Linda George - Duke University, Durham, NC

Professor: Linda George

Department: Sociology

College: Duke University, Durham, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

honestly i was quite disappointed with the class and the professor. overrated. the class is not very intellectually stimulating and the lecture is kind of arbitrary. i sometimes sat in class and thought i was totally wasting my time listening to crab. and you were paying to learn common sense. professor is funny but not helpful with questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NOT AN EASY A CLASS! You only have three exams--that's it. So while you think the class is easy and such, the multiple choice questions are very very specific and sometimes... pointless. However, I loved the lectures and this class was definitely worth it even though I feel like I got a lower grade than I deserved.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• 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:

Prof. George is an awesome teacher, insightful and interesting. Her Social Psych 116 class is well-known to be easy, but DO NOT be fooled. Fall 2008 saw the switch to a new book, 50% of tests is from the book alone, and so EXTREMELY close reading of the book is a necessity. If you do that, you will be pleased with your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Linda George is awesome! She is hilarios and explains things in a way that will definitely make you remember.Very interesting topics, and gives lots of example studies. Tests are easy, but you have to read the book pretty carefully.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She clearly loves social psychology, which makes class interesting. However, if you disagree with her political views (which she makes very clear, even though they are never relevant to the lecture), sitting through class can get tedious.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take this class if you did well in Psy 97... it's like a gimme A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really interesting. Subject itself is also interesting, but is really just a lot of common sense. Would recommend. Pretty easy class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class and can apply some of the things to every day life. Great professor, really wants to help if you make the effort to go see her. Tests are half book and half lecture so reading and attendance is a must.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCPSYC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

soc psych is not that easy. don't believe the hype. the class is boring, the tests are actually kind of hard, and you need to memorize lots of nitpicky terms. if you've taken psych before it'll be easy, but if it's your first shot at the dept, don't expect a cakewalk.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such an engaging professor! I just loved going to her class - well organized but not too structured. You'll laugh a lot and learn a lot. GREATT class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. George never gives up on her students, she wants to give them good grades. A lot of people think her class is an "easy A" before they enroll, but it's not, hoerver she will always find a way to help you get a good grade. Don't expect the tests to be easy, but if yo talk to her, she'll make it possible. She's so nice!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

GOOD

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Social Psych with her is not bad, you dont have to go the tests aren't too hard and there is no work besdies the text book readings, she's very nice and funny

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best classes I have ever had at Duke. I still often reflect on her last lecture- which was filled to overcapacity with former students. Engaging, sharp, clearly defined requirements- I recommend everyone take this class if possible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love how she teaches classes dealing with health behaviors but smokes and drinks cola. Her style alternates between loud and obnoxious and exuberant.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Outstanding teacher. One of the best I ever had. This is the sort of class everyone should take.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Fun Interesting

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCPYSCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class is interesting and Linda is a great lecturer. You should try to attend class or get good notes and if you read the text a few days before each test the class is really easy. The tests are multiple choice, 50% lecture, 50% book. One of the few classes that is both interesting and an easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best teacher's I've ever had. You don't get many like her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting, and Professor George is extremely approachable. If you never studied at all, you could probably still get a B in this class.