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Anthropology

Michael Fanning

ANTHRO2 · ANTH2 · ANTRHO8566 · ANTHR2 · 29 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you will finish weekly quizzes and two papers on time.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A with weekly workExtra credit availableClear grading criteriaTimed quizzesCaring and responsive
  • Most students call ANTHRO2 an easy A if and .
  • and ; a few call old video lectures and 1-minute quiz timers frustrating.
  • Works well online or in person for students who want light anthropology credit without heavy theory.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students say an A is easy if you complete quizzes and papers; helps, though missing work or .

Online reviews stress easy A with on-time modules; quizzes and a Roots project.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Content is introductory anthropology with reading and light writing rather than hard theory or heavy math.

Both formats describe manageable material; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Some sections list attendance optional and others mandatory, but online .

Online reports mix mandatory and optional; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Strong majority would take him again for , and low stress relative to other GEs.

Online and in-person both mostly recommend him; the and dated videos.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

80/100

Fair grading with ; students say a B/C is usually on you if work is incomplete.

Format shift

Online students especially note and clear criteria; and fair.

Workload

Light

74/100

, and about two papers rather than daily grind.

Format shift

Online summer can still feel busy; and a long paper insane.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Most describe him as , and inspiring, with a few calling recycled lectures lazy or error-prone.

Format shift

In-person nostalgia is very warm; online quality is high overall but more mixed on lecture age.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

and two major written reports or a Roots project.

Format shift

Online is quiz- and module-heavy; project.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews describe a fun, light class with , and approachable teaching; summer reading load can feel heavy if crammed.

Main concern

Summer formats can pack a lot of reading and a .

What students said

“it is super easy, the only things you , and two written reports that are doable.”
ANTHRO2
“Dr. Fanning is a great teacher! Class is like a .”
ANTHR2
“There is an INSANE amount of assignments and 6-10 page paper to complete by end of summer.”
ANTHR2

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections lean easy with modules, quizzes, discussions, and two papers; most praise clarity and , while a minority hate outdated videos and .

Main concern

question and no going back.

What students said

“Took ANTH 2 over summer with Professor Fanning and he was amazing. Class was great and I learned a lot.”
ANTH2
“if you do everything on time it is a very easy A.”
ANTHR2
“You will only learn terminology. Your grade depends on weekly quizzes with ridiculous rules........ Don't !”
ANTHRO2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment centers on timed quizzes and a couple of .

Timed weekly quizzesOne minute per questionPapers and Roots projectCumulative final in some sections

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In Roots or culture project; reviews do not prove strict proctoring software.

Weekly chapter quizzesRoots ProjectPresentation on own culture
“there is always a .”
ANTHR2
“The , but there is one presentation at the end that's about your own culture”
ANTHR2

Online

no going back; papers and discussions also count.

Timed quizzesNo going back after answerDiscussion boardsTwo papers
“First off you only have one , and once you answer you can't go back.”
ANTHRO2
“ , and discussion boards.”
ANTHRO2

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“An A is very easily obtained of directions are followed every week correctly.”

Voice snapshots generated from 29 reviews (16 online, 13 in , and teaching tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“Took ANTH 2 over summer with Professor Fanning and he was amazing. Class was great and I learned a lot.”

🅰️ Easy A Path

84/100

“Easiest class of my life, I don't even read the material. I just do the tests and get B's and A's.”

👍 Recommendation

88/100

“Would 100% recommend, he is so nice.”

⏱️ Quiz Friction

45/100

“the quiz questions have a 1 min time :(”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and discussion boards
  • He was willing to answer my questions and was very consistent with grading
  • Class is like a

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you do everything on time it is a very easy A
  • Easy A if you put in the work
  • If you get a B/C, it's genuinely your fault

Theme 3

⚠️

  • Video lectures were made during Obama's presidency
  • You will only learn terminology
  • There is an INSANE amount of

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

29

Recent reviews read by the AI

29

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

29 detailed reviews spanning 2008-2025 with consistent easy-A themes and both online and in-person coverage.

Inside 29 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 55
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ANTHRO217 reviews
ANTHR28 reviews
ANTH23 reviews
ANTRHO85661 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 2 · A 11

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Rather not say 1