Mary Kelsey - University of California Berkeley

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Mary Kelsey - University of California Berkeley

Professor: Mary Kelsey

Department: Sociology

College: University of California Berkeley

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
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:

Prof. Kelsey just wants you to succeed. She's so caring and will make accommodations for you for whatever reason. The material was also really great, and besides harsh reader grading, I'm really happy with my work in this course. She is a true gem. You should take this class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome lectures, caring, supportive, wants everyone to succeed. Course was unexpectedly difficult & stressful for me as the first 2 essays were graded harshly (by readers, not the professor) despite my best attempts at following the rubric. I needed this class, but if you don't, I'd avoid it or take it P/NP, especially if you don't love essays.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: SOCIO3AC
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:

Lectures were very thought-provoking and she genuinely cares for her students. Easy open note quizzes to boost your grade, but I'd beware of her papers; her essay readers are a bit on the unforgiving side and give scrutinizing comments. But overall a fantastic course to take if you're willing to put effort into writing and reading articles!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

such a sweet kind professor who really cares about the class. also so knowledgable and great class!!!! I learned SO much and thought the format was interactive (papers, quizzes, no tests) and rewarding at the same time. Gave so much prep for midterm/final papers and really wants students to succeed. amazing AC class

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: 3AC
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. You dont have to show up to the lectures to pass, but I went to every lecture because I genuinely enjoyed every second. I now feel educated about society and feel as though I understand how the inequalities have gotten to where they are today and some of the things we need to do to fix them. She loves to teach and shes so kind.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: SOC111
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly you could take this class, rarely pay attention in class, write decent essays, and get a decent grade (or pass at the very, very least). Kelsey is very accommodating. You just need to reach out and let her know what you need. Easy A in my opinion.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: SOC111AC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super nice and caring professor! Shes so passionate about the class and her lectures are amazing! SUCH AN UNDERSTANDING PROFESSOR! Responds to email quickly and are always willing to help her students! Her class consist of 2 mid term papers, 1 final paper, discussion posts, and 4 online quizzes!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: SOC111AC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's an incredibly kind and sweet professor, but her style of teaching and the content of this course is really not worth the hype. She's pretty understanding to student needs, but she is quite disorganized with her lecture content and often goes on tangents. I really like her as a person, but not so much as a lecturer

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 111AC
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am a senior at Berkeley, and she's honestly the best professor I've had in my time here. She is very interactive and accessible, she speaks to her students as friends rather than inferior to her. Additionally, her class is very interesting, doable, and easy to pass. She also didn't hesitate to write me a letter of recommendation!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
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:

Kelsey is extremely understanding and passionate about the subject. She gives extensions when students ask for it and is always happy to answer any questions/discuss anything! Pretty easy class, essays were graded generously and quizzes weren't too bad.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 3AC
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't like her style of teaching and the fact that you had to agree with her opinions at all times. The essay was more of "explain what the prof wants you to explain" than actually testing out interesting sociological principles. Sorry, but this class made me hate sociology with a passion.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kelsey is a great teacher and an extremely caring person. I thought this class was extremely relevant and informative and I would definitely recommend the class for anyone looking to take a Soc class or to fulfill there AC requirement.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: SOCIO3AC
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her own words: this class was intended for freshman, overall an easy A. Essays have to do with gender, race, and experience. If you ask her specifically what she is looking for, it is very easy to pass. Iclickers are used for participation+ attendance. She gives extra credit for students who are failing. Amazing lectures, overall amazing professor

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kelsey is a passionate and engaging professor. The class is generally interesting, and she focuses on making sure everyone understands the underlying ideas rather than having us memorize facts. Grading is mainly based on a couple papers and short quizzes. Her slides are also very detailed, which makes studying easier. Great choice for an AC class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Few people demonstrate equal passion and dedication to their subject and students like Prof. Kelsey. Mary is an amazing lecturer and inspires students of all backgrounds to expand their sociological perspective. She is a forgiving grader because she knows that a profound understanding of sociology is far more important than grading technicalities.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: SOC111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mary Kelsey is a really great professor. Her lectures are interactive. She grades participation with iclicker. Her slides are detailed and a great resource for the midterm and final paper. Mini-online quizzes throughout . Her graders are great and she has very reasonable expectations for your papers. She also very approachable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: SOC3AC
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Besides her long strings of "Yo Momma" jokes, extensive tangents revolving around her family, and intolerance for opinions opposing her own, Professor Kelsey is hilarious and her Soc class is a relatively easy A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 3AC
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super engaging and kind professor. Would definitely recommend! Also, an easy A in my opinion. Definitely recommend joining a study group offered through the SCL since there is no discussion sections.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: SOC111AC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There was no discussion for this class, so she used iClickers for participation, definitely go if you can and email her in advance if you can't so you don't get knocked down participation! 3 Essays, online quizzes open book and take twice (very easy), do the readings and youll be set for class. Puts up powerpoints-if you miss the slides no worries

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: SOCIOLOGY3AC
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kelsey's lectures can become a little disorganized because she likes to go off on tangents about things and she often skips through lecture slides quickly (too quickly for anyone to write down anything). Also, her quizzes that she gives at the end of every unit are often worded in a strange fashion. But there's no in-class final! :)

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