Bernard Curry - Elon University, Elon, NC

Professor: Bernard Curry

Department: Social Science

College: Elon University, Elon, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

LOVE Bernard. He is such a sweet, genuine, sassy man. His class is lecture heavy, but it's super engaging- he makes great jokes! 60% of the semester revolves around a group project but it's done before Thanksgiving and after the class is super laid back. His outfits are also amazing- he wore a velvet blazer! Overall such a great professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great Professor. If you read quizzes are easy and he is super funny and nice. If you have perfect attendance you get extra credit and your major assignment for the class is a group project.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Does not respond to emails. Lectures are extremely boring. Super easy class, though. Read the material and you'll be fine. One group project that isn't too bad. Wording on tests can be tricky sometimes, but not horrible.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I absolutely loved Dr. Curry. He was funny, he is very intelligent, and most importantly, he makes everyone in his class love Sociology. If you are going to take a Soc course, please please please take Dr. Curry, you will not regret it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This Professor should get kicked out, he is miserable. He does not listen to students and misgraded three papers. I had a phone conversation with him, but he would not let me speak. Only told me not to interrupt him!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Curry is such a sweet, southern man that genuinely cares about his students. The class is an easy A as long as you pay attention in lectures and stay on top of readings. Very little homework but pop quizzes (which he indirectly suggests of the class before) are frequent. He takes pride in his final group project and doesn't give a midterm.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SWK510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible Horrible Professor. Does not explain anything well and has sarcastic responses. DO NOT TAKE and do not got to SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this intro class as a way to fulfill my expression requirement and Curry was a perfect choice if that's what you're looking for. Grading is completely objective, it's easy, and he made a class outside of my field interesting and enjoyable. For those trying to fulfill your core requirements you can't go wrong with Curry.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I absolutely love this class - the material is so interesting! This being said, Curry talks A LOT. He drags lectures and notes out much longer than they need to be and we didn't finish everything. Tests are easy and we watch movies sometimes and you'll leave wanting to make a difference in education for the kids.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Curry is the best! He is really funny & a super nice guy. He is one of my favorite professors ever. He keeps class interesting with funny lectures and movies. He doesn't give too many tests and is an extremely fair guy. Tests are a little challenging, but nothing crazy. I 100% would recommend taking a class with Curry! You wont regret it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Bernard!!! He can be unclear about what he wants at times in terms of the group project you have to do, but the class is overall very simple and straightforward. He goes over everything for tests, gives simple homework assignments that keep up your grade, and is just a bundle of joy. I definitely recommend him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I've never had a more unclear and unhelpful professor. Do not take SOC 243 if you don't have a car. Requires you to go off campus for 30 hours but doesn't facilitate car pool or anything. He takes of 2 points for every class you miss, then schedules meetings during class and leaves you with a movie.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Curry was my favorite teacher this semester! Only a few homework assignments and one major group presentation. He has grading rubrics for all assignments which makes it easy and you don't need to buy the textbook, it's all online. Super nice, funny, helpful, and enthusiastic! Definitely recommend taking him if you can

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

what a character! really enjoyed his sassiness and snazzy outfits! there are random pop quizzes, so be sure you go to class. take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Essentially, Curry grades papers too harshly because you'd have to be able to read his mind to answer his broad prompts as specifically as he'd like. Your knowledge of the subject matter is irrelevant. Also, his style is dry and uninspiring. I'm no longer interested in teaching after taking this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Curry uses antiquated teaching methods, all the while preaching to you about how to be a good teacher. He doesn't allow laptops in class, which is fair. But what is not fair is that he does not allow students to leave the room after class has begun. He is a very harsh grader, not on quality of work, instead he nitpicks to lower the grades

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Curry is great! He is such a funny guy. His class is interesting and easy. His lectures are often entertaining, although the class sometimes drags.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Curry is THE BEST. He is perfect for a good student, and fairly good for a student who doesn't work hard. He gives pop quizzes.. but basically tells you when they are. All the tests are basically definitions. He is HILARIOUS, my favorite professor at Elon so far. HIGHLY recommend!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

LOVE this man soo interesting great guy easy class PLEASE TAKE! would def take another class with him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great guy, easy class. He looks and acts like Cleveland from Family Guy, look for it.