He's brilliant. He keeps class interesting with stories of his life as well as the course material itself. Whether you be very interested in anthropology or just hoping to get a credit, I recommend you take this course.

Good professor. Makes the class alive with his stories. I had him over the summer and did fine. The reading material is alot, but interesting. Speak up in class(he likes opinnions), review the material, and you should do fine.

this guy is awesome! his life stories really and truly make the class a lot more fun and real. this class literally makes me think differently about how the world is and how we are all really the same (as humans) it's just that our life experiences and language and culture mold us the way we are and why. this class was an eye-opening experience!

loveddd his class. lots of reading to keep up with though. covers a lot of interesting material in his class- including excerpts from his own life.. he should write a book lol. awesome professor.

I had him over the summer and loved him. He teaches through his experiences/stories and it's great. Brings a lot of interesting points/subjects to class. LOVES ppl who have opinions. A lot of reading but it's interesting. Just listen and read and you'll do fine.

Extremely articulate...if anything, take the class to learn how to speak better! Ladies...if he cut his hair and trimmed the beard, total J Crew material. Ow.

Well I have absolutely no interest in anthropology so I really didn't like it very much. He is a hippie, but don't be too quick to judge as I did. He's actually very helpful, but vague. I prefer more structure, he's very carefree. There is a lot of reading, we did 5 books this semester, the only one I enjoyed was the last one. But if you enjoy this

His classes are easy as long as you show up to some of his classes and also do the reading that is issued. Other than that he is cool, curses all the time. take him if you want to learn about different cultures.

at first look he seems cool,but he is not as cool as he shows.He is easy but a little bit tricky.you might think you have a good grade, but he may give you a C.he doesn't care about attendance .there are 5 book that you havre to read,but not completley.

I loved his classes I think he is a great professor, but you do have to have an interest in anthropology to be able to enjoy his class

Mr. Sullivan was a great teacher! I wish I could have him for all my classes. His class is basically all lecture. He's extremely smart. Just do the reading and write about how it effects you and you're golden. Think outside the box and you'll do fine. He helps to teach you to think, so if your not there to think and learn you won't enjoy it.

he is aw some i so recommend this teacher

very interesting guy..do your work and you'll pass.

His lectures are mostly boring. He doesnt care if dont come to class or if you are really late to class. He's pretty laid back..comes to class with no shoes. If you read the assigned books you'll do fine on his tests.

Absolutely awesome! One of the best teachers i have ever had! He doesn't care about attendance... a few papers to write but they're really easy. He tells really cool stories and is so interesting to listen to! Definitely knows his stuff and is very helpful... great great class!

Probably the most easy going friendliest profs I've ever had. He just expects you to work hard and try to do your best. One of my favorites of all time.

Took Prof Sullivan's class this summer and crammed 3 books into 5 weeks. It was a lot, but he bases most of his exams on his lectures. The research paper is time consuming as well. He admits to being a "hippie" but I found his teaching style unusually good! I would suggest everyone to take his class!

Great teacher and class! It is hard work though, you have to read the books and listen a little in the lectures. He does require several books, and not all are always used so buy when you know you need one.

I really really enjoyed prof sullivan. I was interested in the material, so that probably helped quite a bit. He is very articulate, and helpful, although I must agree that he is a bit vague on what he expects. I think thats mostly due to his laid back personality. I agree with whoever it was that said J. Crew material. :)

I thought he was pretty cool!!! Lots of lecture, but easy grade. I would take another class with him!

Welcome to College! Prof Sullivan is the very kind of teacher that can help you think in a new way! You will enjoy the class if you stick with it and speak up during or after class. You can get a great grade if you stay with it. Good Luck!

Makes concepts simple, highly interactive class, ensures that students understand the concepts.

he has you read books instead of text books which make the reading easier. class work consist of weekly reading assistants short something or other of what you read.a quizes on each book, then a paper.

A wonderful class from a spectacular professor. Books on anthropological study as opposed to text books, and the lectures clarify the assigned reading. Said lectures are comprehensive and offer many accounts on the subject at hand, not just the account in the book. Sullivan is also extremely laid back and always willing to assist. Brilliant man.

He wants you to think. He gives you the tools that you need to draw conclusions. I enjoyed his class.

He is Hot in an older very well travelled; deeply experienced kind of way. He's the most inspiring teacher I've ever had. I wish he had been my dad - he is so much more enlightened by life and really is the kind of person I wish I had for a mentor. more than for just one course. Not enough Gerald Sullivans in the world.

I've had Prof. Sullivan for General and Cultural Anthropolgy and once I understood that he wanted me to learn the concepts and how to apply them in our readings it made his class very enjoyable.

Hes okay. Sometimes talks about the same stuff over again. His work is easy. Can be boring in class.

Sullivan does not use textbooks just books. some of the books are really boring. you take 4 written quizzes and a major term paper. Sullivan can be very boring and like to curse a lot. you will pass the class but he does not like to give full credit on anything. So no easy A is given.

Refreshingly unconventional approach to teaching. Dr. Sullivan is passionate about anthropology, and wants his students to think for themselves. Humor and language can be considered off color, but your not in high school anymore!! Grow up! If you don't like working for a grade, or to learn find another class.

Had for Cultural Anthropology and will be taking again for General Anth. He tends to wander when answering questions, but is truly an amazing professor if you pay attention and listen. Visiting him out of class is extremely helpful!! Chili pepper, because he needed one.

While I am continually perplexed at what it is I have actually learned as a result of his lateral style of lecture, I am intrigued enough to take another class with him if opportunity arises. Highly intelligent man and a sexy barefoot hippie to boot. If you're looking for a breeze-thru then look elsewhere. He expects you to earn it.

Professor Sullivan is probably one of the best professors I've ever had. He is very interested in what he teaches and incourages you to come talk to him. You get a total of 30 points to visit with him twice. If you're taking anthropology take him!

Very knowledgeable and challenging ideas. Loved his Cultural Anthropology class.

When the semester began I wasn't a fan him. He seemed arrogant. However as the class went on he grew on me. He can be arrogant, but hell, so can I. Even though I didn't always like it, in retrospect this guy challenged me, which is exactly what he should be doing. Difficult? Yes. Does he go on rants? Yep. Did I actually LEARN anything? Absolutely.

He does go on w/his stories but they are interesting. Very understanding & willing help if you ask for it. If you have a foot phobia then don't take his class!! He is an old school hippe but he is AWSOME!! He doesn't use a textbook, but has you read 3 books. IF YOU TAKE ANTH TAKE HIM!!! He does make you think outside of the box.

He was not what I was expecting, however I thoroughly enjoyed the class and will be taking another form him next semester. You are required to read a lot in the course and the material is not always the easiest, but in the end it really helps in understanding. Overall, great teacher.

His stories are very interesting. If you follow the syllabus sometimes he does tell a story more than once but it is only to have you see a different view of the story. Cool laid back hippie dude. If you want to just put your face in a textbook this class is not for you. If you want to talk, think, and expand your mind, take this class!!

Dr. Sullivan does ramble. A lot. But that's okay, because it's just his way. When I took the course, he assigned four books (not textbooks) to go over each field of Anthropology, and every one of them was fantastic. A few I have even reread. He is very keen on hearing your actual opinions, for you to learn by questioning, not listening.

I started this class and i didn't find it intresting we read 3 books and they are very boring we have 3 quizes one for each book. The class was ok its very easy and he rambles about the most boringest things. His class is not mandatory. He walks around the class barefoot. Overall he's ok i wouldn't take it again.

had 5 profs that have changed my life. Jerry is the most recent and was the most influential, by far. only wish I had chosen a long semester; might have made an A, but if I show up to that many 8am classes in a row, it must be good. It's up to the student to divine the connection between lectures and texts. Very useful knowledge for everyone.

He challenges you to think, and expects you to be honest and share your thoughts in class and in the papers you write. Lots of writing. People say that his lectures have nothing to do with the material he assigns, but they do. He lectures on the concepts presented, using his colorful life as a way of explaining them in an easy to understand manner.

Professor Sullivan is absolutely brilliant. He is an ex ivy league professor (Notre Dame), who you would be foolish to overlook. Lots of reading (500 pages) over the semester, but the topics are interesting and you will learn so much its ridiculous. I changed my major from Philosophy to Anthropology after taking two courses with him. Do it now.

Wonderful professor with great insight and knowledge. He lectures a lot and can be a little overwhelming at first, but you will learn a ton from him. He very clearly cares about students and is a very fair grader. I would encourage everyone to stick with his classes even if you are overwhelmed by the lectures. There are no tests.

The lectures are exceptional . You'll read 3 books, so be prepared to read & write! Even if you get behind on reading, just write about everything you've read! It also helped to keep a notebook handy at all times to take notes on his lectures because he spans many subjects on & off topic- but these notes will help on tests/papers!

Jerry is by far one of the most underappreciated professors at Collin. Majority of complaints he receives are his very assets. He challenges your prior conception of education through ambiguity; cultivating a palpable understanding of life beyond an American outlook. This man has seen more of the world than most care to. Passing him up is a mistake

This class is not as bad as it seems, especially if you are interested in Anthropology. The class may have very vague rules on essays and such, but you will come to realize that the vagueness is intentional. Lots of reading, but just keep up with the work and it will be easy. 1 page essays due every week, if you read it will take a max of 45 mins.

Took this class (online) in the first semester of my freshman year. As an adult student (>45), I did not have any preconceived notions of what to expect, though had I had any expectations it would have far exceeded them.