Janice is a great lecturer. Really makes class interesting. I loved soc152A! Show up to class and read your weekly assignments and you'll easily pass. Easy upper-div credits.
This class wasn't hard, but my issues were with the professors themselves. They took their own research and generalized it to the entire population, so I basically wasn't even learning factual content. They're also very heteronormative, so if you aren't straight you'll feel left out. A good upper div filler class nonetheless.
The class is based on 3 exams (noncumulative) and 1 final (cumulative) tests can be tricky in terms of whether it asks more from book or lecture. There is a ton of reading. Lectures are not posted online. Overall the course is very interesting and she is very understanding toward sensitive tooics discussed but a lot of work. No paper and no project
Grade is based off of 3 midterms and a final. You just write down everything you know about whatever topic. Class does require that you memorize a good amount if information, show up, and do the certain parts of the reading. (I watched my RA struggle through this with me) Study guide is extremely helpful.
Janice is one of the best soc professors out there, and made Soc 152 A, B, and C all very enjoyable. She is an absolutely joy and has a really sassy/sarcastic sense of humor that you get used to. The B class and the C website class were all really useful and helped me realize my passion for sexual health.
MUST TAKE. this was one of my favorite classes I have taken at UCSB so far. I had 2 midterms (6 multiple choice, and 3 short answer essay questions) and a final though the Baldwins (John & Janis) usually would give three midterms but the quarter i took it was cut short. There's ALOT of reading, but I didnt . GO TO LECTURE & REVIEW SESSIONS!!
Professor Baldwins we're super awesome funny knowledgeable and engaging. Lectures were entertaining but also had a lot of useful information. Tests had study guides and you know exactly what you need to read. Grade is 3 MTs and a final exam. Highly recommend this class.
Loved this class and couple dynamic. Class teaches relevant info that will be useful for the rest of your life. As long as you fill out the study guide and know that information well and read & know the boxes from the textbook you can get an A. 3 midterms and final. For the tests you write everything you know & don't get marked down for wrong info.
Best class ever. So interesting!!! You do have to memorize a lot but it is worth it because the material is interesting. 3 midterms and a final. They are very helpful and the TAs are awesome. This is a must take class before graduating.
Janice and her husband are one of the best professors. They are funny and make a whole lot of hokes. Such a cute couple. 3 midterms andd 1 final. They give a study guide and as long as you fill it out and memorize you're good. A whole lot of memorization though. There are two different review sessions for each midterm and final.
SOC152A is an amazing class. I would not be upset if this class were made mandatory for everyone.
Professor Janice and John Baldwin are probably the best professors on campus! They definitely know how to make lecture fun! Definitely recommend!
The Baldwins are the best professors at UCSB! Any class with them is highly recommended :) Janice is very funny and a fantastic human sexuality teacher.