WTH?? don't listen to any of these people...this teacher is the easiest teacher in the world. His lectures are crap, so just study for his tests in class. Read the book and u'll get an A. He also gives a chance for 15 extra credit points for each

yeah, i don't agree with most of these people who rated on here--although he may not have a very interesting lecture class, as long as you read the book and listen to what he emphasises in class, YOU WILL DO WELL!! plus, he allows a lot of extra credit!!!

Dennis is one of the nicest professors I have ever had. He is a bit confusing at times, but what professor isn't. He is lighthearted and doesn't intimidate his students. I would recommend him to anyone who asked.

he gives LOTS of extra credit; even though his lectures do not make much sense, i say, if you want an easy A, fill out his study guides, take advantage of extra credit, and study study. =)

His lecture style is mesmerizing & his experience interesting. Great choice of lit. Review sheets are brilliant & generous. One of the best profs Ive ever had!

This teacher is the nicest by far. He has good intentions and always jokes with his student but isnt too clear on the lectures. His tests are multiple choice but they are very detailed. However he counterbalances this by putting a lot of extra credit questions. Hes cool overall but the class is diff

He's okay and very nice...his exams are hard...but if you have him...make sure you do the readings regularly and do the study guide and u'll be in good shape. he gives a lot of xtra credit...i wouldnt even bother goin to lecture...its a waste of time! just go to the review classes!

He might be hard for a freshman or sophmore but i had him as a senior and you begin to appreciate brillant teachers. He is very good and knowledgeable. You might just need more maturity before you take him.

This class is easy. You don't even have to go to class, although I thought his lectures were alright, just read the chapters and go over the terms he gives you. 2 multiple choice tests and a final. He's also really nice.

Prof. Dennis is great -- class is pretty easy. Sometimes lectures are a little boring but the material and text are interesting. I'd recommend him.

ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE MAN!! so so cute...the class is kind of dull but he tries hard. The test questions are a little ambiguous but they're not too difficult. just read the book to back up his lectures

such a funnie little old man he reminds me of yoda hes pretty easy, but boring u'll fall asleep in class

very nice, understanding teacher. his tests can be hard, but if you read the book, you'll do fine. besides, he gives plenty of extra credit opportunities. come to class and you'll get an A or B.

Exams completely based on book. If you go to class, you'll do better. And he'll like you better. Lots of extra credit.

really great man & excellent professor. lectures can get boring, i recommend u take good notes b/c he'll tell u what parts of ch. u need to study n what parts wont be on exam. exams are pretty easy if u study. overall very interesting material/class & good professor.

He's one of the easiest teachers ever... i took him during the summer and you dont really need to go to class... he gives you a study guide with all the questions that will be on the exam... and he gives you 3 parts and each part you get to pick the ?s that u want to answer... my recommendation take him during the summer!!

This professor is very nice, but class is a big waste of time. He gives the students the floor for half of the class to discuss whatever they want on certain topics/issues. Some students may enjoy this, but I'd rather use that time at home to study for my other classes. As long as you get the books and complete the study guides, you'll do well.

He tends to ramble in his lectures & students spent most of the class time talking about their(mildly relevant)lives/interests. Show up 2 classes before the tests, he gives study guides w/ all the questions on them.He's really nice and eager to work with you.As long as you show up enough for face recognition and do the study guides,you'll get an A.

Sitting in class feels like the biggest waste of time. He just keeps talking and talking. But he's a real nice guy though. I get all my notes by looking over the shoulder of the girl that sits infront of me.

dr dennis is a great professor, he really knows what he is talking about. his lectures are somewhat boring, but once you get used to his style of lecture, it's all good. and always do the study guides before exams cuz that's practically the exam right there. and his laugh is so hilarous! i reccomend taking him. =D

I don't understand how anyone could dislike this man! He is so nice! Also, his class is simple, he hands out a sheet the literally lists everything that's going to be on the test.. if you study it there's no way you can fail! I love him, I can tell he loves teaching and he tries so hard to make jokes.. it's cute

my favorite teacher!! he's the best

Very kind and funny professor. He is easy if you just do the readings and he gives a Study Guide with what will EXACTLY show up on the Test! Lectures can get boring but if you show up take notes and look over the study guide you can pass GAURANTEED. You dont need to read everything either just look at study guide! TAKE HIM! Nice & funny laugh too!

one of the nicest professor ever. i see him in ciao hall alot hahaha. He talks about things on and on in his lecture but trust me he's one of those good funny professor. He gives you a studyguide before each exam, so u really dont have to attend lectures just read book and get the studyguide. ....he talks about interesting things in his lectures

really nice guy but class was boring..he gives study guides for tha exams so i recommend doing them..so it was ok, could have been better

This professor is one of the nicest, sweetest and funniest professors you'll ever have. His classes are not incredibly interesting(sometimes he just rambles on and on)but I think it's still very much worth it to take his class. He's an easy and fair grader. I took his class in the summer and it was very laid back.

great guy, so nice and sweet! class was super easy he let you take online quiz until you got a 100 and for inclass exams he gave you a study guide with exacly what was on exam.

I am surprised with all the negative comments towards professor Dennis. If you attend the classes and read the textbook, you will do excellent on the exams. Yes, he definitely rambles on at some points, but usually it is relevant to helping you understand the lesson. I recommend Dennis for those taking SOCI for a Gen Ed and just want an A.

He is a nice older man who sound a little like James Earl Jones. He definitely knows the material and can very easily be understood. His class is very easy, so long as you go, take notes, or read before exams. There were no assignments other than your journal/notebook. He does ramble a little which can be boring, but I recommend him.

He's a very nice man, very fair tester as well. His test questions are applications of the stuff you learn in the textbook, but he also has some questions from the lectures so attend class and take notes. He's always willing to answer questions and help you out. He gives a lot of examples in the lectures. He's a great professor. I recommend him.

Aint gonna lie. I missed ALOT of classes and I still got an A. Just make sure you read the text book and you should be straight. Honestly, it's an easy gen ed you should be straight.

He has a great personality and is very experienced in his field. He teaches using examples and his experience, which may not be what most students are looking for. This class is an easy A if you do one thing: READ THE BOOK. The lectures are primarily for clarification. Testing is fair and easy; overall the course is nothing to stress over.

Professor Dennis, though his teaching styles are not what I'm used to, he's actually a very nice professor since I've started at Mason. He's very funny, and though most of the things that he talked about were on race and religion, I was intrigued in the class. If you need help in the class, use his office hours. I'm glad I did, and now I passed!

This class was painfully boring - as a soc major I really wish they would let a new professor teach the raceethnicity course. But, overall it was an easy class. Prof. Dennis is very kind and has a lot of experience on the topics we covered.

Nice, personable, funny guy, obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. Exams and quizzes are all multiple choice, but some of the questions are poorly phrased and will make you lose points even though you know the material. There is some stuff in lectures that you need to know that's not in the book.

3 exams 3 quizzes. A lot of extra credit opportunities. Very into the class and knows a lot, but the class can get boring at times because all he does is lecture. Just read the chapter and you'll do fine on the exams. He's very nice and humorous.

If you show up to class and take notes, you don't even need to open the book. Lectures are fun and not boring. if you have a question ask it in the lecture and he'll give the answer (may be long). Do study guides they help (also quizlet too)

He's a fun guy. Love his lectures but not to learn just to be entertained. If you want to learn, read the book and fill out the study guides. Make sure you mark in test and quiz dates. Both are very straightforward. Be ready and youre fine. :)

Very kind and sweet guy. Really cares about his students and genuinely wants them to do well. His class is pretty easy, but he makes lectures interesting and fun. Would recommend him a hundred times over.

Very kind and sweet guy. Really cares about his students and genuinely wants them to do well. His class is pretty easy, but he makes lectures interesting and fun. Would recommend him a hundred times over. Love him.

I took Dr. Dennis over the summer for Social 308 - race and ethnicity. He was so nice and knowledgeable and has a great voice to listen to during lecture. I really enjoyed his class and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to learn about race and ethnicity.

This is TRULY one of the best professors that I have EVER had! His lectures are amazing and you can learn so much from this man! His exams require a lot of writing, but they aren't hard. He also has you write along in a journal while he lectures. It was so relaxing to me and I would take him again in a heartbeat. GREAT professor!!!

There is something really special in the way this professor gives lectures. While it sometimes goes WAY off the wall from the subject material, you can truly tell he loves what he teaches. His tests can be sort of tricky, but aren't impossible by any means. Overall, a good class, just old school teaching and grading wise.

Professor Dennis is the sweetest professor you will ever have. He really cares about all of his students and tries to get to know them, he's so kind it warms my heart. He really has a passion for teaching, tests and quizzes are easy. you don't have to come to class but read the book and be fine

Dennis is honestly a really sweet professor. The only grades for the class are 3 tests and 3 quizzes. If you honestly just read the book and base your studying on his study guides you can pull a B.

Professor Dennis is a sweet man and really cares for his students. He just lectures so it sucks for visual learners, however as long as you read the book, take notes and do the study guide you can get a B. He loves to crack jokes and enjoys when people give their opinion. He does give 5 points extra credit in quizzes, exams and a paper.

He does go on tangents when he gives lectures. I found his lectures very interesting and even though attendance wasn't mandatory, I wanted to go.

Dr. Dennis is a professor with a truly amazing personality. He is so hilarious! Tends to get a little off topic, but manages to get back on the subject. Sends out study guides one week before the quiz, and two weeks before an exam. Offers extra credit on the quizzes and exams, and an optional extra credit paper. What more could you ask for?

Professor Dennis is very nice and caring, but his lectures can be long and boring. As long as you take good notes and/or skim through the chapters in the textbook, you will do fine. The class has 3 tests and 3 quizzes, which he gives out study guides for. Other than that, he's a great professor and the class is easy.

Dr. Rutledge is a great man. His lectures we're amazing, inspirational, and sometimes funny. His class is only composed of 3 quizzes and tests, all not hard at all. If you don't want to go to his class you can rely on the textbook to pass, but I highly recommend going to his class. He is awesome!

Dr. Rutledge is a good professor. He does not use a power point or anything like that; he straight up lectures and expects you to listen and take notes. If you don't like lectures, you could read the textbook to pass and even do well in the class. He even gives study guides for each quiz or exam which is really helpful.

Attendance is not mandatory but I recommend going because Prof Dennis has interesting lectures and a great sense of humor. Fill out the study guides that he gives you before each quiz/exam (MC questions) because they cover most of the material. Very considerate of his students and has extra credit questions on like half of the exams.

Easiest A+ I've gotten. No hw or papers, just 3 quizzes and 3 exams that are multiple choice. All you have to do is read the book and show up on test days. The days that I did show up for lecture were pretty boring but hes funny so I can see how someone who likes the subject would enjoy it.

Lecture is not mandatory at all and he tends to ramble a lot, but his lectures are based on the study guide questions. Sometimes, some of the questions on the quizzes/tests are discussed in class that aren't in the textbook. He's super sweet and answers any questions students have during lecture or even on the quizzes.

Hes a nice and funny professor but has no powerpoints and just talks and can get a little off topic. None of my class really showed up because he posts study guides that are exactly like the tests and quizzes. He explains the material well but can get boring. If you just get definitions out of the textbook from the study guide you will be fine.

I love Dr. Dennis. He is so nice and funny. Although his class may be boring, he is so easy in grading. One time he gave us a quiz with 60 points total but only count 30, the rest were for extra credits. His quizzes are easy. Exam are a little tougher. Overall, read the textbook very carefully and you'll ace the class.

This is one of those classes that's a really really Easy B, but a deceptively challenging A. I quickly caught on that memorizing the textbook (even the minute details like random names) was the way to do succeed. Sometimes test and quiz questions are a little bit trickier than you'd think. Nice that you don't have to go to class!

There are 4 quizzes and 3 exams. His lectures are nice but can get off topic. Honestly you dont even need to show up to class, just read the textbook and use his pointers and you'll be fine. This was easily my favorite class this semester; most of the material is just common sense or stuff you already knew but didnt know it was an actual thing. :)

Such a sweet guy. You definitely don't need to go to class to pass, but I would recommend going anyways. He's very wise and funny, and always leaves you in a good mood. There is one paper, a few quizzes and exams; use the pointers that he sends out as a guide and study from the textbook--the edition doesn't matter. Tests are straightforward.

Dr. Rutledge is very sweet and passionate about the subject he teaches. He is definitely very old school. The class on Bb is still locked and the semester ends in 3 weeks. MAKE SURE YOU REALLY READ THE TEXTBOOK. His lectures are optional so everyone normally skips. Otherwise, you'll be fine.

Professor Rutledge's class is lecture-heavy, but if you stay engaged and use the textbook, it can be manageable. The exams focus heavily on the reading material, so unstuck ai proved helpful for my study prep along with the chapter guides.

Its very much lecture heavy but he is really helpful even when your struggling during a test. Make sure to do good on the tests because nothing else is really graded.