very inteligent, and knows what she is talking about. the class is alot of fun. Some reading involved, alot of reading, but it is worth it. I learned alot and the class descusions are awsome

She will make you love anthropology by the end of the semester. Her lessons are interesting and her class discussions are fun. She is kind and understanding...I loved her class!

Her class is very challenging but you will learn a lot. They always scheduale her class in this horrible room but if you look past that her class is great. You walk away with a lot of knowledge. And shes hot to boot!!

a bit abstract for me.

She has a loud personality, which is good, because sometimes, it is her enthusiasm that keeps you awake, not her lectures. Overall, she is not a hearsh grader. Although she would penalize you if you make simple grammatical errors

Awesome professor. One of the best kept secrets at Hunter College. Her class was great. Inspired the mind. Class consisted of 2 papers, attendance, and quizes. Make sure you do the readings and you will get no less than a B. If you push yourself to write well, then look for a B+ and above. She is FINE as well!!!

Interesting class. Not too much work, Two 1 page papers and two tests. Do the reading and see her after tests and after the papers to go over your work and you will get a good grade.

SHE IS GOOD, SHE HAS TWO PAPERS, THE FIRST ON NOT SO EASY, HER EXAMS SUCKS BUT SHE CURVES GENEROUSLY! HER LECTURES ARE BORING...BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GO EVERYDAY, ONLY WHEN SHE DOES THE EXAM REVIEW... SHE IS FUNY...

A lot of reading, but she's very outgoing and fairly friendly. The tests and papers were hard, when I didn't expect them to be. She loves what she teaches, though, which is nice. She says "ummm" a lot and during the lectures, she's kind of ditzy. The topics are interesting, though, but somtimes extreemly redundant which is when it gets boring.

Had Jacquie Brown for anthro. of black america - found her to be enthusistic, smart and fun. To her credit she spent a lot of time getting students to participate. Overall a great teacher and in my opinion definitely HOT!

She is enthusiastic and very charismatic, I found her to be really corky, funny, and brilliant. Make sure to study details in the articles she gives. this class was an eye opener. I didn't find her arrogant, the subject taught makes her see things differently, thats all.

She's great! very clear lectures and so much fun!...she really encourage you to do your best.

Awesome professor. She has great enthusiasm and understanding of this subtle subject. The class itself is easily one of the hardest I have yet taken in college, and by association she can seem intimidating at times. Despite this she's surprisingly lenient with the papers and presentations, I thought. DO THE READING or you're as good as dead.

She has a very lively personality. Great lectures, engages everyone in discussion. I have to say though it was a very TOUGH class but FAIR. MAKE SURE TO DO YOUR READINGS!!!!

HER CLASS MIDTERM AVG WAS 64%

Great teacher. Loves anthropology and it shows. Most of the readings are articles that she assigns. Be warned, there is a lot of reading. However, if you do the reading--whether you understand it at the time or not--and show up to class, you should do fine.

Nice professor. Yes, the class averages are low but that is only because half of the class sits in the back and talks. Can get a bit confusing but is a very understanding woman. Gives pop quizzes, attendance is mandatory. See after an exam and explain why you think your answer is correct SHE WILL TRY TO UNDERSTAND YOU AND GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR IT

I do not understand how people can claim to have done the readings and get such low scores on the tests. Class was really interesting, professor is very engaging, funny and nice. Average was low because most people did not want to learn anything.

A very knowledgeable professor who seems to genuinely enjoy the subjects she teaches. I didn't agree with most of the philosophy of the class, but she welcomed questions and challenges from students. If you can write pretty well, are interested in ideas, and are willing to do a good amount of reading, you should get an A in her class.

She is enthusiastic. I learn a lot from her. But she is strict. 1 midterm and 1 final are multiple choice questions. There are some quizzes which are short answer questions. Her tests and quizzes are tricky. 1 essay due at the end. There are a lot of readings. Fair grader.

yes, she gives lots of readings in short time but as long as you are familiar with the books shes reading and know what your papers are going to be about it will be fine make sure to always go to class it interesting despite all the reading

Prof Brown is engaging and makes the material interesting. Be prepared to read, but if you do the readings and participate in class, you should be fine. She gives pop quizzes, but if you pass them all, your grade can go from a B to an A-. I'd definitely recommend taking this intro class

She is very passionate about anthropology and tries her best to engage her students in this subject. I like this course b/c it made me think about a lot of people around the world I never knew about. There's a lot of reading to do and she gives pop quizzes but as long as you read the quizzes are easy. Her tests are tricky but I like this class.

Do the readings, bring your thinking cap and be original with your ideas. You'll need some background knowledge in this course and make sure you understand some social theories. Everything else she discusses in class will help you ace it. If you don't plan on any of these things forget taking the class. It's not for you.

She requires a lot of reading. Grades depend on three tests and final (non cumulative). Not a good speaker. Says "um" at least twice in every sentence. However, she is very helpful if you stay to ask questions after class or visit her during her office hours. Lets you know essays for tests in advance. Just do the readings and you'll get an A.

One of my favorite classes in my freshman year. The opinions expressed by the prof might seem extreme, but the idea is to overcome common prejudices about other cultures. participation and close reading of the assigned texts are crucial. I did disagree with the professor about some issues, but I still have the utmost respect for her.

If you can take the um's and uhh's then you'll be fine. Other than that, she is a great professor and know's her stuff.

Lots and lots of reading. Tests and pop quizzes based on readings and lectures. Make sure you do the reading if you want to pass! For some reason I really like the way she says Minangkabau, it just rolls off her tongue so smoothly.

If you're going to take this course, be prepared to READ, read a lot because she assigns a lot of lengthy readings and makes up pop quizzes based on the readings. However, she's a lovely professor and you can tell she knows what she's talking about and loves what she knows. If you attend class and do the readings, it should be a delight.

absolutely recommend, makes things easier with great explanations. If you enjoy and engaged environment, she's the one for you.

You can use class notes on quizzes. If you take good notes and read all the readings(interesting but some are long) you will pass with an A, also depending on how you do on the 3 essays she assigns. The essays are not too hard and you will actually enjoy writing them if you like the class. It is about understanding other peoples' culture

She really knows what she's talking about. I find her very aspiring and she has opened me to many ideas. She has me very interested in anthropology when I started the class w/o knowing what it is. Truly challenges you to think about culture. There is quite a lot of reading and they are all important so get ready to read. Gave pretty simple quizzes.

She's more than willing to help. Try your best to read all the material given although it might be alot.

Best professor at Hunter

Shes a professor that seems to enjoy teaching and tries to get students to become a anthropology major. She tries her best to explain what she is trying to say. You may get lost but she is there to help you, just ask her questions. There are no mid term and final but there is many pop quiz. Just do your reading and come to class and takes notes.

One of the best classes I've taken at Hunter. She's more than willing to help, just ask. Participation matters for your discussion section but it's better for you if Prof Brown knows who you are. Try and get Linsey for TA she's great. Don't skim out on the readings - they're really eye opening

She's a great teacher. Very kind and engaging. I once sat with her in her office for an hour for help with a paper. She was very patient.

Amazing professor. Her lectures are really eye-opening and interesting. She just had three really short essay assignments. Her required readings are usually really long, some of them even dense, but they are totally do-able. Participation matters mostly during the discussion sections, though not that much overall. I really recommend her!

One of the better professors at Hunter College, I think. +Is clear and concise when presenting lectures. +Quizzes reflect exactly what you read and what she dictates. +Opens your mind! 12 quizzes that make up for two tests. (She posts dates on the syllabus) Study! -Only con is that she says "um" a lot while you're writing. Only minor.

Easily one of my favorite professors, period. She shows a genuine passion for anthropology, and all of her lectures are engaging. The readings may be long, but the discussions held in class are worthwhile. Finally, she's overflowing with personality, which always makes the class a joy to come to.

Prof Browne is wonderful & inspiring and you will learn a lot just by showing up. But she assigns a lot of reading which wouldn't be a problem if there weren't pop quizzes. She expects you to participate in discussion but I don't think she realizes how humiliating it can be to be called on if you haven't had time to read..

Enjoyed every bit of Pro Brown's class. Her layout of the course flows and transitions so well, you understand the material so well! Every reading literally prepares you for the following one. She's a tough grader and serious on her two 5 paged papers. She gives pop quizzes! Do the reading!! They'll help so much. She's amazing. Love her aura too

Professor Brown is amazing. She is one of the best professors I have ever had. Her lectures were interesting and inspirational. Take lots of notes and make sure you do the readings before class so you arent lost. As for exams, just go over key concepts she mentions in lecture and how they relate to the readings.

Lectures are extremely amazing and interesting and she is so passionate about whatever she is talking about. She is such a unique professor. She does not use PowerPoints. Instead she has group discussions in class about the readings. To do well on her test, record her lectures. Only 3 papers. Not such a bad choice

Make sure you at least skim the reading before class because she randomly asks who did the reading and will offer anyone extra points on the MIDTERM/FINAL EXAM if you can answer her questions properly. Discussion teacher omnia khalil is great! try to take her if possible! Very lenient grader and very kind. Attending lecture is important.

Definitely have to read alot. But I think you are going to learn alot from the lectures about the way you view the world. You have to write about three papers and reading is highly recommended. and take good notes during her lectures

This is an amazing professor. Students that complain she gives a lot to read well hello, wake up, you are in writing intensive class which means a lot to read and write. If you read the materials and come to class, participate in discussion, then you will get the best out of this class. Would recommend her and would take her class again!

Amazing professor, passionate about her course, engages you to participate. A lot of materials during the semester, but that material is eye opening. Teaches you to understand everyone without being ethnocentric. If you skim the materials before class, you can participate, then you learn and on test is easy. Assignments are tough but totally doable

We have to read a lot in order to keep on track with her curriculum. You read, attend her class, you pass the class. If not you will be lost. The tests are based on the readings. The lectures help you understand the readings while discussion helps you prepare for the tests. Great class, but make sure this is your only writing intensive class!

If I, the Chemistry Major/Few Years in States with no even English language prior to the Univ., did well in her class then what is your excuse if you are born or long time here? Prof. Brown is an amazing and inspirational prof. I came to her classes happy and excited to learn more. I recommend her to smart people that are willing to learn and grow

Course nature is how it WI should be. Do your part, follow the syllabus and no worries. She is intelligent, smart and amazing professor. Real Gem!

I took Professor Brown's class in the Fall 2019 semester as a freshman fresh out of high school. She's very serious, because what she discusses is serious. Lots of reading, including books, hard material but very interesting. Very particular with grading and can feel disconnected from students. Discussions are great and I took a lot from her class

To these students that say she gives a lots of homeworks and reading assignments: ITS WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE! Its the nature of the course to read a lot, to write few essays, to discuss. She is one of the best professors Ive ever had. What she teaches in class-you take with you everywhere. Take her if you have to take WI and enjoy. SHES BEST!

I loved taking class with Professor Brown, she's really good at story telling/ holding your attention. Definitely do the readings and take good notes on them since the test questions ask for specific details and they also make going to lecture worthwhile. Plus the TAs are nice cause they're in grad school and sympathize with being a student.

Passionate, funny prof- one of my favs! The comment about a 400 page book is FALSE- final was to review a relevant book of our choosing. Prof is considerate- generous extra credit, was understanding when I needed an extension, manageable workload, fair exams, clear rubrics/expectations. WI course so you're SUPPOSED to read- material is interesting!

Professor Brown is the best at Hunter. Course is Writing Intensive so people that complain about too much reading and writing shouldnt have taken this course. I learned so much from her; she provided us with some great materials. We did have to read the book but easy was on one theme from book not the whole book. I would make this course mandatory

Professor Brown is extremely passionate about what she teaches. It changed the way I thought about multiple issues. Make sure you do the readings she assigns and take notes during lectures because the questions on quizzes ask for specific details from readings/lectures. The essays you write need to be very analytical for you to get a good grade.

Professor Brown is one of the reasons that Hunter is a great institution. First, her lectures are superb. She is passionate about her field, and the students in her classes (I audited 2 of her courses) are very engaged. She will help you to mature intellectually and stimulate you to explore. She is a proud product of Hunter College herself.

I really enjoyed Professor Brown's class! She gives out pop quizzes based on the readings so it is a bit labor intensive but she doesn't give out a midterm/final so the reading was worth it. Just keep up to date on what she assigns and you can ace all of the quizzes easily! (PS: she doesn't announce when she gives a quiz so attendance is important)

This class was very easy. There was only 3 one papers.Which are graded very harshly. Abd 7 pop quizzes,but you only need 5 out of the 7 to get 100%. There is a lot of readings to do every week. Overall the class was not bad.

Essays need to be very polished and developed in order to get a good grade. Pls pls plsss show up to lecture -- it directly covers what's going to be on the exams and Dr. Brown is truly passionate about what she teaches and always encourages participation. Overall, learned so much in this class and it's changed the way I view so many things

great class, bases 40% of grade on pop quizzes in class, but tons of opportunity for EC. even if you got 50-60 on the essays you could still get an A just by coming to class and doing the readings.

Professor Brown is a passionate and inspiring educator. She might be tough at times but if you put in the work, do the readings and show to her that you care, she will go out of her way to make sure you succeed in her class. She is one of those professors you will never forget!