while an excellent prof, quite monotone in lecture..has some interesting stories in archeaology

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His class was challenging, he didn't always keep my interest, but his lectures are very informative and organized. The tests aren't too difficult as long as you study the material thoroughly. I didn't use the book at all.

awesome, loved the class

Awesome teacher. I loved the way he organized his class and he really enjoys his work. I recommend taking him for any anthropology class. He's terrific.

Slightly monotone, but if you're interested in the class he's very knowledgeable and has a lot to offer.

material was interesting and the tests and papers were easy. he has a monatone voice though and lectures can get boring. i recommend it anyway.

Dr. Ensor is very helpful but very demanding. His lectures can sometimes be dry, but they are always interesting. Highly recommended teacher.

He's very friendly and the lecture powerpoints were very helpful. Unfortunately his lectures were very boring, I always bring some other homework to do when he starts to drag on.

dr ensor's powerpoints presented material very clear and he really knows the material. but his dull voice could make even the most interesting topics painful!

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Extremely beneficial to attend every class, tests mostly from lecture. Provides ample opportunity for success and one-on-one advising. Tests were not tricky and contained exactly what was on the study guide. Pay attention to what seems like random info, probably will show up as extra credit on the exam.

I really enjoyed this class. Attending class and taking notes is very helpful for the tests. The study guides he gives for the tests is exactly whats on them. He is always prompt at writing people back and very flexible if you can not make it to class. I would recommend this class to anyone. It is actually interesting.

Good professor that certainly knows his material. You do need to go to class and take good notes every day from powerpoint, which can get a bit tedious. He'll answer your questions to the best of his ability. Tests and quizzes aren't too bad, but you will have to study for them. He does put a guide on E-Reserves, which helps a lot.

he's okay, barely went to class. the tests are a little tricky, just read the book and/or borrow notes when you don't show up to class. do the assignment-which were easy and you'll be fine.

Had him for several classes. Always professional and prepared. True, he has a monotone voice, I don't think very many people know he is literally tone deaf - least of my worries. Is most attentive to those who are most attentive in class.

I cannot say enough good stuff about him! He was very clear, very friendly. Some teachers don't seem to want to be there, but he did. He was enthusiastic, funny, and easy to understand. Tests are based on lectures (which are very clear) and are pretty straightforward. You have no excuse to fail this class. TAKE HIM!!

Archaeological Fieldwork - Dr. Ensor knows this subject well. This was an extremely informative, fun and hard working class. I loved the hand-on experience and I got a good work out doing all that digging. Although I didn't have a strong interest in the subject beforehand, I left with a hunger for more. Very highly recommended professor and course!

The guy is arrogant, and enjoys laughing at the students when he presents something new that no one in the class has heard of - guess it makes him feel smart like he might have actually earned the PhD. Take notes, skim chapters, for tests use his review sheet = A. Follow directions exactly on his writing assignments.

Nice Guy, he's very pleasant & extremely accommodating. I took his class up in Traverse city, & it was great he did keep us for most of the time, but he made the lecture interesting and was helpful & wanted us to do well...just take good notes...if you do the work & reading its an easy A

have to attend every class unless u have friends that will take notes! um you don't have to do the readings at all, you could study the night before and get an A on his exams. very easy. everything on the study guide is exactly what will be on the test! he even gives all the essay questions that will be on the test!

Great Professor! makes the class easy and interesting. Show up and take notes, you will get an A.

I've taken Dr Ensor for several courses in favor of other profs. I think that right there shows his quality as a professional and as a scientist.

Professor Ensor is a very good instructor. Show up, take notes, get an A. If you study what's on his exam reviews you'll do OK. I recommend visiting him during office hours, he absolutely comes to life! Great class, great instructor (and I'm an accounting major).

I LOVED Mr. Ensor. He is SO passionate and his excitement about what he teaches is contagious. Really interesting lectures, though he has a tendency to move fast and there are lots of notes. You learn a lot though. I recommend him totally.

He loves what he's teaching which is a big plus! But is kind of monotone/boring still. If you go to class and take notes you'll do just fine. He does have some really interesting things to say.

Probably one of the most involved 100 level courses I've taken at EMU but I loved it. You really need to take notes and study but it?s well worth your time. (Hint: on the first quiz, don't take pictures. Just memorize the traits.) Dr. Ensor is extremely accomplished and good looking to boot. If you like to learn and corny jokes, he's your man.

Great Prof., easy class--test based on powerpoint slides. gives out extra credit, test are open book, open notes. dont need the book in my opinion.hes hot! he wears all black, hes excited about the subject matter. going to class is imperative to your success. i took him over the summer, 4day course i got nearly 100% & im a C average student.TAKEHIM

Great professor! I learned a lot from him, very helpful after class, and before. His dry humor was funny, since he thought he was hilarious. If I was still an anthro major, I would want him as my prof for all the classes!

He's pretty dry, likes discipline, loves anthropology. Attendance is not a mandatory but third of the exam is based exclusively on lectures so don't skip. He's a big fan of certain ideology and tries to represent everything from this particular perspective. Made me mad at first, but I did whatever he requested anyway. He gives enough e.credits.

He is a fantastic teacher, really easy to understand so you know what to study. His is clean cut with his expectations of the students. If you do the study guide, and attend his lecture, you will ace the tests.

Seemed a little boring in the beginning. More interesting as the class progressed. He brought in guests that specialize in areas he is not a familiar with, which was great! All information on tests are in the study guide, use it!!

Took intro to archaeology with him before & it was beyond boring. This class was so much better. He's a great professor and I learned a lot. He really knows his stuff and does a lot better in smaller classes.

Ensor is a good professor, he explains things clearly. He does tilt things into his field of interest in archaeology, and he speaks a lot about his current projects. The class is good for those with a major or minor in anthropology as well as those just looking for Gen Ed credits.

just don't be a bum and you'll be fine. real archaeology isn't like indiana jones so if you thats your idea you're going to be disappointed.

best class ever.

I took his one week Intro to Anth course in Traverse City. Best decision ever. I tried taking this class twice on campus over fifteen weeks and withdrew from both classes. Dr. Ensor made the material very easy and interesting to understand. I would recommend him to anyone!!

Took Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork over the summer. Incredible class, minimal papers, lots of fun being outside digging and getting the van stuck in ditches. I've taken 15 credits with Ensor and this was my favorite class of his by far. He is personable and geekily enthusiastic the whole time. If you are an anth major, take this class.

ANTH 437 is a writing-intensive class on kinship, and Ensor is really into the topic. Be warned- you will write 3-5 pages a week and read 40-50. He runs it like a graduate level seminar, you are expected to have something to say every class period. A challenging class, but I have used the information I learned far more than any other class.

Attendance is not mandatory, however everything on the exams pretty much comes from the power points, and he doesn't make them available after class, so take notes. If you do this, it is an easy A.

I took this class up in Shanty Creek and it was a great class. The tests are right off of the power points and he let us use our notes. I would highly recommend him as a teacher.

Prof Ensor is EXTAORDINARILY long winded and rambling. He does mean well and he's willing to give help when you approach him, but he's very socially awkward which makes it difficult to approach him. The class is fairly easy, though, and if you do the readings and pay attention you'll do just fine.

I've never struggled so hard for a C in my entire life. The reading is frequent (50 or soweek) and for each article you need a 1p assignment so the writing adds up. Probably the most valuable class I've taken next to 210 and the final re-inspired me into the major. He's the biggest stickler for process I've ever seen though, so keep that in mind.

Awesome teacher

I've taken both ANTH 150 and the advanced archeological field school course w/ Dr. Ensor, and he's tough, but fair. He's gonna be hard on you so you don't screw up, and he's definitely better outside of the classroom, but a great teacher either way. He expects you to do the best everyday, not slack off. If you're an Anth major take his class.

Ensor was probably one of my favorite professors this semester, even if his lectures were a little dry. His class is based on three tests which are extremely easy if you actually do the study guide and pay attention. I visited him often in his office hours and he always helped me with any questions I had. He finds everything funny for some reason.

His class is based strictly off of three test grades. attendance is not mandatory but you need to attend his lectures if you want to do well on the tests. he is kind of boring but he knows his stuff and your tests are actually on the things he lectures about. Overall he's a good professor but most definitely tough.

Super chill

Dr. Ensor really knows his stuff, and he is solid. One little annoying thing he does is say "okay?" after every point he makes, and if you listen for it, it gets really bothersome. But that has nothing to do with his teaching efficiency, just a little quirk he has.

The only grades for the entire class are three exams, so if you dont do good on them you wont get a good grade. That being said hes a really fair grader and if you go to class and complete the study guides youll do good on the exams. The exams are super straightforward and consist mostly of multiple choice questions.

He is very lecture heavy and if you miss even one day of lecture, be prepared to play catch up for a while! Only grades are 3 tests in the class and he doesn't give out the lecture powerpoints. He is very approachable if you go to his office hours in going over exams for improvement, not many professors do that. Be prepared to work for an A!

This class can be boring, but take his field school in the summer and youll fall in love with archaeology.

Bradley wasn't that bad of a teacher, the classes were just really boring. You are only graded on the 3 tests you take but you always get a study guide for it. Read the book and articles.

His lectures can be boring at times, but he makes study guides for the exams that help a lot. Go to class and take notes and you will be fine

Took this class online due to covid. He assigns weekly quizzes and heavy lectures that helps prepare you for the quiz. Also, he has weekly zooms but they are non-mandatory... they are extra credit! They also help you prepare for the quizzes before you take them. The quizzes arent extremely hard but you will need to have notes ready. Dont use book

I took his ANTH 237 class and it was very cool! He is a very caring professor and states his assignment very clearly. His class is a bit lecture-heavy and has quizzes each week on the lecture. Overall his class is really interesting and I would defiantly recommend it to others.

His class is really easy as long as you do your work.

gave you a study guide with each week's lecture that matched up to that week's quiz. As long as you read the lectures and do the study guides you'll get a good grade

I liked Prof Ensor purely because he is SO passionate about archaeology and I loved hearing him talk about it. Other than that I did think most of the lectures were really long and dry to read and I had trouble getting through them. However, the weekly quiz questions matched up exactly with the lecture material so they weren't bad at all.

Professor Ensor's class is pretty straightforward - just read the lectures, do the weekly quizzes, and you'll be good to go. The lectures can be dry, but using resources like ChatGPT and unstuck study helped me stay engaged and prep for the quizzes.