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Nice and told the truth. Very Funny!!
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Kristina is not an "easy" teacher, but she's very very good... you'll learn a lot in her class and she can be a lot of fun. Just make sure you do the reading!
just don't be dumb, late, or obnoxious
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Kristina Casper Denman is a teacher you would be lucky to have at ARC. She truly loves her subject matter, and although she could seem a bit intimidating at first appearance, if you just ask for help she will do whatever it takes to help you out. She is un
the only reason i get my butt to school is for her class. i feel engaged always in her class she is the best teacher i have had every class of hers i can take i will
I dropped her. Shes very abrassive. Funny thing is, she really liked me, and still greets me in the halls semesters later. I dont like the way she insults students openly in front of the class. This is why I dropped her. Jennifer Stidger is much better.
I have taken all of her anthro classes except for primatology, north american indians and magic. PHENOMENAL teacher, will scare the crap out of you on the 1st day of class but loves what she does and knows what she is doing. If you are absent, contact her somehow, email, phone, and raise your hand when you want to say something, you have to participate in every class, and saying "i don't know" isn't participation. If she likes you, she will try to convert you to an anthro major like she did me!
Best anthro teacher in the whole school. Some might consider her harsh and abrassive, but she just says outloud what we all wish we could. I've gained a wealth of knowledge in her class and not had to suffer through classes aimed at the lowest common denomonator. Rock on.
Don't be late to class!!!
I am not a morning person at all, but I got up to go this class everyday at 8am, 4 days a week in the summer. I wasn't really that interested in Anthro and just was taking it for GE, but she made in fun and interesting. She is the funniest teacher I've had at AR. She calls on people who she doesn't think will know the answer and will kinda make fun of them if they don't, so you have to have a sense of humor about yourself and keep up with the class.
Absolutely wonderful.
I took her for physical anthropology and she was a great teacher. She can be a little rude at time and if you are late she is very rude but be on time and you will be fine. The tests are kind of hard but she goes over everything you need to get a good grade. Also there is no homework which is nice
She is an amazing professor. She's funny and she can teach. Anthropology could certainly bore some people, but not in her class. Just don't get on her bad side.
This was a very good class and the professor was exceptional! After taking Casper-Denman's class I am seriously considering changing majors. Read the chapters assigned and take good notes, you'll do fine.
She genuinely likes Anthropology. If you are her 'pet', it will be a wonderful semester. But if you get on her bad side for whatever reason, it will be the longest most horrifying semester of your life. And there is no rhyme or reason as to why you get on her bad side. The material and tests are VERY easy. Just show up and take good notes.
VERY harsh, loves to pick on people. If you don't like harsh, sarcastic people, stay away from this instructor. There is nothing kickback or relaxed about her. If the bell goes off before you arrive, you are late and so is your homework. She treats people like they are children. I am getting all A's so there is no reason for her to be so mean.
She is tough--but this IS a transferrable course! She has every right to lock the door once class starts--it's disrespectful and irresponsible to be late! I never thougth Anthropology would be so interesting--but she made it so! If you do your work, you will EARN the grade you deserve.
She is one of the 3 best teachers that I ever had in my Life. I liked the way she teaches. Most people would find it tough but for me it was very helpful and fun. She is a fun teacher and has a great heart. I suggest everyone to take her class.
Pay attention, be on time, turn everything in and you will do fine. Yeah, she's sarcastic, but I really enjoyed the class I took with her (Archeology). If you have the opportunity and desire, take this class with her.
She's awesome! she's funny too. Don't get on her bad side...ie: don't be late and actually do your work and she'll be the best teacher you ever had! Honestly one of my favorites. She is dedicated to her work and students that actually care. She's always there to help you. I deffinetly recommend her.
one word; manhater. she is smart but tries to hard to be funny. she gets one in never. her tests are hard because you never know exactly what the essay question is going to be on and since the tests span 3 chapters, there is a lot to study. i got a b and was happy with that. take her if you are female and laugh at nonfunny sarcastic jokes.
She is an amazing teacher! Her class is easy, because she gives u the information to study for! I got an A from her spring semester! She rocks, she is funny, smart, cute, perky, sarcastic ( in a good way).
Mrs. C-D has a great style of teaching. She practically tells you what is going to be on the exams. We review EVERY day...why would anyone fail this class? Anyone who takes this class who LISTENS, reviews his/her notes, reads the chapters, and participates in class discussions SHOULD get an A. Isn't that what makes a good student?
In the first day of class, she warned everyone that if you don't like sarcasm then it's best to drop her class. At least she's aware of her character flaws. If only I knew how extensive this flaw was then I would have taken her advice. She definitely has bad manners with her sarcasm and unfunny jokes. The only people that laughed at her jokes were
She isn't pleasant to be around. Her bad manners and sarcasm really spoil the class. As was said before, her jokes suck but she can't control herself and must go on and on.
She plays favorites and treats everyone else like children. Very annoying teacher that expects you to know more than you should. I mean, most students don't want to take these crappy courses but they're required. She needs to understand that and take it easy on those who aren't the best at anthropology. If you like lame comedians, then take her.
BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD . . . If you are lazy and have absolutely no intelligence then you will do bad, if you have half a brain you will do fine . . . people who don't like only don't because she pushes her students to do better!! She makes everything fun and is ALWAYS available to help during office hours!!! BEST teacher at ARC!!!
She's the worst instructor I've had in ARC. How can you not see how she treats some people compared to others? She judges you before she gets to know you. There is no reason for her to snap at people the way she does. She has no composure. She doesn't believe in equality and holds grudges against students she dislikes for trivial reasons.
I loved her! She was great. She keeps an interesting class, is helerious. I dont understand how you can not pass the class. I took her for both anthro classes. Shes great and easy. People who dont like her are people who dont know how to memorize! Shes great! Take her!
she is a great teacher, she basically hands you the test in her lect, she is funny and keeps you involved, I loved it and it was a fri. night class! speak up, and show up and you are fine. book needed for lectures. take notes, and study a little, not much effort needed, but she can be inspiring if you let her. would def. take her again.
The best teacher on campus if not just the best teacher ever. I've taken many of her Anthro classes and loved them all. Not only is she a great person but, she will convince you that you like anthroplogy. I had never taken an Anth. class and then I had Anth 300 and she got me hooked. Everyone who goes to AR, NEEDS to take one of her classses!
Shes right in the middle for me. Shes a good teacher, but her personality isnt the best. I dont like how she makes me feel like an idiot after I ask a question so sometimes I dont participate, but as far as teaching goes, shes one of the best. All you really have to do is pay attention and take notes and youll pass. Her exams arent even that hard.
Mrs. Casper-Denman is a HUGE power trip. Completely plays favorites, and is unfair in her grading if she doesn't like you (which is usually for a small reason). Holds grudges, so if you are late once or miss a class once, she will hold it against you forever. Whatever, I'm sure her precious "Anthro Club" will disagree and do GREAT in her class (bec
Oh my God, a UC transferable course is actually treated like a UC course. How horrible. Honestly, if you just take the class seriously instead of dicking around you'll do fine. She's a great teacher, she just doesn't put up with people not taking the class seriously.
Mrs. C-D isn't prejudice against anyone. And whoever said she doesn't like people of Middle-Eastern background is EXTREMELY wrong. Read the text, attend every class, answer questions (at least try), write everything she puts on the board, don't dick around. There you go, you have an A.
Prof C-D came off too sarcastic to the point of being rude in the beginning of class. But she was very straight foward about how the class would function and how grades were assigned, so I stuck with. Turns out she is quite humorous and although her sarcasm can be harsh from time to time, grin and bare it and you'll enjoy the class and do well!
This teacher is the funniest and greatest teacher so far!!!She is the BEST EVER!!!
I've taken several classes with Mrs. C-D, and found in each one that she was extremely clear, informative and helpful on each subject. If you participate in her class, you will do well. If you act like an idiot, she will treat you like an idiot. Being one of her "precious Anthro club kids" is not required for an A.
Pay attention, do your work, be on time, and you'll be fine!
Mrs. C.D. is the best teacher ever! She is great because she draws you into what she is teaching with personal experiences and the threat of being called on in class. I loved the sarcasm and have never laughed so much in any class. She rocks! I wish all my teachers were like her.
WORST TEACHER EVERRRR!!! avoid her at all cost... she doesn't care about her students and their education because she's too busy trying to embarrass them and hurt their feelings. She's immature and rude; she thinks her jokes are soooo funny, but they're far from it. Unless you like being called a "dumbass", I recommend not taking her class.
I really enjoyed being in her class. She has a witty, dry sense of humor (which runs in my family) so I got a lot of good laughs too. Text not too hard, tests not too hard, just be sure you do your final paper *exactly* like you're told and get it in on time the last day of class. She only required one final paper and was very serious about that
she is horrible teacher i ever had. she don't know how to respect other people. she don't understand student's feelings or problems ever. very unprofessional. always humilate her students as much as she can do even though sometimes she will talk about ur family and talk**** about them too.she is crazy, no sense of humor at all.
Mrs C-D teaches the way all profs should. You will learn in her class. She really knows her stuff and is very approachable. Classy, witty, takes pride in her work and does it with style. If your a flake or a dip, don't make the trip. But if you want to walk away with a better understanding of who you are, I highly recommend Mrs C-D!
Do not take this class. You will dread going to class everyday. Trust me. You have been warned! It was not fun at all. It was not even entertaining. Bad, Bad, Bad.
super helpful, loves the subject, and is so precise about telling the class everything she's going to test you on. If you treat her with respect, she'll love you, don't, and she won't give you any back, weird how that works...
Don't let her intimidate you, show up and do your work and she will leave you alone (for the most part). She refuses to answer my questions sometimes even though it is information that directly ends up on the tests. You might have to learn the course without her help at times.
She is VERY reactionary & sensitive to what her students are doing & can be spiteful if you mess up. She could walk the line btwn strict & vindictive better. You will laugh a few times. She's got a lot of knowledge to impart, but her attitude is in the way. Do the reading & assignments & you'll be fine. At least she's upfront and honest. No tricks
I love this teacher! she is funny and she makes me want to learn and listen!love her! If only more teachers could be like her, there would be more motivated, educated people in the world.
This teacher is GREAT!! She is funny and she makes students interact in class and listen.On my first test I got a D because missing class, but I got my act together and I get B's. I have never had a teacher who made me WANT to work so hard!I wish more teachers were like her. You're my hero Mrs.C-D
Prof. C-D has an encyclopedic knowledge about primates. Ask her anything, seriously.
Best teacher ever!!! I have never had a prof so determined to have a class pass and take an interest in her class. Every assignment is crystal clear and Mrs.C-D is great at answering emails and questions. Her humor is amazing and I would take as many classes from her as possible. Some of her classes even have take home exams. Couldn't ask for more!
GREAT TEACHER! she helps you and makes the class interesting.. only take her if you can learn how to take a joke.. people who are tight asses dont take the class.. you have fun and also learn stuff she keeps you on task and her tests are easy if you can take notes which she writes on the board soo all you have to do is copy not hard at all!!! oh an
i have never had a teacher like mrs. c-d. she cares so much about her students that you want to well for both yourself and her. she is proud of her students when they do well and is also very understanding when you don't do well. attendence is a must, but everything on the tests is on gauranteed to be on the board...so take GOOD notes! shes good
Took Phys Anthro with her... Mrs. C-D totally rocks. Very informative and very helpful. She's hilarious which makes it even better, truely!
Kristina is an absolutly awesome teacher!! She is not for the weak, unintelligent, shy, or feeble hearted. Show up (on time), take notes, do your readings, raise your hand, and I promise you will have one of the best semesters ever! I took her class over two years ago, and we are still great friends! I never would've made it to SDSU w/out her!!
i loved her and her classes. however, they are not classes for the "easy a". she makes you go to class and do the work to get the grade. she is very sarcastic, be warned; but she is not malicious. she is always willing and helpful when you need help in class, especially for sources. if you have an interest in anthropology you will love her!
MRS CD IS THE BEST PROFFESSOR IVE EVER HAD SHES HILARIOUS!!! IF YOUR READING HER COMMENTS AND U SEE PPL SAYIN SHES RUDE.PLZ DNT BELIEVE IT THE ONLY REASON THEYRE SAYIN THAT IS BECASUE THEY DONT HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR, OR THEY CANT TAKE JOKES. HER CLASS IS THE BEST YOU SHOULD TAKE IT. SHE KNOWS A LOT AND SHE HELPS A LOT. JUS MAKE SURE U TAKE NOTES
Great teacher. A brilliant professor with hands on experience across the academic spectrum. Strong credential. Fun! Make sure that you know that Africa is not a country. Oh, and don't show up late in her class. T.P. San Jose.
Mrs. C-D takes a course that would otherwise be boring as hell and makes it not only bearable but a fun time. Show up on time take notes and have a sense of humor. No homework except a lot of studying for tests. great class you really do learn a lot of interesting things.
great class!an hour of comedy! be ready to take a joke and some humiliation, because she gives it regularly. funny teacher, and a great class
Worst teacher over. She think she is funny, but she is not. You would think her class is her own personal crappy comedy hour. She also swears a lot. She goes out of her way to humiliate students and does not foster learning. She makes the classroom horrible and tense.
Mrs. C-D is a very helpful and interesting teacher. She is funny and uses quite a bit of sarcasm so if you can't handle either one, don't take her. The class was phenomenal! I can't wait to take another one of her classes!
Mrs. C-D, seriously the best teacher ever not only in anthropology but all together the best teacher i ever had....shes super funny and you'll look forward going to class, i had an eight weeks class with her and it was hybrid, she had no homework, and all her test were take home tests, its basically the stuff she covered in class, so just take note
GREAT TEACHER!!! She is very real. She speaks her mind. Very clear easy going teaching style. Do read your material. She has inspired me to become more in touch with what is important in life. You might not be interested at first, but this class is far from boring. She is full of great information. I strongly recommend any of her classes.
Great teacher, though not the best for non-majors. Her lecture classes are good for general ed, but her more adv classes require a lot of dedication, especially in Primatology. If you're a major, she's the best though. Very passionate and fun. But if you only want the units, maybe go with Patrice Gibson. No zoo trips.
She is helpful and really knows her stuff. The people who say bad things about her are the ones who don't try in her class (note the spelling and grammar limitations in most of their reviews.) Be there on time, respect her and do your work and I promse you won't have a problem. You may even enjoy yourself - what a novel idea! Truth: she's the best!
Professor Casper-Denman is a truly unique teacher, who really cares about her students and wants them to be inspired by what they learn. She also has a great sense of humor. Mrs. C-D is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience in her field of work, which she is happy to share if you just ask. One of the best teachers I've ever had!
mrs. c-d is the most incredible teacher i've ever had! she makes sures everyone understands the material, and trust me she'll know when you don't, it's like her 6th sense or something. she'll know everyone's name by the second day!! i actually looked forward to going class! it was actually fun! haha, this is the most chill class ever! love it
Mrs.C-D, She is a really a good teacher! She knows her stuff, her teaching style is great. She makes the class very interesting and makes us all laugh. She is one of the best teacher's, I've ever had!! I just took her ANTH 310 class this summer. Take her class, you won't be sorry!!! D :)
Prof C-D is an awesome teacher. Keep up with the work, and you'll do fine. If you need any help, she's very accessible and will help you out because she genuinely wants you to do well and learn all the concepts. Plus, she's super funny in a sarcastic way, which is my brand of humor, anyway.
Prof. C-D is awesome! She is super funny and her class is cake as long as you do the work. She is extremely passionate about anthropology and extremely knowledgeable. She made me want to change my majors! I would recommend her to anyone.
Mrs. C-D can be a fantastic Professor, if you're on her good side. She can be downright mean to people who ask too many questions, and word to the wise, she does NOT tolerate talking in class, period. No essays, study guides well in advance, all questions taken from lectures and notes. There's no text book so attendance in mandatory.
An amazing teacher! By far my favorite thus far. I'm taking Archaeology right now and I'm a nursing major lol I just love her classes! Open note tests which are very easy if you attend class...She will have you cracking up and she will put you on the spot! Love her love her love her! Take her classes I know I'll keep taking them!
Mrs. C-D is great. Got me Interested in Anthropology. She is sarcastic, but in a funny way. I would recommend this class to anyone who really wants to learn about Anthropology. I do warn however, if you cannot take a joke, do not take this class. She also puts her students on the spot, which is cool because it will make you learn more by reading.
Mrs. CD is the best teacher you will find at AR. She truely understands her students and will keep the class light hearted. There is no better balance of fun and learning. Im a pysc major and I studied more and did better on all my anthro tests than my psyc tests! Just be on time to class. Take notes because everything on the board is on the test!
She is a great great great professor. She is very clear and tells you everything that you need to know to pass her class. Going to class is a must if you want an A. She makes jokes and is a smartass when people dont know what they should but it is always joking and she does it to everyone. She always answers questions clear and direct. I love her!
She is off her rocker. Seriously... she is crazy, and she knows it. The class was easy but I wouldn't take her again, she's super dramatic and likes to hear herself talk.... or preach. She's also very condesending!!!
Mrs. CD is a really great teacher. As long as you actually care about your grade in the class and try she will be very nice to you. People who have anything bad to say about her obviously didn't show up or didn't try in class. She will tell you absolutely everything you need to know for the tests. EVERYTHING. I have taken two of her classes and nev
she makes class fun. Some find her rude, but she doesn't bs which I like. Because bs is super rude, or like she would say craptastic
so for all you people who don't like mrs. c-d, it's because your a dumbass and you lack a sense of humor. basically she's the coolest, and extremely open-minded, and probably the best teacher you'll ever have. take it from me, if your not a jackass and ethnocentric toward others, mrs c-d will love you and teach you so much! i recommend her! :D
mrs.c-d is the best teacher ever! she emails you back instantly almost. she's respectful and fun! i absolutely love her! rude people don't like her so much thought, but that's because their disrepectful and expect to have respect return to them. mrs c-d so cool, she lets them know when their being a complete ****! it's so funny!
Mrs. C-D is awesome! She's sarcastic as hell, extremely knowledgable and doesn't give out or take BS. Those of you who didn't like her, you have no backbone or were lazy...and you'd have to be extremely lazy to fail her class. There is no homework and the tests are take-home. I recommend her for anyone who wants to learn and has a sense of humor :)
I started the class only taking it for my G.E. credits. I ended up changing majors half way through the semester. Mrs. CD is an amazing teacher. She is sarcastic, but she warns you in the begining of class so you were warned before hand. Her tests are easy, everything is given to you at the beginnin of the semester and if you ever have questions sh
She is funny,smart, intelligent,hot and the most awesome professor you can ask for. What more can you ask for? Loved her class every minute and I actually learned. Very interesting material. Although it's not my major will probably remember it for a very long time. Mrs C-D will you marry me? Do not miss an opportunity to take this course from her
Mrs. C-D is an exceptional professor. She's sarcastic, punchy and provocative. She doesn't hesitate to give you clarity on the subject, and she personifies all the best qualities of a good instructor. She will have you fascinated and engaged. She's an authority on what she teaches, and I walked away having a new found respect for Anthropology.
Prof C-D is hilarious and hella cool. cheeaa
Prof. C-D is awesome
NONE OF THESE RATINGS HELP. How are the classes? grades hard? notes on tests? requires text? essays? etc. insight on class is important.
Pay attention to the lectures. they are key, write down every word, trust me it WILL help. take home tests based 99% on lecture. 5 page paper is a snap because your writing it on w/e u want as long as it pertains to the class. shes quick and witty but shes the best. all her classes are EASY. her syllabus will be your bible for duration of the class
She uses profanity and acts as though everyone's entire world should evolve around her class. She is totally inflexible if you must be out due to illness or have a conflicting commitment the date that a test or paper is due. I have never had a worse professor. Disabled students should avoid her classes completely.
basically if you fail this class, it's because you're not met to be in school. all you have to do is go to the zoo and observe the cute little primates and take notes on it. mrs. c-d really does care about her students and she'll work with you if you need help; she wants everyone to succeed! i love mrs. c-d! :)
go to class, take notes, and pay attention. there are about 3 take home test based on in class info, and one final research 5 page paper. easiest a you'll ever recieve, if your not an idiot.... there are also extra credit opportunity, but you kind of don't it, well i didn't
I'm not really a fan. She plays favorites and will go out of her way to be cruel to the students that she doesn't like. She gets offended if her class isn't your world and I don't think she's really qualified in what she's teaching. Still, the class is easy enough if you show up on time and do the small amount of work she assigns.
8 week hybred. She holds students accountable for the chapter readings and come prepared to discuss. Great teaching style and very funny never a dull moment in her class
If you are interested in anthropology take her class!! She has a passion for this subject and loves people who do as well. She is a very good teacher and very helpful to her students.
Makes everything easy to understand, emails back almost instantly. Always has times for your questions and keeps everything light with humor. She is very sarcastic, all is joking. GREAT TEACHER AND MENTOR!
She is a great teacher! She really knows her stuff and is passionate about Anthropology. She is great about making sure you know the subject. You do need to study a bit for tests but she is really clear on what you need to study. Just a warning, she is very sarcastic so if you dont like that in a teacher dont take her class.
Call her Ms.C-D I am going to teach the rest of my life and she is as good as they get.Her classes are real and the Lab was awesome. If you want something real and aren't afraid to study this is the class for you. She has almost inspired me to be an Anthro Major. Slackers and posers, don't take her unless you are willing to learn!!!!1
MRS. C.D is the most AWESOME-NESS teacher, one of her students recommendened her, i took one of her classes and never going to leave.
This was my second class with Mrs. C-D. She is a great teacher with a whole lot of passion for Anthropology! I highly recommend taking any Anth classes from her. She is always very helpful and is fair in her grading. She really makes sure you know the topic and what to expect from the class. FYI - No textbook needed for this class.
Great class if you want an easy A. However, if you really want to learn about cultural anthropology then find a teacher who actually teaches it. Take-home exams are so easy but they don't test your knowledge on the subject. The paper can be written about ANYTHING unrelated and you will still get an A even if it sucks. Spend your money elswhere.
Extremely easy class if you read, participate, and show up. No HW just take home tests and a 5 page research paper. Attendance and participation are mandatory, or your grade will suffer. Read b/c she will call on you and stare you down till you say something. Funny how people do not understand this concept in college. Great professor and fun class.
It's hard not to get an A in this class. If you show an interest and try to exceed expectations the class will be that much more enjoyable. She will also notice and appreciate the effort. I just read the book and followed the guidelines in the syllabus and ended up with the highest grade in the class. I would highly recommend her.
shes very sarcastic.you have to at least open your mouth one time in class to get participation points.dont be late or absent.she doesnt flex around her rules.take home test are easy.if she asks you a question and you dont know.say you dont know or she'll stare at you forever and i mean forever. she will get annoying at the end of the semester.
Maybe the person below me is just too damn insecure! She won't put up with BS, but can you blame her? Extremely smart and helpful. A kind person and a huge heart. Proves everyday she has passion for her career! She is an inspiration to all to work hard at what you love! Show up, do the work and you will pass her class!
Excellent teacher. All you have to do is FOLLOW directions: listen, attend, take notes, and learn. She can't make it more clear for you than that. Don't show up late (she hates that, with good reason). I wasn't an Anthro major til I took her first class. Now I'm a double scientist - one of which is an Achaeologist - thanks in part to her.
Mrs. C-D is a wonderful professor. Her class is extremely organized, and she is ridiculously informed in her field. She won't tolerate rude students in her class (not that she should), and is always helpful when asked for assistance. Expect a well-thought-out class with a sarcastically funny lecture.
The most memorable, helpful and caring Professor I've ever had. A great person to get to know.
mrs. cd is amazing hands down. if you need clarification she will explain something so simply you will get it. one thing you need to know is a "buttload" is an anthropological term in her class :) all her tests are take home and are for the most part easy. easy A in this class. did i mention shes amazing? oh cause she is.
Hands down an amazingly passionate and caring person. 3 hour classes never went by so fast and I'm left with a feeling of loss now that the 8 week class is over. If you've ever had any interest in learning about the religious beliefs and practices in other cultures (past & present) or even more about your own religious beliefs take this class!
By far one of the most amazing teachers I've taken in my entire college career. She's absolutely amazing, funny, helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. If you have the opportunity you would be stupid not to take her!! She's awesome!
She is a great professor. A little bit sarcastic, but in a funny way. She's very clear about what she wants done. Do that and you will be fine. Come on time, participate in class, and do your homework and you'll be fine.. If only the topic was more interesting to me. Three hours of anthropology isn't my cup of tea.
She likes to joke around a lot, which can be good for helping remember little facts. Toward the end of the semester however, she got a little overwhelming with the sarcasm. I love sarcasm but she can sometimes seem offensive, even to me. Don't take her classes if you're easily offended. If you have issues with being late or absent, just don't be.
Everything is crystal clear from the syllabus. Follow those guidelines and read the book as well as review the material before coming to class. She calls on all the students to participate and if you don't know the materials, you'll end up the fool. For ANTH 300, 5 exams and 2 project papers. Everything is take home.
Advice: First day of class grab a nice seat b/c for the rest of the semster you're going to be sitting there, Casper-Denman does a seating chart and she will lock the door right when class starts. If you are late you will have to knock on the door and she will not let anyone open the door except for her. Follow directions and you'll be fine!
awesome teacher! she's hilarious, interesting to listen to, and the class itself is interesting. definitely recommend this class..only thing you might not like is how she hates when people are late and when they dont follow directions...but just follow the directions & you'll be fine..so yeah, take this class :D!
This pro does not use a textbook for an online class. The class is taught with notes that she has written that are as comprehensive as a 5th graders. The first anthropology teacher that I absolutely would not recommend. Sheight be great in person but online she is not helpful and pathetically rude if you don't know the answer to her assignments.
Read what everyone has said about being late and textbook use. Actually a very easy class if you follow directions and instructions. Yep, plenty of sarcasm, and it is at everyone including herself. But if you are offended easily, just don't take the class.
She is a wonderful teacher, funny, caring, and very helpful. Her lectures are entertaining, and her passion for the subject is contagious.
Mrs. CD is very, very funny and kept this class upbeat, interesting and intellectual. She adds much to the textbook meaning you learn "how" to be an archeologist or should I say, if you want to learn how. Mrs. CD has a sense of humor, she is not negative sarcastic and is a joy and an inspiration.
Take this class if you have any inspiration of truly working in the field of Anthro! Mrs. CD will walk you through everything you need to know in field study patiently and thoroughly. She will even get you involved in conferences or give you guidance on getting involved in field study, ON HER OWN TIME! She's awesome, she cares and she makes it FU
Mrs. CD is a very kind, educated professor who actually cares about her students. I've always hated history classes, but I love her class. I'd definitely take one of her classes again. All tests are take-home and there's very little homework. She's hilarious if you're fast enough to catch some of the (sometimes sarcastic) comments she makes.
GREAT teacher. Very passionate about the subject and her students =)
she is extremely passionate about her subject. she is fair and sticks to the syllabus. absolutely no surprises! she expects respect and some people have a problem with that which is funny to me. She will be flexible with you if you comunicate with her your needs. she genuinely cares about her students and their success. totally recommend!!
Mrs. C-D was one of my first college professors and I fell in love with her teaching style. She doesn't overwhelm you with bs busy work. She is passionate about the topic. She doesn't have favorites, she just doesn't like slackers and loves hard workers. I took her for physical anthro and magic, witchcraft, & religion. Got A's in both/ had a blast
Great class! Mrs C-D is a great teacher! As long as you show up for class and do the work. If you do have to miss class and have a good reason, she will give you an opportunity to make up the work. Otherwise, be on time and ready to participate. This was my favorite class thus far! If you need help, ASK for it! She wants her students to succeed.
Professor C-D is an outstanding professor. I was so nervous going back to school but she made the transition seamless. She really cares about her students. I love her class!
Fantastic professor. Actually cares about her students. She really knows about what she's teaching. I have no interest in Anthro and have a hard time with those kinds of subjects but she made it easy to understand.Tests easy & take home. Attendance is important, but the class is engaging, so you won't be bored. I highly recommend this professor.
If you are willing to show up on time and have done the reading so you can participate you will do well in this class. If you don't, you will issues. Mrs. C-D keeps the class interesting and makes you want to learn more. She has a sarcastic sense of humor, if you are easily offended, this might not be the class for you. If you want to learn take it
She will keep you intrigued through out the entire 3hr class and tell you awesome stories of her experience and insight of the field that will carry along the course material. anyone who's given her a bad rating was probably a student she had no patience for and it was nice to see a teacher not put up with BS. take her but plan on BEING THERE!!!
Yes, if you take this class then plan to be there and do not miss class. Its an easy A if you show up everyday because she gives you the vocabulary already. you can fail the class because she answers everything already, you just need to know how to put it on the test. too bad she's not teaching next semester. great teacher. Also take home test.
By far one of the best classes I have taken. Mrs. C-D provdes real life experiences with the material. She really cares for her students. If you show up to class, participate and ask questions when you are not clear then you there is no way you cannot do well in her classes, unless of course you just don't do the assignments/exams. AWESOME!
This Prof is very easy, very smart. I learned a ton! She's very funny, but crosses the line sometimes. She's teaches her opinion and holy crap if you have a different opinion. She warns you about her sarcasm and profane language. I didn't mind it, i learned alot and thats what I wanted. If your opinionated and conservative, do not take her class.
Mrs. C-D was by far my easiest teacher to get along with. She's sarcastic, humorous, and helpful. She knows what she's talking about. Her only fault is she's extremely opinionated. Overall, she's a 4/5.
Looks like a sweet lady but she can be very profane & extremely sarcastic! She is sweet & I didn't mind the rest of the package! Kept the entire 3hr class amusing & interesting! However, it might put some people off. No exams/quizzes, only weekly assignments, but to my surprise I learned a lot! She knows her subject well & definitely recommend her!
Go to the zoo and do ur worksheets. put ur hours in and u will do fine. she will explain the data sheet. do not be late!
Mrs. C-D makes class fun and interesting. She makes everyone answer a question at least once during the class period. I like this because it forces you to focus and pay attention to the entire lecture. She is also easy going and friendly. She jokes around a lot but I know she doesn't mean to offend anyone. Over all great teacher. Favorite class!
MRS C-D IS WONDERFUL! Super easy class, extremely helpful, quick at returning emails. She really makes learning fun...even if it was a 3 hour class. Her sense of humor is hilarious. Best of all, she really CARES about her students and WANTS them to succeed. love love love her.
Mrs.CD swears a lot, is very sarcastic, and has a lot of sense of humor. She's very strict about not talking in class, using of cellphones, and tardies almost like we're in elementary class lol. other than that she covers the course materials well and if there's anything you don't quite get she helps you out. She responds to emails on time as well.
Chimpanzees are great apes. Mrs. C-D is fantastic. Teaching parallels that of any quality university and her demands are similar. If you want to sleep, talk, text, or show up late- no mercy. Act like an adult and you will be treated as such. In general very fun and interesting courses! Will be taking more from Mrs. C-D!! love love love her!!!
Mrs. C-D is FANTASTIC & sarcastic. I REALLY enjoyed her class. I didn't know what "Cultural Anthropology" meant before her class. She has take home exams & she goes out of her way to help you if you don't understand something. As long as you are on time to class, respectful, PAY ATTENTION, do your exams & turn them in ON TIME she will love you.
Great professor her lectures were always interesting she got the whole class involved. She is very smart she know her stuff. do all the assignments and participate in class.All the exams are take home. And really easy show up to class always dont miss any classes she takes role every class. Great professor take her!!
Mrs. C-D is hilarious. One of the best teachers. Loves her subject and really wants the class to learn and care. She is sarcastic and confident. But that's how strong women are. Yeah she will cuss, and set you straight if your late or talking, however, that's how anyone would be when they aren't getting respect. Taking her classes in the future!
She is an amazing teacher. She is great at keeping the class interested through a 3 hour long night class. She is always willing to help and is very approachable. All around amazing.
Mrs. C-D knows her stuff. She does take roll every class session and your grade is contingent on in class participation. Take home exams make the homework easy. She's prompt about e-mails and quick to help. She gives plenty of opportunities for clarifying materials. She's sarcastic, entertaining, and a really nice lady. I'll be taking more courses!
She is an amazing teacher, Enough said!
Mrs. C-D is wonderful. She is sarcastic, funny, straightforward and serious. She expects her students to show up on time, participate and be respectful. She encourages questions if people don't understand. The exams are take-home essays. An easier A could not be had, if you show up on time and participate, do the homework, you can't possibly fail.
Amazing Professor best I have ever had!
BEST professor ever, hands down.
Great teacher who is passionate about the subject. Great understanding of the teaching material and easy to understand study material.
Professor C-D is freaking awesome. From her love of salty language to her "don't mess" attitude, I loved coming to her class and will sign up for her other classes if/when I have the opportunity. Don't try to pull anything over on her, she's nobody's fool, but she is an excellent, passionate, informed and interesting person and educator.
Dr. C-D lives up to the hype. If your enrolled in her class be prepared, focus, and reserve judgment until the class is over. Don't make up your mind based on these reviews. Dr. C-D will challenge you, anger you, & make you laugh. She will push boundaries, make you think and you WILL LEARN.. Hmm.... what she's supposed to do as a Professor
BEST Antho teacher hands down! Easy class, funny teacher and really enjoyable class! I recommend anyone who needs an anthropology class to take her!!
Thee BEST professor I would say. Do not take her if you don't like to follow your syllabus.. If you do, everything needed is based on participation and assignment given! Most amazing thing is, she gives TAKE HOME test! Thee BEST!
Dr. C-D is the best professor I have ever encountered. She is witty, smart, compassionate and understanding as long as you don't BS in the class. I highly recommend her for any classes that she teaches
Mrs. CD is one of the best professors I have ever had. She doesn't put up with any slacking or laziness, & definitely don't be late to class! She can be crass & sarcastic but she is witty, tells awesome stories, & is totally fun. Plus take home tests!! I loved her class and HIGHLY recommend it for anyone who needs an Anthropology class!
Mrs. C-D is an awesome anthropologist. She helps the thickheaded "me" see into myself. Thank you for opening my eyes!
really awesome. really straight forward. You know what she wants and expects and is really great about communication….and take home tests. Duh.
Show up every day because participation is required 200 pts! You only need to ask/answer a question once and your participation is done for the day. Oh and Take Home Tests. TAKE. HOME. TESTS. Yes you read that right. Final Exam? TAKE HOME. She swears a lot and is hilarious. Makes the class enjoyable and makes you want to learn her material.
Everything is on the syllabus read it religiously. Take copious notes. The tests are super easy and take home. There is no reason you shouldn't get an A in this class. She is funny, sarcastic, and doesn't put up with bs. Great teacher. You will learn a lot!
I'm a DSP student and I loved her class and she does work with you. Sure she may use some cuss words but who doesn't nowadays.She doesn't like when people don't do the work or turn any tests later then when it's due. Other than that as long as you do the work and answer a question each class you'll be good.
There are 8 exams which are just writing assignments where you read a short article and apply Antho vocabulary to the article, not very difficult but can be time consuming if you let it. Those are due every 2 weeks which is nice. Also, there are weekly discussion boards which are very easy as long as you do them. Easy A if you put the work in.
Professor Casper-Denman is wonderful! You should defiantly come every day because there's 200 participation points that are easy to get if you just say at least one thing each class period. I know it sounds cheesy but I always look forward to this class. Easy work load. Your voice matters to her very much!
She cares about success of her students. Expect participating every meeting, and she does take home exams and a couple of papers. Best class ever!
Mrs. C-D is great. She gives take home tests in lecture. Great class if you need it. Very helpful. Make sure if you cannot make it to class email her or else she will get a little ticked. I would take her again. She is smart, kind, and cares about her students.
There are no take home tests in lab. Can be a hard class if you do not study. Take really good notes and ask questions. Mrs C-D is very helpful and cares about her students. Studying and showing up to class are the key to a good grade. Very good teacher.
Take good notes. If you miss class, email her, and get notes from someone else, you'll need the vocab for tests. You'll use the book but she frequently disagrees with it. Be prepared to be called on. Try to answer her questions- being wrong is okay, not trying isn't. Avoiding eye contact doesn't work, I tried that. The terror will keep you alert.
She is absolutely amazing. She may come off as abrasive but she is hilarious and truly cares about each one of her students. If you miss class you MUST email her. Tests are take home and not too hard. Papers are ok, she is there to give feedback and help but she will not ever hand you the answer; though she will talk you through till you get it
Mrs. Casper-Denman is one of my favorite teachers here at ARC. You have to attend class everyday and participate as there are 200 participation points that are yours to lose. She tells it like it is and doesn't sugar coat anything. Part comedy act, part knowledge bomb, you will definitely enjoy any class she teaches. Highly recommended! -Vinson S.
READ THE SYLLABUS to survive. 4 take home tests 200pts (you have 2 weeks to complete) and participation 200pts (show up to class and speak at least once during the discussions, be ready but not afraid). I've taken 5classes with her and have since transferred and added anthropology as my 2nd major:)
Best teacher ever!!!!
She is amazing!!! She also keeps the class entertained with her sense of humor. She may be intimidating at first, but don't fret! Just do the work and study and you'll do fine! I'd definitely take her for every one of my classes if I could!
GREAT CLASS!!! Lab was by far a stressful yet fun class, she makes learning bones, and all primates easy. 4 Exams, labs, Zoo report (which was fun), and 200 participation points just for showing up and being there on time and participating in class.
She is an amazing professor! Lectures are always fun and really interesting. She really cares about her students and tells you everything you need to know to be successful. Take-home tests are always a plus and you have plenty of time to complete all assignments. Definitely recommend taking her just so you could experience her greatness.
I know people have said this but... She is by far my favorite professor or for that matter, favorite teacher that I have ever had. She not only makes sure you know the topic but actually cares about your education (more than some of the students care about their own). She is unfiltered, which I LOVE and makes the subject a pleasure to learn.
Mrs CD is awesome super helpful does not give excessive amount of homework very understanding Organized syllabus is up to date with due dates and readings tests are mainly online everything she lectures on will be on tests no surprises. I would take her class again She is to the point and always there when you need her.
She is one of the most helpful and caring professors you'll come across. She truly cares about the success of her students. She will call on you randomly in each class session, but as long as you proactively participate in discussions, then you will not have to worry about it. I definitely recommend her and the class!
Professor C-D is amazing! Three things are essential to passing this class with an A. 1. Come to class prepared 2. Participate in class every day 3. Do the EASY homework I was not interested in Cultural Anthropology at all, but professor C-D made it interesting and fun.
Best class I have ever taken. Professor C-D can seem a bit harsh and intimidating at first, but stick it out, she is an amazing teacher. I learned a lot and she genuinely cares about her students.
Professor C-D, is the best Anthropology teacher out there. Took her for an 8 week ANTH class for FALL 2015 & it was a pleasure to go to her class & listen to lectures. I LEARNED A LOT! Has take-home exams (assignments) that take some time but are fairly easy! Very interesting lectures and amazing TEACHER! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! TAKE HER!
Knows her subject matter well - she's a primatologist. She made Physical Anthropology easy to understand, punctuating her lectures with passion and a wealth of personal experience. She treats committed students with respect, but stay away if you are not committed to attending classes or reading the material. Respectful of personal beliefs.
Professor Kasper-Denman is a dynamic speaker and gives pretty interesting lectures. She is passionate and extremely knowledgeable in the field . . take her ! She teaches well enough that she doesn't have to give a ton of additional tests and homework. However, she is no push over!
Absolutely incredible teacher. I have taken other anthropology teachers at ARC and she is by far the best. Take-home tests which are amazing and easy, and you will still learn so much from her. She didn't make us buy the text book. Calls randomly on students, but it keeps you on your toes! Also very funny! Take her classes you will NOT regret it!
I absolutely adore Dr. Casper-Denman. She is a true expert. I never thought I would be interested in Anthropology but, I love her and the subject material. She commands your full attention, as it should be. I am a non-traditional student, meaning I am older than a lot of the typical students. I came prepared and left amazed.
She is fantastic. She knows her stuff (which she should she's been doing it for like 20 years). She is very caring. Never have I had a professor convince me to switch majors until now. If you wanna take her class expect online homework (not much), lots of class participation (just pay attention and use critical thinking) and a whole lotta sass.
One of my favorite professors at ARC. Her class was so interesting, i had her for lecture and lab and it was great. Definitely learned more than i expected. I had her last year spring 2015 and i still remember 90% of the material that's how good she is. Do yourself a favor and take professor CD you won't regret it one bit TRUST ME!
Hilarious! If you have class with her make it there 15-20min before hand otherwise you will regret it! I thoroughly enjoyed her classes! I also had taken her Lab, take them together. All of her class material is on D2l a week before class starts so make sure you are prepared!
CD is great, this being my third class with her. While she is an all around fun teacher, great instructor, and a good person, if you aren't a fan of social justice you will not have fun when she talks about any kind of social issue. Even as a minority student myself, it was uncomfortable when she went on rant.
She's an amazing professor. If you fail it's your fault. She gives you a week to do a one page paper. She types your notes for you so you don't even have to buy the book. She's really sarcastic and cusses a lot but that's what makes her so great. She really cares about her students and lets you make up participation if you email ahead of time.
Professor Casper-Denman is a straight shooter. I absolutely love her. She cares a great deal about her field and her students. She is one of the best ever at ARC. Take her!
Mrs. C-D is one of the best professors overall that I have had at ARC. She is an overflowing fountain of knowledge and is very enthusiastic about what she teaches. She genuinely cares about her current and former students. I HIGHLY recommend her. You will not go wrong! :)
If you do not do the work, you will not pass. If you do not show up, you will not pass. If you show up and do not participate, you will not pass. If you show up, try to participate, and attempt to do you work you will pass. If you're struggling, tell her. It is that easy. So long as you tell her what's happening she'll work with you.
Class is an easy A if you show up and do the relatively simplework. The problem is the class environment - her personality cult. She often goes off on rants about something she read off of Buzzfeed, while most of the class worships her opinions. Acts very hurt when the same people fail to do the simplest assignments.
Good teacher and you can tell she is passionate about what she does. Didn't even need to book as she provided lecture notes from each chapter. With a little effort, you are practically guaranteed an A.
Sad this class is coming to an end... Mrs. C-D made it easy to wake up at 7AM for lecture, and I am definitely not a morning person! Attendance is a must for participation points. There is one assignment and one discussion prompt due every week online. Very manageable. Love her learning style. Learned a lot! Take her.. You'll be glad you did!
Participation matters, hilarious, Makes the content easy to understand . Definitely would take another course by her. She is
I loved this woman! I loved her so much I decided to take another one of her classes next semester ! She is clear on what she wants and she is hysterical.
Dr. C-D is an awesome professor She is passionate, understanding, funny, & cares for her students. She hand writes her lecture notes so no book is required. She is sarcastic in a good way. Be on time both in class and with assignments, be prepared to participate and you will pass! Emailing is a MUST if you need to miss or be late for class.
Took Antro310 with her before & now Hist330! She is one of the best professors out there. One discussion board & online assignment due each week! HW is manageable & takes about 2 hours to complete! Also don't miss class & be on time b/c participation & attendance matters! Take her for all your classes! She's funny & sweet! LOVED HER CLASS!!
Mrs. C-D is so funny and very sarcastic. I took her for anthro300, which is relatively easy, since she only assigns one assignment plus a discussion board a week. The downfall was class was 3 whole hours long on a Saturday.
She is the greatest professor I've ever had. She is amazing in every way. I take classes with her just to see her lecture every week. She is also an incredible person. Her lectures are like comedy shows, but you actually learn stuff too. Just follow the instructions for the assignments and you will get an A. No exams!
Mrs. C-D is hands down the most amazing professor I have ever encountered, I have taken almost ever single one of her classes and plan to complete all of them, and I'm not even an Anthro Major. If you want to feel inspired, feel cared about, feel heard, be apart of amazing and hilarious lectures, and take home tests, look no further. I love her!!!
This particular class: LOTS of discussion & sharing. Could sometimes be frustrating (for me, personally) but I still loved this class. Prof C-D is so kind, funny, and wants people to succeed. She assigns weekly articles (never very long ones) and you have a paper to write and turn in online based on it & the week's vocab words. Not hard.
C-D is a great teacher. she believes stress is too high on college students, so no quizzes or exams, just homework that is straightforward and fairly simple if you listen at all in class. write down whats on the board and you can't lose.
I was turned off during the first weeks by the amount of assignments & their redundancy; same assignments/objective every week, different topics. But, I grew to appreciate the repetitive format, with a full-time career & family obligations it was nice having an easy to follow format with little surprises and a supportive and responsive professor.
If you're not a liberal do not take her class because you will suffer. She is very open with her views and many modern issues are discussed in class. She is very intelligent and sarcastically humorous. No textbook at all, just weekly article readings and responses, plus one presentation and one paper. Fun class!
TAKE HER ANTH310 ONLINE CLASS YOU WON'T REGRET IT. One assignment and discussion board a week, that's it. No tests or quizzes. You learn so much and it is a very stress free class! TAKE HER!!!
She is the greatest professor I've ever had. She is amazing in every way. She is also an incredible person. Her lectures are very interesting and you will learn a lot of things from her lecture. she keeps the environment of the class very friendly. Just follow the instructions for the assignments and you will get an A. No exams and no book required
She's a fair grader. Sometimes treats her Anthropology class like it's an English class; overcritical of non-anthropological matters. Not too tough on assignments. Participate in a group discussion, read an excerpt form an outside source, and read her proprietary text book chapter, and complete all assignments and you'll be fine. Some extra credit.
I took Hist 330. Just Love love love this professor. She is truly amazing and more over her lectures are so interesting. Love attending her lectures. Her assignments are straight forward and are on Canvas. Easy A if you follow her directions.
She is amazing. Waiting for her class every week. Recommend to everyone.
TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! Dr. CD is amazing !!! She makes class interesting (super funny) and she keeps it so real! Do exactly what she says and you will get an A. No book, she gives you all the notes you need. Attend class & participation is mandatory. There was weekly readings, discussions, and written assignment (2 paragraphs and 5-10 vocab words).
She is the most caring professor I've ever had. I took her through my study abroad program in London and she comes from a different school than I do. All I can say is that I wish I went to ARC because of her. She genuinely cares about her students while simultaneously not taking anyones bs. One of the best anthro classes I have taken by far!
Kristina is the best professor I have ever had. She has a funny, sarcastic sense of humor that makes her lectures all the better. She encourages students to participate, due to participation being a big part of your grade. I took her class in London and wished she taught at my college instead because I would take another class of hers in an instant
My favorite teacher that I have ever had. This teacher really cares about her students. HIGHLY recommend taking her. Amazing women
I took this class with Professor CD while studying abroad in London. It was a class about British Life and Culture; the weekly discussion boards were interesting and relevant to the lectures or field trips scheduled during the week. She is an amazing professor and always available to her students; she wants you to succeed and she shows it.
I am taking my third class with Mrs. C-D, and I'm not even an anthro major. She's inspirational, caring, extremely intelligent, communicates well, and is so fabulously sarcastic. Also, many of her classes have little to no textbooks required. I highly recommend taking as many of this professor's classes as possible. Show up + participate + HW A!
One of my favorite professors ever. She is so caring and understanding, and had many inspirational talks. I learned so much in this class and truly looked forward to coming. She makes you feel like your important and deserve to be heard.
Mrs. C-D genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She is extremely intelligent, kind, and funny. Just follow her directions and you will pass - she tells you on the first day of class what exactly you need to do to get an A. I would definitely recommend taking one of her classes! She is the best professor. period.
Mrs. C-D is a great professor. She truly cares about her students and is really entertaining. I usually get really tired in class, but it's difficult when the class is highly engaging. She doesn't make you get a textbook and all the notes are online, there aren't any tests or quizzes. Its all graded off of participation, attendance, and doing hw.
Professor C-D is an amazing human being. I loved her anthropology class and I love the way she teaches. If you want to pass make sure you are never late to her class and participate when she calls ur name. She only makes you do a weekly assignment based on an article so try to do your best since she didnt make you buy a book.
Prof CD is AMAZING. Don't think twice, just take her if you get a chance. She is enthusiastic, passionate, caring and sometimes funny. There are no exams in this course. You get points for weekly take-home assignments, participation and attendance. Regardless, you learn a lot. She wants everyone to succeed. 40 students - 36 got A's and 4 got B's.
Not a bad professor, quite nit picky on every single detail for online anthropology. No textbook use, just one assignment about an article and a discussion question per week. Pretty easy once you understand the exact specific format and details she want in the assignments, quite vague the first couple weeks. Offers one extra credit assignment.
Hello, I took three classes with Mrs. C-D, great professor highly recommended
Great professor, I took it at the same time with ANTH 300 back to back and it was not problem at all. Make sure to practice before the exam. Highly recommended
Mrs. C-D is one of the professors that I will never forget. She cares about her students. Great class, highly recommended
She's a nice professor. She'll answer your questions and help you with stuff. BUT her course design leaves a lot to be desired. Your entire class grade is based on assignments. Which sounds great, but those assignments are based solely on articles & her own written notes - which are informative, but sometimes rough. it's a slippery slope.
Not "awesome," honestly. The only source material is her own "chapter notes." Not too many things due in this class, which can be nice. But ALL of your grade is based on the weekly assignments - based on the "chapter notes" and an article. She's oddly particular when grading as well. It's a slippery slope if you fail an assignment. Hard to recover.
One weekly assignment and discussion board based on chapter notes and article. She wants all assignments related to the article only. Her notes and articles are often unrelated making it hard to connect the two. One extra credit assignment. Depending on whether or not you have the format she wants down, you can pretty much predict your grade.
No quizzes or tests. Only two easy assignments every week. Ones a discussion board and the other you have to read an article and apply it to her notes. Most of the time the articles don't even pertain to the notes, which can drive you crazy. Like you literally have to be on drugs to find a connection between her notes and the article she assigns.
Super easy class with just a little effort. Dont be disruptive and youll be fine.
Easy A! You do 1 discussion board a week, you dont even have to reply to people, 1 written assignment relating her own written notes about a chapter to an article she finds. The annoying thing is sometimes her notes don't relate to the article at all and I sound like Im having to make up nonsense to figure out how they relate. No tests/quizzes.
This class has been by far one of my favorites. I took this class online with Mrs. C-D and ALL assignments and discussion were completely straight forward. There is no final or testing. Just assignments! Missing ONE assignment will drop your grade down tremendously. If you do all the assignments and class discussion this class is an easy A!
Amazing professor. Each week a short hw assignment was due based off of the weeks reading and lecture. Participation's important, and she will call on you, but as long as you do the reading you'll be fine. If you have an issue, talk to her and she will definitely help you. I would take more classes with her if I could. Take her, you won't regret it
Honestly Mrs C-D was one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. She understands that most people who take Anth 300 won't major in Anthro and takes that in consideration. She knows that we have a life outside of school. She has a very easy class. One easy assignment on an article you dont have to read. you get 200pts at the beginning just cuz
Prof CD is the best. I took her 8 week online summer class and got an easy A. Just read the article and apply the terms (which she provides in a Word document) that are applicable to the reading. Also post a 3 sentence weekly discussion. I spent 2.5 hours per week. It was a stree free class. She also gives one extra credit during the semester.
Professor Denman, she discourages her students with her comments and her grading. She always comments about your weak points. I have never heard anything from her that motivate me. Although I spend too much time on her assignments, unfortunately, I always get bad grades and bad comments from her.
Class is okay if you want an A but be prepared to read and do essay like papers every week. The material isnt engaging and its the same thing every week. read an article found online, write what you learned/what it was lacking. wanted to learn about magic/withcraft/religion deeper but its just repeating info from article into essay. dissapointed.
Processor Kristina Casper, wants you to choose 5 vocabularies from the particular chapter then defined them and give examples only from the article that she brought. the article that she usually gives doesn't have any connection and relation to that particular chapter at all. and she destroys your grades if you miss any word.
Prof. Denman is so so so harsh grader. Currently, I am taking 5 classes which are, Organic Chemistry, English Writing, History, Calculus 3 and this class ( ANTH 300). in all of my classes, I have A except this. I spend too much time in her assignments even morethan my other classes and still, I have a B in her class. She is so picky in grading
Mrs. C-D is an amazing professor and person. I've taken her classes a few times and she never disappoints. Her assignments and discussions are very straight forward and she gives great constructive criticism. Follow the assignment rubrics and you're good. She genuinely cares for her students and will push you to your full potential.
Professor C-D is very passionate in what she teaches. She is such an amazing professor. We had a weekly discussion board and a small writing assignment about an article she gave us and her notes. If you show up to her class and do the work then you will get an A. You literally have to TRY in order to fail her class. No stressful tests ever!
Very easy class. Grade consists of short weeks writing assignments and discussions. Clear grading criteria and consistent instructions for assignments. Interesting material and well rounded. Would deff recommend!
She is one of the best online professor I have ever had. Supper understands. Little work. Not textbook required. All you do is read her notes, apply the vocab words from the notes to the article you read, and discussion. That it!
Amazing professor, so good this is my 2nd time taking her! No books required, 1 decent sized passage to read a week & about a half page write up about it & 1 discussion board post a week! Simple, straight forward, & she gives great feedback!
She is a great professor. This class is an easy pass. She literally gives you an article to write an essay on. Its super simple. Do not take this class if you have not taken English 300. Also if you do not have prior knowledge of other religions it would be easier to find another professor because you will struggle.
Great class notes and great articles that we had to read for homework assignments.
I took her class last semester. She is so picky. She actually doesn't care if you have a lot of classes or not or if English is not your first language. She only cares about her lectures and if by any chance you missed to put a comma (,) in your writing then she won't give you the full credit for that assignment. I strongly do not recommend her.
The worst for online. She is not a good professor for online courses. We are barely halfway through the semester and we don't know anything STILL. The first exam requires you know the bones BUT THE NOTES AND TEXTBOOK DOES NOT SHOW US. She is very critical and criticizes a lot of your work but can't take criticism back. Anth 300 shouldnt be hard lol
She is a very picky grader and does not care if English is not your first language. She does not emphasize what she wants on the assignments specifically and really cannot take criticism back when you tell her to explain things. Maybe she is bad online because she has such high ratings here. I suggest taking her in person rather than online.
I strongly disagree with those who said that she is not a good professor. We are already done with ANTH 300 and it was the best class in ANTH I saw. We had very easy assignments three paragraphs, the first two with three sentences minimum each and just 5 vocabulary words+ 1 discussion each week. These students wants to sleep and get an A! amazing!
This class is the best class for ANTH 300. Do not listen to those who say that professor Kristina is not a great professor. You can not find a class better than that! Wonderful class! The work load is great and the method which professor Kristina teaches is very effective and you will feel it while being at her class.
The best teacher ever! Loved the way she was organized with the assignments, grading, and discussions. Mrs. C-D is a professor that loves and knows her subject really well. Take her if you can, you wont be disappointed. She cares about everyone to pass this class and she is always available to answer any questions.
Had to read assigned material and write short essays like "here is the material, tell my what you learned". Class is easy to pass, little work. Class would have been extremely interesting with the right teacher. This teacher taught me next to NOTHING.
Professor C.D. Was awesome. Her modules were easy to follow and she provided great content. No midterms or finals. Weekly assignment and weekly discussion boards. She gives great feedback and is very understanding. I decided to take another one of her classes this semester! Highly recommended.
Easiest professor you could take for ANTH 300. Every week there is just an article, which you read then write a short reflection about; and a discussion. The articles she chooses are usually interesting, so that is a plus! Her notes are simple enough for a middle schooler to understand. NO EXAMS. Honestly, no way or reason to fail her class.
I really like Mrs.C-D, she always gives feedback and comments on everyones assignments/discussion. She has great communication skills, which I really like. She is understanding also. There are weekly assign/discuss. Her assignments are easy to do. Clear instructions for homework. I would say the reading isn't that bad. You can finish hw in 1 day.
Pretty easy-going and friendly professer and the class was overall okay. It was a pretty mid experience but great for GE requirements.
Awesome. Typed lectures are clear, well written, not super long. Very clear expectations, good directions. One short written assignment based on article + one discussion post w/ no reply requirements. Great feedback. Good communication w/ weekly emails. 1 extra credit, a short writing assignment. Excellent class.
No textbook reading. Each week, her lectures are 6 pages of double-spaced, typed notes she has created. The weekly assignment includes 3 sentence discussion board (no responses!) and one weekly article she provides. The article requires 2 paragraph responses and 5 vocab words relating to her lecture notes from that week. Great format to learn from!
Prof. C-D is an amazing person and an equally amazing teacher. She truly cares for her students and is genuinely interested in teaching. She provides great feedback and responds to emails almost immediately.
I wish I could take her again! Despite requiring little work, I really feel like I learned a lot. Class consisted of her posting lecture notes, participate in a discussion board, and read an article the Professor posted, following an assignment on it. No quizzes, no tests. This class was really easy and she really cares about your learning.
One of the easiest classes I've ever taken. The assignment is the same every week. You answer a question she posts on the discussion board and then read an article and write like a half-page response. No tests, no finals, no projects, no textbook. If you need a class for the multicultural requirement, take this one. I learned so much in this class.
Kristina Casper Denman is a nice professor. I recommend her as a professor for anthropology. I took this class for credit. Every week You will have the same assignment. Reading, and then you will have to write what you learned in this article, the articles were interesting and I learned some interesting stuff.
I love her! She is an amazing and caring professor. You can tell that she is very into the class and also every topic that we are doing that week. Her grading is very straight forward and she really cares for her students! This is the first class I actually enjoy reading for.
This class was so easy I loved it. Weekly article readings and responses, and weekly opinion question survey type things. No tests, no quizzes, no essays, no midterm or final. Take this class it is great!
Straightforward class, weekly discussion board and reading assignment. You can finish it in under an hour. She is also a nice person.
Absolutely recommend! I had lots of issues in my personal life and Mrs C-D was absolutely caring. She made time for me to make-up my work and even messaged me asking if I was okay. As long as you are honest, she will do her best to make sure you pass! Assignments are simple and she is fast to respond to questions. Do not miss out on her!! Take her!
Professor Casper-Denman is a true gem- very positive & responds to questions quickly, if you have an opportunity to take a class with her you should not hesitate to do so. Assignments are clearly laid out, not overwhelming, easy to understand, information is interesting and easy to follow. Two a week with an opportunity for extra credit. .
Very easy class. The assignments are structured the same but focus on a new topic every week. I would definitely take this class again. Clear instructions and grading criteria. No tests or quizzes. Weekly discussion post required. Teachers leaves comments on post about what you can fix in an assignment. Easy A if you follow the instructions.
easy class. same assignments every week but different topic. No final or tests. Do the work and you'll get an A
I have loved taking ANTH310 with Mrs. C-D. Since the set up is pretty easy and there are not tests or quizzes, I feel less pressure on myself and I feel like I am learning anthropology rather than memorizing anthropology.
class was unbearable and she will mark you down points for any minor mistake. weekly essay assignments and discussion posts. lectures felt like 6 hours because they were so boring and i learned absolutely nothing because we never talked about anthro. she created tension with certain students and was unprofessional and rude
One of the worst classes I have taken. Professor was nice, but I do not recommend this class if you actually want to learn.The class was like a side quest. No tests or exams, just a weekly "essay" and discussion post. Never learned about anthropology, just random topics. Very easy A. My class was hybrid (one day in person, rest online)
Remarkably easy class, but one I enjoyed. Lectures were fun, easy to get engaged. Homework is easy and you learn something new with each article read. Notes are thorough and contain a lot of easily digestible information. Attendance is mandatory, but they are understanding of circumstances and will excuse absences with proper communication.
I liked her! She will make an effort to remember everyone's name, so be prepared when getting randomly picked on to answer. You do get to learn about lots of culture and your peers' cultures. No tests, exams. Just weekly assignments & discussions(No need to do replys-THANK GOD). I had fun overall, easy class.
Have taken 3 online classes with Mrs C-D and would take a hundred if I could. Changed my major bc of her! SO responsive and caring and grades quickly. The content was so good and I still think about the things I learned. Challenging but not at all overwhelmingly. The ONLY thing I hated was 8am instead of 11:59pm deadlines like every other class.
Took Mrs CD for ANTH 300 and Hist 323 and she is one of my favorite professors. I prefer taking her in person lectures so you can learn more about each chapter and ask questions about. Her lectures are entertaining to listen to and she makes lots of jokes. Weekly assignments consist of reading articles and discussion posts. Overall, great professor
One of the best professors I have ever had. Homework was so easy and interesting , no exams. She is super funny and helpful and cares about her students. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
Mrs. C-D is an amazing instructor and cares so much about the success of her students. The work is very consistent: two readings, one discussion board, and one short essay per week. She uses the same format in all of her classes, both on- and off-line, with the only difference being that you're expected to participate in the in-class discussions.
Mrs. C-D is fantastic! She cares so much about the success of her students and the workload for her classes is is very consistent: two readings, one discussion board, and one short essay per week. She grades assignments every week so you always know where you stand. Her course material is super easy to read and digest.
This subject matter is Mrs. C-D's specialty (she has a Ph.D. in Native American Studies) and while she is very upfront that she is not Native American herself, she approaches the topic with care and respect and a great deal of knowledge learned directly from Native American professors and Elders. TW: the subject matter is uncomfortable at times.
Second class I have taken from her and she is nothing short of amazing. She can and WILL reach out to you to help you catch up on assignments if life circumstances get the better of you. Articles are fascinating, along with the notes. She also provides quick feedback on assignments and responds fast to emails. Truly a joy to have her as a prof.
Professor C-D is engaging and cares about student success. The workload is light but informative - easy assignments, no exams. unstuckstudy AI was a big help for study prep.
I unfortunately did not have the same good experience that it seems like many people had. I took Prof C-D online, and she was not helpful. Some of her grading and mark-downs didn't make sense to me, and when I asked for clarification, I didn't get any. It didn't seem like there was ever a clear rubric. I would not recommend her for online courses.
This class was fairly easy. Just proofread and double-check it is up to standard. There are weekly discussions that were easy and fun topics and a weekly paper that was super simple. If you are full-time or taking harder classes and need more to fulfill credits this class is an easy one to add. Trust me. The professor is very kind and helpful.
What a kind prof. Easy class, but dont let that fool you! You will actually learn. Only graded by weekly discussion and assignment. no required reply to students. no exams or quizzes. weekly assignment is reading an article and answering questions about it. I'll go as far as saying she's the best prof at ARC. Beautiful inside and out:)
Mrs, C-D is an awesome professor. She's wants her students to succeed. Her style of teaching makes it easy to get an A. No exams, or essays. Easy assignments, 1 simple 3 sentence assignment a week with vocab. words, be sure to spellcheck and proofread. Her communication w/students is top-notch. She's clear about expectations and grading.
Class wasn't what I thought it would be. You just read articles every week and write up a summary. Same thing every single week. Thought I would learn literally anthropology of food through human existence. Nope. More like cultural anthropology but based in present day. She's nice and grades fast. But I don't feel like I learned anything.
This class absolutely sucks. I thought I would be learning about food in cultures throughout time. Nope, we read articles about grocery store dates. Plus, It is boring articles every week. All you do is write in this class. If you're not a strong writer stay away.
Not a very deep dive into the material itself, but an easy A for sure. She really respects your time and has a sense of humor. Lectures feel meaningful, and she truly cares about what you will take away from the class. Also, no tests!
Professor C-D will give you a great class experience. The class discussions are very interesting and have a variety of topics that will relate to what you are learning. She has a welcoming and respectful attitude despite her jokes and sarcasm. She's open to any question and will answer to the best of her knowledge. She's also very fast with emails.
One of my absolute favorite professors at ARC!! Mrs C-D's classes make you think about how you interact with the world all the while learning something new. I would highly recommend any classes that she teaches!
literally dont take anyone else. super light work load. super nice. nothing crazy js one discussion and one easy assignment weekly. same thing every week. no final no midterm no quiz. doesnt take late work but is understanding of circumstances. take her!!!
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