Justin Holcomb - University of Virginia

Professor: Justin Holcomb

Department: TBD

College: University of Virginia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

death and dying and holcomb are pretty overrated. the class is 80% boring. he can be interesting at times but from my personal experiences with him he was an a--hole and not helpful. TA was awful. i dont get why so many ppl are on this guys nuts cuz this class really isnt worth the effort required to do well. he assigns way too many boring readings

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

To me the class seemed a bit overrated. However, he does have interesting examples but talks about his wife too much during lecture. Part of the lecture is interesting but part of it can be rather dull. Do the readings and get into a study group before the exams and you'll do good. Also make sure you are on Holcomb's good side or he will screw you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

Overall a really interesting class. For a professor that doesn't use powerpoint, he really holds your attention. Not too difficult, but the final was graded a bit tougher than the other tests making the grades a little lower than expected. Would recommend though, just study for it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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 by far the best class I've ever taken! I am a sociology major because of it. Class is interesting; I never wanted to miss a lecture. He's a good lecturer. If you don't want to read, get in a study group before a test and you'll be fine. Tests are easy and final took one hour (not cumulative). Go to lunch with him. BEST PROFESSOR AND CLASS!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

This class is for first years who are really anxious to get into academia. I did not like it waste of time a few interesting things but overall I did not learn anything useful. Really a shame could have taken so many other classes what a waste.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC338
• 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:

justin is one of the best professors at UVA and Violence Gender Poverty is the best class i have taken. justin is friendly and open with the class. discussion comes easily in the class environment. im not a soc major and most of the class wasnt either. if you want a class that you will be sad leave at the end of the semester take 338 (or 220).

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

Wonderful professor! So easy going, friendly, and helpful. He even gave out study guides for the midterm and final. I would definitely recommend taking this course

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Holcomb is the man, he genuinely cares about the students, and his class is easy!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Got to do the reading! I usually hate going to lectures, but I Iooked forward to Holcomb's lectures. He seems to care lots about students too, which is a nice change.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

This class was okay. It starts out fairly interesting, but the lectures became very routine. Most of the reading is boring, except Roach. Prof. Holcomb was very extremely nice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

the class is okay. well it's not that big a challenge and the professor is nice. still, readings are not that easy and some of them get pretty boring. the most important thing is getting into a study group before exams. overall it's an above average class. i think it's overated here a little bit.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELC385
• 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:

Justin is the most amazing professor and lecturer in the SOC/RELC department. Passionate!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

This is a good clas to learn about the rituals associated with death, the rise of the funeral industry in America, and Justin Holcomb. He talks about himself and his wife half the time, when he's not plugging some other class he teaches. But the reading is somewhat interesting and the paper isn't too strenuous.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

Absolutely amazing. Favorite class, super laid back and still really interesting. Justin is obviously really knowledgable and completely down to earth. Completely recommend it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was my favorite class at UVa. It's fun, it's not too hard, and it's fascinating. Do whatever it takes to get into Death and Dying.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

great professor, a simply amazing lecturer who captivated me all year with interesting discussions. He speaks at the perfect pace to take notes, and answers any questions you have. I thoroughly enjoyed this class, and highly recommend Justin as a fantastic professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

A fair amount of reading is involved, but Justin's Death and Dying course is fueled by his own passion and interest - which makes it doubly fun. Don't ever give up this class if you've got the chance to take it - the material's interesting, he's a wonderful professor, and it's just a great experience.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

Justin is a great professor. His lectures are very interesting and he's a funny guy. Tests are mostly short-answer, but he gives you a study guide before hand telling you everything you need to know. DEFINITELY take this class if you can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

This is possibly my favorite class, ever. The material is so interesting, and Justin is a great and funny lecturer. You can skip lectures and he'll post them online before the midterm and final, but the class is so engaging that I wouldn't recommend missing unless you have to! Average amount of reading, 2 papers. Take this class!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC220
• 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:

If you can possibly manage to squeeze Death and Dying into your schedule, do it! Justin is young, energetic and really helpful. You'll learn a lot, but he won't kill you with work.