He brought his cute dog to class. VERY interesting class!

Jim is the greatest teacher ever, he makes learning fun, and interesting for everyone!!

He is a fun professor, his classes are highly recommended!

He rambles on and on, but he means well. He genuinely cares about his students. But, he can be boring as hell

The lecture notes you can buy help, but you still have to go to class to watch the movies

WONDER DOG! Classes are interesting, applicable, and often involve class discussion. He teaches through accessible novels and naratives, taking a "pop culture" approach. Stanlaw has a great sense of humor.

Stanlaw is awesome!!! Everyone should take this class!!

Fun class! First day he dressed like Indiana Jones--great appeal! I was surprised by how much I liked this class.

fun and easy class.

The class is very easy. I would buy the optional class notes. He reads almost directly off of it during class. He is more than willing to go over any test with you.

Bring a pillow and sleep in the back

He gave many examples.

Easy as hell!! You don't even have to come to class, just read his notes that he gives in the booklet.

Boring lectures, but it turns out they are not that necessary to go to. Eassssy.

Stanlaw can be a bit hard if you're not keeping up with the readings, but he's a funny guy and he really makes anthropology interesting. he's the reason I got into the major....

He's pretty quirky! Make sure you buy his notes he distributes, and go to his study sessions, and you will absolutely do well. He tries very hard to make students enjoy his class. I'm glad I had him for a teacher.

This class is very interesting. Stanlaw is a good guy. Go to all the review sessions, he gives you word for word questions from the test.

wooow...so boring...a good chance for a nap! pay attention in class though because he will put stupid examples of ONE sentence he said in class on the quiz...stuuupid! i thought it was kinda a dumb class that put me to sleep, and i studied a lot and still got a b...so i would suggest NOT taking it.... or be ready to nap and do poorly!

Put it this way, I have never slept in a college course my 2 years at ISU, but ended up sleeping at least 70% of all lectures. I thought it would be an easy A, but had to study a good amount to get a B.

The professor is a great guy! He LOVES what he teaches. Problem is, he turns off all the lights and it's easy to fall asleep in class. Otherwise, study the guide he gives you, stay awake for the films and your set!

Most students got A's on test 1 which he said wasn't a problem. I thought he meant it. I also thought he was being a nice guy when he held a vote to not take test 2. The final grade was from tests 1 & 3 and participation. But test 3 was very difficult and he counted it twice. Because of his sneakiness I got a B instead of an A. Sneakiness rating =5

The class is pretty easy. buy the study guide, show up for the movies and read the books almost all hte answers for the test come from the short books he wants you to read and hte movies. He drops the lowest test score. I got an A and i slept during most classes

One of my favorite class my first semester at ISU. Lots of pretty girls in his class, now I am friends with one of them-made my semester really fun. Thanks professor Stanlaw!! Oh, about the class it was really fun, but I can see how others would fall asleep since it is dark. The professor is really passionate about what he teaches.

Good man, easy class. Just go to the review sessions and you'll pass. They basically tell you the answer to each question in the exam, hot TA's too.

Easy class, lectures can seem kind of long. Easy tests, no textbooks, but you can buy his printed notes which are helpful. Had to read 2 novels, but they were easy & tests come straight from the books & notes.

I loved this class. The content was very interesting for me, but then again, I love culture. This class was the one that made me want to minor in anthropology. I highly recommend it, as well as Jim Stanlaw. :D

Easy class, make sure you buy his notes, they help out a lot. Tests are mostly on lecture, so I would recommend going to class. He drops one test, but not the final. There are two books to read, but I only read one since I could drop one of the tests. It wasn't bad, I actually enjoyed the book.

Interesting class. Learned a lot. Stanlaw is a funny guy.

This class is awesome if you are into cultures, human nature, and why people do what they do. We watched a lot of interesting films and documentaries and he always had cools slides during his lectures to make them more interesting. The tests are easy and straight from his notes (I recommend buying them). He's also quite hilarious.

Somewhat hard class but he's a good teacher. He's cute and hilarious. HAVE TO BUY THE RED BOOK. It's a must. As long as you have that - you'll be fine. And go to the review sessions. I had no interest in this class and I'm getting a B... it's not THAT bad.

I must say that I absolutely disagree with most of the comments I've read here. I am an international student and I find both his lectures and tests EXTREMELY easy - so if you're an American, then this class should be nothing more than a piece of cake! I have learned so many interesting things without even realizing it because he made it so fun!

Anyone who didn't rank him well either A) has a less developed sense of humor or B) never showed up to class. Which is still not mandatory, he sells a copy of his class notes for 10$, and those are word for word the test questions. Incredibly easy A if you go to class at least 50% of the time, and he really knows his stuff, sometimes too well.

I loved this class. Stanlaw's lectures are so interesting because he actually knows what he is talking about. Buying the note packet is a must but the class really isn't difficult if you attend. I actually almost switched my major from Fashion Merchandise to Anthropology after taking this gen ed...

Stanlaw is awesome. He makes the class very interesting, although the $10 notebook of class notes he sells is not very well compiled. Other than that the class is well worth taking. I would recommend the class. The films in class are also fun to watch, the "Im marrried to the Co." book stunk!

I found this class to be very interesting. As for Prof. Stanlaw, he's very nice and approachable but his lectures can be a little disorganized. He offers to sell you course notes at the beginning of the semester. THIS IS A MUST BUY. Exams are not too bad if you have them. Smart professor and fascinating class. What more could you ask for?

Fantastic teacher very funny. the book of notes is a must buy. if he says there will be a movie DO NOT ditch it!! its on the tests non comprehensive. he is interactive i am an Anthro major and it was so much fun alot of people asked me if they should switch over after. lol take as a gen ed soo worth it!

Awesome guy! He's got a good sense of humor and is very helpful to those who need it. His study sessions are helpful too. I rarely went to class, but attended study sessions and I'm getting an A. Overall, I liked him a lot!

Dr Stanlaw is absolutely brilliant. His course was what got me to major in anthropology. Granted, he is disorganized, but there are things besides being orderly that factor into being a good teacher. Dr Stanlaw has an awesome message that he wants to get across in 185, and if you just pay attention you can learn it. Well worth it too!

People who say that this class is terrible obviously do not know what a good professor is when they have one. Stanlaw was not only funny, but also very helpful. He wants all of his students to succeed and that is why I got an 96 in his class. He goes off topic a lot, but I think that is what keeps his class interesting.

Super nice teacher, exams are very easy. Textbooks for the class are really cheap and we watch alot of movies. He loves to ramble but he's also really funny and easy to listen to

Stanlaw is a great professor who cares about his students. He teaches Anthropology which is kind of boring but he tries his best to make his students learn and succeed.Go to his lectures, read and you will fine

Buy is notes book and read it and go over his study guide and you should be fine. Read his novels that he assigns. I barley went to class and am getting a C-B. Class is so boring he just rants on and on. But shows movies a lot.

love him. funny guy

Dr. Stanlaw is one of the greatest teachers ever! If you're looking to learn about interesting cultures this is the class. Also, if you need to fulfill a Gen Ed requirement TAKE THIS CLASS! it's an easy A. I got a 101% in the class and as long as you buy the notebook and fill in study guides and attend his review sessions and you'll get that A!

You really don't have to go to class to get a good grade. But if you do attend the lectures you'll pass with an A no doubt.

Stanlaw is a funny guy and sometimes his lectures are interesting. Other times, they're pretty long and boring. But the class is pretty easy and he doesn't require a lot of expensive textbooks, which is nice. Stanlaw is a very interesting man.

I love Stanlaw. He's quirky and hilarious. Not to mention very passionate and knowledgeable about his subject. Only four tests, but they aren't that hard. We often connect our unit to popculture which is quite engaging. Lectures sometimes seem long but I think that's more because of when the class is, not Stanlaw's lectures.

Freaking love stanlaw. He's fascinating, funny, and a great teacher. I look forward to going to class with him.

I never bought the notebook (I'm too cheap). Everyone says he rambles but I pay attention in class about 75% of the time. I always show up to lectures and sit near the front on the right hand side. He may be rambling but if you are an English speaker he is very easy to understand I have a consistent A in this class... Come to class. Read the books

Stanlaw is very passionate about Anthropology. I was in an honors section of Ant185. He requires you to read a few short novels, but they aren't bad. His lectures are optional, but I enjoyed the commentaries. He sells note packets, which help with the exams. Overall pretty easy class and was interesting to me.

There's only four exams for this class and he does offer extra credit along with them. Definitely an interesting man, he's very passionate about anthropology. His lectures get boring sometimes but it's a pretty easy class to get through.

Stanlaw is a good professor. There is reading and you won't do well if you don't read it. The only grades are tests but the tests aren't too bad as long as you go to class (some questions you'd only get right if you went to lecture). If you do the readings and go to lecture you'll get an A.

Stanlaw is eccentric. His lectures are all over the place, but if you pay the $10 for his book of notes you can follow along pretty easily. His lectures are interesting and he wants people to have fun. The tests are easy to pass if you go to the study sessions. There are a few novels he has you read for fun and writing prompts for extra credit.

Stanlaw is an awesome professor. He gives you a study guide before the tests, and has a study review session the day before the test as well. He is a funny guy, who wants everyone to do well. His tests are pretty easy overall, with opportunity for extra credit before each one.

Great Gen-Ed class. Stanlaw sells a copy of his notes for the class which is really helpful. He's a super hilarious professor and makes lecture fun. Grade is built up of 3 tests and offers an extra credit paper after each test. Also holds study sessions the night before each test to go over material. Not too hard if you go and pay attention.

Stanlaw has a very peculiar sense of humor which he often displays in every class. His lectures can be dry and boring but are worth going to because he'll often give out answers to the test. He requires several books to be read and recommends buying his class guide notes (which I did and was worth it). The books are not needed to be read to pass.

Great guy! You can tell he loves anthropology and wants everyone to try to enjoy the subject as much as possible. Extra credit papers before each test, 4 exams, and that's it. Buy the note packet!! Very helpful! Also, make sure to go to all the review session! Makes the test a lot easier.

Easiest gen ed I've ever taken. You can buy a notebook with the entire lectures he teaches in it. Just go over the notes the night before the test and you'll be fine and do the extra credit papers he offers. His lectures are boring and you can miss all of them and still do good on the test. I definitely recommend if you're looking for an easy gened

Stanlaw is a great guy! You can tell he really likes what he does. His lectures are funny with jokes throughout the whole class. There's only four tests, and those make up your full grade, but he offers extra credit for each test and if the cubs win you get an extra 10 points. Great class if your looking for a straight forward gen ed

If you have to take ANT185, take it with Stanlaw! He offers extra credit for every test and lets you have the option to buy a booklet with all the semester notes in it. I never read the required books nor have I shown up to class much & I still have a decent grade just buy studying the booklet & taking advantage of the extra credit opportunities!

Jim (AKA Indiana Jones) is one of the best teachers at ISU. If you take this class, be mentally prepared to come to every class, even if you don't want to, do this if you want an A or B. A lot of the test questions are based on only things he says in class. This includes jokes too that he says! Read, watch the material given & you can get a 100%.

I loved Dr. Stanlaw. He is one of the best professors I have had in college. He is very funny and loves interacting with students. I would recommend him because of his clarity in teaching and because he really cares about his class.

The lectures are long/boring if you don't like the subject matter. However, the guy really loves what he does and tries his best. He always gives out a ton of extra-credit for no reason and brings his dogs, and snacks to the exam study sessions. The course is only grade by a few things but if you got above an 84% in the class he marked it as an A.

Solid class structure, monotonous voice so I ended us falling asleep more than once. Gives out a lot of extra credit and exams are a breeze. This is a good class to take if you require an AMALI class.

He always had stories to tell about his endeavors. Very interesting person!

Jim is an amazing guy, really funny dude and the class is interesting. He gave us the textbooks we need to read, so you don't have to buy anything. The tests are a bit everywhere and some of the questions are about the readings, so you will need to read. He gave us extra credit depending on if the Cubs won or not, so great guy, highly recommend

I love him so much, great professor. Lecture heavy and WATCH THE FILMS. The readings are also always on the test.

Best professor i've ever had. COME TO CLASS, his tests are solely about what he says in lectures and what's in the textbook/videos. He gives the textbooks online for free. His lectures were amazing, funny, and very interesting. Make sure to take notes and you'll easily pass. There's an optional extra credit assignment for each test. He's the best!

Great guy and tests are easy, they do include references that he makes in class quite a bit. no textbooks necessary

is he even mentions a reading, you better read it, and go to the study sessions and do the extra credit

stanlaw was a silly guy; you can definitely tell he is passionate about his subject! ant 185 was pretty chill. nothing besides readings for exams are on canvas so it's highly recommended to attend lecture LOL also your grade is purely based on 4 exams and nothing else. exams are easy if you do the readings, go to class, and attend study sessions!

Stanlaw is an engaging professor who makes ANT185 pretty chill. Exams are easy if you attend lectures, do the readings, and use study tools like Unstuckstudy. Just stay off your phone and you'll do great in this class!

Best teacher ever made me want to switch my major.

Possibly one of the best professors you'll have during ur time at ISU.

This class was super easy and interesting AS LONG AS YOU GO TO LECTURE!!! He is a super funny guy and just wants you to enjoy anthropology as much as he does. The course is only graded by exams but as long as you pay attention in class and read the readings on Canvas you will be fine. Would definitely take a class with him again!