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Jason Sexton

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Sept. 8, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A-

Professor Sexton's class at UCLA was truly exceptional and stands out as the best. The content of the class was incredibly interesting, and Professor Sexton's teaching style captivated my attention every time. Not only did he possess a wealth of academic knowledge, but he also exuded kindness and warmth towards his students. Despite my natural propensity towards laziness, I eagerly anticipated each class session and reveled in the opportunity to engage with the professor during office hours.
What struck me the most about Professor Sexton was his ability to connect with and understand students from diverse backgrounds. He fostered an inclusive and supportive environment that allowed for open discussion and learning. As such, I hold him in the highest regard among the professors at UCLA.
Taking Professor Sexton's class is an experience I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had. It has undoubtedly been one of the highlights of my academic journey, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an exceptional educator.

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July 13, 2023
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+

Environmental Sociology is a cross-listed course, M133 and M115 in the Environmental Science and Sociology departments, respectively. As an Environmental Science major, this course can fulfill requirements in either the social sciences/humanities category or the Environmental Systems and Society minor concentration.

General Overview

This class is amazing. I would recommend taking it before you start your senior practicum if you are an Environmental Science major; the experience of following through on a preliminary qualitative research project is very helpful in approaching future research projects. If you really want to prepare for the practicum, you can take on the research project in a team. There are several graded components to keep track of as the quarter progresses: weekly TA-graded discussion summaries, attendance per-lecture basis, regular ancillary research project deliverables, extra credit, and a final.

Discussion Summaries and the Reading Schedule

There are several books assigned with weekly deadlines, most taking 2-4 weeks to complete. They are synced up with lecture materials and in the case of "Rocking Qualitative Social Science", they often provide critical skills in achieving a good grade on the final qualitative research project. I would advise you to stay on top of these reading deadlines and do more than skim, however, you are allowed the freedom of addressing the portions of the assigned reading excerpt however you like in your discussion summary. As long as you address the core of the assigned segment, you will be fine. Your TA addresses your summaries in-depth and provides you with feedback on how to engage the readings more critically if needed. Regardless, expect to be able to write however you like (as long as it is thoughtful and backed by a firm grasp of the assigned text).

TA-led Discussion Sections

These sections provide analysis and open-table discussion on the week's assigned readings. There are structured questions, lectured portions, and open discussions. These usually end with a Q&A on the upcoming ancillary research component deadline, with helpful tips on getting the best grade. Sections were always pleasant and supplemented the rest of the course. Make sure you go! The final two sections offer breakdowns of the final exam structure and help you hone in on critical lecture concepts that will be tested.

Extra Credit

You have a choice of analyzing a book from a curated selection or submitting a book for approval. You then are tasked with writing a 5-paged, single-spaced critical review of the book. This is VERY engaged and will be a step up in diligence from the weekly summaries. Make sure to pace yourself, as the deadline is right behind the final exam. Make sure to prepare for this early in the quarter. Worth taking on if you enjoy the book you chose. Tread with caution!

Lectures

Dr. Sexton's lectures are a blast. They range from discussions of the evolution of societal attitudes (pre-industrial to post-modern) through reflections on socioeconomic development and even portrayals of Batman in film and television!? There is the occasional guest lecture that supplements course concepts and provides useful insights into environmental science careers and grassroots efforts. Dr. Sexton will alternate between distinct styles depending on the lecture, either through a theological/community science/hermeneutics lense or a methodological/empirical lens. Sometimes they even intersect! Every lecture is distinctly different but lends itself to cohesion with the assigned reading materials. The last two weeks or so are instead hosted by the students, who present 60-second overviews of their completed qualitative research projects. Students stand up on the lecture stage and navigate to the coordinates of their target location, which have all been mapped on a GIS layer by a specialist. The GIS map is a fun culmination of the students' efforts. Always make sure to attend lectures, attendance is required.

Qualitative Research Project

This is easily the most unique and impactful component of the course by far, even for a STEM major. The QRP is a great opportunity for building time management skills, improving at working with/communicating with TAs, communicating with professionals in the labor sphere outside of campus, and sharpening critical reading and writing skills that often go underdeveloped for STEM majors. The QRP offers you the choice between approaching a city organization or an individual institution, both of which offer compelling research experiences. When you are taking this class, it really feels like everyone is working at a giant environmental consulting firm. "Who are you studying?" "How's the research coming along?" "Have you done your fieldwork yet? What was it like?" "How do I write thick description?" Beyond the classroom, you have to consider how you will meet professionals, what kinds of questions will you ask them, what sort of data is important to addressing your research question, what buildings and offices should I visit, and so many other responsibilities. This represents a much larger commitment than the usual course but offers a particularly valuable reward for both STEM and humanities students who will be taking on a research-based capstone or internship that will be looking for seasoned skills in this area. You can honestly consider taking this class for this alone if you are an Environmental Science/Sustainability Studies major of any kind that needs practice in engaging critical interpretation of policy and its transformation into prose. I highly, highly recommend this course for the QRP experience. It can be daunting, but make sure of two things: your topic genuinely interests you and you can maintain a quick and flexible line of communication with professionals at your organization of choice. You want to be able to rely on them when it comes down to the wire, you can't have an unresponsive connection with deadlines hanging over your head. You also don't want to be indecisive and need to be switching up your target organization in the middle of the quarter, this could go badly. Prepare early, ground yourself and stick to something, and relax!

Closing Thoughts

Take this class if the QRP strikes you the right way. Take this class if you liked the course description. Take this class if you love reading good books. Take this class if you have a good taste of music every Monday and Wednesday. That is all.

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June 1, 2023
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+

Professor Sexton is great, and this was one of my favorite classes at UCLA! This class provided opportunities for me to develop and strengthen important critical reading and writing skills, oral communication and listening skills, and research and data collection skills. I believe it has had a significant positive impact on my academic growth. The research project is a large portion of the grade. It was done throughout the course of the quarter, and involved conducting interviews, attending observational visits, collecting field notes, presenting an in-class presentation, and writing a research paper. This class, and especially this project, challenged me to apply my knowledge in a real-world context, to think critically, and it expanded my opportunities to establish connections both inside and outside of UCLA, all due to Professor Sexton. He provides ample guidance and support throughout the research process, and is overall an engaging and inspiring professor. Beyond the classroom, Professor Sexton is continually committed to supporting students in pursuit of their higher education. Definitely take this class if you are looking for ways to increase your academic experiences, and develop valuable skills.

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SOCIOL 121
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April 17, 2023
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: A+

Dr. Sexton is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is very clear and explains materials in a very easy-to-understand manner. He is very kind and is always looking to help, offering office hours beyond his normal scheduled ones. I remember at one point in the quarter I needed some help with my final paper and Dr. Sexton did not hesitate to create a time that worked for both of us to meet. He truly looks for the best in his students and only wants to see them succeed and understand the world we are living in today through the lens of Sociology.
The class is not that rigorous with 3 quizzes and a final ethnographic paper which was fun and a great overall experience. The topics in the course are both interesting and fascinating to contemplate. Overall, the course makes you question why religion exists and what reasons individuals adhere to certain religions and their differing values. The course also covers the history of religions in various parts of the world.
Overall, I highly recommend this course both because it is interesting and more importantly because Dr. Sexton is a great professor and an even greater person to get to know.

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April 7, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+

I'm devil's advocate here. I did not enjoy Professor Sexton's course as much as others did. The class was structured as follows:

Reading Homework / Discussion Section (30%) where we needed to read our required text and make questions based off the readings and discuss them in section
Research Paper (40%) that's 10-12 pages
Final Exam (30%) that's a in-class essay
1% extra credit for doing the evaluations

Everyone talks about how he is an engaging lecturer and so on, but I always felt that he mumbles a lot or rambled onto other topics many times as he lectures. These tangents don't help with learning the material either. Our homework felt so pointless because we weren't allowed to use any of the required text on the exam, which is total bullshit. The required readings were, for the most part, amazing and helped me truly understand the key concepts Sexton went over in lecture; not being able to use them as evidence for the essay made me felt like that work was for nothing. The worst part is again, his lecturing style wasn't the best and hard to follow imo. The TA strike really fucked things over and many of us felt lost in how to write our research papers and it didn't feel as if the prof was THAT accommodating to us about it. It wasn't until many of us decided to write an email to the prof about our grievances that he gave us an extension for the paper. I loved the subject don't get me wrong, but I wish it wasn't him who was teaching this course. Anyone who tries to talk some shit about how this is an upper div and it's meant to be hard, fuck off. There's a difference between hard and tedious. This class wasn't "hard", it was tedious and annoying.

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March 29, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A+

What can I say about Dr. Sexton... He is amazing! I have taken two of his classes so far--and Spring quarter will be my third--and I can honestly say he's my favorite professor here at UCLA so far. His lectures are engaging and informative. His attitude is positive. He is very approachable both in and outside of class. I really have no complaints for Dr. Sexton. I guess one minor gripe would be that he assigns a lot of reading each week which can be hard to keep up with--it hasn't been for me personally, but I have heard complaints from other students. I HIGHLY recommend any class taught by Dr. Sexton! 10/10

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SOCIOL 147A
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March 17, 2023
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: A

Dr. Sexton is one of the best Sociology Professors at UCLA! Hands down one of my favorite courses. Sociology of crime was interesting and provides a sociological perspective. I was introduced to the topic of governance through crime, which was extremely eye opening. The books assigned were amazing and compelling. My favorite was Locking Up Our Own, by James Foreman. It helped me understand more of the punitive sanctions that impact Black communities. The material overall has been helpful and applicable in other courses I've taken.

Proffesor is always welcoming to questions and is available to further elaborate during office hours. You don't need to drop in to office hours for this course necessarily , as the material is provided during lectures is pretty concise and clear. But it helps that Proffesor Sexton is approachable and engaging.

I love the slides he uses for lectures. It helped me organize my notes and made it more streamline to study for the final. ( The final is pretty straight forward) As long as you attend most of the lectures, you will be able to write about the topic/ prompt provided.

Great course, definitely recommend it! I would take this course again if I could.

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March 15, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A

Dr. Sexton is a dope professor. His lectures challenge you to think critically and to judge multiple experiences of a subject matter. I would say that this class sparked my interest in sociological research and creative inquiry. We read 3 books, none which were meant to actually be remembered word for word but as long as you pick up the concepts you're good. A lot of students made it out to be the longest workload ever. It's an upper division bruh step your game up. The lectures and readings aren't the exact same but relate in content. I liked to think of the lecture content as having provided me a sociohistorical lens to read the books which are all written in modern English (not difficult at all to read).

Test was cumulative but literally as long as you went to lectures and took basic notes, you'd be good. I took notes every lecture and didn't study at all for the final to still earn a 95. Professor Sexton also really encourages discussion among the class and values different perspectives, so he'll often allot time at the end of lecture to pick our brains. Unlike other professors in the department, I'd say it's easier to engage with professor Sexton because it doesn't feel like he's dodging students or just plain condescending.

Anyways, I'd definitely take Dr. Sexton's class again and plan to in the future.

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Feb. 12, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+

Great professor! Loved the topic, turns more into a topic secularization of crime. Discussions were mandatory. Separate readings assigned for discussions. You created your own 10 questions of the assigned readings as part of your grade. He has a final which is all based on his lectures so its pretty much an A if you attend or grasp the concept. His exam is blue book, just written. He provides you what the potential topics will be for the essay question , so helps you prepare. One main written signalment for the quarter and thats it. He is helpful and kind towards students. He's supper engaging and open for questions even not related to his topics. I would definitely take another course with him, and next time would not stress about the 10 weekly questions I created based on the readings.

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SOCIOL 121
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March 8, 2022
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: N/A

The professor makes lecturers interesting by applying concepts to current events. Overall, I recommend this course if you are interested in furthering your knowledge on religion and the role it plays in society. Throughout this course I had the opportunity to conduct my own field research, which is experience I can utilize as a future researcher. Additionally, this course has allowed me to have a better understanding of how scripture, culture and tradition influence actions within communities. For example, prior to this course I would never have considered that there was a relationship between religion and environmental sustainability. However, this course allowed me to see that there is not only a relationship but a strong influence from religious groups' perception on environmental sustainability and its impact on the surrounding environment politically, economically and socially.

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SOCIOL 147A
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A-
Sept. 8, 2023

Professor Sexton's class at UCLA was truly exceptional and stands out as the best. The content of the class was incredibly interesting, and Professor Sexton's teaching style captivated my attention every time. Not only did he possess a wealth of academic knowledge, but he also exuded kindness and warmth towards his students. Despite my natural propensity towards laziness, I eagerly anticipated each class session and reveled in the opportunity to engage with the professor during office hours.
What struck me the most about Professor Sexton was his ability to connect with and understand students from diverse backgrounds. He fostered an inclusive and supportive environment that allowed for open discussion and learning. As such, I hold him in the highest regard among the professors at UCLA.
Taking Professor Sexton's class is an experience I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had. It has undoubtedly been one of the highlights of my academic journey, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an exceptional educator.

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SOCIOL M115
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+
July 13, 2023

Environmental Sociology is a cross-listed course, M133 and M115 in the Environmental Science and Sociology departments, respectively. As an Environmental Science major, this course can fulfill requirements in either the social sciences/humanities category or the Environmental Systems and Society minor concentration.

General Overview

This class is amazing. I would recommend taking it before you start your senior practicum if you are an Environmental Science major; the experience of following through on a preliminary qualitative research project is very helpful in approaching future research projects. If you really want to prepare for the practicum, you can take on the research project in a team. There are several graded components to keep track of as the quarter progresses: weekly TA-graded discussion summaries, attendance per-lecture basis, regular ancillary research project deliverables, extra credit, and a final.

Discussion Summaries and the Reading Schedule

There are several books assigned with weekly deadlines, most taking 2-4 weeks to complete. They are synced up with lecture materials and in the case of "Rocking Qualitative Social Science", they often provide critical skills in achieving a good grade on the final qualitative research project. I would advise you to stay on top of these reading deadlines and do more than skim, however, you are allowed the freedom of addressing the portions of the assigned reading excerpt however you like in your discussion summary. As long as you address the core of the assigned segment, you will be fine. Your TA addresses your summaries in-depth and provides you with feedback on how to engage the readings more critically if needed. Regardless, expect to be able to write however you like (as long as it is thoughtful and backed by a firm grasp of the assigned text).

TA-led Discussion Sections

These sections provide analysis and open-table discussion on the week's assigned readings. There are structured questions, lectured portions, and open discussions. These usually end with a Q&A on the upcoming ancillary research component deadline, with helpful tips on getting the best grade. Sections were always pleasant and supplemented the rest of the course. Make sure you go! The final two sections offer breakdowns of the final exam structure and help you hone in on critical lecture concepts that will be tested.

Extra Credit

You have a choice of analyzing a book from a curated selection or submitting a book for approval. You then are tasked with writing a 5-paged, single-spaced critical review of the book. This is VERY engaged and will be a step up in diligence from the weekly summaries. Make sure to pace yourself, as the deadline is right behind the final exam. Make sure to prepare for this early in the quarter. Worth taking on if you enjoy the book you chose. Tread with caution!

Lectures

Dr. Sexton's lectures are a blast. They range from discussions of the evolution of societal attitudes (pre-industrial to post-modern) through reflections on socioeconomic development and even portrayals of Batman in film and television!? There is the occasional guest lecture that supplements course concepts and provides useful insights into environmental science careers and grassroots efforts. Dr. Sexton will alternate between distinct styles depending on the lecture, either through a theological/community science/hermeneutics lense or a methodological/empirical lens. Sometimes they even intersect! Every lecture is distinctly different but lends itself to cohesion with the assigned reading materials. The last two weeks or so are instead hosted by the students, who present 60-second overviews of their completed qualitative research projects. Students stand up on the lecture stage and navigate to the coordinates of their target location, which have all been mapped on a GIS layer by a specialist. The GIS map is a fun culmination of the students' efforts. Always make sure to attend lectures, attendance is required.

Qualitative Research Project

This is easily the most unique and impactful component of the course by far, even for a STEM major. The QRP is a great opportunity for building time management skills, improving at working with/communicating with TAs, communicating with professionals in the labor sphere outside of campus, and sharpening critical reading and writing skills that often go underdeveloped for STEM majors. The QRP offers you the choice between approaching a city organization or an individual institution, both of which offer compelling research experiences. When you are taking this class, it really feels like everyone is working at a giant environmental consulting firm. "Who are you studying?" "How's the research coming along?" "Have you done your fieldwork yet? What was it like?" "How do I write thick description?" Beyond the classroom, you have to consider how you will meet professionals, what kinds of questions will you ask them, what sort of data is important to addressing your research question, what buildings and offices should I visit, and so many other responsibilities. This represents a much larger commitment than the usual course but offers a particularly valuable reward for both STEM and humanities students who will be taking on a research-based capstone or internship that will be looking for seasoned skills in this area. You can honestly consider taking this class for this alone if you are an Environmental Science/Sustainability Studies major of any kind that needs practice in engaging critical interpretation of policy and its transformation into prose. I highly, highly recommend this course for the QRP experience. It can be daunting, but make sure of two things: your topic genuinely interests you and you can maintain a quick and flexible line of communication with professionals at your organization of choice. You want to be able to rely on them when it comes down to the wire, you can't have an unresponsive connection with deadlines hanging over your head. You also don't want to be indecisive and need to be switching up your target organization in the middle of the quarter, this could go badly. Prepare early, ground yourself and stick to something, and relax!

Closing Thoughts

Take this class if the QRP strikes you the right way. Take this class if you liked the course description. Take this class if you love reading good books. Take this class if you have a good taste of music every Monday and Wednesday. That is all.

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SOCIOL M115
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+
June 1, 2023

Professor Sexton is great, and this was one of my favorite classes at UCLA! This class provided opportunities for me to develop and strengthen important critical reading and writing skills, oral communication and listening skills, and research and data collection skills. I believe it has had a significant positive impact on my academic growth. The research project is a large portion of the grade. It was done throughout the course of the quarter, and involved conducting interviews, attending observational visits, collecting field notes, presenting an in-class presentation, and writing a research paper. This class, and especially this project, challenged me to apply my knowledge in a real-world context, to think critically, and it expanded my opportunities to establish connections both inside and outside of UCLA, all due to Professor Sexton. He provides ample guidance and support throughout the research process, and is overall an engaging and inspiring professor. Beyond the classroom, Professor Sexton is continually committed to supporting students in pursuit of their higher education. Definitely take this class if you are looking for ways to increase your academic experiences, and develop valuable skills.

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SOCIOL 121
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: A+
April 17, 2023

Dr. Sexton is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is very clear and explains materials in a very easy-to-understand manner. He is very kind and is always looking to help, offering office hours beyond his normal scheduled ones. I remember at one point in the quarter I needed some help with my final paper and Dr. Sexton did not hesitate to create a time that worked for both of us to meet. He truly looks for the best in his students and only wants to see them succeed and understand the world we are living in today through the lens of Sociology.
The class is not that rigorous with 3 quizzes and a final ethnographic paper which was fun and a great overall experience. The topics in the course are both interesting and fascinating to contemplate. Overall, the course makes you question why religion exists and what reasons individuals adhere to certain religions and their differing values. The course also covers the history of religions in various parts of the world.
Overall, I highly recommend this course both because it is interesting and more importantly because Dr. Sexton is a great professor and an even greater person to get to know.

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SOCIOL 147A
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+
April 7, 2023

I'm devil's advocate here. I did not enjoy Professor Sexton's course as much as others did. The class was structured as follows:

Reading Homework / Discussion Section (30%) where we needed to read our required text and make questions based off the readings and discuss them in section
Research Paper (40%) that's 10-12 pages
Final Exam (30%) that's a in-class essay
1% extra credit for doing the evaluations

Everyone talks about how he is an engaging lecturer and so on, but I always felt that he mumbles a lot or rambled onto other topics many times as he lectures. These tangents don't help with learning the material either. Our homework felt so pointless because we weren't allowed to use any of the required text on the exam, which is total bullshit. The required readings were, for the most part, amazing and helped me truly understand the key concepts Sexton went over in lecture; not being able to use them as evidence for the essay made me felt like that work was for nothing. The worst part is again, his lecturing style wasn't the best and hard to follow imo. The TA strike really fucked things over and many of us felt lost in how to write our research papers and it didn't feel as if the prof was THAT accommodating to us about it. It wasn't until many of us decided to write an email to the prof about our grievances that he gave us an extension for the paper. I loved the subject don't get me wrong, but I wish it wasn't him who was teaching this course. Anyone who tries to talk some shit about how this is an upper div and it's meant to be hard, fuck off. There's a difference between hard and tedious. This class wasn't "hard", it was tedious and annoying.

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SOCIOL 147A
Quarter: Fall 2023
Grade: A+
March 29, 2023

What can I say about Dr. Sexton... He is amazing! I have taken two of his classes so far--and Spring quarter will be my third--and I can honestly say he's my favorite professor here at UCLA so far. His lectures are engaging and informative. His attitude is positive. He is very approachable both in and outside of class. I really have no complaints for Dr. Sexton. I guess one minor gripe would be that he assigns a lot of reading each week which can be hard to keep up with--it hasn't been for me personally, but I have heard complaints from other students. I HIGHLY recommend any class taught by Dr. Sexton! 10/10

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SOCIOL 147A
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: A
March 17, 2023

Dr. Sexton is one of the best Sociology Professors at UCLA! Hands down one of my favorite courses. Sociology of crime was interesting and provides a sociological perspective. I was introduced to the topic of governance through crime, which was extremely eye opening. The books assigned were amazing and compelling. My favorite was Locking Up Our Own, by James Foreman. It helped me understand more of the punitive sanctions that impact Black communities. The material overall has been helpful and applicable in other courses I've taken.

Proffesor is always welcoming to questions and is available to further elaborate during office hours. You don't need to drop in to office hours for this course necessarily , as the material is provided during lectures is pretty concise and clear. But it helps that Proffesor Sexton is approachable and engaging.

I love the slides he uses for lectures. It helped me organize my notes and made it more streamline to study for the final. ( The final is pretty straight forward) As long as you attend most of the lectures, you will be able to write about the topic/ prompt provided.

Great course, definitely recommend it! I would take this course again if I could.

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SOCIOL 147A
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A
March 15, 2023

Dr. Sexton is a dope professor. His lectures challenge you to think critically and to judge multiple experiences of a subject matter. I would say that this class sparked my interest in sociological research and creative inquiry. We read 3 books, none which were meant to actually be remembered word for word but as long as you pick up the concepts you're good. A lot of students made it out to be the longest workload ever. It's an upper division bruh step your game up. The lectures and readings aren't the exact same but relate in content. I liked to think of the lecture content as having provided me a sociohistorical lens to read the books which are all written in modern English (not difficult at all to read).

Test was cumulative but literally as long as you went to lectures and took basic notes, you'd be good. I took notes every lecture and didn't study at all for the final to still earn a 95. Professor Sexton also really encourages discussion among the class and values different perspectives, so he'll often allot time at the end of lecture to pick our brains. Unlike other professors in the department, I'd say it's easier to engage with professor Sexton because it doesn't feel like he's dodging students or just plain condescending.

Anyways, I'd definitely take Dr. Sexton's class again and plan to in the future.

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SOCIOL 147A
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+
Feb. 12, 2023

Great professor! Loved the topic, turns more into a topic secularization of crime. Discussions were mandatory. Separate readings assigned for discussions. You created your own 10 questions of the assigned readings as part of your grade. He has a final which is all based on his lectures so its pretty much an A if you attend or grasp the concept. His exam is blue book, just written. He provides you what the potential topics will be for the essay question , so helps you prepare. One main written signalment for the quarter and thats it. He is helpful and kind towards students. He's supper engaging and open for questions even not related to his topics. I would definitely take another course with him, and next time would not stress about the 10 weekly questions I created based on the readings.

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SOCIOL 121
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: N/A
March 8, 2022

The professor makes lecturers interesting by applying concepts to current events. Overall, I recommend this course if you are interested in furthering your knowledge on religion and the role it plays in society. Throughout this course I had the opportunity to conduct my own field research, which is experience I can utilize as a future researcher. Additionally, this course has allowed me to have a better understanding of how scripture, culture and tradition influence actions within communities. For example, prior to this course I would never have considered that there was a relationship between religion and environmental sustainability. However, this course allowed me to see that there is not only a relationship but a strong influence from religious groups' perception on environmental sustainability and its impact on the surrounding environment politically, economically and socially.

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