awesome teacher, will work with you, dont read book just notes off the net=A

His lectures are mad BORING!!

test are easy if you read the book and go to class. do extra credit it helps alot. pretty nice guy but kinda boring

This class was very easy. test were fair. but he's kind of boring at times

easy class very easy a kind of boring at times but will work with students when they need it

If you care about social issues at all you should find this guy's class interesting. I don't know why the others are complaining. His class is really easy if you are willing to listen to the ideas he presents. Don't sit in the back.

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Required 5+ page paper. Fairly easy multiple choice tests. Got a B when I was expecting an A! (Got a C on the stupid paper!)

Interesting lectures

Very smart man, but he does just seem to keep on talking endlessly, tests are very easy, just always look for the most liberal answer. I think he may be socialists, but still cool.

pay attention in class. Take notes and make A. Test ridiculously easy.

He's a good teacher and gives easy test. The key to a A or B is GO TO ALL THE LECTURES. It's as simple as that. Read the chapters twice for undrstanding and study the notes. You can study his notes two days before the test and recieve really good grade.

Good man...class can be a little slow at time, but what class isn't? I recommend him to anyone, he's a very smart man!

Wonderful course, wonderful man. Very insightful.

Very insightful and interesting to listen to. Can be a little monotone and repetive. Learning concepts is very important in this class.

Even though everyone seems to have something negative to say about Mr. Rutledge, I think that he is a very good teacher because he is very clear in his lectures. If you simply pay attention and don't goof off there is no way you should get below a B!

I think this teacher is pretty good, he explains material throughly...my problem is the class is very repetitive and can get boring. I dont like that semester paper is given back on day of final.

Excellent teacher! Very interesting lectures! If you take the time to go to class, read his online notes, and read the book, then you will absolutely have no problem with this class.

lecture class that is 50 minutes of lecture. no attendence, class can be boring. read book, but test come straight from notes from class. tests are easy

he explains everything thoroughly and will go over it again if you ask. all you have to do is pay attention and read some. if you think he is boring then you should participate more in class.

I liked him alot. But I am liberal. Suppose I'd be pissed too if I were conservative. Class is like listening for NPR for an hour a day. You can learn alot but that's probably why greeks hate him! If you don't like him it probably because you're stupid!

Extremely liberal, opinionated & that is what he bases his lectures on. Doesn't give a balanced view of topics; if you're conservative, even a little, you'll probably get pissed listening to his lectures. But interesting. Go to class and you'll do fine.

EVERYONE ELSE IS CRAZY! PHIL FOR PRESIDENT! SUCH AN EASY AND STIMULATING CLASS!

Class can be repeatitive. Print out the notes online and follow them as a guideline for class and you will not even have to attend. Teacher is smart but does tend to get boring!

Class is boring but the topic of the class is boring. Very easy class though, just come to class and do what he says and you should have an A. For the required group presentation, make sure you include videos because he likes that, don't just read off papers. Don't be afraid to speak up either.

this is one of my best classes this semester, very easy tests if you go to class, do not even have to read the book, people who don't like him are probably stupid

very good teacher

good class

He is very good. He clarifies himself many times. His class does tend to get a little boring, but if you go and pay attention and read you will do very well on the tests. Plus, the final is not a cumulative exam, its just the recent chapters you've done in class.

Great teacher, but there is no need to go to class. You can make an A without ever being there.

tests are easy, journals are hard.Easy to make an a B, but you have to try for an A. Nice guy, but if you hate liberals don't take him.

My only complaint about this class is that it's too easy. The lectures are very interesting. So are the movies. Rutledge is a nice guy and his extremely insightful. If you want an easy A or if you are a Republican, Rutledge's class will be perfect for you.

At times he lectures non-stop. He was responsive to me when I asked him to let us input more frequently. It is an easy class if you do all the reading and actually attend. Most of test questions are addressed in lecture. I liked him.

He is a pretty good teacher. Lectures are important to attend. Tests come mostly from lecture. I touched the book maybe two times all semester and good a B. Not too hard but can be boring a lot. I got a lot of good naps in that class.

Phil is a decent professor, lecture can occasionally boring. No assignments for this course. Lecture attendance important, test straight from notes. I never opened my book, got a B for final grade.

This professor is decent. The tests are easy if you come to class b/c the questions are directly from the notes. He does a good job with emphasizing things so you know what is important and what is not.

Very knowledgable, doesn't need notes professors are SUPPOSED to take the 50 min, it's the class period. Interesting, LIBERAL (u dont need to be republican at all to pass better to be democrat), papers aren't hard, i didn't buy the book and got As, internet notes, doesnt like interruption

Great teacher, but he's sometimes a little boring. Go to class and you'll pass the tests, especially since he drops the lowest test score. Be sure to do the extra credit offering too... it meant the difference between an A and a B for me.

hey is a very boring teacher that wears this stupid microphone! you will do well in the class if you take notes and study. you don't really need the book, but its more interesting than the lectures. he's ok, not the best but i like him

interesting class, his little microphone is kinda wierd but i enjoyed the lectures for the most part. never had a problem with his tests as long as i did a little studying. good overall

This teacher is one the best that I know this semester. He might only be boring to you, if you are lazy and stupid to let him know your problems.

He is good, set in his ways, but good. know's his material--a little to well.

Most insightful professor I've ever had. Gives an alternative perspective on society in general.

I might have gone to this class 8 times the whole semester and still pulled off a C. Tests are fairly easy if you memorize the study guide and look for the most liberal answer.

Very smart professor. Lectures are somewhat boring, but important to attend. He talks non-stop in a monotonous tone but listen carefully. Microphone so you can hear him even if you're in the back. Just go to the lectures and study your notes for an easy A

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Very smart and insightful teacher. His class is my favorite one this semester. If you dont like him, you must be an ignorant, close-minded religious fool.

I love Rutledge- he is my absolute favorite professor at UNCC! He's really knowledgeable about the subject matter and his lectures are interesting. He is also very friendly and helpful with whatever you need. You don't have to go to class a lot to do well. Few papers, no homework, but you'll still learn a lot. Take any class that he teaches!

He is a great teacher. He lets you know exactly what is important and I loved this class. One of the best professors I have had at UNCC.

I love Rutledge. It's my second time having him as a professor and he's very clear in his lectures. It's like he speaks in essay form all of the time. I don't see why people don't like taking his classes--he doesn't ask much. If you simply go to class and listen, you will pass with flying colors. I really like this professor.

Talks wiht a stupid microphone thing... really boring a lot of time but the actual material is awesome if you take the time to thinka bout it. Final isn't cumuplative....no attendance...overall not too bad

gets the info across, very obsessed with the 60's but picks iteresting info.

Way too liberal. In fact, the class is more of a Bush Bash than a lecture on pop culture. His narrow-mindedness was frustrating and a distraction in class...however, this whole flaming liberal thing put my mind to ease once i saw his "pretty toenails." yuck.

One of the best teachers at UNC-Charlotte

Lecture based class. he goes off on tangents a lot. Go to class , listen, take notes, and everything should be fine. Make sure you study before the tests. His tests are not based off what the book says i never opened my book once. his tests are based on his lectures. He offers an extra credit paper which will boost up your grade a full letter grade

I loved Rutledge!-- He is incredibly intelligent and knowledgable-- you have to ATTEND all his classes to get the most out of them (most people in my class did not ever attend) if you listen to lecture you will get an A. I found him understanding when I asked for an extention on my paper. I learned more in his class than any other I've taken.

I love Mr. Rutlege! He is an awsome supremely knowlegeable prof. I can't believe he got any bad ratings--- probably from people who do not attend all of his classes-- if you attend and pay attention to the concepts you will get an A. Mr Rutlege is also very accomodating and friendly.. He is truely passionate about the subject he teaches.

Class is boring but he is a good teacher and he is sometimes funny. Some things are interesting but not many. take notes and you'll pass the tests

Rutledge was a great teacher. He knows his stuff. Yes, you have to take notes and pay attention, but this is college people.

In order to do well in this class, you must take class note as much as possible and you will be going well in the test. Most of the exam question come from his lecture. Sometime he makes it even easier for student to obtain class note by going to his website. This class is not hard , but you really need to pay attention and it can be tedious

THIS IS THE BEST TEACHER IN ALL OF UNCC... very smart, very intelligent, acute, deep, and insightful analysis and observation of pop culture... very interesting lectures for those who have a brain...

He doesn't check attendance, but if u want to make a good grade u need to go to every class. His test questions come mostly from the class notes (u don't even need the book), so if u don't go to class u won't do well on the tests. It's an OK class, it's just BORING! I have a high B right now...it's possible to make an A.

He lectures from the entire class non-stop. It is helpful if you print off his powerpoints before hand and take notes as he goes along in class. He goes through notes very quickly. I would recommend that you come to class everyday otherwise you miss out on his examples that ARE on the test. Very knowledgable professor & gives an extra credit essay.

He is very knowledgable about this subject, primarily because he is/was a "hippy". His tests are hard, but if you print off his powerpoints and study guides you should be fine. There is a group project in this class that he assigns for you, but it is easy. He tells you about his hippy days which is interesting, but he is quite intimidating at times

I had Rutledge for AMST 1960s and I thought he was a very knowledgeable person! Yes, the class is long and yes he does talk a lot, but the information is usually interesting. I personally love the 60s in general so maybe that's why I liked it. I don't think I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to learn something about that era.

The 1960s was a crazy era. This man makes it incredibly boring. He puts a liberal bias spin on the class, and half the time rants about Bush and not the 60s. Lots of movies, he grades very harshly, and does not make it interesting AT ALL. He rambles and repeats himself. He's not a BAD teacher, but by far not a GOOD teacher. I don't recommend him.

He can be a little boring, sometimes. However, the material is very interesting. You will learn a great deal about the 60s and especially Vietnam, if you take an interest. If you are a slacker looking for an easy grade, look elsewhere. You have to work in this class.

Learned so much from taking this class. The book tells the real history of the us, and not the stuff we were told in high school. All his lectures are basically summarized in his powerpoints, so as long as you look those over you will be fine. He definitely knows his stuff. I highly recommend.

i had him for popular culture. I thought the class was going to be live and fun. He talked about a lot of old stuff that i couldnt relate to but he made the class very interesting! He is very smart and knows what he is talking about. Make sure to attend class and read the power point notes and read the book!! this is an easy B or C class!

Good teacher. Class can be somewhat boring. Study his slides to do well on tests. I am an accounting major so definitely not my cup of tea. I thought this would be more about current Popular culture; however about what forms Popular Culture. 3 Tests, Final is not Cumulative. One paper on Pop Culture. Extra Credit Option Available.

He covers quite a lot of material and goes very slow in the beginning but towards the end goes extremely fast with the course work. My suggestion is to stay one step ahead of him and read the chapters that he's assigned. The book is very insightful and I read from it very consistently. So long as you put in the effort you should pull out a B!

He is only boring if you are an idiot. Truly, this professor is brilliant and presents some of the most data and fact based arguments and philosophies there is. People call him liberal, but he is not. He just unveils the BS and brainwashing that every subscribes to. Really interesting, makes my head spin and gets me thinking. He is life changing.

He is a genious. Some of the other poor ratings are from slackers who like lax professors and mundance content. This guy will challenge you and you will be a better person once you are done with this class. An easy A ONLY IF you attend class everyday and do well on the only paper. Take it!

Rutledge speaks in a monotone voice and can be very boring, but he opens your eyes to a lot of things that you normally would not have thought about. You have to come to class because he takes attendance, but the notes are online so you dont have to take notes.

He is indeed very smart and he has a good class. You just have to actually show up because its hard to correlate between what he puts online and what he actually wants you to know.

Although he may seem boring at times, his insight to the subject at hand is brilliant and he definently knows his stuff. Easy tests, no hw, no mandatory attendance. He was an awesome prof, who taught well to those who actually cared about the subject. I changed my major to sociology because of him. Take his class, especially if you like sociology.

Those who are complaining must not be interested in Sociology. I've taken three classes with him- Wester Cult, Intro to Soc, and Pop Cult. He is VERY interesting and has a great sense of humor. If you don't like sitting in a big room and listening to someone talks for an hour and a half, then don't go to college. And definitely don't take his class

oh gosh, this class was so incredibly boring. heavy use on the book. but he was nice enough, and he made himself available. gave extra credit, and papers weren't too bad. if you read the book you should be fine

Had him for Intro and Pop Culture. I like his style but if you're more hands-on and need a special kind of teaching method, be wary. He simply lectures with little to no class feedback, but the subject truly is interesting. Tests come from PowerPoints and book. If you do badly on a test, ask for the essay version! I recommend attending every class.

He is a good professor but his exams are a very difficult. Study hard. His lectures are interesting and he is a very smart man. I enjoyed his class and ended up getting in A in it. He lectures a lot, If you don't like listening to lectures, then this class and college isn't for you.

His exams can be hard. I ended up getting a B. Attendance and textbook not mandatory at all. He posts all lectures online. Class can be boring but he is VERY nice and helpful. He will allow students to retake exams in the week after he gives the papers back and if you missed the exam, he will give you a take home.

Pretty easy teacher, very dry lectures. You can tell hes really interested in the topic but all he does is talk from the first minute to the last. Tests are easy if you study the powerpoints which are online, attendance isnt mandatory. Extra credit paper mid semester. Dont buy the book, you dont need it.

Very good professor. He knows what he is talking about and is a very insightful man. One of the best teachers on campus. I highly recommend taking any of his classes offered.

This professor is awesome. He can be long winded and he tends to go on tangents a bit but i found them interesting. If you have an issue or need clarification he will always take time to help you out. His class is farely easy and his attendance policy is lenient. I didn't use the book and did pretty well.

A wonderful professor who is extremely insightful and passionate. Plus he doesn't give you stupid busy work. I can't wait to have him again.

He is a very nice and passionate professor; however, his class is all lecture so it can be very boring. His tests are ok! He grades you on group work, as well as on moodle discussions, attendance, and tests. HINT: Attendance is always at the end of class so you can always get there late and still get the full points for it ;)

Notice how all of the bad reviewers don't mention the grade they got. He's an okay guy, boring lectures. This class is very basic, and he makes it really easy. Go to class and study his power points. No real reason to get less than an A in here.

I took this guy back in 2011. It's true, he doesn't make it too exciting, and can do political rambles (I don't mind it, since he sounds like a newcomer to the Libertarian Party, haha!) But he's easy to talk to if you know what to ask. He gave me 10 extra points on my lowest exam (made it a B) because I talked so often after classes! :D

Be forewarned that he is very opinionated and many students disagree with him. Yet, if you come to class and listen to the lectures you will pass with an "A" or "B". I see no reason why anyone would get a lower grade. Another warning, his class is pure lecture, not much class interaction. Also, there are three group projects and a group essay.

Tests are simple if you use the study guide. Lectures the entire class without much interaction. Requires several group projects. Easy A or B. Marks off points for not attending.

Rutledge's class wasn't bad at all and touched on interesting concepts but you really do need to review your material and attend most classes (he takes off points for incessant absences) if you want an A. You definitely need to ensure you secure a reliable group too. Otherwise, this course will be a thorn in your bum.

I absolutely friggin' love Rutledge. First of all, he does go off on tangents... But they are so random and engaging that you'll be laughing or finding yourself wanting to contribute. He talks a lot and his slides have LOTS OF WORDS. I recommend a laptop. Handwritten notes will eff you up. Group projects, ofc. I love the man. He's funny and cares.

Exceptional Professor, better teacher. He explains a four slide PowerPoint through one hour. He goes through and explains until you get it. Still don't? Go see him. He actually cares whether you learn or not. One tip: He is a sociology major. He explains history with behavior so be there for lectures. They matter more than the book.

Very easy. Posts all the powerpoints online, and creates study guides. You could get an A without going to class once. Attendance is taken by a group of students deemed the TA team, and as long as you're tight with your 'TA' or your group members will cover for you, you're good. Don't buy the book.

Lectures were great, very clear and engaging speaker, really knows what he's talking about. Lots of group projects though, which is never fun (lets you pick your own groups, but what's the point if you're a freshman and don't know anyone yet?). Text was on the pricier side as well (all though text is used, definitely get a copy).

This professor really knows what he is talking about!

Attendance is a must. All the material on the test is covered in class and he posts all the power points online. There are 3 tests, a group paper, and the final which is made up of a essay (the essay question is in the syllabus) and 50 multiple choice questions. The book is a must. Overall, fairly easy class. Great Professor with great hair.

I'm not sure why he has such bad ratings, because hes a nice professor and the tests are easy. His lectures can be kind of boring if sociology isn't your thing. The TA is useless though he doesn't grade by the rubric.

His lectures are boring, however, if you pay attention during them, and at least skim the assigned reading, you will get an A or a B. Nobody shows up to the class because attendance is not mandatory, but I recommend going. There is one paper for the semester, I got an 88 on it, and it wasn't too difficult.

I took an online class and he posted everything at the beginning of the semester so you could work ahead. He posts PowerPoints that are extremely long and text heavy. But if you read those and do the assigned readings, it is a fairly easy A.

He knew what he was talking about and was really passionate about sociology. There are only4 main grades, which are test, so you have to do good on the test to pass the class. He does offer a lot of extra credit to bring up your grade. It's just your responsibility to do it.Very easy class, if you study and take the time to do the canvas discussion