very nice and understanding

4th year?? Maybe if you're stupid. He gives a lot & asks a lot. Great te

he is very intelligent and know his material, he is a great professor

very knowledgeable in the subject matter

Clever, makes class really interesting

extrememy smart and entertaining! great teacher

he is a wonderful teacher, i thoroughly enjoy his class!

wonderful professor! very smart and helpful!! great!

very good teacher, very professional...very nice!

nice guy, easy to talk to and has interesting side stories

People dont read the text and hate the class, but if you get into it he's very interesting. Its what you make of it. Tests are very hard if you are a slacker. Good prof to chat with

Wonderfully entertaing. I learned so much from Piper. He's tough, but if you do your readings and pay attention in class you'll do well. A+.

classroom notes well organized. Very helpful study guide provided for mid-term and final exams.

He i SO hard, his exams are more of a advanced English vocabulary test, then sociology. However, some credits, for his heplfulness, for sure. He helps you a lot, but I am not sure if that helps if you don't know 18 century English vocabulary history? To unclear,tohard assignments, interesting class.

good guy, kinda reminds me of a cartoon character though.... muct be his voice, I still can't place which one though. he made a good 101 prof, but a rough second year prof, could have been all the pot i smoked over the summer though!

He knows what he is talking about. Hard marker, that's for sure so keep away if you don't have time to invest in his class.

He knows his stuff and is helpful outside of class time. Not that bad at all. Students who don't like him are obviously not putting in the effort. It only gets harder guys. He is a good teacher and an average marker. If you can't make it with him I would suggest choosing a career that does not require a college education

I am so glad I never read any of the previous comments.I probably wouldn`t have taken his class. Stephen is very approachable, and if you find his assignments confusing,its because you did not ask for clarity.If you pay attention, you will learn alot.Furthermore, if you read your notes and the texts, the tests will be easy.I thoroughly enjoyed it

He is brilliant. This course was amazing. If one has the slightest ability to come away from our North American bubble he/she will gain alot from his teachings in this course. Go in to learn and not just look for an easy grade.

he is the most awesome, interesting and intelligent man in the world! u gotta put effort into this class, if u want an easy A go back to high school!!! he expects a lot, and thats the whole point of university! EXCELLENT PROF!!!

Although he's a bit disorganized, he is an excellent professor. He's always available to help his students and he's an invaluable resource for internship/practicum information. Although he marks fairly hard, he's very flexible about extensions on projects.

Excellent prof, possibly my favorite. His lectures are interesting and educational, even if all the material is not on the exam. I got an A but I had to work for it, which is NOT a bad thing

He's kinda quirky but a great prof. He's a very likeable guy and really committed to helping his students succeed.

This was a good class, he is very open to debate, and keeps a good attitude throughout. A little long at times, but gives you all the facts if you pay attention.

Prof. Piper is a very good teacher. He is very smart and helpful. His class is sort of hard but with a little help it's easy.He always tells interesting stories. He's a very funny and nice guy. I recommend this class for anyone who is not lazy and wants an easy A.

he was hard but thats good because you learn that way hes not hot (and hes married) but hes funny and good at explaining stuff he made his class great!

Stephen is a hilarious man, very quirky. I left this class with pages of quotes from him. Hard marker, but very interesting; helpful when needed. I would take his class again.

He does not treat students like children. He has the expectation of people to be adults and learn the material and then be able to keep up in class. If you don't want to do that, then don't take the class, but it will be a missed opportunity for you. The issues he talks about are very interesting and important!

informative

A really great professor, know's his stuff.

Make sure you read your text book(s)! His exams are more wordy then they need to be, and he's not all that clear for a first year course. Still a decent professor. A little on the boring side, but overall not bad. You just actually have to work hard in his class to get a good mark (go figure!)

I really enjoy his class, he's funny and he does go off topic once in a while and tells stories, but they are still sort of relates back to the topic. One of my favorite professors.

He was great in the soc 250. Easily appraochable and articulate. Just make sure you read your text book in and out.

Read your textbook and be nice to him and he will give you a good grade :D His lectures are interesting, but the material is not on the exams.

His lectures were pretty bland. He scales back all quizzes and exams so everyone passes. If you study the textbook you can do good.

Know the book off by heart. His lectures can be interesting, hard to follow, not on the exam. Read the book, ask questions. He's a nice guy, obviously very passionate about sociology and very intelligent.

A super-dedicated, brilliant guy with a superb sense of humour! Knows how to teach: puts abstract stuff into concrete relevant examples - extremely clear communicator. Doesn't play games and is a true teacher.

Don't listen to the majority of these posts! His tests and quizzes are hard, but he knows this and scales the grades. I remember doing not so well on my quizzes and feeling like I didn't do so well on the final, but I ended up with an A in the course. Sometimes the lectures can be dry, but Stephen really knows his stuff and loves what he teaches.

He scales all the exams and quizzes so don't worry! I thought I barely passed all of them and I ended up with an A in the course. Listen in class, take some notes, and read your text. He doesn't mark too hard on the paper either.

I took this course first year not even knowing what sociology was. He makes it very interesting and it's easy to listen to because he speaks from personal experience. He cracks lots of "dad jokes" and you can tell he really loves what he does. Test are hard but manageable if you study, minimal assignments, just have to show up and listen.

I'm in full time courses right now and sociology with Mr Piper has by far been the easiest of all my classes. I disagree with him being a hard marker - our quizzes and midterm were multiple choice, and therefore the answers are very straight forward. I agree that the text is more important than note taking in class, but his stories are funny!

Stephen is a good prof. He stands in the front of the class and talks, no presentation or notes. I took many notes in class, but they were not of much use when studying, since his tests are based almost solely out of the text; make sure you read it. His tests are material heavy and he is a hard marker. I liked him and his class though.

Great prof! He gives a study guide for his quizzes and midterms, which makes it easy to get a good grade. Make the time to see him in his office hours. He truly makes an effort to help you out.

He is a fantastic Professor. I would recommend all students who wish to go down the path if Criminology to take classes that he teaches.

Two exams ,two quizzes all multiple choice . Multiple choice is right or wrong so he's not a hard marker. Read the text and you will pass . Watch out for a paper work 30% and you must grab a coffee before class.

He is very intelligent. It's not hard to take notes in his class at all. Very kind, but also follows the rules. If anyone were to take SOC101, I would definately recommend him.

Stephen Piper has a good heart but his lectures tend to ramble into personal life experiences. This wouldn't be a problem as they are quite interesting but unfortunately not on the test. Any reading assigned and required in order to pass. Fairly straightforward class, no real surprises.

2 Multiple Choice Exams, 2 Multiple Choice Quizzes, one paper. Read the textbook, and study notes. It's that simple. Piper does seem to ramble on occasion, however he is funny, and his lecture are usually mostly interesting. An easy pass as long as you study.

I really enjoyed his classes. If you do your work you will do good just like any other class. I liked that unlike other profs who just read off the slides he does not. He lets you know whats on the test so if you study you will do good. I love how passionate he is about this course. Would deff recommend

Get ready for full 3 hour lectures. He is a gem and if you like the material then it will be a breeze, he is passionate and loves it if you participate.

I had him for 2 courses. The lower level is all memorizing but on the upper level his class is so much fun and worth the lower level prerequisite.

Professor Piper is very passionate about what he teaches. He is also very understanding of students in difficult living situations. The small homework was little, but a paper and a presentation assignment were issued. He does mark on the harder side, but not too much. He has a very positive energy, and his course is a one I'll remember.

Stephen is awesome. His lectures get a bit off track sometimes, but they always still relate to the topic. He knows so much, so if you genuinely want to learn from him, you definitely will. Sometimes he's a bit unclear about what he wants, but he's very approachable. All in all, a great prof.

Let me just start by saying, if youre considering whether you should take a course with Stephen or not, just take it. Sure, he might go off on a tangent often but I personally think he does it to grab your attention. Hes funny, caring and despite being old, he is surprisingly open-minded. Attend lectures, do the projects well and youll be fine.

I took SOC 101 online in a condensed format and really enjoyed taking this class with Stephen Piper. He's very knowledgeable and has great stories to share. Although not mandatory, we had two online classes each week where we discussed the discussion questions in small groups. These classes definitely helped me grasp the material and do well.

Super easy class, lectures usually end 20mins early, exams are only multiple choice and if you review the study guide you'll get an A. One paper, marked easily if you follow the guidelines. He's very approachable and makes dull material interesting.

Took soc 101 with him, easiest class I've had so far. Lectures are pretty boring and he talks a bit slowly but quizzes are super light and there's only 1 essay. Just review key textbook points and you're good