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“Fraser is an organized professor with a sense of humor”
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Reviews (87)
fantastic professor! loved his class, very fair and let's you know exactly what he expects. He uses his real life experiences to make the class material easier to understand and remember. Ohh and he loves girl scout cookies.
FRASER IS TOO COOL- HES SMART FUNNY AND YOULL END UP LEARNING SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED AND ITS USEFUL- REALLY. AS FOR HIS TESTS THERES ONLY 2 A MIDTERM AND FINAL- 100 MULTIPLE CHOICE- SORT OF CHALLANGING- BUT IF U TAKE NOTES AND READ ULL BE FINE. OH THERE IS ONE RESEARCH PAPER THATLL BORE THE SH** OUT OF YOU BUT IF U DO ITS AN A TOO.
He's the most funniest bald headed guy i've ever met. Theres so many Hot chicks in his class, its no wonder every one likes him. If his way of teaching was based on beauty, then he'd be like Tyra Bank of teaching.
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really fun class, relative to actual life experiences. he gives you outlines for what will be on the midterm and final. literal questions from the midterm and final
Great class, he was nice,and very clear. Study guides are really helpful, and are just like the test.
Great and fun class.
Very good guy, very smart, and pretty easy. Clear on what he wants out of the midterm and final. Had a long paper to write but it was relativly easy. Offers lots of extra credit. This was an easy "A".
Yes…Thank god for professors like Dr. Fraser. He was easy to talk to. An extremely fair grader and he cancelled the presentations. I owe this man half of my retirement. I wish all classes were this spontaneous. I would recommend him to anyone in the future. One midterm, one final, one major paper and he provided study guides. Can the taste of life
The subjects tought were very intesting. He only has two tests in which he gives the study guide of the same exact questions that will be on the test. Only one essay as well, which is due on the last day of class. It is an 8-10 page paper and I did it the day before and got an A. He is a pretty easy grader. It's a good class. He's a good teacher.
Good class, covers a lot of information, however, if you just skim or survey the chap's before class you can keep up with the lectures otherwise you will always feel left behind. Very fair grader. Will provide excellent if not exact test questions prior to giving the exams, for the midterm & final. You should absolutely study these, then no prob.
Not recommended! He wants a 10 pages paper with minimum of 10 references. 50% of test comes from lectures and he doesn't explain material well. He speaks to fast. He expects a lot from students. He is the worse instructor I had so far @ CSULA! If you have him in your schedule....good luck and prepare to have a lot stress!
he's a good professor. he know his stuff and he's not a hard grader. just read the book and go to class. the paper may seem hard...but he will layout the steps how to do a good paper. don't let the paper scare...you..and you may feel intimidated in the begining of the class...but is not that bad..
professor fraser is good teacher. he talks a lot and gives alot of lecture notes. he is nice and friendly and will help you if you ask for help.
Great professor. He lectures a lot and give out alot of notes. Thus be prepare to write A LOT. You can also bring a laptop to class so that you can take the notes quicker. He does give the EXACT questions for the midterm and the final before you take them, so what more do you want.
He speaks very fast but he compensates by giving the exact exam questions (study guide) for the 2 tests. The 10-page paper is EASY b/c he tells you precisely what he wants from the cover page to the bibliography. He's funny, intelligent & knows his s***
He's a very good teacher. He stimulates sometimes... steamy debates for students so everybody participate. He gives you the exact question to study for for the midterm and final (you have to read the book thoroughly to be able to answer them though). The term paper is easy. I breezed through the whole 8 pages of the paper in 2 days.
He's very easy and highly recommended........... HE gives you the study guide for both midter/finals..... He's really easy............
Very enjoyable class, only because he's a great teacher and person. The subject was a bit unexciting, unless you're into Piaget and Erikson theories of development. I accidentally took this class but still enjoyed it. Dr. Fraser made this Life-Development class into a lesson for students on how to develop a prosperous life. READ THE BOOK!!!
This professor was extremely useful, always available during his office hours. Very nice, ruggedly handsome, a ton of fun...Oh! he teaches you how to write a paper and considering that most people can't spell at this school..well, if that is you...take his class!!!
Great professor, great class, marriage and family, the guy is a prof and a family therapist. Learned a ton about love, sex and dating and could apply it to my life. .
Man this guy was an ****,the class was pretty easy just a bunch of stupid group projects and half ass student presentations.The tests weren't hard because he gave you the questions to study.One essay at the end of the term. In conclusion the class was pretty easy but the guy is not cool at all. I hate that old geezer
This Professor is awesome! One of my favorite Professors by far. He gives you the study guides for both the midterm & final and the questions are exactly the same. Lots of group projects. I didnt read much and when i got the guides i just looked up the answers. And there's also a paper that's 8 to 10 pages but very easy as well.
Pretty cool professor. He makes it easy enough to pass. Weekly short essays based on lecture, 1 group presentation, midterm and final.
HE really knows his stuff. HE works in the field and you will learn a lot. Study in a group for the test. He even gives you the outline of how he wants the paper. Follow it and you will get a good grade. Took him for the domestic abuse and family violence class.
Sociology is certainly a soft science. Most of the class is group work, which might or might not be enjoyable. Some of the racial stuff in this class might make you uncomfortable--as would the slideshow of STDs. He tries too hard to be cool. He is very knowledgable of socology, so your enjoyment will be tied to your degree of love for the science,
He makes the class very interesting. Really knows his stuff on the material. Most of the work is done in groups. Study guides is the EXACT from test. Plus you can use your study guide on the final. 1 test, 1 research paper (8-10 pgs) and final. Easy A. Highly recommend!!!
Best teacher I've ever had.
Great professor, keeps the class interesting. Let's you out an hour early every time for a four hour class. He gives you the questions for the final and midterm and even let our class take our final as an open book test. There is a 8 page paper due but he makes it not so bad.
His class was very fun. The topics were relevant and he explained clearly. There are times where you work together as a group. He will tell you what you need to study for and there is just one paper. Very easy, and the discussions were funny and fun. I recommend it.
His class was very fun. The topics were relevant and he explained clearly. There are times where you work together as a group. He will tell you what you need to study for and there is just one paper. Very easy, and the discussions were funny and fun. I recommend it.
this professor made all lectures interesting. only a midterm and final. he gives the exact questions that will be on the exams as a study guide. 1 paper that is really easy. takes attendance so u have to attend. great professor makes me want to take more courses with him!
Attendance is mandatory because it is a quarter of your grade. You are constantly working in groups. 1 paper 8-10 pages long but he guides you through it step by step. Midterm and study guide consist of 100 questions and he even grades it with a curve. The study guide is the actual test but you need to find the answers from the book so read plz.
He was a great teacher one of the best at CSULA. Very helpful. His lectures were very detailed and accurate with what was on the exams. One midterm, one paper and one final. Great class loved it!!!!!!
Lectures do not revolve around gender anything, its simply discussion. Forget taking notes. Oh and there's a study guide but its not as helpful as you'd think, example In 1945...(find in the book what happened in that year). And yeah he grades on a curve because everyone had a C-F on the midterm.
He is not helpful at all for the exams. Even though we can bring the study guide/ book/ notes/ power point for the midterm and final. Attendance is not mandatory,but group discussion at the end, and need to turn in the paper with names on. Overall is you gotta study by yourself with the study guide. (exams are super hard) Dont take him.
Do not teach at all, he just follow what is on the PPT (not really helpful) I suggest you to take another professor if you want a good grade.
I enjoyed going to his class. Discussions were interesting. Posts some power points online so there is no need to take notes. He explains the PP which deals with the book. The book is a must since he allows you to use it during the midterm and final which are open book but fairly hard. He curves the class so getting an A is easy. Good professor.
Very easy professor. One midterm (he gives you the questions as study guide, you just have to figure out the answers), final (open book and note and he gives you the questions as study guide) and one 10 page paper that he walks you thru. super easy and you learn alot
Awesome Professor! I got A's on both courses taken with him. His study guides are really helpful and they are exactly the same questions on the test. Some of them are reworded but you'll be fine. This class is easy yeah but if you really pay attention you do learn a lot
Grading was based on four things: Attendance, 10pg paper, midterm and final.However, there are lots of opportunities for extra credit! He gives you the questions of the midterm and final a week before so that you can study them. Easy class to pass.
Dr. Fraser is a great professor. If you pay attention, take good notes, and most of all read, the class is easy and you learn a lot. A midterm and final; he gives you the questions as a study guide, you figure out the answers. A 10 page paper that he walks you through step by step, so if you have never written a paper before he teaches you how.
Good prof, tough paper writing in all his classes but sometimes his wife subs and she is smart and a hot prof so you cant go wrong.it's like a dynamic duo.
Fun class!
Hands-down, the best professor I've ever had. He makes the class fun and interesting. He teaches the student how to write a paper and read an academic book the easier and faster way. He gives exam study guides too. He knows full knowledge of the subject and you can pretty much ask him anything and he will explain it to you. highly recommended!!!
Fraser is very clear in what he wants from the first day. His assignments are challenging but you get feedback. However, if you don’t like public speaking BEWARE. Peer review mandatory. His words “you get used to it.”
I took his Soc 301 Class! I loved it. It's pretty easy! we had no midterm, no test, only thing we worked on the whole quarter was a 7-10pg paper, which we turned in the day of the final. every class meeting we go over powerpoints and/or review what part of the paper we have done. easy class i would recommend.
BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD!REALLY EASY.I NEVER READ BUT ALWAYS DID THE ASSIGNMENTS AND EARNED AN A.THE MIDTERM AND FINAL WAS SO EASY AND VERY SIMILAR TO THE STUDY GUIDE HE GIVES.THATS ALL YOU HAVE TO STUDY TO EARN AN A!THE 10PG PAPER WAS EASY AS WELL AND IS DUE ON 9TH WEEK.OVERALL HIS CLASS WAS INTERESTING AND FUN!LOVED IT!
Attend class && you'll be good.
Seems hard so far
I love this class. He was straight to the point. There was a midterm, final, and a 10-page research paper. At first, I thought his way of teaching how to write the research paper was dumb but it made it easy. Love it. Easy. Definitely recommend him!
Just finished taking this course. If you have taken any classes at this school, he is by far a great lecturer and one of the best professors on this campus. Gives you a mid term, a final, and a ten page paper. He may give out a study guide, but his questions are by far challenging. Attend class and take good notes, you will pass with flying colors.
He is a great professor. He teaches how to read the fastest way and to waste less time. He is a great lecturer as well. He gives a midterm and a final which are 30 multiple choice questions and baaed on lecture notes and reading. Make sure to read and take good notes. Overall great professor.
BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSOR HERE @ CSULA.DR. FRASER IS ONE KOO DUDE,MIDTERM/FINAL AND 1 TEN PAGE ESSAY THAT HE GUIDES U THROUGH EACH WEEK AND NOT DUE UNTIL THE WEEK BEFORE THE FINAL. HE GIVES STUDY GUIDES FOR MIDTERM & FINAL + HE LETS U REDUE YOUR PAPER IF U ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR GRADE. OVERALL SUPER EASY CLASS. BELIEVE ME U WON'T FAIL.
the class was interesting test are tough he tells you up front as well that the test for this class will be hard. If you do the reading and do not leave the essay to the last min. you will do fine.
Professor Fraser taught me the steps on how to properly write a paper in ASA format. I enjoyed his class and his teachings. He is very knowledgeable. Although, I admit you have to thoroughly read the textbook because he doesn't make the answers to the midtermfinal very clear.
Great professor really makes you work but really fair at the same time I would take him again really knows his stuff
His class structure is so organized. I took Religion with him, and his tests were challenging. You need to know most of the information from lectures. He gives you 10 for the study guide, but he only chooses 5 questions for the exams. Also, a 10pg paper! Extra credit! Fun religion class! Watch Going clear documentary. You can do an extra credit.
Must have the textbooks assigned. You will read them as he gives 100q mc tests and or essay questions. Attendance is mandatory. He is an awesome lecturer,funny,helpful and approachable professor. One of the best in csula. I've taken 4 classes with him, he is very knowledgeable you will learn something in his classes.
In order to pass his class you MUST READ. His exams are not hard at all as long as you study. The essays are not hard at all because you are working on it every week and his gives you an easy formula to use. Yes, the exams are 100 questions but it is easy if you study the study guide. He is an awesome professor, he applies his work to his lectures.
He provides a study guide which consist of ten questions, and out of those questions he picks five for midterm as well as for final. The questions have to be answered on essay format. There is a paper due, and he gives extra credit. Read book and take good notes in the lectures and you will be fine.
He knows his stuff! Always really helpful
Dr. Fraser is a great professor. Took his Writings for sociology course and was a great way to learn to write a paper. We worked on one paper in 10 weeks. No midterm, no final. But the final paper is your overall grade along with attendance. I'd definetly take him again!
One paper. A midterm and final in class. He is funny so his lectures are not boring. He offers a lot of extra credit to attend a religious mass other than your religion and to write a paper about it. The class is stressful, but the information is there you only have to study.
Dr. Fraser is one of the best profs. ive taken here at CSULA. outside of teaching he is a marriage and family therapist and brings great insight from his work over the years into the classroom. He is very informative and is straight forward in what he expects of students to pass his class. Attendance is required, but he keeps class interesting
3rd class i take with fraser. one 8-10 page research paper. and a 100q midterm and final. he gives the exact questions to study a week before. great lectures. he applies it to life and you actually learn a lot. great sense of humor as well. lectures were never boring
Dr. Fraser is amazing! He helps you with writing the 1 paper he assigns throughout the quarter, dedicated many class days to get our study guides done (he provides the exact questions that'll be on the midterm and final), and gave us the opportunity to receive a TON of extra credit! His lecture are never boring and very informative. Easy A!
Dr. Fraser is an organized professor with a sense of humor. Throughout the semester, there is one 10 paged paper, but he helps you write the paper. Only three exams (mulitpe choice) and extra credit. I highly recommend to study for his exams and if you need more help with your paper, visit him during office hours. Overall, not a boring class.
Dr. Fraser really knows his stuff. Great professor, study the study guides he gives you and you'll do fine. The book i opened 2 maybe 3 times during the course. GO TO CLASS it's mandatory he takes roll every time class meets. One 10 page paper, a midterm, and final. Gives tons of extra credit. Overall an okay class
Horrible in my opinion. Doesn't respond to emails and isn't accessible outside of class. One single assignment for the term a research paper. Had us read a paragraph each week-2-week. Really boring but u need to be there. I earned an A+ on research paper but he failed me! Took weeks to track him down so he could resubmit my grade to reflect an A+.
Awesome Professor, makes writing a paper super easy, teaches you am easy way that you will want to use with other papers. Gives you study guides just study those and you will get an A.
Excellent professor
Good professor. really strict and can be a mean. 2 midterms 1 final and a 10 page essay which he helps you write througout the semester. Make sure to be in class on time because he will count you absent if you're one minute late or he said your name already /:
pretty good professor overall. 2 midterms, one final. He gives you a study guide for all of them. 10 page paper but he helps you with it step by step. super easy as long as you keep up. very understanding with this whole pandemic going on.
Dr. Fraser is a good overall. two midterms, one final. gives a study guide for all of them. 10 page paper but its super easy since he will go step by step with you. lots of extra credit.
I'm taking Dr. Fraser for Fall 2020 and he gives a lot of homework. I message him and he says "meet in office hours". Not helpful at all. So stressed out because of the pandemic and his work makes it 100 times worst!
Since the beginning of the semester, you begin to write a 10 page paper. Each week a couple of paragraphs are due. Also, there are weekly quizzes that are worth 100 points. There are 3 exams worth 1000 points. This workload can be difficult because we have to basically figure it on our own. There were no zoom meetings, throughout the semester.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! He is truly a horrific professor. He grades super hard on papers. It's ridiculous! You will probably do way better in another SOC course where the professor will actually CARE about your grade. He is so picky with everything and WILL grade you down if he doesn't like something you write. (opinion based)
Warning do not take this class, absolutely terrible. Took this as an online class. He doesnt check his emails, doesnt respond, typos on all the quizzes and assignments and has heavy workload, you should be getting 6 units from taking his class from everything hes asking for. You have been warned, unless you wanna devote your life to this class.
Prof Fraser is NOT accessible throughout the semester. He has office hours once a week 11am-12. If you can't join, he will NOT reply to emails. He has an email policy: DON'T email me, join office hours. Weekly readings, quizzes, and essay. Do not recommend taking him. He doesn't answer any students concerns.
This class demands that you are organized & read every chapter assigned, take notes, & use those notes in the weekly assigned papers. This was a difficult class, & consumed a lot of time so be efficient and retake the quizzes with the highest score possible (2 attempts allowed). The midterm & final were majority questions used in previous quizzes!
So many papers to write. Quiz every week
This was an online class, no zoom but did have recorded lectures on the modules to view if you'd like. Ever week there is a quiz and 1,000 word essay to write about the chapter topic. Quizzes and essay prompt are right out of the chapter reading. 3 exams with the same questions as previous quizzes so make study guide of the previous quizzes to help
He never answered any of the Canvas messages I sent out, and never showed up to any of his office hours to help me or any of my classmates with the paper. He is also unforgiving if you are even just a little bit late to class, he will mark you absent and not give you credit even if you are only 5 minutes late. His grading also doesn't make sense.
Let me preface this by saying if you are looking for an easy course, this is the one to take. The guidelines are clear: 1000-word essay and 50-question quiz once a week. Questions and essay topics are simple. I rated him poorly for his work as a professor. I did not learn anything and he thoroughly showed us that he did not want to teach this class
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROF! Worse professor I have ever taken. Does not read your work at all and is a HORRIBLE grader. Loved all my prof at csula but this one is the worse by far. His writing prompts are so awful just long run on sentence's with no actual question. This is not the exact class I took as they do not have it.
weekly chapter quizzes (online) which can be found on quizlet. 3 exams (also online) one research paper that you work on throughout the semester. attendance is part of grade. says the book is mandatory but we didn't use it at all. lectures can get a bit boring but he tries his best to make it engaging. I'd recommend for an easy A.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
67%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.45 avg changeRatings by Course
SOC
5.0
(1)SOSC
5.0
(1)SOC202
5.0
(2)SOC475
5.0
(1)SOC348
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SOC4450
4.3
SOC4400
4.0
SOCIOLOGY
3.5
301
3.0
SOC383
3.0