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Sociology

Renee Decter

SOC10 · SOC16 · SOCI212 · SOC30 · SOC18 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
37/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you can follow detailed instructions exactly and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderStrict DirectionsReading and Writing HeavyClear but DemandingPolarizing Personality
  • Reviews are sharply polarized, with some students praising her support and others warning strongly against taking her.
  • The course content is often described as easy, but , and no-late-work policies make grades risky.
  • Online reviews are harsher overall, especially about , and heavy reading or writing.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

The material may be easy, but , and deductions for small mistakes make an A costly.

Online evidence shows the highest grade risk from strict instructions, while but .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Students often say the sociology content is not hard, but reading and writing demands add pressure.

Both formats suggest the content can be easy, while online structure makes the work feel more frustrating.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Participation, deadlines, and no-late-work rules are repeatedly emphasized, leaving little flexibility.

Online flexibility is limited by strict submission rules, while and staying current.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

She works for detail-oriented students, but , and poor learning experience.

Online recommendations are weaker and more negative, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students repeatedly call her a tough or and say .

Format shift

Online reviews are especially harsh about grading, while and writing standards.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The workload often includes reading, discussion posts, papers, weekly writing, exams, and detailed submission rules.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize reading, discussions, papers, and email procedures, while , and essay exams.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Some students find her caring and clear, but many say she mainly assigns work, grades harshly, or goes off topic.

Format shift

Online teaching quality is more often criticized, while but still mixed delivery.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessments appear , and participation rather than one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention forums, papers, exams, and emailed assignments, while , and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed, with strong praise for support but , and rambling lectures.

Main concern

The class may feel writing-heavy and strict even when the sociology content is easy.

What students said

“She truly goes above-and-beyond.”
SOC16
“Sociology is easy. She is a and .”
SOC10
“Teach yourself”
85907

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are highly polarized but often negative, with repeated , and no late work.

Main concern

Small formatting or instruction mistakes can sharply hurt grades.

What students said

“The harshest grader I have ever encountered and .”
SOC30
“All she did was give instructions and grade.”
SOC16
“NO LATE work accepted period!”
SOC10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is inconsistent, with some sections using exams or weekly essay exams and .

Three Exams MentionedWeekly Essay Exams MentionedQuestions on Study Guide MentionedNo Late Work

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and weekly essay exams, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

Weekly Essay ExamsTest Every Class MentionedStudy Guide Mentioned
“She gives a .”
SOC18
“You're responsible to stay on top of your readings and .”
SOC10
“all the ”
SOC16

Online

Online reviews mention weekly forums, three exams, paper drafts, final papers, Turnitin, and no late work, but .

Three Exams MentionedTurnitin Submission MentionedNo Late Work
“Online course consisted of weekly forums, 3 exams, paper draft and final.”
SOC16
“All work is turned into Turnitin only. NO LATE work accepted period!”
SOC10

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The and discussion posts. Not difficult work wise, but this professor has an incredibly difficult personality.”

Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

18/100

“The harshest grader I have ever encountered and .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“All she did was give instructions and grade.”

👍 Recommendation Risk

42/100

“ if you can follow detailed instructions exactly and .”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“She will have you doing a lot of work.”

Theme 1

⚖️

  • She'll dock you for minor mistakes, but overall the class is easy.
  • little mistakes on an .
  • if you miss .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload and Rules

  • The and discussion posts.
  • reading and writing.
  • NO LATE work accepted period!

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • All she did was give instructions and grade.
  • She gives so much instruction that .
  • Professor Decter is a wonderful teacher.

Theme 4

❤️ About Support

  • She personally called me and encouraged me to not give up.
  • She truly goes above-and-beyond.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 33 reviews across many years and both formats, with a consistent split between praise and strong criticism.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 55
1 out of 58

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 3 · A 7

B range

3

B 2 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1