she's great so far it's her first semester here and she outshines all of my other teachers. take her.

Her first year at the school, but she's a great Professor. I could have cared less about the subject, until now. I might even take another anthro. class.

She explains things easily so anyone can understand it. open-minded, active, always listening to students, very helpful!

She loves what she teaches, very knowledgable. She gives study guides for every exam. multiple choice tests.gives out hand outs but also has them online as well as the articles, study guides and syllabus. Delays exams but no biggie cus she goes over the material a lot. Gives extra credit. Only one paper to write and its due at the end of the sem!!

She is very sensitive to obstacles in learning and breaks complicated concepts down into manageable components. I only took the class because I needed it, but I am finding I really enjoy it and I'm learning a lot. Lectures are clear; tests are primarily over class lectures and specific assigned readings. Study guides and extra credit are provided.

Great Professor! Fun and excited about her work. Had very little interest in the course at the beginning. Great looking women! Super Hot, wish she was single!

she loves what she does!!amazing professor and awesome person. there is no way u can't understand her teaching. she is clear, answer all questions, interesting, and the most important, she is HOT!

Class is made up of 3 MC tests. Come to class, takes notes, and use the study guide and the tests are a snap. Also, there are many in-class points, so it's important to show up. Overall, the class is really easy if you to the bare minimum requirements.

She is a wonderful instructor! Participate in class, do extra credit & study. You will be rewarded for your efforts.

Impossible to fail her tests, class notes and study guides (provided) will help you all the way. Loves what she does, which makes the learning real easy, and she is certainly far from boring. She uses ERES, and if you know what it is, you know it makes everything way easier and more convenient. Both anthro 1 and 2 where great.

One of the best teachers i had so far!!!And definitely the best and clearest anthro teacher!!!Take her!!!Her winter class was like a breeze of freash air for me, you have to do a lot of work but if you are not absent and do everithing the class is easy and fun! I got an A and definitely learnt a lot. The best!

Her class is VERY interesting, even for me who didn't care for anthro at all. Now I'm taking anthro 2. Fair grader. Her lectures are so clear that her if you take pay close attention, you can ace her tests off studying the notes. Will have to read to pass the quizzes though. HIGHLY recommended.

Best anthro teacher at elco. Has passion for the subject and knows subject very well which is seen through her lectures. At winter session she allowed us to use a full page of notes for tests (also drops a test), making an A easily achievable. Study the vocab and concepts she goes over class and u'll be fine. Tests are fair and straight 2 the point

The world needs more instructors like Marianne Waters. She truly cares about what is in the best interests of her students and makes the learning experience very enjoyable.

She is super easy as long as you show up! I never missed a day but never opened the book either. She makes sure you know what and when everything is due. I would totally recommend her she really wants you to do well and doesnt make it that hard. As long as you come to class youll get an A, I did!

It is a very stright forward class. If you read the book you will get a good grade. A lot of studying though

Highly recommended. VERY clear lectures, and fair grader.

Good Professor, very clear, she gives extra credit do it and you can get an A.

WONDERFUL PROFESSOR! SHE IS VERY GENUINE AND CARING. SHE IS EVEN VERY CARING AND IS ALSO VERY NICE TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT REALLY HER STUDENTS. SHE IS ONE OF THE NICEST PROFESSORS THAT I EVER MET. SHE'S A SWEETHEART. ALSO, SHE IS REALLY PRETTY!

UNDERSTAND STUDENTS REALLY WELL & SO SO HELPFUL. SHE'S SO CHEERFUL IN EVERDAY

Pretty good professor when it comes to anthro. Her lectures tend to vary. One day she'll use powerpoint, next day use handouts, next time just stand in front of the class and talk. Three tests and one paper, which is easy to write because she gives a very detailed outline. T/F q's on tests are very tricky.

Excellent teacher. She really knows what she's talking about and gives multiple examples. Not a difficult class to pass as long as you review your notes and browse the book.

her lectures were very clear and she seemed to be well-organized. however, her tests are kinda hard and must study to get an A. she also takes role almost every class and is very strict wit tardies. overall, she's a good professor.

I had so much fun in her class. Who would have thought that Anthropology can be this much fun. I really like her lectures. You could just tell that she loves what she's teaching. I admire her passion. I use to hate Anthro. and this is my 2nd time taking Anthro. She made this subject so interesting. And I got an A.

Online course. Very straight forward, weekly quizzes & DQ's, and one project/assignment. She is helpful and will answer emailed questions quickly. Some EC available too. Overall, it was a very enjoyable class.

One of the best professor at el camino. Class is not boring at all. Easy class but attendance required.

Cool class! Fun and interesting assignments and teacher is nice.

I took the online class and the class was extremely interesting! Mrs. Waters is a great teacher and she makes the class easy. She is lenient on grading but there are quizzes every week, one proj, and 3 discussions. My advice is to read the book before you take the quiz. honestly though the class is easy if you just do all the work, i got an A

Took her class during fall. i wont say that her class is easy, but she knows what she is talking about and makes it clear as possible. the guidelines for the tests are extremely helpful so use it! if you want to actually learn something take her class. i would take her class again in a heart beat if i have to take another anthro.

Prof. Waters online Anth 1 class is a really good class. She is really helpful and nice, and is not confusing which is a great quality for an online teacher. The class does cover some in depth material, so do the reading & you will be fine! She has weekly quizzes & just a few assignments for online.

It was an interesting class. She is helpful and it is not hard to get an A if you keep on top of the text.

Excellent teacher! She definitely knows her stuff and makes the class interesting. You have 2 big exams, 1 big project, and a final exam. She offers a good amount of extra credit, too. Her class notes/handouts are very helpful, but reading the text is a must in order to do well. Highly recommended! Take her; you will learn a lot!

Very easy, Great teacher. Interesting videos that you watch. Great class

I really love her class! I was not an anthro major before, but now I want to double major just to continue with anthro! She expects you to do your share of the work. She grades on 3 tests (one is a final) and three assignments. She piqued my interest in anthro and was very clear on what she expected. Don't take her if you're going to slack off.

Professor Waters is an amazing, helpful teacher. I took this Anthro1 class online. She knows what she's doing && makes having an online class understandable. There are weblabs, discussions, && 3 exams along w/the final. At the end of the semester, she gives out a lot of extra credit. Overall, i highly recommend this online class && this teacher.

Waters is the most amazing professor, ever. She cares if you understand. She'll take the time after class to help you if you don't. Tt is true that she doesn't really give any homework, but the exams are impossible if you don't study. Read the book, college isn't supposed to be about busywork to pad your grade. She is why I became an anthro major.

I must say, I have taken online classes before, but this was one of the most difficult one I have ever taken. That said, I still passed with an A, just keep you book handy during the test and prepare for any Weblabs and discussions before you strart writing.

Great teacher. very easy class. Take it during summer, it will go by fast! I got the book online for $8 great condition expedited shipping. I recommend this class for everyone. It was so interesting and the extra credit is very fun : )

Easy class if you read, fair marker, extra credit, great teacher. Gives clear questions on tests so you have a good idea of what you got on tests. Seems to care about what she teaches which is a plus and not afraid to confront people that continue to disrupt class and/or walk in and out all class

I took this course on line. You must read the book and do all quizzes and exams on time. Communication with other students doing an on line blog was required. There is opportunities for extra credit, by doing a feild trip or research paper. Make sure you can write essays and reports for she requres this in a professional way.

I fell in love with her and fell in love with anthropology. She is amazing. She cares so much about her students and is a great person. She wants to be the best prof that she can be. Above and beyond. She's the best lecturer. If you are a science major you need to take her. She will change your life. She is a wonderful prof who will challenge you. Also, she is gorgeous!

I took her online class for anthro 1 & anthro 2. Definitely makes online classes understanding. It was a no brainer for me to take her online class the second time around. Everything was crystal clear, and she is reasonable when it comes to deadlines and exam times.

Her online class(ANTH 1) can be a little hard and some of the quiz/exam ?'s can be a little tricky (open notes/book).For the most part she responds to emails quickly.you NEED to read before quiz/exams.She gives a lot of extra credit.many quiz ?'s are on the exam, so print them out.She drops 4 quizzes.not bad for a 1st online class

I took her online class and she seemed like a fair teacher. As long as you read the materials it's okay but her tests are a bit hard. Not my fave teacher but just okay

Weekly quizzes are very tricky. Must read the book and all required materials. Not so much an easy A. Pretty tough grader in my opinion. She's very particular about what she looks for in written assignments. Not sure if I'd recommend.

Prof. Waters is really easy as long as you take good notes and read the book. She gives lots of extra credit but don?t wait to the last minute to do the work. She is very strict on the CT papers so make sure you do them. Her tests are fairly easy if you have read the book.

Took this in winter and it was pretty easy. No homework or term paper and got to use a notecard on the test. Lecture everyday was boring. Lots of extra credit available. Only use textbook to "read chapter beforehand" and study. Insightful and passionate about her field.

She is a really nice woman. She tends to lecture a lot and class can get boring at times, but she knows her material. Just follow her study guides and read the book and you'll do well.

Very boring subject. Her tests/quizzes are hard and she takes a very long time to grade assignments! READ the chapters and "lessons" material. She's ok. She's one of the better prof. for this subject. Quick on her email responses most of the time but tends to "skip" questions you ask.

I took the class during the Winter. The class was all lecture but there was a lot to cover in 5 weeks. Just read the textbook and copy down her notes. Use her study guide and there will be no surprises on her exams.

Knowledgable professor, interesting lectures, enjoyable discussions. Would take again.

Waters is very professional and creates a firmly structured environment but she has a nice straightforward teaching style. She also offers extra credit options toward the end of the semester and she never makes it too difficult to pass her class. Just do the assignments and the reading and you'll do fine. Take Linguistic Anthro with her!

Took her honors class. Online quizzes, primate report, four exams. This was probably the hardest honors class for me but prepares you for upper division coursework. Sooo helpful, really loves the discipline. Recommend her, makes every chapter interesting. Its a difficult but possible A if you do the extra credit.

Took her for anthro 1 honors & anthro 4. One if the hardest honors classes I have taken, but it was worth it because she prepares her students for upper division course work and I learned ALOT! She is very professional and has tons of passion about anthro. Exams are not easy, which means you must read and follow through lecture. take her!!! :)

Awesome prof! Straightforward class. Online, open book quizzes. In class exams with great study guides. Very fun, but challenging primate research project. You get to go to the zoo. :D She's nice, open minded, and passionate about anthropology. She bumped my grade up to an A because I was a couple points away. :)

Great professor. :) The labs were really fun, easy points. EC for attending them all+doing all HW, but you can't miss more than one before your grade drops. She lectures before each lab, so don't worry if you aren't far enough in Anth 1, or took it a while ago. I took it alongside Anth 1, and it made both classes very easy. Helps you study. :)

Took the honors and prob the most structured and organized class I've ever taken. I love her teaching style. Presentation, handouts, study guides, pictures, etc. You keep up the reading, quizzes, projects, and study tests you have no worries. Not easy but not hard either. Do the work with effort and win.

Once a week class, hw and lab every week. I took anth1 at same time so don't worry if you feel like you won't be prepared it's all good. Study guides for tests help a lot. She is very clear and organized which is awesome. You need a lab? You show up to every class and understand the material, you'll get a good grade.

She is extremely organized and very clear. She knows the subject well and is very passionate about it too. Lots of extra credit and very approachable. Quizzes are online plus she has lots of videos and information in the modules. She really cares that her students learn the subject. Wonderful professor!

She is very passionate and knowledgeable about her subject. She is very clear when she gives lectures. She gives you a study guide a week before the exam which tells you exactly what you need to know. Just make sure to attend class and take notes because she does not post them online.

I took her for Anthropology 1 in the Spring. She was a really good professor. Before her class I had no idea what anthropology was. Very glad I took her. It's an easy A if you pay attention in class and do the online quizzes.

Finishing up taking her class this summer. Straightforward class, very accessible and responsive. 15 quizzes, 4 tests plus a final, 4 discussions. Drops the 5 lowest quiz scores. Not an anthro major, but would definitely recommend her.

This class is EASY if you thoroughly study the study guides, cause it basically covers everything on the test. Also it's good to come to class cause she cares about participation. She gives E.C too, so if you need this class for communication major, definitely take her!

She is a very good teacher & also very helpful whenever you approach her with questions or emails. Whoever said she was a bad teacher was obviously just mad because they got a bad grade. She is very sweet & if you pay attention in class and fill out the study guides, there is no reason to do bad. She's clear and uses real examples from her travels.

She is very thorough, and organized. The class was not hard or easy.. tests were a little bit tricky.

Helpful and easy. Do the in class activities and take notes. You don't need the textbook. Listen in class and you'll be fine.

Prof Waters is a great professor. Make sure to read book chapters and study! And she's always open to the students.

Waters was well prepared for each and every single class. The tests will be easy if you take notes and read the textbook.

Professor Waters is a great teacher who is very clear and open to her students. Make sure to study and read during off-class hours!

Very good prof. Always prepared for lecture with handouts and clear Powerpoint presentations. Lots of helpful material and links at etudes site. Interesting stories about her own experiences in anthropology.

Be prepared to put your 100% effort into this class. If you think her online class is easy think again! She has to be one of the most strict teachers online, but she provides good resources and lectures you can use while reading the book for the class. It is a must you read everything. Her exams and quizzes are detailed. The book helps a lot.STUDY!

Really straightforward class. Some test questions can be a little bit tricky but as long as you do your due diligence and study, you will do well. Pretty much an easy A if you actually care about school

She will find a way to penalize you on assignments and examinations. I've confronted her with assignments, but she keep on looking for an area that you did wrong. Responds on time, respectively and does care about the class. But her class is probably better taken in person; not a good online course prof.

Took her fall'14 semester and i must say, she is a really great professor when it comes down to be informative on a subject. None of her lectures were ever boring, I always left her class with some new perspectives. Exams, fairy easy if you read the assigned material. I highly recommend her.

She knows her Anthro. She's very nice; overall great. Her tests are online (openbook). Her classes are basically lectures, but she did give us 2 inclass assignments. 2 analysis papers which aren't bad at all. Everything was very beneficial to our understanding. Read the assigned reading.

I really enjoyed this course more than I thought I would. I took her course online and let me tell you, it's tough. Reading is a MUST, the tests are timed which is a lot of pressure! You won't be able to pass the tests without reading. Her lecture notes and modules are fun and interesting and you get a chance to retake your lowest exam.

If you have a very short attention span, avoid taking Anthropology 4 as it is typically a 3 hr Friday class and you WILL stay until the very end. The content was interesting but it was hard to pay attention for the entirety of lectures. However, a fun group project and extra credit made this an easy A

To be honest I only took Anthro 1 because it was online and fit into my schedule. If I was interested in the topic I could have gotten a B at least. Assignments are simple but deal heavily with the book. Not that hard to pass and professor Waters is a great instructor as well who is willing to help out.

Excellent lecturer! Before starting the class I had no genuine interest in Linguistics of Linguistic Anthropology, but by the end it has become one of my greatest interests. I am very glad I have taken this class. Especially with Professor Waters as her knowledge in the subject makes the material seem more relevant and streamlined.

She was very helpful and final and midterms are prepared with a study guide that help alot. If you study the study guide well theres no excuse for you to not get an A. Theres quizes that you need to take every week and are usually do every Saturday and can actually get pretty tough. She gives extra credit and raises your grade 6%. Good & fair class

There are weekly quizzes & She is very clear on the modules. You must prepare to log in and respond to the fist part of the discussion by Wednesdays and not wait until the last minute. She gives feedback on tests which helps you understand how you answered the question or what was the clear answer. I actually really enjoyed this class & I got an A

WINTER SESSION, too many things to look at online. Exams are kind of all over the place and require lots of studying. Almost impossible to read everything she wants you to. 3 Ch to read for an exam every Wednesday not to mention the lecture slides, resources, extra videos (avg. 10 min), and websites to look at. Offers 15 points in extra credits.

I liked this class a lot. The lectures are pretty interesting, and all of the chapter quizzes are online which is awesome. You need the textbook if you want an A, but paying attention to the lectures is just as important. There is extra credit at the end of the semester, and her study guides for the midterm and final helped a lot!

Lectures are long, especially for a one unit class. Speaks for half the class and then the rest of the class you work on labs. Pretty easy, make sure to show up to every single lab and not to get behind. No quizzes, just homework, a midterm, and a final. Allows you to use a flashcard on the tests. It's easy to get an A if you just do your work.

Professor Waters is a great professor. Class was only once a week for about 3 hours. Her lectures were pretty long and a bit boring at times, however the labs were always interesting to do. She gives homework that is due the following week, 1 midterm, and final in which you can use a flashcard. Also gives extra credit!

Her lectures were very easy to follow. She has a very clear grading scale and it's easy to keep up with points. However, her quizzes were all online so if you're forgetful (like me) add a reminder every week to do them! The group project seems daunting, but you work on it all semester so it's actually a lot easier.

Took her online class. Clear grading criteria. Texts can be hard if you don't read the chapters/modules. There are a total of 7 discussion questions. Make sure you follow her instructions carefully or you will end up losing points. Interesting class overall

Follow the instructions Professor Waters gives you for the assignments. READ THE MATERIAL and you'll do fine! The tests draw from handouts and from the textbook. She is accessible outside of class, and will make an effort to help you succeed.

Professor Waters is a great choice. Very knowledgeable and easygoing, makes lectures enjoyable. Her lectures are very thorough and comprehensive, as are the exams. Exams are hard but she gives you a study guide with everything you need to know. Fun group project too!

Her tests are not too bad as they may seem. Just memorize all her lecture slides and you'll get an A. The only awful part about this class was that is was too damn long. Get ready to spend 3 hours trying not to fall asleep on a Friday morning. The group project was okay but only if you had good group members. Not the best class but not the hardest.

My experience with Professor Water was really great. She was very understanding when I needed help and pushed back some due dates so the class was less overwhelmed. Anth 4 was very easy and Anth 1 wasn't bad as long as you read the book, study for exams and use the study guides and Canvas. And extra credit helped a lot!

I actually really liked her. I had her twice and she is a tough grader but you can tell that she loves doing what she does and to me that speaks volumes. I wouldn't necessarily take her again because I HATE ANTHRO but if she taught a different subject than I would.

Really cares about your success. Gave multiple chances to get extra credit. I literally did not do any of the homework the whole semester and thought I was going to fail the class. Praise him! I passed! Shout out to Prof. Waters. She's super passionate about Anthro and the class helped me pass my other Anthro 1 class. Allows flash card on exams!

This was an awesome class! I learned so much about life! I really liked how Proff Waters organized it and recommend it to anyone.

Prof Waters is a gem. I took her class during the summer. She understands the material is complex and gives her students every opportunity to do well by giving up to 15 extra credit pts, allowing 2 attempts for each exam and final, plus one make up exam. There are also 3 small critical thinking papers. This is not a easy A, you have to earn it.

Professor Waters was great. We had to go from in-person to Online due to COVID and she was very helpful and accessible, she would do zoon reviews for the tests and you can tell she is passionate and knowledgeable about Anthro. It was a good class, prepare to read but is interesting.

You really need to read and understand the textbooks and watch her videos bc the tests she gives are really hard. She does give plenty of extra credit like curving two of the lowest tests which help your grade out! The assignments aren't that bad, her discussions are tedious tho. She is really nice tho so if you have any problems she's v understand

Lots of reading

This was my first Anthropology course and it was amazing. The professor has a enthusiasm for Language that shows in her presentations and though we were asynchronous the lectures and course materials was detailed and clear, but there's a lot of reading so be prepared. Also, the she was happy to answer any questions regarding.

I took Prof. Waters this spring for Anth 4 and I really enjoyed her class! This class was really lecture & textbook heavy, so in order to succeed I really recommend reading the material she gives you. She's super passionate abt anthropology so it was enjoyable learning about it. She lets u use notes on tests so make sure u take good notes!

Solid Professor to take for Anthro! Has a lot of required reading, lectures, and notes for homework so get prepared to read in order to pass the class with a high grade.

Take this class with her Anthro 1 class and you'll pass both so easily. They line up with the same material week by week so make sure to read, do the homework, and you'll be fine!

Enjoyed this class a lot! So much interesting stuff and the professor is really good at communicating and giving clear instructions. There are lecture slides for every chapter every week and video lectures for some topics. Great class!

Her class is mainly graded on tests. Most of all her exams are based on knowing the material. Her test questions are NOT easy! Don't be fooled. BE prepared. Other than that she's a really sweet professor. She wants students to pass her class as well and be able to retain information.

Professor Waters is great! She makes the class very interesting and her online interactive assignments are super fun.

It can seem pretty tough but just keep up with the textbook readings and module materials and youll be okay. Discussions about every other week, quizzes about every week. Quizzes timed, 1 retake, questions are really different. She gives good feedback and keeps you up to date on everything well.

I took her Anth-1H class over the summer. The workload wasn't anything extreme and the content is actually very interesting! She's a sweet professor!

Professor Waters was a good Honors Anthropology Professor. Her quizzes and tests were fair as well as her final and Scientific Journal Assignment. She gave a decent amount of extra credit which can help you a lot. She just added some online interactive assignments some of which being more entertaining than others. recommend for an Honors course.

Took the winter class and I see why it was so popular. There's a LOT of reading and a few writing assignments, but everything was pretty straightforward. There were 4 quizzes, 4 tests, and a final. She offered up to 15 points of extra credit but I didn't even need anything. I was worried, but the class wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be.

I took Professor waters in the winter of 2024. A lot of daily work in the winter, and I'm not sure if she gave us more leeway because of it, but I do think she was very fair and understanding. Overall the material was quiet straight forward. I intend to take her course in the summer if she is available.

One of the lightest classes I've ever taken. Spent about 2-3 hours a week on it during winter. I didn't do any of the readings and still got As on all the tests. Answers can be found online, take the class with a friend so you can take turns taking the tests and have all the correct answers for your last attempt since she allows multiple attempts.

Professor Waters is fantastic! I had her as my professor in Fall 2023 and I can't wait to have her again as my professor in Fall 2024. The class was a hybrid so I got to enjoy all the hands-on activities in class as well. She is also extremely knowledgable. Not too much HW. Remember to take notes on the lecture and the textbook and you are golden!

She is good at responding to your questions/emails, the assignments are really easy to do extra credit is given towards the end of the semester. BUT the test she gives are not always based on notes she makes might find yourself looking stuff up and also every test is TIMED so it forces you to be quick.

The textbook is required and I highly recommend reading it, which clearly explains the content of the course. The course is well organized and she provides a variety of material in the modules; lecture slides, videos, articles, etc. There are discussions and quizzes on the modules/textbook chapters, along with exams throughout the course.

Professor Waters' class has a heavy workload, but the content is engaging. I found unstuck ai helpful for quick review and practice alongside the required readings.

Professor Waters was really sweet. She gives really good feedback on your work and is incredibly supportive. Her quizzes are super easy and overall she gives little work throughout the semester. Just have good time management and you'll be perfectly fine. She is also incredibly supportive when you email her one on one!

The course itself isn't too demanding, especially compared to other STEM courses if you're taking it as a GE. She's being trying her best to prevent students from using Gen AI to finish the written assignments in a reasonable manner. However, I want to highlight how passionate she is about the anthropology field and how kind she is to us students.