An absurd amount of readings were assigned for each class period, and it was extremely hard to recall information for the pop quizzes even though I did each reading in depth and took notes on them (certain quiz questions appeared weeks after the reading was assigned). I actually enjoyed writing the essays and journals. Her views are extremely liberal which was fine, but it often sounded like she was trying to change our political views rather than actually teach us anything about sociology.

I would recommend finding another professor for this class. I feel like I would have enjoyed this material a lot more if it wasn't coming from the way she presented it.

I liked this class, but the readings were a bit frustrating. We were required to purchase This Book Is Not Required, which seemed unrelated to the course. It was written by Dr. Anderson and we never talked about it, although very specific questions showed up on the quizzes. That was a bit frustrating but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed this class and learned a lot.

I took SOC 1 with Anderson because I am starting on the journey of Sociology, switching my major from Psychobiology. I expected sociology to be a lot more interesting, which it is. But Anderson is not. She was incredibly monotone, and I often noticed people falling asleep in her lectures. She doesn't use powerpoint slides or anything of the sort to keep your attention. She stands at the front of the podium and talks at you for 75 minutes and expects you to retain the information. I suggest you take very good notes. She assigns ridiculous amounts of reading. And then she gives you pop quizzes which are very specific, so if you didn't do all of the reading, you're pretty much screwed. Her book "This Book is Not Required" is actually required because she quizzes you on it. But it honestly doesn't have much to do with the class at all. It was a huge waste of time reading that book, but again... its required.... She is not helpful in office hours and when showing up the first week she looked at me like "seriously, what are you doing here week one?" Not helpful... not kind... and she really thinks her class is the only one you have, judging by the amount of reading she assigns. Make sure you're on time to her lectures because the papers are due at the beginning of class, not 5 minutes after it starts. She will turn you away and you will get a zero. There are two papers, one each for the midterm and final, pop quizzes and almost weekly journals. The pop quizzes lowered my grade.. its really ridiculous trying to keep up with that reading!!!!!! ugh!!!!! take someone else for SOC 1 if you actually want to enjoy it.

Selling:
Course Reader
"This Book Is Not Required" by Bell, McGrane, Gunderson, and Anderson
Textbook "Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life" (4th Edition)

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I took this class as an easy GE. Early in I realized I had mistaken the class for Soc 1 with Jepsen, not Anderson. Luckily while this class was not a walk in the park, it was very interesting and I ended up loving it. Do the readings, don't cry if you get 3/5's on the quizzes, put your opinion in the essays (don't just regurgitate the lecture material and add in vocab words-- I learned this the hard way after the first essay), participate in all discussions, and you will do fine. This class made me think differently and I can genuinely say the work is worth it.

Not the easiest A, but it not impossible either as long as you keep up with the readings. I am selling the course reader email me if interested at G*************

Honestly I hated this bitch. her lectures are boring as fuck and her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. her pop quizzes were extremely difficult, even when I did the reading I didn't remember the answers because the questions are so stupidly specific. she makes you buy this dumb book she wrote and she gives a shit ton of reading. the only good thing is that there are no midterms/final, just two papers. however, this is extremely dependent on your ta and I did badly because mine sucked. don't take soc 1 with anderson!!!

Sellling:
This Book Is Not Required ($5)

Email: *************

Not $10 like i had previously put!

selling books:
-Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
-This Book Is Not Required: An Emotional and Intellectual Survival Manual for Students
-Brave New World

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I'm going to be super biased. I've had this professor twice and I absolutely love her. The class is really interesting and the readings are manageable and interesting. She's also really helpful if you ask her for help. She's really approachable. I would definitely recommend her. I feel like it's an easy GE because its enjoyable. The content is enjoyable and relatable.
Take her class you won't regret it!