Survey of development and social change, emphasizing the third world; modernization, dependency and other theories applied to cases drawn from Latin America, Asia, and Africa; examination of social structure, culture, social problems, and mechanisms of change.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
NIELSEN E S
Erik Nielsen
3.9
43 reviews
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ILP 1101
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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SOC 130ST Nielsen E S Fall 2024 Total: 84
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SOC130ST . Nielsen E S 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

I've taken 3 courses with Nielsen, and he's great. His lectures are sometimes boring, but if you're looking for an easy class, take him! His classes are formatted the same, with 2-3 short essays, and 3 multiple choice, open-note at home exams. Exam answers are all in the notes, and he gives you a study guide. No other assignments other than that!

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SOC130ST . Nielsen E S 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

The class was interesting and the lectures were engaging but the work load was very dense. One of the most work heavy course in SOC we had three exams, three papers, and weekly forum posts. There is no breaks with this class there is always a lot of work coming up.

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SOC130ST . Nielsen E S 2 Years Ago

Professor Nielsen did a great job teaching this course. It was dense, with a lot of information, but he presented it well on lecture slides and readings. Tests were online and there were a few papers, but they were manageable. The only downside was attendance and the weekly discussion posts.

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SOC147 . Nielsen E S 19 Days Ago

Nielsen is a really nice guy, and his lectures were clear. I would take him again!

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SOC131 . Nielsen E S 2 Months Ago

This class taught me a lot! 10/10 would take again, not hard and very easy to follow lecture.

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SOC147 . Nielsen E S 2 Months Ago

Great teacher! Everything is extremely structured just go to class and you'll pass.

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