Sonia Sorrell - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Professor: Sonia Sorrell

Department: Humanities

College: Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures aren't as boring as some other teachers but they aren't worth going to, especially if you learned any ancient history at all in high school. Just get yourself a copy of the TA notes from a friend and study that before the tests and you will pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boring class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I didn't go to class except to take tests and pick them up, and I got a B+. If you study the TA notes and other students' notes well an A is easily within reach. As for her lectures, from what I did experience, they were not particularly exciting, but she does enjoy talking about her subject.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Although Sonia's class is boring, it is very easy. Don't buy the book because you will not open it. Just attend the lectures, do your best to stay focused, and take good notes. Also, get a set of TA notes as back up. One of the easiest classes you will ever take if you just do the bare minimum.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's super boring.... but she's a good professor. Showed up with MATH 140 homework and just listened. DON'T listen to what she says about the TA Notes. They saved me and are the reason i passed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Having Sonia is part of the Pepperdine experience. She isn't too terrible, just fairly boring. If you attend class and take notes, you'll be more than okay. Don't rely on the TA notes because they can be totally wrong.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sorrell, known to all as simply "Sonia," is a professor everyone should have the experience of taking. Her lecturing style is extremely unusual: her passion for the subject is filtered through her passionless voice, which gives her lectures an oddly endearing tone. Tests are all details, which is a pain. She's incredibly organized and clear.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Literally everyone hates Sonia's class. Nobody shows up, lectures are super boring, and what's worse is she bombards you with spam emails about 'cool Roman recipes.' Try to take this class over summer with another professor if you value your sanity.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• 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:

HUM111 is by far my favorite class at Pepperdine. Sonia is so passionate about what she teaches, and you can tell by the way she "takes us on a journey through the Parthenon" or even when she goes on and on about not cheating on exams. Her class is so easy- no reading required. She's the best.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Either attend class or read the book (I recommend attending class). She clearly likes the material, but cannot lecture interestingly. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTRA CREDIT. 20 free points on top of a 300 point gradebook= 6% grade boost

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, use TA notes. Her class is becoming increasingly hard but still not too hard if you show up for class and take notes, or get your hands on the TA notes. Study 2 hours the night before the test and you should be good. Kind of a strange teacher but hilarious in her own way. DO NOT FALL ASLEEP IN CLASS or you get called out super hard.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sonia's class is easy as long as you go to EVERY CLASS, take notes, read her outline and stay off of your phone. She tries to micromanage a class of 150 or more and it's really annoying. But she's a wealth of information and if you read over your notes and her outline a couple of times before the test you'll be fine. The only book I touched was GP.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• 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 person and obviously cannot exhibit that in a lecture class. Go visit her; she's very knowledgeable in travel. If you can get TA notes, get them. If not just go to class and print out her lecture outlines. I mean you are paying a lot for these classes. All the test questions are from there. No surprises. Oh and read her book!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• 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:

Sonia...Class may get boring at some point. She gives a lot of info in 1 class so it's important to go. I had TA notes and did not go until the first test and did well on the test. I began going to class after and got better grades. Passed the class with an A. Get the TA notes, take them to class and highlight as she says them. Then review them :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• 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:

Sonia is one of the most genuine professors at Pepperdine. The only people that have a problem with her are the ones that never attend class or read the textbooks. Her class is extremely easy if you go to class; she gives you answers to the tests! I thoroughly enjoyed HUM 111. Also, read her book for extra credit; it's actually really good!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• 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:

First time taking a humanities class and I learned a lot. I dislike Roman history but she made it interesting. Read her novel for extra credit and you will succeed. Easy A if you form study groups and ask her questions. We' re now good friends thanks to her accommodations.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• 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:

Hum 111 is very easy. She isn't a bad teacher I learned a lot. Her test aren't meant to trick you at all they are straight forward and easy. She can be mean if you disobey the rules but its simple don't talk during class. Loved the class easy A. Just be sure to take notes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

her job description is to teach.. i mean, really? all she really does is read her notes. hires TAs to take notes but tells students TA notes are useless. i mean, seriously?

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class if you have the notes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is actually very sweet and willing to meet with you and help you out. You can tell she cares about her students and she loves what she teaches. Recognize that although the class may be boring, it is worth it to attend and I find the textbook reading helpful as well. Don't be afraid to talk to her!