Hilarious teacher, best stories ever.

This guy is HILARIOUS!!!! Really made a 9:00 class worth attending!!! and he definitly knows what he is talking about... helped me realize that Anthro is the path i want to take in life. TAKE HIS CLASSES!!!!

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He is a funny teacher with interesting stories to tell but is very moody at times.

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Very good. He explained many of the concepts through apt illustrations (from my textbook), which was in keeping with the anthropological method, and very enjoyable as well. Recommended.

Dr. Larose is peppy and funny 95% of the time.

Is interesting to listen to and his tests are fair; only downside is that he's a bit fussy and moody from time to time, gets a little annoying.

Good prof. Once in a while it is hard to understand through the french accent, but otherwise he is a great instructor.

Francois is very funny and easy to understand. You don't want to ****him off though. I've seen him yell and it's not pretty.

He is like the funniest prof ever. Very knowledgeable and strait forward

He's very funny and explains things well, however, he hates teaching and it shows. His exams are very difficult because he asks obscure questions that don't test important basics. He's politically left which I like, but he's also very close minded cynic and a total cultural reductionist.

Larose is a decent prof. He's usually quite funny and sarcastic, but moody at times as well. He does not like to be challenged, however considering he has loads more education and experience in the field than we do, this seems appropriate. You should like him!

Hey this guy is cool. He may be exerting his rules in a straight foreward fashion at times, but at least this way the students have some respect for him. I like his class. Sharp, I think he is objective after all. HE does not seem to want to brain wash anybody. Cool cool.

He's very funny and knowledgable. He is, however, absolutely unapproachable (you risk getting made to feel like an idiot if you do). I wouldn't recommend taking anything other than a 100-level course with him. Tests are challenging, but fair... all multiple choice. You are expected to know text AND lecture material (that doesn't always overlap)

He's very funny and makes some of the more dull material bearable. His exams are fairly easy (all multiple choice) although some of the questions that are based on the textbook can be really random.

extremely funny, made the class interesting. He can be moody and yells like a ***** but students deserve that.

I found this class to be stupidly easy. The prof is kind of loud and rude sometimes but he makes up for it with his easy tests. One of the answers was actually "evolution". How easy is that? I don't know how anyone could get a bad mark in this class, just read the notes and the book abd you'll do FINE. Awesome, easy, fun class!!

I think he might hate everyone, but he's hilarious and as long as you don't talk loudly in his class or have a cell phone on you'll be fine. His tests are an absolute breeze as long as you go to class and take notes. He can be a nice guy (although he defaults to sarcasm), just follow his classroom norms. If you're a freeloader he'll kill you.

Good prof. And I have never seen him actually yell at a student...He did once tell a couple of kids to be quiet, but that's expected, the man is trying to teach. I love his sarcastic remarks, they are awesome funny. His tests are alright, MC, but some of the questions are SO random. He uses his notes and the text, so don't try to skip over one.

I thought Larose was a great prof, very sarcastic but in a funny way. His notes were very good but make sure you read the text, a lot of questions from the book that weren't in the notes show up there. When someone says something stupid in his class he lets them know, it's rather refreshing.

very good prof. classes are interesting. does not go far into detail but what he goes over in class is a general guide to what you should study further from the textbook. going to class is important as he tells you throughout the lectures what will and will not be on exams. read the textbook if you want to pass.

Attendance is a must, he doesn't post his pathetic notes online. Dull boring class, he has a horrible attitude. Textbook is almost complete blather, but you must read it if you want a decent mark. Takes questions from sidenotes as well as main topics. Didn't enjoy the course very much, spent way too much time on the common ancestor/evolution unit.

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Read the textbook or you'll get slaughtered. Attending the class probably wasn't necessary, provided you got someone else's notes, but he was sarcastic and funny enough so that going to class is almost enjoyable. He wasn't mean unless somebody was disrespectful.

I sat in the front row of his clas, and I really liked it... He's pretty funny. He actually makes you want to show up. Overall, pretty fair tests, just read the book and you'll be fine! Anyway, He's awesome, I liked him!

Fantastic teacher. Quite funny. He made the material really interesting. If I could take more classes with him I would. Make sure you read the text; he especially pulls questions out of sidebars and footnotes just to make sure you read it.

great prof, concentrate more on the book since 80% of the midterms and the finals are from the book. Memorize all the definitions. Very funny, interesting class.

Great prof...manages to keep people interested for the most part (and in a class of 300, it's very easy to daydream). If you read the designated chapters in the book before going to class, you should do very well. Attendance is not exactly mandatory, but very helpful.

great prof, good person, highly recommend his class, you would find him smart funny and learn lots, need to read the text(especially concepts and terms), need to study his notes carefully as well...memorize!!!

Really great prof, always kept things funny and interesting. Used great examples to enhance the meaterial. Tests were quite textbook heavy and memorization is key!

An excellent professor! Coming into this course I was looking for easy credits, and didn't have any interest in the actual field of anthropology. He completely changed my outlook on the world, and it is a course I highly recommend. Very important to read the text!

If you want an entertaining prof, who knows what he's talking about, Larose is the guy. Every class is like a stand-up comedy show based on Anthro. Yeah, it's good, but make sure you read the text!

What was tested, was not knowledge which was useful. Asks about who the theorist is, not what the theory is.

very interesting material, but too much reading. tests are more about spouting back random facts and names or testing your skills at multiple choice. there are also short answer qs of 1 word/1 sentence, but no critical analysis just lame regurgitation. ugh. i learned some new/interesting things but was disappointed in the testing

Funny guy, but a lot of material covered. Make sure to be familiar with both textbook and lecture notes. Does not post notes online.

Great Guy ... I didn't know what to expect from the mixed reviews on here. Just make sure you read the text and master the notes and then you're golden. I did well in his class like 90 and that's all I did. Class average is in the 60s so if you've got a good memory take the course.

GO TO CLASS and take notes. He tests on many small details from the textbook. Doesn't put his notes online but they're quite thorough in class.

Notes not posted online. Go to class! Nice prof, very interesting.

Don't be fooled by his dour expression, Larose has a very well developed sense of humor. His lectures are dripping with sarcasm and are quite hilarious most days - just don't ask stupid questions in class! Like others said, read the text thoroughly. The subject material varies from fascinating to dull, but Larose does a great job teaching it all.

Pay attention in class, and thoroughly read the textbook, concentrating on small details. His sense of humor often makes class interesting, but the tests are difficult multiple choice and sometimes not entirely clear on what the question is asking. The class averages on tests seemed quite low...

Read every bit of textbook!! That is key. I liked his lectures; he is pretty cynical but it suits him. He's actually quite funny. But DON'T speak up in class because he will probably mock you.

Pretty boring but nice enough guy. He explained simple concepts in ALOT of detail which made for a very dull class. Tested on text material more than class material. Hilarious when he cracked the odd joke but I wouldn't take another class with him.

This class was the easiest class i had every taken in my university career. The lecutre is very interesting and the mideterms/ final was just based on the notes and the book and its all multiple choice. To do good in this class just pay attention in the class, do those questions that he gives for the reading you will definataly get an A.

I found him and the textbook really boring. His tests had too many random useless questions. And you had to memorize too many primate names. Overall, just a very boring class. Not too hard to do well though if you actually memorize those primate names, because the class average was low.

sarcastically funny but very rude! There is a lot to memorize for this course, NOT a GPA booster! Material is pretty boring

Good class. His notes are very well organized and he does a good job at supplementing videos in to give a break from lecture. Can be very funny and knows his material well. Tests can be tough but it is not hard to do well as long as you do your readings and study the notes!

I love this guy. Had him for 101 and 219 and he's hilarious! I wish he taught more at the U of A. 219 is an incredibly boring course but he kept lectures entertaining and his tests were pretty easy. The curve might hurt you though, the final grade average was pretty low in the end...

At first I was unsure about this teacher because he came across a little cold but after a while he warmed up and started using humour in his lectures. Larose is very good at teaching ...and you learn quite a bit in his class! He defintely is an expert in his field and I would recommend him for this mediocure class.

i knew nothing about this class going in, but he made me look forward to every class because of his humour, and insightful teaching. i would recommend him to every one of my friends

Really funny

my major is stat,i barely take arts option,but this is a good choice.it is really interesting and professor is knowledgeble,i am actually want to know more about this field. Tests are not that easy, but fair. like it!

Kept me interested with his witty quips and anecdotes. Made me laugh every class. Helpful when approached at the right times but not the bend-over-backward type of guy.

He is a nice person in front of the class but a little rough around the edges when its one on one. His notes are somewhat of a guideline, but you have to read the textbook to get all the information. know your primates and human evolution!

He's a mediocre prof. I have nothing bad to say about him. He uses humor in his lectures whihc can make 8 am classes bearable. He expands from the textbook and makes everything clearer. Always go to class in order to pass his tests. They are straight-forward, and are neither hard nor easy. By studying it's easy to get a good grade.

By far my favorite prof in terms of personality. He really makes you enjoy coming to class. Although his tests are tricky and do require you to do quite alot of memorization, he does a great job giving more details about aspects of the textbook. I suggest only those who are interested in Anthro take this class, because it's not a high GPA booster.

Nothing bad to say about him. For a first year eglish class he is a pretty good prof. He expands on the text and his slides are interesnting. He's a humorous guy. The course itself is very dry & 8am it makes you want to die... Larose makes it bearable.

Excellent prof! Kept things interesting and he's quite funny. Classes are relaxed, with lots of student input into discussions. Make sure you read the textbook, tests tend to be based on the readings. Make sure you know your primatology and human evolution.

Absolutely a great proff! He is well educated in his field and makes funny jokes.1st midterm average was 67% and the 2nd midterm was 60% . It's not hard to beat the curve if you study well. Take this class if you like the course only. I loved anthro 101 and will take any course with him again because he is excellent.

Had him for 101 too. His exams are hard for people doing high school effort. If you read all the texts AND his notes and make a decent effort to remember them you will do fine. This is straight forward material that is all memorization. Anthr 150 had some BRUTAL textbooks but Francois makes a valiant effort to make the class bareable. Hard worker=A

Funny french guy. Read the textbook material over and over and over for the first two midterms - don't bother with the notes until the final. Midterms are very detail intensive, final is more general and very easy. Only one question on the final was found exclusively in the class notes, from a video - otherwise, class attendance isn't necessary.

Unless you are an anthro major avoid this class like the plague. The tests require countless hours of memorizing the most incredibly dull textbook known to man. Lectures were interesting, but just not worth it. Larose was a good guy though and quite funny.

I found his lectures very interesting and he easily transferred his passion for the subject onto the class.

This prof is amazing! He definitely made this my favourite class even though it was 3h and at night. He's so passionate and knowledgable about what he's teaching, you wouldn't notice the time go by. Attendance is mandatory, he doesn't post notes online. No assignments and the exams are super easy (mostly based on his notes).

I found Dr. Larose's class interesting and easy to follow and I thought i was prepared for each exam...Until i actually wrote the exam! They were unreasonably difficult and were 5 option MC tests. DO NOT take this unless you want to be an Anthro Major

Larose really does know his stuff and the classes were very interesting. However I did find a lot of questions on his exams were a little unreasonable. KNOW EVERYTHING. I agree with everyone else in saying avoid his class unless you're majoring in anthro.

AWESOME PROF! Funny and easy to follow lectures. If you attend class and read the textbook before exams, you will do well. I would take another class because it was taught by him. No paper, 2 midterms and a final. Some pretty funny stories about his field work. Post no notes online but has really good powerpoints in class.

makes jokes an all that in class, but essentially just teaches right out of the textbook. tests are all on totally random, minute details. not recommended.

Fun class to attend as he makes jokes all the time. Notes are not online, but if you wanted to just read the textbook out of class you would still do very well on exams. Two midterms & a final, you need 85% to get an A. Easy course and a good guy to take it with. Make sure you do and remember the readings.

A great prof!he's funny and makes an attempt to make something dry, something bearable. It isn't the most exciting class, but he tries. Exams are quite heavy, but if you go to class and take notes, as well as know the text, you're golden. The text is boring, but reading it pays off, as does attending class! Great class, glad it could be my first!

Make sure you have a friend in the class to bum notes off of if you'll miss a class. Get down all the notes and everything important from the text, and bring some cue cards to go over for an hour or two before exams and you'll be fine. His exams are hard, but if you have your stuff memorized you'll know what he's asking for with his questions.

Really funny and tries to make class interesting. Make sure you have someone to get notes from if you miss class and make sure to keep up with the readings too. Exams are on tiny, seemingly insignificant details.

He is one of the greatest profs I've ever had! He lets you know exactly what he wants from you. Two midterms and a final, not cumulative! Very easy A as long as you attend and take notes. Trust me, don't take this class with anyone but him!

Great prof. Injects humor into what could be a dry course, but isn't. Immensely enjoyed his class. He clearly has a passion for his profession. No assignments or papers - entire grades are dependent on two midterms and a final but all three tests are quite reasonable as long as you study. Definitely recommend!

He was a great professor! He was knowledgable and hilarious, and his notes were really straightforward. Most of his exam questions were taken directly out of the textbook, so make sure that you read the chapters.

Honestly, the exams are not that hard. Two first midterms are entirely textbook based and if you make notes from the text you'll do just fine. All I did was read the chapters and memorized the definitions listed at the end of each chapter and I did pretty decently. Professor is funny and makes you wanna go to class!

Really enjoyed this class and professor. He had some really entertaining stories from his own experiences. Easy to follow notes and lectures, although notes not posted. Two midterms and final (not cumulative). Midterms are texbook-based so buy the book and do the readings. The final was half class notes half textbook. Marked on a curve. Easy A.

Interesting prof, good sense of humour. Interesting class. Minor note taking of PPT headings required. Easy MC exams and not curved. 85 or over is an A so easy A. A plus realistic with some skimming of textbook. ANTHR 101 with Francois Larose is highly recommended! GPA Booster Certified (GBC) course.

He is a nice Prof. with a good sense of humour, I enjoyed attending the lectures. However, the course has a large portion of biological anthropology which i wasn't interested in. Moreover, reading the textbook is required! the exam and the midterms wasn't that easy! He is a nice prof. but I don't recommend taking his classes.

AWESOME PROF AND REALLY REALLY CUTE. LOOKS LIKE A CUTE BEAR

READ TEXT. DO ANTHRO LAB. This will get you 75+ on test, most likely. He cracks hilarious jokes in class. If you've taken him ehhhhhhhhhh (you'll know what I mean). Haha! I like Larose, recommend.

Excellent and hilarious prof. He knows what he's talking about. Midterms are REALLY textbook intensive, especially the second one (IT WAS BRUTAL AND RIDICULOUS). Final was easier than the midterms (mostly from the notes). Would not recommend as an elective for first year engineering students or any students in very demanding faculties.

You literally have to read the entire textbook since all of his exams are solely based off of chapter readings (except the final which has some class notes). First midterm and final were super easy, the second midterm was a bit more tricky. Overall, a pretty easy class

This guy is seriously so funny. He makes the material interesting and is pretty passionate about the subject matter. He can be a bit condescending if you ask dumbirrelevant questions in class, but he is also available after class if needed. Buy. The. Textbook. And. Read. It. It isn't huge though, so don't worry. Overall awesome, take this class.

Easy A w reading. Buyread the textbook for tests and that's it. Skipping the course and reading the textbook exclusively is possible as that's what you'll be tested on. 2 midterms and a final so it can clear up your schedule if you have a busy semester. Only complaint is too many freshmen talking during lectures so sit in front row if you show.

One of my favourite profs - very funny and very nice. He really cares about the information and about helping students to do well. I will definitely take another class with him if I have the chance.

Vast majority of midterms are based on textbooks, usually exact quotes of vocabulary definitions, and some other details. But overall, it's an easy A if you read. That being said, his lectures are amazing, and at times inspirational. Lectures mostly not tested, some lecture notes tested in final, so go to class to copy from his power point.

I took Race and Racism with Larose as a night class. He gave great lectures which would keep you engaged for the entire 3 hours. No written assignments, just two midterms and a test with multiple choice and short answer. Tests were easy if you studied a bit, but there is A LOT of reading material, and it is tested equivalently to lecture material.

2 midterms and 1 final. 3 textbooks that are essential, but a layout is given for the info you need to know. Notes aren't posted to attendance is necessary. He cracks a lot of jokes and makes lectures interesting and understandable. He did such a good job of explaining what Anthropology really is, that I changed my major to Anthropology. Great prof

There is a lot of reading for this course, but it's all relevant and interesting. He gives extensive study guides for the readings, which is helpful. He will help with questions but has low tolerance for questions that suggest a person hasn't done the readings/attended lectures. Really liked him and found him funny, but wish he was more polite.

Francois is one of my favourite profs, I've had him for a few classes and he is very funny and his lectures are interesting. You can tell he is passionate about what he does.

His PPT notes are minimal, so type fast to catch all that he says vocally during the lecture. Very intelligent, knowledged man. Interesting lectures. Answers questions clearly, tells funny anectodes along the way. No assignments. 2 midterms, 1 final. Tests extensively from his lectures & textbook, so be prepared and up-to-date with reading along.

I'm surprised this prof doesn't have a better rating. He is a very knowledgable man and explains concepts VERY clearly. He adds in some awkward humour here and there which is nice. His slides are clear and concise but you gotta go to class to get em. Heavy textbook readings but he gives a clear guideline of what you have to know/don't have to know

I have been touched by his lectures, you don't understand how much he has changed my life. His emphasis on the humans really gets you thinking. Thank you, francois for changing my life

one of my best professors first year! His midterms were super easy, just make sure you read the textbook because a lot of the material is from there. otherwise, great class!!

This course is more difficult/demanding than 400-level classes I've taken; do not take as a GPA booster. However, it's incredibly worthwhile and Prof. Larose is super passionate about it. DO THE READING- gives you everything you need to know in question packets and if you answer those the exams are not too bad. GO TO CLASS- notes are not posted.

He was a very funny prof, kept me interested. Slides arent posted online but easy to just ask your neighbour for notes so no complaints. He doesnt take attendance but theres the odd question on something he said not in the notes. You have to read the textbook as it contains info you need for the tests. First midterm and final were fairly easy.

Francois was a great lecturer (good for a course with dry/tedious content). Often times he was quite condescending towards students, but it did not affect class content. The midterms were extremely textbook-focused, which was a little disappointing because there is a lot of repetitive reading, but the final was easy compared to the other tests.

Professor Larose was hilarious and you could tell he was passionate about race and racism. Half of the things that you need to know for the exams are based on the textbooks needed for the class and half are from lectures. He doesn't post his notes online which actually made me go to class to get the notes myself. Overall, great prof!

Dr. Larose was a good prof, but he did sometimes give off the vibe that maybe he didn't want to be there, which could affect your motivation a little bit. Did not post slides online. Exams were 50/50 textbooks and lectures (3 different textbooks) The class itself was enlightening. It'll change your view on the arbitrary categorization of races

Some of the material is dry at times, but he does his best to keep the class entertained with his jokes and commentary. He doesn't post any notes online, so go to class and/or get the notes from a friend. As long as you pay attention, do the additional readings, and go through the study guide for the midterms and final you'll get a great mark

The slideshows he uses for notes can get pretty dull sometimes, a lot of the cool and important information is usually said verbally. He would pop in some jokes every once in a while, which was helpful for an 8:00 AM class. Tells you exactly which topics are going to be on the exam. However, a textbook is necessary to do the midterms

Exam questions are heavily from the textbook. He tries to make his lectures interesting which I respect, cause some of the material is a bit boring. Everyone has told me Anthro is the easiest course in the world, but his class was more on the normal difficulty level rather than insane easy. Also has a french accent but still easy to understand.

Absolutely loved his class! Discussions were always fascinating and he seemed super into his topic and extremely knowledgeable. Exams were fair but you must go to class to succeed in his class since he doesn't post any of his materials. Left with a solid understanding on what he had instructed.

I love this guy. Explains concepts very well and is clear about what to know for exams. Very knowledgeable and caring. 2 midterms and a final. He's an excellent choice!

Amazing prof. Genuinely cares about the info he teaches. Clear about what will be on exams and easy exams. 5 quizzes, 2 midterms, 2 assignments & a final. All quizzes/exams are open-book, but have time limits so it's harder to cheat. 3 textbooks, all necessary (text only Qs). Must listen to lectures & take notes. Assigned videos for assignments.

Textbook reading were long and covers alot of irrelevant information that you are not graded on. Lecture are awesome, I could listen to him talk for hours, he makes jokes and is clear in explaining the material. Assignments are relatively simple, quiz are hard because the time limits is 30questions for 45 minutes. Exams are similar, not enough time

He has. agood esense of humour. Mak sure you do the rading bc his exams and quizzes are based on material covered in lecture and text. The scale is lower for this class so you are very likely to do well. he also has assignments which are documentaries you watch and answer 1-2 questions for. Very easy marks.