Richard Garnett - Marshall University, Huntington,WV

Professor: Richard Garnett

Department: Sociology

College: Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC342
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Garnett for several classes. If you love Politics, you'll love him. If you don't keep up with Politics, you'll find the class a bore. Garnett has all kinds of stories from all around the world, so don't be afraid to ask exploratory questions. You can learn a lot if you actually want to. GO TO OFFICE HOURS - he absolutely loves his students

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class, he made it very interesting and definitely encouraged participation from his students when discussing topics. He would always listen if you had a question and would thoroughly answer each one. Not gonna lie, I missed a lot of classes cause it was an 8 am, but attendance isn't mandatory and I got an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easy class but you are graded by 3 exams including a final and 2 papers. I was very stressed the whole semester and he doesn't enter grades on blackboard so you go all semester without knowing your grade. I do not recommend taking.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, weekly readings and short response questions. Pretty interesting material.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Garnett. His tests are pretty easy as long as you go to class and read the book. Highly recommend buying the book and highlighting everything that he says during lecture because most of his lectures come straight from the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• 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:

He is very helpful and caring, also very hilarious. As long as you are paying attention you'll make it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garnett is the most helpful guy I've ever met! He gave me multiple attempts to fix my online assignments and gave the whole class extra time for quizzes and such. I would 10/10 recommend taking his online SOC 200, but definitely go see him in his office. HE IS GREAT!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor for non-majors. Really easy to get along with if you don't mind very liberal heavy viewpoints, he's a sociologist so I'm not surprised. He spells out what's going to be on the tests and as long as you read the book it is a walk in the park. So as long as your not a jerk and you do your work, you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Garnett is like a walking encyclopedia but I just couldn't get into the class. He gets off topic fairly easy and does not post grades to Blackboard at all... He tries to make you read a novel called 'Tent of Miracles' which is absolutely mind numbing and he expects class discussions. Overall he's an easy professor but the materials boring.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Garnett is really smart and knows the subject extremely well, but he goes on a LOT of off-topic rants during class, so get ready to read if you actually want to learn theory. Nice guy, though. Really funny.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FYS100H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher. Just start talking about the Giants and class will fly by. A couple reflection papers but they are super easy. Highly recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I hate his teaching style. He only lectures, and he goes off on tangents that have nothing to do with class. He's incredibly biased and pompous. Also, the textbook isn't needed. Attending class isn't even needed. Show up if you want, but it's a waste of time. All the power points are posted to blackboard, & cheat sheets are permitted on tests

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very boring. You do not have to go to class very often or take notes at all. He posts his powerpoints and notes on BlackBoard. Tests are open-note. He's a funny guy just gets off topic and when he is on topic it's boring stuff. But I would recommend him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Got a pop lecture from him when my teacher was out for the day. This guy is funny. He has common sense and likes to be interesting. He said what was necessary to transmit intelligent information as painless as possible. Will be seeking him out for future classes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Garnett! He is the reason I chose to pursue a minor in Sociology. I have had two of his classes, and I loved them both. Although he does get off topic on occasion, I found myself learning so much from both of his classes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You really have to read the book since he tends to tell a lot of stories about his travels (mainly Peru, Brazil, Spain) and his friends from other countries. He randomly switches between about three or four languages. He is pretty funny though. If you take him ask him what color he is (he should say pink, with a story of course)!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a really wonderful teacher. He doesn't mind if you turn in reflection papers late or miss class if you tell him you have a big test coming up. There is a group project and short reflection papers. Really nice guy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I respect this man the most for challenging students to think. He has been around and has great knowledge in sociology. It is clear that he loves what he does. Pay attention in class and do your own reading following the syllabus. I would encourage you to ask questions to learn as much as possible because it's a clear environment for fun learning.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is really funny and has lots of good stories tat he may or may not actually relate to the material. I never took any notes and just payed attention. He doesn't take attendance but he tells you what will mostly likely be on the test so it's best to go to class. He says to read the book a lot but I never did