3.1

Roger Neustadter

Social Science - Northwest Missouri State University

3.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
17%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
3.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

17%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I thought that his class was very easy

SOC101 - 4.0 rating

His lecture notes are bad

SOCIALSTRAT - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

29%

Textbook Required

95%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (2)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(5)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 9 reported grades
B: 4
A+: 2
B-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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Reviews (89)
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ANTHROPOLO
Oct 22, 2001

Jumps around somtimes on topics, kinda kooky but all-around nice guy.

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EVERYTHING
Oct 24, 2001

great guy-either you like him or you don't...he's VERY smart! kind of a hippie!

5.0
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SOCDELIQ
Dec 2, 2002

Read, know your stuff or get the Hell out of his class, Awesome professor 5stars

4.0
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DELINQUENC
Apr 11, 2003

He's a great person but a hard test giver. STUDY!!! STUDY!!!!!!!!

1.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Jul 3, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
FAMILY
Jul 4, 2003

Best course I've ever taken

5.0
1.0
CORRECTION
Jul 5, 2003

all ways helpful, deserves a raise

4.0
1.0
ANTHROPOLO
Jul 7, 2003

Very boring, but hey his classes are easy

5.0
1.0
ANTHRO
Aug 15, 2003

Extremely bright, knows his stuff, conveys his enthusiasm to students

2.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Sep 15, 2003

Roger tries to make jokes in class all the time. They are usually not that funny and sometimes offensive.

5.0
1.0
330
Oct 5, 2003

interesting course, great readings, great sense of humor

3.0
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THEFAMILY
Oct 28, 2003

His tests are hard. You have to go to class because he takes most of his info from. Especially on Fridays. Have to read the other books he assigns.

5.0
1.0
FAMILY
Oct 31, 2003

Too bad for non readers and slackers, but the material is great and taught well

4.0
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ANTHROPOLO
Nov 11, 2003

He is a nice person....but the class is very hard to stay awake in. He mumbles a lot and u have to know everything that he says in the class for the test. SO STAY AWAKE! haha But otherwise it's not too bad

5.0
3.0
ANTHRO
Nov 14, 2003

I like his class. It is very boring, but He is a very nice guy and understanding! You must stay awake to do well in the class.

4.0
3.0
SOCTHEORY
Nov 21, 2003

Odd sense of humor, but very funny if you get his jokes.

3.0
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SOCSTRAT
Dec 7, 2003

The class is boring, but easy if you're good at memorizing notes. He seems to think that he's a teaching god. He wrote in the syllabus this would be a non-pussified class.

5.0
1.0
SOCSTRAT
Dec 26, 2003

very informative I learned a lot, funny and inforative

4.0
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SOCTHEORY
Apr 1, 2004

Social theory isn't as hard as everyone says it is. I would quess 3/4 of the class has an A or B.

5.0
1.0
ANTHRO
Apr 12, 2004

No Comments

2.0
3.0
GENANTHRO
Apr 17, 2004

This guy is hilarious! His class is very boring, but I think that will apply wheather he taught the class or not...it's Anthro. Not a bad teacher but he has a tendency to not finish his sentences in lectures and that makes it hard to follow.

5.0
2.0
GENANTHRO
Apr 18, 2004

He has an odd sense of humor but funny nonetheless. Be sure to come to class because he tests over all the notes. He is entertaining and very easy to understand and comprehend. I recommend taking him any chance you get.

3.0
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ANTHRO
Apr 26, 2004

This class is like my only nap of the week. It's totally boring! And this guy doesn't make it any better! He can't lecture at all, he mumbles a lot and that drives me crazy!! Seems like he knows his stuff but just can't teach it!!

1.0
5.0
FEMDELINQ
May 3, 2004

Terrible teacher, studying for tests is nothing but guess work. I'm going into my senior year and thanks to Roger I now have my first D on my transcipt. Good luck with any sort of conversation with him, it seems to be impossible he just sort of mumbles.

5.0
1.0
FAMILY
May 16, 2004

This teacher makes the material entertaining and interesting. It will open doors to your understanding of the family in society. He knows his stuff. Has been extremely helpful to me

1.0
5.0
SSSOCC
Sep 28, 2004

VERY BAD, AVIOD HIM LIKE THE PLAUGE. HE WILL MAKE YOU LIFE A LIVING HELL AND SCREW UP YOUR TRANSCRIPT. HIS STUDY GUIDES ARE GEARED TO A c AVERAGE BEWARE! TALKING TO HIM IS POINTLESS, HE THINKS HE KNOW IT ALL AND DOES NOT WANT STUDENTS TO SUCCEED

5.0
1.0
SOCIALSTR
Oct 9, 2004

has a big heart, concerned with student achievement

5.0
1.0
SOCSTRAT
Oct 16, 2004

Best instructor I've had. Material is substantive and well presented. Hard but fair, not for the faint hearted or study guide addicted

5.0
1.0
FAMILY
Oct 30, 2004

Interesting course, challenging material, makes you think Teacher is very bright and very funny.

5.0
3.0
SCCULTCORRECTIO
Grade: B-
Dec 8, 2004

Roger is a great teacher, he might be a little dull once in a while, and might not take student's attitudes, but he still knows his stuff, and really does care for the students that he enjoys. Just act interested, and be respectful to him and you will do fine. and a hottie!

5.0
1.0
FAMILY
Dec 27, 2004

I enjoyed this class very much. He tries to make the class enjoyable and interesting - mixes current events and videos into class. Definetly one of the best classes that I've taken.

5.0
2.0
SOCIALSTRAT
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jan 7, 2005

Teacher really knows his stuff, can be very helpful, is a very approachable teacher who clearly is interested in and likes what he teaches. I got a lot out of this class

2.0
2.0
DELINQUENCY
Apr 12, 2005

This is ,mysecond class with Roger. I got an A in the first class, and I'm getting an A in this class BUT he STILL feels the need to ridicule me in front of the class. The guy has a real attitude problem and expects his A students to be perfect socially and academically. MEAN GUY

4.0
2.0
DEL
Apr 12, 2005

That's the purpose of an "A" student? Right? Toughen up.

5.0
2.0
DELINQUENCY
Apr 16, 2005

Getting an A in soc class is like getting the sun shine. This guy actually teaches something substantive, and even something about using class time

5.0
3.0
DELINQ
Apr 19, 2005

Challenging class but taught fairly. 4 books and 4 papers. Tests cover a lot of material but going to class and studying take care of most of it. In class he is very confrontational but only if you have an opinion. If you are afraid of being "harassed" then keep quiet and he will leave you alone.

5.0
1.0
DELINQUENCY
Apr 19, 2005

Much of this class involves discussing books. All he does is ask people to explain their opinions. He asks follow up questions. I've found him to be very mild and open. He also has been very helpful in giving advice on writing style. 2 thumbs up!

5.0
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ANTHFAMSOCTHE
Jun 1, 2005

his mannerisms are priceless just like his tiger shirt. he may come off as alarming at first but you grow to love him. he's very knowledgable and is passionate about what he teaches. get to know the guy and he will definitely help you out.

5.0
3.0
ANTHROPOLOGY
Sep 4, 2005

Only had a week of class and I can tell its going to be great, he's a nice guy with a good sense of humor.

1.0
5.0
ANTHROP
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2005

He's a little strange, a bit condescending and DO NOT be absent. If you like to watch video after video then take the class ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

5.0
1.0
VARIOUSSOC
Mar 3, 2006

Really nice guy. Study his study guides and read what he tells you to and his classes are impossible to do poorly in. Played an entire Simpsons episode in class. Played a Chapelle's Show clip, as well. Basically, just loves reading books and Comedy Central. If he disagrees with you on ANYTHING, he will tell you to your face, usually immediately.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Apr 5, 2006

Interesting class - good teacher. VERY easy to follow his notes, all you have to do is follow the study guide and the test is a breeze. Also watch a lot of documentaries - at the most unexpected times he says hillarious things, which you don't expect. I would recommend him to anyone

1.0
1.0
ANTHRO
Apr 9, 2006

condescending is his middle name - but yuo can get an A

4.0
1.0
GENSOC101
Jul 2, 2006

Good teacher, nice person. His notes are a little confusing, but the overall class is interesting and easy.

1.0
5.0
ANTHR101
Sep 28, 2006

Not helpful, not nice at all, and really biased. If you're not one of his favorites from the beginning, you're getting a C or below. Period.

1.0
5.0
FAM35
Nov 6, 2006

Condescending is right!!! Boring boring and more boring!! I hate this class. If you need to sleep or like to watch boring clips and/or movies every day, you will like it.

4.0
3.0
SOC101
Nov 11, 2006

This is the only class i look forward to on MWF. Roger speaks the lingo of college kids and is always a riot in class. he's easygoing and the movie clips we watch are educational and entertaining. GO TO CLASS-- the short answers on the test are taken from the videos. great teacher for soc.

3.0
1.0
SOC011
Nov 14, 2006

This class is soooo easy!!! take it!! he has extra credit on every test. You do have to go to class b/c you watch lots of movies..but they are the simpsons and SNL!

3.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 7, 2006

Gen Soc is so easy!! watches a lot and lot of videos mostly SNL and simpsons and south park!! Tests and notes are a little confusing but just stick with it and should get an A in the class

1.0
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SOC330
Feb 8, 2007

No Comments

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2.0
FAMIL217
Apr 6, 2007

Roger is by far my favorite professor at Northwest. Although he isnt very helpful outside the classroom, in class he does a great job of helping you learn the material. Lots of videos, but all are very interesting. He even throws in some Chappell's Show and Simpsons. Gives study guides and ec on every test. Very easy to follow. Great teacher.

3.0
2.0
SOC101
Apr 10, 2007

This class is very easy to get an A. Class consists of taking notes and watching videos- including the chappelle show. Tests are pretty easy...there is always extra credit and the short answers usually come from the videos. Be prepared to hear the word "essentially" about 30 times during each class! haha

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Apr 10, 2007

He's a nice guy. Not always the most exciting to listen to, but nice. He can be surprisingly funny at times, too. The notes he gives are very basic and easy to follow, and, as has been stated several times, he shows a lot of videos. They're usually very interesting. He gives study guides before every test, and they help a lot.

5.0
2.0
ANTH108
Apr 18, 2007

I loved this class. Every class I learned something new. I found it helpful and applicable to the real world. Neustadter is humurous. Tests were 50% from class lecture & 50% from the book. I found tests easy if you study your notes. Take extensive notes in class. It will help you. I found this class enjoyable, even as a gen ed.

2.0
5.0
SOC108
Nov 15, 2007

hard to comprehend...grade is based on four difficult test. No extra credit.

4.0
2.0
SOC108
Jan 15, 2008

Anthropology was immensely entertaining. The tests are based on lecture and vids shown in class, so you're best off going to class (not everything will be in the book). Not the greatest lecturer, but he tries, and he's a nice guy. Genuinely amused by life =].

1.0
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STRAT05
Jan 16, 2008

OMG zzzzzzzzzzz....I tried to avoid taking him again but couldn't, it was required. SO boring, hard to understand what he is talking about...dull, lifeless, avoid if you can !!

1.0
5.0
STRAT400
Jan 28, 2008

Lectures are so boring, notes are terrible, he's not friendly and doesn't care about the circumstances if you have to miss class, awful awful class

1.0
5.0
SOC100
Apr 15, 2008

Absolutely the worst. Rude, condescending, doesn't respond to emails...tests are awful...no extra credit..just a terrible teacher all the way around

2.0
2.0
SOC108
May 14, 2008

teacher is amusing, attendance is not required but useful for test information. do not expect replys on emails. overall, easy class, if you can stay awake, and alright teacher.

2.0
2.0
SOC217
May 14, 2008

poor communication, material is easy enough, pretty well spelled out. but the teacher is pretty lazy.

1.0
5.0
SOC443
May 14, 2008

terrible class, all subjective grading in which he uses any opinion that he has formed of you to decide your grade. all participation based, two big papers in which he gives you no guidelines to follow. terrible communication. doesn't follow a schedule. wouldn't suggest to anyone!

1.0
5.0
SOCCHIL
Sep 30, 2008

No help at all, never answers email, doesn't care if you have a good reason for missing class, very hard to understand, he makes comments sound like questions and vice versa...SO boring..do not take if at all possible

1.0
5.0
SOCCHIL
Nov 11, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES! No help at all...totally boring...can't understand what he's saying, won't reply to emails, doesn't care if you have to miss class...awful awful awful!!!

1.0
5.0
SOCCHIL
Dec 10, 2008

The absolute worst...don't count on study guides to help with test...he will totally mess up your world...totally boring and just an awful awful professor...why don't they get rid of him

1.0
5.0
SOCCHIL
Dec 13, 2008

I just graduated and please believe me when I say do no take this prof if you have a choice, I mean come on.. through all 4 years I got A's in every single class but his...if he doesn't like you he will give you bad grades and he's so boring, just don't take him if you don't have to !!!

2.0
4.0
SOC108
Feb 13, 2009

Down to earth funny professor. Shows good movies. Tests not hard but cover material in lecture and readings from the textbook. Doesn't like extra credit but thats understandable at the college level.

4.0
1.0
SOC217
May 2, 2009

His lectures and humor are a bit dry but he's nice. To make class less mundane he shows video clips almost everytime, sometimes they're boring but he tries to break it up with some Simpsons every once in awhile. Offers extra credit on tests that almost solely come from lectures so go to class. Pretty painless and easy.

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Oct 18, 2009

Great teacher. READ the syllabus, he does not like to answer questions when you can find anything you need to know on the syllabus. He shows videos every class period which take about half the class, and which makes attending mandatory. But he is fun and funny, and everything on the test is provided for you on the study guide. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

1.0
5.0
SOC101
Jun 18, 2010

This teacher is the rudest I have ever met. His lectures are extremely dry. He shows a lot of video clips that are painfully boring. His study guides are pointless. If you want a good grade in his class you are going to have to go above and beyond to get it. I strongly suggest taking another teacher for Sociology.

3.0
4.0
SOC101
Nov 18, 2010

This professor has a problem with mumbling in class. Sit towards the front. Though it is not mandatory, do NOT miss class. He shows a lot of irrelevant video clips, often taking "hard evidence" from comedy central's stand up comedians, and then uses them on the test. His lectures are dry, and points will only be from tests, no other homework.

5.0
2.0
SOCIO3837
Oct 4, 2012

Best teacher I've had so far. Everything he lectures about is on the test so you don't ever have to read the book to get a good grade. His humor is kinda dry but he says some of the most random crap in class which makes listening worth it. I recommend him for sociology.

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Mar 17, 2013

I thought that his class was very easy. Don't read the book, just go to class and write down what he puts on the screen. He shows lots of video clips that appear on the tests. Class is based only off of 4 tests. His sense of humor is dry but he says some pretty funny things every once in a while.

4.0
2.0
SOCCLASSES
Mar 18, 2013

Had him a few semesters, and I've finally this semester realized what a great professor he is. If you're only taking him for gen soc, he's probably the better option anyways because Shin is hard to understand and easy to stop paying attention to. The biggest thing with Neustadter is to remember the stats he gives in class, they're on the tests.

2.0
4.0
ANTHROPOLOGY
Apr 8, 2013

Going to his class is a dread every day. You can't pay attention to him talking for more than 5 minutes because he just rambles about the same thing. He talks really quiet and is not there to help his students at all. When I asked him for help he wouldn't help me. Don't take this class!!

1.0
4.0
SOCIALSTRAT
Apr 8, 2013

Really disappointed with this teacher. He rambles alot and I am lost majority of the time. His lecture notes are bad. He is very rude and doesn't care about helping the student, which IS his job.

3.0
3.0
GENSOCI
Jul 9, 2013

The notes that he gives are very helpful. At times you will have to read the book but not the whole chapter just sections in it. The tests are right off the notes. It wasnt too hard just wish i would have got a better grade :/

5.0
1.0
10102
Nov 18, 2013

He was a fantastic teacher that knew exactly what he was doing and knew what he was teaching very well. He was very good at teaching and was very passionate

1.0
5.0
GENSOC
Dec 8, 2013

Hated the whole class. If you have the option of taking another teacher do it. Most boring lectures I've ever head. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

3.0
1.0
GENSOC
Jan 15, 2014

Kind of hard to pay attention to, but as long as you're copying the notes he puts up & go over them a few times, you'll pass. Has videos every week that the short answer questions are over, but they're about main points that you'll get just from being there. Doesn't take attendance. Chances for bonus on every test. Reading book isn't necessary.

1.0
5.0
SOC3501
Grade: B
Sep 15, 2014

This class was terrible. Completely avoid this class. Take this class online. He was the most boring teacher ever. Very monotone and hard to understand.

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2015

He can be a bit boring at times in the general education classes but overall he is a great teacher who knows what he is talking about.

4.0
4.0
GENSOC101
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2016

Dr. Neustadter is very knowledge, but definitely makes you work for your grade. I studied a ridiculous amount to get my A. There are only four tests in the whole class and no study guides. Not going to lie- it is a very difficult course, but I made it out with an A so it is doable. If you show up and try, you shoudn't get lower than a C.

4.0
4.0
ANTHR101
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2016
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher. You have to take a lot of notes and read the book. Make sure to document his videos as well, they will be on your tests as an extra points.

1.0
5.0
SOC3501
Grade: B
Jan 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE. This professor has to be the most dull and boring person I have ever met. This class is massively lecture heavy. He is beyond monotone and just rambles on and on. Because of this, it is ridiculously hard to pay attention. If you do take this class, be prepared to take notes on EVERYTHING. You won't pass if you don't.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
SOC011
Feb 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mono toned, which makes lectures & class very boring. There is not a lot of assignments (3 tests, 1 paper, and attendance). This makes it that much harder to get an A. Tests are very difficult. The 1st one our class took had 80 something multiple choice/True & False questions & 13 short answer questions (3 were extra credit). Be prepared to study!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
GENSOC101
Mar 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

graded on only 4 tests that are difficult and notes are strictly lecture. the lectures personally made no sense to me and they jumped around a lot and made no connections to each other

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
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3.0
4.0
SOC011
Grade: B
Oct 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

To get an A, you need to memorize every note he gives on screen. He ONLY lectures. You also need to remember the key words or ideas in the video he shows you. His tests are massive, but all the answers are discussed in class. His lectures will be boring, but you just have to suffer through. Would be way easier to take online.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
SOC101
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Attendance isnt taken but if you miss lecture, youll miss a ton of notes and things that he says. He prints out typed notes and shows them on the board.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

29%

Textbook Required

95%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
B (4)
A+ (2)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(5)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 9 reported grades
B: 4
A+: 2
B-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Tough Grader (1)
Get ready to read (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

330

5.0

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10102

5.0

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SOCDELIQ

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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