Definitely read the suggested readings. Otherwise, the quizzes will kill you. He's really interesting and really smart, but has gotten stuck in a bad course. This class is incredibly monotonous, but he's cool and funny.

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he posts information that you will be quizzed on online. so you read his notes, and ace the quiz. good discussion class.

He's a really good teacher/really smart and interesting...repeats lectures alot...Quizes + class really easy. The classes are too big so its not really fun and can get boring, but he's a great professor.

He's quite overconfident, to the point that sometimes he's just pompous. Best if you see things his way, cause often he'll shoot you down. Keeping him happy: Just show up...

binks was great. never mean, never yelled, was playful, funny, and nice. i fell asleep in his class almost everyday and he was still nice to me. just read his WebCT and do journal assingments and everything will be fine. ended up with an A.

I liked Sam a lot. The class discussions were engaging but the reading was kind of boring. More work than I had expected. But overall, Sam is a nice guy. He's funny and sharp and cute.

I love him

I love sam binkley! He knows so much about his topics it is incredible...I have learned a lot through the readings assigned, and would recommend his class to anyone who is willing to learn theory of our visual society

Although some of the course material for this class is boring and dense, it is interesting. Binkley adds a comedic relief as well as making you think. His videos are hilarious and he gets a kick out of random stuff.He's an easy grader too and it's an easy class overall.But he does have his favorites

Binks is a cool guy, pretty easy grader. Lots of reading that you have to do because he gives pop quizzes, and it can be pretty boring. Takes attendance every class.

I liked Binkly! His class could be a little boring but he was fun and very smart. There was a lot of reading, most of it pretty boring too. Sociology is a fun subject though, so the class discussions really gets you thinking in a sociological way.

Binks s a cool guy. He told us the other day that he has to end everyday with a beer, The people in he class also made it fun. good over all.

Bink is one of the most amusing and fun professors I've ever had. There's something inherently silly about him that makes you listen to what he has to say, and that's good: it's interesting. Great sociology class, great professor.

Great guy...makes a possibly very boring class into something incredibly engaging and entertaining. The challenge of the class and all the work actually paid off - I enjoyed it and still think about some of the concepts that were brought up in it. Wowsers huh.

I've had Sam Binkley for two classes now, and he is probably one of my favorite professors at Emerson. He's nice, approachable, knowledgable, and generally really fun. Remember: he's a a bit of a flake - make sure you back up any assignment you give him (he loses things!), and you'll be just fine.

sam binkley's funny and approachable, plus he really knows what he's talking about. i'd take another class with him any day.

Binkley's a great lecturer. He's clear, witty, and very self-deprecating. If he ever sounds pretentious, it's because he's making fun of himself. Still hasn't perfected the art of class conversations, though - but he tries and sometimes succeeds. No real complaints - just wish we had watched more.

This was one of the most relevant classes I have taken at Emerson. Sam is insightful, funny, and covers theory in a highly applicable and approachable manner. The assignments are reflective of the content and even fun to do. My only criticism is that sometimes class was rushed to fit in all the presentations.

I LOVE U SAM BINKLEY! We had a fan club for him in the back row. Always entertaining, you actually learn in his class. He is my favorite teacher I've had so far. Very thoughtful and insightful and HILARIOUS!! Looks like Cameron from Ferris Bueler too. HE ROCKS, take him if u can!

First of all, he's probably the hottest teacher of all time. Second of all, he likes Devo. Third of all, his class is actually fun. All in all, I want to marry Sam Binkley. The end.

he good

Binkley is clear and insightful and has a good sense of humor. Class discussions usually go well. On the down side, his never ending (but incredibly fast-paced) Power Point lectures can be sooo draining... sometimes it seems that he'll never get to the point, though he does. Always brings in videos that never get watched - very frustrating.

Very engaging class that i found to be interesting. No Final exam or exams in general. The key to the class is doing the reading.

OMG! Sam is the best teacher I've had at Emerson! He's hilarious and sexy. I wish that he'd work on his wardrobe, but he is still hot. There is a lot of reading, but that is pretty much it. Only major work we had to do were 2 projects. I would take anything he teaches! HE ROCKS!

I think VS was a pretty interesting class. It's SO obvious that Sam loves himself to death. The readings are very interesting for the most part, some suck. He's a real smart guy, but is a textbook leftwing neo-hippy.

It's obvious this man loves himself. If you take his class get ready to learn who he knows, what chic places he has lived in, and the books he has written.

I've had Binkley for two years and he is awesome! His lectures are interesting and he keeps you engaged. Reading is important so you can engage with him - if you or your class doesn't it brings everyone down. Also those pop quizzes are a **** to make up, so just come to class. He knows a lot so pick his brain. I LOVE HIM!

He's clearly passionate about sociology and the material he teaches. I thought of him as kind of unapproachable, but he's pretty lenient on grades.

Take this class. Yeah he has flaws but overall I did learn. The readings were useful and interesting. Easy grader. Class was interesting enough on a simple level.

If you have the option to take sam's Deviance and Social Control class, DO IT!!! extremely interesting, insightful; changed my perspective about social society forever. You do have to read a lot, but it's not bad because the content is very interesting, and that's coming from someone that HATES to read for classes. A+

Binkley is one of those professors that always elicits strong reactions from students-- they either love him or hate him. I definitely fall within the former. I really enjoyed his class, he's funny and really cares about the subject matter. He rubs some people the wrong way, but I would take any class he taught. Really interesting readings too.

I took him for Visual society and I loved it. He's an awesome professor. He makes you see society differently, and his class is really interesting. There are always hands up during his lectures and he lets students give their own opinions. It was a lot of work, but worth it. Take his classes.

Sam Binkley is an awesome professor. He really loves what he teaches and it great at inspiring students to love it as well.

Sam's a great professor. He teaches passionately + is concerned with the class's pace + understanding. To the person's commented below me-you say he teaches from the "book" but these books are written by James Baldwin and Jean Paul Sartre not some dull textbook. Sorry you couldn't appreciate a class that wants expand on your perceptions of society.

had him for 'social deviancy' he gives lots of quizzes and grades hard, but after all, that is why you go to college, it's just that no one wants to learn this stuff because it is gen ed. He is clearly smart and passionate, but it is so much work that it makes you hate the class. I think it is OK to take, but don't sign up on purpose.

He was passionate about the subject matter and did his best to keep a bunch of students interested who were only looking to fill a GenEd requirement. The projects were fun to complete and to see presented. Exams were difficult, but he is fair overall. A lot of reading, but that is pretty typical and not necessarily a bad thing!

He's a good teacher. He tries really hard to make the subject relevant and interesting. However, the texts and his explanations are really convoluted. But if you need extra help, he's very accommodating. He took personal time to call me on my cell so I could get the help I needed with one of his projects. The subject is interesting and so is he.

He can be very difficult! Even with taking notes and paying attention during class, you have to keep up with the readings and take the class seriously. I loved this class and got a lot out of it.

Visual Society was the best class I've taken at Emerson. You definitely have to keep up with the readings to pass the pretty frequent pop-quizzes, but he gives you a guide on the syllabus prompting what key words to look for. Most all of the readings were incredibly interesting. I highly recommend this class, never boring.

One of the best professors! The subject material of this class is really great, and Binkley is there to make sure you understand it. He was really understanding of some of my class absences, too. He does give out a lot of work, but if you just do it and study you'll pass easy.

I love this guy. He is an amazing professor, and talks about very interesting stuff. He is very engaging, and makes me want to listen. The work covered is tough, but if you pay attention, you should be fine. I have learned so much in his Humor in Society class. It is a lot of interesting topics. There is a large research paper due during the class.

My class with Sam was my favorite of the semester. He's a great, funny guy and pretty flexible (let me take an exam early). Group discussion is a big part. He'll call on you and expect you to know the reading, but he's great at facilitating and keeping on task. Main downside is that there aren't many point opportunities. Class never gets out early.

Binkley is great. Hes very smart and personable. He genuinely cares about his students. He gives you exactly what you need to succeed. Show up and participate and youll learn a lot and have a great time.

I took his topics class in Michel Foucault, and loved it! Foucault is often really hard to decipher, and Professor Binkley (as he demands to be called) broke it down so easily that I actually understand it. Some of the reviews on here say he babies students, but it was honestly helpful to have him explain in such detail. Super cool class.

Humor and Society is my favorite class I've taken so far! It gave me a solid foundation for going into the comedy minor. I was apprehensive going in because the material seemed a bit hard to grasp, but Prof. Binkley did a good job of explaining everything and making sure we all got it. The final research paper seems daunting, but it wasn't too bad.

Binkley was dope ngl, there was a good amount of work but like hes not a super hard grader, read the material and keep up with assignments and your good.

Binkley has a good sense of humor, has interesting lectures and is super open to different perspectives. You don't need to do most of the readings to know what's going on because he makes everything super logical. Discussion post every week + open book tests for the midterm and final + big final project and paper. Easy grader though.

Never thought about sociology at all before taking this class. At first it was super intimidating and daunting but as long as you do the readings and stay engaged with the class you'll get a lot out of it. Binkley is an engaging lecturer and knows what he's talking about. Love emotions!

Engaging lectures. 2 reading quizzes per week (just 1 question). If you don't feel like doing the reading every time, make a group chat with people in your class. Or you can just browse the readings for general info. They are super interesting though. Binkley himself is funny and makes stuff relatable/digestible. Exams were remote. Loved this class

Professor Binkley is amazing!!! His assigned readings are heavy and may be hard to understand at first (and you have to do them to answer the weekly quizzes), but Binkley absolutely makes them digestible. He may put you on the spot sometimes, but that's because he wants you to learn and do well in his class. Great guy and professor!

Binkley is one of my favorite professors at Emerson! I've taken 3 classes with him and they were all amazing. The material can get a bit dense but he places a lot of care into making them more understandable. There is also some light cold-calling but you can always pass. If the course description interests you, definitely go for it!!!

Binkley. My guy. This professor is awesome, and if you put in even minimal effort you will do fine in his class and more importantly learn so so much. There are quizzes for each class, but if you do the reading you will pass them. Its all very interesting material and he cares a lot about his courses. Lectures/discussions are very engaging

Yes there is a lot of readings and reading quizzes for each class BUT Professor Binkley makes them so understandable. You really just have to show up and engage with the content. Even just that will set you up for success in his course, he just wants you to show that you are actively engaging with the material.

His lectures are extremely engaging and I learned so much more about sociology than I thought I would. Semester is measured as a life story - beginning is about birth and ending we discuss death. He is a great speaker but he does cold call often if you do not participate. Take notes, they will be helpful in the long run. Class based on readings

Binkley is a really admirable professor. He made my class feel engaging and useful, and let everyone in the class have open ended discussions. I would totally recommend taking his class, because it's clear he's very smart but also caring for his class. The one thing is, there's definitely a lot of reading and the exams are vigorous.