Samar Farage - Pennsylvania State University

Professor: Samar Farage

Department: TBD

College: Pennsylvania State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are super engaging. Texts are locally printed in a packet and are cheap--better than a textbook. All exams are essays (lowest is dropped) and there's one simple semester paper. Grading criteria isn't always clear, but as long as you read the material before exams, you should be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, if you're looking for a minor requirement. Great teacher, very interactive. Learnt so much in this class & I'm glad I did. Makes her own packet that's super cheap compared to getting textbooks. Tests are essay based but easy if you read & talk about your opinion. Drops lowest exam so you can opt out of the final. Fun professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC446SOC
• 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 loved taking her Soc Theory class! I learned so much about our society and it was very eye-opening. I would recommend every to take this class no matter their major. I was so sad to leave on the last day of class. Highly recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Samar is the one to go to for social theory. All of her lectures were amazing and I never found myself bored. Must take this eye-opening class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC424
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Samar Farage is an excellent professor! She makes learning fun, she is very flexible with assignments, and always has interesting stories to share. She has also travelled the world, so she presents interesting perspectives. Once you have a class with Samar, you'll want to take more from her. She's AWESOME!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Samar is hilarious and crazy and I love it. Class overall is easy, just show up. The class is pretty test heavy, all essay tests but she drops the lowest and she grades pretty easy. Only gives 2-4 days notice for lengthy homework videos/questions but they're participation grades so it's just annoying. You'll love the class and learn a lot, promise.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Given essay tests but you can drop the lowest scores, also have occasional writing assignments based off book work. The book is actually a $15 packet sold locally. Funny professor, really nice and lets you email her the questions if you forget to do them. The key to the essays is to relate the theory to real life, she doesn't like regurgitation.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite professor that i've taken my whole college career and it saddens me she only teaches like two classes on campus. this class is mandatory for my major but the class was very interesting because she is passionate and knowledge. she loves participation and students to question her and the theories. reading is very important.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Samar is an awesome professor. Her lectures never manage to be boring, and she really cares about her students. All of her exams are essay based, but don't let that intimidate you. They are not bad if you pay attention.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Samar was a great teacher. She encourages you to think in a different light. Believe me you would not want to miss this class it is so interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is honestly an amazing teacher. Never have i ever learned so much from one teacher. Her class is a joy to attend. Her exam questions aren't easy if you don't go to class. Attendance is very important but you'll want to go. She grades fairly. Definitely try and get the most out of her class! She is someone you won't forget!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class, great teacher. She takes attendance seriously but you'll enjoy going so you won't want to miss. Exams are essay format, but it allows you much more free thought, and Shes not that tough of a grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Samar is an absolute DOLL. It is obvious how passionate she is about the subject matter and she does all she can to make the students passionate about it too. The essay tests aren't easy, but if you attend class and pay attention to her lectures, you will do well on them. Her lectures are never boring and she will go out of her way to help you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Samar is a great professor who genuinely cares about the subject and teaching. This class really changed the way that I think about certain things. However, it definitely takes some effort to do well in this class. There is homework due just about every week. 4 exams & a term project. The exams are all essay, so be prepared.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC424
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Samar was by far the best professor I had. The quizzes are hard and as much as you struggle through them, at the end its worth it. Take her class if you can you won't regret it

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall an okay class. Grading system isn't clear and none of the grades are posted on angel. Exams are all essay based- gives you a general study guide prior to each exam. Participation counts so attend lecture, she doesn't allow phones or laptops. Definitely not an easy A, but not impossible either.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC424
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This woman is a goddess. Listen to her every word! She'll make you question everything, she'll hit you across the face with your own apathy. Brilliant. If only every professor was like her! Take what she says to heart, try to take control of your own time<3

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• 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 was one of my favorite classes at Penn State, and Samar was definitely one of the best professors I've had. She is funny, kind, and very intelligent. This class changed how I think about sociology, theory, life, and so much more. If you can take a class with Samar, I'd highly recommend it!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC405
• 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:

great and helpul!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC424
• 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:

Interesting class, but only gives one side. When you try to disagree, she gets defensive and just says you're wrong! Collected our cell phones for a week straight. Weekly quizzes on readings were 40% of the grade. Gave low grades as if to prove something ("Let's not be grade grubbers, people!"). I got a B, so it's not bad, just frustrating.