SOC 3410

This was the BEST class. Professor Vickerman is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic lecturer. I found the readings to be consistently interesting, and although you didn't have to directly respond to them each week, they helped a lot with the two papers (one 5 page and one 10 page) and in studying for the final. The final was not too difficult and the grading on the papers (Gabriella Smith as TA) was definitely fair. The class is also definitely one of the most diverse at UVA. Professor Vickerman was very welcoming at office hours. TAKE THIS CLASS! You will learn so much about the world we live in.

Absolutely loved this class! Professor Vickerman is an amazing lecturer, which made the mandatory attendance policy quite bearable. Although you must be prepared to read a significant amount, the subject matter is interesting and important (also Vickerman is usually pretty lenient with deadlines, which makes the course material much more manageable). Overall, a must-take class at the University - highly recommend!

Such an amazing class! My advice would be to be sure you participate and ask questions in lecture because that does a make a difference for your attendance/participation grade. Especially if you don't have discussion during your semester with him! I'm in my second class with Vickerman and he's great easy to follow with taking notes and very helpful. Always interesting material. Reading responses are due before every class but it actually helps you keep up with the readings. There's a ten paged paper but you can write it on any topic you want.

Great class. Vickerman is super smart and takes a lot of questions. He takes time to learn his students and the only assignments are a 10 pg paper, midterm, and final. He is a super easy grader. Material is quite interesting, readings are good (but unnecessary if focused on just grade)... highly recommend if interested in politics, sociology, or race.

Definitely a worthwhile class that every student at UVA should take. Not a ton of work, one fairly graded paper, two reasonable exams. Definitely an important and relevant topic to study. Vickerman is the best!

I love this man with my entire heart. Easy class (he literally tells you not to study for his exams) with two exams and a paper. Take his classes. Please. Smushiest man ever and he's so obviously passionate about his work.