Darrol Hughes - Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

Professor: Darrol Hughes

Department: Social Science

College: Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Truly the most incredible professor I have encountered in my undergrad. Decided to minor in sociology after taking his class. I wish all professors had the same passion.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A delightful Englishman. Engaging, entertaining, and quite knowledgeable of the material he's teaching. As a sociology professor, he defends the ideas that murdered more than 100 million people in the last century -- but aside from that, he appears to be a decent chap. Don't be afraid to spar with him on it either -- he'll respect you for it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Darrol is intelligent and makes lectures really fun. Attendance isn't mandatory exactly, but if you don't show up quite a bit, it will effect your participation grade. Do the extra credit and do it way ahead of time so you can give yourself a change to make edits to it AND study for exams. Do all this and you'll definitely do well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I very much enjoyed the class and learned a lot. This class has peaked my interest in Sociology.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Daroll is a great guy. He is very knowledgeable about sociology and the examples he uses in class really allow you to understand the concepts. Class is very engaging and entertaining so it is not boring. Tests will not be hard if you read the book and do the study guides.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes very interesting in his lectures where you wont lose consciousness from boredom so yea, highly recommend. The main thing in this class is because we were graded on 4 tests and 2 essays, YOU HAVE TO PREPARE FOR THEM. The study guides arent very long but give yourself time to do them! The essays were easy enough.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Darrol's class during the summer, so it was really fast paced. However, he is a really interesting guy. Very personable and really wants you to succeed. The study guides didn't correlate much with the tests, but my best advice is to read the chapters and do the extra credit. His tests are hard but you can succeed in the class. Loved him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Passionate about sociology. He's a great instructor and will do anything to help you succeed. Just read the chapters assign and do the study guides

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• 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:

He's a wonderful teacher- VERY flexible and accommodating. I pretty much turned in both papers late, and rarely showed up to class. He didn't follow the schedule at all, and was very behind towards the end of the semester, so going to class is important in the sense that it's the only way you know when your tests will be. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

10/10 He's funny and smart. Class is lecture-based, but also kept as open-discussion so there is constant interaction; Made it really easy for me to retain info. 2 papers, 4 tests, + 1 extra credit paper. He's happy to answer questions + give feedback, so don't be afraid to participate in lectures and ask for help! I already signed for his socio125

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a class worth going to.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Darrol is great. Super funny and knows what he is talking about. Enjoyed his class but you have to put in work. Lectures are dense so i REALLY recommend showing up. Tests are kinda hard though. 4 tests, 2 papers and 1 final. Drops the worst test grade. You won't ever be bored in class tho he makes it really interesting.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite class out of all the ones I've taken at DVC. Darrol is really funny and his lectures are more of a conversation. Class isn't mandatory but if you miss you'll miss out on good info! What he lectures in class is what's mostly on the test. He does give study guides and they are helpful but read the chapter before class and you'll be fine!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher, funnest class I've taken; I always looked forward to it. He's fast paced and has a British accent. Tests are HARD. The study guides given aren't enough. He does genuinely care about his students, and he'll help you out as best he can. Taking him again if I can. Extra credit is given - get it done early and he'll work with you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super tough tests (four of them plus accumulative final). His lectures are fun & interesting however they're really face paced. Two papers and he's really great about them. Pushes back exams and due dates as well. Accessible outside of class. Extra credit is hard, but if you do it early he will work with you for full credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Darrol Hughes is a great guy! But his questions on his tests are not basic concepts at all! Class average on the first 3 exams was a C!! Including mine, & I really studied. The questions are SPECIFIC, take a closer look at the book and make sure you read everything!! Essays are just as hard, WRITE WELL, WRITE thoroughly, he has HIGH expectations.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Darrol Hughes is the best professor I have ever had in my time at DVC. He inspired me to change my major to sociology in the three week summer course I took with him. The class is by no means easy, it requires attention, thought, and lots of studying, but it is certainly possible to get an A. p.s. he has an amazing accent. TAKE DARRO HE'S THE BEST

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• 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:

I've always heard of people having a professor who has inspired them and instilled a love of learning, he is mine! took his class after being away from school for a year so I was worried. Darrols class has hands-down been my favorite and most influential class ever taken. Its not easy but he gives you all of the tools to succeed:)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hughes is a good teacher because he genuinely cares about each and everyone of his students, wants you to succeed, and makes you interested sociology. He is also HILARIOUS and ENGAGING. With that said, his tests are very hard. However, if you take good notes, read the text book, and use a little common sense, you should be ok.