David Dickens - University of Nevada Las Vegas

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David Dickens - University of Nevada Las Vegas

Professor: David Dickens

Department: Sociology

College: University of Nevada Las Vegas

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: SOC422
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was alright.. He gives two exams and you are really forced to make sure you understand the material correctly. I found him kind of hard to understand and relate to during lectures, but others really like him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! His lectures are so funny and you will never find yourself bored. The tests are all based on notes from the class lectures, so you must go to class. I highly recommend this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: SOC101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are easy to understand and a bit dense at times, none the less, a very easy class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: SOC421
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:

Took his SOC 421 class offered one day a week. Super fun and interesting class. No assignments just a midterm and a final. You'll do well as long as you study for those tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had at UNLV. Wish I wasn't graduating so I could take more classes with him! Only professor thats seriously made me consider getting a ph.D in Sociology. Hes knowledgeable, funny, and relates the class material to current events. He makes everyone feel welcome and included and is a straight shooter!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is SO EXCELLENT - awesome Professor! One of the very best Professors I've ever taken!!! Best in the Dept.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was SUPER easy if you went to CLASS! I took him over the summer term (5 weeks) and I didn't miss one class and was only late for one class. There are only two exams so you have no room to mess up. Take extremely good notes and record his lectures if you can't write fast. I relied more on his lectures than the book. He's really funny!

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I loved taking this class. He emphasizes all his points with stories, which generally are pretty humerus. There are only three tests, which were 30 m.c. questions and 2 short answer questions. Usually he gives you three options of what the short answer may be, and he picks two. Loved him as a professor, I would def take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: SOC422
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is awesome. He makes the class interesting and is very helpful with any questions you may have. There's only two exams for the entire semester. Super easy. I highly recommend him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's one of the most helpful instructors I have ever had. I honestly read nothing (I did take a PSC theory course previously and had read some of the material, so it was review) and got an A. He illustrates what he needs and expects from you, if you do poorly it is because you have not listened to him. Must attend lectures and take GREAT notes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: SOC702
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is seriously one of the smartest and best professors I've ever taken. AMAZING teaching style and clarity. He knows sociology like the back of his hand

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prior to taking his class, I wasn't all that interested in Sociology and I'm now considering a Sociology minor. He uses fun, contemporary examples in order to relate the material to kids that aren't familiar with it. He basically rules. Going to lecture is mandatory for a good grade, but you won't dislike going to his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: SOC421
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was the best professor I had at UNLV! He was very intelligent and entertaining, and I enjoyed going to his class. While the topics can at times be difficult, he really aimed to help students understand them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: SOC422
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:

SOC 422 is much more difficult than SOC 421 because there's more schools of theories. I thought this class was a little difficult for that reason but it's easy to study for as long as you're looking at your notes every week. There's 1 midterm & final and it's easy to get an A or a B, it's going to take a little more work with this class

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: SOC421
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:

I like Dr. Dickens a lot. He make classical theory so much easier to understand. He's an easy professor if you take notes. He gives a midterm & a final and gives a study guide a week or two before the exam. Anyone can pass this class with an A or B if they try.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: SOC421
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:

There's a midterm & a final. He gives a study guide & there's a review session the week before exam. This is an easy class to get an A in if you study for the exam, do the readings, & take notes. Dr. Dickens make classical theory easier to understand. I wouldn't take this class with any other teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: SOC497
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:

Dr. Dickens is one of the best professors I've ever taken. I would take him for every class if I could. His class is taught the way college should be taught. He doesn't care if you come to class but take good notes so that when he gives you the study guide; you won't have to re-read anything over. He gives 1 midterm & final and you need a blue book

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: SOCANY
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:

Dickens is a true intellectual. His classes are interesting, lectures clear and simple, stories funny and entertaining. He is always available and eager to talk to students. He is a real asset to UNLV and to sociology

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is awesome! he's hilarious, and definitely has experience under his belt. I had class from 10 am to 10 pm and he was my class, he helped me to wake up and definitely got me through the night. i recommend him for sure... we only had two tests and no other work at all. i literally read not one thing, but take good notes so you don't have to

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: SOC101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i loved him!! i was going through a rough time during the semester i took him and he was so so helpful and understanding!! and the class was super interesting. take notes and study them and you'll get a's on all tests!!!

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