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Nice teacher, very straight forward and helpful.
Great Guy! Very easy-going and the class is very easy to follow. He gives you study guides and the testing is very straight-forward. Overall he gets an A-plus!
Best teacher i've had in ages. Highly recommended. Not as easy as some say.
friendly, funny and knows his stuff. but his class is not as easy as people may think. one bad grade and an A is out of the picture.
He's a really good and interesting teacher
VERY FUNNY AND EASY! THIS PROFESSOR CAN RELATE TO STUDENTS AND SOUNDS LIKE HE USED TO BE A THUG!
He is an AWASOME teacher, he is not as easy as u might think, u need to read the book in order to understand the material and do good on the tests. Overall, very cool teacher and should take if needed.
His tests are hard.buy the book read it & memorize it.you might think hes ez his tests are confusing. the class average is like 90% c's.more than half the class drops after 8 weeks.
Great! Exemplary teacher! Very thorough, clear, fun lectures; class participation encouraged; Easy class if you apply yourself, read your assignments, attend class lectures, take notes and study.
His tests are incredibly hard.
AWESOME & fun professor! U have to go to all the classes and take good lecture notes, but he gives a study guide a week before the test. Personally, i ditch classes a grip, but i never missed his class, cuz it was dope. You get the grade you deserve.
Really funny teacher. His tests aren't EASY, but if you study considerably and listen in class, you'll ACE them! He's a little stiff on attendance though...
Read the text beforehand and come to class. His tests are based solely on these two areas. Can't you see an A coming?
I can now relate to the Hawaiians in Pearl Harbor, as this guy kamikaze'd my GPA. He babbles aimlessly about one thing, and tests you on other material. It's like being a labrat and running a maze.
Not that bad if u do the reading.
Very good teacher, I had him for winter and he did a good job, hardly anyone dropped it was fun for the whole class. If you read the material and pay attention in class you will do fine on his tests. Just pay attention its not that bad
his tests are hard very hard study for them. he is very cool. he seem easy but he is not. study hard to get the grade that you want. buy the book and read it well to do good in the test.
He is a cool PERSON and all but not a cool teacher. His lectures & notes are never ending. Seems organized but really isn't. test questions are very tricky also. all he does is talk talk and then talk some more. I am completely turned off by socilogy now. I suggest taking the class with someone else
very fun class and with cool teacher. little too much of notes though. if u read a book, u will get all Qs except some tricky Qs
tests are very hard. questions on the test can be tricky. STUDY!! Other than that his personality is really cool, funny guy.
nearly half of the class dropped. this guy just killed my gpa. thanks to him, i officially hate sociology. i have friends taking soc. with other instructors and they seem to be a lot easier. he even said so himself that his classes are not easy. STAY AWAYYYY unless your a soc. major
he's a really cool guy. allows some discussion and classes are not boring at all. i liked him. very enjoyable class, very enjoable!!!! take him. he's the best
He is a nice teacher, I just hated the class, sooo sooo boring I had to drop! His lectures need to improve otherwise people will not stay in the class
Reading the book = easy tests. Talking to him about the essays prior to tests = acing essay portion. Nothing outside book & notes integrated into the tests. Of course, it's boring because it is LECTURE the whole time, but discussions get interesting. He's very helpful and really cool.
I love Mr. Kamei and his class! True, it is a lot of notes and it can be a lot to take in, but he is passionate about his subject and cares a lot. I learned a lot in this class and he is one of my favorite teachers ever!!!!!!!!!!
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All I can say is...RUN! Extremely unjust teacher. He will ramble on about how he is willing to compromise your grade but he is straight out lying. Very strict & not open to suggestions. He claims if you visit his office hrs he will help you-but it's BS Even if you're 5 pnts away he wont bump you up
I dont know why everyone says the tests are tricky, they are prettey straight forward and he gives you the study guide in advance. A lot of lecture notes, but discussions are interesting. He's a cool guy and associates with the kids.
He's a very funny and energic teacher. He's my favorite!!! There's 3 tests and 1 research paper. Tests aren't difficult if you pay attention to the lectures. I do recommend.
His tests are hard. His notes are futile. Read the book and memorize it. He seems like a nice guy but don't be mistaken he's very strict. The class isnt fun.
Great teacher, veary energatic. Lots of notes in his class. If you dont read the book u wont be able to pass the class. His tests are easy if u read the bood hard if u dont read the book. By the way he gives lots of extra cradits too.
this class was very hard. the book totally sucks cant understand anything its saying unless you have a dictionary on the other hand. tests are tough a hard class over all, but he is a great guy
he's HARD!! i asked him if he gives review before his midterm and he said "review is a waste of time". he's very unclear about whats on the exam and he gives you a lot of LECTURE NOTES.if you don't read.. you'll fall behind. NO EXTRA CREDIT either so you just fail if you don't do good on your midter
He is a wonderful guy! Very cool, class is fun, very approachable. Don't expect to sit one your ass and do nothing to get an "A," don't take this class if that is what you are looking for. It is not extraordinarily hard, but you do have to read the book(i mean it is college people), and review s.g.
I took this class and the first time I got a D. But the truth is he is not hard, you just have to do the work. He is very clear and helpful. I repeated the class, and actually went to class, took notes, and read the book, and I got an A in the class. Love the class.
He is very passionate about teaching and makes you want to expand your knowledge on different events around the world...he is always more than willing to help...wants to have great relationships with his students..and makes the subject extremely interesting...you must read and study to be effective.
Kamei is one of the few really great professors at GCC. All you have to do is show up, listen, take notes from the board, READ the book, and allow time to answer the essay questions before the test. If you go to his office hours for help you will defintely get the A.Hated Soc before but this class made it super interesting!!
Extremly passionate about teaching, interesting class, very helpful I dont know how you can have a negative comment about his class
take a pillow, a blanket, and maybe tissue paper so you could wipe off ur drool. that's literally how boring his class really is. you will fall asleep. that's a sure thing. you have to read the book, which by the way is more boring. 3 tests and a final and a stupid paper. you have to do a lot of memorization.
Very hard class regardless of the fact that he is an awesome guy, he explains totally diff from the book and you have ALOT OF LEC NOTES and ALOT of READING and the 2 have nothing to do with one another, but you have to memorize both. Tests are extrmely hard is you don't memorize all 800 pages of the book and lecture notes.
The positive sides are he is an awsome guy, funny and very helpful. The negatives are the tests are really hard if you dont read the whole book.Not a good class if cant memorize a whole bunch
Kamei is a great teacher, very passionate. Most of your grade in this class depends on whether you do the readings and go to his lectures b/c tests are directly on the material covered in class or readings. Tests are pretty straight forward, multiple choice questions and a couple essay questions as well. Interesting class and teacher overall.
MR.Kamei is one of the greatest teachers i have ever had. He is also the easiest. i hardly read the book and i got an A. All you have to do is see the vocab because all his M.C. are about the vocab and his essays are easy too. He gives them to u before and u just memorize and write it down on the test paper. Very funny guy, tells funny stories abo
He is a great instructor. He knows his subject very well. He is also very funny and very helpful. You have to do lot of reading and memorizing, but I did enjoy his class, and I highly recommend him.
KNOWS WHAT HES TALKING ABOUT? YES. VERY INFORMATIVE? YES. HARD TESTS? HELL YES!!!
He LOVES this subject. He adds personal experience and humor when teaching. He is very organized and yes, his tests reflect this. You need to show up to lecture EVERYDAY and READ!!! It is possible to get an "A," I hear, but I did not stick around long enough to find out... He has great enthsiasm and overall, a fun teacher.
the coolest guy ever!! down to earth and easy going! it's funny how he picks on people...hahaha...ya know wut im saying if uve taken his class. if u havent yet -- u shuld take it. Kamei is really passionate about the subject!! two thumbs up Mr K!!
Read the notes and the text book and you will be fine. His tests are not extremely hard, but you are going to have to do some work. You can argue points if you think your right, dude is so cool.He's more like a friend than a teacher and his side comments are so funny and random.I love the guy,so take him!
He's a cool guy & seems to be passionate about his work. Very reasonable. The exams are fair but not easy. Just make sure you take really good notes in order to do well with his exams!!
One of the best teachers I've ever had! If you read the text and come to class every day to take notes, you'll get a good grade. Plus you'll learn a lot!
Mr kamei is a really cool guy. he is one of the best teachers Ive ever had, his energy is incredeible, he is not an easy A teacher, but you should be able do good on the testes if you read each chapter carefully, try to be active in his class, he really likes that. recommend him if you are good in memorizing stuff.
Mr Kamei is the best teacherrrrr. he is really cool and he teaches with passion. his classes are really cool and kickback. the test are fair, if you are taking this class i recommend you to read the book for the tests and you will be fine.
He is a cool, fair, and interesting teacher! His tests are not easy but if you read textbook thoroughly, you will get an A. He is very passionate what he teaches and cares his students.
omg this guy is super hyper! He is always willing to help, but his tests are extremely difficult! You definately need to stay on top of things! I found his class to be extremely stressful with my schedule and I'm an A student!
Omg this class was really fun. He is hillarious really if u catch his little jokes in between lecture. He's adorable and really cares about everyone in the class. His tests are pretty hard if you don't read the book. I really actually tried and i ended up with an A. Tell him he needs to quit the coffee. Ull see why. LMAO
if you're going to take soc 101 try to get him. he's a really good teacher and you'll learn a lot. his tests are hard but if you read the book and listen to his lectures you should be fine. he's also really nice and really funny and he's always hyper. listen closely to the little comments he makes, they're hilarious.
Richard is one of the most interesting and knowledgable teachers in the school. He is extremely nice, always willing to give you a break if it's a good excuse, and he never lets you down.
Great teacher, fantastic inspiration, great teaching methods, and a nice man. One down side is that his tests can be hard if u dont study, but if you dont study when ur in college then u should quit life. One of the best teachers ive had ever because he actually trys to teach and he actaully knows a lot about his subject.
One of the greatest teachers in GCC, he doesnt have the superiority complex, he looks like a student, and he treats everyone equally. his teaching methods are superb, just follow his lectures and take notes then study those. I never read the book for test and still got a B. This Class is very fun, and recommended to everyone.
he is very nice guy, his tests aren't easy you actually have to study for this class, but if you do you will do fine. Take him, he is very helpful and knows what he is talking about and unbias
Great teacher, very relaxed class atmosphere, but not lazy. Very helpful and quite possibly one of the best professors at GCC.
VErry good professor and has no bias. THe class overrall is very challenging. Although he explains very well, the tests can be very detailed. Overall there are 4 tests including the final. 35 multiple choice ?s and 2-3 essay ?s that he gives a study guide for prior to the test. VERY HELPFUL and treats himself on an equal plainfield as his students
HE IS A GOOD TEACHER AND HE INCOURAGES YOU TO COME BY HIS OFFICE AND SEE HIM I ADVICE YOU DO THAT I WENT BECAUSE I TOUGHT I WAS FAILING BUT HE TOLD ME TO GET AN A ON FINAL AND I CAN PASS I AM HAPPY I WENT SO TAKE THIS TEACHER HE IS COOL AND HE IS VERY FUNNY. HE MAY USE SOME FOUL LANGUAGE BUT ITS A WAY TO GET HIS STUDENTS ATTENTION GOOD JOB MR.K
This teacher made the class the easiest. I took him in the spring and got a B. I was so happy especially because I had read every chapter and took notes every day in class. He told me that if I wanted a B I would have to read each chapter again that was on the final. So I did and got an A on the final=]
I'm not really into sociology, but Kamei is a good professor. He is funny, very energetic, and helpful. He is totally on the Left when it comes to politics. there is alot of note taking but you don't really have to read.
Best teacher I ever took at GCC. He makes the class so fun and is always up to date with current events. he encourages participation and makes sure everyone understands the subject. make sure to take good notes and READ the book and for sure you'll get a good grade! highly recommended!
Cool teacher who makes the class fun, cares about students
Great teacher. Cares for his students. Very hyper and always in a great mood. Always tried to help as much as he can. Take him by any means necessary, its a easy A and time passes fast in class.
I loved his lectures, he made it so sociology seemed common sense to the class. You would leave class thinking about what he said and you would start looking at the world around you differently. I loved his class, but his tests are a little hard. He's not an easy A, but you can easily pass the class with a B. You will regret not taking his class.
He is a great teacher! Makes the class fun, he's very energetic and funny, makes class go fast. His personality&charisma makes hit HOT! Too bad he's married. Take his class. You'll look at the world in a new perspective.
very helpful and understanding guy. Will do everything to help the student. Honestly if you put the time to read the text at least once and just follow the notes in class, you will do more than fine. Grade is based on 4 tests and a paper but they are not hard.
Wow the discussions in this class are definitely beyond interesting! And even though you really do have to attend class, take notes, and read the text to do well you wont regret it cuz its worth it in the end! Kamei is beyond hilarious and has a way of connecting sociology to everything, so that its easy to understand! Take this class! Trust me!
very easy teacher, gives little or no homework, and drinks a lot of coffee. class discussions are extremely interesting and the tests/essays are no surprises if u take notes and do a little reading from the textbook. cheerful and hilarious guy, loves to trip u out. KAMEI FOR THE A!
AWESOME F**KING TEACHER!!!! No other Prof at GCC or any other college compares!!! Truly wants the BEST for his students and is always there to take care of any issues. His tests are a bit hard but all it takes is some effort and if you need more help just ask him. He really goes out of his way to help students and no other teacher does the same!!!!
he is a really funny teacher. I love him it's just that if your planning to take him along with 4 other classes or more, I suggest you don't. Mr. Kamei's class requires alot of studying. But he is really funny, like DEFINETELY!! He really cares for his students so just let him know your problem if your grade is dropping. study/study/study!!
Great Teacher! Very passionate about what he teaches and is willing to take the time to answers questions students. Highly recommended for Sociology 101.
he makes every topic interesting! hes very helpful and makes the class fun. so far hes the best teacher ive had at GCC!
I was not very fond of this teacher, mostly because he teaches off power point, and i feel absolutely no passion in his lectures. sure he may be a 'fun' teacher, but thats not going to teach you much. I would like for him to put more effort in his lectures
Great teacher, knows his subject and cares for his students. SUmmer session grade breakdown: 4 tests (including final) & 2 reports. Tests very straightforward; they're a combination of the lecture notes and the textbook. Study and you'll do well.
AWESOME TEACHER! He's really funny and makes the class interesting. He gives a lot of notes but it really helps for the test. Just read what he tells you and study notes and you'll be fine. VERY helpful. I wouldnt suggest taking him in the SR138 Room bceause its too impersonal = harder. Still I would DEFINATLEY reccomend him!!
what am i going to say about professor richard that noboday has said, perfect instructor , i took his summer session , it was like breeze, there was a lot of work , but i was very interested to th subject even tough it is not my major.HE IS PERFECTA
Great teacher nothing else needs to be said.
this class was fun and informitive. hard grader im an a student i only got a b.. but i dont blame him. power point ucks too fast to take notes and pay attention. his lectures are great wish i could go back and listen since most of the time i was writing what was on the screen. but overall good teacher
Amazingly gifted, talented and driven teacher. He gives awesome informative powerpoint lectures, so I didn't even use the book. He's by far one of the best teachers i've ever had. he treats his students with a tremendous amount of respect, and you get all that you put into this class. Best teacher i've had at GCC!
Amazing individual. Best proffesor at GCC. Take him, you won't regret it :)
GREAT GUY!! HES SO CRAZY ABOUT HES WORK... ITS COLLEGE FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT DIDNT KNOW... HE IS AN AMAZING GUY!! TAKE HIM!! HES SO INTO HIS WORK N HES FUNNY HOW HES ALWAYS CUZING IN THE CLASS AND THEN CORRECTS HIMSELF.. TAKE HIM IF U WANT TO LEARN WITH A SMILE IN UR FACE
Very FUNNY, HELPFUL, FULL OF ENERGY. Take GOOD NOTES and READ the TEXTBOOK and you'll be fine
I liked him as a an insructor and as a nice person.
Richard is a very enthusiastic, funny guy. He's always laughing and joking in between lectures which makes them enjoyable. Reading the book is what passes the test, right before exams the best thing to do is read the necessary chapters. Always talking about old-school rap and how he should become a rapper again. Funny guy.
I had Kamei in a Winter Session, had another 3 Unit Class at the same time, had an older version of the book,worked about 15 hours a week, and still managed to get an A. If you study his notes, you can get an A or at least a B. if you read and study his notes, guaranteed A. Gives stdy guides 1 week before 4 essay q's on test. Not hard just do it.
I had Kamei in a Winter Session, had another 3 Unit Class at the same time, had an older version of the book,worked about 15 hours a week, and still managed to get an A. If you study his notes, you can get an A or at least a B. if you read and study his notes, guaranteed A. Gives stdy guides 1 week before 4 essay q's on test. Not hard just do it.
greatest man/teacher EVER. i love him.he's funny, friendly,approachable, and very passionate about sociology!take him!
Don't let his sense of humor and laid back attitude fool you. He speeds through everything, and dosn't spend time when you ask a question. His tests are super hard!! IF you want to get an A take a diffrent sociology class, cause he's the hardest soc. teacher at gcc.
The person who left a comment before me is a liar and nothing more. First of all, the tests are easy, the teacher is extremely helpful and enthusiastic, and the class is just a lot of fun. Im taking him again for Soc 102. Higly recommended
he is super hard thats for sure...there are too many questions on the test and there is not enough time to write the essays...he makes a lot of fun in the class but LOL the tests are NOT fun at ALL!!!
Amazing teacher, he doesn't inform but interacts with the students. The tests are a bit hard and long but he really makes you think and you learn a lot. If you want an easy A, he's not the one. But if you're willing to spend some time studying take him!!!
good teacher i wouold take his class again if i could just for the hell of it. test are long, but what do u expect in college. you learn alot and he is a total trip.
he needs psychological help. seriously.
he's class is not boring but it is not an easy A. you have to read the book to get a high grade. take him but prepare to take a lot of notes
his a joke i cant understand him
He is the best teacher ever. You won't stop laughing & learning at the same time. If every teacher was like him. The test aren't hard if u study. What do u expect...to use your common sense during the test? No....Study...Love this teacher. Mr. K u r the best.
This professor is the reason as to why my major is now Sociology. I love attending his class and never try to miss it because you learn sociology in a different way. One of the best professor Ive had while attending GCC. Hes dope but be prepare to study and take alot of notes. Not going to just hand you and A. No home just a few papers.
He is very hard. You have to memorize the book and his notes to get a good grade on tests. Questions were confusing. Only he knows what he wants you to write for the essay questions. Talks fast. Take him if you are good at memorizing.
kamei is an AMAZING educator, his tests are challenging but not impossible, this man has substance, and he IS passionate about the subject, he is a very intelligent and kind-hearted man, also very funny by nature! if you want an easy A, this is not the class for you.
I love this guy. I took him twice. He is very passionate, enthusiastic, and understanding. You have to study hard for the tests, but don't let that scare you. He will give you points on the tests even if you got the answer wrong. YOu just need a good argument. Love you Professor Kamei!
MR. K. IS THE BEST SOC TEACHER EVERRRRRRRRRR! MY MAJOR IS SOCIOLOGY BECAUSE OF HIM...HE'S SO PASSIONATE ABOUT THE SUBJECT AND KNOWS EVERYTHING. HIS LECTURES ARE NICELY PLANNED AND TESTS WERE AWESOME. I LOVED HIS ESSAY QUESTIONS AND ALWAYS GOT THE FULL POINTS FOR THOSE. HE'S AN AWESOME TEACHER!!!!! MR. K. U'R AWESOME!
Amazing Professor. You have to take Richard he will open your eyes to the world around you. Very clear. Fun lectures. Will help with essay questions. Just do your part read, study and participate and you will do fine. Not only did I learn from his class but I made a new friend. He is an amazing person.
great teacher!
After taking Richard's classes twice, I have to say he's a great guy. He is very eccentric and extremely intelligent. He opened my eyes to a lot of new political subjects and got me interested in current events. As long as you attend his lectures, take good notes, and study for the tests, you'll do well in the class. He's a fairly easy essay grader
Good teacher. I was in a class of at least 100, yet I learned alot. He was not so old fashioned, he used recent and current problems, and it was a good class. He's a cool teacher too, not boring, and he talks like a normal person, not someone who tries to act super smart or super dumb. Good class overall, I would recommend.
first of all the grade: its easy to get an A. you haave to study a**** load and memorize**** but the thing is you knoe exactly whats guna be on the test. itss all the notes and he gives u the essay test questions a week before the test. what more do you want. and Also hes a really cool guy he respects EVERYONE you wont be bored
I learned so much in this class and it has truly opened my eyes. He kept the lecture really interesting because he is very passionate about the subject. His class is not easy, but if you work hard, study, and go to class you will do great. His tests are very fair and he goes far beyond most teachers to help you understand. Highly Recommend!
Best teacher in GCC very passionate, class is not to easy but he will work with you to make sure you can get the garde you want
He is probably one of the best Soc teacher at GCC. He's interesting, most of his lectures we can relate to our life. In class, the discussions can get everyone involved because they are interested in the subject. Wish we would have more time per class to talk about a lot of the issues that are VERY controversial.
Mr. Kamei is the creme de la creme of teachers at gcc. He has an awesome attitude, he's extremely funny, and he genuinely wants people to learn and succeed in his class. If you need to take sociology, do yourself a favor and take it with the best soc teacher on campus: Mr. Kamei!
Mr. Kamei is such an awesome professor , WOW! I mean it when I say he ALWAYS helps out his students. Some teachers at GCC don't even learn their students names, but Mr. Kamei, even a year and a half after taking his class still knows my name. Truly a caring professor with a great attitude, seriously do yourself a favor and take Soc with Mr Kamei!
He's AMAZING! The only class i actually looked forward to going to. He gives lectures that we can relate to, and also his interaction with the class is great!
Great instructor. Has a very approachable style. Makes the subject matter relate to real life. He's not exactly easy, but very fair. Willing to help endlessly. Just ask. One of GCCs best!
this guy is very chill. some lectures are more interesting for others. honestly u dnt even need a book. all u really need for this class is a pen,ur notes, and the internet. his tests are highly based on his notes....like 98% of his test is notes and the other 2% is common sense. TAKE HIM he's great!!!
I took this class for the summer. It was extremely hard! His class was worth 500 points & 400 were tests, which were hard! This class is the hardest ive ever studied for. NO EXTRA CREDIT AT ALL! :( goodluck!
Very nice teacher, but is very hard, you need to study a big amount before the exams. Not to mention the short essay questions. Other than that I think he is a really good professor that makes the course fun but its not a joke
I'm an "A" student and even for me this class was hard. Tests are worth 80% of your grade and they are very hard! Take it with an easier teacher.
Well...he is a truly funny, relatable, and interesting man however he's not the best teacher. This class was very difficult to follow along with when it shouldn't have been. His notes on his powerpoint don't make much sense since he goes off on tangents. Take another professor.
Very bad/hard teacher.STAY AWAY. If your not prepared to study hard for this class stay away.He grades off a point basis and a big chunk is tests. Take it with another teacher. It's easier with other professors.His discussions are boring and a drag. Just an overall bad class. Got a B, and worked hard for itwhich isnt the way it should be with socio
Hes is a very good teacher and he teaches you sociology very well. But it in no way is an easy A. Its HARD. HIS TESTS ARE VERY HARD. EVERYTHING IS JUST HARD. If you wanna work your ass off and maybe get an A then take him. He grades on grammar and spelling for the essays btw.
I love Kamei!!!! He is honestly one teacher that I will never ever forget! He really makes class fun and I remember I always looked forward to his lectures! He is not a hard teacher as long as you study a decent amount! Trust me you will love him! His class made me consider majoring in sociology
Learned alot from professor kamei.lectures are really interesting and test are Mutiple choice with short answer paragraphs.gives study guide in advance and also has open office hours.test are fairly easy just study definitions and notes. His lectures and notes match the tests.
Honestly, his class requires too much studying for such easy and simple material. His lectures are long and boring. His tests are based off of his lectures and short answer study guides. I HAD TO WORK HARD, TOO HARD, FOR AN A! And I'm not the type who has to study. Don't take his class unless you want to invest lots of study time.
I loooooove this professor! He's the nicest professor alive I swear but that doesn't mean u don't have to work hard! Just take very good notes stdy them and then read your book! You'll be finders
BEST teacher ever, one of my favorite teachers at GCC. He is so damn smart and open minded to everyone's opinion. four test in total half multiple choice and half written. You have to really dedicate your self to read don't mess up on any test hard to get an A but possible. loved the class hes the best and handsome :)!
Prof. Kamei IS one of the best teachers at GCC. We need more teachers like him. He is amazing!!! I can't be anymore glad for taking his class. You need to study. if you want an A, you'll get that A. it's up to you. Took him over the summer, didnt think I could do it but he's the reason why SOcio is so interesting! yeeeaaaaa
Great professor. If you memorize all of his notes and answers for study guide, you will get an A. There is a 8-page term paper which is not bad compare to Eng class essay. Once understand the concept and big picture, it should be an easy class. Prof Kamei helps a lot to do well in the class.
Prof Kamei is veryyyy veryyy helpful. If you study the notes, you get an A. Pay attention while he lectures because he's gonna say that this and that will be on the test. Study hard!!! His class is not easy but this professor makes errrrything clear. I've never studied so much only life. You'll be thankful for taking him. Got an A hehhh
Richard is one of the best teachers I've come across. The class isn't easy, but it is interesting and his teaching method and lecture style are all top notch. Most def a class anyone interested in the topic should look into. If you do your work, you'll get the grade you want. Take it, One love
Professor Kamei is an inspiration. His story is unbelievable and he is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. If you go to office hours, he will help you prepare for the test and he is also a great person to just talk to. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIS CLASS!!!!! AMAZING PROFESSOR!!!!!
Professor Kamei is a great person who always has a smile on his face while teaching. He will help you if you are struggling. His tests are not easy and if you are not a sociology major, I recommend another class.
I got an A in this class. I read all the chapters that were assigned and he is nice enough in giving the essay questions prior to the test (so take advantage in preparing for them). Take good notes on his lecture also and then you should do fine. He is also very helpful. We also did a research paper in this class on any social problem you choose.
Really cool, down to earth guy. He relates lectures to real life. Definitely not an easy A, you have to do some studying, but he's really helpful and so are his office hours. Highly recommend taking the class.
he was a super cool guy but as a teacher he was an airhead he was always off topic and rushed through his notes and the tests are impossible to pass
WOW! The most helpful professor at Glendale Community College! He is great he knows what he is talking about and knows soc really well... His tests are not the easiest tests but he helps you as much as possible he is great highly recommended
Best sociology teacher ever. He teaches with a passion and always answers your questions to the best of his ability. His tests are not hard but if you want a good grade on them, you need to study his notes and the book. For the written part, be as detailed as possible!
He is probably the most considerate and understanding professor on campus. He is very helpful and he tries his ultimate best to help each one of his students to understand the concept of the course either after class or during his office hours. Very nice, polite and over all a wonderful man. He is a big humanitarian! Great Teacher!!
He's nice professor. I took his class during summer and it was not that bad.His testes are not easy. just study the notes, and read the book in details and do the study guide questions, u will be fine. He really care about his students. Just ask him as many as questions, and he'll be happy to answer u :)I highly recommend him
Professor Kamei is a very helpful professor. His class is very challenging I studied sooooo much and still received a C but hey i'll take it =) but if you read, study your notes and do the study guides essays ahead of time you should be able to pass.I actually looked fwd to his class every single morning
he is a caring teacher, class does get boring due to taking so many notes. he trys to cram every ounce of info into his notes, study your notes for hours, i didnt use my book a lot, although it did help for the essay portion of the tests. a lot of students dropped but i got a B, its not impossible to pass, just study! shocker right
Earned a B. Yes, it was my fault I didnt get an A, should have studied more. Amazing & passionate teacher you could tell he loves his job. Just study the notes, ask questions, and read the book, youll get an A. I got high B's on all my tests and A's on the two assignments. He has a fair grading system so the grade you have really does depend on you
It is a class that you must study for. I had him for winter but he is an awesome prof. Loves the subject and goes to great lengths to help u. There is 1 xtra credit, 3 exams, 1 final, 1 paper but A is possible! Read the books (preferably before class), take good notes, study notes! know ur notes as though u would teach it & you will get an A 100%
I had him for winter & he is agood prof. Loves the subject & goes out of his way to help. Plays related videos to keep the class interesting. He gives 1 xtra credit, 3 exams, 1 final, 1 paper but A is possible! Read the books (preferably before class), take good notes, study notes! know ur notes as though u would teach it & you will get an A 100%
Save yourself and don't take this class. Your entire grade is based on the exams. The extra credit and paper don't help at all. Also, the class is super boring unless you actually like the subject.
I enjoyed the class a lot but that's because I'm a soc major. 7 am & I was a chatter box. I wish I got an A, but it is what it is. You have to study there is no cutting corners. He gets off topic but he's a really cool professor & he is very helpful if you ask for a helping hand.
The hardest class I have ever taken, yet one of the most informative. Grade is based on 4 tests and a project so you MUST work your butt off to get that A. If you want that A, don't miss a lecture and read the textbook! If you don't understand material, he's available during office hours so he is a great help! Great person, class, and professor!
Attendance is mandatory because 90% of the exams are based on his notes. The book supplements and clarifies his notes. My best advice- use flash cards. This class is pure memorization. If you want that A, take clear and precise notes of the powerpoint, scan the book, and make flash cards of key terms. All in all, I would recommend him.
Very chill and nice professor! The class consists of 4 exams and a term paper, however this class is very hard to get an A. Pretty easy to get a B or C. Make sure you read the book, and study through his notes. If you need help, just ask he is willing to help you with anything!
He loves his job, the material, and his students. He does make you work for your A and you will want to ace each of his test if you want an A in the class. Go to class everyday. Take good notes. Read your book. Study ahead, I would study a chapter before he lectured on said chapter and that made his class 100000x easier.
I absolutely adore Professor Kamei. His lectures are interesting and he is hilarious. He is always willing to help and talk if you need. He helped me a lot outside of his class as well (recommendations, etc). I recommend him to everyone who is taking a sociology class (even if that means at 7:30 am!).
Professor Kamei is a prime example of someone who is impeccable at what he does. His passion to teach sociology can be felt from day one. Tests are average if you study. Definitely a class that you will remember.
He is definitely not the easiest out there, but his class will certainly be one of the most memorable. You can tell that he put a lot of effort into his lectures and into everything that he tries to explain to you in his office hours. A great personality and he knows almost everyone in the class (Big lecture hall)!
Tough grader but if you actually put in the time to study it will be an easy A. Great teacher & Lectures.
He doesn't have you buy a textbook so show up to class! His lectures are fun so you'll want to anyway! I had his 7:35am class and I never missed it once. He is a very fair grader, he does part essay part multiple choice tests but show up to class and study the notes and you'll do fine. I wish I could take him again!
Strict grader. Friendly teacher. Cares about his students and is always there to help you. You must really study to get a good grade in his class. Also a laid back chill teacher. He's cool.
Great professor. He knew everyone in my 70 student summer class. Lectures are power point and the bulk of the tests are from the lecture. If there's something in the book that will be on the test he'll tell you. He's very willing to help and encourages students to email. If you do the study guide essay questions and study notes you're good
Took his class in summer school, he is very entertaining so you won't fall asleep. Tests were not too bad. Multiple choice and mini essay questions. Essay Questions can be hard sometimes. Tells you a list of questions he may ask study all to get a good grade. He has a couple writing assignments which are not hard at all. Overall fun charismatic guy
When I took his class over the summer the bookstore made a mistake and did not order books so we had to use e-books and since I absolutely hate ebooks I did not bother opening it up. With that being said, you do not need to read the book to get an A. I would know cause I did it. Just make sure you understand the concepts and how everything works!
Kamei is a great man, but the tests were ridiculous. You'll have to choose between studying for the 4 essays or studying for the multiple choice. Just prepare to dedicate yourself to this class. I was a guy who had extracurriculars and did not think it would be this tough.
Even taking a 7am with him was worth it because he's so full of energy and enthusiasm. His tests are just short essay questions and multiple choice, but they're time consuming to study for. You're definitely going to have to take notes, read, and study for this class, but he's always happy to help and there is NO excuse for failing. He's awesome!
He's an amazing professor! I was really into his class. Had us use an e-book, but didn't even crack it open to read the chapters. Study his notes and answer every essay question that he gives on the study guide and you'll be fine. Four test, each have about 3-4 essay questions. Two papers, he does mark down for grammar. However, I Def. recommend
All lecture. No homework. Your grade depends only on tests. Very hard tests with essay questions. He's super funny but I highly recommend not to take him, i fell asleep in his class every single day.
Professor Kamei is the BOMB!! ;). He is a great teacher!!!! Also sociology is so interesting!! He explains everything so well, shows videos that show examples of the concept. You must show up to class to get the notes or you will not pass. Sociology is something that everyone can benefit from and learn so much from!!!!
DO NOT take his class whatever you do, super hard. Im an A student and i was struggling throughout the course, save yourself and take any other professor.
Kamei is a rare breed of professors. He is like being taught by an uncle. Many of us SOC majors who are taught by him go on to UCB, UCLA, Stanford, and Yale. Because of his methods of teaching, he has prepared many of us to go onto the next level. He has the ability to inspire others, give hilarious lectures, and can break down theory perfectly.
One of the best professors I've had at GCC! Liked him so much for Soc 101 that I took him again for Soc 102. He genuinely cares for his students and wants you to succeed. Tests aren't too hard- they are multiple choice and short essay questions. Reading the book really helps!
Prof. Kamei is a non-conventional educator. He teaches with his heart, humor and intelligence. Most of his students can relate to the way he teaches because he is so real. He is passionate when he teaches and engages students to the extent that we always run out of time. He is truly an awesome teacher. I could write more but characters limited!
Prof. Kamei's lectures are very interesting and funny. I can honestly say that he's a tough grader. No extra credits, or dropping a grade. He uses a free textbook to save students some money. He's very strict when it comes to grammar so I recommend to do his assignments ahead of time and have someone proofread it.
One of the most amazing professors I've taken at GCC! If you're either a sociology major or want to take a sociology class, I highly recommend him. He makes you work for your grade but he's one of the few that you actually learn from! Very inspirational.
Where do I start? Professor Kamei is one of the many great professors at GCC! He's funny too. The class is not so bad either just study people!! Multiple choice and short essay questions. The test aren't too bad. Plus, he gives you the study guide questions which is helpful. Take him! I promise you'll have a good experience.
I have nothing but positive things to say about these professor. Taking him for the summer was intense but if you study you will do good. Just don't study a night before because its to much information to remember. Other than professor if you see this you are the best!!!
if you see this, enroll and take his class now. BEST professor and class I've ever taken.
Dr. Kamei is awesome! This was one of the best classes I have ever taken. He is extremely helpful and inspiring. I would definitely take his class again!
Professor Kamei is one of the best professors GCC has to offer. I learned so much in this class. He is very approachable and cares about his students academic success. Make sure to visit him during his office hours. He provides study guides for his exams. He is a fair grader. Read the chapters, take good lecture notes, & study well for the exams.
The reading helps, but he will go over EVERYTHING you need to know for exams in class during lecture. DON'T MISS CLASS. Take aggressive notes of literally every power point. He will tell you what concepts will be on the test, so TAKE NOTES DANG IT. He's hilarious and passionate and a pleasure to learn from.
Great teacher, even better guy. Take a chance. Do yourself the favor and take his class.
I took this class over winter. You must show up to class and take notes on his lectures. It's helpful to skim the book as well. He also provides a study guide for the essay questions that may be on the test. If you study, an "A" is doable.
His tests are all multiple choice and paragraph essay questions, but he gives you the questions before the tests so you have time to prepare. He often give hints on what will be on the test. As long as you go to class, take notes and pay attention you will be fine. Studying in necessary, but not on an extreme level if you pay attention and keepup.
He's really nice and energetic. He also gives extra credit and the textbook is online for free. Study and attend class and you will pass. His lectures are very important.
I took Prof. Kamei for SOC101 and 102, really enjoyed his class. His lectures provide most of the info you will need for tests, but you should also read the book. He is always willing to help. You do need to study a bit for the tests but he provides a study guide for the written questions. Multiple choice wording is a little confusing at times!
I've never had a professor care so much about my academic success. He believes in his students and wants to see them do well and provides students with extra credit. His tests are great and is very generous with points when grading the essay portion.
I'm taking the summer class and we just had our first test and it was really easy... if you've been doing what you're supposed to. Read the book after being taught a chapter, pay attention in class, review and plan your writing portion from the study guide and this should be an ez A. 1 hr dedicated to this class everyday, that's all it takes...
Very kind professor. You will have to put the work in his class and ensure you get the good grade. there are 4 exams, 1 essay and its no cumulative. Test have about 30-35 questions and 3-4 essays questions 100 pts each test. Total pts in class is 525, meaning ever 52.5 pts down is loss of a grade. He responds to emails and is amazing.
I really really love this professor! Its not exactly an easy A, i studied hard and got a B but his class was amazing. I wish i was a socio major just to take more classes with him.
You definitely need to put in the work to get an A but worth the class he's super passionate about teaching.
Hard get a good grade overall in the class if you dont do well on his Exams. He tends to give only exams, no homeowork, and maybe an essay. Grade is mainly based on his exams so if you dont do well on those you wont do well in the class.
This professor is a great professor. He takes up so much time out of his day for his class and you will always get a response by him. He speaks with the class and ensure it ain't boring. (Grade is based off 4 Exam, Research paper, and rest participation which is free points.) Test is about 30 questions and 3-4 essay questions. (If you studychill)
Richard is an amazing instructor. His tests are very simple. Half MC and half essay question. The MC is straight from the power points. Before tests he gives you a paper with 6 possible essay questions and chooses 3 random ones. In other words, just plan out what you would write and you will ace it. A lot of memorization, but not hard at all.
He's an absolutely amazing instructure who genuinely cares about his students. He's really understanding (I was like a point or two away from my letter grade and he bumped me up) but his lectures are heavy. It's mostly 4 heavy tests with like one or two essays. Small extra credit here and there, but very lecture heavy. Great guy.
Nice guy.
Favorite teacher at GCC! Interesting lectures and tests are easy if you pay attention and take notes.
hes a really nice proffesor but tough grader! I studied a good amount for his tests and still didnt end up with the best grades :( , theres also a research paper due at the end of the semester. You should really read each chapter to do well on his tests m.
Probably my favorite professor ever. His class is pretty difficult but it is very enjoyable. I loved going to that class. He's hilarious but brilliant. I got a C in the class but I deserved it because I thought that because he was chill the material would be easy. Very understanding though. Usually doesn't take roll but very lecture heavy.
Professor Kamei is one of the best professors on campus. He is very educated and passionate about Sociology. He is so funny and enthusiastic. I took him over the winter at 8 am and I enjoyed coming to this class cause of how fun he is. He gives you the essay questions on the test before hand. Study the lecture and brief through the book.
He was hilarious. took his class over the winter semester in the morning but still was excited to go to class, highly recommend him. I'm pretty sure i got an A but the grades aren't in yes so I'm gonna put not sure.
One of the best professors at GCC. He mad al of his lectures interested and is very passionate about what he teaches. He does tend to go over the PowerPoint presentations fast but he does give you a study guide of exactly what will be on the test. Highly recommend him!
He is "the" definition of teaching. The tests are very tough. You definitely need to spend a lot of time outside to study. However, he gives amazing lectures and he is HILARIOUS. I really enjoyed his class. I always recommend him to anyone who needs to take sociology. Very intelligent professor. He really wants people to pass.
Talks fast and goes into depth about a topic too quickly, then moves on. This course wasnt easy to understand and none of the concepts were thoroughly explained, I was confused each time he spoke. None of the students ask questions which makes the class 10x harder.
Kamei is one of the best professors I've experienced at GCC. He brings his A game and optimal enthusiasm to every class. He has a silly but great and comforting sense of humor and is always available to look over your study guides and papers before the deadline. You watch such interesting videos every class and REALLY learn WHILE having fun LOVEDIT
I mean Professor Kameii is really good but the way he goes over the notes are horrible. He goes over it so quickly. The test multiple choice part is very hard he makes the qs really tricky and there is a writing part that is not that bad. IYou have to be really smart to pass that class. He doesnt provide study guide only tellsthe topics for essay
Prof. Kamei really cares about his students' success. Honestly, bad reviews just come from those who got bad grades. Yea, the exams are hard but the multiple choice portion is straight from his ppts. So, just take good notes! His writing portion is EXACTLY THE SAME as the study guide. It's free points. Study ahead! Great teaching! Lots of fun!
Can't believe this course ends in like two weeks :( I wish I could take more classes with him. Made me love sociology so much that I recommended all my friends to take a socio class. He is HILARIOUS!! Tests are pretty tough tho :p Exam average is pretty low, but there's always that one kid who gets like 100%, stopping him from curving. Still,great.
Sociology used to be one of my worst subjects but be made me fall in love with sociology. Very caring. It was such a pleasure to have him as a professor. The only con of this class would be that it was a 9am class (Im not an early bird). Other than that, it was the ideal type of a perfect class.
One of the best teachers here at GCC. He has great lectures which may seem to go by quick so do get the book and do read the book because it is helpful. His tests are not hard if you read, participate and pay attention. normal student stuff. Funny guy who really cares, go to his office hours because he makes a huge effort to help.
I love Prof Kamei, I was struggling in his class and he did everything he could to help me pass. I felt comfortable talking to him because he seemed like he cared about his students. His class is easy as long as you study and take notes!!
I took his class Spring 2018. You will have no homework or quizzes. You will only have 4 exams and 2 papers. Very accommodating. Responds to email in a timely manner. Would really help you out with the papers and lectures if you do not understand. Also he gives study guides for his essay so you know the essay questions beforehand.
I just took Mr. Kamei last Spring, I've taken Sociology at a different college and none of them were as up to date about the world and passionate about the subject as he was. He loves participation. It will help your grade the more involved you are. Read the book and study your notes, no hw. Easy class. He's hilarious, loved him! I learned so much!
Took his SOC101 class and I absolutely loved it. Highly recommend even if you aren't a SOC major. Reading is important and respectful participation encouraged. I took this as a fast track class but I wish I would have waited until fall because he had to cut out some content to make everything fit. Will def take classes with Prof. Kamei again!
Lectures are extremely heavy! He gets off topic a lot, worse part is, he doesnt give a study guide for hismultiple choice test. His homeworks are tough graded, but its still better than no study guide.
He gives class no study guide and hard tests.
Horrible... this man just rushes through the slides without spending time and explain to the class. When the test time comes he only gives us study guide for the essay questions but not the multiple choice. He gets mad at the stupidest things... There are many other professors to chose from. Im surprised he has a high ratingWe need some updated 1s
WORST PROFESSOR EVER, there are wayy better professors out there teaching Sociology 101 that you can get an easy A, but this guy just makes it impossible for you to get an A. Take my advice and DO NOT take his class.
Mr. Kamei is a very good professor who cares about his students success. I don't know why some students are hating on him lately, but there is more to college than easy A's.
Professor Kamei is the best professor I've had at GCC. He is genuinely so passionate about his job and loves to interact with his students. His class is not an easy A but if you study you'll do fine. I highly recommend this class and thoroughly enjoyed it. YOU WILL LOVE HIM!!
Don't listen to the 4 recent bad reviews in a row. They were probably written by the same lazy person who never studied. Let me put things in perspective: I'm not a good student. Waited until the night before to start studying for the exams (during summer) and got As on all exams. Kamei is an AMAZING, HILARIOUS professor who never stops smiling.
I truly enjoyed this class. He is such a cool guy and a wonderful proffesor. It was an easy A for me because I took good notes. He also gives hints on what some of the test questions are. He is super chill and funny. He gives little extra credit but the points are enough. I almost never say this, but I will definitely miss this class.
One of my favorite professors. Very humble and educated. The tests are not hard; they are logical. It's just amazing how much I've learned from his class. The studying process was so interesting unlike the majority of the classes that I took. He is also very fair when it comes to grading. Take his class; you won't regret.
Professor Kamei is a hilarious and nice professor who really cares about his students. 4 tests (100 pts each) and two papers which worth 110 pts total. The test questions are exactly from his slides so be sure to take good notes. Not an easy A but it is pretty doable if you try. The best professor I've had. Highly recommend taking him!
Took him in the summer session. His amazing lectures and humor made waking up at 8am worth it. Tests were based completely off of his lectures, so take good notes! Lectures are clear, relevant, straightforward, and enjoyable. He also provides a free online version of the book. 10/10 would recommend! One of my fav professors at GCC.
Honestly, chillest teacher out there. Took him in summer, all his test were based on his lecture notes. Just copy everything on his slides and Bam! A+. The tests have few multiple choice questions and 2-3 paragraph questions (all in his study guide). Very Organized and Hilarious. He has interesting stories that are worth taking this class.
Best professor at GCC. Professor Kamei is so inspirational and enthusiastic. I can say that this class is the best class I have taken at GCC. Tests are not hard if you study and pay attention during the lectures. Highly recommend to take the class.
I took Professor Kamei's class my first semester back in school after dropping out for 6 years and I loved it. In this class it is very important to study. If you have no idea how to study, just read and memorize your notes from class very carefully. There are 4 exams and 2 written assignments. This class is not an easy A but totally passable.
He is the best, if you have an opportunity to take his soc 101 course I highly recommend it. Soc 101 can be hard for some people, but he is super accessible and makes the concepts fun and easy for everyone. If you have a problem he is very available outside of class. Don't bother reading the book, just show up and study your class notes
He provides lots of prep for his tests. His lectures are the base for his tests. You need to take good notes if you want a high grade. Very encouraging professor who is willing to meet with you if you need extra help. Hes funny too!
So, Mr. Kamei is one of the kindest professors that I have had at GCC. His class was difficult and I spent a lot of hours preparing for the tests that we would have. And, you must also be present for lectures, as the exams gives questions based on the lectures. Take good notes. He really knows his material, kind and intelligent professor. Recommend
Professor Kamei seems to actually care about what he is doing and always trys to engage the class. Very easy to get feedback outside of class and via email. Funny in a very corny way. Only downside is regular exams but theyre multiply choice and some written, usually based on notes and some book. Book is provided free on canvas!
Professor Kamei is excellent. He cares about his students and is always willing to help, if you put in the work you will do well.
THE BEST! Prof Kamei is so caring. He will make time for you outside of class if you can't make it to his office hours. He replies to emails very quickly, and provides a multiple choice study guide along with a list of all the possible essay questions for exams.
Kamei is such a sweet guy. He cares about his students and is passionate about sociology. Our class was large but he made us all feel included. He made me want to change my major! He had 4 exams and offered comprehensive study guides for all of them. I didn't go to his office hours but he has great availability and is very accommodating. Take him!
Love this professor! Make sure to use the study guides for the exams because they let you know exactly what's going to be on them. He even gives you the short answer prompts in advance so you can prepare. He offers a lot of help outside of class and he's happy to meet with you outside his office hours too
Professor Kamei is a very caring and funny professor. I took his class during wInter semester and it was pretty hard but he provided guidance and helped in case of any questions both over email and during is office hours. The class is lecture heavy and we used the textbook as well, even though it was very different from the lecture powerpoints.
Professor Kamei is a great professor! There are 4 tests in total and one research paper due at the end of the semester.
He is not a professional instructor. I followed the good reviews in Rate My Prof. and took his class but I wish I didnt . Your hard work is not appreciated unless you are in sociology major. He doesnt care about students. Lectures are very boring and he is very strict about the rules. Tests are confusing and he is very tough grader .
He is the worst sociology professor ever. Some younger Professors are more professional than he is. Dont take him by checking RMP review, because they removed my bad review idk why. GCC has better soc instructors.
He is not a caring professor at all. IDK how he has this good reviews. Maybe he cant handle online classes during Covid 19. He is trying to make class more and more harder.
Wow, please take the negative reviews with a grain of salt. You will learn SO much valuable info from Prof Kamei. He provides you with all the tools you'll need to ace the class: Study Guides and PowerPoint. Take notes! You can tell he genuinely cares about his students. Take him. He's the best Soc Professor!
Mr. Kamei is a kind-hearted man and a talented teacher. He encouraged discussion and took the time to listen to everyone that wanted to talk. I can tell he cares deeply about education. the only challenging part of his class are the essay questions on the test. Take care to study the questions. He releases them before the test.
Very Very Very, did I mention Very Good Professor! You won't regret it! I actually learn something for once and use it in my daily life now. Please stop reading and get this professor!
Professor Kamei is great! I'm not a sociology major, but learning from his class made it easy for me. His lectures are informative, is willing to answer any questions, and is easily accessible if you need help with the material. His study guides help and he will go through them before any test.
Amazing professor! He tells you every due date you need to know at the start of the quarter, his exam are mostly multiple choice with 2 essay questions. Take good notes during lecture(helps for the exam). I went to the SI sessions & we would work on the essay questions together which helped A LOT. Very understanding and easy going professor!
Probably the most professional and chillest professor I have encountered at GCC. His class is a little hard, but there is no homework, just 4 exams and 3 papers. If you want an A you have to study and pay close attention to his short response questions. He is a tough grader on the essay questions in the exams, but is lenient on the papers!
Overall a very professional and caring professor. The toughest grades are the essay questions and papers but the tests are usually easy if you conform to the study guide provided. Textbook reading is mandatory to pass the class but paying attention in his lectures will suffice.
He's one of the most caring profs I've ever had. Clear grading, reasonable work, extra credit, SI sessions, overall an amazing class and professor. He does everything he can to help you succeed.
Im so happy I got his for this fall semester !!!! He is one of the most amazing teachers I ever had I got to learn so much with his amazing lectures where it made me really interesting where I would participate in the class I hate that it was virtual I would love to be with him in class and meet him in person I would definitely take him again
Amazing guy! Professor Kamei really cares about his students and wants you to pass. There are very few assignments but there are exams every now and then. The lecture content is so interesting, too. I was hesitant about taking Sociology but Professor Kamei made it fun and easier to understand!
TAKE HIS CLASS! One of the best profs I've ever had!! He is caring and understands everyone is going through something... He will do whatever he can to help you pass the class and succeed in life. Lectures can be heavy but are very interesting. Tests are straight forward, the textbook is included, and assignments are very clear. GOOD LUCK!
Great lectures, not too difficult. I took it over winter and it was a pretty light workload. Take him for soc 101!
Let me start off by saying wow he is one of the most nicest and understanding professors I've ever had! He's amazing at teaching sociology. Take good notes and you'll pass the class. You won't regret it!!!
I have taken many classes at GCC and had some awesome professors teach me amazing things but Prof. Kamei is by far the most genuine, relatable, empathetic, conversational, engaging, intelligent, humble, generous and optimistic professsor in my opinion!! His Soc 102 class is really enlightening and you will actually enjoy going to class. Take him!!
Professor Kamei was a really solid teacher during this pandemic. He knows how difficult it has been during these times and empathizes. There are three major assignments and four tests in total. If you pay attention and take notes during his lectures and use the study guides he gives you, you are guaranteed to pass these tests.
Prof Kamei is truly one of the most caring professors I know. He only gives 3 assignments which are essays and 4 exams. You must attend the lectures in order to good on the tests. His exams are hard but if you do the study guides and pay attention in class you should be fine. He does not record his lectures and they can get a little boring.
The kindest and most understanding Professor ever!!!! To get an A in the class, make sure to write down everything he says in your notes pertaining to the lecture. These notes will be very useful for the essay questions. Test contains a few essay questions and multiple choice. Multiple choice is easy. Also make sure to participate. Take him :-)
Amazing Professor! His lectures are fantastic. His class has changed me from the inside. Besides that, I couldn't even imagine that I would write challenging sociology topic essays so easily, but I wrote them smoothly due to his clear explanation.
Lectures admittedly by professor, RARELY HELPS with test which carry the majority of your grade. Nice guy, passionate about the subject, but expects deep understanding of topics he barely broaches in class. Teaches like Soc 101 is "Advanced AP Soc 101". Beware, you would be better off by a textbook heavy teacher with more projects.
Amazing professor!! He really loves the subject. He can sidetrack but will give out a study guide so you can know what's going to be on the exam. He also gives on the essay portion 6 questions which he will question 2-3 on that list. You will be good as long as you study beforehand. He gave 3 assignment papers and 4 exams total for the course.
This man is the reason I became a sociology major. I unexpectedly lost my mom three months into the semester and he walked with me every step of the way to STILL make sure I get a good grade despite my state. Truly incredible at what he does. Prepare to fall in love with sociology and make sure you do your part of working hard.
Professor Kamei is a great choice for SOC101. I was really worried about the class before I took it, but he made the course an amazing and rewarding experience. The exams aren't too difficult but do require prep to do good. The assignments are also very simple, and he goes over everything in the course really well. He is an absolute gem at GCC!
Professor Kamei was very responsible, Efficient, and kind throughout the class. He always took time to check in with students, provide clear and easy-to-understand examples, and overall is a great professor. He's a great professor, probably one of the best professors at GCC.
Professor Kamei was very nice and he gave feedback on the essays we wrote. He was easy to get a hold of if you had any questions or concerns.
Professor Kamei is great. He has the be the kindest professor I have has at GCC. Wants you to understand and ask questions. Never makes you feel dumb and will work with you if something is going on. He is flexible and provides study guides. You will pass if you do your work. No surprises. He is chatty but you can tell it is because he is passionate
Amazing teacher who makes the class super easy.
Kamei was honestly GREAT!! So nice and caring, talks a lot but is so funny and makes you feel very comfortable. No homework but exams every 2-3 weeks which is awesome. I definitely recommend you take him!
Professor Kamei's lectures are very information heavy but will help you understand need-to-know concepts. I advise reading the book as it gives a deeper understanding of what is asked on exams. Exams consist of 2 SAQs and multiple choice. The class consists of very few assignments that are papers/exams. *Difficult if you are taking lots of courses.
This man is amazing, if you ever get the chance to take him do it. Most caring and respectful man ever. His lectures are very straightforward and this man wants you to succeed and pushes you to do your best. BEST PROF.
AMAZING HUMAN. At first glance, the class can be daunting. There are only around 6 assignments for the entire course, so your grade for all those matters is. Professor Kamei is such a kind man with a good heart. He made me fall in love with the subject of sociology. If you are taking sociology 102 take it with him!
I love him! He cares about sociology and has a lot of knowledge. Tests are open-book/notes and online, plus he posts study guides ahead of time. He does have 1 research paper but he is willing to walk you through it. CON: As interesting as his tangents are, he often speeds through his lectures due to them (his slides aren't good on their own).
He is very passionate about Sociology. Winter session flew by, 3 Papers, 4 Tests, read the textbook and don't miss class, you will miss A LOT of info if you skill class. His PP's aren't too detailed, you need to take lots of notes during lecture. One CON about this class is that he goes way, way too fast and you need to tell him to slow down.
Professor Kamei is an amazing person and teacher. He is so passionate about Sociology that he makes you easily pay attention to his lectures. Easy exams as long as you study. Just make sure to take good notes during class because he says a lot of important details that will be on the exam. He made me love Sociology! Take him bc you won't regret it!
Great professor, funny, lenient, understanding.
The sweetest, he's such a nice guy and the class is very straightforward. Only negative thing is he rushes, so ask him to slow down if he ever goes too fast.
Professor Kammer was amazing and so kind. He truly wants you to do your best. Exams are open book along with open notes. He does sometimes go off track and rushes through subjects, but I didn't mind. Gives good feedback and is so understanding especially if life gets in the way. Would definitely recommend to take him.
I'm so glad I took this class. Prof K is a great teacher & truly cares about his students & what he's teaching. Take notes during class & you will do great. Seriously, the exams are open notes/ textbook and he gives you the essay topics for the test weeks before. All you have to do is put in the effort and show that you care! Thank you, Professor!
Professor Kamei is so sweet and approachable. The tests were a little hard, so you definitely have to read and understand the material. It is an open note and open book tests though, for Soc 101.
He's a fantastic professor, his lectures are very engaging and he's always happy to be there. I don't think I've ever seen him not smiling. The work is easy to understand and he's always there to help the students. A great teacher to choose when first starting college.
Professor Kamei is a cool teacher. Cares a lot. Take him! And try to participate. It helps the lectures run smoother.
I took his class over the summer , which was a mistake cause it went by wayyy to fast. Professor K is amazing though , wish I took him in the fall
Instructors like Professor Kamei are few and far between. He is unbelievably sweet but, like all professors, requires you to put in the effort. The exams are, however, all open notes, so passing/getting an A shouldn't be difficult as long as you write down everything in the lecture slides. Take him!
Got a B in his class no matter how hard I studied. He grades heavily on tests, which makes up most of your grade in the class.
Extremely sweet and cares for his students. His class is always so fun and easy to participate in. Essays are graded easily but tests are a bit hard. The essay questions on the tests will boost your grade up so its not to bad. I've already sent multiple people to take his class.
Professor K is awesome - makes the class fun and engaging. Exams are open-note, so studying with unstuckstudy AI and the free textbook can really help boost your grade.
Very nice professor! The course was very easy and informative and he made learning very fun!
He is a sorta tough grader but he's really funny.
Tests are kinda tough but you are allowed 1 page of notes which is more than enough to do well. You should definitely take him if you have the opportunity.
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