Baldwin Janice

35 reviews
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SOC152A . 2 Months Ago

Honestly, she is one of the worst professors I have ever taken. It honestly feels like she just yaps the whole time and both her and John's commentary is so traditional and out of pocket it gets to the point where it's controversial. Reading is 100% necessary since the lecture is just them yapping and they don't post slides/abbreviate everything.

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SOC152A . 5 Months Ago

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. They require you to buy their (expensive) textbook and ramble in lecture and expect you to cover the bulk of material yourself by reading their book. They use offensive and outdated terms and are not inclusive. Had to study for this class more than any other. Lots of material, but very few test questions.

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SOC152A . 6 Months Ago

I really liked this class and I learned a lot. The tests are hard, so study well, go to review sessions, and form study groups with friends. Read the textbook and attend lectures! The content was really interesting, it's just a lot of information. There is a pretty decent curve though, so don't fret.

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SOC152A . 6 Months Ago

for SOC 152A: Incredibly hard class for upper div. credits. only graded on 3 midterms and cumulative final that are written response. Tons of reading, and get ready to study for each midterm. Very interesting material, but I found it hard to hear her in a big lecture hall. Would recommend avoiding this class at all costs.

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SOC152A . 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

really interesting & the Baldwins are great but there is A LOT OF READING AND THE TEST SUCK. do not take this class as an elective because it's a lot of work just for an elective, you can find an easier course for 4 units. The study guides are 14+ pages and you only get tested on about 7 concepts.a lot of memorization for nothing. please don't take

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SOC152A . 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

Janice and John are good professor but it seemed like the graders for this course were very tough. There is a lot of information you need to absorb from the lecture notes and textbook. I didn't read the textbook which my grade reflects but I attended the study session which helped tremendously. Get together and do your own study group.

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SOC152A . 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

Janice and John are very interesting professors. The material in the class was very engaging, though they do not really include the textbook readings. The midterms and finals are fairly hard, but as long as you read the assigned pages you will be fine. But you def have to read ALL the chapters + boxes in textbook.

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SOC152A . 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

Taught by a couple which is pretty hot. Mega informative. So much information. Not easy though. I think the grade gods were on my side for this one.

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SOC152A . 2 Years Ago

Only graded on 3 midterms and 1 final. They're fairly hard but if you study, READ and attend lecture you should be ok. They are rude about giving slides/notes when you miss class and don't care about the reason you missed class. Their teachings also seem to be outdated especially when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community.

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SOC152A . 2 Years Ago

Janice is not as good as her husband, lecture would be better without her as she rambles. The class is based on 3 midterms and one big final. Its hard because the exams are short answer. Just watch textbook review, I didn't read, just go to lecture.

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SOC152A . 2 Years Ago

Interesting lecture pair, no dull moments in the class. Not the most sensitive when it comes to sensitive sexual topics and not up to date when it came to the sexual orientation section. Lectures hardly cover what is needed for the mid-terms so the book is necessary as well as review session with TAs. Learned a lot and wasn't too hard at all.

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SOC152C . 2 Years Ago

Helpful and guiding throughout the course. Gives great feedback and cares about students.

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