excellent professor, not boring, fair exams

a great course! very good professor!!

Zamoff is fairly unfortunate looking and has a REALLY annoying speech impediment

Over-study for the first test so you know what to expect then the class is a piece of cake.

VERY boring lectures, class is not hard at all. exam easy if you go to class and pay attention. interesting topics and information.... fun!..... but zamoff needs some vocal variety!!!!!

Tried not to fall asleep during reading and lectures. Zamoff offered extra credit to raise your grade a possible 10%. Not much work involved. Give him drafts of your papers cause he'll fix everything that's wrong

lectures unbearable if we were not watching a movie, a moderate amount of work but material is fairly interesting. Hes a tad weird.

He is really nice man, but a little ambiguous as to his expectations of students and how he would like this handed in.

Class was a little boring but there was hardly any work to do. Just 2 tests and one paper. Textbook sux unless you LOVE sociology. Still would recommend.

Super-easy class. Two tests and two papers. Only teaches 8am classes, which is the only thing that sux.

interesting class, terrible textbook, must go to class. Extra credit allows for huge grade boost (c to b, b to a). I wasnt interested in soc before i took this class, but now i am, interesting stuff

pretty easy, extra credit oppertunities. interesting class.

His teaching style is very bland, which makes the class pretty boring. The tests are pretty difficult and class attendance is mandatory. On the plus side, he's extremely amiable and he's always willing to help you out. His extra credit opportunity is fantastic.

His tests are very difficult because he gives you so much information but only tests you on small obscure details. He begins by telling you that most people will do terribly on the first test. However, he does give a major paper and an extra credit paper which he will go over with you before its due

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Although his lectures can be dry at times, his is the most well organized class I have ever had. He tells you what he expects from you in order to get an A, and all you need to do is show up to class every day, read the dense textbook, do the extra credit, and you will have an A. I loved his class

Not the most entertaining teacher but really knows what hes talking about. Tests are hard, but fair. He gives extra credit and a paper which helps grade a lot. Takes role, and uses a boring text. Other than that, the class is great cuz he is very organized and tells you exactly what to expect

The class started off very boring, but after a few weeks actually became somewhat interesting. Be warned, attendence is mandatory, although you can miss up to three classes. The tests are somewhat difficult, but he offers enough extra credit to raise your final grade an entire letter. The readings are bad, and somewhat necessary for the tests.

(Spring 05, Intro Soc). If you think this is an Easy-A course, think again. I got a B+, after the 10pt extra credit (the Jackie Robinson series lectures). Don't bother studying from the text(Practicing Soc...)..its irrelevant to the tests. After 3 cuts, youll get points taken out (i had 4) of your grade. Advice: Come to EACH class session ON TIME.

Ok, I really liked him as a person, his lectures were so boring and you can only miss three classes and he is VERY strict on that. Good thing is, you can fall asleep in theh back if you need to. Take all the notes though because the notes are what on the test, the extra credit boosts your final grade a full grade, easy but boring

Lectures are VERY boring. He Talks slow and it makes it even worst. can only miss class 3 times. Reguardless, it is an easy class. 2 exams and one paper worth 33% each. He is always willing to help you- you can even call his house. real nice guy. a whole grade (B- to an A-) avaliable for extra credit. TAKE THIS CLASS

Class boring, attendance mandatory. 3 excused absences. I missed 4, but he was extremely understanding. As long as you do well on paper and extra credit you will get an A.

I loved his class

Boring lectures. Main idea of class: "It's not black people's faults that they are poor/in jail - it's society's fault." Loves Jackie Robinson more than life itself.

Dreadfully dreadfully boring. Nice enough guy, helpful, offers extra credit. He takes attendance though and you can only miss three classes. Strange almost fetishistic obsession with Jackie Robinson. Pretty easy class gradewise, sitting through it is the challenge.

Pretty boring in beginning but interesting towards the end. Very easy class...just show up. Lectures are important because most of material in class is on tests. Study the people for the tests (almost everyone talked about is on the test). He's a nice, genuine guy who LOVES sociology...can be very interesting. Take the class...i'm glad i did.

Real good guy. Wants students to do well. Earned a B+ with very little effort in the class. Just go to lectures and you'll be fine. Not real interesting material, but a good elective class to take that won't hurt your GPA.

Real nice guy, lectures are rather boring, mostly because sociology isn't the most fun thing on earth. 3 tests a semester, no midterm or final. extra credit can boost you a whole letter grade! If you need help, go to office hours - he'll get you on track. Its easy to get behind because he doesn't assign HW, but you need to keep up or you're screwed

I loved this class! Zamoff is easy (although you do need to read the textbook because it'll be on the tests, even if he doesn't mention it in class) and interesting, even at 8am. Zamoff is a genuine teacher who takes his students seriously, at office hours, in class discussion, etc. SOCIOLOGY IS INTERESTING, I PROMISE.

great teacher, great class. he gives the most amazing extra credit opportunity that even if you dont do well on the tests, extra credit will boost your grade, its def worth doing! the material is interesting, go to class take good notes, read the textbook and handout for the tests and everything should go well.

Zamoff is a nice guy. He is very clear and tells you what he expects of you . There are 3 tests, each worth 33%. Extra Credit assignments are optional, but if you go to all 3 your grade can go from a B to an A. The class isn't hard, and he's really a nice guy; go to the guest lectures also because his twin talks just like him and it's comedy.

This class was pure common sense and it was boring! And attendance was mandatory! I mean, I would recommend the class to fulfil GCR's but expect boredom! The exams often have stuff you never went over! You could study your butt off and there will be things on the test that you have never heard of before or the answers can be ambiguous.

the class was really interesting & he's a good prof. unfortunately he has a monotone voice that makes u want to fall asleep. the tests were kind of hard b/c they included info from the textbook, which he never mentioned in class. the was a great extra credit opportunity which really helped. & there was no final!- only 3 exams.

He is pretty boring, so do NOT take his 8 oclock class, its torture especially becuase attendance is mandatory and your penalized if you come late. However if you read the text and take somewhat decent notes during class the tests are easy. He gives up to 3 pts of xtra credit and the assignment isnt that bad so its worth it.

An easy class overall. Must read and go to lectures which are boring but doable. Extra credit helps our a lot. Very nice guy.

Really good. Gives a TON of extra credit. Lectures and very interesting. Test's are not easy but they aren't hard either. I ended up with a B+ even after getting a 64 on my first test. NO FINAL.

i found professor zamoff to be extremely interesting. he definitely knows what he's talking about, got me interested in sociology. the tests arent bad either, as long as you put in time to study for them. the only thing i didnt like was that he uses a book that has nothing to do with what he talks about in class, and the text is extremely boring.

The lectures were somewhat dry but you can tell that he really cares about sociology. He gives a lot of extra credit. His tests are hard if you don't come to lecture or do the reading he assigns. It's not too much work. He is also willing to help people who want to continue their studies in sociology. I would recommend this class.

Dr.Zamoff is a great prof. His exams are intense but managable. Participate in all of the extra credit assignments this will help you out alot. Take plenty of notes. He also keeps an attendance record, 3 strikes and you are penalized. I reccomend this class if you are serious about sociology.

Professor Zamoff is extremely knowledgable- he can teach an entire lecture without looking at his notes once. YOU can tell he really enjoys what he teaches. He offers a lot of extra credit (brought me up from a B- to an A- for my final grade). Lectures can be somewhat boring and are mandatory, but the majority of test material comes from class.

Zamoff is the man. I dont get why people say the tests are hard. Lemme tell you my story, there are 40mc and 1 essay on each of the 3 tests...most is from class some from the book. i didnt take notes, missed 3 classes, read the chapters the night before the test and got an 86. he really knows his stuff and gives massive xtra cred thats easy to get!

He is a really good guy and cares about what he teaches. He gives a LOT of extra credit so you can do poorly on the test and still get a decent grade. Some people thought he was boring but he's not too hard or scary so i liked the class.

I got a B in his class despite getting a 68 and a 74 on two of his three tests. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. it is a full letter grade so why not?

I have taken Dr. Zamoff for both Soc 001 and his Jackie Robinson class and I loved both of the classes. The classes are not hard if you put a decent amount of work into them. In the JR class, your only grades are class participation, a big group paper, and a take-home final. The reading is at your own pace. I would recommend this class to everyone

Gives enough extra credit to raise your average by a whole letter grade! (I went from a B to an A by going to three extra credit lectures and writing a short paper.) Study your notes from class and read the textbook and the handouts...he tests on minor details.

OK anyone who has something bad to say obviously is not doing well in the class. I LOVE HIM! So nice, willing to help, dry sense of humor, and I love his NY accent- tests are kinda hard, but the class itself is easy and if you do extra credit you'll be fine

Professor Zamoff is highly knowledgeable when it comes to the field of Sociology, and it shows in his lectures. The tests aren't terrible if you study adequately, and he offers a decent amount of extra credit throughout the semester. Overall, he does a pretty good job with teaching Intro to Sociology. Recommended.

I love Zamoff! I worked hard, but didn't kill myself and got an A. He really tries to be helpful, always answers emails, and tries to get to know his students (even in the huge class). He is very sweet and smart. Yeah, you have to go to class- god forbid.. not really sure what youre paying for if you dont want to go to class.

Professor Zamoff is extremely knowledgeable in the field of Sociology and is very helpful when it comes to a student that needs assistance in any way. He is approachable, and makes very clear how to do well in his class. A very interesting class, although if you are a person who cannot pay attention in an 8 am class, don't take this one!

Very knowledgeable about sports/sociology, and it comes across in his lectures; also likes videos and guest speakers. Assignments are straightforward - an interview and article writeups, along with 2 tests. Tests are comprehensive and you really have to study, but they are not impossible. Any sports fan would get something out of the class.

Really an Awesome guy that is very interested in Jackie Robinson. He is well versed in so many parts of this class and his lectures are very interesting. Almost half of each class was spent watching an espn documentary or other video. 2 exams, one paper, and participation are each worth 25% of your grade with opportunities for 1/2 grade e.c.

Course was interesting though I took it first semester as a freshmen and I had some trouble adjusting at the beginning, though it DOES get better. Just take good notes during class and read the book (really boring) and you should do fine. Lectures were interesting but I was always so tired I would knock out sometimes. Th extra credit helped a lot.

Grades the tests tough but there is a big curve at the end of the class. I got a 70 on one test and low B's on the other two and ended up with an A in the class. Go to class and pay attention and do the extra credit. I didn't even own the textbook and I was fine (i just bought the packet of handouts). Took cause it was required but learned a lot

Professor Zamoff is an amazing teacher. There are only three tests throughout the year, but he gives an amazing extra credit project. In that extra credit project, you can bump your grade up by a whole letter grade. He is very smart, loves the material he teaches and knows it inside and out. You will have to work, but the class is what you make it

Professor Zamoff is very passionate about what he teaches. You need to attend lecture and take notes because he does not use powerpoint or upload anything from lecture online. He does not use blackboard. If you go to class, read the textbook, and do the extra credit you will not have a hard time getting a good grade.

Very passionate about Jackie Robinson. Beautiful course. Highly recommend.

As a non-native speaker, the course is difficult. There is no power point, no black board content, there is a book which is off the topic but it will appear the test in many random questions. We do have extra credit but rarely helped to me. Great teacher, but just too hard. Do not take the course if you want a high gpa.

Professor Zamoff is very passionate about Jackie Robinson. This course involves a decent amount of reading. Pay attention to the lectures and contact Professor Zamoff outside of class with questions to boost your participation and you should do fine.

Love his lectures!

One of my favorite professors here. Class attendance is taken for credit and you HAVE to read the textbook, but his tests are straight forward and simple. He is very knowledgable on the subject and his lectures are interesting, really a nice guy. As long as you take notes in class you can pass with at least a B. He offers extra credit as well.

Zamoff is a kind and passionate man that loves Jackie Robinson, cares about injustice, and wants his students to truly learn and invest in the material. Pay attention in class and you will learn a lot, though that does not easily translate to an A. Test questions (the entirety of your grade) are very specific and hard to prepare for.