One of the greatest teachers. Makes the class extremely fun and it helps that he is very passionate about anthropology. i wasnt intersted in the class at all b4 taking it, but now i think i'll take his second class. RECOMMENT THIS TEACHER to anyone who wants to have a fun class and at the same time have a good chance of getting an A

kool teacher. would reccomend his class. dont really need the book. just pay attention to his powerpoints and you'll be fine. great teacher made almost every class fun

Had a blast with this guy! If you take notes on the powerpoint and come to every class, you will be fine. The exams are not as hard as he makes them out to be :) but make sure you know your stuff! Also, make sure you choose wisely for your project partner- find someone who actually cares about their grade who'll put in as much time as you will.

Take this teacher! Class was fun and interesting Pay attention to your notes because the tests are right off the notes (word to word) We have more than enough time for the project; only thing is choose a topic that you feel comfortable with Would reccommend this teacher

Awesome teacher, very informative and knows wtf he's talking about! Make sure you attend EVERY SINGLE class session and take notes. Btw, he gives you all the ?'s to the midterms BEFOREhand! And the final is cumilitive but easy. Make sure you have a GOOD partner for the powerpoint presentation or else you're screwed. HIGH RECOMMENDED TEACHER!!!!!!!!

He is tough on attendance other than that he is a cool guy with humors . If your always late do not take his class otherwise you will find yourself endager of getting drop from his class because he do drop people who is always late no matter when even two week away from the quarter.

he's funny, take notes, dont' be late or absent without calling in, cool to talk to during office hours. do all reviews and check with classmates on answers

i think he is cool..but his class is hard to get an A...i just missed one class but i got A in tests, i still got only a B...

Greatest professor I've had at De Anza, he is like a prophet. Helps guide you into a new mode of thinking, and helps you to emancipate from cultural constructs of identity and helps you to distinguish between biological "facts" and cultural "realities". Easy A if you show up (on time) and understand the material.

GREAT TEACHER!!! hes my favorite teacher at deAnza. extremely funny and smart. youll learn a lot. make sure to check in if youre absent and write good notes.

Easy A IF YOU come to all class days on time! attendence is 20% of your grade. Stresses attendence and lecture notes. Everything he talks about will be on his test, in fact, he gives you the test questions as a study guide. Highly recomend this teacher if your lookinf for a gpa booster!

Nengo is the man! His lectures are insightful and provocative; there is never a dull moment. His tests are pretty hard because they're all essay questions, but if you use study groups you'll do fine. I definitely recommend Nengo!

Very laid back, fun profesor. Be sure to take detailed notes and to write as much detail as possible on exam questions. His class is very interesting and always entertaining. Easy A if you put in the effort.

It has been an interesting experience, highly recommended !

This guy lays it down. He cares about attendance, but there is no hw just tests and a project. Learned a lot about anthropology! Dr. Nengo does a great job explaining the implications of all this stuff and making it interesting. But this isnt an easy a.

Professor Nengo is strict with attendance, but aside from that he is chill. Attend class, pay attention, ask questions if you are confused, take notes, complete the study guides & you should be fine.

His lectures are interesting and fun, but even if you take notes and do everything right, attend class all the time, do what he asks, you still can end up with a B- pretty easily. I would recommend finding another professor for this subject who is a little clearer about his expectations and won't throw any curve balls. Find someone else.

If you are used to his Anth 1 grading, prepare for a rude awakening.. his test grading is a bit harder, but not too bad. His lectures are really entertaining but his grading is at times pretty inconsistent and random (especially with the presentation).. Be sure to be thorough.. it seems thats the only way to really do well.. but overall, its not i

Nengo is awesome! He is so entertaining and lectures do not feel as tedious as one would think regular lecture classes would be. He is so funny and super easy. He tells you exactly what will be on the test and just as long as you get wordy and elaborate the questions, you'll do fine. Just be sure to always be in class on time.. attendence with him is HUGE.

he's a pretty cool guy and smart, but he trips if u miss class and u can't be late or he'll mark u absent, he gives u the questions for the test but only picks five of them for the test, they're kinda hard to remember tho.......and there's also a group presentation at the end....that wasn't too bad

very smart guy. hes hilarious. definetily a fun class. Hes strict as hell about attendance and takes roll at the very first minute of class by passing around a sheet. if u sit in the front row and are 1 minute late ur screwed cuz if ur late he marks u absent. takes hecka points off for absence. easy tests and almost no homework. just show up.

Dr. Nengo is the best anthropology teacher ever. His lectures are clear. All the class notes are on powerpoint. He gives you the test questions in the beginning of the term. He will only ask 5 of 12 question in each test. There is one group project. He makes you think about anthropology not as a science but as an everyday reality. Easy A !!!

Nengo is awesome! Coming to class is like going to a really informative comedy session. You learn a lot and you are never bored.

Very funny teacher. Class is really laid back. Didn't study and barely took any notes and I still got an A-. Many people had trouble with the midterms though personally I didn't find them that hard. Just make sure you show up everday because attendance makes up like 10% of your grade or something.

Very funny teacher. Class is really laid back. Didn't study and barely took any notes and I still got an A-. Many people had trouble with the midterms though personally I didn't find them that hard. Just make sure you show up everday because attendance makes up like 10% of your grade or something.

Pros, he gives you the exam questions ahead of time, he's an entertaining guy, the powerpoint presentation is an easy ten minutes and you got plenty of time to get it done. Cons, he expects a page/page&half answer to each question, he assigns long books, he's strict on attendance. Look, he gives you the essay questions, just answer 'em.

Very good teacher. Although exams are hard, he gives you all the questions at the beginning of the quarter so they are easy to study. Makes the class entertaining every day.

Nengo is the man! I will ONLY take him for my anthro classes! Just be responsible and show up, this isnt highschool guys! I highly recommend taking one of his classes!!

entertaining/hilarious guy but you've got to work hard to get a good grade. do the readings, listen in class, take good notes and keep an open mind :)

This teacher is exceptional: He made class extremely entertaining. He's really funny: his lectures are centralized on personal experiences and modern topics. As long as you go to class (A MUST!) and keep up with some of the reading, you will do well. Make sure to pay attention to the notes he supplies online and use it in the written tests.

Hilarious, engaging, intelligent (if a bit arrogant.) Very entertaining class that will make you think about yourself and the world around you in a way you probable haven't before. Highly recomended.

as a teacher, very intelligent, very knowledgeable. high school students are easily smitten by his intelligence. comes off as a narcissist, and a bit racially bitter. tests are essays only, no way to bs. have lots of time to spare memorizing , dates, concepts, and key terms. his classes are 4 units, but could should be 5.

Mr Nengo is a really nice guy. His class was very interesting and enjoyable: he joked around a lot, which made students to learn material easily. You should read a book a lot, because he mostly explains concept and provides it by examples, but to learn well you should definitely work at home. TESTS ARE HANDWRITTEN, NOT MULTIPLE CHOICE

I've taken ANTH 1 and 4 with Nengo and he is the best teacher I've had at De Anza! He's made me want to switch my major from English! He is an amazing teacher to anyone who actually wants to learn something useful!

If you want an easy-A, skip this class. If you want to be pushed, questioned, and interested, take it. This was my favorite class, it was also one of the hardest. If you're tired of teachers who don't teach, take this class for a challenge. He's passionate about his subject, as a teacher should be. And he's hilarious--the lectures are entertaining!

If you want to learn, take this class. If you want an easy A, DO NOT take this class. If you like class discussions and like to get torn apart, then Nengo is the guy. Tests are hard, feels like this class should be 5 units. I pushed as hard as I could to get an A.

I took Anth1 & Anth2 with Nengo. He is the funniest, and the best teacher I've had in De Anza. Midterms are not that easy, project is hard work. But you will learn a lot, and be entertained throughout the course. Recommend his class to everyone.

Nengo is great, funny as hell. The test are not hard, he gives you the questions in the first week, like any college course you have to have the discipline to study until you know it. and on the tests you only have fill a 1-1.5 page per answer which is very minimal. He has a unique perspective on life and i enjoyed his class everyday

I took ANTH 1 and 2 with Nengo. He's a great teacher, and really gets the students to think. He also has a great sense of humor. His classes are a lot of work, but it's easy to get an A if you pay attention and put in the effort. Do the weekly questions as you go! Probably my most time-consuming class, but well worth it.

I took him for both Physical and Cultural Anthropology. He's good at teaching and he has a lot of humor. Class isn't boring. The only issue is the project presentation and the essays he give. The midterms are extremely hard and are 4 essays each. When you write the essays if you forget to put it one term, you will lose 5/25 per essay question.

If an easy ride is what you're looking for, Nengo may not be for you. Yes, you have to put in a lot of work and studying for tests, but Nengo is one of the few teachers in one of the few classes that I felt was worth it. He has great humor, is very conversational, and knowledgable. He teaches at De Anza the same way he does at UC Berkeley. TAKE!

Nengo does a lot more then teach anthropology very very well with lectures that leave you fiening for more at the end of class. but he makes you motivate you! honestly nengo is my new #1 teach of my education.. life changing.. great guy. great class. if you pass it is very rewarding. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!!

Nengo's great.. he got me thinking about actually majoring in Anthropology. He's a wonderful teacher; the only time i was bored in class was when we watched a video. His class is time-consuming, but worth it in the end. You really have to study for his exams, but in the end you'll leave with more knowledge =) i plan to take him for anth2. take him!

I didn't think i would pass his class until i went to his office to get his help. Really, all you have to do is DO ALL THE READING assigned. it's alot, but if you do it, the essay questions (that BTW are the midterms and finals 4-5 questions each) will be a piece of cake! Lots of writing and reading, but all interesting. I'll be taking him again

Very interesting and active teacher. Will teach you a lot but you just have to pay attention. Grade is easy just remember a few key words on exam and you will ace it if you talk about the key words. Gives you questions ahead of exam, essay exams, so easy to think about what you will write and to pass. Pay attention and show up to get an A

This guy is HILARIOUS. His class notes aren't really helpful to answer his questions, so your going to have to do a lot of reading. But if you get the questions down and remember the general idea, you'll pass his midterms relatively easily. And being in cultural anthro requires you to participate in a project. 10 hours with another culture.

Favorite teacher I've had at DeAnza. Really makes you think outside of your comfort zones. Plus he's entertaining to listen to. You just gotta pay attention and try to stay on top of the weekly questions and you'll do fine in the class. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you should try to make it to every class because tests involve class discussions.

The midterm and final in his class are very difficult. You would have to study really hard for both. However, he is a pretty good teacher, and you will learn a lot. There isn't a lot of homework for his class, but you will need to study for the test. Also, his lectures aren't really helpful for the discussion questions (not HW but needed for tests)

I gotta admit it was a little tough at first but there was nothing hard about the tests he gives you because he gives you the test questions in advanced so if you fail its your fault dude. overall i though he was funny i cant wait to take him again

Took him in the summer for the lab. It wasn't bad since all you do is come to class and do the lab work. There are 2 tests and 1 final. Each test is based on 1 - 3 labs each, and the final is comprehensive. You don't really interact with Nengo or as much since the lab work is easy and straight forward, but from talking to him a little, he's cool.

IT'S NENGO TIME!!!

I took him for both physical and cultural. He's a good teacher since he makes his class fun, and you would learn a lot from his class, but his physical anthro class is way better than his cultural anthro class because of a ridiculous project in his ANTH 2 class and his ANTH 2 test questions are harder. Take him for ANTH1 but not for ANTH 2.

Funny. He is a smart professor and it's not an easy class, but that's what makes it such an interesting class! Makes you think and you learn lots.

Great teacher. Its an interesting class and if you do the work you will get an A hands down

Do the paper at the begging and you'll be good, he's a really easy grader and very knowledgable,,, He has first hand experience in the field and got a Doctorates from Harvard. Good man great sense of humor and wonderful presentation of the material.

I've also taken Anthro 1 and 1L with Nengo. Undisputedly the best anthro professor in the bay area, let alone on campus. Study, get interested, and participate--or be prepared for the D.

He is a very interesting teacher.His lectures are fun and are also filled with his field stories.Tests can be hard but he is always available to help. I was not doing so well but passed the class.If I had to take the class again I would still take it with him.

This class and professor changed my life. He is more than willing to help you understand what he is teaching. Take good notes and enjoy his lectures. Taking Dr. Nengo is a privilege ...no other way around it...the man is amazing!

I know the majority of the 1st yr students who take Nengo consider him hard ect ect, but if your serious about taking something away from college and you have actually successfully tackled Major Courses this course is a cake walk. If your looking for a class where you don't have to try or participate look else where!!

He will make you work, so if you're looking for an easy A don't take him. Overall fun class, learned a lot but he can be tough on grading. Study hard for the exams as they are not that easy. He is a great guy though past his chilly disposition.

He is a great professor that I don't think anyone can ever forget. Anthro wasn't my kind of subject 2 take but I had no choice & I'm glad I took this class. His lectures are very interesting & interactive. He is very nice & helpful. Absolutely not an easy "A" class but not his fault the material is difficult. He offers extra credit & a good curve.

I am writing this comment 4 years after taking this class with Mr. Nengo, a couple weeks from graduation from UCSD as an Engineer. I decided to look up Mr. Nengo and write this because his class not only taught me more about the world in one quarter than I have in my entire life, but he also taught me how to be a college student by working hard.

Wonderful professor! Definitely take him for cultural anthropology. The test were easy as long as you read the chapters and did the practice test that the book provides. Basically those questions are the ones you get on the midterms :)

I took a class with Mr. Nengo 5 years ago and I was hooked in the study of Anthropology. Thanks to his passion I was able to continue studying physical Anthropology and will continue to do so.

Nengo is by far the most interesting professor I have ever me. He is extremely passionate about his field work and ultimately wants his students to pass. You, like any other college student, should rely mainly on the textbook and take good notes, however, Nengo is always there to help.

Awesome professor, very smart man, very intellectual and interesting person all around. The way he teaches his Physical Anthro course is just amazing, he answers questions in a way that makes sense and the class is very well structured, philosophy at the beginning and explanations at the end of the quarter. Great class, the best I've had in 3 years

The class is hard for some people only because of the amount of material needed to learn and understand, but the good thing about the class is you have a very passionate professor that knows how to lecture. this class is easy if you read everything and take notes, but don't expect to take the class and walk out with an A, you need to work for it.

Nengo is a excellent professor. You will not fall asleep in his lectures. He is absolutely hilarious and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from. The class is difficult, but if one studies and prepares for every exam then they will pass. Showing your interest in his class will make him want to help you. He is hard, but fair.

Best teacher ever! He's so funny and passionate that you won't want to miss class. If you stay on top of the readings and pay attention you should be just fine. He is beyond considerate and even curves both midterms as well as the final. If you're looking for an easy and interesting class, Nengo is the homie!

First time at DeAnza, took 2 classes. Let me tell you, the difference between teachers makes the biggest difference. I had to drop my other class because of what a horrible teacher she was. Nengo makes sure you understand, and if you don't, he explains it again. He is very funny and knows how to keep you interested.

All around great professor and guy. Really knows his stuff and is a Harvard grad. Show up everyday but the way the class is you're going to want to do that anyways. Gives extra credit if you do. Only problem was that the final was the hardest test I have ever took but curves everything. Nengo is the MAN!

Great professor. Nengo made the class very entertaining. If you show up everyday to class, you will get one letter grade up guaranteed. Would definitely recommend and take again. The only difficult part of the class was the 5 page essay but other than that, class was very simple.

Nengo is a pretty cool guy. He has pretty interesting lectures, even though the topic was not that interesting. The midterms and final can be difficult if you don't study, so do so. You should also take notes in class, because there are some things he says in lecture that are not in the book. He's also Obama's cousin so yeah.

Professor Nengo is a teacher who loves what he teaches and gives no quarter. Behind that hilarious facade is a man who's tests border on the sadistic (but there's a curve, don't worry). If you want a teacher knows what he's talking about? Go for Nengo. Want a teacher who makes it amusing? Take Nengo. Want an easy class? Don't take Nengo's class!

I have taken Nengo for two different anthropology classes. De Anza is really lucky to have such a great professor who not only challenges you but also cares that you make it. If you want to learn something take this class, I have had few classes that have left such an impression on me. He is very brilliant but humble.

Make this one of your "never miss" classes. Nengo expects hard work but he's always there to help you succeed. Just work hard and you'll be fine. It is a lot of reading so try your best to keep up. Oh and also, he's hilarious.

He is an awesome teacher!!! It is a really easy class if you do your work. And he cares about his students so he will answer any questions you have. He makes his lectures very interesting! At the end of the quarter he invited our class to BJ's for drinks! Just do your work and you will be sure to get an A!!!

The class was a good class, but his humor tends to be politically incorrect, which can be off putting to some people. He is also transparent about some of his political and religious views, such as how he's a humanist.

Easy A. He teaches you life lessons with a bit of Anthropology. Most of the Anthropology you learn comes from his lectures + readings that you do in groups of 5 or 6. Nengo is a pretty cool guy.

Take Mr. Nengo if you like to learn both how and why you are learning about the curriculum, and how it applies outside of the classroom. Nengo has a Phd from Harvard, and lots of knowledge. You have to show initiative in his class to succeed. Attend class, do the group readings, participate, and you'll pass with ease.

He is by far the most inspirational person I have ever met. He's a bit intimidating, but he's a very cool guy. His class was very difficult. All tests are based on lectures and the text. The key to doing good in his class is to show him that you're doing your best. PUT IN EFFORT AND YOU'LL BE FINE.

Nengo is a wonderful & inspirational professor. To me, he is the "Mr. Feeny" of Anthropology. He definitely cares about the well-being & intellectual development of his students. His lessons are created in a way so that we can critically attach & reflect on our own lives. Success in his course engages the students to be conscientious and motivated.

Dr. Nengo is arguably, if not, the best Professors I've had. His engagement with real issues and how he applies them to Anthropology is phenomenal! If you haven't taken any intercultural studies classes to prep you for Harvard level discussions surrounding cultural & social constructs, be prepared to GROW as a scholar. Nengo gives it straight.

Dr. Nengo is a brilliant renowned paleoanthropologist and passionate instructor. He has begun taking a handful of student to Kenya during the summer to study anthropology and human origins( I was one of them). You can tell he cares about the community college experience and educating people about ourselves. Study for tests and attend lectures.

Dope lecturer and inspirational teaching style. Received his Masters and PhD from Harvard. Critical thinking is a required skill but will be worth it in the end. No homework except for reading. Make sure to study all maaterial for the testsame and you will get an A.

Nengo is probably my favorite teacher at De Anza! Not only is he really helpful, he cares about the success of his students! He is really inspiring and really reinforces the importance of an education and taking advantage of the abundance of resources that we have! I would definitely say he has put a positive impact on my life

Nengo is an intelligent man. I learned a lot about society and myself. Take notes whenever he speaks or when watching a film, and read a chapter of the textbook weekly. If you enjoy an engaging teacher who doesn't simply lecture at you, Nengo is great. If you don't like participating and being present in class, don't take his class.

Nengo is an amazing teacher. Always ending class with a quote or question that will leave you questioning what you perceive as true. Witty and funny, most of his classes are very entertaining and he has a talent for making you push yourself. He has challenging coursework and intricate assignments and projects but they are all very immersive and fun

Nengo is a great professor. I have taken him for both physical and cultural anthropology. I have come out of both classes inspired and more motivated. The way he teaches anthro makes it interesting and I love how he shows how much he cares about his students.

Professor Nengo was by far the best professor I had while at De Anza. He was the professor who taught me not only how to learn at a college level but to enjoy learning. He gave the best advice, "Take copious notes." I've used that advice for every class and every meeting in my professional career ever since. He inspired me to research my genealogy.

Great guy and amazing teacher, Nengo provides intellectual and thought provoking lectures thatll have you thinking outside the box; this was true for the 3 classes Ive had with him. Hes a professor who cares about his students and does what he can to help us succeed. If you're attentive in his lectures and do the reading the class will be easy.

Nengo was the best professor I had at De Anza. He challenged me while encouraging me throughout my time at De Anza. He also exposed me to the multiple roads available in Anthropology and was easy to talk to outside of class. Nengo doesn't give out grades, you earn them. Show up to class, be engaged, ask questions, do the reading, and you'll dogreat

Took Anthropology 1 with Nengo and its one of my best to date. Had tried twice with other lecturers but none got through to the students like he did. Learnt a lot that correlates with my life today.

NENGO is a great instructor, you need to be present to know what is going on, his quizzes and exams are tough but possible to get a good grade. I loved him!

Passionate about ANTH and information heavy class. Prepare to take a lot of notes and do a lot studying if you want to pass his class. Retaining info from both lectures and textbook is crucial if you expect to pass his tests. Tests are a combination of multiple choice and short answers. If you skip class, make sure you grab notes from someone.

Professor Nengo is a great teacher and is VERY passionate about anthropology, and passes it on to his students. Most of the homework is done in groups, as the readings are split among one another and you are to create multiple choice questions for the readings and answer them. The class IS lecture heavy, so attend! You can pass with effort.