Very clear notes ... great choice for gen. ed req.

In all of my 10 accumulated years of higher education (I have two Bachelor's Degrees) rarely have I encountered professors as superior as Dr. Williams. She is brilliant, a superb lecturer, very approachable, and amusing. I can't say enough in praise of this remarkable woman. Take any class, graduate or undergraduate, that you can with her.

Dr. Williams is a great teacher. I was interested in her lectures the entire time. She's super insightful and funny. She is extremely helpful and very sympathetic to students. There is a lot of material to take in so be sure to go to class and read all of the material even though attendance is not mandatory. Book is required for the study guide.

Fantastic teacher, lecturer, and human being. She is extremely helpful and really wants all of her students to do great. This does not mean she will give you an "easy A", but she will help you in any way she can. If you haven't had the pleasure of taking a class with her yet than you are missing out.

I took Sex, Gender and Culture and she was great! There was a bit of trouble with her work in Egypt but she definitely understood and extended deadlines. She responds very quickly to emails and so does her TA. They are very helpful and understanding on a need for an extension on deadlines. Would definitely take her again!

I took this as a Mixed Mode Class. The material was EXTREMELY interesting (one of the most interesting classes I've ever taken) and she adds relevant info from her experiences as well. LOTS of reading but assignments are easy and straightforward. If you do the work, you will get an A.

Dr. Williams is one of the best professors I've had at UCF. She is extremely interesting and invested in her students. I took the class Honors and loved it. However, her tests took a RIDICULOUS amount of time to study for...if you're not interested in the material I would suggest taking an easier professor like George Long for Human Spec.

I took her Medical Anthropology class as a mixed mode course and it was fantastic. She is understanding, easy to talk to in and out of class. Yes there are a lot of books, assignments and the course is reading heavy but it is easy to get around that. I never read all of them and I didn't attend class for a month, just make sure you do the assignmen

Currently taking her for Egyptology and I love it. Like the others have said though, she gives extensive lectures and it's important you take detailed notes of anything you think is important. There is a LOT of reading and media to watch, but I found her tests mostly only focus on the notes in her lectures and anything she highlights as important.

While there were a few hiccups with posted work, she always got them fixed and gave appropriate extensions to submit the work. For this class, make sure to use the study guides she provides as an outline for your notes. There is a lot of reading, multiple lectures, and a video each week, but it's doable if you pace yourself. I learned a lot.

I really enjoyed Dr. Williams' class. There is a lot of material, but the book choices were great! You also get to watch fascinating documentaries and video clips. The online course setup was well-organized and had fun pictures and readings. She always responded promptly to my emails and was kind and caring when addressing student concerns.

She's a great professor with easy assignments. She drops the lowest grades for some of the quizzes and the discussion posts. She cares about you and understands that life comes first. I wish I could take her for more classes.

Professor Williams was solid! I only took this class one day out of the week and the rest was online, my only complaint about the way she handled class is that she wasn't really on top of grading, but kept posting homework and quizzes anyway. Do each module study guide she posts and you'll be fine for every exam and quiz. Recommend taking her!

Dr. Williams is very intelligent in her field and I have a high respect for her as an Anthropology professor. The tests are very specific so be sure you're 100% prepared before you take them (they're online.) Quizzes aren't bad. Papers are easy enough. Just make sure to take the class seriously and you'll be alright.

She gives great lectures and understands life comes before school. If you just go and talk to her if something is going on, she will work with you if she sees you're making an effort. There is a decent amount of homework, but nothing insane. And all of the exams are taken online from home so she wants you to use your notes for them. Great class!

Lectures the whole time but she makes it engaging and funny. A quiz and an assignment due every week online. Assignments were either discussions, papers (3 in total). Three tests and they were about 60 questions with short answers, but she gives you about 3 hours to complete them so more than enough time with it being open book.

Dr. Williams was so great as a professor. Not only did she give solid lectures that were easy to follow, but she was charming and always had answers to students' questions. There's a couple of assignments weekly, but all exams and quizzes were online and open book, making the class easy to pass. Get the textbook, it'll help a lot.

Despite the bad reviews, Professor Williams class was a breeze. The subject itself was interesting and Williams delivered the material well. She does take attendance through an index card system so attendance is pretty mandatory. Even if you miss a few classes youll still pass. All exams and quizzes are online so its open book.

Dr. Williams is very fair, and gives you a ton of options NOT to fail. Very respectful and thorough. Her rating scared me, but once going through the class, I don't know why I was scared! Thank you Upper level class made easy.

The epitome of what online courses should be. Prerecorded (and interesting) lectures, engaging activities, and small group discussions combined with reading and writing assignments. Seems like a lot but is well organized and thought out. Professor is understanding, kind and knows her stuff. Cannot recommend her enough, go i-Vikingr with Dr. Lana!

One of my favorite GEP classes that I've taken. The material in this class is very interesting and Dr. Williams does her best to make the material fun and exciting. The tests for this class are open-notes which is nice, but it is important to study because the information can come from many sources.

I took professor Williams back in summer 2019 and I have to say that she is tough but she does a great job of teaching the subject. She is very knowledgeable and the material is tough but if you are up for the challenge, I recommend her, the score doesnt do her justice.

The course was flawlessly organized. Dr. Williams is highly intelligent, detail oriented, and humble. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and is the type of professor that you're honored to have met. It seams like she gives a lot of work, but trust in the process because she's actually making it easier to connect and absorb everything. TAKE NOTES

Grades consist of 3 discussions, 15 quizzes (drops the 2 lowest), 3 papers, and 3 exams. She posts powerpoints and lectures and a "study guide" for each chapter. Quizzes and tests are open note. The required book is a lot of reading and was hard for me to understand. I skimmed the book and used the "study guide" to mark what could be important.

A lot of work, but covers a lot of ground and you definitely learn a lot!

Dr. Williams is actually a wonderful professor, despite what other students in this section will say. Yes, there is a lot to read; however, the best way to learn when taking her class is by setting aside time to really focus on it. She knows what she is talking about and is very kind. If you need help, go to tutoring or message her.

Dr. Williams is easily my favorite professor I've ever had as a student at UCF. She is incredibly intelligent, detail-oriented, and caring. Amazing, insightful lectures. If you have the opportunity to take one of her courses, DO IT!

Professor Williams is a nice professor who cared about her students. The only material getting graded are 3 discussions, quizzes, and 3 exams. The exams were difficult to me because of the length, around 70 questions. There is much material and I definitely learned but it did get overwhelming at times.

Dr. Williams was incredibly nice and super understanding of extenuating circumstances. However her grading scale was pretty bad. You need a 95+ to get an A. 90-94 an A-. Her class is graded heavily on exams which are pretty difficult. The material was very interesting though.

This course was a lot of work, but it's because Dr. Williams has a wealth of knowledge to share. You want to learn a subject? Take her class! She is also an incredibly kind human being. I cannot recommend her enough.

She really is a great professor. Her readings and lectures were on her quizzes and exams, there are a couple of discussion posts and quizzes in the class but overall if you want a good grade take her!!

You have to put in the effort but as long as you take good notes and read the textbook you should be able to pass but I did have to put in a lot of work but the teacher is flexible when issues arise and I actually felt like I learned something. Weekly quizzes based on lectures and textbook readings and three exams overall, which isn't bad.

Great professor, has quizzes every week and a few discussion posts, 3 exams. Her exams are based on her lectures so really get into studying those and you should be able to pass the class.

4.5 Rating. I've learned more from their classes than any others at UCF. If you take notes, actually fill out the study guides provided each week you will get an A in the class provided you do the work. Not an easy A, but do your brain a favor and take one of her classes. Organized and challenging class. Good luck!

Dr. Williams is tough but I appreciate that. Lots of reading but it's a 4000 level course so it is expected. She builds really engaging content that is heavy, but fun to read/watch.

I LOVE Dr. Williams. Lectures are interesting and the classroom structure is consistent. Quizzes & exams are timed and proctored. If you use the study guide she provides, you will do well. Drops the lowest two grades for quizzes and POV (discussions). You are only expected to do 12 of the 14 quizzes and 3 of 5 discussions. I will take her again.

After reading reviews last term, I was a little worried this class would be crazy hard. It is very challenging but Dr. Williams gives you all the tools you need to succeed. The lectures are VERY important, and take notes. Great subject material presented in an engaging way.

Dr. Williams is a very sweet and incredibly caring professor! She is super easy to access outside of class if you are having issues or need help, and she gives very detailed and amazing responses. Her classes can be tough, but it is too be expected with high level courses. I have taken her a few times and do not regret it at all, she is BRILLIANT.

Currently in ANT4516; Dr. Williams is fantastic, extremely helpful if you communicate a need. This is a 4000-level class, so expect to read a lot. She does assign a massive amount of work ea. week, but, trust me on this: Use her study guide, rely on the terms, organize your notes! This is my 4th class with her, trust me.

Dr. Williams is one of my favorite professors. Her modules are lecture heavy, make sure you allot enough time for 3-5 hours of lecture a week. She drops the lowest grades for quizzes and activities. Her study guides are on point for success. She is always willing to help explain if you get stuck! It's a tough class, but she wants you to succeed!

Dr. William's class was very challenging. Lots of homework assignments that took up a lot more time that I expected. Ultimately, she is an excellent professor who clearly knows the material through and through. Only take ANT 3148 if you are truly ready to learn.

Dr. Williams was a fantastic lecturer, and the format of her online courses make them super easy to navigate and get your work done. She's excellent with assignment reminders so it's really hard for you to forget about them, though the class is heavy on material so I don't recommend falling behind. I would absolutely take another class of hers!

Don't take Dr. Williams if you are expecting an easy A. If you want to learn the material; however, this is the professor for you. She is extremely knowledgeable and will prepare you well for the exams as long as you follow the study guides and are willing to do the work.

Dr. Williams is a great lecturer. ANT2511 was a breeze and exams were very straightforward. ANT3148 (online) definitely required some extra work, and exams were very long, but the content was awesome and I only recommend it if you're very interested in ancient Egypt. She's super friendly and intelligent and taking her classes was a joy.

Dr. Williams is a very tough grader and the reading for this class was overwhelming at times. But if you're taking this course, then you're an anthropology major. The theory learned in this class is invaluable and definitely worth the effort. This content solidifies all the material covered in all previous courses.

I've taken her classes before and they're difficult but very enjoyable. Her test are long and you need to make sure you watch the lectures. She's incredibly knowledgeable and willing to help. All you need to do is apply yourself.

Level of interest and commitment is key. VERY predictable schedule & workload oscillates. Quizzes and exams based mainly off lectures & provided study guides; auto graded + personaly adjusts technicalities. Reviews seem more intimidating than actual experience. There are far more demanding profs. Not bad for an accelerated course! Money well spent.

Don't be scared to take her!! You learn a LOT so I wouldn't recommend taking this for a summer term bc there's a lot of lectures and textbook reading. Study guides exactly mimic quiz & test questions. Don't forget to read the intros for each module. Drops lowest 2 quizzes. Sort of a picky grader but just put in a bit of effort and u can get an A :)

Challenging but rewarding course with a knowledgeable professor. Prepare to put in the work, but Dr. Williams wants you to succeed. Unstuck AI was a game-changer for study prep.

SHE IS AWESOME I loved taking this class despite the large workload. I learned so much in this class and if you have the time to dedicate yourself to note taking and reading, you will do well. #1 recommendation is to use the study guide while reading/watching material and fill it in as you go. Very specific quiz/tests, but good notes will help.

Dr. Williams is a great person to learn from with so much experience. The class was difficult with lots of lectures and readings but that's because trying to fit all of Egyptian history into one class is not easy. I genuinely learned so much from this class despite the work load. She does help you out a lot and the quizzes are straight forward.

Dr. Williams is one of the best professors I have had in my college career, and definitely an asset to UCF. Be prepared to read but the content is extremely interesting, and brings about interesting discussions. She knows how to engage people in discussions and keep it lively and fun.

There is a decent amount of reading involved, but it's nothing bad. As long as you take notes in her lectures and slideshows, you'll do perfectly fine on the quizzes and exams. Her discussion posts are a tad different compared to typical discussion posts, but I find them very fun, educational, and engaging.