D.Eaton is the best teacher ever. If you are at all intelligent take his class. Inbred muthas will diss him but take this class. He is experienced and knows what he is doing. One of the most interesting guys ever and will give you motivation to do something positive with your life. He expects you to do your work but this is college come on.

Dr. Eaton is an amazing teacher and really knows his stuff, but he is not very clear about what he wants on the 2 papers you have to write during the semester. His tests are easy, but the lectures can get a little confusing. He is very helpful, and he lets you know that he can help.

If you do the reading, you will get smarter.

Not goona lie, pretty big workload. Lots of reading. But i came out having learned so much, he is very passionate (albeit interesting...) about what he does and if you participate he will greatly appreciate you. He has many personal stories and pictures that he shares which make the class interesting.

I actually had David as a prof a few years ago at Middlebury and he was the BEST professor I had in college. He is an odd-soul at times but he is brilliant, an amazing teacher, really passionate about his work, and you learn a ton about not just anthropology and africa but also about yourself as a human being. Highly recommend his classes.

I must agree, Eaton is a brilliant man. The passion conveyed in his lectures and accomplishments are quite inspiring. Some take offense to his seemingly condescending attitude, but you will find that he holds high expectations for his students and his class is more of a life experience than a course. Attending office hours are highly recommended!

Dr. Eaton is extremely intelligent and assigns dense reading and- wait for it- actually requires you to think! His classes are not for the dim-witted, lazy, or brain dead freshman. If you get the chance to talk to him one on one I highly recommend it- loads of interesting stories! He just may turn out to be the most helpful prof. you'll ever have!

Not for people who want an easy A. We are here to learn so this class is perfect!!!

He is a very strange guy, but also really nice. he always gives you good compliments. There is a lot of ready, boring material, but i never read once... and i got a b. he is a very fair grader, and the tests, and mid term are very easy.

There is a LOT of reading require for this class, but it is impossible not to learn anything. A good way to get in his favor is to be honest, make eye contact and dont leave the class in the middle of lecture. His personality is a little difficult, and he is a perfectionist, but he is very flexible in assignments. No exams.

He gives way too much work. we have to read close to 100 pages of article each week. if u like reading this is definitely the class for u. he takes roll everyday so attendance is important! he's a very odd person... the things he does is just weird...

This instructor gives a good class, uses good materials, etc. He does require more work than is necessary, however. And unfortunately, he is horribly rude to most of his students and some other instructors. So while from an academic standpoint his classes are good, his demeanor is so awful that I would avoid him.

people say he can be rude but he just expects respect. if you give it to him and participate, he will love you. the class is not that hard. there are onlione postings once a week, a couple tests, and a few quizes.the whole class is based on what you read.

Awesome teacher. He knows alot about his subject and presents it using first hand accounts. He's traveled all over africa and talks about his travels. It kept me interested all semester

REALLY GREAT COURSE! Very interesting and passionate teacher!

Great teacher. Been around the world and back. If you dont understand him then its your fault because he is a very smart and caring individual. He will never forget your face and always be honest with you. Great class too.

At first Eaton will seem pretty weird, and he kind of is, but I came to look forward to his class every week. He does require about 100+ pages a week of readings, sometimes rather dense. No tests or overly stressful assignments, just weekly postings and one 2000 word essay. Loved his lectures and stories, incredibly interesting guy.

Hated the class the first few weeks, his discussions on evolution and creation seemed off topic to me. But after that the lectures were very enjoyable. The guys lived in just about every country in Africa, he knows culture. He's intelligent, thoughtful, and inspirational. Be prepared for lots of reading and discussion, but no big tests.

Eaton is a great professor, although it takes a while to realize this. Just give him the respect he expects (and deserves), go to class, do the postings and you will be golden. Once you get past his quirks, the class is actually quite interesting and you will learn a lot.

He is a handfull, but the life experience and knowlege this man has is astounding. He is truly passionate and expects a lot out of the students. There is a ton of reading and a decent amount of writing, but you will learn - a lot. Stay caught up in class and he will love you.

Eaton is a brilliant guy, but very eccentric. If you don't take learning seriously his class won't be worth either of your time. Reading is heavy and required, sometimes dense, but always well worth it. Although I only took two courses with Eaton, he's been the most influential professor/teacher I've had.

Very intelligent person but takes his time to communicate and teach. No gum in his class. Got to be respectful. Class is easy if you keep up with the readings. Very approachable.

Dr. Eaton is an absolute genius. He is a paradigm of extraordinary humanbeingship. His anthropological knowledge base is astounding! His experiences are increasingly impressive. He is very realistic and approachable. You will really like learning with him if you are in the slightest bit intelligent. I would recommend him to all serious scholars.

MOST INTELLEGENT PROFESSOR!! Eaton knows so much about current events, world culture and really loves his this subject. His passion really motivates you to become more informed. Although essays were tough, his feedback is useful to help you for the other 2 essays. NO FINAL was given!!!

Eaton is always extremely prepared for each of his lectures, and you will always learn something new! Class may seem boring and hard at first, but it'll get easier! You never know what grade you have, so you need to always be consistent!

If you are going to Chico, you owe it to yourself to take a class with Prof. Eaton. Yes, it'll be hard... but you may find the experience a bit transformative.

Eaton is hard but worth it. He doesn't take his job lightly and he honestly cares about his students success. He is one of my favorite teachers that I had at Chico State. He's actually really funny and real. You do a lot of intense reading but there's always a reason for the material he picks. He is amazing. I will miss his class.

Professors like Dr. Eaton are few and far between. He cares about the students, passionate about the subject, and extremely well read. He doesn't just stand at the computer and lecture at the class, he asks questions, weekly posts, and has group discussions. You must keep up with the reading to survive this class. It's a lot of work, but worth it.

If you're looking to pad your GPA and want an easy class, DON'T take Dr. Eaton. On the other hand, if you're a serious scholar, if you want a challenge, if you're here to learn something, then Dr. Eaton is a must. Lots of reading, critical thinking, participation, a fair amount of writing. He expects you to be a University student!

You need to do the readings and postings! He only posts letter grades for assignments, you don't know your grade until the very end. Super eye opening class, there's a good amount of writing but he is a very fair grader. You have to buy a lot of books throughout the semester. Takes attendance every class but is a good professor

best teacher i've had. we read a lot but the readings were very interesting and I learned a lot from him. Very good teacher.

Dr. Eaton's classes are not only informative but also made me strive to be a better student. He clearly loves what he does and cares very much about his students. Even a quick chat with him after a class makes that clear. He is willing to work with you if you are struggling. That being said, you get the grade you earn, and it's not BS-able.

He is a great professor and an interesting person in general. I enjoyed listening to stories about his experiences. He has also written articles about his travels and had our class read them. As long as you do your work and actually focus on the material you'll be good.

Great professor, makes you work for your grade. He assigns a lot of online discussion post, readings and quizzes. You have to keep up with the readings or you will be behind and struggle. He assigns at least one discussion post a week.

Be ready to have a passion for Africa because this class is a full immersion into studying the region. There is a lot of reading, books are expensive, quizzes are tough but manageable IF you do the reading, parts of the lecture are fascinating depending on your interests, you must pay attention, and work VERY hard to receive an A.

If you take a class with David Eaton, you should be a serious student who is taking the class to learn. You will have to put in effort and work hard in this class. David Eaton is tough, but he is inspirational and will only push you to become a better student. He is an extremely motivating teacher with fascinating lectures.

Professor Eaton is a great educator and shows passion in his work. Eaton's Anth113 is not a textbook course, instead material is covered throughout a vast variety of content. If you respect the class and put some effort in, you'll come out of it happy and interested in what you have learned and your grade should reflect that.

One of the most influential professors I have every had in my life.

Dr. Eaton is an amazing professor. He truly wants students to learn and he is extremely passionate about anthropology. You will be reading a lot, but if you just get a general sense of the reading, you'll be fine. Go talk to him after class, he is such an amazing professor and person and loves talking with students.

I love Dr. Eaton but I definitely understand some of the complaints made about him, especially from students in the 100-level classes. Even I think he assigns too many readings and I'm an anthropology major who is used to having lots of readings. Take him if you're interested in the field, but if it's just for GE credits, find another class.

Dr. Eaton is an extremely knowledgable, kind professor who truly cares about his students. ANTH 496 with him was both challenging and rewarding. There is a TON of reading-probably more than any other Anthro. class. But since it is a capstone for my major, I needed it. Would 100% recommend taking Eaton for this course instead of Brazeal!

You will notice the most negative reviews come from students in Dr. Eaton's 113 class. He holds an extremely demanding Gen Ed class, which takes many students by surprise. There are many readings which range from dense to very dense. However, if you respect the education you are paying for, this may be the most rewarding class you ever take.

Dr. Eaton is a caring professor who wants you to learn. You have to read a lot for this class, but as long as you read & write good discussion posts & show up for class everyday, there shouldn't be a problem getting an A. He's passionate about what he teaches & loves it when students interact with him. He does like to pick on students at random.

This class was a 3 hour class once a week. Expect to read a lot, keep an organized notebook on the readings, and come to class prepared to discuss the readings. This class made me switch my focus to medical anthro. Dr. Eaton is an amazing professor and anthropologist. I highly recommend this course. If you want feedback, go to his office hours!!

Eaton is a great professor. He is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the material allowing for an incisive and fruitful discussion. He does require a lot of reading and some participation but it helps with actually understanding the material. He cares about each student and their grasp on the information and is easily available for help

The professor is super passionate about anthropology but he will make you work for your grade. You read a TON and its not an easy class. Discussion post every Sunday and quizzes every week, but is overall a nice professor.

If you really enjoy Cultural Anthropology then Professor Eaton is the best value for money in terms of passion and knowledge. Classes are very in-depth and full of condensed knowledge. Prepare to read ALOT and bring your best work, so not an easy pass. He is very upfront of expectations and sometimes his lack of tact may rub people the wrong way

This was a very touch class but it was very interesting. I'm not going to lie it was a lot of work and I thought I would end up with a bad grade but I didn't. Make sure you do/ actually understand the readings given, it will help you a lot in the class. It is ALOT of reading so pace your reading throughout the week and weekend and you'll be fine.

Professor Eaton is one of my favorite lecturers! He is a tangential thinker, knowledgeable, and passionate about his field. To do well in this class, you must be able to jump from topic to topic rapidly and make connections, do the reading, and be able to form your own opinions. We covered a wide variety of topics, and some in class were confused.

The key to this class, and as such is VERY IMPORTANT, is reading assigned material BEFORE the class in which he discusses it. He is much happier when he doesn't have to dilute complex material for students who didn't read it. But he IS caring and tries to be understanding of extenuating circumstances as long as you communicate and work with him!