Glenn Tsunokai - Western Washington University

Professor: Glenn Tsunokai

Department: TBD

College: Western Washington University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Glenn is a treasure and I wish I could have taken his class in person (online due to Covid). His expectations are clear, he provides lots of extra credit opportunities, and he is super organized and approachable. He pre-recorded all of his lectures so we could work at our own pace but also provided a schedule for guidance. I loved his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED this class. He gives a great safety net with extra credit, and also a retake exam. If you put in. the effort you will get an A. Amazing and engaging lectures. I was actually sad when this class ended I loved it so much. 11/10

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tsunokai is great! He offers a lot of extra credit for cushion incase something goes wrong with your mandatory assignments. Even for having a class of 400 students he responded to me in the same day and made a zoom appointment for feedback on my exams which was extremely helpful! I highly recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wow. I was personally blessed my circumstance with all classes being online because this class was an absolute blast online. His lectures were actually kinda fun (and I HATE sociology) but they were actually bingeable. I 100% recommend, Im only writing a comment at an attempt to bring is rating 4.8

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• 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:

Tsunokai takes what should be complicated and convoluted class full of dense material and makes it super accessible and simple. Serious in a league of his own. Cannot wait to take more classes with him, probably the best class I have taken in Western yet. Could not recommend this professor more, super communicative and supportive.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

While daily attendance isn't required, there are generally extra credit opportunities or exam hints announced in class. Glenn is very clear about grading guidelines, and is a fairly lenient grader. If you have any confusion, he is also pretty easy to get ahold of for clarification or help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think it's fair to say that Glenn is by far been mine and many others, favorite professors, here at western. He covers a lot of controversial topics, so be ready to be taught perspectives you may or may not know. He is such a sweetheart and I wish I went to his office hours more often. Would 100% take this again

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best people at WWU. His lectures are engaging and move at just the right speed. He does not waste time and you can always go to office hours. There is so much extra credit offered you are set up to succeed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Tsunokai so much I almost wasted college on a sociology major. Love soc but it just gets you nowhere. ANYWAY, easy A, super nice, funny, interesting lectures, take notes in class then you should pass the class with no problem. I still try to look for another class to take with Tsunokai every quarter even though Im a business major

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY369
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Glenn is really passionate about what he teachers. He also gives a ton of extra credit, lets you challenge exams, has a large amount of office hours and legit cares about his students. I've taken his SOC269 class as well and I wish I could take another class with him next quarter. Really wants you to succeed, I'd highly recommend his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Structure of class is very easy to understand

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC369
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Engaging lectures that are dynamic and appeal to all learning styles. Must read the two books to complete projects and do well on the exams. One midterm, one interview paper, one project, one final. Go to class! Glenn makes himself available and wants to see his students succeed. Lots of EC opportunities. Strongly recommend this class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Glenn is a funny and engaging prof. His lectures are very informational and often left interesting w/ funny quips & interesting personal analogies. Exams are based off slides, just a bit harder. Offers A LOT of extra credit; it's a waste to not take advantage of that. Able to challenge exams to get higher marks. Entire experience was great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have never had a more flexible prof. Never took one test in class because of Random reasons I couldn't be there. He always let me take it in his office. Clearest expectations for test. he accidentally gave me an a as a final grade and said because I did so good on the final I could have it. ALSO so refreshing to have a poc prof teaching a racecla

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• 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:

This class is one of the biggest on campus. Professor Tsunokai is an effective lecturer. His slides have a lot of information on them, but he tells the class what to focus on. You have the opportunity to challenge the exams. A great class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Glenn is a very caring person who wants his students to do well. He provides detailed study guides and lets you replace your lowest exam score with a retake exam. You can tell that he is very passionate about the topic.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Glenn is kind professor. that being said, 269 is over-hyped. Slides with tons of info shown for 15 seconds then a picture for 3 minutes. Had +/- 20 TA's. tests were 75Q on a BROAD topics. definitions changed to fit subject which will confuse anyone who has learned the terms in other classes. interesting class, a little scattered, decent BCGM.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of opportunities to get extra credit, asked questions you had to put theories into practice - not that easy, because he didn't really go into detail with those theories.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was super interesting and well taught. Attendance isnt mandatory. Glen uses great examples to go with his points. You do have to study but the textbook is unnecessary. Glen is great.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tsunokai is a wonderful teacher. His lectures are engaging and he's very passionate about all topics he covers. He creates many opportunities for extra credit and goes above and beyond to make sure students can achieve the grades they want. He's a very understanding and caring teacher.