4.4

Reba Parker

Sociology - College of Charleston

4.4
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
60%
Would Retake
83
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4.4
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.3
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60%

Would Retake

83

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I'd say that Reba is literally the best professor at the college

FYE135 - 5.0 rating

I saw the great reviews & assumed shed be amazing

SOCY106 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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43%

Textbook Required

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Mar 2, 2004

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SOCIOLOGY
May 7, 2004

GREAT TEACHER! if you take her at north campus you will go on lots of field trips. She is super nice and funny. She often says "Whoa baby!" Lol TAKE HER you will learn lots and get a good grade easily!

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SCO102
Sep 1, 2004

I love here! She always wants to hear what you have to say and she is so outgoing! great teacher!

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SOCY101
Oct 9, 2004

GOTTA LOVE HER! She loves what she does and it shows...it makes the class fun and interesting. Lots of movies, some field trips, fun activites and she gives a review sheet of everything thats on the tests! Take her! You won't regeret it :)

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SOCY102
Oct 13, 2004

fun teacher. talks to much about family. very open, very nice.

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SOC101
Nov 3, 2004

Great teacher! Very friendly, has lots of class discussion. took a couple field trips and watched videos. Tests aren't too tough and she gives review sheets. TAKE HER!

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SOCY102
Nov 5, 2004

I LOVED HER!! She made the class so interesting that I have decided to either minor or double major in sociology. I am eager to take more classes with her. The class is a good eye opener as well. I would even look forward to going to class and that says a lot i think. TAKE HER!!!!

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SOCY103
Nov 14, 2004

Goes off on tangents everyday. A little ditsy, but class is open for discussion so this makes it interesting. 2 Big group projects, but nothing too hard. I am now taking more socialogy classes after her.

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SOCY102
Nov 28, 2004

awesome

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103
Dec 1, 2004

interesing class. take it as an express course! you will watch interesting films and have a group project. tests are fairly easy if you study. definitely a B class, work hard for an A

3.0
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SOC101
Dec 1, 2004

Worst teacher I've had since starting college. She's so disorganized it's sorry. She's ditsy to the point of distraction. She seems alright as an individual, but she's being paid to teach and needs to do a better job of it.

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SOCY101102
Dec 6, 2004

Awesome person, pretty good teacher, can go off on tangents but makes class fun, I had her for express 101 and 102, definitly recommend her!

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SOCIOLOGY102
Dec 7, 2004

Great teacher with good approach.

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SOCY102
Dec 9, 2004

Wow...how liberal can a teacher be? Want to find out? Take Reba Parker. A class should be taught keeping all opinions in mind. This class was very one-sided. Not a hard teacher which is always good but it was horrible having to listen to someones opinion ALL the time.

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SOC102
Mar 31, 2005

Her class is super easy. She provides study guides for tests. Study the Study Guide and you are guaranteed at least a "B".

5.0
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SOCY101102
Apr 13, 2005

makes it very interesting, test are a little unclear , but if you do the study guide you will be fine, makes a 3 hour express class seem 50 minutes, you watch a lot of movies, and go on some field trips, no attendance policy and gives extra credit chances.

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SOCIOLOGY101
May 14, 2005

shes really a sweet prof. She's very helpful and for the most part very straightforward, and it seems easy however, the test are a little tricky! She's very lineant(sp) on grading and there is a 3 days attendance policy ! take her very nice!

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SOC102
May 26, 2005

One of the most patient people I have ever encountered. She entertains all questions and comments no matter how pointless, and does so with grace. The class is interesting and requires little effort as long as you go to class and pay attention to the study guides.

5.0
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SOC103
Jan 9, 2006

Great lady, great teacher. Interesting material and not a boring speaker! Express class was great, didn't drag much at all. Whoo baby!

5.0
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INTROTOSOCIO
Apr 18, 2006

great lady who really does care. she will do whats needed to answer any of your questions. not a very hard class but still interesting (remember its an intro class though). background in religion and is very open to everything. class is easy but you might still wanna go. test are kind of tricky at times. i strongly recommend taking her.

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INTRO
May 30, 2006

She was a great professor. Her teaching was straightforward and directly from the book. Tests can be a little tricky. Projects are pretty easy. I enjoyed her class. I didn't put a tremendous amount of effort into but I made an A. Sign up!

4.0
3.0
SOCIALPSY321
Aug 6, 2006

she is nice

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3.0
SOCY101
Oct 9, 2006

The College of Charleston should be proud to have a teacher like her. I would never hesitate to tell the world what a wonderful, helpful, and caring teacher she truly is. Her class is entertaining! She honestly cares about her students recieving a quality education. Definitely my best college professor in 3 years.

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SOCIO102
Dec 20, 2006

What a wonderful, caring, intelligent person. She teachers her students about the REAL sociological issues that matter in the world today, while giving other viewpoints and solutions on the topics. I really feel that I am a better member of society because of her. If you can take her classes, do it!

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SOC102
Mar 8, 2007

She is supper nice, and the class is pretty easy, but there is a huge project that requires a lot of out of class time. Other then that she is awesome, and sweet. also 4 hours of goodwill work are required. Take her!

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INTRO101
Nov 28, 2007

She is an incredible teacher. From the first day you are excited to be in her class because she is so passionate about Sociology. She is by far the best teacher I have had at the college. Very helpful and cares about you!

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SOCY101
Nov 29, 2007

sweetest lady, loved the class. extrememly helpful. not boring in the least. anyone will love and do well in her class.. whoa baby!

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SOCY101
Dec 21, 2007

Awesome lady! Very passionate about Sociology! Lots of videos in class, pop quizzes (must read text to do well), & web assignments for homework. We had a large group semester project and a group test! Encourages students to participate in community activities outside of class! LOVE HER, LOVE HER CLASS! TAKE IT!

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SOCY101
Apr 21, 2008

Reba is amazing! this class will get you involved in the community and teach you a lot about how we can improve the places around us. theres a lot of out of class work, so if you have a busy schedule, maybe put this class off, but definately take it, some easy web assignments, quizzes, easy tests, and fun projects, take her, no one else

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SOCY101
Apr 23, 2008

Her passion for the subject rubs off on you.This is a class I actually looked forward to going to.Some of the assignments are busy work and she's a little scatter brained but SUCH a great,nice lady

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SOCIO101
Nov 18, 2008

best professor i've ever had in college. i've taken two of her classes and i'm taking a third next semester. very helpful and really loves her job. TAKE HER!

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SOCY102
Dec 5, 2008

Awesome lady! I never took 101 but 102 was such an great class. At the beginning of the year I was kind of irked with her because until Sept. 20th was over, ALL she did (not exaggerating) was talk about Peace One Day. Definitely need all 3 books for this class, study for tests but quizzes are ridiculously easy as is the final project.

5.0
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SOCY102
Dec 22, 2008

Very interesting class! I didnt take 101 but 102 was pretty easy. You need all the text books to study for the tests and quizzes! She is pretty chill.

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SOC109
Nov 15, 2009

Amazing! So nice and wonderful and helpful. Loves her job and is just a happy and fun person. Teaches material well. Lots of group work and hands on activity and discussions!

3.0
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SOCY101
Dec 8, 2009

She is the nicest person alive. Very intelligent and passionate. However, she is really unorganized so it can be frustrating to a type A student to take her class. Group project. Textbook and reader needed.

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SOC105
Dec 22, 2009

Take Reba's sociology of peace class. She is the nicest professor I've ever had in college and is a great person.

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SOCY101
Sep 30, 2010

Reba is amazing!! i had limited interest in sociology before joining her class and now its something that i think i want to major in!! Shes extremely passionate and her class is always interesting and not overally hard! i really enjoyed going to her classes and well.. theres not enough professors out there like reba...

5.0
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SOCY12
Oct 20, 2010

Reba was awesome! She made me look at society in a new way. She is passionate about what she teaches and the class was fascinating. I highly recommend her!

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SOCY101
Dec 5, 2010

Truly interested in what she teaches, and it comes out in her lecture. Combined a lot of visual elements, such as videos, movies, pictures, etc, that made the class interesting. We used the OAKS system, with quizzes that drew heavily (but directly) from the textbook.

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SOC101
Dec 6, 2010

Great teacher. Super easy. I almost never come to class and still have an A because everything is due online. When in class, we watch movies and do fun group projects. I strongly sugguest taking this class :))))

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SOCY101
Dec 16, 2010

Reba is awesome. The class was fun and definitely easy. I would recommend anyone to take her if given the chance.

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SOC101
Jan 10, 2011

I went into Sociology open minded and quite willing to learn something new. Instead, I found myself being solicited for stereotypical questions such as "And how did that make you feel?" Reba Parker is a very nice lady and her intentions are well aimed, but with that said, she fails at teaching you anything new at all. Take the class for the A.

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SOC101
Sep 3, 2011

amazing amazing amazing. thats all i can say. Definitely a class i will remember forever, and information i will use everyday.

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SOC101
Sep 3, 2011

amazing amazing amazing. thats all i can say. Definitely a class i will remember forever, and information i will use everyday. :)

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SOC101
Sep 7, 2011

i would take her for every class if i could. fun, energetic, passionate about sociology. everything is due online. class is totally class discussion, videos, groupwork...it's all super interesting. take her for every class you can!!! easy A, but you still learn so much!

5.0
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SOCY109
Oct 9, 2011

Best teacher I've ever had.

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SOCY103
Dec 13, 2011

She is the nicest woman and wants her students to be interested and involved in not just the class but also the real world. The class is easy and a pleasure to sit through. A lot of room for class partcipation. Quizzes/tests are easy, online and open note. Questions are literally straight from the chapter vocab. It's a great intro into socy!

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SOCY101
Feb 21, 2012

I had Reba for 101 with little interest in sociology and ended up taking 109 just because of her. She honestly just makes the class amazing. It is easy, and class is def not mandatory but i still always went. That's how great she makes it.

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SOCI109
Nov 16, 2012

Soci of Peace - Reba is great and her class forces you to ponder the world in a different light. Lots of little assignments; dropbox, discussion boards, quizes weekly, 2 online tests & a big project but all designed to make you think & are interesting. Be aware need a 95% to get an A. Totally doable just don't miss any of the little assignments

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SOCY109
Mar 21, 2013

The very best teacher I've had in 3 1/2 years! Intelligent, Funny, Passionate, Very Caring! Works hard in the community and hard in the classroom. Not an easy A...but if you put in the work, she grades fair.

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SOC109
Apr 7, 2013

The best teacher I've ever had!!! She is awesome. So intelligent when it comes to society and life in general. Helpful and explains assignments well. nice nice nice.

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SOC109
Oct 23, 2013

Easy A. Reba is chill and passionate about peace. Class full of granola hippie chicks that wanna save the world

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SOCY101
Dec 12, 2013

Take her! She's an easy A. I wish all profs were like her. Class isn't mandatory, but I hated missing it because it was so chill. You have quizzes and discussion boards online each week, and then one or two group assignments. Not as bad as it sounds. She's super laid-back. Take her!!

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SOCY101
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2014

Reba is a solid teacher who can drop some heavy knowledge when it comes time to. In class material is not what you're tested on though, weekly online quizzes based solely on reading. Take the class if you want to meet a real teacher who speaks real wisdom.

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SOCY101
Grade: A
May 2, 2014

Not only is Reba's SOCY 101 class an easy A, it's also interesting. I enjoyed coming to her class everyday and hearing what she had to say. Aside from simple weekly, open book quizzes on OAKS and weekly Discussion Boards there isn't much that has to be done for this class. I definitely recommend taking Reba for any Sociology classes.

5.0
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10758
Nov 16, 2014

Reba is extremely passionate about what she teaches. She is clear and involved in her lectures. She is fair and wants to help her students do well.

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SOCI
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2015

You have 2 tests that are online open everything. Reba is probably the nicest and most down to earth person you'll ever meet. BY FAR, the most amazing professor I've ever had. TAKE HER!!! You won't regret it. Also, she never takes attendance.

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SOCI109
May 1, 2015

I took Reba's Sociology of Peace FYE, and while the class was easy and she is very nice, I cannot say that I enjoy sociology. It was really hard for me to actually go to this class as much as I should have because I was so not into it. She is very passionate and very sweet, but don't take it if you're not interested.

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FYSE235
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2015

REBA IS AWESOME. Such an amazing class. TAKE HER. Only A my first semester of college... LOL

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SOCIALPSY321
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2015

As long as you do what is expected in the course you will do well. She is an Awesome professor; who I Highly recommend. I was able to maintain an A average in her class the whole semester!

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FYSS101
Mar 18, 2016

Ms. Reba is amazing too bad this is her last semester at Cofc. I took her Sociology of Peace and Restorative Justice classes and they were both unbelievable! Reba is so inspirational and she is there for you academically and emotionally.

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FYE135
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2016

I'd say that Reba is literally the best professor at the college. Not only is her class as easy as it possibly could be, but she's the sweetest, most genuine woman. She's so funny and inspirational. You have to be extremely stupid to not get an A. Definitely take her class if you can!

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SOCI109
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2016

Reba Parker is an amazing teacher. She is so down to earth and so spunky in her lectures that makes her a 'must take' professor. Her assignments are fun and keep you invested in the class without ever getting bored. She is so thoughtful towards her students and really wants to see peace in the world! Love this woman.

5.0
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SOCY109
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2016
Would take again

I took Reba's Sociology of Peace class. Reba Parker is such an amazing professor and all around amazing person. She is one of the most inspirational people I've ever met in my life. She's one of those people who make everyone in the room feel great about themselves. I adore her and wish she could've stayed so I could've taken more of her classes

5.0
2.0
SOCY109
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

I took peace online and I enjoyed it. You MUST purchase the TopHat code and get the other book she lists. Average amount of work, but if you stay on track, it's easy. She is so nice and helpful. Only thing that isn't the best is that there is a group project, but again, not too hard. Would definitely take again.

Respected
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SOCY109
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Reba really cares about her students and works with you if you have any issues. I love her as a professor, she's awesome and I would definitely take her again.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
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SOCI109
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

I took her online class and it's an easy A if you put in the effort. She uses a system called TopHat and its an online textbook that makes you answer questions. I took the express course so it was a lot of reading in a short period of time, but it was really easy, just busy work. The final was pretty representative of readings.

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Group projects
Clear grading criteria
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SOC109
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2019
Would take again

I had her for my online class and I could not speak more highly of her. One of the most caring professors I have had. Only wish is that she taught face to face classes. There is a good bit of work, but its not hard if you keep up with it.

Get ready to read
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3.0
SOCY106
Feb 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Maybe it is just because I had her online, but I disliked this class. She has unreasonable expectations for time. Be prepared for 3 hours worth of videos, hour-long meetings, and lots of readings every week. She will also assume the millions of documentaries are "life-changing" and will make you explain why they are for you, even if they weren't.

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SOCY106
Feb 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She seems nice, but boy the amount of busywork is mind-numbing. The entire course is visiting a million organizations' websites and writing about them... And LOTS of long documentaries (She must think we have more time than we do.). An A is definitely obtainable, but I'd avoid the class if you can. I was really expecting more from this class.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
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4.0
SOC103
Grade: A-
Feb 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I thought this would be an easy class but nope I was very wrong. You have to watch tons of hour-long documentaries and videos every week. You are also reading a ton of biased opinion articles, which is very disappointing. She tries to inspire you but most of the time its just pushing her own political and social agenda.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Group projects
1.0
4.0
SOCY106
Grade: B
Mar 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I saw the great reviews & assumed shed be amazing. False. She made the entire class about her, her accomplishments, & her agenda. The midterm had 15 points worth of questions about HER. Including where shes lived.. Not sure why where shes lived related to the class. Or why I should lose points because I didnt know shes never lived in New York.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
3.0
4.0
SOCY106
Mar 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

i took this class online & i only took it bc i needed more hours for my schedule. its pretty easy but theres a ton of work involved in it. she also makes everyone watch long TED talks & have biweekly ZOOM team meetings. i dont care about sociology so maybe thats why im not a fan of the class. she has a great personality & is very understanding

Get ready to read
Group projects
Lots of homework
5.0
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SOCY106
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

This is the best class I've ever taken in my life. The workload is light, all we do is one chapter a week and then an additional assignment that alternates each week. She's really understanding and her textbook is great. The subject itself is also super interesting and it's the only class on peace studies.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
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SOC370
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2021
Would take again

Very sweet professor that obviously cares about students and is passionate about her classes. Main downfall is lack of feedback. Got several questionable grades throughout the semester with no reasoning for them. Lots of work, every week there was an online textbook & physical textbook we had to work out of (easily 3+ hours every week just this)

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
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SOCY106
Oct 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Parker is an amazing woman. But, this 106 level class had huge amounts of homework and readings that you could barely finish in a weeks time with large papers with topics that you can't understand without a lot of extra readings. If sociology is your major this class is great, but do not take it if you need to finish your gen eds. Won't reccomd

Lots of homework
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SOCY106
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Professor Parker is a friendly woman, and she was always helpful when I had questions for her. The class subject is interesting, but the amount of busy work is exhausting. You have to search countless websites for information for homework assignments, and the tests are about the information from the websites. Easy A if you put in the work.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
2.0
103
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2022
Would take again

Almost feels like you don't have a professor in her class. You have to pay for Top Hat and buy a book. Top Hat assignments are 1-2 chapters due every Sunday night and you get quizzed on the other book about every 2 weeks. There's group zooms every 2 weeks where you discuss an assignment yall did but thats it. Easy class.

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1.0
1.0
SOCY106
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2022

SO MUCH ANNOYING BUSY WORK, i took soc106 for easy credit to graduate and i'd rather sit outside watch the grass grow than ever have to deal with her class again. extremely conceited too, has multiple questions on her exams about herself. who cares what state she did or didn't use to live in? she expects you to spend 10+ hours a week on hw alone.

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Lots of homework
4.0
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SOCY106
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

I highly recommend taking her Sociology of Peace class. You will learn such valuable things that will help you throughout your lifeWe had to pay for top hat which was a little pricey. Our work was fairly simple a top hat chapter a week with an occasional zoom meeting with group members to discuss some homework. She is such a sweet lady loved her!!

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Lots of homework
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3.0
SOCY106
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

Prof Parker is passionate about peace, which makes her class enjoyable. You do have to watch all the videos and read them in detail in order to do well on the exams, which can be a lot. It is a great online class, doesn't require too much work, and is pretty interesting.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
4.0
5.0
SOCY106
Mar 25, 2024

This is not an easy class. If you're a Senior and just trying to pick an easy elective DO NOT PICK THIS ONE. I spend like 7 hours a week on this class (usually I am speedy and can do asynch courses in 30 minutes max). It's interesting and the professor seems nice, but please recognize that this is a huge time comittment.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A
May 2, 2024
Would take again

I loved this class, Professor Parker is kind, understanding, and passionate about sociology. I took this online and as long as you keep up with your work and attend the zoom meetings throughout the semester you will do well.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

43%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (5)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 5
A-: 4
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (14)
Lots of homework (10)
Inspirational (6)
Group projects (6)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Caring (3)
Respected (2)
Amazing lectures (1)
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