Professor: Valerian Desousa
Department: Social Science
College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I would not recommend this class. There are very few grades, and it is almost impossible to bring your grade up after not doing so well on a test. Class is pointless everyday and it is very tempting to skip, but attendance is taken daily for a participation grade. Some students are able to excel in this class, but most students do not.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hardest class I've ever taken. Did so horrible on the first 2 tests because he doesn't teach. Don't even bother reading the book, just do practice tests and go over his slides, but always go to class he always takes attendance and sometimes there is in class group work. Do not take this class. He does offer extra credit though, you'll need 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Very sweet, caring man. Has a strong indian accent but you get used to it quickly. I think he genuinely cares about what he teaches, and the sociology class itself is not hard whatsoever if you study for tests.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: SOC120
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Read and Review Yourself. Thats it. Easy A. Most of us spent our time online instead of listening.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
DONT TAKE HIM! He awkwardly laughs at himself all class. He just reads off a powerpoint and goes through them so fast you cant write it down fast enough. His tests are weird and make you think you did good but get it back and you did bad, they are all multiple choice. Avoid him at all costs. Dont bother getting the book
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I attended his office hours when I was doing poorly on tests due to the fact I didn't know what to study. So I asked what he suggested I should study and he told me to not worry about what he talks about in class. He would give out a practice test which was a few questions from the actual exam and I couldn't find the answers in the notes or text.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. DeSousa is a nice man, but his class is definitely difficult. I ended up with a good grade because I put numerous hours into outlining chapters and endless hours on my family tree. Definitely work hard on the tree, it is a large part of your grade. He offers extra credit, you'll need it. That being said I enjoyed his class, I liked Dr. D a lot.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: SOC200
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor DeSousa is a horrible professor. Lectures are terrible, does not prepare you for the tests, test guide are not even similar to the actual tests. The least he could do for my class (which half were failing and he curved every test) was give us extra credit opportunities.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: SOC100
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Spent most of the time talking about how evil America was and how great it was in India. Why did he move here then? Apparently got a 60% on group mini projects that we complete each week because I was absent a total of 2 classes ? Doesn't like when you leave to use the restroom. He makes openly deragotory remarks about race. How is he still there?
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: SOC200
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He was the worst. Heavy on attendance but lectures don't make sense and it's pointless to go. I studied exactly how he told us how to and get 70s. Assigns group projects along with assigning your groups. Awful professor who won't curve a test even though the whole class failed. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: SOC200
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
While he is a nice guy, his lectures do not reflect the material you're supposed to go over. If you read you may understand what is going on but if you get behind on your reading you'll be lost. He does provide useful study tools on a website but don't expect reviews or help from him directly. He takes his intro course seriously.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Desousa is certainly not an easy professor. He is serious about attendance, and while there is no note taking, coming to class is important. If you're willing to put in the hard work, you'll pass easily. Make sure to read the essays before each test. The family tree is extremely important too, make sure to give yourself a lot of time to do it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: 240
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Tests are hard but if you've actually read the material and the notes you'll be okay. Don't bother taking notes, he posts detailed powerpoints for every chapter. You don't have to attend class, just don't skip too many or you'll lose points. There's extra credit since everyone did badly, and he'll clarify if you ask. Confusing, but a nice guy.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: SOC240
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Awful professor. Lectures drag on and don't make any sense. I felt like we never talked about what we were supposed to have read. If you have common sense, you'll pass the class. Don't expect a good grade. Will never take this professor again.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: 240
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you have the option of taking a class with this professor, turn around and run. He is by far the worst professor I have ever had. He spends his lectures making jokes that only he thinks is funny, not very clear on what the actual material is. I studied more than I ever had for him and it didn't help anything. Just don't bother, you will hate it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: 240
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is no help whatsoever. Discussions in class are irrelevant to test questions. Gives you practice tests but does not give you answers or does not give you the answer if you ask him for further direction. I strongly suggest that you do not take this class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: 240
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
No help what so ever and I dreaded going to his class each day. He uses most of class time trying to make jokes. Everything he says is irrelevant.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: SOC24003
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I actually enjoyed this class a lot but it was very difficult. I think he is very funny but gets off topic a lot. You need to do the readings off the syllabus or you will fail and also take notes on his power points on the readings. The tests don't count for much of the grade its like 10% and there are three so Family Tree 30% is VERY important!
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: SOC322
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
THE WORST. Loves to talk about himself, he thinks he's amazing. He's not.. Our SOC of the family classes consisted of our groups getting together and literally reading out loud to the class straight from the book (that he wrote and made a prophet on each sale btw) His test were ridiculous and awful.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: 240
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Awful professor. Never take him. He's literally so bad. I promise. Trust me.
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