Jay Sokolovsky - University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Professor: Jay Sokolovsky

Department: TBD

College: University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT4495
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jay is a very interesting person. Sometimes he can be a little unorganized and ramble but if you pay attention you will be able to figure out what is going on. Or just ask him. He responds to emails almost immediately, especially when you start working on your semester research project. He is always willing to help if you feel lost.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANT2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sokolovsky was an interesting character, I enjoyed his class and he is a super nice guy! He does talk about his trips to Mexico a bit much but only because he is super passionate about his work. I ended up with an 89.4% in his class.. but I will admit that if you read (there is a lot of reading) you are guaranteed an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• 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:

Dr. Jay is an excellent teacher. If you respect the process, do the readings, and actually speak in class you will do great.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For the love of god! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. This class was so unorganized. He has a stupid electronic policy and acts like you are in high school. His powerpoints were useless, and I learned nothing from the lecture. If you read the books you will pass the exams. Mandatory attendance is annoying and all he talks about is his trips to Mexico.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy enough class, three tests overall which divide the semester into quarters. There are specific assignments due each quarter, before the test, which were always pretty interesting. The textbooks were even pretty interesting, especially if you're into other cultures. Sokolovsky definitely made the class interesting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANT4495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is a little all over the place but he makes sure you actually learn the information! He is very willing to help his students especially anthropology majors. you just have to communicate with him and he will help you through any situation or challenge in his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! Keep up with the readings (which is a medium load) and pay attention in class and you should be fine. I would definitely recommend him and take his course again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is fairly easy as long as you pay attention during the lectures and keep up with the readings. Tests are easy as long as you put some effort out. He is very helpful and pleasant to talk to. He is very passionate about what he does.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANT4495
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is refreshing to see a professor who is so passionate about what he teaches. He challenges his students and pushes them to grow. I have had a couple of classes with him and they can be difficult but very rewarding. He also teaches skills you can actually use in a career.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• 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:

This class gets boring sometime but you will learn a lot from this class. There is a lot of reading for this class but when the professor gives lecture, he usually talks about what is in the books so pay attention in class. He is very helpful outside of class. Tests' questions come from lectures,books and some articles.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CULTANT
• 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:

he doesnt know how to run a college class. he arbitrarily closes assignments and imposes deadlines with no consistency. he goes off on tangents that have little relevance to the course. attendance policy is ridiculous and unfair. tests arent that hard if you read. its just a poorly run class. take another professor if you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• 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:

Awesome teacher! Always keeps class interesting and is always willing to help!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANT601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am currently taking Sokolovsky's Cultural Anthropology class, and let me tell you... DON'T TAKE HIS CLASSES!!! He is a basket case who babbles on and on about his boring experiences in Almonalco. Not only is the class super boring but his tests are extremely hard! His questions don't make sense and your answers will ALWAYS be wrong. DON'T DO IT!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTALL
• 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:

Great Professor. Tends to get on a talking rant... a lot. But you will learn a lot from them if you actually listen. He is the type of teacher that you will either enjoy his teaching ways or completely hate it. I enjoyed it and did well in the courses I took from him. He also likes to bring food to his longer classes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANT2012
• 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:

assigns tons of readings. rambles forever about weird things. long and difficult tests. he is very passionate about what he teaches and will try to make every student study anthro forever!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had no interest in this class and took it as an exit req. He loves his work and is such an awesome teacher to have. No busy work, no unnecesary tests. He is straightforward but hilarious. Do the little work he gives and it's an instant A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• 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:

GREAT Teacher! He tries to help you out with any questions or any problems you have in class. If you just read the textbook and study for exams you would pass with a A or B and you learn so much. I was not interested in anthropology until this class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANT2410
• 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:

Great teacher; LOVES what he does and what he teaches about. Keep up with readings the entire semester to do good on exams. Go to review sessions to know exactly what is on exams

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANT1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this teacher is the worst teacher in USFSP. He assigns to much readings. His tests are on way to many chapters. In class he rambles on and on and on about how cool he is and all the things he has done. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANT3312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

hes usaully really cool, kind of like Kramer and woody alan put together!