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Exploration of various theorists, schools of thought, particular theories and special problems and issues in social theory. Theory and readings will vary.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only soc
Phung Su
3.4
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3.4
185S . 8 Months Ago

Overall, I think the class was alright. The oral exam was the most nerve-wracking final I've ever had. The instructions were unclear at first, and the test environment was scary. The readings are not terrible and are relatively short. However, the only way to succeed in the class is to keep up with all of the readings.

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185S . 8 Months Ago

I figured most of the bad ratings are because no one liked the oral exam (she asked us only 3 questions) . But it really wasn't bad AT ALL. 2 essays of 4 pgs You should read as much as you can and take notes on the reading-she doesn't assign you alot of pages thankfully so it is def manageable but gets tough if you let it pile up. She is awesome!

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185S . 8 Months Ago

She is a nice, however instructions were vague at times. There were several books to purchase & I wish she provided more accessibility with the links she provided. The final was nerve racking, it was small groups meeting individually with the professor and she picked on each of us to ask on the spot questions from a whole quarter worth of material

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185S . 8 Months Ago

This class is based on 20% attendance which highly emphasizes active participation, 2 essays each worth 25%, and 1 oral project worth 30%. She assigns weekly readings and you are expected to come to class to talk about them except the conversations often felt too forced. She make explanations more complicated than they should've as well.

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185S . 8 Months Ago

By far the hardest, most "petty" professor (her words, not mine) I've had. Long readings, awkward and very forced in-class discussions. I never left lecture feeling good about myself or like I solidly understood the concepts. Requirements for our final group presentation were highly disorganized and stressful. I would never take her again.

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146 . 5 Months Ago

Professor Su was amazing! I will say her class is very lecture heavy and the readings are quite dense, but she does a wonderful job of breaking down the material in a way that's accessible for everyone. Class grade was based off 5 weekly reflections, one final paper, and attendance. She's easy to talk to and genuinely wants her students to succeed

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