Shearon Lowery - Florida International University, Miami, FL

Professor: Shearon Lowery

Department: Sociology

College: Florida International University, Miami, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's kinda archaic with her facilitation of teaching. No use of canvas or powerpoints. She just straight up lectures in a monotone voice. Sometimes it's interesting, most of the time it's common knowledge (for some at least) or her opinion/experiences on certain topics. Pretty boring but she's knowledgeable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If youre not into super long lectures, do not take her!! Personally I didnt mind, but I can understand why some people may not enjoy her classes. All she does is lecture and gives no assignments or anything. She does offer a lot of extra credit opportunities. Her grading criteria & policies are really confusing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SYP3520
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Two exams. Optional final. Great study guides. Loads of extra credit opportunities. She's very caring and wants you to succeed. Long lectures but interesting material. Lectures are very helpful, but not required. I recommend getting the book. One of the best professors I've had.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took her class summer B, so it was short, but I learned a lot. Her lectures are interesting and we just had a midterm and final. Also, she offers extra credit by doing essays based on documentaries and guest speakers. Easy A as long as you show up to class, have all the notes, and study.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to class, pay attention to her lectures, and take notes. Do the EASY reaction papers because it helps out a lot at the end & study for her two exams (a midterm & final). All of the answers you basically get from her in class when she gives her lectures & you can also find them in your book. Overall, an EASY A. You'll be glad you took her. Trust.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You should attend class, not only because its actually interesting and she herself is interesting, but especially if you plan to not purchase the book. I did not buy the book and passed with an A by just attending her lectures. Go for it, shes very approachable and likes participation.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just attend her class and take notes. I barely read the book, but she provides reviews for the midterm and final and a lot of extra credit. The material is also very interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SYP3530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Be ready to take notes, most of the material will be on the test and is not on the book. Interesting discussions but sometimes lectures got boring, depending on how engaged the class is. 2 tests and one optional final. Gives extra credit if you watch documentaries and want to write about it after. Also good guest speakers. Must take

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lowery was excellent! 1 Midterm, 1 Final and Extra credit! She is HILARIOUS when lecturing and always there to answer any additional questions you may have! Highly recommend!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SYP3520
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Super clear on material to be on test. I found lectures to be very entertaining and interesting. You watch a lot of documentaries and have many guest speakers throughout the course. Study the book when tests are coming up so that you have the correct info (answers are exactly what you read from the book) I'm taking her again :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SYG3320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she is one great professor with tons of useful information

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• 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:

Awesome! Have taken 2 classes with her. I wish I could take all my classes w/ her. You must attend class, she loves to talk, just write down everything she says, need to read the book but she doesn't go over it much. She gives study guides to her tests & goes over them in class to make sure you have correct info & you can email her. Just great!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING PROFESSOR

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVED HER CLASS. So interesting! Really enjoyed the documentaries that were shown in class. Such an entertaining class. Enjoyed going to each class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SYG3325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is not mandatory, but you're not going to want to miss her class. She has speakers, and you watch movies, and she gives you extra credit for almost everything. You can pass the test with out going to class but you wont get an A. There are alot of things she teaches you that arent in the books.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SYG3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Lowery. I've taken two of her classes, and both times she's really gotten me worked up over the subjects, to the point where I felt inspired to go above and beyond what she taught in the classroom. She's very knowledgeable, and very passionate, and if you go into her class with an interest in the subject, you will no be disappointed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SYG3320
• 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:

Probably the most interesting course I've taken at FIU. She brings in guest speakers or has us write papers on controversial & educational documetaries shown in class, for extra credit. Covered a wide range of topics of which I learned a lot, which really made me enjoy class. She provides real-life examples to explain concepts discussed in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SYG3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this was alright. I didn't hate it but I wouldn't take her again. she offers extra credit. 2 exams with an optional final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SYP3530
• 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:

One of the most knowledgeable professors at FIU. You must take Professor Lowery at one point or another! I have never been more intrigued, subject matter is so interesting. Pay attention and you won't need to study! Passed with an A

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SYG3320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lowery is an inspiration. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the course material and goes to great lengths to help her students apply it to situations that are relevant and current. The topics discussed are extremely controversial, but Dr. Lowery ensures that everyone is respected and feels safe in her classroom. Incredibly provocative!