Beth Eck - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: Beth Eck

Department: Sociology

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Eck is passionate about sociology and if you are into that, then this class will be great for you. Her teaching style is fine, but her grading is too harsh for a general education professor. For students who are used to getting A's in religion, philosophy, etc. this is not going to be as easy. Good professor, but expects too much for gen ed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GSOC140
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the most knowledgeable professors at JMU. Her lectures were very informative and she always tried to keep them interesting. If you are trying to raise your GPA, DO NOT take this class. She will admit that if you do all of the readings and come to every class you will get a C on the tests. With only 3 tests this class is ROUGH.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GSOC140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

actually very funny. knows her stuff and take her if you want to put in the effort. not easy class but you get out what you put in.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Eck is amazing. She's so passionate about what she's teaching. Some topics can be hard to understand, but she's good about giving examples and answering questions. Her class is organized well with focus on test, reading assignments and one paper. She's a lot of fun and not boring. I love going to her class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dr. Eck! She is an amazing lecturer and I wish I could take her for another class. She is so nice and makes all the material easy to understand. Her lectures are genuinely interesting. Attendance is not mandatory, but I would go to every class since the tests are heavily on lecture content. Make sure to read the assigned readings as well

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

My overall favorite teacher. Extremely interesting class, keeps you engaged in class. Pertains to real life and teaches real life lessons that matter. 3 tests 2 essays. To get a good grade you need to read and be a good writer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class has two test, one that has a essay portion, and a final. You also have to write a three page paper on a book that's pretty interesting. If you're not interested in doing a lot of reading, you mat want to avoid this class. The reading is crucial to getting a good grade in the class (lots of application on test). Knowledgable prof and nice.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI276
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beth Eck is the greatest professor in JMU's sociology department. She is so passionate and knowledgable and I loved everything she covered in class. Half your grade comes from papers (5 papers 10% each) and she is an incredibly tough grader. the tests were short-answer and based off the readings but the readings are interesting. TAKE HER!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI276
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very good in class but her essays and tests are very harshly graded. She tends to pick out specific details of reading to ask about. Everyone in the class I've talked to can't get about a C

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI276
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome woman. She literally just stopped where she was going to see how I was doing. Such an awesome woman. Great class too. She really knows your stuff and will blow your mind. Very knowledgable and very interesting!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI276
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Eck is the bomb. I highly recommend her. She is so knowledgeable but won't try and fake it if she doesn't know something. I love her. The course requires work but hey you are in college so get used to it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GSOC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Eck is extremely well-spoken and is able to facilitate actually interesting discussions. She's a tough grader but she is passionate and makes class interesting. Prepare to read a lot and spend time in her office hours but this class can be extremely rewarding. TAKE THIS CLASS.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This has been one of my favorite classes since being at JMU. Not only is Professor Eck a great lecturer, but the material is super interesting and useful. If you are motivated to do well, you will do well! She is good about getting the whole class involved, too. Great experience!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GSOC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This woman knows her stuff! Shes very energetic and passionate about what she's teaching. Only has 4 test the whole semester which kind of sucks because they're the only things graded but if you keep up with the readings and take good class notes you should be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVED her class! inspired me to be a sociology minor. there are weekley readings but are mostly interesting the readings are on the test along with lecture material. all short answer but she gsartial credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCI276
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She expects you to write like a senior, which is kind of unfair. However, she is a wonderful lecturer and is really passionate about her material. She is very nitpicky and its hard to get an A in this class. Your required to write papers on reading, but they help you keep on track. Take her if your interested in the subject

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GSOC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her as a freshman and she was my favorite professor. She has a great attitude and I loved going to class just to hear what she had to say. She knows what she's talking about. Class was not too hard as long as you do the reading and pay attention to the lectures. easy A

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GSOCI140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i LOVED THIS COURSE. It was interesting, she is funny, and it makes you think without causing you to drop you GPA

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok you can trust this opinion because at the end of the semester, I asked her for a recommendation and she said NO! While she seems harsh, she is the perfect example of what a college professor should be. Crystal clear, Stays on topic, Breaks it down, SMART. Literally EVERYTHING about her class is relevant & tied-together. Amazing Prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Reading these comments are annoying. If you read what she gives you, participate, and study just a little you will be fine. Dont put stupid negative comments and you only gave 50% in class and your grade reflected that. Great teacher that knows what she is talking about. If your not willing to LEARN then dont take it. this is college. duh.