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Anthropology

Jill Minar

ANTHRO · ANTHRO4 · ANTHR5 · ANTHROPOLOGY · ANTHROPOLOGY2 · ANTHR1 · ANTHRO2 · ANTHBIO · ANTHSECT · ARCHSECT · ANTHRO1 · ANTH1 · ANTHRO3 · ANTH3 · ALLOFTHEM · ANTHR3 · ANTHROPOLOGY3 · ANTH4 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
46/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
53.33%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want a demanding but serious anthropology instructor, and if you mainly need an easy credit.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderReading HeavyHigh StandardsCaring MentorPolarizing
  • Students often , and academic rigor.
  • Many students also warn that tests, reading, writing, and .
  • She is best for anthropology-focused students, not students seeking an easy general education credit.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly , and the need to study seriously.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online evidence.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

31/100

The material and expectations are challenging because students must read carefully, write well, think critically, and prepare for .

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

because students explicitly warn that skipping class can cause failure and quizzes happen often.

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

56/100

Students recommend her for serious anthropology learners but often .

All .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Many reviews call her a , and describe high standards.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

25/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of reading, papers, quizzes, tests, and research expectations.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Despite strong criticism, many students , and serious about learning.

Format shift

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

84/100

Reviews often mention three or four tests, quizzes, finals, and .

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

as knowledgeable, passionate, and caring but , and polarizing.

Main concern

The main concern is a heavy mix of , and high expectations.

What students said

“This is not a class where you can memorize key terms and pass.”
ANTH1
“ from book (as homework), power points daily , QOD DAILY, 3 test and make up at the end right after your final,Test are hard.”
ANTH1
“It can be challenging, but you'll learn so much more.”
ANTH4

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams are described as difficult and important, with frequent quizzes and .

Hard TestsFrequent QuizzesFinal Make-Up ExamTest HeavyWritten and Multiple Choice

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a final make-up exam, but do not clearly prove book or proctoring rules.

Hard TestsFrequent QuizzesFinal Make-Up ExamWritten and Multiple Choice
“We had short quizzes almost every class meeting. 3 tests and a and written.”
ANTH1
“ .”
ANTH1
“Most of .”
ANTHR1

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you're an Anthro major- take her! It can be challenging, but you'll learn so much more.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“She knows, understands, and can teach the material.”

📚 Workload Reality

25/100

“Be prepared to do alot of reading, writing, and researching.”

⚖️

24/100

“Shes a cool teacher. She expects a lot. . She is a .”

👍 Recommendation Fit

56/100

“ if your major is Anthropology, if its just for credit, run baby run!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Dr. Minar is very passionate about anthropology, and so she expects her students to actually learn/engage with the material.
  • She knows, understands, and can teach the material.
  • Awesome professor. She really truly cares about her students and goes the extra mile to ensure you will succeed.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class was honestly one of the harder classes I've taken at City.
  • .
  • Even though I studied hard for this professor she unless you absolutely have too.

Theme 3

❤️ About Student Fit

  • If you are an Anthro .
  • if your major is Anthropology, if its just for credit, run baby run!
  • This class is not for people who aren't really interested in archaeology.

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 42 reviews span many years and consistently show the same split between strong teaching praise and serious workload concerns.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 55
1 out of 56

Course coverage

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ANTHSECT1 review
ARCHSECT1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

3

F 3

No letter grade reported

1

Incomplete 1