Les Abrams - Hofstra University

Professor: Les Abrams

Department: TBD

College: Hofstra University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Seems a bit eccentric at times. But hes a great guy and hes honestly just very passionate about what he teaches. U can learn a lot from him. Took him during the summer and he was very lenient with grading. Heck, I handed in papers late and he didnt mind. He just wants u to get something out of his lectures.����

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was the first sociology class where I got an easy A. 3 Papers throughout the entire semester that are due whenever you feel like giving them in. He lets u revise it to get an A and he really cares about you. You would be an idiot not to take him. highly recomend taking this man,

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He has a very superficial understanding of sociological theories and does more preaching than teaching. He teaches with a heavy bias, outdated facts, and outdated materials. However, he is very nice, forgiving, and encourages in class/ outside of class discussions. The midterm/final are given and the class comes with five short papers. Easy A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Uncle Les is a great guy. He actually wants you to learn and enjoy learning Sociology. He is not afraid to call people out. Can NOT be on your phone in class, but lets you take notes on laptop. Review days cover every question on the tests, guaranteed A. If you stay extra time after class on review days you get extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, class with him was stressful. He loves calling people out in front of the entire class. EXTREMELY strict cell phone policy, always walking around the classroom during tests which makes a tense environment. 2 papers due the day of the midterm and final. The good thing is he does an in depth review of the test the day before. Pretty easy A-

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy! Wants nothing but the best for his students! He explains the exams (2) to you on review day and there is no reason for you to get anything less than an A- for the class unless you don't treat it seriously!!! TAKE HIM!!!! He is also hysterical too!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He moved from Hofstra to NCC for anyone who is confused. He was amazing! At first I considered dropping him but I'm so glad I stuck with it. He's such a sweet man who cares about his students and is VERY passionate. Only grades are midtem&final plus some extra credit opportunities. I got a C+ on the midterm but ended up with an A in the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Abrams is the best professor ever. He is very passionate about sociology .I learned so much from is class. I wish all professors were like him. Very caring. His exams are not hard . I recommend you take his class. Super teacher. Nassau community college is lucky to have him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLYSOC
• 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:

I miss this professor. Really wish he still taught here. I would sign up for his next class. Kind of makes you wish more professors were more passionate about their classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC135
• 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:

He was an amazing professor, I took him twice at Hofstra. I know he is now teaching at a college in New Jersey, Kean University. A shame he left Hofstra.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HS06
• 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:

hey-everyone who wonders where he is- i know i had prof abrams in my last yr of high schoolin 2006. he said he teaches hostra as well.. maybe he does HS only now. he ws so funny...class was a joke, but filled w. good memories

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I found Professor Abrams to be unorganized and confusing. Yes- he cares a lot about his students and the course, but that doesn't mean that he's smart or a good teacher. I regret that I did not learn very much from his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• 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:

One of the best professors i've had at hofstra.. I hate sociology but he loved teaching so much that he cried during class when he had to cancel one of our classes and he really cared about the students. Made class easy and explained everythng multiple times before the test.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLSOC
• 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:

He was one of the BEST professors I have EVER taken at Hofstra. He was sooo passionate about sociology and an extremely smart mad. He was funny as hell and had the class laughin everyday. He is no longer a professor here, he moved to another school unfortunately for us but very fortunate for him. I wish he still taught here!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC134
• 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:

Does anyone happen to know if Professor Abrams is still teaching here at Hofstra??? Did he retire or move to another school?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Les is awesome! He's a really funny man! He is a good prof to take this course with. He makes it very interesting and the info is clear cut. Must keep up with the reading although you do take extensive notes in class. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT SOCIOLOGY! He gets very into it and loves when you participate!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC4
• 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:

Les is the man. Very easy, very knowledgeable, and very sweet. Gives 1 midterm, 1 final, and a paper, tells you word for word what you need to put in your paper and what you need to study for the midterm and final. has a weird teaching style and talks with his eyes closed, but he is very nice and always helpful in understanding material. great!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC004
• 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:

This professor was so nice! He was extremely helpful and a little on the crazy side, but was always nice and always there for a student. He is a very understanding man. You may think he is crazy at sometimes with the way he delivers his message, but deep down he is doing it out of true feeligns. Great professor. Take him! Bring textbook!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC103
• 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:

This is one of the nicest, passionate and down to earth person I have come across. As a professor, he is great. Fair grader, insightful, and is extremely knowledgeable in Sociology and life as a whole. I recommend him to anyone. He made the paper we had to write optional and 99 percent of the class wrote it anyways. 1 Midterm, 1 Final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC103
• 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:

Hope he continues to teach here at Hofstra for a long time to come he truly is one of the greats...and he rests on the shoulders of giants in political, economic, and social thought. Truly great class with highly insightful views...the absolute best and actually cares about each and every one of his students.