show up take notes get an B. Dont even need book. paper sucks though.

Dont need book if you take class notes.Class is slow though.Easy tests and a easy grader.

pretty easy, take notes and she gives a study guide, pretty easy B to obtain. Dont really need to read the text, her notes have everything u need in them. just take notes and u will do good!

She is pretty cool and really nice. Just do the reading for the class and the tests will be a breeze.

She's easy. I got a B+ with my eyes closed. Coming to lecture is important though.

Cool teacher, not too hard. Pay attention in class and your set for an A. Covers all the material in her lectures. One paper and about 4 tests(all non cumulative)

The study guide that she gives out helps a lot before the tests. And the required paper shouldnt be a problem as long as you follow the handout. She even lets you select your own topic of an occurance of deviance within your own life! I wrote it out the night before it was due and got a 90.

Extremely Easy Class. Lectures follow the Book Exactly. All tests are multiple choice, if you know study the notes, you'll do fine. I recommend reading the book for reinforcing her lectures (it really heplped me) She grades difficult on the paper & not much instruction on it. Good Sense of humor.

dont believe what these people say!!! ,she is awesome, her notes are extremely clear and her study guides are very helpful. i have never met a professor so organized with her notes. i highly recommend this class!!

Very easy. The tests are straight forward. 1 paper, 3 tests (all multiple choice), no attendance.

Easy class=3 tests, 1 paper, don't buy the book. study guides to the tests! go to class and take notes, a lot of it is common sense that you've learned from 10 other similar GE classes.

Professor Liu's funny without trying. Don't bother buying the book - all your notes come from lecture powerpoints. The course is straightforward but I didn't learn anything new (dare say, easy). She's on top of her ****. Easy research paper (REALLY EASY). Three tests, no midterm. Felt bad for her, though --- people were always talking over her.

This teacher and this class in particular was sooooooo easy. It got a little dull at times but if you are at all interested in sociology you will enjoy it and like how easy it is! It is a no stress course.

This class was really easy. She has everything you need in her powerpoint presentations. Just take good notes and you'll be fine. Her stories from China are really funny.

This teacher is awesome!!!!! So nice, helpful, and real ezzzzzzzzz! Get the point take her class

Really nice teacher, class was pretty easy. 3 exams and 1 paper. Don't really need the book, most of the answer for the test are in her powerpoint. Gives you a study guide. Overall easy class.

Relatively easy class if you take decent notes and study her outline. Comparisons of life in the US with her experiences in China were interesting. Very helpful if you need direction on the paper. Book is helpful but most of her tests are from the powerpoint outlines. You will miss the unannounced class group discussion writeups if not in class.

Funny lady. Real straightforward with material. Easy midterm paper. Attendance isn't required as long as you know people in class to give you notes. Great GPA booster if you need it.

has she changed?

She's a cool teacher, I enjoyed her class and loved that she gave us a very thorough study guide. All her notes are on powerpoint and her tests consists of stuff right out of the notes and article questions from her reader. This class sure helped me raise my gpa w/o the stress. Her stories from China are hilarious. vERY INTERESTING TAKE HER...

easy class. very informative.

This class is very easy, take notes and your test will be on those notes. Also read the "reading" but the text book isn't really that important. Her class is boring, but overall an easy class. You do have one paper that is a short research paper of your chioce, easy also.

This teacher has a slight accent but it was not trouble for me to understand. She is not very challenging, if you take all of her notes down and study them for the test you will do well. Overall, she is nice and knowlegeable.

Dr. Liu is a great professor! Class is interesting and she cares about her students. Highly recommended ...

This class was VERY easy. Three fairly easy non-cumulative tests (70% of grade), one research paper(20%)on topic of your choice, and some in class participation (10%). Don't buy the book - I got perfect scores on tests without it. Dr. Liu is very nice, intelligent, and helpful. Not a difficult class by any means if you put in some effort.

SHE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR, THREE TEST ONE SHORT PAPER. SHE IS FUNNY AND EASY TO TALK TO. I LOVED THIS CLASS!!!

Easy and interesting professor teaching an interesting class. The textbook isn't necessay because her lecture notes cover everything you need to know for the 3 tests + Paper. Going to class is a must because she takes attendance and doesn't post her notes on blackboard.

Prof. Liu's tests are pretty much based solely on lectures. A text isn't required, but her supplement is required as some test questions are based on them, unlike the textbook. The bottom line is to go to class everyday (attendance is taken)and take good notes. There was a 6-10 page paper and is based on something personal/real life example.

Prof. Liu was adorable! She was funny without even trying. Her tests are easy and like everyone else has said you don't need the book. You have all semester to do the paper and it's not difficult. Just show up and take good notes and you should get a good grade.

Got a B in her class. 3 test straight up from powerpoint and text book. One final paper that you have all semester for 6-10 pages and its cake to finish. Attendance is taking at the end of every class and is 10% of your grade. Looking for a easy elective, not bad here.

Interesting class Professor very helpful. Class is simple 3 test 1 short paper & you are done

Exams cover mostly her power points, and a little bit from the textbook. 3 exams and a paper, pretty easy since she gives you study guides. Just show up and take good notes. Also, definitely start the term paper early on and don't do it at the end, it'll be less stressful for you. She's nice and tries to make the class fun! Sign-in sheets though :(

I actually really liked this class. Her prerecorded lectures are essential to passing and they're really short. I took good notes from her lectures, never opened the book and did the weekly assignments which take about 2 minutes to complete after you've heard the lecture. One easy paper at the end of the semester. Overall easy and informative.

Since online class, it's essential to listen to all lectures (they're short)/do all assignments & quizzes. She replies relatively quickly to emails if you have any questions. Quizzes come straight from lecture or the text book (almost verbatim from the book). Essay prompt was easy & you get to choose what film you want to apply class theories to.

Make sure to attend every class and take notes & study hard for her tests. Not an easy A but put in the time and you will do good. Don't need to buy books didn't get them and ended up with a B.

I liked Liu, but she did have the tendency to be rude sometimes. The classes are interesting, and 444 had 3 tests and one paper. Tests are pretty easy if you study, but the paper is a little more difficult. Grading is VERY strict. She's set on an 89.9% is a B. Other than that, she's good.

Class is composed of ppt lectures, videos and BB readings, weekly assignments is answering 2 easy questions due every friday. There is 5 tests and one paper too. Easy class if you study and do the work. Her tests can be tricky so make sure you read the chapters assigned from books because she will ask about 10 questions on book readings. I likedher

This class is easy and straight forward and it was a summer class. Her accent is really strong but I could make out what she was saying. Short and easy assignments every week and a test in the middle of the week. Essay is based on a movie in which the concepts are applicable.

Her lectures are actually very interesting. Youll need the book for tests. Her lectures are not that long and has short weekly questions to write for that weeks lecture. Tests are average. She responds back and its not much of a hard class. You can finish the weeks class in a day. I believe there is one essay but its not boring at all.

Pretty straight forward class. There is a schedule for everything. Recorded lectures, assignments, exams,and deadlines. Watch the lectures, take notes, submit your homework, and take the exams. You will pass easily. I messed up because I forgot about the date of the last exam and missed it hence the reason for my grade. Definitely would take again!

Professor Liu was an amazing professor. Her class is definitely one you have to study a lot for. If you do the readings, take notes and study then it should be fairly easy to get a B and above. Your whole grade is based on exams and a 6-10 page paper that is pretty easy.

PowerPoint points are straightforward. There are polls she asks you to answer during lectures and count as participation points. Short assignments every week but if you take notes of the PPT or watch the videos she assigns youll have no problem answering them. Didnt use the textbook. 3 exams, 1 term paper. Your grade is always updated on canvas.

Took soc444 and soc445 from her in the same semester. Needless to say, I got to understand her as a professor and the classes were pretty solid. Lectures and notes are really helpful. I missed one assignment and was borderline to getting the next grade and she kindly reopen the assignment so I can do it and it bumped my grade. I def recommend her.

This class was really interesting and touched on taboo subjects that would otherwise be skipped over in other classes. Best advice: Don't watch the lectures (she's a little hard to understand) - read the transcripts instead. If you do this, you will pass no problem.

Great class for a student who is able to watch lectures and do homework on their own time. Some quiz questions come from lectures and readings. 30-question quizzes with 35 min timer. Overall good experience.

Online class, all lectures posted. Use subtitles if needed. Every week a discussion that is 2 points is due, one paper, and a few quizzes.

I got 100% on both the essays and assignments. What brought me down were the timed exams, usually got a D on all exams except I got an A on the last one which had me pass the class. wouldn't recommend taking this class if you don't have time to read 50 pages weekly, watch lectures & documentaries & study hard for exams..btw exams are 65% of grade

If you go to the lecture its easy. Everything is based on the Lectures. I didn't read the textbook once and got A's on all the exams. The final Paper is heavy so start the book a month before. But if you understand the Lectures, it's easy.

Online class. Light workload class. Online textbook required. Short lectures with very easy and short writing assignments to confirm you watched. Various readings to supplement video lectures. 30 question timed tests (38 min) x5 for 65% of your grade. If you are not good at tests be weary. Decent online class to take with other hard classes.

This professor is a very good lecturer and her course assignments correlate to her class lecturers perfectly. Attend lectures, take notes, and reach out to her if you need support.

While this class is online, you have to put in the work in order to pass and do the study guides! Professor Liu was very understanding of me redoing my midterm after failing because of the death of a family member and was very compassionate and empathetic towards my mental health compared to other faculty members in the sociology department.

Honestly, the ratings scared me before I took the class but this was one of my easiest classes ever. I watch her lectures and skim the reading to do the weekly homework. The tests were also fairly easy. Just put in some effort and you will do fine.

Professor Liu's class is challenging, but engaging. The weekly assignments are manageable, but the timed exams require serious prep. unstuck AI and the course textbook were essential for staying on top of the material.

I was initially nervous to take this class, but it exceeded my expectations and was my favorite class. If you do your weekly assignments and study for the exams, you will get a good grade. She always gave feedback for my assignments but never gave me lower than a 90. If you show that you genuinely tried and you care, she will give you a good grade.