Class had 3 midterms and one final. This class is ridiculous. He will find the smallest sections in the book to test you on. The teacher offers re-grading if you didn't get the grade you think you deserved. Grader NEVER gives full credit unless you memorize the book. Do not take this class.

This class was very interesting. It is almost about common sense but overall very informative class. Be careful with this class though, The midterms and Final are no joke. You are expected to know EVERYTHING both Reading and Notes

most overrated class at ucsb. lectures are terrible. teaching with comics and messy outlines that might as well not be on the screen are irrelevent. too big of a class, inconsistent grading from course assistants. you can never get a clear reason as to why you didnt receive the points you thought you deserved.

Worst class I have ever taken here. 3 midterms, and one final. The midterm is ridiculously graded! You literally have to memorize the lectures because he WILL ask 2-3 questions (in bullet points) that you have to list and explain. Useless class, all common sense.

Baldwin is very enthusiastic and makes lectures interesting and fun. He makes himself very available outside of class, which is very helpful. There are 3 midterms and a final. He tells you exactly what kinds of questions will be on the test and everything is very straight forward.

One of the few professors who actually cares about teaching.

good teacher.

Entertaining, fun, passionate about the subject, and keeps you interested the whole class. Actually cares about his students success. Overall an amazing teacher!!

Amazing course and amazing teachers!! Originally just wanted to take it for fun, but now I'm motivated to strive for the honors course. Highly entertaining, and the professors have great control of attention and amazing public speaking skills. Very valuable course

I had him for Soc 152A and Soc 142. He is an awesome teacher with fun and interesting lectures. The class is NOT easy and requires that you do the reading. There is a lot of memorization involved but as long as you attend lecture you will enjoy the subject and it will make studying a lot easier. Soc 142 was easier than Soc 152A but take both!

SOC MAJORS- take any and all of Baldwins classes! I had him for 152A 142 and 185P and enjoyed all of them. To do well you need to read and attend lecture, the material is interesting and worth the work! His short answer test format allows you to write what you know and get a fair grade. He cares about his students so go to his office hours!

hard midterms and they are graded by students

I have taken 5 classes (152a-b-c, 142, 185) with John. They are all the same format (3 midterms, 1 final, all short answers). If you are taking these classes expecting a GPA booster, don't. If you are interested in actually learning something that will change your life forever, take them all! Must read & attend lectures to get good grade!

John is the best professor at UCSB. Period. Those who do not take at least one of his classes are missing out. Take all of them if you can!

John is the most enthusiastic, inspiring professor I have ever had. I have taken 3 of his classes thus far and I just cannot get enough! If you want to get the most out of your education and actually learn and feel motivated about LIFE then take one of his courses and you won't be disappointed! His lectures and courses are designed for success!

He was teaching the class as he goes because all his old material was outa date. Sick class, with guest lecturers almost every week. They were all interesting. Posts all notes, readings, assignments, and study guides online. Ample opportunity for extra credit. Theres a lot of reading every week, but the assignment that goes along is easy.

This was a great class! There is a lot of reading but its very interesting, enjoyable! There are two exams, one paper, and you have to lead one class discussion....it is a student lead class where we just talk about what we think on issues! Very fun and interesting!

Great class! I did not find it hard at all (I am now in the 152 b class). The professors are great, totally amusing! I want to say there are 5 tests, all have a few mult choice and then like 6 essay questions and you pick 5 questions to answer. Then list everything you know about the topic...not too tuff if you go to lecture/review notes!

I have taken all 3 of Baldwin's classes offered at UCSB and he is one of my favorites! He has the most passion of every teacher I have met and is so excited to help students and teach. He makes you feel excited about the material as well and his enthusiasm is contagious. The tests are comprehensive but as long as you read thoroughly, you're good!

Very popular, but I don't know why. Teaches like the students are 12, does nto seem to have updated the lectures for 20 years, a bit cheesy. The sex class is not for those of us who are older, it would be a great class for freshman Tests are hard, the format is not short answers but the questions are not straight forward, do the reading

the professors are very nice, but the class was harder than it should be. the reviews were pointless, and the TAs were not very approachable. study EVERYTHING about aids for this class.

This class was waaay harder than the comments made it oi though it was going to be. For the tests you need to know EVERY little bit of information from the lectures and everything from the textbook chapters. This class requires soooooo much time and studying doesn't even guarantee a good grade because they will randomly put things on the test.

Hands down, the worst teacher i have ever had.

Baldwin is an excellent teacher. He is easy to understand and follow and speaks very clear. As long as you go to his lecture which are interesting than you should do fine in the class. He is also very helpful. Don't hesitate to ask him something you don't know or understand.