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David Kasserman

Anthropology - Rowan University

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I was at every class and recorded every single lecture thinking I would do great on the exams but he tore it apart as if anything he said during class was relevant to the test questions

ANTHRO - 3.0 rating

He is by far one of worst professors I've ever taken

ANTH101 - 1.0 rating
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Textbook Required

67%

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Reviews (101)
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CULTURALA
Nov 27, 2001

Funny, smart and cute for an old guy.

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CULANTHR
Dec 10, 2002

Boring..easy tests. He just talks the whole time, no book, must attend classes

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ANTHROPOLO
Feb 19, 2003

So very boring. I fell asleep in class many times.

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ANTHROPOLO
Mar 12, 2003

Pretty cool, very reminicent of Red Forman from that 70's show

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ANTHRO101
Mar 31, 2003

No Comments

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CULTANTHR
Apr 9, 2003

If you did all the work it was pretty easy. The only thing you get a grade for is 2 take home tests that he grades really tough, and the 2 book reviews he grades really easy.you need to take good notes to get a a good grade on the tests. He can be a jerk!

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ANTHROPOLO
Apr 26, 2003

This guy was great and easy on the eyes. His sense of humor is kind of quirky but fun.

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CULTANTH
Apr 29, 2003

He really loves what he is teaching, and gets excited and into his lectures like a little kid. I would def. take him again. After taking the class I wanted to be an anthropology major. He's handsome too.

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CULTANTHR
Apr 29, 2003

Very smart, witty and fair. Will help students who ask for it. A nice guy. Gives take home tests. Wish he taught more classes.

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CULANTHR
Jun 20, 2003

You either love him or you don't. I loved him. Take good notes and for the tests just spit them back to him.

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CULTANTHR
Oct 7, 2003

graet cause you can redo tests and he gives you the answers basically

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ANT101
Nov 21, 2003

failed this class due to lack of interest/ lack of attendance, this man cant get me out of bed at 8 am!

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ANTHROPOLO
Dec 12, 2003

Very funny, interesting teacher. Really into what he teaches which makes it a lot easier to go to class every day. Took as a summer course and I am really happy I did. Only complaint, he rarely teaches other classes. Other than that, he is really great!!

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CULTANTH
Mar 5, 2004

Dr. Kasserman is one of the top professors that you will find on this campus or on any other campus. His knowledge puts him with a small elite group of professors.

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CULTANTHR
Mar 29, 2004

Buy a tape recorder and record his lectures. Take home tests. Book reviews are easy. Lectures are long, hard to take notes. Okay class.

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CULTANTHR
Apr 28, 2004

Here is a rare gem of a Professor, smart funny and a genuinely GOOD teacher, if Dr Kasserman cant hold your interest, you are either dead or have NO business being in anthropology. The man should be cloned and his progeny trained in all subjects! He ROCKS

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CULTANTH
Jun 12, 2004

Great teacher but his tests are extremely hard even though he lets u take them home. Do the extra credit paper! Take his advise if you have a horrible prof. complain to the depart. it really does help!

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CULTANTHRO
Oct 28, 2004

Kasserman is awesome. His lectures are a bit eccentric, as is he. But he's cool about handing stuff in late, gives you all the answers to tests, and is fun to listen to. I had a report due the next day that I didnt have the book for. He gave me a diff book and 2 week extension! He's the man!!!!!!

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CULTANTHRO
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2004

hard to force yourself to be interested at 8:00.. but is a good teacher... he loves the 70's and cars... he gives all ALL take home test and 2 small papers

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CULTANTH
Nov 18, 2004

He's the Johnny Carson of Rowan. He's hilarious and very knowledgable of his field. I'm not a anthropology major, but he keeps me interest. Great professor!

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CULTANTHRO
Jan 1, 2005

kasserman is a walking dictionary of the world's cultures. he's brilliant and an entertaining teacher. bascially hands you the answers to the final (though i do suggest reading the last book). i def recommend this class, the teacher is great and the subject is interesting.

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CULTANTHRO
Jan 6, 2005

Talks too fast & hardly repeats himself. Bring a tape recorder. Do not take if you are late alot he starts right on the dot. He tells you the answers sorta on take home tests. Spiteful-be sure to write all info name/date/time etc. on your paper or he will take off points. Did not enjoy his class!

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INTROTOANTHRO
Jan 19, 2005

Organized a review session for the final and never showed up. Easy class if you read the books. I doubt he even reads the papers you have to write. Very helpful if you go to him for extra help.

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CULTANTHRO
Mar 2, 2005

No Comments

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CULTANTHRO
Apr 1, 2005

Kasserman is the awesome. He's funny, and his lectures really get the student involved. Open book tests are great but remember to read the questions and be thorough he will take off points if you miss something

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CULTANTH
May 30, 2005

Few assignments, so one bad grade can screw you up; doesn't let you know how your grade is doing until the end of the semester, so you could totally be failing and not know it; doesn't give you feedback on your work, so you have no way of fixing it or knowing what he wants; lectures are boring, but he thinks he's funny and cracks bad jokes.

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CULTURALANTHRO
Jun 2, 2005

Bring a tape recorder and you'll be good to go. Make sure you do the extra credit, and if you can, get a hold of the assigned readings a head of time and get a head start so you wont have to worry about the papers later, it's totally worth your time.

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CULTANTHROPOL
Dec 13, 2005

THE CLASS IS ACTUALLY INTERESTING. SOMETIMES HE GOES OFF TRACK WITH THE LECTURES PUT YOU LEARN ALOT. HIS TESTS ARE HARD.HE REVIEWS THEM THOROUGHLY BUT HE CAN BE A VERY UNFAIR GRADER!

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CULTANTHRO
Apr 26, 2006

He's a good teacher and he's funny. The only thing is he is a HARD grader.

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CULTURALANTHRO
May 9, 2006

Kasserman is an informative teacher who sets up his class in a way that seems easy. Essentially you take notes, have tests on the notes, and do two book reviews. Be forewarned though, he grades RIDICULOUSLY HARD. No matter how good of writer you are, chances are you will not do as well as you thought.

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ANTHR101
Nov 15, 2006

probably one of the best teachers i've had so far. very interesting, and informal. The tests are all take home, and there are two informal book reviews. Just make sure you take good notes, and double check grammar.

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ANTHCULT
Nov 29, 2006

Really cool guy. kinda reminded me of jack nickilson. everything is take home and book reviews. easy grader.

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ANTH101
Apr 5, 2007

Nice guy, lots of corny jokes, actually says some interesting things. Can't say I've really learned much about Anthropology, but that's not because he doesn't teach it, it's because he uses really complex sentenced to confuse his students. Not bad w/grading essays, but be careful w/tests. Not a bad class. You can skip a lot too and still get notes.

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ANTHRO
Apr 9, 2007

Kasserman is Awesome. I loved the class. Lots of corny jokes, the material is mad easy, and attendance is optional. Take home tests, As long as you hand in papers you'll get a good grade. If your even moderatley interested then take this guy

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CULT101
May 1, 2007

Ridiculous grader!! I really think he takes off points for the fun of it. He's really hard to understand sometimes, so I advise you all to buy a tape recorder! I wish I had done that, cause my notes hardly make sense, he talks so quickly. He's nice, and funny, but difficult. Take him if you reeeeally love anthropology...which I didn't.

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ANTHCULT
May 9, 2007

he is a ridiculous teacher. he doesn't pay attention to attendance and he is a horrible grader!! don't take him. if you have to take this take someone else or take it at a community college.

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CULTANTH
May 25, 2007

Easy B. Not really sure what you have to do to get an A. He wasn't that bad. Corny jokes but kinda kept you awake. All and all, not a bad class. Especially since it's not a big deal at all if you miss!

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CULT101
Dec 19, 2007

Att. is not taken- but the exams are off the notes. he talks alot! 2 papers, that are fairly easy. 2 TAKE HOME exams- thats are hard as hell and require work- but its college. Class is interesting and he is very bright and has alot of info. I recom. him and the class

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ANTH2202
Jan 16, 2008

Great professor. Lectures are funny and interesting. Gives two written assignments on "whatever you want" that he scores leniently (except for grammar, spelling, etc). His take home exams are incredibly difficult, but he lets you retake the first one, and literally gives you some of the correct word for word answers. Easy B, but not an easy A!

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ANTHR0000
Jan 30, 2008

I had Kasserman for cultural anthropology. i really liked the class and once in a while he was funny. his take home tests are kinda hard and he takes off points for any grammatical errors (spell check won't find them). no one should get lower than a B in this course.

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ANTHRCULT
May 2, 2008

Worst class ever! Dr.Kasserman speaks so fast you cant keep up.Its so hard to keep interest in his endless rambling.He WAS an English major,and takes off TONS of points for gramatical errors.Two take home tests(impossible).Two papers(easy).GOOD LUCK!!

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CULTANTH
May 14, 2008

worst class i have had at rowan he rambles on during his lectures and talk so fast it is impossible to keep up with him. Gives two easy papers but they are weighted so little they are pretty much worthless. two take home exams that our impossible. take somebody else

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CULTANTH
May 23, 2008

BORING! talks all period and talks very fast. its impossible to keep up on notes and very hard to tell what information is important and what is just a tangent. 2 easy papers(check grammer) 2 hard take home tests but the day he gives them out he goes over each question. I'd suggest using a tape recorder. have fun

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CULTANTH
Aug 15, 2008

The points he makes are simple concepts. However, he tries to make them more complicated instead of keeping it simple. He'll say one statement & contradict that statement thirty minutes later. Therefore, my notes never make sense. We were given a long final exam and an essay due the last day. He's a picky grader, I felt I was cheated.

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CULTANTH
Dec 3, 2008

Class is ALL lectures. Doesn't write much on the board, so be prepared to write/type fast. Quizes are based on notes. tough grader, check your grammar before you hand in anything. 2 easy papers. lectures can get boring but most are pretty interesting. i'd recommend it for an easy gen ed requirement

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CULTANTH
Jan 22, 2009

He is not an easy Prof. at all he lectures the whole class and talks very fast. His tests are take home but are EXTRA HARD. I recomend to bring a tape recorder to class if you don't write fast.

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CULTANT
Jan 22, 2009

Not as bad as people think. Makes alot of sense if you pay attention to his strange stories. Corny jokes...yet ironically amusing in a jeopardy humor kind of way. I suggest a tape recorder but after the first test you should know what to write down when he speaks because it is a lecture class.

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CULTANTH
Mar 27, 2009

He's certainly interesting. He tells lame jokes and his stories tend to be semi-interesting; I pay attention in his class, anyway. Just bring a tape recorder - there's no way you'll be able to take notes fast enough and he expects you to know exact phrases: 'Accurate descriptive data, logically analyzed, defensible conclusion,' etc.

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CULAN101
Apr 12, 2009

Tests are all take home but extremely HARD. Make sure you bring a Tape Recorder to class,and be ready to get BORED.

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ANTH101
Apr 19, 2009

What a great guy! Yes, his class is hard and he is a tough grader, but I learned a lot. I definitely would recommend this class! But! don't miss too many classes, you will miss A LOT of info.

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CULAN101
May 7, 2009

This isn't a difficult class if you take good notes. Bring your laptop and/or a tape recorder if you write slowly - he speaks fairly quickly. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you'll want to go, because speeds through a lot of material. He's helpful & will repeat/clarify mostly anything if you've missed it. No class participation necessary.

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CULANINTR
Jun 27, 2009

Kasserman is organized, brilliant, interesting, fun, caring and giving. Listen in his class and go to him with questions during office hours. Greatly influenced my world view.

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ANTHO2202
Oct 19, 2009

You'll need a tape recorder for his class! It'll save a whole lot of trouble when doing his super-hard take home tests. Try asking him question right after class since he'll practically give you the answers to everything!!

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ANTHR101
Oct 19, 2009

Cultural Anthropology: I enjoy his humor and frequently tell my husband funny things he said in class. Requires two cheap paperbacks. He practically gives you the answers for the take home tests and also tells you what is important so you really dont have to write down every word. Very interesting class, learning about other cultures.

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ANTR101
Oct 20, 2009

He makes jokes all the time,, but speaks tooooo fast.. its hard to keep up... the class is kinda interesting and even though he does not take attendance his notes are important for take home exams..

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ANTH101
Apr 26, 2010

Looks exactly like Red Forman. Write down everything he says during lecture and you'll get an A+.

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ANTH2202
Jul 9, 2010

Taking his summer class. I mistakenly messed up the start date and waltzed into class 2 weeks late. He couldn't care less n amazingly I didn't miss ne info. Some pple record his lectures, I write exactly what he says in my notes word for word and I have all the answers to ever test(take home). He likes jokes, even who kids say them. good teacher!

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ANTHR101
Oct 21, 2010

He is an awesome teacher. He does speak very quickly but you're allowed to record him. He's so nice and his class is an easy A if you attend. One of my fav. classes this semester! take him

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CULTANTH
Dec 25, 2010

horrible. boring and monotonous, sounds like a robot during the lecture. spouts off one-lined facts and theories the ENTIRE time. no text book but you do book reviews. gives the exam as a study sheet and goes over all the right answers. wrote down what he said word for word and got an A on the first exam and a D on the second. does that make sense?

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CULTANTH
May 15, 2011

easy! i should have gotten a c but somehow ended up getting a b? didn't have to take the final. no textbook, just book reviews. just copy down what he says when he goes over the test and you'll do fine. definitely use a voice recorder!

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CULANANTR
May 14, 2012

This professor is extremely easy especially if you know someone who has taken class before you can use their exams and notes 2 pass class. DOn't take him earlier then 9:25am he will drain you.he is so boring you don't need books u can google or use someone elses he doesn't check...very easy professor

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ANTHR0220
May 16, 2012

Very good professor only have lectures take it attentively otherwise you will get lost on your take home exam. 2 books review and 1 extra credit.

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ANTHO101
Aug 23, 2012

Loved professor Kasserman he was so smart and loves teaching his approach to education in college is very old school. If you wanna be there be there if not its your loss. I got a low grade. But I still enjoyed every lecture

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ANTH101
Dec 20, 2012

He sits infront of the class and literally TALKS the entire time. To get an A/B in this class record his lectures because his exams are ONLY from his lecture. He does review exactly what he wants you to write on the exam. so show up that day, record him and write u paper. and he is super anal about GRAMMAR!

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CA1
Dec 29, 2012

He lectures the entire period so to get everything that he says, it is much easier to record him. He also goes over what he would like you to write in the actual exam the class period before it is due but you have to know how to put the answer into standard English. As long as you can form a coherent paragraph the class is pretty simple.

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CULTANTH
May 8, 2013

Kasserman is extremely boring. Monotonous. Annoying. Do not take at 8am.

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CULANTHRO
Oct 25, 2013

Never ever ever again is soo confusing as to what to write down in your notes talks really fast so having a tape recorded is necessary there are 3 tests there are word for word from his lectures but if you don't know how to put it in proper grammar format you wont pass

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CULTURALANTHRO
Dec 9, 2013

He lectures the entire period & is very monotonous. He's a very intelligent guy but he's also incredibly arrogant. He couldn't care less about his students or how they do in his course. If you don't write his papers word for word based on what he says during lectures, you will fail. Guaranteed. Save yourself the trouble & take a different class.

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CULTURALANTHRO
Dec 10, 2013

He is very arrogant at times. He's an old guy who is very smart but does not care about students. He lectures the whole time. You have to take great notes. Very monotonous. DO NOT TAKE.

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ANTHRO
Apr 15, 2014

he is horrible. all he does is lecture. no notes. dont take him

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ANT
May 6, 2014

Horrible teacher! Lectures the whole time in this MONOTONOUS tone, talks really fast, grades HARSHLY because he wants your test answers to mirror exactly what he said during the lectures. DO NOT take him. If you must at least don't pick 8 a.m. Absolutely horrible.

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CULTANTHRO
May 8, 2014

Lectures the whole time, confusing as to what to write down because he lectures by telling a bunch of stories that seem to ave no meaning but tie together at the end. He will talk the ENTIRE time. Harsh grader, but great guy.

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02202
Grade: C+
May 9, 2014

This professor is a very nice guy but he is outdated, he lectures nonstop about things that lack relevance to a specific topic other the what he thinks is important. He has no class discussion he Cant use a computer and if your test answers aran't exactly what he wants to the letter he will mark it wrong even though most of HIS info is outdated.

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02202
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2014

Kasserman is an alright teacher. Some assigned readings that he mentions in his (long, dry, and lackluster) lectures. A bit pompous, and made some rash comments that he later corrects himself in his over rehearsed lecture. A do the work, pay attention, and don't skip class. P.s. Recording his lectures helped me A LOT.

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CULTANTHRO
Dec 22, 2014

Nice guy, boring lectures. Not a lot of work, just two take home exams and two response papers. Very tough grader on the exams, so make sure you're as detailed and intricate as possible and make sure the answers are exactly what he wants. You should definetly record him when he goes over the tests because he goes over each question thoroughly.

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ANTH02202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 8, 2015

I took this class at 8am and I passed even tough I missed a lot of classes. He's a pretty good professor in my opinion and likes to makes jokes. He's a tough grader but you use the notes you take in class. Write down everything he says. Later, he lets you rewrite papers with the graded paper he gives back so you can try to get a better grade!

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ATH2022
May 5, 2015

He lectures every single day. There is no book, homework or guidelines. You have to write everything down that he says. Then emails you the exam questions and you have to look back in your notes. Which is fine until you get your grade back and everything you said is completely wrong. He doesn't make any sense. Very boring class but paid attention.

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ANTHRO
May 13, 2015

I was at every class and recorded every single lecture thinking I would do great on the exams but he tore it apart as if anything he said during class was relevant to the test questions. He's an interesting guy but the way he grades exams is ridiculous.

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ANTH101
Grade: F
Dec 2, 2015

You have 2 papers and two exams. The first exam is so late in the game you can't even withdraw from the course if you fail.. You would think take home exams would be easy but not in this class.

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ANTH02202
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2015

I honestly didn't find this class as bad as people are making it out to be! If you take good notes and record the lectures, you can use them for both the midterm and final. I'll admit, he grades a bit harsh, but it's not impossible to get an A if you work hard. There are also test corrections for the midterm if you mess up, which is nice!

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ANTH02202
Mar 21, 2016

You have to read two books and write a basic review of it which is easy. There's only two tests, a mid term and a final. He grades them very harshly. If you do not come to class, you WILL fail both the mid term and final. Never missed a class and had a hard time. His lectures are very long and trying to stay awake is hard. Wouldn't recommend him

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ANTHO2202
Apr 29, 2016

I have never had a more monotonous and pompous professor. He is a sweet guy but tells old jokes he thinks are funny and reiterates the same thing each class. He thinks so highly of himself and generation. Most of the class he rags on the students for being the "special generation". DO NOT TAKE HIM. I regret it with every fiber of my being.

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ANTH02202
Grade: A
May 3, 2016

Had him for Cultural Anthropology. He gives out two tests (take home) and two papers. The papers are easy, all you have to do is write whether you liked the books or not. RECORD THE CLASSES. He encouraged you to do so. To pass this class all you have to do is show up the day of the test review and record the lecture.

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ANTH02202
Grade: F
May 17, 2016

He doesn't like technology so he does not use blackboard or create any powerpoints. He grades grammar but half the time you won't know how to spell the tribe names. You can go to every class and the exams will still be close to impossible. He nitpicks when he grades, and will always find something wrong with your answers. Would not reccomend

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ANTHR101
Grade: D
May 17, 2016

Went to EVERY CLASS wrote down his notes verbatim and even recorded what he said on review days and I still got a D. I figured it was for my wording on my exams. Got a friend who is an English major to proof read them and I got a D in the class. Claims papers are to help your grade but they're only worth 15 points vs the exams 95

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ANTH02202
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Kasserman's is an excellent teacher, very straightforward. If you don't like heavy lecture and someone to push you to be a better writer then I don't suggest taking is course with him. He is a tough grader but it's only to push you to be better. Get ready to listen and take notes. QUALITY, DETAILED NOTES. Love his humor, great class!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ANTH02202
Grade: A-
Dec 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Kasserman is a really nice guy&the class is pretty interesting. Its all lecture, the papers are easy you "read" the book and tell him what you're fav parts were. The midterm/final is given in advance and you take a whole class and he gives you the answers to go home and type-but DO NOT put it in your own words. Hand in verbatim what he says to pass

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ANTH101
Grade: F
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is by far one of worst professors I've ever taken. I took all the notes he said, and wrote the answers on his exams, and failed. I'd advise no one to take his class.

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ANTH02202
Grade: C+
Feb 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is one of the worst profs I ever had. Lectures are boring and makes no sense. Hard to take good notes. Even harder to pass the test. For the first 3 weeks of taking the class i didn't even know what anthropology was because he sucks at teaching.

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CULAN101
Grade: A-
Mar 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Bring a flask with you if you take this class at 8 am

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ANTH02202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice guy and all, but tries so hard to be funny. Grades super hard on exams and super easy on the papers. Make sure to go to class the day he goes over the exam and record him and write down word for word what he is says on your exam if you want to pass your exams. Do not write in your own words.

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ANTH02202
Grade: C
Jun 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The worst part of his class is the grading. He does two papers and two exams. The papers are an easy 15 points each. The exams, on the other hand, are quite frankly the stupidest things I have ever done. You WILL NOT pass them if you don't write VERBATIM what he says in class. Also, if you hate dad jokes, you are in for quite a semester...

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
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CULT101
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I'm telling you to drop this class in the beginning of the semester. He is such a hard grader and does not put up your grades anymore. His class made me not make deans list. Here's everyones warning to switch out ASAP.

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3.0
4.0
CULT101
Sep 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class is very lecture heavy he talks very fast and it is hard to take notes. Definitely record lectures/take notes they are the answer to the essay test he goes over the answers he wants in the essay test but in a specific way. Outside text reading required

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1.0
5.0
ANTH02202
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is a required course for psych majors, so if you can avoid Kasserman - do it. There is no textbook, you have to come to every single class to know what material he went over - even if you have a family emergency. He does not use a power point or any other instructional aid and will not repeat himself so you have to write extremely quickly.

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ANTH02202
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is very difficult grader. You need to show up to every class or you will not pass. He gives out to exams and if you do not write word for word what he says in class he will take points off. He talks way too fast. I would suggest recording his class. I would not recommend taking his class.

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LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ANTH02202
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. You will fail, and you wont even know because he doesnt update grades online EVER.

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LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
CULT101
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Ok yeah Kasserman is a tough grader and everything, but most, if not all the time he'll give you the exact answers before you take the exams or after when you do the corrections, record every class, especially the one where he goes over the test questions. He talks and goes off topic a lot, like a lot. He'll stay on one topic for like half and hour

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ANT101
May 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you wanna know what it was like to take college classes during the 1890s then Kasserman is your guy.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ANT101
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Even if you give all your answers in verbatim(as he wants it to be) he will still be confused by what you wrote. Take the extra credit he offers you, you WILL need it. Don't go to his class? Get ready to fail.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ANTHR0220
Sep 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prior to taking this class, I was very intimidated by the reviews of this professor. Had him for Cultural Anthropology. He talks a lot and expects you to write everything down. We had 2 book reports due and they were the easiest grade ever. Only a midterm and final, both of which were take home but make sure you listen and take notes!

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