2.8

Diana Fox

Anthropology - Bridgewater State University

2.8
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
116
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2.8
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

116

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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116 total ratings

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What Students Say

Love anthropology, love her

ANTH300 - 5.0 rating

Fox's class very much

ANTH208 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

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Grade Predictor

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 12 reported grades
A: 7
B+: 2
C: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
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Inspirational (2)
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Reviews (113)
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AN
Jan 24, 2003

for a prof she can be petty and immature but can be nice

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AN400
Jan 27, 2003

too much reading and graduate level stuff

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AN
Feb 2, 2003

go write a book

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FOLKLORE
Feb 3, 2003

She is a very nice, professor. Very easy class.

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AN400
Feb 14, 2003

No Comments

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AN400
Feb 20, 2003

hard & shows favoritism unfair teacher

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AN400
Feb 25, 2003

too difficult to follow all over the place

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AN400
Feb 27, 2003

all over the place, stuck up and shows favoritism, hard grader don't take her class

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AN400
Feb 28, 2003

too much work, very difficult to please and a hard grader

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400
Mar 18, 2003

She never offered all the students to go to Jamaica with her and only choose a select few who she likes. can you say favoritism. very hard prof not to mention the proposal.

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ANTHRWOMEN
Mar 24, 2003

Fox knows her material and the class, especially in the beginning, is entertaining. She's very bad with names and laughs when she talks. Open-minded but tends to be a bit liberal. Her tests are not bad at all. Her study guides really help a lot.

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AN400
Mar 31, 2003

the first week we came back from break we did nothing in terms of the material, then when she gets to the material at hand, she races through it. Today she has the nerve to call in sick.that means more materical she has to run through. its not right!

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AN400
Mar 31, 2003

SHE GOES OVER THE MATERIAL WAY TO FAST FOR AN 400 CLASS. then she thinks everyone knows all there is to know about that theorist. she also lectures way to fast, then when poeple ask her to repeat it she continues to speak fast. not a good teacher.

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AN400
Apr 2, 2003

someone put her out of her misery

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AN
Apr 3, 2003

although demanding, she knows her stuff. her class can be interesting a time although it can sometimes become bogged down in work that that does not inspire.

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AN
Apr 3, 2003

let someone better take over !

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AN
Apr 4, 2003

hmmm whatever guys...i like her. Incredibly smart. Yes, talks a bit too fast! yes gives a bit too much work!! But makes class very very interesting. Cares about her students above all else. Respects other students' views although she may not agree.

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AN40001
Apr 4, 2003

This class is so hard and the proposal I am dreading. All you who are waiting the last minute to write it up, forget it!! This class is stressful. She should lighten up on us. I wish someone else was teaching this class.

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400
Apr 6, 2003

I dread this class!

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AN400
Apr 7, 2003

I double dread it

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ANOFWOMEN
Apr 9, 2003

I respect her a lot. she's extremely smart, and knows her stuff. she explains things very clearly, and her tests aren't too bad if you take good notes, and study her guides. i think she's a great person, i look forward to her class.

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AN
Apr 10, 2003

I think she might be the devil.

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AN400
Apr 10, 2003

you peeps are right. She is the devil, she will stab you in the back or in the front, so she can come out on top. She will do whatever it takes to make you feel like you are trash, if she feels exposed in any way! she is not professional at ALL

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AN
Apr 16, 2003

Another day her majesty is taking off because she deems it necessary. she would be fired if she had a job which she had to go into everyday!She already took 3 days off this semester.every semester she takes lots of days off,no matter when she teacher.

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AN400
Apr 19, 2003

the ego of caesar, the insanity of nero, and the debauchery of caligula.

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AN
Apr 20, 2003

I'd rather die a slow and painful death than be in her class another year...but actually, in a way both are kind of like the same thing.

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400
Apr 28, 2003

she is so hard and expects alot from this class. However, she is fair and trys to help students.

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NONE
Apr 30, 2003

i didn't have this lady in class. but my advisor didn't show up for our appt to sign my schedule. diana fox was leaving and saw that i was upset. she took time to sign it and unlock me so i didn't have to wait another 4 days to schedule-super cool!

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AN
May 1, 2003

she has 50 ratings..... what does that say about her.... she is tough, but does help her students. even gives extra credit....

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AN400
May 2, 2003

She is fair, plays no favorites and cares! I think this professional needs to know how much she is worth to us.

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AN208
May 2, 2003

Anthropology of Women with Fox was hard but worth it. She's a tough grader but an awesome person. I'd recommend Anthro of Women only if you're ready to do a lot of work.

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ANTHROWOM
May 3, 2003

No Comments

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AN
May 9, 2003

she is extremely hard, but she does help her students and gives extra credit. I think she does have her favorites students who she better at times. But i would take her again..

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AN400
May 13, 2003

Very hard Professor;HIghest recommendation though due to her intelligence and abilities.

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AN400
May 16, 2003

Though hard she is extremely professional and I highly recommend taking her classes. If you want it easy stick with someone else.You want to learn take her.

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400
May 19, 2003

difficult course requires time and effort, this is an upper level course so what does everyone expect?

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AN400
May 22, 2003

I expect for a Prof not to play favoritism among her students and no to be so stuck up. Once they can get off their high horse can they understand their students and help them out.

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400
May 22, 2003

Goes out of her way to give extra help during office hours much appreciated

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ANTHRO400
May 23, 2003

excellent professor & very bright woman highest recommmendation possible

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400
May 25, 2003

i wonder what was the grade for most of the students in the theory class?

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400
Jun 7, 2003

I got an A but had to work hard for it. She is brilliant and we are lucky to have her.

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AN
Jun 17, 2003

A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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ANWOMEN
Jun 20, 2003

she is very hard with grading. I took a 200 level class-anthropology of women and she graded it as if it were a graduate course. everyone got c's

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AN101
Aug 6, 2003

Take her if you are interested in anthropology. She is a fair grader and an excellent teacher, but you have to work hard to get a good grade.

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200
Sep 11, 2003

too uppity and belongs in graduate courses do not care for her teaching style and her favoritism

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AN
Sep 22, 2003

i find she makes material harder than it needs be. she can be nice at times but she could pick better books to read.

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AN
Sep 26, 2003

No Comments

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AN208
Oct 5, 2003

Very nice, knows her stuff. I learned a ton from her Anthropology of Women class. Take her class if you haven't.

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AN209
Oct 15, 2003

Peoples and Cultures of Africa. She is a great teacher. She makes it very interesting. She is also very knowledgable, and exposes you to visual, as well as auditorical learning.

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AN
Nov 4, 2003

she is very hard and goes over material to fast. she is not even there during office hrs or she is late. she even spends alot of time with some students and kicks others out of her office. she places favorism.

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AN
Nov 11, 2003

she is stuck up for a prof and she is a hard grader. she says one thing and then goes the opposite. she is often unclear and speaks so fast, S...L...O....W D...O...W...N.... !!!!

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AN
Nov 22, 2003

She is one of the most snobby professors that I have ever had. She is so quick to jump in people when they are wrong. Half the material she never goes over and the material she does go over, she does not do a very good job at teaching. She is all over the

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AN
Nov 24, 2003

She is a snob, pity, arrogant, ditsy, scatterbrain and brags about things she shouldn't. Worst Prof I have ever had. She also plays favoritism. she likes to believe she has power over people and treat them like garbage. For an anthro prof, she doesnt try

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AN
Dec 1, 2003

she is so hard and so full of herself..dont take her.. '''worst prof'''

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REVIEW
Dec 5, 2003

u want through the material 2 fast.the movies could have been viewed from the media center, that are shown 4 a week.2 much time spent on movies,&not on other material.the movieresponse should have been graded separate&not part of the attendance grade.

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AFRICA
Dec 18, 2003

thank goodness done with you worst semester i have ever endured with you

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AN
Dec 22, 2003

hard prof and hard grader, not very understanding. doesnt help students... like all those other people say, u are a snob, always have to be right, always and forever correcting peeps on what they say.....

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AN
Dec 29, 2003

75 ratings? a lot of unhappy students. she picks the worst books, classes are boring. her cultural class wasn't bad but she was absent too much. she takes to much personal liberties from teaching and does things she shouldnt. DONT TAKE her bottom line

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AN
Dec 30, 2003

u get an F- for a prof.... dont come back, u stink

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AFRICA
Jan 3, 2004

No Comments

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AFRICA
Jan 5, 2004

No Comments

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AN
Grade: C
Mar 18, 2004

Not a good Professor plain and simple. Quite snobby to say the least !!!!! She makes classes harder then they need be.

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AN100
Apr 14, 2004

i took honors and it was really hard...i was like what the hell did i do to myself but i studied hard for the couple quizzes we had and i worked hard on my paper, i ended up pulling off a b, u learn a lot but its the hardest class ive ever taken

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AN
Apr 19, 2004

dont miss u at all this semester.....

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AN
Apr 29, 2004

GOOD LUCK to anyone taking her anthropology of religion, your going to need it!! .Hahaha. she is hard and expects a lot. I am not taking that class if my life depended on it!!!!

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AN400
May 9, 2004

I Loved Dr. Fox! I learned a lot of anthro theory and her discussions were great! Her readings were perfect for the subject and she very friendly and understanding if you're having problems. As long as you talk to her, she'll help you out. Great teacher!

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AN400
Jul 23, 2004

by far the worst professor in the school

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400
Jul 23, 2004

rude and pompous

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400
Aug 8, 2004

should have been an english teacher, pompous i agree

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400
Sep 7, 2004

made my experience quite painful

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AN
Sep 9, 2004

she expects alot from students. she can be hard but she is fair on grading. just work hard in her class.

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INTRO
Sep 30, 2004

should teach english

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WOMANSSTU
Oct 10, 2004

favoritism going on here

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ANTH
Oct 19, 2004

petty mean viscius

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ANTH100H01
Nov 18, 2004

She tends to be very scatterbrained. She has the best intentions but isn't very clear. Didnt learn much... she made us do her work for her instead of teaching us anything. A lot of reading assignments. No tests except midterm which was a book of essays to do. Expects too much from us.

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MANY
Dec 14, 2004

She has great expectations., but is not unreasonable. she takes the fact that the student is paying to be taught seriously, and doesnt take her responsibility lightly. she helped me a great deal. amazing woman.

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MANY
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2004

this is my major and she is too hard for this school

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ANTHROINDIGEN
Jan 19, 2005

Very knowledgeable, but holds high expectations. Never finishes everything she sets out to do in class. Very helpful and fair grader. Has many interesting experiences from her own research, which she incorporates into class. Good for anthro. majors! Really cares and pays attention to students!

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ANTHRO
Apr 29, 2005

TOO HARD FOR THIS SCHOOL AND THINKS SHE IS AN ENGLISH TEACHER, ALSO SHE IS BIASED.

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HONORSANTHRO
May 5, 2005

She is an amazingly intelligent person who has a lot to offer anyone who wishes to open up their eyes to the world. It is a hard class, so if you dont like to work hard at understanding complex concepts...than good luck...if you do your work and participate...you should be fine. Just ask for help.

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HONORSANTHRO
May 8, 2005

She is obscure from time to time. A lot of readings that a rather boring. Its not what you would typically expect. She went off on several tangents about Jamacia and you watch some "interesting" videos that you can barely hear. She's nice thou and there were some good convos.

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ANTHR209
Dec 13, 2006

Awesome is the only word to describe this professor. She is an extemely intelligent professor and it is a joy to attend her class! I learned so much about African Peoples and cultures.

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ANTH209
Apr 11, 2007

Loved this class! So much interesting, important, and relevant information. She was very thorough and sincere. Tests and papers were reasonable-- challenging but fair and relevant.

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ANTHRADVA
Apr 12, 2007

Rude and Unfair

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ANTH400
Dec 24, 2007

This class is not meant to be easy-it's college! A lot of homework-she expects students to do work obviously.Expects continuous participation. Don't take if you're lazy- take only if you seriously want to learn.Is a little scatter-brained-but it's actually funny.Good person.

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ANTH400
Jan 11, 2008

You must love anthropology and be an anthropology major to take her classes. She is by far the most helpful professor I have ever had and will take a lot of time with you if you ask her for it. She is very smart and knowledgable, but do not take her classes if you want an easy A.

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ANTH111
Jan 21, 2008

horrible class which was into to folklore. Couldn't remember the numbers. Anyway, very weird teacher, expects everyone taking the class to really get into something that isn't that interesting. Avoid like the plague

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ANTH120
Sep 11, 2008

good professor!

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ANTH120
Oct 3, 2008

She clearly is passionate about what she teaches. good professor!

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ANTH120
Jan 15, 2009

Great professor, very knowledgable.wants a lot of class participation, extensive reading and writing assignments weekly,well versed outside her own specialty, hard exams but definitely fair if you prepared, pleasant and funny. I'm a teacher and I would definitely take another class with her.

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ANTH102
Jan 20, 2009

verrry hard

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ANTH400
Jan 7, 2010

Not a class for the weak-willed or the uninterested in Anthropology. Taken several classes under Fox - She is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her subjects to the point of being able to discuss them at length, but do not enter her classes expecting to coast by. Especially not Theory.

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ANTH101
Aug 14, 2010

Good Professor. She loves her subject matter. But she loves to jump around a bit in class. Over all if you study and read for class you will do fine. She is a Safe professor to take.

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ANTH120
Jan 9, 2011

I thought it was a super easy class. Although it was incredibly boring, it was an easy A and she cancelled class alot. You will need the books, but doing the reading isn't necessary. You only the books to skim for answers to the final and midterm, of which she gives you the questions in advance, and those are the only two grades youre graded on.

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ANTH400
Jun 10, 2011

She's a wonderful professor. Funny, sweet, eccentric, but most of all KNOWS HER STUFF! A little scatterbrained, but lenient with deadlines. Helpful comments. The workload of this class totally intimidated me; it requires a lot of effort, but serious anthro students will enjoy the topic and the challenge.

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ANTH120
Sep 7, 2011

It was an overall okay class. She is a very easy grader, as long as you understand the question she is asking.

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ANTH201
Nov 3, 2011

Very knowledgabe and passionate about her subject. Gives alot of extra credit. Sometimes rables and gets a little hard to follw, but overall good teacher and interesting subject.

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ANTH110
May 8, 2012

Good Instructor she is very passionate about the subject. You get out of it what you put in. The work load is average with a ton of reading. She is a tough grader, if you are one too make grammatical mistakes do not take her class your grade will reflect the mistakes. All and all the class is not an easy A but interesting.

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ANTH300
Sep 4, 2012

My favorite professor at BSU. Incredible woman and learned so so much in her class. I still talk about her anthro of womens class and i took it 3 semesters ago. I urge to take. Very VERY informative. Love anthropology, love her.

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208
Dec 26, 2013

She is a great teacher. She knows her material, she is enthusiastic about the subject and got out her way to make sure you understand the class. 1 paper, 2 exams. Attendance is important. Read the books or take great notes in class and you will be fine. I barely read all the books and only bought 1 of them but got an A

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ANTH208
May 25, 2014

I enjoyed Prof. Fox's class very much. You MUST show up to class. There is a lot of reading to do. However, take Anthropology of Women with her and you will enjoy it! Overall: Semi-tough teacher but she is reasonable!

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ANTH400
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2015

I respect Dr. Fox more than any other teacher I've ever had. Never have I been challenged so productively, been treated as a professional in the making, or felt LISTENED to or respected by a teacher. She delivers the information in so many different ways, and is a master at getting students to think critically. I look up to her as a professional.

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ANTH355
Sep 4, 2015

Dr. Fox is very passionate about Anthropology. Her style of teaching keeps everyone interested in the subject. As with any course, do the assigned readings and coursework and she will work with you. Communication is key; she is very approachable so if you have any questions at all, ask her.

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AN209
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

I feel like fox is one of the only professors I had who seemed to care and reached out to help and wanted to see me pass. she talks about her work with passionate, and she is so helpful. and she cares, and she is funny. I loved taking her I would love to take her again. she is a good teacher, and she looks to hear stories from the students.

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ANTH309
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Fox does like to have a group project in order to prepare students real world experience. Very clear in what she expects from students. Warm and friendly, very approachable inside and outside of class. Really look forward to taking more classes with her!

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ANTH400
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

I love Dr Fox! She's obviously not an easy A, but her classes are life changing and she is fantastic at making you see a different perspective. She doesn't hold back in criticism and is honest, and this is why I've learned the most in her classes. If you're not rude or an idiot, she will work with you and is very flexible.

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Inspirational
Amazing lectures
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AN101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor! Took this class for one of my core classes and i made the right choice. She makes it interesting and easy to understand. One journal entry on a topic of your choice a week, take home midterm and write a story for your final. would take this professor again!

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GROUP PROJECTS
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ANTH110
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Fox is condescending. She sends out passive-aggressive emails. However, she is not responding often to emails sent by students. Grading criteria is unclear, there are no comments on papers. However they are easy. She also requires you purchase 3 textbooks but only uses 1. Also the course is not structured.

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ANTH309
May 8, 2020
Would take again

One of my favorite classes ever. You CANNOT BS your way through her classes. Lots of reading, with a ton of class discussions and opinions. Dr Fox is very good at linking class information to the "real world", and I will use the information I learned in the future. Extremely knowledgeable. Make a good impression, and she will help you a lot.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
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ANTH110
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Fantastic teacher, shes passionate about what she knows and it shows through her lectures. Youll learn a lot if you pay attention. Gives awesome, honest feedback. Put effort into the work she gives, dont slack off and youll be fine. Would take her again in a heartbeat!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
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208
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Fox is clearly passionate about what she teaches and she's nice, but her grading system is garbage. There are no exams, but there are 7-8 long worksheets that she grades pretty harshly. Attendance is also 25% of your grade with only one excused absence! Active participation is also 25% so pretty much half of your grade banks on being in class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
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208
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2025
Would take again

Dr Fox is passionate about her subject. She rates attendance and participation high and she explained that this is because of AI. She is experimenting with new ways of grading. I learned so much about women around the world and it opened my eyes to all the challenges women face. Dr Fox is accessible and supportive but you have to do your part.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
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ANTH
Grade: B+
May 20, 2025
Would take again

Dr Fox is extremely caring and great professor. Grades high on attendance and participation. Understanding and compassionate. Available to talk outside of class, if you need help just reach out to her shes great.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
B+ (2)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 7
B+: 2
C: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (7)
Participation matters (4)
Inspirational (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Get ready to read (2)
Respected (1)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
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FOLKLORE

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ANTHRWOMEN

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ANOFWOMEN

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NONE

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ANTHRO400

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AN40001

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