<p>I'm planning to take it with her for Fall 2008 and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about her and the class (lecturing style, interesting/boring, grading easy/hard, usefulness of discussion section, etc.). On ratemyprofessor.com I have heard good things about her, but I'm interested to know if anyone wants to add or give their personal take on it. Thanks.</p>
<p>P.S. Anyone else planning to take this class? Always nice to know people going into it before it starts.</p>
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<p>she's the best :)</p>
<p>Can someone elaborate a little more please?</p>
<p>yea im interested too</p>
<p>can someone please comment on the difficulty of this course? how much reading? curve? etc thanks much</p>
<p>Like santabanta, looking for answers.</p>
<p>i think CC ppl are too math/sci oriented to answer such "humanities" questions</p>
<p>I took her last fall. She is a very passionate professor that lectures well, but i felt the material was a bit too abstract (I'm a psychology and IB major). I lost interest about half way through the class but that is not necessary her fault more as I had a terrible GSI. Your grade is based on your final (40%), 2 essays, and midterm that is barely worth anything (like 10%). You get your grade from your GSI so who you get is important. There is a good amount of reading (but not like an english class or anything) but I stopped reading after a couple of weeks. Bottom line, if you can write decently and BS well, then you will do fine. I got an A in the class. Just remember that everything leads to inequality!</p>
<p>Thanks for the information badclones. So would you say that a good/easy GSI is very important for a good grade in the class? & would you say someone who is not too interested could make it through? Also, how long are the 2 essays and how are the midterm and final set up?</p>
<p>any info on Sociology 3AC?</p>
<p>sometimes i feel like you should just find out for yourself. like experience the class by yourself. nobody told me anything besides what i found out thru ratemyprof about swidler. and i got an A.</p>
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<p>bump up...</p>
<p>Does anyone know what percentage you have to at least get in order to get an A-/A in the class? Is it a 90 cutoff or is it more generous, like around 87?</p>