Rae Blumberg - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Professor: Rae Blumberg

Department: Sociology

College: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC3470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am extremely interested in international development and enjoyed the class. I didn't like that we went to pre-historic humanity and went into gender inequality towards the end of the class. She gives extra credit and is an easy grader. She is interesting. We had a development conference that was nice. She is so approachable! Take advantage!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Rae may be smart, however, her abilities do not include teaching. She repeats herself constantly and treats students as if they are stupid. Once you have read one of her articles you will know everything you are supposed to know for the course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Blumberg is very smart and her theories are fascinating. However that does not translate too well in the classroom where she tends to be scattered, disjointed, and can talk forever about the same topic (overkill). While I got several good theories out of SOC of Development class I wish I could have just read her book instead.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rae was an interesting woman. She's a bit scatter minded and repeats herself often but the class is not bad. The material is interesting as to it pertains to your life. It puts things into perspective. Know her theory because that's essentially the entire course-- society related to her theory. Read the stuff on the syllabus.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• 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:

It's easy, but she talked about herself, complained about "Southern blue collar workers with less than a high school education" (direct quote)that go to "lousy rural schools". At least part of the test is multiple choice (because some kids are to dumb for essays according to Ms. Blumberg).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC252
• 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:

I honestly thing she is nice lady, she is a bit awkward though but it makes class funny. I;m not going to lie lectures are boring but it an easy class. Your grade is comprised of section, two tests, and a six page paper. There is no final :) Lots of reading but she gives extra credit and its not hard to get an A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC252
• 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:

Very interesting lady with some great stories to tell. Lecture is not mandatory and can be kinda boring at 9:30 in the morning. DO THE READING!!! Your grade is made up of he midterm and the final (both are basically reading quizzes), and a 6 page paper. Over all, easy class, fairly enjoyable

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC252
• 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:

Very intelligent and influential sociologist. However, lectures are dry and I can never sit through a whole session without zoning out. Easy class if you have a lenient TA.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rae is a genius. This is the best class I've had at UVA. She is so knowledgeable and respected in the field of sociology. I learned more than I could have imagined in the class, and enjoyed lecture a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

easiest class ever. shes crazy but she tells good stories

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took 2 of her classes and almost identical in terms of the readings/assignments. She offers 3% to the final grade just for turning in 3 article summaries. She also has a midterm/final review session, where she gives you a lot of the questions that will be on the exam. She had the final exam during last day of class (not a 3 hour cummulative exam).

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Oh blumberg...she rambles a lot and talks about allll her stories of traveling to every continent etc etc...she can talk forever...her lectures consist of about 75% stories and 25% test material...fairly easy class. its one of those classes you walk out of laughing cuz she's so crazy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• 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:

Blumberg's lectures are pretty dull, but the class is easy. She tells a lot of stories from when she was in 38 different countries and blah blah blah-- but none of it ends up on the tests. She's very nice and means well... I just don't enjoy her lectures. If you are looking for an A though, I would recommend this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is an easy class, but the lecture is really boring, and hard to know what she is talking about. But, the TAs are really helpful and clarify everything.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC435SOC25
• 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:

I have taken two classes with her. Her lectures are not that interesting, but he class is very easy and if you act like you are interested then its an easy A. All of her classes are the exact same.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Blumberg is a wonderful, incredibly knowledgeable and fair teacher who goes out of her way to make sure her students succeed. Do the reading and you will do well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is weird, to say the least, but means well. Very passionate about the subject and knows her stuff. Tons of reading but it is definitely unnecessary to do it all - just skim. When it comes down to it, most of the material is common sense. Lectures can induce sleep - she rambles incessantly. TAs a little overzealous. Pretty easy class overall.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class has a very heavy reading load. The material could be interesting, but lectures are very boring. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities, but the tests are a bit confusing. I would not recommend this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC252
• 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:

Professor Blumberg is extremely nice and the class takes effort but eventually you're learning the same things over and over again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is a genius and she knows it and by the end of the class you know it. There are lots of great books, but I wouldn't take the class unless you already know the topic.