Rutledge Dennis - George Mason University

Professor: Rutledge Dennis

Department: TBD

College: George Mason University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HNRS260
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

In-person he might be great; but he's very old and with online classes, he has no idea what he's doing. He never activated BB and never even tried to use Zoom despite the class being seminar style. The class itself was easy. The readings were great! He emailed us lecture notes that weren't that useful. He also didn't have a clear grading rubric.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a sweet guy. You definitely don't need to go to class to pass, but I would recommend going anyways. He's very wise and funny, and always leaves you in a good mood. There is one paper, a few quizzes and exams; use the pointers that he sends out as a guide and study from the textbook--the edition doesn't matter. Tests are straightforward.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

There are 4 quizzes and 3 exams. His lectures are nice but can get off topic. Honestly you dont even need to show up to class, just read the textbook and use his pointers and you'll be fine. This was easily my favorite class this semester; most of the material is just common sense or stuff you already knew but didnt know it was an actual thing. :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice prof but only talks. No powerpoints. Most people skip his class. Three quizzes and tests. His pointers help somewhat but your textbook is your best friend. A lot of info to know kinda

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

This is one of those classes that's a really really Easy B, but a deceptively challenging A. I quickly caught on that memorizing the textbook (even the minute details like random names) was the way to do succeed. Sometimes test and quiz questions are a little bit trickier than you'd think. Nice that you don't have to go to class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is okay. Rambles off topic all the time in class and the pointers he gives after class are useless. The textbook is youe best friend and will help you pass the class. Nice guy though, he gives you a freebee question for each quiz and test so use it to your advantage

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO101
• 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:

I love Dr. Dennis. He is so nice and funny. Although his class may be boring, he is so easy in grading. One time he gave us a quiz with 60 points total but only count 30, the rest were for extra credits. His quizzes are easy. Exam are a little tougher. Overall, read the textbook very carefully and you'll ace the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a nice and funny professor but has no powerpoints and just talks and can get a little off topic. None of my class really showed up because he posts study guides that are exactly like the tests and quizzes. He explains the material well but can get boring. If you just get definitions out of the textbook from the study guide you will be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lecture is not mandatory at all and he tends to ramble a lot, but his lectures are based on the study guide questions. Sometimes, some of the questions on the quizzes/tests are discussed in class that aren't in the textbook. He's super sweet and answers any questions students have during lecture or even on the quizzes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dennis is a good professor. Only negative things I can say are that his lectures can be boring because he talks slow, and his study guides help but can probably only get you a B without the textbook. But he's incredibly kind and funny and has given us quizzes out of 60 twice that are out of 30 in the grade book so it's extra credit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You dont have to go to class. If you read the chapter and do the study guides then your good. Also if you dont know a questions you can ask him for help and he hints at what the answer is.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He started lecturing 15 minutes early on the first day. No power points or visuals. This class is strictly a lecture and can get boring quickly. The only grades are quizzes and exams every few weeks. He does send of class pointers and study guides though where you can read and learn yourself.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest A+ I've gotten. No hw or papers, just 3 quizzes and 3 exams that are multiple choice. All you have to do is read the book and show up on test days. The days that I did show up for lecture were pretty boring but hes funny so I can see how someone who likes the subject would enjoy it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, 3 quizzes - no other grades so be prepared to memorize the textbook. Rambled with no direction during class. Went to every single lecture and took notes, and none of the info was ever on the tests. Disrespectful as well - said that islamophobia doesn't exist and transgenders should use the bathrooms of their biological gender.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is not mandatory but I recommend going because Prof Dennis has interesting lectures and a great sense of humor. Fill out the study guides that he gives you before each quiz/exam (MC questions) because they cover most of the material. Very considerate of his students and has extra credit questions on like half of the exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rutledge is a good professor. He does not use a power point or anything like that; he straight up lectures and expects you to listen and take notes. If you don't like lectures, you could read the textbook to pass and even do well in the class. He even gives study guides for each quiz or exam which is really helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rutledge is a great man. His lectures we're amazing, inspirational, and sometimes funny. His class is only composed of 3 quizzes and tests, all not hard at all. If you don't want to go to his class you can rely on the textbook to pass, but I highly recommend going to his class. He is awesome!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dennis is very nice and caring, but his lectures can be long and boring. As long as you take good notes and/or skim through the chapters in the textbook, you will do fine. The class has 3 tests and 3 quizzes, which he gives out study guides for. Other than that, he's a great professor and the class is easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dennis is a professor with a truly amazing personality. He is so hilarious! Tends to get a little off topic, but manages to get back on the subject. Sends out study guides one week before the quiz, and two weeks before an exam. Offers extra credit on the quizzes and exams, and an optional extra credit paper. What more could you ask for?

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

He does go on tangents when he gives lectures. I found his lectures very interesting and even though attendance wasn't mandatory, I wanted to go.