Somers is a good teacher. He has a slight tendency to ramble, but if you attend class everyday and take good notes you'll do well. The required supplementary readers were kind of boring, but they don't take long to do. Show up and you'll get a good grade.

I wasn't terribly excited about an Anthropology survey class, but this instructor changed my mind. He's an awesome teacher - very funny, REALLY knows his stuff, and is very engaging. His lectures are informative, and the text was interesting. Not for slackers, though - if you miss class or don't read, you'll suffer for it. Highly recommended.

extremely interesting, entertaning, funny. He has a real gift of storytelling.He is enthusiastic about the subject which matters when you take the class @ 8 am. Never fell asleep :))he is helpful and inspiring. Can`t ask for more entertaining and informative class!

Seriously the SINGLE COOLEST DUDE ON THE PLANET! This guy is my freaking hero, he's hillarious and knows SOOOO much about what he teaches. Tells the most awesome stories; I could listen to Dr. Somer lecture for hours and never get bored. See if you can get him to tell you about the Tonga Crips, it's the funniest story I've ever heard!

Best teacher I've ever had. Very intelligent, knows what he is talking about. Gives great studyguide prior to test. Easy homework assignments. Overall great class and easy A.

Lonnie Somer is without a doubt THE BEST teacher I have ever had. He makes every class interesting and keeps me asking questions about the world. I look forward to class every day. The things I have learned and have become fascinated with have largely shaped what I want to study in the future, Oh! and he actually knows what he's talking about! :D

Lonnies class isn't extremely easy but the man does know what he's talking about. He's very intelligent.Attendance is mandatory! The first two exams i got 90% but then on the third exam i came to class an hour late the week before the exam and totally bombed it. Do not miss any of his lectures. He also gives lots of extra credit opportunities!

He is a really good teacher. I find every class interesting not only because of the material we are studying but also the stories he tells us. I think he makes what could be a boring subject into fun for everyone.

Lonnie is the best teacher I've ever had! I sat in the front of the class, which I was glad of because some of his visuals were much better seen close up. Attendance is important to understand everything! Make sure not to text during class! And when writing the research paper, follow his instructions to the letter. Lonnie's great!

Great teacher I took two of his classes. You have to show up to all lectures but he makes them very interesting and hes very funny with the stories he tells.His physical anthropology class is a little harder than his others but still really cool.

Boring lecture calss, he tends to ramble on but its pretty easy if you just come to class and pay attention. Mr. Somer is really nice and funny, but his lectures are really long. He lets you use notes for exams so that helps a lot.

Really good, fun things taught i enjoyed his teaching

lonnie somer is the best teacher i've had so far this year! he makes it fun to learn about other cultures. trust me...you'll have fun in his class! TAKE HIM!!!!!

Very intriguing professor. I love his stories and his exams are easy if you come to class. Would definetely take another course with him as the professor.

Awesome teacher, you should attend every class if you want to pass the exams and quizzes though. Very helpful as well if you need it. Has some fun extra credit for the Biological Anthropology class. Would totally take another class with this professor!

great teacher, makes class fun, nice guy, willing to work with you if you have a problem. Overall, I would recommend this course, and Lonnie as a teacher

Lonnie is intelligent, knowledgeable, and very competent in his field. However, I will not be taking his class again. He is rude and INCREDIBLY biased. He laughs at jokes and pays special attention to people who shares his beliefs and has thinly veiled comments about the invalidity of everyone else. Great class if you don't mind that

No attendance points, only on group discussion days that involve discussing the readings due that day (only happens about 5 times the whole quarter, readings can be bs'd). Book is about $10. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Take good notes and make FLASHCARDS! Final is really easy. Do this, and you'll pass FOR SURE. Really friendly and humorous!

The guy is hilarious. Great teacher and keeps you interested in his lecture. Just take good notes on the slides as well as the things he says in class. Assignments are easy. Make sure you get everything ont he study guides and you're set. Lots of extra credit as well! Definitely recommend!

My favorite teacher so far at Highline. We don't share the same thoughts on politics or baseball, but he make Anthropology fun! Keep up the good work doc!

I really enjoyed this class, and it was all because of the teacher. This class could very easily have been boring, but Lonnie is awesome. He's knowledgable, funny, and tells stories well. My favorite teacher here at Highline out of the 12 I've had so far.

He is a nice teacher, I took anthro 205&100 with him, he knows what he is saying, knowledgeable in his area. Anthro 205 has about 11 quizs(took10 this quarter, 1 is free), 1 presentation and 4 article summary.

Cool teacher, but this class is all lecture everyday. Very boring, but you gotta go if you wanna get good notes, which are allowed on the test. If you pay attention, it's a breeze, just really boring.

HILARIOUS teacher. Nice guy. Silly and likes to make jokes. Will answer questions you have about materials. Very knowledgeable in his field. LISTEN in his class and pay attention. Take careful notes, take a fair amount of time to study and you'll do great. Lecture-based class, but if you enjoy learning you'll have fun. I didn't think I would.

I took his Anthro. 100, 205 and 206. Also his Roots of Science 100.I absolutely love his class and how he teaches. He's hilarious and helpful. I wish he taught every class or more instructors were more like him. He makes everything interesting and easy to understand

Great teacher! Tells amazing stories (often funny stories). Lectures are interesting and very clear. Tests are fair, questions are easy if you review your notes. Sheets including what will be on the test are given. You must come to class everyday as all info comes from lectures only. As long as you come to class and take notes you'll do well :)

He's a great and funny professor. He does get really side track a lot and lets the student just run their mouth the entire class period. Anyways, attending his class is mandatory because he lectures and does not use power point slides. If you take good notes and pay attention, you will do well. He also gives out a lot of extra credit.

Lonnie is a great, funny, and entertaining instructor. I got a 4.0 in his class because he gave out a lot of extra credit. You MUST come to class everyday because his test comes straight from the notes you take in class. He is a bit unorganized at times but if anything is unclear you must ask him questions. Overall, he is a great instructor.

He's an amazing teacher and he adores the subjects. I've taken two classes with him and I'm willing to take a dozen more: I've got a 4.0 both times because he allows a LOT of extra credit, and most of the EC assignments can be done overnight. The subjects he teaches are hard but the way he teaches it makes it so easy to pass. Just don't text/cheat!

Very easy and funny professor. Show up to class and you'll for sure get good grades. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT (No excuse not to) & you'll 4.0 it easily like I did.

If you like learning about other cultures and history, this will be a great class. He talks passionately about the subjects. The class is incredibly easy if you take good notes, do the reading, and study. a 4.0 is easily obtainable, especially with extra credit. Don't be fooled by him not taking attendance, tests are heavily about his lectures.

He is a great professor. Very funny and talkative. Not mean at all and cracks jokes all the time. No cellphones and you SHOULD come to class. Tests are all lectures and videos. Book wasnt used much except for articles.

Great teacher. Alot of great stories of his experiences in anthropology. Most of his exams are based on lectures.

Lonnie is a great teacher. He's very funny and makes the class very entertaining. You need to go to class everyday since his tests are all based on what he goes over in the class lectures. There's also a lot of extra credit offered.

Dr. Somer is a great teacher! You can tell he is very passionate and he cares about his students. Anthro 205 is far easier than anthro 100, however, Anthro 205 is a blast and he has tons of crazy stories!

Funny professor! Unlike other teachers, what I learned in his class stuck in my head until I took his quizzes. I had a 3.8, and how I studied is skimming over my notes 5 min before the quiz. But you should probably study, I was just really interested in his teaching. I honestly didn't even know what anthropology was at the beginning either lol!

Great teacher. He is fair and offers plenty of extra credit so there's no reason to fail, at all. I had no interest in anthro before I took his classes, but I sure contemplated majoring in it afterward. He's passionate and very knowledgeable. I wish I could have taken all of his classes, alas, I'm at a uni. now. He's a must-take professor!

LOVE THIS CLASS!! It is a must take and Lonnie is Fun and makes class very interesting! Make sure you read the book though, otherwise that can really hurt your grade! tests are based off his lectures and movies so i dont recommend skipping his class. He is very blunt, not in a mean way, more of a comical way. Take this class! :)

Professor Somer, is a good teacher with a contagious passion for anthropology. His lectures are interesting, however you will be tested weekly regarding lecture material. As a result it is important that you do not miss class. He also provides lots of opportunity for extra credit. If you do the work, I would say his class is an easy A.

Lonnie is by far my absolute FAVORITE professor at Highline. He has such passion in what he does and he's really funny :) I enjoyed cultural anthropology and biological anthropology with him. He made learning so much more interesting. Although, if you plan on not showing up, expect to miss A LOT of his lectures which will ultimately reflect grades.

He's kinda an awkward dude but his class is really easy and he'll answer any questions and help you if you need it. If you need this class, take it and show up for class so you can get the notes. I got a 4.0

Awesome teacher. Makes anthro so interesting. He is a great teacher who really knows what he is talking about. If you attend class and do the assignment and study just a little bit it will be an easy class. Great teacher, really felt like I learned from his class. Cant wait to take another class with him!

Awesome teacher. He truly loves what he does, and his excitement rubs off on his students! He makes Anthropology very interesting. Just study and do what he tells you, and you'll be fine. There's one presentation at the end of the quarter, but if you have anxiety about presenting, he's very flexible and understanding. Lonnie is awesome!

Trust me when I say HE'S AMAZING! He's everything a professor should be, supportive, resourceful, helpful, funny, interesting and passionate about his field of study. Lots of quizzes (easy) he prepares you for everything. Follow study guide to a T and you'll breeze through. Not mandatory attend. but skip a class n it will hurt. No book, lectures.

He knows a lot about his topics, and will admit when he doesn't know everything. He's really funny, but expects students to do their part. Easy grading on presentations, understandably tougher on tests. You have to prove what you know.

I regret the fact that I won't be able to take another class of Mr. Somer's. One of the best professorslecturers I've ever taken. Loved his enthusiasm for the subject and his ability to hook students into the material through said enthusiasm and comedy. If you want to learn and have a good laugh at the same time, I recommend Mr. Somer's classes.

Lonnie, Somer is inspirational and funny. He gives plenty of extra credit and is clearly an expert in the subject he teaches. This was by far the most entertaining and interesting class I took so far. I highly recommend Lonnie, Somer to everyone. The class is not easy but its not hard either, I enjoyed it and so will you!

Love this man. All i gotta say

Professor Somers is very clear on what he wants you to know for the quizzes and assignments, he is always willing to answer any questions and offer help to students even if it's not about anthropology. He is also very funny which makes lecture easy to sit through. Quizzes aren't hard at all. One very easy presentation. Highly recommend him!!

He's a cool guy and I enjoyed going to class. Will take him again if I can! Multiple chances of extra credit. Not many assignments but tests aren't hard. If you go to class and read the book you should get and A

You really do need to show up to class. As long as you pay attention and take good notes, you should do fine.

Lonnie is one of the BEST people I've ever encountered. Don't get me wrong, you will work a lot, but I've taken 2 of his classes, have a 3rd coming up, and I would recommend him to anyone. His class structure varies a lot class to class, but expect 4 reading tests and some quizzes and exams. He's funny, smart and fiercely invested in his subject.

Great teacher, really into what he's teaching. Had four lecture tests (which you'll pass if you take the notes everyday and study a little) and 2 reading quizzes (which you can use a full page of notes on and he provides a study guide for). There are 3 presentations you have to give but he grades really easy on them.

Awesome Professor. You get 3 pages of notes on the exams and the information is all very fascinating, and I've never been a history gal! Take it, you will NOT regret at ALL!!

I've taken four of Lonnie's five classes and he is by far my favorite teacher. When you meet with him he might be sort of awkward if you don't know exactly what you need, but he's funny and has a lot of experience in anthropology. I highly suggest taking his classes.

Lonnie is hands down my favorite professor at highline. His lectures are very interesting and he has a good sense of humor. His exams are super easy as long as you study up with the study guides he pass out for EVERY test. Attendance is only mandatory on presentation days which is not a lot (but majority of test material is covered through lecture)

His my favorite teacher so far. Although I'm not a perfect English speaker but he is really easy teacher. He is very understandable. He could always come with solution if you are having hard time in this class.

Super passionate about his subject. His lectures are lively and engaging and sometimes the whole class gets so into asking questions that he isn't able to finish the lecture. His tests are only hard if you don't study - he gives a super clear study guide for each one and sticks to it, and chooses short, inexpensive, interesting textbooks!

Lectures everyday but not boring. Some videos and they are on tests. Tests are fair; show up to class b/c all information on lectures are on tests. Very passionate about the class subject. Organized. No canvas. Genuinely cares about students. Very funny. He is never late to class. Gives extra credit. Great professor, would definitely recommend!

AMAZING. Definitely passionate about Anth and mixes in lots of jokes to spice up lectures! Although people distract him from finishing, he answers your questions! Cheap curr. txtbk $9 (used)/$17 (new). NO canvas but easy to know where you're at. Precise study guides. Quizzes are lecture-based+textbook (find a pdf!). NO cellphones.

ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR AT HIGHLINE - He's sooooo funny. Lots of tests, but he doesn't do midterms or finals (it's actually way easier this way because you only have to remember a little bit of information as opposed to weeks and weeks worth). He's a real gem.

He lectures are enjoyable and funny. He has about 11 quizzes and 4 reading quizzes throughout the whole quarter. He doesn't have any big tests or midterms. He quizzes you on very little information based on the lectures. Always answers your questions. He has up to 30 points extra credit. He also has one PPT assignment due for quarter. Easy grader.

Lonnie is one of my favorite professors at Highline. I find his lectures very interesting. Just show up to class and listen and you will get an A on the tests. The tests are straightforward, all the information that will be on the test will be given on the study guide. He always answers any questions you have and is a overall nice prof.

Lonnie is fantastic. I have taken several of his classes and he always holds my attention. His lectures are really interesting but if you miss a class it difficult to fully understand the material especially if you don't get the notes from a friend.

SO many extra credit options. Really this class is you show up and maybe study an hour of vocab before big tests and you pass. If the class interests you I would recommend him. He is really easy to get ahold of over email as well and understands the occasional absence. Just make sure to be there on presentation days!

He doesn't use canvas!! But Lonnie is one of my favorite professors so far, he's really funny and his voice imitations keep me awake. He's very opinionated (especially in politics) which I think is great, makes me feel like I can be honest and ask for help and questions when I need to. His lectures are very intriguing - just the class overall is.

Wonderful teacher, I was surprised taking his class. He is enthusiastic as if it were his first day teaching the subject, Lots of extra credit at least in the fall with green week ( i had 90 extra credit points)

Lonnie is an awesome teacher, i went into this class not caring about the topic. I am about to leave this class interested in taking another on the same topic! Overall interesting teacher to listen to and gain information from. He really knows and cares for the subjects he teaches

What a wonderful human being I love and respect this professor so much. Attendance isnt mandatory, but show up to lectures becuase itll be easier. Hes so funny & laid back. Work load wasnt heavy at all, and even whilst taking other hard classes I still managed to get an A in his class. Youll love his class! If I can get an A, you can too!

Honestly I loved his cultural anthropology class. His lectures weren't boring because he added his own humor. He's a pretty cool instructor. If you want to reach him outside of class, he's easily accessible. He is also lenient/understanding if you just talk to him. I would recommend Lonnie!

Lonnie is really understanding and very clear in his lectures. Prepare to take notes but he lays things out so nicely that its easy to retain the information.

Lots of notes, two book you read and test on, its open book really good overall

Lonnie is an excellent professor, animated, informative, clear, and weaves real life stories into the curriculum with grace. The work is clear and simple - the class is engaging and fun.

Lonnie is awesome. His method of teaching is lecture based. He only grades you on tests. He doesn't assign homework, he offers extra credit, and is very clear on what you need to know specifically. I have taken 2 classes so far and plan to take more.

Great teacher overall. Everyday is note taking but honestly it never felt boring or a drag. It didnt just feel like someone was just making me take notes. Attendance isnt mandatory which is great though you would need to ask someone for their notes if you miss. But all in all highly recommended everything is clear cut and organized.

We had to take notes every single day. The best thing about his class was that he led us to bring 3 pages of notes on the exam. Only had one book which we had to read and had the quiz on that. We had 4 exams all together and 4 reading quiz. If you do good on quizzes and exams it is an easy A. Also had a lot of extra credit opportunities.

I loved taking his class, he is honestly really funny and his lectures are really entertaining. He also really cares for his students and is really thoughtful when it comes to class presentations.

It seems like its not really a job but enjoys teaching the subject

I wanted to take Anthropology even though it is not my major. He made me love this class so much. He is such a good professor! I wish I could take him for every class. I am going to miss him so much!

Amazing teacher. Looking forward to taking his class again. This class was enjoyable. There are 3 presentations, 4 exams and 2 reading exams during the quarter. For the reading exams you can bring in notes. Make sure to study and you will pass.

He's a funny and nice guy, who has extensive knowledge on anthropology and archaeology. It was kind of boring sitting in lectures all week, but it will pay off if you actually take notes. He's a strong democrat, and you can tell when he brings politics into the classroom sometimes.

Lonnie is an amazing and kind professor, he records his lectures so you can watch them if u were absent, doesn't give a lot of work only 2 reading exams, 3 lecture exams and 3 assignments for the entire quarter. Very easy class, all you need to know is in his lectures and he explains very well so it's easy to get an A.

Material was super straight forward and the study guides were exactly like the tests. I'm taking another one of his courses and the structure is the same. As long as you fill in the study guides based off of his lectures then you literally can't fail.

I took Cultural Anthropology with Professor Lomer and he was absolutely phenomenal. The class is pretty straight forward, watch the lectures and take notes, three lecture exams, two exams on the textbooks and various small assignments throughout the quarter. I enjoyed his stories about traveling very much actually. 10/10 would recommend!

Professor Somer is very straight forward. You have to watch the lecture videos and take notes on what he says. Two different type of test. 1 test is based on the lecture videos, the other from the small book you have to read. This class is easy if you put the time and effort and take good notes. There's also points for small easy assignments.

MY FAVORITE CLASS OF ALL TIME. He is so funny/kind ! As long as you stay on top of your work and truly care about people - you will thrive in this class. Take this class - it will teach you to be more compassionate, more kind, to become an activist if you aren't already one, but most importantly open your eyes to worlds you have never seen before!

Best professor and class taken so far. The class was so educational that it made me consider going into this field as a career. I meet very few inspirational people and Prof. Lonnie is one of them. I took cultural anthropology. Such an interesting course. Loved every bit of it. Real smooth class as long as you watch all the lectures and take notes.

I took Anthropology in the summer and it is my favorite class I have ever taken. The class was mostly lectures, but you did need to read two short books and to an exam on them. The lectures were incredible and I found myself not even feeling like watching them and doing the study guide and quizzes was a hard task. Overall, highly highly recommend!

Prof. Somer is absolutely incredible! I have never seen such an organized course with such clear directions for every assignment. The class is lecture heavy, but Prof. Somer does a great job of making the content interesting and easy to follow. Really timely with grading and has great extra credit opportunities. Best class I could ask for!

Honestly Prof. Somer is a great teacher and you can tell he's passionate about what he does. If you're a major procrastinator (like me) then I wouldn't say this is the best class for you. But if you're not then 100% take his class. Really nice teacher and answered all my questions I had for both the lecture and reading exams over zoom.

Prof. Lonnie was a great prof for me, there were daily lectures and the exams were based from them for the most part. If you dont have the time to watch his lect and take notes then it will be more difficult for you. You can tell he is passionate about is work and i found his class so interesting. I would take his class time and time again.

One of the best professors that I've taken at Highline.

Lonnie does a good job at engaging us, I look his class as an elective. I was expecting to dread it but enjoyed it b/c he's funny & passionate. Material isn't hard, lecture vids directly correlates to all work & he tells you what you need in notes. Don't fall behind on vids or you're screwed, he removes them the night before lecture exam(72% grade)

Prof. Somer's ANTH100 class is well-organized with clear directions. The lectures are engaging, and the study guides are spot-on for exams. unstuck ai was a huge help for my prep, alongside the textbook. Overall, a great class - highly recommend!

Very good lectures was very helpful in emails. Very fun and educated spirit he was a very interesting person I would love to learn more. I felt inspired when taking his class