Mary Lalone - Radford University, Radford, VA

Professor: Mary Lalone

Department: Anthropology

College: Radford University, Radford, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lalone is a very lecture heavy lady, she has experienced a lot of cultural things in her life and you will hear about it. There are only 3 exams the entire year so if you do badly on one, well, good luck Charlie.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are boring so the hardest part is literally just sitting through lecture. The tests are super easy if you just read the book. Honestly the easiest sociology class you can possibly take. You just have to make sure to show up fro class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very boring class, basically talked about her personal experiences every class and even put that material on tests. Information generally comes from videos and textbook readings.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT121
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class should have been titled Lalone 101. All she did was talk about her experiences, rather than giving a broad overview of the class. She would read directly off of her powerpoint slides. She was repetitive, and taught lecture in a very condescending way. She believes that since she loves anthropology, that everyone else does.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lecture heavy class. Lectures are very boring and she is very monotone. Weekly readings that are on the tests. The only assignments are the 3-4 tests. Gives few extra credit.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

the lectures are long and she talks a lot but if you go to class listen to the lectures and read the articles she puts on D2L then you can pass. you can only miss 3 classes or she will take points off your grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I personally loved this professor. I am shocked that others feel the opposite. Her grading criteria is specific. You will be tested on the lectures, readings, and in class videos. I came to class, crammed the night before an exam, and received over an 100% in the class. You don't have to take the final if you already have an A. She was great.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is all over the place with her lectures and talks about herself... a lot.. She seems nice, but her tests tend to have material on it that was never discussed in class or in the powerpoints. Your grade is based on three tests only, so if you're not a great test taker, dont take her class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lalone is only recommended for those who can handle her not talking about subject matter for 3/4s of the class. She isn't very accessible and her tests cover things that were never mentioned.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She just talks about herself all class. Extremely repetitive.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She talks a lot about nothing during her lectures, but you can't pass the class without going per the attendance policy. If you study for the tests, you will pass. Tests use the homework readings, book readings, lectures, and videos.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI121
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Lalone is quite all over the place. She takes a lot about nothing, and reads straight from the power point. Nice thing is all the power points are on D2L. The class has many readings that are needed to know for the test. The only grades in the class are 3 tests and an optional 4th if you choose to take the final. Goodluck!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I didn't get to know her personally because the class was so large, but she seems like a very nice person. The lectures were wordy and boring. I fell asleep in that class a lot when I had never fallen asleep in any others before. I think that's only because 100 level classes tend to be boring though. The class wasn't hard and was informative.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lalone has extremely boring lectures and can talk about a single slide for up to 30 minutes. The topic is interesting but she finds a way to make it very boring. Otherwise the class is an easy A. Readings are asked as questions on exams and she takes and counts attendance randomly. If you can get another professor, please do.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

lectures are long but all the powerpoints are on D2L. She is very passionate about what she's doing. The class is overall very interesting. Only 3 exams in this class but does give out study guides.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dry, long, and boring lectures that are all online. Exams are easy as long as you pay attention in class and read over case studies. Her voice is annoying, but you get use to it. Class can be interesting at times, but if you can get another professor, do it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Long painful class but just as long as you go and do all the reading youll be able to pass. Make sure to do the readings because it will be on the test!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lalone is very boring and lectures tend to drag on. Attendance is very inconsistent. She requires readings for homework that you should read because they are on the tests. There is 3 tests and a final for this course, but the final is optional. If you study the study guides and do the readings you will do great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor. You have to come to class to learn the material but it is very interesting. You must also read the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCY121
• 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 sweet and dedicated professor. Attendance is mandatory, except you are allowed to miss up the four days without getting penalized. Tests come straight from the study guides, so they're pretty easy if you do everything on those. Interesting class to take!