A very clear concise professor. Assignments were hard, tests were alright.

not very socialble but does his job very well

midterms are killer

Loved the class, tough but great prof!!

His sense of humor is HILARIOUS! hahaha he is a GREAT professor

Tough but fair and hilarious

Funny, interesting, loved this class, probably cause he was such a great prof.

Great Lectures, makes sense of difficult stuff.

Very nice person, very very smart, great professor

If you don't think he is funny you are not smart enough to get his jokes.

Awesome teacher! Makes you work but is totally dedicated to students. So funny!

Very good teacher, kinda messy writing, funny dude. Makes this an interesting course but you gotta do the work!

Very interesting and fair. Talks pretty fast but can you blame him? You try explaining the history of human beings all in a single semester. He's very helpful and funny.

Very clear with his teaching, he always repeats things to make sure it is understood, yes his writing is horrible, but he admits to it and explains himself clearly. His tests are hard but he's fair!

Really great prof, goes fast but explains everything well. You really learn what he teaches you. Tests are fair, if you study hard for them you can do well.

Was in his class last year and he still remembers my name and says hello - I love that. He has a great sense of humour and he makes the material interesting... wish all my Anthropology profs were as dedicated and helpful as him.

I really liked him as a prof. His tests were easy as long as you did the readings, which were interesting. He explained concepts well. I never had done any biology before (only grade 10 science) and he explained that part really well. I pulled an A-

Very hard tests though marked them pretty easily. Very clear and interesting in class. Great prof.

I have had Jonathan for a couple of classes now. The first, he was helpful, but difficult to approach. After that, I got to know him a bit better and found he was a very helpful and caring teacher. He was especially devoted in the field school.

Pretty good prof. Good sense of humour. A little hard to approach at first. Pretty hard marker. Interesting lectures.

Teaching Style is very effective, is VERY approachable, he just doesn't outright give you the answer... which is awesome! Is always up to date.. looking forward to another class!

Good guy. Tests are very hard so study well. Always prepared for class, and answers questions well. Pop quizzes suck though.

He can teach...but he needs to sure power point...cant read his writing

That is to say, by virtue of the fact that indeed Professor Haxell uses rather too many 'Haxellisms'in a quasi-authoritative manner. In other words, his vocabulary is the product of an MA from York University, not that it's a bad thing! And overall, he ranks a 15 out of 10 on the annoying scale.

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An great teacher. One of the best I have had.

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Midterms and quizzes are fair, and at times easy as long as you study and understand the material. Is somewhat repetitive during lecture, but if you're listening you remember the material and don't forget it for the midterms. Most of material on exams are from his lectures.

"Kitty doesn't love you. Kitty OWNS you." Awesome teacher, very fair and funny. He's also kind of a genius. But you do have to work HARD in his classes.

He speaks incredibly fast and clear, makes a lot of jokes. The exams/tests are fair, but you have to really know your stuff. One of the smartest and technologically savvy profs.

Haxell is like having a cross between TV's Dr. House MD and Weird Al Yankovic for a prof. On the one hand, he's funny as hell. On the other hand, well, think of having Dr. House for a prof! (IE expect to have something worthwhile to say when you go to talk to him, and expect to WORK in his classes)

although he speaks waaaay to fast i think that he does a pretty good job. his exams are killer though

not a terrible teacher - actually interesting to listen to - but he's totally egotistical and not an easy marker. he may be helpful outside of class but i've been unable to get over his unapproachable demeanor

He's funny sometimes, but kind of unapproachable.

what can i say... Haxell is one of a kind. Funny, but Suble jokes. "honey, go and throw a rock at our dinner". I would recommened taking his class simply because of the content. He is rude to people i must say. But thats ok you only have to put up with him for 11 weeks

Professor Haxell is an extremely clear speaker. He is demanding but within reason. I came to university not to "get trained up for a job" but to learn and he caters to this. He also never singles out students, or relies on humiliation as a class control tactic. Excellent instructor. I will look deliberately for classes taught by him.

Not very personable to anyone, but if you ask him for help he will go over it for AGES until you understand. Expects a lot from students, but that's not a bad thing. Talk VERY quickly and it can be tough to keep up. I don't recommend missing a single class because you will miss so much material you will be in trouble for the exams.

If you attend each and every class, do all of your readings and study for the exams, you will do fine. He seems intimidating, and sometimes he isn't very personable, but just asking him will help. I would recommend taking his classes.

A professor you will either love or hate. He speaks quickly but repeats the same idea in many different ways. His tests can be difficult but they are always fair and it is possible to do well if you study. Seems unapproachable but is very helpful one on one. One of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Just be sure to attend class!

This professor gives a lot of information in class. His teaching style is particularly useful as he writes everything down for you to copy. He says points in a couple of different ways and repeats himself often, which is good for a thorough understanding of the material. His tests are quite hard, and textbook reading is essential.

My favorite prof by far.. he is a great teacher who has an answer to every question. If you attend every class your are guaranteed an A in the course.

This guy knows anthropology through and through. You can't ask him anything he doesn't know. Fun to listen to.

One of the most talented teachers I have ever met. The man knows everything, is incredibly witty and the tests are tough but fair. He seems kind of unapproachable and is sometimes kind of a **** if he senses that you're looking to coast but is very very helpful in clearing up things you don't understand. I will take any class he teaches.

Excellent professor! His lectures are structured so that note-taking is very easy, and he makes everything sound fascinating. Loves to talk to students outside of class. If you go to every class, you'll be well-prepared for his exams.

THE BEST!!!

Recently switched to the faculty of archaeology, Haxell is an extremely knowledgable prof. That said, his classes are extremely difficult and you will have to attend every lecture and read every reading. You will learn a lot, but you have to work for it!

Dr. Haxell for all intents and purposes is exactly what a university professor should be: extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and clear in his explanations. True, his assessments are on the difficult side, but entirely appropriate for the level of education. If you do your work in a timely fashion, you'll be okay.

extremelly high energy, may have a little bit of a napoleon complex but he is honestly a good guy and a passionate teacher

He is a great teacher! keeper me awake for a three hour long lecture every time. His test and exams are very hard and he is a very hard marker, but if you pay attention and study you will do fine. He is a very good teacher and very knowledgeable in his field.

Great professor! He knows his stuff for sure! He is also great to talk to but his classes can be hard. I am happy I finished with a B but if you do the work and keep up with the lectures you should be fine.

Haxell is actually a really good prof if you think about it. Ya you have to work really hard to get a good grade, and I have and I have gotten really good marks like A- and A's. In terms of getting your money's worth, he crams a lot of information into each so at least you're learning.

He is a really smart teacher and while he expect you to be able to keep up you learn quite a bit in his class and he is really helpful if you go in for help!

Favourite prof at Laurier for Archaeology. He is hard but if you study the lecture notes the way he has written them you will do great on exams. By far one of the most knowledgable profs in what he teaches. You will definitely learn a lot in his courses!

Haxell goes Very fast in lectures, making kt hard to keep up notes wise, but as long as you take decent notes, you're golden. his exams are difficult, and you will go to the literal last second trying to finish, but he is a fair marker, so if you put in the effort you will do fine. If you ask questions after class, he is always willing to help you.

Does move pretty fast, and knows his stuff. I wouldn't consider myself the smartest guy out there but I worked hard and studied what he taught in class and did my readings and got a A-. His exams are tough but fair and if you study properly you will do well.

I hated Haxell when I first had class with him. I thought he went too fast and didnt care about his students. This changed when I started taking charge of my own education. He expects alot but he is one of the only profs I actually have learned from. He is also really good at explaining things; go to his office hours

Haxell is a brilliant guy. But man.. are his tests ever hard. Not very many evaluations, so the tests are worth a huge amount of your grade. Most people seem unable to complete the tests because they are so long. Very long short answer portions, and usually an essay question at the end. Know your stuff and study extensively if you want to pass.

Professor Haxell is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful, but you have to ask for the help, he won't seek you out. His marking is very difficult but appropriate for the education level.

Nice professor and is super helpful! A little intimidating at first but is actually funny and approachable as the semester goes on. Tests are super hard though and very heavy (also weighted heavily). Pop quizzes (not weekly) that are mainly on the textbook. The material is very interesting but the tests and exam are so hard. Responds to emails fast

Jonathan is amazing. His class is extremely hard and is not to be made a joke of. He challenges you to become better and to try your best. This course is not an easy A. He is one of the most passionate, amazing professors that I have had the opportunity to learn from, you just need to reach out, but if you do he is always willing to help you.