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Anthropology

Wallace Zane

ANTHR14 · ANTH14 · ANTHO14 · ANTHRO14 · ANTHRO2 · ANTHO22 · ANTH2 · ANTHRO22 · ANTH22 · ANTRHO2 · ANTHO2 · 166 lifetime ratings

AI rating
56/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
61.9%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you like , and will do the readings yourself.

Best fit · Self Taught ProLecture HeavyTest HeavyFieldwork StoriesNo HomeworkPolarizing
  • Pure lecture style packed with fieldwork stories; love it or find it endless and self-centered.
  • Grade usually rests on a few high-stakes exams plus attendance, with .
  • ; in-person fans praise knowledge and humor.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A requires heavy reading, note-taking, and because .

; in person still demands serious study of lecture and books.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Concepts are approachable for engaged students, but volume of reading and lecture density keep it from feeling easy.

; online adds time pressure that raises perceived difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Skip-class warnings and attendance-based grading appear constantly, especially for in-person sections.

In-person attendance is clearly required; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

and visual learners often avoid him.

In-person recommendation is mixed-positive; online recommendation is .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

46/100

, but and few grade boosters keep outcomes strict for weak test-takers.

Format shift

Online .

Workload

Featherlight

86/100

and studying for a few exams.

Format shift

.

Teaching experience

Average

64/100

Deep knowledge and memorable stories wow many students, while pure lecture, tangents, and limited visuals frustrate others.

Format shift

In-person storytelling lands better; .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

94/100

Course grade is almost entirely two or .

Format shift

True for both formats; .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person he is a quirky, story-driven lecturer; many adore the anecdotes while others dislike pure lecture and .

Main concern

No homework buffer and stakes.

What students said

“Graded on 3 tests. 0 homework If you do well on tests this is the class for you.”
ANTH2
“the class is literally 100% lecture. No visual aid/powerpoints, no class discussions”
ANTHO2
“I loved taking his class. He is the only prof I've had where I didn't want class to end”
ANTHRO22

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

engaging lectures for some, but and little compassion for others.

Main concern

if earlier work is strong.

What students said

“taking this class online is a death sentence. ”
ANTHRO2
“He gives 19 minutes for 25 questions. That is less than a minute for a question.”
ANTH2
“ and concepts covered in an easy to digest manner.”
ANTH2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is high-stakes and exam-only; , while in person still hinges on a .

Test HeavyTimed Online ExamsFew Exams OnlyNo Homework Buffer

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a cumulative final from lecture notes and required books, with little .

Two Midterms and FinalLecture and Reading BasedNo Homework Buffer
“Graded on 3 tests. 0 homework”
ANTH2
“There are 2 midterms and 1 final. No or so study hard.”
ANTHO14

Online

Online reviews repeatedly describe very short time limits on many questions and .

Tight Timed TestsFinal Exam HeavyTest Only Grading
“good luck with answering 45 questions in 30 minutes that unnecessarily try to confuse you.”
ANTHRO2
“He gives 19 minutes for 25 questions. That is less than a minute for a question.”
ANTH2

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Graded on 3 tests. 0 homework If you do well on tests this is the class for you. He is so interesting and quirky”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across online and in-person anthropology , and polarization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

64/100

“His lectures are fascinating, and he always has interesting stories to tell.”

👍 Recommendation Split

55/100

“I've had a lot of good professors at SMC but .”

🧪

34/100

“ if you have any form of ”

📚 Workload Shape

86/100

“No homework, just 2 midterms and 1 final.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lot of anecdotes and stories about his experiences in fieldwork
  • he talks about himself the entire classes
  • Great lectures! Bit of a dork but in the

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The whole grade is based on 3 exams
  • you'll have to read the textbooks on your own
  • Even with the .

Theme 3

⚠️ Format Warnings

  • taking this class online is a death sentence
  • If youre a .
  • Don't be late. if you're bored by pure-lecture and no visuals.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

166

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years give a and high-stakes testing, including a distinct online penalty.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 584
4 out of 547
3 out of 517
2 out of 56
1 out of 512

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 2 · A 13

B range

10

B+ 2 · B 8

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2