Elaine Leeder - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Professor: Elaine Leeder

Department: Social Science

College: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Leeder is an amazing professor and person. She is very passionate and has worked in the field of Sociology for a long time. For my semester, she gave us a midterm, weekly responses, and two papers for our class grade. If you try, you will receive an A. As Leeder puts it, "You have to try hard to fail in this class."

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Leeder is very passionate about her subject, Sociology. She shares her story working with prisoners in this line of work, and opens your mind immensely. You're perspective on the world will change after taking this class. I loved going to class because we learned about problems in society everyday and encourages us to create change.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Elaine is an incredible woman- she has so much experience and wisdom to pass along to her students. She shares so much about her life with her students and it just makes her that much more amazing. I always looked forward to coming to this class. It's a very laid back class, but you must put in the effort. She wants to see her students succeed!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was planning on psychology being my major and then I took her class. I walked out the first day and knew I was going to do sociology. She's extremely inspiring and has an incredible amount of knowledge. By far the best professor I have ever had. She does make you work for it though. If you don't show up to class you won't get a good grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the best professors I've had here at SSU. Her lectures are super entertaining. There is work but it's not bad at all. I HIGHLY recommend taking this class :)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• 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:

Elaine Leeder is a really nice lady there is not much to do in the class. She wants everyone to participate, but doesn't judge on your answers. If no one particapates then she will start to pick on students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCI200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at Sonoma. Her sociology lectures are always interesting and eye opening. Only had 2 essays and 2 exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You won't like her unless you approach her outside of class. She's such a big help. A TA that graded my essay gave me a B- but didn't leave any comments, so I went to her for clarification. She not only explained but ended up bumping my grade by 7%. She's a very interesting woman.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• 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:

She is a great teacher! She is super passionate about sociology and even is funny at times. There's two lecture that last 50 minutes and a small group meeting once a month, reading is mandatory, but it is an easy read. Great class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class. really easy to take and understand. A large lecture with a discussion once a week. She is a great professor, its not that hard to get a good great in the class, you have to actually not show up and try to fail. great class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• 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:

A fantastic teacher. Extremely passionate about sociology and does a great job holding your attention for the entire class. The class is fairly easy and consists of a weekly homework assignment, two easy papers, a midterm and a final. There are several TAs that are more than willing to meet with you outside of class and clarify any lesson.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

the easiest A in your life. She isn't really available to help you if you have a question but the class is so easy you will never find yourself needing to ask her plus TA can be there to help at times.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's awesome! Soci 201 was so interesting and Elaine really went in-depth with each topic. Also, the assignments were all pretty easy, but attendance is absolutely mandatory. I loved this course and I would definitely recommend it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is the best professor I have ever had! If you go to Sonoma State you must take her! Elaine has changed my outlook on life and I am even switching my major to sociology because of her. If you really want to learn something you will actually use in life then take this class. The tests and papers are easy and the lectures are very interesting!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCI200
• 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:

Amazing class, even better professor. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• 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:

Best professor I've had so far! She is extremely knowledgeable on the topics she talks about and always tries to make class interesting. I would definitely recommend taking her sociology 201 class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting professor. Interesting lectures. I enjoy sociology since I like to understand and learn about other cultures, ethnic groups, races, men, women, the elderly, the poor, and disabled, as well as, reducing sexism, classism, and racism. However, I still didn't fall for her ultra-liberal opinions on sexuality and deviant behaviors.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dean Leeder was an awesome professor for my intro to sociology course. She made things interesting, included a ton of current events, and she's also very friendly and funny. She's willing to work with you outside of class if you're interested in the field. Definitely take this class if you can, you won't regret it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• 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 is an awesome class. It helps you view the world in a different perspective. It also helps you become a more open minded person.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Insufferable waste of time.