Margret Crowdes - California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

Professor: Margret Crowdes

Department: Sociology

College: California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC317
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Crowdes class is interesting if you don't go you won't pass but if you pay attention you will pass the lass!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to read, and turn in your responses, weekly. There will be socratic-seminar style talks, in which you definitely participate. DO NOT refer to classmates as a whole as 'guys' (ex: hello, you guys!). Overall, she is a nice person trying to bring out the best in her students. Save all your work!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great start to sociology classes and being a good human in general, pay attention to class and you'll love it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have taken her twice now and would take her again if she had 400 level courses. At the beginning she seems difficult, but if you just skim the reading and show up you will get a good grade. 2 short tests and 2 short papers. Everything else is just group based discussion. If you want an engaging SOC class wo the boring lecture, take this class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INEQUALITY
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So she is the BEST teacher I have taken and this is my 4th year. Her syllabus is straight forward. She says there is a lot of reading, but honestly you do not even need to read just skim the work. It is all about participation and giving your opinion. Her learning style is open conversation, not much lecturing. I wish she taught more classes!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The entire class is discussion based so if you don't like speaking in front of everyone I do not recommend! You sit in a giant circle every week and just talk about the readings. One quiz, two papers, in class exercises and a final project where you get with a group and create your own discussion for the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 307
• 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:

Really helpful and super fun class, probably one of my favorites. Her class is always seminar style and she has you facilitate the lectures but pushes you through them. 1 quiz, 2 paper (which are super easy and only 2 pages), and 2 facilitation's and you're done. High recommended, not hard at all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really helpful. Her class is always seminar style and she has you facilitate the lectures but pushes you through them. 2 quizzes, 2 paper (which are super easy and only 2 pages), and 2 facilitation's and you're done. High recommended

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Unorganized professor. Relies on readings to teach the class for her. Interactive Lecture, so she never actually teaches. Little information in what could have been an interesting class. Do not disagree with the professor, any opinions other than hers are invalid, which becomes ironic. Easy A but painful class to sit through twice a week.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• 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:

Wasn't happy with this class, your opinion doesn't matter. She will argue with you till you give up. The class is about inequality and working together in a partnership way. Not clear on what she wants and not helpful. I felt like I learned nothing. When you ask to clarify something she tells you to read the 40 pg. syllabus. Don't need book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• 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:

40 page Syllabus & 15 page Interactive Guide Line. This class is an "Interactive Course" You learn to participate to teach one another on Inequalities. Dr Crowdes puts 29 years of experience by table spoon feeding every step.Note chairs R group class circle 100% name placards placed in front of each table like U.N. I LoVe her. 2 thumbs up.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this professor for many classes, while yes, confusing at first, it becomes clear. She cares about everyone in her class and improved my writing. The sociology content has made so much difference in my life and understanding after graduating!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC313
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you may have an opinion different from her. I wrote a paper on domestic violence against men, and even though I had stats to show it, she told the class it wasn't an issue and I failed the paper. She is a poor example of what a feminist should be. If you do have to take her, just smile and agree with her, you'll get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor! Confusing for the first 2 days, but then it all makes sense. Just stick it out, and you will be glad you did! Learned a lot, not very hard, and she cares about everyone's learning.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crowdes is wonderful! Her class structure is confusing at first, but if you stick with it, it becomes very easy and clear. 2 essays, several facilitations, either a written take home essay final or multiple choice scantron. Very nice professor and you can tell she cares about everyone's learning. Would take her again for sure.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• 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 was my favorite class in college so far. Her teaching style is different in that she doesn't stand up in front of the classroom and talk at you for 2 hours like everyone else. She gets you to think, and provides you with the tools to help make a change. Class is based on group work. Put in the effort & you'll do fine. Buy the book!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

two short papers, a lot of group work and presentations. pretty easy class overall.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy class. She's picky but just do the work. No exams just 4 short papers.395

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC303
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Soc 303 with crowdes is beyond easy. If you are incredibly shy and dont like talking in front of others then THIS IS NOT the class u want to take. There's a three page paper due pretty much each week and this class involves a lot of group time. If you want an A do the papers, talk, and just show up!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I could not take this professor seriously.You also will have no idea what your grade will be up until the very last day of class.This class was all about getting up and doing something about what you see wrong in society;but in practice all we did was regurgitate the same boring buzz words over and over in our papers.Advice: Take the class online.