This class is challenging, but not at all the nightmere that some say. Afterall, this is college, and we're supposed to do work, right? I've learned a lot from Seth's class, and I think that he challenges students to do their best. The class is a lot of work, but teaches you a lot about writing a research proposal and the research process too.

I was initially concerned when reading his previous ratings here, but Seth is awesome! The only reason he has received bad reviews is because people don't show up for class and do the reading. Tests are straighforward, and he is great about responding to emails/questions. He takes very boring subject matter and makes it as interesting as possible!

Before taking this class i was really worried because of what i heard. I think the bad ratings from fall quarter were due to the fact that a huge group project was part of the course, and this quarter the class was changed. Seth is willing to change his teaching to adapt to criticism and student needs. He could be more friendly and personable but

Feinberg is really not as bad as everyone says. If you come to class, do the readings and study the notes, the tests are very straightforward and kind of easy. He was always available for help and always answered my emails right away. I thought this was a good class, and Feinberg is a good professor.

This class is super easy if you show up, read the material, and do some studying. There's easy pop quizes if you read the book/come to class. If you do a little reviewing of the material in case of pop quizzes, then you won't have to study at all for the 2 tests (midterm & final). There's a 5 pg paper too. Class is easier than Sept. posts!!!

definitely a hard teacher, but willing to help in anything and tries to keep you motivated

Have had 2 classes from Seth now, he's not that bad. As long as you go to class and do the reading it's pretty straight forward. His mid-terms are directly from the lecture notes and the quizzes from the readings.

I don't know why some people said he was not a good professor, I am taking this class right now and I think he is awesome. You do have to put the effort in though, go to class and read the chapters he assigns which aren't that bad. Class discussions are really interesting and get students involved. I definitely recommend him, he's one of my favorit

Seriously, not at all as bad as anybody before said. Maybe he's taken the criticism and gotten better. The class is pretty easy as long as you show up so you don't miss random assignments and quizzes, and there's no text book. Everything you need to know he gives you in lecture. He jokes around a lot, and he's pretty personable.

Great teacher. There are alot of people who say otherwise but Seth has a very straight forward teaching style. Theres not book for the class and on the first day he tells you how to get an A in the class. Only studyed the day before the test and got an A. There are 4, 4 page papers but it's a soc class, so thats to be expected

He is one of those teachers who gives credit for everything that you do. This means that if you read, come to class, and study (you have to do all three) you will do well. There is a point to everything that we do in that class. It is so interesting and the lectures are engaging, you really do want to come to class everyday.

Seth really isn't that bad. You do have to go to class, and he expects you to be there, do the reading, etc... but it's college, so I think those are okay expectations. His classes are actually pretty easy as long as you do your work. Take his classes. They're fun.

Feinberg obviously has gotten a lot better. Just do the readings, come to class, take notes and study (be a student).

AWESOME TEACHER! dry humor..cracks me up. Can't spell to save his life. Though very intelligent. Lectures really draw you in.. loved him.

GREAT PROFESSOR! This was my first soc class and it honestly made me consider a soc major. His lectures are engaging, interesting, relevant to real life and the material is very eye opening. He is funny, clear and tests are always what you expect. He is not flexible with test makeups and such but you don;t want to miss class anyhow.

Best professor I've ever had, hands down. He knows his**** like Takeru Kobayashi knows how to eat hot dogs. He's a good humored guy and his choice of reading material was impeccable. The tests were rough but manageable as long as you aren't a total dolt and you show up and do the assigned reading.

he is a sweet teacher. its a hard class but he makes it fun. this class rocked!!! everyone should take it. hes funny too.

Amazing class, loved each and every aspect of it. I'm bad at motivating myself to go to lectures but I never even considered missing this class. He is hilarious and keeps everything interesting and you can tell he's actually interested too. Even the readings were awesome and I had no problem keeping up or wanting to read.

This was my favorite class to take in my 3 years here at WWU so far. I took Deviant Behavior and HATED him but I take all that back now. The books were fun to read, the content of the course was interesting, and the field trip to the detention center was informative. I want to work in a prison because of him!

Seth is one of my favorite professors at western, and i'm a psychology student. His 387 was amazing. He is open to all opinions and gave us a ton of information. The information was well supported and extremely interesting. I loved both 387 and 251!

People give Seth a bad rapp because he expects students to show up to class and to read the material. I don't see why this is a problem. Seth also uses novels instead of textbooks to teach his courses, which I see as engaging, not threatening. I would highly recomend taking his courses if you enjoy engaged learning instead of meaningless lectures.

He doesn't cover a lot of material, but he makes sure the class understand the material he does cover! He's somewhat rude answering questions in class, but most people don't seem to mind. Overall he teaches well enough, but not a great personality.

This class was really interesting. Feinberg doesn't use blackboard which makes this class a pain if you're not used to attending classes 100% of the time. He also doesn't put the movies we watch in class on course reserve. He's crystal clear about what's expected on tests though and does a good job preparing students for them. No textbooks.

Great combo between a really interesting class and a great teacher. The tests are very fair- coming to class is essential, but the material is so interesting you WANT to come to class. I highly recommend this class and this teacher. Feinberg's dry sense of humor makes it even more entertaining.

Didn't need a book for class! While attendance isn't mandatory, you really should go every day to hear the random homework assignments. Doesn't use blackboard, which can be a nuisance. Overall really good prof though.

Research Methods is not the most interesting thing ever, but most of the videos we watched were bearable, and we didn't have to do any textbook reading! You really should go to class as much as possible, as he give random little homework assignments.

Seth's personality isn't the strongest, but his teaching methods are fantastic. He uses a variety of media (novels, videos, articles, lecture, etc.) to get his point across, rather than just lecturing. This class is a breeze if you come to class, take notes, and do the reading. Easy enough people.

Any person who says this class is only there to make you feel bad about "uncontrollable things" clearly did not take from the class what the goal was to take. Great class, great professor. Very intelligent guy. Choice in novels could be better, but not so bad. Go to class and take detailed notes, not many powerpoints.

To me, the subject matter was really interesting. The reading was difficult to get through, though. If you go to class, take notes, and pay attention you should be fine, but sometimes I thought he added things on the test that weren't always totally clear in his lectures. Alsol, really pay attention to the videos he shows.

When this class started I wasn't thrilled about the lack of study guides for tests. We had lectures and books to read and not a whole lot of overlap between the two. I really had to pin point what main points were but after the first test I learned that it was really helping me and did not mind as much. You really need to attend class to do well.

Feinberg is a really great prof. Knows his stuff. Go to class, take notes, and pay attention and you will do just fine.

Feinberg is an interesting dude. He isn't clear with what is on the tests, but if you read the books(there is no txtbook) and go to class you will do well. Not to mention the books are extremely interesting, but long. I would definitely recommend this class, but you MUST go to class

Attendance is pretty much mandatory since there are in class points and blackboard isnt used. To be honest, I liked him a lot more than others did on here. He's not the greatest professor but certainly not the worst. He's a nice guy, I didn't find him rude or condenscending. He uses different forms of teaching from videos to lecture to surveys.

I also took him for Deviant Behavior. Attendance is mandatory, because there are random quizzes, but it helps you keep up with the reading. He CAN be unclear, but he really wants you to ask questions if you're confused about anything. I emailed him from time to time, and it really clarified things. Just do the reading and show up. Also, he's hot.

The content of this class was amazing & you can tell he is passionate. There is a lot of reading but all of the books were interesting, just make sure to stay on top of it, there are quizzes. One research paper, no exams. His lectures were a mix of slides and videos. He taught me how to write better academic papers and I really enjoyed this class.

It is important that you understand that the reading and the lectures play off each other. He will occasionally read a passage from the book and talk about it, but he expects you to use both sources of information in your final paper.

I took his class on Sociology and deviant behaviors. Literaly the most interesting, relevant, and knowlage opening class I have ever taken. Dont care who you are or what your studying because this class is so good you will never miss a lecture. He is a great teacher and person and this is no ordinary Sociology class its better in every way.

tests were really hard in this class. he was a good teacher but he didnt really answer questions

By far the best teacher I have encountered at Western so far. Seth was very engaging during his lectures and clearly cared a lot about these topics. He always presented information in an interesting way that differed greatly from the usual methods of slide shows and notes. I definitely recommend taking his class.

251 is by far the best class Ive taken here because Seth truly cares about what hes teaching and gives very engaging lectures. Rather than droning on for the whole hour and having us take notes, he would show us videos and other things that actually helped us to understand what he was talking about. Great professor and I 100% recommend his class.

ASYNC 251 was super straight-forward: watch the lecture, watch documentaries, read the book, take quizzes on all of them. There are a few random papers you have to write that are no more than 2 pages that are basically a check for your understanding. The assigned book Cocaine is super interesting but can get dry. Easy class if you put in the work!

Im seeing a lot of bad reviews for Seth feinberg but I am taking his soc 366 class. He is extremely knowledgeable. I appreciated this class a lot and can not think of one bad thing about the professor. He graded quickly and is always available to answer questions.

Love/hate relationship. Pros: Profound material; Seth is incredibly knowledgeable; great lectures; intuitive and straightforward assignments. Cons: missing class/reading quizzes drops grades; rarely allows make-up or excused absence; lots of reading (it is good material though); Seth isn't personable unless you make effort to build rapport.

Seth is an awesome professor. I can't relate to those who didn't enjoy him and the class. He's quite funny and very knowledgeable. I can recognize how he may come across as sassy, however, he's just blunt and tells it as it is. I loved his class and thought the readings were not hard to comprehend. The lectures were intriguing and informational

Seth is passionate about what he teaches, but the lectures are disorganized. You will get an A if you pay attention, show up, and form somewhat critical thoughts. Most engaging required reading. You get 5 participation points for every lecture, so show up! The heavily weighted assignments are easy, too, even though his rubrics are vague.

Very interesting class. I learned a great deal. I will note that this class has a HEAVY workload. Not for the faint of heart.

Seth can be very blunt and intimidating but that doesn't change the fact that his classes are worth taking. They are VERY intense content wise. Make sure to do every assignment and turn them in on time because every assignment is heavily weighted. Soc 366 is one of the most influential classes that I have taken at Western.

Soc 366 is a challenging but rewarding course. The professor can be blunt, but his lectures are informative. The heavy workload requires commitment, but using resources like Unstuck AI can make studying more efficient. Overall, the material is worthwhile.

Although Seth's class was very difficult, it was also impactful. I have learned so much from his course and it has changed me for the better. If you are up for it, you will not regret taking his class. It is one of the few I will remember for a lifetime.