Richard Block - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Richard Block

Department: Criminal Justice

College: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCL216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Block is not a hard prof. just kinda boring. 2 quizzes, 2 papers, an exam and then the final, which was optional. Read the book, because it's the only way to get all the info. He'll cover a lot in class but not everything necessary for the quizzes and exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCL216
• 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:

Dr. Block is amazing!the class is very interesting and he is a fair grader.he makes it perfectly clear that attendance is important and mandatory. you should go to class - you're paying for it!2 short and easy quizes, a short 5pg paper, midterm and final - he tells you what's on them and he lets you use notes. take him if you get a chance

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCL216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ha, I have no idea where to start. He is passionate about what he does but I don't think that he can communicate it very well. 2 quizzes, 2 long papers, midterm and final. Oh yeah, takes random attendance which counts as a part of your grade. Grading is very unpredictable. He can't hear that well so you'll have to speak up. Pretty unorganized.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

dude's got some pretty funny stories

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's one of the smartest criminologists and is very willing to work with students if YOU make the effort.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC216212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Block has a lot of experience. He is open to discussing the things he is currently working on and does because SOME of us ASK about his experience. This is a socilogy course and SOC majors can learn a lot!! Block will teach you how you can apply your knowledge to the field.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Waste of time. Nice man. very knowledgable and influential in his field. However, he cannot speak clearly. If you're paying money to basically sit around and learn nothing, then take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRMJTHEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Didn't learn a thing in this class. It was a total waste of my time and a complete joke. Don't waste your time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCL216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Soooo boring. He spends most of class talking about how famous he is and the work he's done for Interpol. Waste of time to take a class with him

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY101
• 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:

Just take him easy A+. I never studied or bought the book. Sociology is a worthless major anyways its all common sense Bull@hit. He is a very cool man is worth taking just cuz he is that cool and EASY!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY101
• 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:

very fun class,gives you power points, lets you use notes on exams. 2 easy quizes. he's perfect if you're a criminal justice major cause he's a criminologist.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRIMPATTERNS
• 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:

Prof Block is a good guy. He is helpful and willing to help his students.He has traveled a lot and shares his adventures with the class. Sometimes it seems that his mind is on more than one thing when he lectures. Take the class, it is worth while. you won't regret it

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRIMEPATTERNS
• 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:

honestly, the guy is a litte cracked. I think he had a little too much fun back in the muscle car era. But he is nice, easy, cool, and funny, so i reccomend him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PTTRNCRIMACT
• 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:

Lectures are a little slow, but he is a nice guy. The class itself isn't too bad - information is interesting and grading isn't all that hard. 2 quizzes, 2 test, occasional role call. I would recommend him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC216
• 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:

Very easy, takes attendence 8 times throughout the semester. Seems to repeat his lectures from previous days. Very interesting. I would recommend him. (2) 6 page papers which are easy. 2 quizzes, midtern and a final.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLSC
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• 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:

totally nice guy. always talks about his wife, his criminal justice career, and how he has tenyur. :) you don't have to read the books or buy them much less...just read the notes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

Dr. Block is the coolest teacher. He's VERY EASY! Possibly the easiest 'A' at Loyola. I highly encourage students to take him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

cool, cool guy! he takes attendence like 8 times a semester. i never did the readings and still got by with a B. funny guy though, tells stories about how he and his wife used to take thier baby to the bar:)

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hes an easy A, not hard at all... u just have to sit through his lame jokes..if u take his class u will understand why hes not a comedian.. but its very easy hes nice and lenient... i recomend it!