3.1

Ruth Dunn

Sociology - Houston Community College (all campuses)

3.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
5%
Would Retake
143
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

5%

Would Retake

143

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She is SUPER disorganized

SCOI1301 - 1.0 rating

Dunn is easily one of the worst professors I have ever had

SOC1301 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

96%

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Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (9)
A (7)
Drop/Withdrawal (7)
Grade Distribution
A(16)B(4)C(2)D(13)F(2)A-/B+(3)
Based on 45 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 7
Drop/Withdrawal: 7
B: 4
Common Tags
So many papers (17)
Lots of homework (15)
Get ready to read (14)
Tough grader (13)
Tough Grader (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (5)
SO MANY PAPERS (5)
Participation matters (3)
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Ratings by Course

SOCIO

5.0

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SOCIOLOGY

5.0

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SOCI

5.0

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SOCI1302

5.0

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SOC1406

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

SOCIL2413

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SOC1406

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SOCIO0000

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SOCI2319

5.0

SOC1301

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Reviews (143)
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SOCIO
May 29, 2004

took mini 03. very good prof. just take good notes and study. easy A. allowed to skip final because average was already an A

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SOCIOLOGY
Jul 8, 2004

Mrs. Dunn is a great teacher with a lot of insight. Her tests are easy and the assignment is too. She grades with curves, I think. She doesn't require you to buy a book. She is a nice lady, but has an irritating tick. You'll learn a lot about life.

5.0
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SCOI1301
Dec 10, 2004

i really like this teacher. the class is very interesting and you really can learn a lot from this teacher. she doesn't require you to buy a book so you can save big $$ . i took her in the summer of o4 and i skip the final coz my average is high enough

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SOCIO
Jan 20, 2005

Professor Dunn is very interesting. Her test is quite hard for me, but you you do all the work and extra credits you'll gruarantee an A. Her class is very intereting and you learn a lot from life, you'll also walk out of the classroom appreciate more about our culture differences.

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SOCIOLOGY1301
Jul 14, 2005

hardest class.....hardest assignments....

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY1301
Jul 30, 2005

This teacher is great but the tests are not easy. You would think they are, but they aren't. But overall, shes really god, All u have to do is try and you will pass

5.0
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SOCI1301
Oct 11, 2005

I took her for Sociology and believe me, she does not play. She was really helpful and encouraged us with all our assignments. On thanksgiving day, she invited us to her house for those who did not have anywhere to go. I would recommend her to students who have not taken Soc . She is Stafford Campus.

5.0
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SOCI
Oct 17, 2005

Professor Dunn is an awesome teacher who is very clear and relates interesting stories to help you remember concepts. She is very willing to help students, if you ask. Her tests are hard, but not too hard and there is always an easy question for extra credit. She is awesome!

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SOCI1301
Jan 10, 2006

Explains loud and very well with clarity. Test are moderate as long as you know how to applied the concepts. She marks very hard on writing assignments which require couple pages but accepts early turn-in assignment to improve grade. Always do the extra credit it makes a lot of difference on grade.

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SOC
Jan 17, 2006

She was hard, but fair. Her grading scale does not emphasize her tests, but does the assignments & she does give extra credit.

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SOCIOLOGY1301
Mar 1, 2006

she makes the class very interesting with stories to share. as long as you pay attention you can't go wrong.

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SOCI1301
Apr 26, 2006

What a wonderful teacher she is! She shows through her words that she is going to be a tough teacher but infact she is not. She offers writing assignments 70% of the total grade plus only 3 tests for remaining 30%. I got the full 70% by just writing and submitting those assignments. Very very good teacher.

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SOC1301
May 10, 2006

Very good prof., she lets you turn in assignments early so u can get a better grade. The class is not hard it's just a lot of work but its easy.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Aug 14, 2006

Best teacher you cpuld ever tke. Easy as I don't know what. You have to be a idiot not to pass her class! Just listen to her lecture and you will do great! I never studied for a test, ever, and came out with an A!

3.0
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SOCI1301
Aug 23, 2006

SHE WAS NOT THE BEST AT EXPLAINING THINGS, VERY STRICT BUT IF YOU DO WHAT SHE HAS LISTED AND YOU HAD BAD GRADES ON THE TEST YOU CAN PASS THE CLASS WITH AN A. SHE ALLOWS YOU TO SHARE BOOKS

5.0
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SOCI1301
Nov 16, 2006

She is the best teacher i've ever had. I usually get bored and sleepy in my classes, but never in hers. Her teachings are so interesting, and I definitely recommend this teacher!!! :)

5.0
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SOCIO1301
Dec 4, 2006

BEST TEACHER of my semester. Kept lectures interesting. Nice woman. Keep on top of work & you'll do well! Let's you turn in assignments early for corrections. Definitely recommended by me! Exempts students from final with A's so just do your best!

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SOCI101
Dec 23, 2006

She is a great mom!

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SOCI1301
Jan 9, 2007

Great teacher! Let's you turn in papers early for corrections. I fully recommend taking advantage of this! She grades hard on grammatical errors, so let her see the paper before it is due so you can correct them. Lectures are really interesting! I loved this class! I got an 89 though bc I turned in a paper late. DONT DO THAT!!

1.0
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SOCI1301
Jan 16, 2007

stupid teacher she talks to much and gives to many homework assignments and test arent from her notes and i took her class fall of 06.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Apr 27, 2007

she is the most bad ass teacher at hcc. loved her!

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SOCI2301
May 1, 2007

great teacher!

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SOCI1301
May 9, 2007

Easy assignments and lots of extracredits. Lectures are intersting and gives lot of examples. Exempts from the final,if you have A average. Try to turn in your paper early. You will definitely increase your grade by doing so. You don't have to think twice before taking her. You will really enjoy. Dont forget to rate her after taking the class :)

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SOCI1301
May 10, 2007

Turn in work early--she will correct the mistakes. The study sheets are based closely to the material on the tests. If you know the general idea of the terms and do all of the assignments, extra credit on a reasonable basis an A is possible. My first test score was a 52, I did the extra credit and well on the next exams to come out with an A :)

5.0
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SOC1301
Jul 19, 2007

If you want an easy A without working hard take her. She tells you stuff which will go straigh to your head and you wont forget it. VERY VERY EASY teacher

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SOCI1301
Nov 17, 2007

I'm a DE student. Her MP3 recored lectures are very interesting and personal stories add clarification to the subject. There is a lot, I repeat A LOT, of outside class work.

4.0
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SOCI1301
Dec 2, 2007

This class was very fair. The homework assignments are 10% of the grade and she tells you exactly where to find the anwsers the article summaries are a breeze and extra credit is ample. Take the time to turn in assignments early and she will lool over them and make corrections for you to resumbit. Over all great class.

1.0
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SOCIL2413
Dec 4, 2007

I took Sociology online from this teacher. BAD IDEA she is a very tough grader. I did all the work completely and i still failed. I don't know how this teacher is getting such good ratings she was a total *****

5.0
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SOCI1302
Dec 10, 2007

She is one of the best she have been teaching for 18 years and knows her stuff. Pretty easy class, just do the Homework and short summaries and ull pass because the tests (including the final) are only 3o% of ur grade so i really recommend her for all ur SOCI :-)

5.0
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SOC1406
Jan 6, 2008

Difficult class, but learned alot. Professor has her opinions but always well supported. Considering swiching major to Soc because of her. Should be mandatory class for any person to votes. Make sure to listen to online lectures, the review all concepts need for exams. She tells you EVERYTHING needed for the tests, & well prepared for class.

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SOCIO0000
Jan 8, 2008

helll noo,,, i did all the required assigment and still could not pass the class.never again. dont u guys make the same mistake.

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SOC1301
Mar 10, 2008

This semester she has missed a whole month's worth of class. We had 1 class in a month. we still have to complete the work, but she doesn't explain things well. her Syllabus is confusing, very wordy and demanding. if you forget to do one little thing she will take off 10pts. 7 papers and 3 exams. more papers than my English 1301 class. lazy prof

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SOCI1301
Mar 22, 2008

lectures have nothing to do with exams. she clumps assignment due dates together. Test, and 2 papers due all on the SAME DAY! discussion articles are about 5 pages EACH. summary articles are 5 pages EACH. total of 4 discussion articles and 3 sumary articles. 35 pages of writing per semester total.

5.0
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HIST1301
Apr 3, 2008

4 in class discussions worth 5% each just say your name and a brief opinion less than a min, 3 article summaries just summarize an article in the book (10% each)and the tests are easy she reviews the day before and most of it is in the test, thats 30% for each test..EASY A+..ppl who said otherwise are dumb and lazy you dont even need the book...

5.0
2.0
SOCI1301
May 5, 2008

Very good teacher, interesting class. About 7 papers to write for the class, but is an easy grader, just have the required length and subject matter and you will get a 100. I really recommend this teacher.

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SOCI1301
Aug 27, 2008

This teacher has an eccentric method of grading assignments. In addition to that, she loves to mark her red ink all over the page, especially if you've spaced to far apart. Her exams are not easy, however she keeps the class interesting. I got an F in her class and made a choice to take D. Barnes for Sociology, so much better and I made an A!!!

5.0
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SOCI1301
Mar 24, 2009

Awesome, incredibly interesting, and super, super passionate when she teaches.

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SOCI1301
Apr 22, 2009

Cancelled classes constantly, clumped assignments together and expected them to be on time. Then she cancelled the first class after spring break since she'd received too many protests about "not having time" to do the assignments over break. Did not get my money's worth, and she was not the most helpful professor on top of this. A waste of time.

5.0
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SOCI1301
May 13, 2009

She's an awesome teacher.Although she gave alot of assignments but believe me , she is a easiest grade .Just spend time to do homeworks and you get an A . She allows you to skip the final if your grade above 89.

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SOCI1301
May 28, 2009

She gives a lot of work!! A lot, but she provides her own book of information so you dont need to buy a textbook. If you make sure to study for all tests and final, you should make a High B. She also gives extra credit and she teaches you valuable information in a entertaining manor.

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SOCI1301
Jun 6, 2009

I have a SOCI 1301 book for sale. $85. Please write me a note to: [email protected]. This professor gave a lot of works. You have to write a lot of papers and 2 tests and a final exam.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Oct 9, 2009

Great instructor! Very informative lectures and allow for class participation and debate. Kept the class interesting and learned of others views and outlooks. Yes there were alot of essays and she did take off several times but she kept everyone up to date via blackboard and learning web. Highly recommended.

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SOC1301
Nov 12, 2009

The bottom line - AVOID THIS TEACHER UNLESS YOU LOOOOOVE SOCIOLOGY. I'm only taking this to get into nursing school, and I have never worked so hard for a crappy core-curriculum class in my life. This is ridiculous. We had to write 14 papers and take 3 tests in 8 weeks. I have no time for my other classes!

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SOCI1301
Nov 15, 2009

I signed up for this class online for the 8 week course. This lady is very anal!! I could not believe the work load for the 8 week period! I have taken many online classes in the past but never like this lady there was a quiz on the syllabus that was ridiculous the syllabus is about 20 pages long..DO NOT TAKE THIS LADY ONLINE!!

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SOCI1301
Nov 24, 2009

No good. She is hateful, uninterested in your needs or questions. TONS OF WORK!!! The tests are easy but the MASS amount of 5+ page essays is close to crushing, especially if you are taking other classes.

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SOCI1301
Dec 14, 2009

Yikes! This woman is trying to make mini-sociologists out of us. 5 papers each in length from 5-7 pages. Along with 4 more other assignments that don't even need the book (except for one). She missed a lot of class and her lectures were on the big topics of society (like abortion and drugs) and not by the book. Take alone or max two classes.

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SOCI1301
Dec 15, 2009

She gives a lot of work, but as long as you do the work you will be fine. This is a class you want to take when you are only taking maybe one other class because there is always a 5-7 page paper due every week.

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SOCIO1301
Dec 16, 2009

She gives a lot of work, and are due back to back. she acts like people don't have other classes like Chemistry and Physics to worry about. I've taken many writing classes honors writing, and she grades off the wall. I personally would not take her if you are taking other classes. take it by itself or maybe with one math or something. Very rude!

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SOCI1301
Dec 19, 2009

For all of the individuals that wrote negative about Professor Dunn are just wrong.Ms.Dunn is a great teacher.I took her online for regular term.There is alot of work involved but the professor writes down in the syllabus everything that is expected.The book is used to write 3 Article Summaries.On top of that you have 4 Essays,3 HW and 3 Tests.Easy

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SOCI1301
Jan 7, 2010

Clearly states exactly what she wants done in assignments and allows early turn in for edits. Writing is mostly from your point of view-so if you have one you will do great. Some students are just slackers. You earn your grade here. I've been out of school for 10 years did very well. GREAT TEACHER even though I don't agree with views.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Feb 24, 2010

Great teacher! She gives a lot of work, but if u really wanna learn this is the class you should take. The best thing is that she's very organized, very clear and always prepared.

5.0
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SOCIO1301
May 16, 2010

She is great. As long as you know to use a computer and follow her instructions (which are extremely clear) you get an A with her. She always says that she will take out 10 points for late assignments, but she'll never does. Her exams are exactly the same questions from her practice tests; you won't have any sosprises

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SOCIO1301
Jun 23, 2010

GreaT Amount of work, article summaries as wells as essays are 5+pages and study Modules. This class will keep you busy everyweek. Dont take this class when ur taking 2 or 3 other classes bcuz u will fall behind, especially if ur a slacker..She missed alot of classes this spring. but other than that, her instructions are pretty straight foward.

4.0
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SOCIO1301
Jul 13, 2010

This instructor is one of the best i have ever had. Her class is very easy especially her online. Just make sure you go through all the practise questions before you take each test and you will be fine.

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SOCI1301
Jul 18, 2010

She is a terrible teacher. She is very rude and sarcastic. Last term I was in Dean`s List you know I`ve great GPA 3.6/4.0 but this teacher totally worst. Guys Don`t take her classes, I made a mistake to took her class. I`ve been asking my classmate about Prof. Ruth Dunn? well Nobody likes her Very rude person, The Worst Teacher I Ever Had

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SOCI1301
Jul 20, 2010

This professor is one of the WORST prof. in HCC.Do not take her. If you do, you are doing so at your own risk.She will fail you.I repeat,she will fail you.There is nothing you write that can satisfy her.

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SOCI1301
Jul 20, 2010

This professor is one of the WORST prof. in HCC.Do not take her. If you do, you are doing so at your own risk.She will fail you.

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SOCI1301
Jul 20, 2010

I think Prof. recommend herself !!!!

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SOCI1301
Jul 24, 2010

Difficult class, and learned nothing. I took this class online and I did all the work completely and i still failed. what kind of teacher this prof. I don`t know?? and then, I took soci1301 again from another teacher well I passed "A"

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SOCI1301
Aug 15, 2010

I took this instructor Summer 2010. She assigned eight essays in four weeks. It was hard to meet the deadlines. We used the Readings on Sociology text for 4 of the essays. She has 1,450 slides in powerpoint she uses for lecture. It is a hard class, but she gives you two ways to pass. Do the essays and lecture to pass. Otherwise, you'll surely fail.

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SOCI1301
Aug 15, 2010

This class involves a huge amount of essay writing. Instructor is passionate, but too much material in curriculum. Instructor tests are hard and there is not a lesson plan. Text book reading is completely independent. You must do lecture and essays to pass. The tests will barely help your grade. This class is done mostly through blackboard.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Aug 22, 2010

This teacher is one of the easiest teacher. Yes there are a lot of essays,,,, but all you have to do is,, write... write and write... and complete the no. of lines she has told to. And her tests are way too easy,,, just complete the practice test,,, and you are done. I just studies and hour or two before test and I always had more than 100.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Aug 22, 2010

Write,,, write and write,,, and complete the no. of lines she has told to,,, Attendance means extra credit,, you might not want to miss them, and tests are the exact copy of practice test that is in blackboard,,,those who didn't get good grades in this class are lazy,,, who don't write and who do not come to class,,, who don't even bother to look b

5.0
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SOCI1301
Oct 18, 2010

Very good teacher very easy like people said tests are from the BB i strongly reccomend

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SOC1301
Dec 15, 2010

This teacher is very energic and enthusiastic about what she teaches. She makes the understanding of the topic easier by using everyday objects to get points across. There is alot of writing for this class..SO TAKE THE TIME AND DO THE ESSAYS. SHE IS VERY BIG ON THE LENGTH. Pay attention & listen you will pass.

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SOCI1301
Dec 17, 2010

Do all the assignments, join each discussions and take first and second test as well. You still get A without the final test.

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SOCI1301
Jan 13, 2011

Syllabus is 22 pages! It is not updated so you are forced to waste time reading useless, redundant dribble, because, get this, she tests you on the syllabus! She is incredibly condescending too constantly repeating (seriously it takes up half of her syllabus) "write in your own words." Can't believe this is a college course.

5.0
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SOCIO1301
May 16, 2011

Teacher is very easy going. NO TESTS or FINALS PEOPLE!!! Only couple writing assignments and few quizzes. Got a perfect 100. She's cool and down to earth. Highly recommend her class.

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SOCI1301
May 18, 2011

hardest teacher ever,,,no clear instruction and alot of writings.dont take this teacher.............

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SOCI1301
Jun 6, 2011

She gives out so much work!More essays than 2 english classes put together. Essays were due each week starting in March. Between 3-6 pgs long. On 4 essays you have to have a mandatory class discussion. And there were about 13 or so quizzes that were also due online. Essays need to be in the EXACT format she wants. Just stay focused and you'll pass

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ENG1301
Aug 1, 2011

This teacher is so nice and entertaining. THERE IS NO FINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She gives out alot of work , but if your not lazy , you will be fine. There are no test at all which grantees a A or B in the class

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SOCI1301
Aug 2, 2011

She's a good teacher, but theres alot of writing and reading...so far this class is good, but i hate the class discussions cause sometimes i dont know what the are about...Overall shes a good teacher. Theres also quizzes which are easy...they come striaght out the practice quizzes so you cant fail them...You also need the book..you reallyy need it.

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SOCI1301
Sep 2, 2011

Professor Dunn was a great professor, I took her online 10 week class during the summer and it was difficult at times to manage with 2 other classes and a full time job but you just have to read and do all of the assignments. The quizzes are a "gimme grade," the practice quizzes are the same as the real quiz. She keeps it interesting, I loved it!

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SOCI1301
Oct 13, 2011

This class was very good I never had an interest in Sociology nor would I have read half of the stories in this class on my own but now I look at society differently. If you do as the directions state you can not fail this class add the word count on all writings, responses and you are for sure to get an A......Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SOCI1301
Jan 24, 2012

gish, she's the best. extremely easy, the videos are interesting, you'll learn a lot. men! u'll love it.

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SOCI1301
May 12, 2012

EASY CLASS EASY GRADE!! class moves fast but work is easy. took her soci 1301 2nd start online class and made a perfect 100. big assignment due once a week. she is very to the point, if you follow her directions easy grade. NO FINAL, NO TESTS!

5.0
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SOCI1301
May 18, 2012

MS. DUNN IS ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS!!! THIS CLASS IS SUPER EASY. I MADE A PERFECT A+. THERE IS AN ASSIGNMENT DUE EACH WEEK BUT SHE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING!!!! THERE ARE NO TEST OR FINALS IN THIS CLASS. SHE MAKES LEARNING EASY!!!!!!! TAKE HER!!!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!

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SOCI1301
Nov 5, 2012

Professor Dunn is great. She replies to your questions in no time. There are lots of reading but it's an easy class. Follow her directions and you will make an A. She also has class discussions every week but you will receive a 100 if you participate if not you'll recieve a 0. Her class is very interesting. Love her

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SOCI1301
Dec 14, 2012

awesome teacher

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SOCI1301
Dec 15, 2012

Great Teacher, No Test, No Exams, Just do the work lots of reading and watching video's. Always stay in contact with her online if you have a problem or dont undrstand. We need more like her. I enjoyed her class. Take this class...

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SOCI1301
Jan 11, 2013

lot lot lot of read and writing! however, you can get an A if you follow her guidelines. did online mini session

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SOCIOLOGY1301
Feb 26, 2013

Easy class, no test, quizzes, finals or nothing! Just turn in youre Topic assignments and participate in class discussions on you are bound to pass this class. AWESOME TEACHER!!!

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SOCI1301
Mar 5, 2013

Great professor. Took her online for a Dec.- Jan. mini-session. Very helpful and online instructions were very clear. Great class!!!

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SOCI1301
May 6, 2013

The class does not have any TEST BUT.... All of the forums and writing assignments can be challenging. She grades hard on the written reports. I would have preferred quizzes and a Test. NOTE: A Lot of writing. I took here online spring 2013 short session. I made a C. Also, she will give you a 0 for late assignments & does not care about the reason

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SOCI1301
May 13, 2013

Professor Dunn is an awesome teacher. There is a lot of reading involved but the Topic assignment questions are easy if you do the reading. I made an A in this class. Do not let the silly hat on the first day of class fool you. :)

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SOCI1301
Jun 20, 2013

I had Ms. Dunn for a 2 week course and I worked my butt off from 10am-8pm everyday. You will do a lot of reading or you will fail. She was very helpful and responded quickly to all emails. I learned a lot in this class.

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SOCI1301
Feb 5, 2014

I took this class during the winter mini session. Mrs. Dunn was awesome. We didn't have any quizzes, exams or a final to complete; only 3 forum topics total. Don't get me wrong, there is a LOT of reading and writing to do, but if you do the work, then it's an easy A. I made a 100 in her class.

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SOCI1301
Grade: A
May 13, 2014

I took Prof Dunn's online 8-week class: huge load of readings, 4 intense concentration assignments and no final exam. Pay attention to DUE DATE. I have to study really hard to get an A bc of the time condense, but it's worth. Very intelligent and great knowledge guidance instructor. I suggest you take her regular term. Great Professor!

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1301
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2014

Mrs. Dunn does gives a fair amount of work. Mostly reading assignment's. Her lesson plan is given out to you. Its up to you to complete it all by the due dates. She does not accept late work. I took her class online for 8 weeks. I stayed very busy reading a doing the work. It is an easy A but you will have to do the work.

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SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2014

Professor Dunn is a good teacher. I took her class online. Her assignments directions were not very clear but i got through it. She gives you a lot of extra credit assignment that helps you A LOT! So make sure you do it! She takes a while to respond to emails. However, it is an easy A if you put in effort.

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SOC1301
Dec 28, 2014

This is by far the most frustrating teacher I have ever had. She doesn't answer emails, she gives directions to do something one way and then she changes them. She also changed my grade from a 92 to a 77 when I hadn't done anything with the assignmen I have never been so frustrated with a teacher I recommend not taking her.

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SOCI1301
May 20, 2015

Professor Dunn is great! 4 long homework assignments, you need the textbooks for this and she doesn't accept late work. 4 easy class discussions. MANY extra credit options. She never gave a test. If you are willing to do the homework and show up to class on discussion day, it's an easy A. I loved this class!

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SOCI1301
Grade: A+
May 26, 2015

Professor Dunn is quite a character. My first day, she had purple hair and an octopus hat. She tends to give long lectures, but they're interesting. I recommend you open your mouth and speak; she doesn't do silence. There is a lot of reading, but not too bad. She doesn't accept late assignments, so be on time!

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SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Jun 11, 2015

Ruth Dunn was amazing. on my first day of class, she was playing rock music and wearing an elephant hat!!!! I was really worried but dont let that worry you. show up to class, do her assignments and it will be an easy A. I got an A and Im so glad I took her!!!! I advise you all to take her. easy class, easy A :-)

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SOCI1301
Jul 8, 2015

Worst teacher ever. She change the due date to ALL your work, she will up a due date a week in advance, and hardly responds to emails. She is a horrible grader, even if you follow her rubric you get points deducted for some reason or another. Shes a very emotional and sent our whole class an email about how she "gave up teaching us" the first week.

1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 18, 2015

I see lots of good comments for professor Dunn, I had to drop her online class because she was horrible with the instructions. she change the due date on assignments. In the first 10 days of the class I received over 400 emails. She never admitted her mistakes. Looks like she is a good on campus professor but she is horrible teaching online. :-(

3.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 5, 2015

PLEASE READ BEFORE SELECTING TEACHER.!!! I took the 8 week SOCI-1301 online class. Her syllabus was very confusing and overwhelming. By the time I understood the syllabus and found out were all the reading and work assignments were, I was already a week behind. Heavy workload and a lot of busy work. Only recommend if you are a Sociology major.

3.0
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SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2015

Professor Dunn is very clear on her assignments but make sure you don't fall behind. There is a lot of reading and long written assignments but if you do the work and she sees you put effort in to it you will get an A. Would take her again. If you don't want to do a lot of writing don't take her online class. No tests are given assignments.

4.0
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SCOI1301
Dec 7, 2015

What a mess! First 4 weeks same thing - over and over again- how to use EO. We didn't have a single worthy lecture, but she is interested in sociology, so I learned some useful websites just to broad my horizons in the future. The Ritzer book is great, too bad I didn't have time to enjoy reading it because of 12-15 pages assignments every 3 weeks

1.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY1301
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2015

DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF TAKING THIS CLASS don't get me wrong is an easy A but understanding the stuff will take you maybe a whole day so if you have the time for it go for it but, warning it will be overwhelming and everything will just be thrown at you so if you are willing to have everything thrown at you all at once for an A go for it

1.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 2, 2016

Dropped class. Syllabus and course have SO MUCH repeated info and assignments on different pages, its difficult to find what you're looking for. On top of that, the prof says if you ask her something already covered in the class she may deduct 5 pts from final grade. If she were more organized, I would understand, but shes not. Layout is confusing.

3.0
1.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2016

Her class was a disaster online. Shes super disorganized. Nearing the end of the semester our class was so far behind from her other classes that she ended up taking completion grades on all the assignments. It was an easy A for me.

2.0
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SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Feb 21, 2016

Professor Dunn's online class is such a mess. She really doesn't respond to emails, which is very frustrating. However, if you constantly nag and email her she eventually gets to you. Just beware of the long online assignments! It took up most of my time. Overall, I am expecting an A since it's very easy especially if you like sociology.

1.0
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SOC1301
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2016

Ms. Dunn is easily one of the worst professors I have ever had. I received an A, but it didn't come without 8 weeks of anxiety. Her online structure is completely disorganized and a total mess. She barely responds to emails, changes due dates, adds assignments last minute, never clarifies what she's looking for and never admits fault. Think twice.

3.0
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SCOI1301
Grade: A+
May 23, 2016

It was EXHAUSTING to sit through Mrs. Dunn's class. She complains the entire time and assigns videos to watch at home that were mandatory and then she would play them during class, so I would have to re-watch hour long videos. Don't take if you're wanting an interesting professor. The material was interesting but the class was rough. Don't take.

1.0
4.0
SCOI1301
Grade: B+
Aug 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took her online 8 week course thinking it would be a pretty easy A. Wrong. She is SUPER disorganized! She changes due dates and is not very clear on instructions. Hardly responds to emails or feedback and had nothing graded until the last week of the class. Not worth 8 weeks of frustration and anxiety, would not recommend taking her.

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
SOC1301
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You do 4 discussions and 4 question assignments which consists of many questions that you have to answer from the assigned textbook and she grades very hard on the question assignments. She provides 3 EC assignments, each worth 2% of your grade. She doesn't grade the question assignments till last minute and she is very disorganized.

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5.0
SOCI1301
Aug 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst and most disorganized professor I have taken. Doesn't take of her responsibilities at all.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
SCOI1301
Grade: C
Jan 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Ruth Dunn is not clear as n her assignments, she grades by few things, she never answers any e-mails from her students. Also, her criterias by grading are poor and her communication skills shows lack of clarity. For me, I Will never take again her class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Feb 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I feel like taking this course was a mistake. Her instructions seemed clear but as the course went on it felt like she was trying to force a regular semester amount of work into only 8 weeks.

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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SOCI2301
Feb 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is SO DISORGANIZED with her homework and due dates. She doesn't have syllabus and expects you to know which homework to do. Also, she gives a TON of homework, and they're all over the place. Her online structure is a mess and is confusing the follow. Nobody knows what she wants us to do.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
SOC1301
May 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The syllabus is almost 30 pages! Professor has poor communication skills.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
SOC1301
Oct 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dont take this class

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
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1.0
4.0
SOC1301
Grade: F
Aug 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very rude

Tough Grader
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SO MANY PAPERS
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3.0
SOC1301
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is awful. This professor is unresponsive when contacted, frequently changes due dates unexpectedly to allow more time for their own grading, and takes weeks to give feedback at all. The syllabus is 28 pages, incredibly dense and repetitive. The class content itself is interesting but I recommend taking any other possible professor whatsoever.

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So many papers
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SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is awful. she does not respond to emails. her instructions are pain. she requires so much work thinking that you are only taking her class and you are free all day. do NOT take her class . I have not ever faced such a instruction. she is never happy with YOUR work even with the help of tutors. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN A or B.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SOC1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Prof Dunn is sweet but assignsan ENORMOUS amount of work as if her class is the only one you are taking. The bulk of her coursework is only worth 30% of the grade while the other 70% is made up of a 4-6 page paper every week in addition to another 6-8 page paper every two weeks on topics that may not even interest you.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
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SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Oct 28, 2019
Would take again

Professor Dunn was AMAZING. She outlines all of the grading criteria so you know exactly what's going on. In cases of cancelled classes, she'll alter due dates to give the students more time. You definitely need your textbook because (at least in my lecture) she didn't give tests and instead did "reflections", which are summaries of chapters.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Signed up for the 8-wk course. Switched into another prof's class because her's was so disorganized. The syllabus, calendar, and assignment due dates were wrong. Emails were answered over 24 hours later, if at all. Layout was a disaster with absolutely no organization. I am an A+ student and was afraid of doing poorly. Do not take this class.

2.0
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SOCI1301
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Dunn spends most of class lecturing, so it gets boring. Pretty disorganized structure - nobody in the class knew what was due, when it was due, or how to do the assignments. Not a quick responder to emails. Chapter reflections (4-6 page papers due every week) became in class discussions bc nobody knew how to do them. Not terrible, not great

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
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SCOI1301
Feb 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online. She uploaded the syllabus but all the dates and due dates were wrong. Shes horrible to contact by email. You WILL be required to write 2-3 papers EVERY week, and she does NOT make it clear what shes truly expecting from assignments. She throws out any grade on the paper but doesnt offer you feedback. I do NOT recommend.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
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SOCI1301
Grade: B
Feb 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Dunn gives way too many assignments, as if the only class you're taking is hers. She does not lecture in class, she just has discussions that sometimes are very irrelevant. She also assigns a 4 to 5 page paper about what you have learned in each chapter.... STEER CLEAR IF POSSIBLE!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible teacher. Syllabus is 30 pages long that tells you enough already. All her due dates are wrong too. Tedious and frustrating homework as well. Worst of all, her grading rubric is very unclear, seems like she just throws a grade on the paper. Also this class is a lot of busy work. This was easily my most demanding class before I dropped it.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOCI1306
Grade: B
Aug 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her quizzes were easy. However, she does make you do a four-page reflection essay of the chapters we read. She takes the citation correctly and she lets you resubmit the essay again. No exams!

2.0
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SOCI1306
Grade: B
Feb 19, 2021
Would take again

Her quizzes were easy. However, she does make you do a four-page reflection essay of the chapters we read. She takes the citation correctly and she lets you resubmit the essay again to get a better grade. No exams! She is very bad at communicating and grades reflection on the very last minute. passed with 86

1.0
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SOCI1301
May 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She makes you write a paper on every single chapter you read. She acts like only her class exists.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
2.0
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SOCI2319
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I should of read all of the ratings. Upon beginning her class you are greeted by a mountain of instructions for her syllabus and papers. She takes her paper grading extremely serious and you must adhere to the rubric. Get ready to write because thats all you will do in this class, Read, Lecture and write.

Participation matters
So many papers
Tough grader
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SOC1301
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 13, 2022

I do not enroll in her class, but the HCC system changed my status. Her class was very long, no clear, no anything. She is bad at technology so she changes the due date anytime she wants. 5-to 7 essays/week is normal, read a lot and nothing is valuable. Almost students drop her class. I am extremely disappointed.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2022

There is too much unnecessary homework for the class. I'd recommend her only if you only have 1 class for the semester because her class is equal to 4. You should be ready to write A LOT.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
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SOC1301
Grade: F
Aug 21, 2022

I took this class two years ago, I even went to dean and nothing was done about it. Due dates were consistently changed, the amount of work was terrible, feedback was never given. There was so much going on durning her course I could barely wrap my head around it, it took me two years to get my GPA back up after taking this class and getting an F.

1.0
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SOC1301
Grade: D
Sep 6, 2022

Too many unnecessary essays, even if you are taking only her class for the whole semester, it is still too many. Be careful of your political view on her essays because she will grade you based on that and then spend time bragging about how bad the right-wing or the republican is.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
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SOCI1301
Grade: A-
Mar 11, 2023

I did class online. Her essays and assignments are not hard, but EXTREMELY time consuming. Shes slow at responding, I resubmitted an essay and sent her emails, calls, and texts to check my work 3 weeks before semester deadline, she didnt read them and never graded my work, it dropped my average down. her class is good, but requires TOO MUCH time

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SCOI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 30, 2023

Very bad, too much homework, too tiring.

1.0
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SOCI1306
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 5, 2023

Nightmare of a class!! Definitely did not choose her, she was sprung on us last min. I am filing a formal complaint about her as we speak. Needs to be stopped. I have a friend who has a PHD in sociology from Vanderbilt university & she says she never had a class with this much work. You have to write THREE 5-7 pg papers PER WEEK. Absolute madness.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: D-
Dec 11, 2023

Ruth Dunn was one of the worst professors I have ever dealt with. Her work load is absolutely ridiculous and impossible to complete in the time period she gives. It was too detailed, making it confusing. I would never take this class or any of her classes ever again. I would not recommend it to anyone else as well.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2024

You will be writing 2-3 page papers at least two times a week for the entire course. She assigns due dates two days in between each other. She does not grade the papers she assigns, so I have no idea what grade I am supposed to get one week before the class ends. I have been stressed out and do not recommend her if you can get someone else.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2024

Very easy but extremely time consuming work. Prof seems like a nice person but she is hard to get a hold of and is very slow at grading. Took her course for 8 weeks and she didn't start grading until the last week. The subjects are interesting but she assigns very detailed work and is strict about the rubric. I'd only recommend her for regular term

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Lots of homework
So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: D+
Oct 18, 2024

If you can take anyone else DO IT! This has been the biggest headache ever. It's almost as if she spins a wheel to grade your papers. When you ask for feedback she won't give it to you. Her rubric is a bunch of randomness but don't worry she follows it to a point but won't tell you how you can do better. Just don't take her find anyone else!

Tough grader
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SOCI1301
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2024

Professor Dunn gives an INSANE amount of work, especially for the 5 week summer session. The 3 page research papers almost everyday, discussions, and textbook reading required is absurd. She grades fine, but the amount of homework you have is crazy. Witnessed a lot of people drop within the first week. It's not an easy class in any sense

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: C+
Nov 20, 2024

Ruth's class is heavy on writing, with 2-3 page papers due frequently. Strict grading, but Unstuck ai can help streamline study prep. Avoid if possible, but manageable with dedication.

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SOC1301
Grade: D+
Jan 2, 2025

Please never take her class trust me. She assigns about 2-3 essays every week and is slow on grading but has the most to say about your essay you can be doing your last essay of the semester and she's just now grading the first one she assigned this is a tough position because you can fail her class with the slow feedback please retire Ruth Dunn

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So many papers
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SOC1301
Grade: D
Apr 18, 2025

DONT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!!!!!

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
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SCOI1301
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2025

Had to write 3+ page essay per week which is easy given the material but extremely time consuming. Her grading is very detailed and can be annoying at times, she also only plays videos during the meetings and does not truly teach. Would only take again if I had less classes due to the easy material, just extremely time consuming.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
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