SOC 3410

This is a great class! I loved it - it was what got me hooked to Sociology. Issues of Race and Ethnicity are fascinating and eye-opening, and for a 300-level class this class isn't hard at all. You will find Professor Vickerman to be relatively easy-going and humorous, and with lots of witty and informative things to say. The reading was a drag, though - I didn't do half of it (which is probably why I got a B+), but you can get by. Fantastic class.

All you have to do is memorize all the graphs and diagrams that he gives you and you'll be fine.

Great professor, easy grader. He's really approachable and knowledgeable. Go to classes bc the most of the midterm and final come from notes. Readings aren't hard and you only use them as examples on the tests. One paper due towards the middle of the course. Loved the class! :)

The class is very good about explaining the role of race in America and will change how you think for sure. Vickerman is a very nice guy and is a source of a lot of information. There is a good amount of reading but you do need to do it to get an A in the class. There is one large paper, but I found that he graded easily. Take the class!

Vickerman has a funny lecture and presents movies frequently and lets class go early a lot too. The class was interesting, extremely thought provoking. I usually left class wanting to know so much more about the subjects

I Loved this class. most enjoyable class at uva! easily graded paper!

This is fun class. Professor Vickerman is knowledgeable in the topic.

Great class, more students should take it at UVa. He changed the course to be no midterm, one 10-12 page paper on your choice, and a final. Great grade booster, and the topics are pretty interesting. There's only one TA, who could've facilitated discussions more, but good at covering the material necessary for the exam. Exam is pretty much on lecture, so take good notes.

The Class in AMAZING. It should be a requirement for ALL UVa Students. In addition to Prof Vickerman being knowledgeable and entertaining himself, the T.A. is of such great help. Fan Mai (T.A.) makes sure you have everything you need to succeed. Greatly Recommended.

Vickerman is a hilarious guy and his lectures are full of jokes. He always laughs at his own jokes, which makes it even more comical and really lightens the mood. The reading is easy and somewhat interesting, but honestly not necessary at all - I started skimming about halfway through the semester and had no problem understanding the material because his lectures are so informative. The grade is based on discussion section, two papers, and a VERY easy final (as long as you've paid attention in class). On our final, there were about 22 questions (5-6 multiple choice) and we just had to choose and answer about 15 of them. The other questions were short response, no long essays.
I'd recommend this class to anyone - very easy for a 3000 level and it really makes you think about society differently.