Michael Brown - Northeastern University

Professor: Michael Brown

Department: TBD

College: Northeastern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS1155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can tell Professor Brown is passionate about what he lectures about, which made class really enjoyable. He often gave us in class activities to do that were actually fun and helpful to learn material. He does not lecture from slides so do not skip class. You do have to read a lot, but the quizzes were fair & the midterm & final were open book.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC2450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Brown knows his stuff. Ever wanted to dive deep into economic theory, this is the professor for you. Will spend all the time talking with you as you need. Have a thought, he has a reading for you. His lectures can be a bit wonky and often tangental, but usually very interesting. Don't listen to the nay-sayers - Prof Brown is great.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCU300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take his classes!!! My recommendation is if you go to his office hours you are more likely to succeed! He knows his stuff and is incredibly generous. Life is not easy. Neither is his class. You will learn as much as you want to. You just need to make the effort. He is there for you each step of the way. That is what mentoring in education is about.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC1205
• 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:

He is one of the most engaged professors I have ever met, and while some students find him pigheaded, I believe that they are misunderstanding him. He has very strong opinions, and if you think you can change his mind, then please don?t take his class, but he is always willing to debate with you, especially if you have opinions opposite of his.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took his social theory class. you need to read the books to do well in this class. His lectures are very confusing and he talks nonstop for the entire class period. the midterm is an in class essay. the final is a take home paper that has no page limit (ive heard of people writing anwhere between 10-30 pages) bottom line: the class sucks

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCU400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

most of these comments are very accurate. very kind man, the kind of professor that would take the time to ask his students how they're doing before the beginning of class. you may not get an A but you will learn a lot. if you're a conservative evangelical christian don't take one of his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCU300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brown is a great person. His concepts are hard to understand though. He is more than willing you help anyone that asks for it. I think going to class is very helpful because he explains all the concepts, although a little confusing. You will learn a lot, but end the class more confused about the world than when you started.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC924
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brown is a great person who is more than willing to meet with his students outside of class. If you go visit him outside of class he will really take you seriously and remember your effort. He is not easy to understand, and can be hard to follow, since he jumps from subject to subject without much transition.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCU320
• 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:

Awesome professor. Knows what he's teaching and teaches theory well. Uses the books well enough, but also uses his own experiences. Definitely ask him about extra credit if you are unhappy with your grade. Awesome for directed studies. Definitely take really good notes, and do the assigned reading. Exams and paper topics are very straightforward.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He was often impossible to understand. I have gotten straight A's except for this class, where he often rambled and failed to lecture on topics at hand. His assignments were vague and he often failed to explain what he wanted out of them. I am a liberal but his political rantings were always off topic and confusing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCU300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brown is really knowledgeable on the topic of social theory and he's very willing to help students with the material. Unfortunately the subject matter is very bland and the lectures, while important if you want to do well, are often boring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LAWJU300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although at times difficult to understand, I found that he was one of the best professors at NU. His lectures can be really interesting, if you are up on current events and can see the relation to theory. He makes connections to things that are really unique. Def take his class if you can. I also thought he was an easy grader

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCTHEO
• 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:

Prof. Brown is probably one of the coolest people in the department. He's brilliant on top of it, so it makes some of what he teaches difficult to grasp, but he's more than willing to meet with students and clarify. He reminds me of someone's genius, misunderstood uncle who has a heart of gold. Great guy who wears awesome ties with ducks on them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC924
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of social science and firmly dedicated to what can best be described as 'leftist' causes. A funny, humble teacher who I feel privileged to have encountered.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCTHRY
• 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:

His class is intimidating at first but he is a lenient grader on his essay tests. Listen as best as you can...make sure to go see him to ask questions- he is refreshingly willing to help and seems to enjoy and sort of chat with students. I wish there were more professors this dedicated.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Brown is one smart dude. He may sometimes talk too much, but some of his rants can be really interesting. He is actually the only professor ive ever visited outside of class, and we talked for almost an hour. Nicest guy. The class is easy and if youre up for some one-way high-powered Bush-bashing, I highly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIALTHEORY
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy and tries to be very helpful. His lectures are difficult to understand and he uses essays as his tests. Proceed with caution, unless had him before.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCIALTHEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Brown is a good guy. The content of his class can be difficult to manage, but if you talk to him outside of class he is always willing to help- you are better off if you do talk to him. Lectures can be a little hard to take notes for, but try to listen.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCU300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely intelligent, yet boring. He is the epitome of a college professor. He is a liberal, but I didn't see it as taking away from the substance of the class. He's been to law school, has his doctorate. You might say he's too smart for his own good, but his thought process amazes me daily.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy should be a spokesman for worst professors ever. His lectures were almost impossible to withstand, correction, they were impossible to withstand. He is extremly opinionated and makes you read about 5 very boring books. Good luck, I wish I never took his course.