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SOCI0465 with Linus Owens4 days ago

I loved this class!!! I am not a sociology major but have a special interest in tourism and linus was super accommodating and taught in a way that was accessible for me and still invigorating for the sociology majors. The readings were all super interesting and our class discussions were fun usually.

Fast-PacedConstant ReadingNo Exams
6hrs / week Some difficulty Extremely high value Would take again
SOCI0228 with Chong Han7 days ago

The readings from this course are all very interesting and is recommend to any students with and interest in conflict transformation, but sadly due to Professor Han's personal reasons he wasn't able to provide the best teaching and the class was mainly just students doing presentations.

Chill and RelaxedConstant ReadingEasy Grading
2hrs / week Low difficulty Low value Would not take again
SOCI0240 with Matt Lawrence9 days ago

Inequality and the American Dream was one of the most thought-provoking courses I have taken, offering a deeper look into the social, political, and economic factors that shape opportunity and mobility in the United States. The class explored both the promise and the limitations of the American Dream, questioning to what extent it is accessible across lines of race, class, gender, and geography. Through a combination of readings, lectures, and discussions, we examined key issues such as income inequality, educational access, housing disparities, and the influence of public policy on life chances. One of the strengths of the course was its interdisciplinary approach. The professor drew on sociology, economics, history, and political science to paint a fuller picture of inequality. We read both classic works and contemporary studies, which allowed us to trace how the concept of the American Dream has evolved over time. The inclusion of personal narratives, documentaries, and data analysis assignments made the material especially engaging and relatable. Class discussions were central to the learning experience. Students were encouraged to voice their perspectives and connect course material to current events, from debates over student debt to the effects of gentrification. This created a lively and respectful classroom atmosphere where we could wrestle with difficult questions about fairness, meritocracy, and systemic barriers. The assignments were challenging but rewarding. Reflection essays required us to apply theory to personal or observed experiences, while research projects pushed us to investigate a specific dimension of inequality in depth. These tasks sharpened critical thinking and writing skills while making the course material feel highly relevant. Overall, this course broadened my understanding of inequality in America and forced me to reconsider the idea of the American Dream. It is a class I would recommend to anyone interested in social justice, policy, or the realities of contemporary American life.

Inequality and the American Dream was one of the most thought-provoking courses I have taken, offering a deeper look into the social, political, and economic factors that shape opportunity and mobility in the United States. The class explored both the promise and the limitations of the American Dream, questioning to what extent it is …Read more

Chill and RelaxedConstant Reading
1hrs / week Very low difficulty Low value Would take again
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