Andrew Barlow - University of California Berkeley

Professor: Andrew Barlow

Department: TBD

College: University of California Berkeley

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's by far the most inspirational professor that I have had at Cal. He is older now, but in his young days he was a Civil Rights activist and he even met Rosa Parks! He received his PhD from Harvard and his level of knowledge is immense. His sociological theory and teachings opens your eyes about society and changes the way you view life forever.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC131AC
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barlow is such a caring professor and cares about what his students think. Don't be afraid to speak out in class, whether its about the workload, or a different opinion from Barlow- he doesn't get upset. He is there to help you succeed. Even though he jokes about being an "old white guy", he is powerful and inspirational!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably the most lenient and understanding professor I had at Cal. Attendance was not taken and he uploads all recorded lectures to YouTube if you miss! Absolutely no excuse to get an A in the class. Barlow also has been a passionate civil rights advocate his whole life and has great insight to share from personal experience. Def would recommend

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Barlow was really helpful at explaining theory and making the concepts easy to understand. Sociology of Law is not an easy class, but he makes it fun and interesting with his examples and teaching methods. I recommend him 100% He also loves transfer students stories.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC131AC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is definitely dedicated to his work and is a very inspirational professor. The entire class was motivated by him during and after lecture. The essays are mostly based off of the readings. He can go off topic for an hour before he returns to the course material. My only complain was that he was not specific when it came to questions on the exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor of this semester! I never missed a day of class because his lectures are so interesting and he opens your eyes to a different way of thinking. Take his class, you are getting a university education at Jr college! Come to every class and take notes to get a good grade! so worth it! 20% of your grade is just showing up.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVE Prof. Barlow! Lectures are clear, readings are interesting, encourages class participation, and breaks down complex ideas, making them easy to grasp. One thing is he sometimes shows a hint of arrogance in his opinions, but I forgive him. ;-P Hands down, one of the best profs I've ever had. Take Econ & Society, you'll want to go to class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barlow lectures stick with you for life. To have the honor and privilege to engage this man is a lifetime reward. Not too many professors take the time to challenge their students in becoming better human beings, Professor Barlow does!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor I've had at Cal. Material can be difficult but his lectures help clarify any grey areas and always keep you interested.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Barlow is a very passionate lecturer and has an interesting biography. Class always inspired me to think again about opinions and concepts I held before. He is quite liberal. Excellent assigned readings, which I enjoyed reading very much. Harder readings are well-introduced and explained during lecture.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING prof. Extremely liberal so if you dont agree with what he says it may be hard but he will certainly open your mind to new perspectives. Go to class, do the readings before the tests and you will be fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most influential professor I've by far! I actually took two semesters in a row with him. He tells it like it is; has a compassionate lecturing style that I appreciate..and I have a low-key intellectual crush on him. :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC131A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you've never taken a sociology class or very few, I'd highly recommend waiting to take Barlow's soc of race and ethnicity class. The GSI's grade hard and there is a lot of information to cover. With that said, I learned so much from this course! Barlow teaches a lot in narratives that are interesting to hear.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC131
• 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:

By far my favorite professor at Cal! He's very clear and a passionate lecturer. Every time I leave his class, I want to go out & start a revolution!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC131A
• 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 a really good prof. He is all about HIS work but I think that he explains well enough to understand where he received his information so it was worth it. He is easy to come to and is really interested in students learning!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC131
• 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 loved him!! He is really great and very clear! I learned the most! How you study is the grade you'll get. I didnt read much, discussion counts the most esp the last essay. But regardless I really learned alot and enjoyed it! I would take the class, Barlow is worth it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO103
• 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:

The guy preaches, and does not want any scholarship--he wants his own opinion back. If you have a different one, you are simply "wrong". How can opinion be wrong?!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC139
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

tries to impress you with his knowledge, over talks you, self opinionated, carried away with his own self importance, doesn't listen to any one else but himself, very presumptuous, hates to be challenged, arrogant, He is GOD with a capital G. you really come away with the feeling you haven't been heard or listened to.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't recommend this professor in all honesty, Barlow preaches his opinion, and that is all he wants to hear back. Somehow Soc of law became soc. of race and ethnicity.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not like Barlow at all! I'm usually really forgiving in opinions of professors, but you don't learn anything but his opinion. I'm a moderate person, but he makes me look like a fascist. AVOID! Hands down the worst I've had at Cal