Study of the social and cultural factors underlying the development, maintenance, and change of legal structures and processes, and analysis of theories of jurisprudence.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Fernando Lopez-Alves
3.9
24 reviews

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3.9
SOC134LA . 4 Years Ago

Thought he was a bit unorganized. lectured for first 3 weeks then rest of the quarter was group projects presenting topics the professor should be teaching more about; especially since the final paper is based on the projects. Takes random attendance w a sign-in sheet. his accent made it hard for me to understand what he was saying sometimess

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185N . 6 Years Ago

This class was the easiest upper div soc class I've taken. He lectures for 5 weeks, interesting topic and he usually ended the class early. He passed around an attendance sheet and there was a group project. The presentations last the final 5 weeks and there's one easy take home final essay (3-5 pages).

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SOC134F . 7 Years Ago

I love him as a professor, he has been everywhere and has so much experience. Prof Lopez-Alves knows what he's talking about. Will defiantly take another class with him!

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134LA . 7 Years Ago

Super easy class, never listened to lectures, do the work, show up to all classes and you'll get an A. Extremely boring lecturer with a thick accent but good guy. I missed about 5 classes and got a B bc he takes roll and it really counts toward your grade so make sure you go! 1 group project and 1 final (2 short essay questions)

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POLI134F . 14 Years Ago

I have taken two classes with him because I absolutely fallin in love with his teaching methods. he is TOO funny! He allows open book open notes for his midterm and final. THERE IS NO WAY YOU CANNOT GET A GOOD GRADE IN HIS CLASS at least a B even if you do not read. Use quotes for all his exams it WILL boost your grade! TAKE HIM!

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SOC134 . 14 Years Ago

He has 1 midterm ad 1 final and the tests are open book!!!! Which allows you to actually uderstand the material insead of memorizing it. Great professor very fun class.

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