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Anthropology

Kaine Fini

ANTHRO140 · ANTH100 · ANTH108 · ANTHROG100 · ANTH190 · ANTH140 · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
55/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
67.92%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you like discussion and critical thinking, but avoid the online version if .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerEngaging in personTest heavy onlineCritical thinking focusStrict grading concernsParticipation and reading matter
  • In-person reviews are highly positive, especially for discussion-based lectures and humor.
  • Recent online reviews report , and AI accusation issues.
  • Reading, participation, quizzes, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic with reading, participation, and quiz discipline, but and .

In-person students often mention and doable grades, while and sudden grade problems.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The material is often interesting but relies , and exams that are not simple memorization.

through discussion, while online reviews describe the same level as unexpectedly difficult.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Attendance and punctuality matter in many in-person reviews, while online reviews focus more on deadlines and quizzes.

and participation pressure, while online evidence does not clearly prove an .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

but many recent online students warn others to avoid it.

Recommendation is high in person and much weaker online, especially in the newest online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

helps in person, but online and grade instability.

Format shift

, while online grading is the main source of complaints.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

, and exams rather than constant projects.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and discussion posts, while if you read.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

as engaging and funny, but online students describe poor support and .

Format shift

Teaching quality is much stronger in person than online.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and major exams, with exams carrying noticeable weight.

Format shift

Both formats mention quizzes and exams, while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mostly enthusiastic, praising engaging discussions, humor, and and .

Main concern

Students need to attend, read, participate, and prepare for tougher exams.

What students said

“This professor is always a great time.”
ANTH140
“ . Just read the chapter and .”
ANTH140
“The midterm & final are tough & require critical thinking & knowledge about the chapters & information covered in class.”
ANTH100

Remote format

Online

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with older praise for responsiveness but recent complaints , and .

Main concern

Students report , and limited support when problems arise.

What students said

“ ! .”
ANTH140
“ and u get like 2 hrs to do + tests on how u think rather than textbook material.”
ANTH100
“The class is manageable and .”
ANTH100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam friendliness varies because , but and one online review mentions a lockdown test.

Weekly QuizzesMidterm And FinalHard ExamsOpen Note QuizzesLockdown Test Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

book quizzes, plus midterm and final exams that are often tougher.

Open Note QuizzesMidterm And FinalDifficult Exams
“ /textbook.”
ANTH140
“Two big 60 question .”
ANTH140
“ but he helps you a lot before.”
ANTH100

Online

, and one lockdown test, but they do not clearly prove webcam or open-book exam rules.

Timed QuizzesHard ExamsLockdown Test Mentioned
“ .I use on a lockdown test and immediately report me to the dean without any questions asked.”
ANTH100
“weekly sunday quizzes that are timed (30 minutes) and there are 20 questions.”
ANTH190
“midterms and .”
ANTH100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you like discussion and critical thinking, but avoid the online version if .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Professor Fini is the best and the class was the most engaging I've taken!”

⚠️ Online Risk

55/100

“ if you don't want to be constantly stressed about accusations or your grade changing suddenly.”

📚 Difficulty And Exams

48/100

“u'd think a 100 class is easy but it isn't.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • note taking with slides.
  • His lectures are interesting, engaging, and thought provoking.
  • This remains one of .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • . Just read the chapter and .
  • The midterm & final are tough & require critical thinking & knowledge about the chapters & information covered in class.
  • and midterms and finals are unnecessarily difficult.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Online Concerns

  • AI is a huge issue with this specific professor, he will mark your work as AI and change your grades if you are doing well- with claims of AI use with no basis at all.
  • I don't feel like I'm being evaluated fairly in this course.
  • Horribly structured class. .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years show a consistent and weaker recent online experiences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 541
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 54
1 out of 512

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 3 · A 13 · A- 4

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 5 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

13

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 7 · Rather not say 1