easy class for the most part, nice guy and pretty thorough

This is one of those deals where what you take from the class depends on what you put into it. Professor Hoffman is very intelligent; do the reading and you'll be fine.

Easy class... some days you could fall asleep, but for the most part things were interesting. He seemed to have a hard time teaching sometimes, but for the most part it was good.

he is very intelligent and knows what he is talking about. he makes the class have a light atmosphere and seems very approachable with questions even in a large lecture.

great

I had him for an advisor as well as PS101. I thought he was a great guy, very helpful.

I learned alot from that class, his accent is think but once you get used to it, hes very clear and straight forward. liked all the experiments he talked about, exams can be tricky.

Accent is understandable. The tests are tricky, and the questions can be obscure. Overall a fun class, and a great guy.

Let me put it this way: A 50% on the midterm was a C!! 39 people got an A out of roughly 100. On top of that, he is hilarious in class. Take his class before the dean makes him deflate his grades.

He's so funny and cute. His lectures CAN get boring at times but his exams are fairly easy if you read the textbook and study a little. Very nice man.

Really nice guy, and pretty funny. A few tricky questions on the tests, but if you do the readings and go to lecture you'll do well.

Explains everything very thouroughly and with a great sense of humor. He is sooo funny. His tests are a little weird: multiple choice answers that are ambiguous. He has an odd tendency to make interesting topics boring and boring topics interesting.

Attendance is mandatory and a good chunk of your grade. Study the book closely, as anything is fair game for the tests. He is not very clear about what will be on the exams (he doesn't provide any sort of study guide) but he is a fair grader.

He is so funny and tries to make lectures as interesting as he can. His tests are pretty much applying the concepts you learned in class. He is very understanding, nice, and fair. You will learn something in his class! Although his tests are a little hard, I'm really glad I took him!

Tests are not as hard as people make them out to be. If you go to class and do the reading, it's no problem, so use your logic and figure out why they did bad. Always answers any questions as best he can, taking time to make sure everyone gets the concepts. Funny guy, too. German accent is awesome.

Hofmann was great. His exams were extremely fair and his lectures were fantastic. I am now minoring in psyc after taking this class. My only complain is the grading scheme: a 90 is a B+?

he's a fun teacher. never gets boring. Should READ the textbook before coming to class. Outlines and movies don't really help for tests. Then again, it's a ton of reading. easy test if and only if u read the book. TA is cool too (ms. roh). attendance and participation counts!

wicked easy class. read the book & you'll do fine. attendance counts so don't take this course if you're gonna skip.

class went by SO fast, never boring, very funny guy. highly recommend it but attendence counts a lot. easy to get a B, hard to get an A.

AWESOME professor! His tests are very fair, and an A is possible if you put in the effort. Even though the midterms can be tricky (especially the 2nd one this semester), the grades are curved. Lectures never got boring, and I would definitely recommend taking psych 101 with Hofmann over any other prof.

professor was nice, very clear, tests are very fair. ez B, study the terms. He uses alot of examples for the terms, so make sure you really understand the terms.

I like this class a lot. Hofman's accent keeps things interesting and his tests are very fair, you just have to study.

Hofmann is hilarious-awkward comments galore!!! he is funny, interesting and a good lecturer!!!

fair prof who knows his subject. lectures are good because along with textbook material, he adds other information to keep it interesting.

good lectures, funny at times, fair tests. overall, a good prof.

Very good class. Very interesting, keeps you awake. Only thing i did to get a good grade is read and cram right before it, which wasn't hard because all the material is interesting. Great class.

Very well prepared and approachable. Interesting lectures.

Very organized and interesting, good class. Fair grader. Pretty easy Multiple choice exams. not much work involved in the class AT ALL.

He's a good teacher but the class involves a lot of reading. About 80% of the test material was in lecture but the stuff that wasn't was really specific from random parts of the book. He's a nice guy and interesting.

Prof. Hofman is extremely interesting to watch/listen to, and he peppers his lectures with at-times unfunny puns that still make you laugh. He lectures clearly and deeply, but is very unclear on what material NEEDS to be read. Cramming works very well in this class, but last semesters TFs were very poor. He grades on an USUALLY generous curve.

Hes a pretty good prof & you can tell that he knows his stuff. Going to lecture is best cause he gives you tons of notes, but if you dont then reading the chapter reviews before the exams is helpful. i usually crammed the night before and i got an A- in the class. easy class if youre interested and take the time to study.

Great teacher. Lectures are generally structured around the more interesting things of each chapter of the book, although some details that are only in book (which he contributed to writing) are on the exam. Funny guy who keeps you interested.

Stefan Hofmann is a really nice guy, very charming. Lectures are interesting and he always has weird jokes or comments that he likes to share. He tries really hard to be funny, and sometimes he actually is! Watch out for the tests though, he likes to ask random questions that you'll never know the answer to unless you've memorized the book.

hofmann is a really nice guy and his lectures were usually at least mildly interesting and the tests were super easy. definitely recommend his class!

he's a great guy. couldnt cancel lecture on a jewish holdiay but instead gave us optical illusions for 10 minutes and let us go. He'd got a thick german accent and mild trouble with english but thats all i can say against him. Personally i dont dig psychology so it was a waste for me, but if you like it, he's the one.

favorite prof at bu! easy easy easy lectures and tests. total common sense stuff. easy going vibe. more interested in his graduate work. wants you to do well. love him

He takes attendance every day, which really sucks. The tests are pretty particular, but if you study enough you can manage an A. Lectures were fairly interesting.

Great teacher, funny guy, german accent makes class better.

Amazing lectures, really interesting and cracks jokes to keep you awake during early morning classes!

I liked him. We seemed to learn a lot more than other PS101 classes, but the majority was interesting. There were 2 TAs - mine was useless, the other was fantastic. Don't buy the textbook, I never used it. PS101 with Hofmann was just a normal class - not my favorite but I didn't hate it.

Funny, keeps students engaged in lectures. Insanely curved the first midterm, so that students who didnt do well werent discouraged. Wants students to learn. Maybe not the most exciting class, but decent, not terrible at all. He publishes a new edition of his book every year, which is frustrating. The book was useless, I only used it before exams.

He really tries to add funny commentary to the lectures, and is helpful. His first midterm was slightly difficult, but do-able and had a tremendous scale. Reading the book is strongly encouraged and helpful. One of the TAs is fantastic, and makes discussion so awesome. The class goes by rather quickly, and I'd recommend it.

Great guy

Hofmann has a pretty strong German accent, but he explains the material very well and spends time answering questions during class to make sure everyone understands. Great visual aids: be sure to copy and understand what he puts on the overhead projector. The textbook isn't too great, but it's good for skim-reading before exams.

Professor Hofmann was BOMB!!! He was so cute with his corny little jokes and stuff. I went only the first month and studied ten mins before the tests and I got an A- in the class. Best class for easy grade. NO written work and the TF is INCREDIBLE. LOVE THIS CLASS.

He's really old school. He words the test questions poorly. Relatively easy class. Not bad, not great, just mediocre.

Hofmann is amazing. His class is so much fun. He's a little old school, not very tech-savvy, but you learn a lot, and his jokes plus awesome accent make going to class worth it. On top of all this, the TAs are really helpful and the tests (don't let what anyone else says fool you) are straightforward if you go to lecture and understand everything.

funny teacher! teaches the basics but tests are a bit harder than you would think

Funny professor and keeps your attention in early morning lectures. Textbook is "rewritten" every year but you never use the book because it is not needed for the exams if you go to lecture. I would suggest buying an old edition used to save money. Overall pretty great class.

Hofmann's a good professor. He's funny and gets the point aross; reading the textbook is probably necessary. Tests are very easy in my opinion though.

LOVE HIM AND THIS CLASS! I definitely recommend Hofmann. He is hilarious and awesome! His tests will have a few surprises, but it's easy to do well if you study for tests

Professor Hofmann is very nice and the class is very interesting. Study for the tests though because a lot of material is covered. He is very good at teaching and loves participation. The TF is like that too and she is very nice. I learned a lot in this class and it was very interesting. He also wants to answer questions which is really good.

HARDEST COURSE EVER. I'm an Econ major and I did not do well on this intro course. He makes the average a C, so forget about curving. Also the tests are literally based off of specific sentences in his 800 page textbook. Therefore you are required to read, understand, and memorize all 800 pages. Would never do again.

He is one of the best instructors at BU. He is a tough grader, but this does not make him a bad instructor, it just makes you a bad student.

LEARNED A LOT. HE IS AWESOME!

Tough class, but great. Prof Hof really knows his stuff.

Hard class but excellent!

Loved it!

Highly recommend it.

one of the best profs ever!

You see some mixed reviews and it looks like some students had an ax to grind. Trust me - Hofmann is a really good prof. He really knows his stuff and wants to make sure that students understand it. Some of the material is challenging, but he explains everything really well. Students need to work hard for an A, but it's possible and totally fair.

Not easy but great prof.

LOVE IT!!!!

The Hof is awesome!

Best class I ever had.

Professor rocks!

He is a great teacher.

Awesome!

I loved this class and I loooved the prof.

EXCELLENT.

He is a really good instructor but a tough grader. I got an A on both midterms and the final and a friend of mine did as well. I had to study hard, but it's not true what the one student says that there were no A's. He is a demanding, but I learned a lot.

You're supposed to keep up with the readings in the textbook if you want to do well on the tests (some things in the textbook aren't covered in discussion or lecture), but I basically haven't opened the thing since I bought it and I'm doing fine. A fun and interesting class, though it might be better if we had more things we were graded on.

Professor Hofmann is one of my favorite professors ever. He is very nice, and tells great jokes. His grading is almost entirely tests, which aren't very hard as long as you study.

Hofmann's class is very lecture heavy and a lot of material is covered, but he also has a good sense of humor and allows for discussion on more heated topics to occur between students. The test questions themselves aren't too hard either so stressing for the midterms isn't necessary. The TF is also really hot js ;)

Good guy.

Professor Hofmann is a really fair professor. The tests were pretty easy as long as you studied and he is really funny. He makes jokes to keep the material interesting. He's really passionate about psych and it shows which helps generate interest. Those who think he is unfair are whiney and need to wake up. This is college

He is honestly a great professor but not easy! Don't expect an easy grade. We had two exams and a final and they count as a majority of the grade. SO come to class pay attention to his lectures, do the readings beforehand and you should be set. He is witty, caring and uses humor in his lectures to engage students. Over all it was a fine class.

He is an amazing lecturer. You'll learn the most out of any psychology class. Participation matters and attendance is taken, but why would you want to miss any of his lectures? The tests are difficult, but if you study hard you can get a good score. He cares for his students and is available outside class. He's flexible and understanding.

Prof. Hofmann is an engaging lecturer. He throws in anecdotes and really helps students engage with material. The tests are somewhat ambiguously worded at times, but fair if you attend class and read the book. It is an interesting course, but by no means easy. Very good intro to psych. Hofmann is a phenomenal lecturer. Highly recommend.

He gives great lectures. The exams are hard but there are no tricks. questions are clear and you do well if you have studied. By studied I mean actually spent time reading each chapter. He curves it if it is beneficial for everyone. questions are short and to the point.

As a renowned psychologist published in the DSM-V, Hofmann really knows his stuff. The material isn't that difficult, just pay attention in lecture- he'll cover 99% of it. The book is only necessary if you really can't understand a topic or for learning mental disorders. Know what's going on and you'll do fine on tests. His personality is A+

Even if his class is one of the hardest PSYCH 101, it is worth it because you really learn. He is extremely prepared and although the exams are hard, he gives many clues about them that help you study. Moreover, he always takes into consideration students' comments.

Great professor! He's funny, keeps you engaged, and really knows the material. Test questions can sometimes be tricky but if you pay attention in lecture and look over the textbook you'll be fine. Overall, good class!

Our grade was only based on 3 tests and attendance/participation, but Professor Hofmann was a very informative professor, and covered all of the semester's topics. He also was very kind with changing the scale for the curve, and also reviewed the test so you knew exactly what was on it.

Great professor. One of the best I have had here. I learned a lot and he really knows his stuff. The tests are not easy but pretty fair. I did OK- but had to work for it. If you are interested in psychology, take him. You will actually learn something!

Professor Hofmann is an understanding and easy going guy, but is still a stern professor and tough yet reasonable grader. He has a lot of empathy so reaching out to him for help is a good move if you're struggling with the class.

if you are a psych major DEFINITELY TAKE HIM. you need to work for a good grade but the work you put in to his class will be VERY helpful in the future psych classes you will take. If you're looking for an easy course, he is not the best prof to take. but psych majors do yourself a favor and take him for 101. he is a great lecturer too

Hofmann's class is very easy. His lectures are very straight forward and outlines things you need to have for the tests. There are only tests throughout the semester and I didn't think it was too tough. Read the textbook that covers everything that is on the test. Also participate in discussion there is a participation grade.

Easiest class I've ever taken. I got a 100 on two of the exams. He gives practice exams and posts study guides. He literally asked us if we liked the grade breakdown and I said the final should be worth the same as the other exams and he had a vote and we did it. Educated and knows his stuff. Straightforward class, no surprises.

Very knowledgeable about the subject but makes class a bit dry. Grades based on a few tests and participation/attendance. He and the TA have said conflicting things, which was confusing. He recommends the textbook but not absolutely necessary. Tests are pretty fair but may have small details not mentioned in lecture. Overall, not a bad professor.