Randy Blazak
Professor in the Sociology department
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at Portland State University, Portland, OR
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02/06/2015
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SOC460 For Credit: Yes Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: It's my life Grade Received: N/A |
RESPECTED BY STUDENTS
PARTICIPATION MATTERS
AMAZING LECTURES
One of the best professors at PSU. You will have to work hard but you will want to and you will walk away actually absorbing a lot of quality information and sociological understanding. This was my favorite class of all time even with a 30 page paper. |
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06/21/2014
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SOC410 For Credit: N/A Attendance: Mandatory Textbook Use: It's a must have Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
I took SOC Hate Crimes with Randy, and I actually looked forward to going to class in the morning. The class was really tough, though. But, he was very energetic and funny, and constantly kept everyone's attention. He's an expert in the field and gives his students a lot of important information. I wish more professors were as knowledgable as him! |
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03/11/2014
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SOC200 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: You need it sometimes Rater Interest: It's my life Grade Received: N/A |
I love this class so much! I wish he would teach all of my teachers! |
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12/17/2013
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SOC200 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: It's my life Grade Received: N/A |
Where do I start?! The guy is awesome! Took 2 classes and would take more if my schedule allowed. Only issue I found was that he does grade a little tough. Other than that, he is very funny and very knowledgeable. I loved his classes! |
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08/18/2013
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SOC200 For Credit: N/A Attendance: Mandatory Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: Meh Grade Received: A |
If you do all the readings and study his review sheet for exams and quizzes you will be fine. He offered some extra credit. But if you are religous don't take this class he is always mocking and offending religous views. Especially christianity. It's disrespectful. |
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06/27/2013
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SOC302 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: You need it sometimes Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
Prof Blazak has a different method to his teaching than most professors do. He does swear quite a bit in class while giving his lecture. He does beat to his own drum so be prepared. There's a lot of work to do. If you do the work, you should be fine. If you need help, he does provide it for you. I'm not sure I would take him again. Not my fav prof. |
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06/23/2013
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SOC302 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: It's a must have Rater Interest: Sorta interested Grade Received: N/A |
I liked Randy's style of teaching and although it is a challenging class, if you do the work you will do fine. |
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06/10/2013
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SOC460 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: It's a must have Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
He is a very fun professor! He's engaging, funny and overall very helpful if you speak up. This class is A LOT of work, with new assignments almost every class. However, I'm so glad that I took the class because I feel better prepared for grad school. Show up, take good notes, and don't procrastinate on your project and you'll do well. |
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06/09/2013
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SOC302 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
Dr. Blazak has a solid command of sociological theory and, despite a relatively informal demeanor as a lecturer, has relatively difficult requirements for a top grade. I assume some of the other students putting up questionable reviews might have performed poorly in this regard. For anyone truly interested in theory, he is among the best. |
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06/07/2013
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5
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SOC302 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: You need it sometimes Rater Interest: Sorta interested Grade Received: N/A |
Prof Blazak is fantastic at provoking well rounded thought processes. Everyone should have get to take a class from Blazak. He is very helpful and sincere in his passion to bring knowledge to so many of us. The guys in the back row loved Blazak this term!!! |
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06/07/2013
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SOC302 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Barely cracked it open Rater Interest: Sorta interested Grade Received: N/A |
This is a great class and a perfect reflection as to why online classes are not good always and that you need the professor interaction. He is an amazing teacher and I highly recommend him to anyone. Would definitely take another one of his classes!! |
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05/28/2013
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SOC302 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: What textbook? Rater Interest: Sorta interested Grade Received: N/A |
This class is why online educiation is the next big thing. Randy"likes to do things old school," while proving daily whilst talking about himself that he is a narcissists and a hypocrite, constantly contradicting his self-proclaimed feminism with off the cuff sexual humor and innuendos + Randy loves the giggling girls in the front row-Dont ya,Randy |
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03/07/2013
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SOC430 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: Sorta interested Grade Received: N/A |
Randy is an exceptional professor who offers a wealth of knowledge about his field. Criminology is pretty easy for the most part if you show up for class. As for hate crimes, the research paper is a little intense but also EXACTLY the kind of thing you want to prepare you for graduate school. Don't be late and show up! He is quite funny anyway! |
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02/12/2013
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SOC200 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: It's my life Grade Received: N/A |
Randy is definately a character. He will speak his mind! Keep up with the readings & you'll be fine. The lectures are fairly OK, not boring but not too in depth. He issomewhat narcissitic, much self-promotion of his new book but didn't have a problem with it. He's passionate,and definately off the beaten path. Having a sense of humor really helps. |
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12/04/2012
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MANYNA For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: It's a must have Rater Interest: It's my life Grade Received: N/A |
HERE IS THE TRUTH ABOUT BLAZAK: 1. He is fair (grading is consistent with study guide and lecture) 2. He is passionate 3. He is blunt (calls it like he sees it). If you are some pencil neck jerk off, you may not enjoy him, therefore grow a pair! 4. He makes obscene and rude jokes (see remark above). |
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11/26/2012
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SOC201 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: Essential to passing Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
An interesting class with an interesting professor. Really knows his stuff and makes class entertaining. Must keep up on readings and does roll for class. |
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07/18/2012
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SOC418 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: You need it sometimes Rater Interest: Low Grade Received: N/A |
I've taken criminology and youth subcultures with Randy. Criminology is not too hard just go to class. You have to go to his classes. But youth subcultures is a lot of work, be ready |
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04/16/2012
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SOC418 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: It's a must have Rater Interest: Meh Grade Received: N/A |
Best professor you could ever ask for and then some!!! |
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03/15/2012
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SAPP408 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: What textbook? Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
An absolutely amazing course! I learned so much, and it was a thoroughly intriguing subject (prison cultures)! I'd recommend it to anybody. |
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03/08/2012
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SOC418 For Credit: N/A Attendance: N/A Textbook Use: It's a must have Rater Interest: Really into it Grade Received: N/A |
Randy is a fast paced entertaining guy that will always keep class interesting because of his first hand experience and sense of humor. His exams are demanding, but if you follow the study guides closely you will do fine. He can be very opinionated at times, but besides that he is a great professor and I have no reservations about recommending him. |
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