Jean Golden - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Jean Golden

Department: Sociology

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jean is very passionate about sociology. She is super blunt and likes to argue her point in class. It's her way or the highway so to speak. There was a multiple choice exam which was super tough and about 6 or 7 assignments, four of which are movie assignments. You should definitely show up to each lecture. Be ready to get told what to think.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jean was my favourite professor of the term. Her blunt and honest personality made her a very enjoyable prof although it seems disliked by many students. Assignments are weighted heavily but are very easy. Very intriguing lectures that are up to date and touch on current events. Debates are handled in a respectful manner.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jean was a great professor. She can be intimidating but is nice & caring. Visit her office hours and you'll get great feedback on your assignments. The exam was all multiple choice & true/false but it was written very sneakily (made you second-guess a lot). Assignments are pretty straight forward & somewhat easy. Overall, she was a good professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Covers everything in exam, lots of homework for smaller precentages, speaks well at lectures, strict, but willing to go over assignments with you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Textbook is not really needed. Great Prof. A little intimidating. Posts slides before class. No laptops allowed for notes. Assignment heavy (but they're all easy). Easy A if you do all your assignments. A lot of bonus grades given. Tests are kinda a little tough. All M/C & T/F and are written trickily. She is passionate about sociology.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot of assignments that are fairly simple if you read carefully and ask questions. Jean is a straightforward person, which made her class even more enjoyable. She definitely knows her stuff and is a very inspirational person. Both the mid-term and exams were MC and T/F. She provides a detailed review of both tests. SOC 111 was overall great!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The course was required and gave a good introduction to sociology. Expect lots of little grades. 2 assignments, a mid-term, 4 film assignments, final exam and a bonus assignment. If you go to every class and pay attention you should do fine. Assignments can be tricky so be sure to ask lots of questions to find out what she expects.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jean Golden is so nice, her lectures are great and she is extremely helpful during office hours. I recommend this class because she makes it fun. I would take this class again if I could.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was definitely my favourite prof this semester! Though she may come off as intimidating, you will learn that she cares a lot about the course as well as the students. Her slides are concise and have a lot of visuals, which help a lot! Though it is encouraged to read the textbooks, it was not necessary! Her office hours were also really helpful!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved having Jean Golden as a professor! Her note slides she provides us with can sometimes get confusing and mixed up when she lectures but other than that she is very straight to the point and tells you exactly what will be on the exam! She is also very inspirational and definitely knows her stuff. Wouldn't mind having her again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jean is an amazing prof, she can come off intimidating but she's very inspirational and passionate about sociology ! Ask questions and try your best on all your assignments and you'll do good. Make sure to watch the movies she assigns and don't worry so much on textbook readings.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC011
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

go to her office hours and you will get an easy A

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her assignments were basic and easy, and her lectures were amazingly informative. She doesn't allow laptops or phones, but posts blank slides for you online to print and fill out instead, although sometimes there could be gaps that made it confusing. She definitely knows what she's talking about but can be a little scary and unapproachable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC608
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC609
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really love this professor, her lectures are always very interesting, engaging and inspirational!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC609
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My all time favorite professor at Ryerson, took 3 courses taught by her. She is very inspirational!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jean is such an inspiring prof. Never really understood why people didnt like her that much. Yeah, she's straight forward as hell but I liked that about her! Her lectures are very interesting. Exams and assignments are very easy and straightforward. I really enjoyed her class first year. Take her class if you get the chance

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Up to date class, with lots of visuals and great information

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC609
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A handful of years ago I took 2 summer courses with Jean. At first, she didn't seem to be a fan (I am a guy) and seemed standoffish but I was able to win her over through respect. Her teaching materials are interesting and informative. Some of the most memorable classes taken at Ryerson and from time and time I think about her classes. Cool lady.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good lectures, fill in the blank PP handouts. A lot of videos played. Sometimes hard to follow along the handouts. Midterm and Exam are all mc and truefalse. There were 2 textbooks used (easy readings). No laptops nor electronics allowed in classroom, she makes that clear before first lecture. Learned a lot about how messed up society really is.