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“Without a doubt the worst professor I have ever encountered”
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I learned nothing!! All she talked about was Italian culture. Terrible!
she is great teacher, makes class enjoyable . THANKS! :)
bubly cute passionate and fun, who could ask for anything more?
great prof
She's a gem! I learned so much in both 111 and 112.
A true teacher that is available for her student.Graet proff.
Interesting, funny and sweet, and really helpful! I loved this class!!!
she's like a kind gramma. she's cool. her class was not challenging tho.
Professor Denunizo is a very good teacher. She is not only very experienced, but very informative. Going to her classes is an asset for she teaches the information in an easy manner so that all are able to learn from her. Tests are quite easy.
She is a very boring professor and very unhelpfull. if you have a choice please do not take any course with her.i wish the university could get ride of such kind of a professor.
She's eccentric to the point of being annoying. Keeps the class there for the entire 3 hours, but spends half the time wasting our time with pointless stories. I dread going to that class!
here lame puns are not something that i want to hear during a 3 hour class that starts at 7
Very good teacher, and funny, not that any one seems to get her humour. She really doesn't get the respect she deserves, which is unfortunate.
She is not only a boring prof, but she is also rude and very inconsiterate. She is not helpful to students at all. It is a wate of time taking her class, because half the time you hear boring stories and the other half siclence and blabber
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Pretty good prof. She teaches the info well and going to her class is an asset. Yes there are lame jokes, many about poo... but it makes for a break in the 3 hour class
she is the most useless professor i ever so, if you are given a choice, please do not take any course from her,
She has very little knowledge/experience in archaeology or anthropology. Does not have a Ph.D. (masters?) so other unemployed profs. out there should take that position.
she stretches a 20 minute lecture into 3 hours. she uses her class to try to feel cool, because everyone is forced to give her the attention she has been deprived of in the past. a total waste of time.lame half true stories about her pathetic life.
after reading the previous comments i was worried going into the class...but she is actually a very good prof...she makes the information very clear and her lectures are very easy to follow..going to class very important!!
I dropped her class. I found her very irritating with her stories, that took up half of class.
Very approachable, easy, and guarantee a "B", if you attend class.
Wonderful prof! Helpful and you'll do well if you go to class and care about learning. All of you people bad-mouthing her need to get a life. Truly great woman!
one of the best prof i ever had. I noticed that those who gave her a bad report aren't very smart people (they can't even spell "INCONSIDERATE") you people like this are LOSERS! best prof...
Greatest prof I've ever had. Unless you're just taking the course because you saw anthro on Saved by the Bell: College years and thought Anthropology would be easy, you'll love it. Some people wouldn't shut up in her class though... probably did poorly.
De Nunzio's class was really boring, but always go anyway, she likes to drop exam hints. Easy, multiple choice exams make up for boring stupid stories in class...also fairly short temper
Despite what people have wrote about her, she is an awsome prof! I found her stories entertaining and they broke up the class a bit. Lectures are very important to attend and there is tons of writing....but still, very enjoyable!
I absolutely loved both of these classes with her, and if I could, I would take more with her in a second. She has a lot of knowledge about anthropology and has done a lot of stuff in her lifetime(including being inside the Pyramids in Egypt!)
One of my favourite profs. I think her lectures are very interesting, stories included. Exams are pretty easy. I definitely recommend attending classes though.
She is terrible; no course evaluation given to students. Annoying stories, class is a waste of time, you have to teach yourself 95% of the material.
She was a great teacher. I loved her stories that she told us about her different adventures around the world. She isn't too hard and she drops exam hints in class so attending would be a good thing! Best prof!
She was the worst professor. She wasn't interested in helping students at all. She doesn't like dealing with people.
The class average was a D, and she doesn't curve.
45 minutes to write a 50 question exam! This would be fine if the questions weren't like riddles. She is a great person but if the class average is 55 there must be a problem. I think that if students had enough time to read the questions properly the grades might be higher. What's the rush?
UGH!!! someone should tell this women that her 3 yr old 'baby' is old enough to sleep through the night. They should also tell her that her anthropology class doesn't need to hear about it every frickin' morning!! Very boring class, so glad it was only 50 min long!! I would have died otherwise!
Both classes were good, the material was presented so that you had to go to class & read the text to get an A, but you arent likely to fail if you do one or the other.. Her stories weren't that bad, lighten up. Nice lady, will talk your ear off if you show interest.. very helpful outside of class
She is an amazin prof and with a weird sense of humour nonetheless if u cant laugh at her jokez u can alwayz laugh at her... classes were interestin especially when it came to evolution and a very nice person if u are nice to her...
this was the worst class . i haveever been in i was worned about this class before i even took it and i thought i could handle it as long as i worked hard andstudied everything but that went down hill when she emphasised in3classes not to study certain books cause they would not be on the exam and thenwere she lied and gave us 45min 4 /57 questions
One of the best prof's I've had yet. She's a little quirky but she has lots of interesting stories and lots of experience in anthro but if it's not your thing you'll hate it. Her class notes are good, but still need to do some reading to get an A. Generally all m/c exams.
Honestly, i found her to be an excellent prof. The trick to do well in her class is you have to not only take down what she has on her overheads, but you must also make some additional notes. Her tests aren't too bad, though m/c can be tricky. But go to class, read the book and there's no reason not to get a B. Very helpful and loves to joke around
Very amiable and a bit nutty - I liked her right off. Seems like she wanted to be a stand-up comedian but could only come up with corny puns. Enjoyable class.
what an odd lady. she must think we're all retarded b/c the pace of the material is so s-l-o-w!!! talk faster, and we'd be out of there earlier.
I'm surprised the university could find a classroom big enough for her ego - she asked a question about HERSELF on the final exam. She made us stay after 10 to see her vacation photos. I got 79.8% in the class and she refused to bump it to an 80. This class is extremely easy, but she's a jerk.
Awesome prof. Some find her funny some don't, regardless, she knows her stuff and is always willing to help, especially during office hours, she's fair and her exams are awesome as long as you know your stuff and go to class. She is always willing to help you however she can. It's a shame she doesn't teach more Anthro classes.
i had her for anthro, shes really tough
I thought she was wonderful. She immediately communicates an interest in the material, which is vitally important; her sense of humour goes a long way in aiding her lectures. There is lots to read, but the material is not difficult...all you have to do is memorize it (and make sure you attend lectures). She's also very approachable.
If you're looking for a reason to kill yourself, take her class. If you need an elective, take calculus or chemistry (no joke, you will thank yourself later). If this course is required for your degree, take it with another prof or change programs.
THIS CLASS IS LIKE THE 9TH LEVEL OF HELL IN UNIVERSITY. YOU SIT IN HER CLASS AND YOU WONDER WHY SHE IS NOT A PRESCHOOL TEACHER. SHE IS CONDESCENDING, HER LECTURES ARE SLOW, AND SHE KEEPS BEATING THE SAME TOPIC OVER AGAIN AND THE BIG PICTURE THAT APPEARS ON THE EXAM IS NOT EVEN MENTIONED IN CLASS.
"DO NOT" take her for your elective, assignment, tests, midterms and exam, all the worst one can ever have. a very very difficult teacher! course is easy as far as i felt. i read all the chapters from the book, read her notes, but...no way..thats not gonna help....... i couldnt understand how and exactly what she wanted us to study.
Prof. Denunzio got me interested in anthro! I will never go back to any other discipline! She makes funny jokes in class and is very understanding. You should attend class to make your grade worth the money you pay however... Wonderful professor overall!
Denunzio is extremely nice, although she tries to make the class laugh, her puns are anything but funny, i read the courseware and the entire anthro textbook and only got a B-, she is extremely difficult GOOD LUCK, if u have her, SWITCH ASAP her exams are only 60 questions and 50% of ur final grade
Prof Denunzio is a very nice lady, who makes her exams very difficult. The class 'culture in comparative perspective' was very easy, but her final was brutal 82 questions that are extremely specific. Attend lectures/ do readings READ thos ethnographies.. AVOID HER and take Kapac good luck if u get her dont expect anything higher than a B
Avoid Denunzio at all costs. That's my warning. Do not take her class unless you need it. She is out to get you- she makes it clear from day 1 how difficult it is to get an A. I got an A, but it was a ridiculous amount of (unreasonable) work. Tests are brutal- doesn't test the big picture, instead, you need to memorize lines. Brutal experience.
Nicest Italian spinner I have met.
Classes are long and boring, horrible jokes are made and constantly repeated. ridiculous multiple choice exams!
Awesome person and prof. Though her puns get old quick, you can't help but smile at her caring nature to teach and guide the class. Extremely approachable, and a great person to talk to about the different subjects in anthropology. she reinforced my love of anthropology.
Professor Denunzio is fantastic! Her tests are hard but she's a wonderful person. She knows her stuff well, and love her lectures. She's also very helpful when you need it.
she's very nice and approachable but her tests are tricky. i studied for 3 days and only got a C+. make sure you read every little detail. but if you need any assistance she'd be glad to help! also make sure you go to all lectures and take lots of notes!
wipe that smirk off your face...she is very sweet, knows her stuff, approachable for help, but the course is mandatory and extremely difficult. her jokes get old quickly, though she does get the class involved which is good. but had to take the course twice because the tests are hard
great prof, exams are not that difficult once you study and attend the classes and makes notes
Denunzio is absolute one of my favourite profs here! She was exceedingly helpful whenever needed. Her lectures were intertaining albeit a little goofy with silly anecdotes from her experience as an archeaologist. So long as you study and do your readings, exam were very easy. It's a shame she's not teaching more courses.
She's a sweet lady but her tests are tricky! Make sure you read everything. She asks some very detailed questions abuot random articles in the textbook I didn't think we would need to know. If you don't like reading, don't take this course. You wont pass if you don't read the entire textbook
At first, I was scared as hell after reading all the comments on here, as I was going into the midterm and had no idea what to study. However, after giving a few reads to my notes, and finishing the required readings, it wasn't that bad. Class can drag on sometimes, and a laptop is definately helpful, but class isn't as bad as people say it is.
I thought the exam was fairly easy, got 87% on it... and I studied one night for it! She is a good prof, likes to make jokes and tell interesting stories... She knows what she is talking about (shes been in Egypt and Arctic and chased by polar bears!) I really enjoyed her class.
I love Professor Denunzio! She has so much knowledge on the subject and provides an interesting and entertaining perspective. I love her puns and her stories. It makes some dry material more interesting. The only thing I don't like is the 50% midterm, 50% final. If you go to class and do readings, you will do okay though!
She's by far my favourite teacher here! I loved going to her class every week. Her jokes and stories were odd but funny. I'd recommend taking one of her classes to anyone!
Amazing! She not only is an excellent and interesting teacher, but a wonderful person with a kind heart. She's very approachable and will even call you back if you need a question answered. She's completely adorable and makes the class fun with her jokes and passion for the subject of anthropology and archaeology. LOVE HER!
I love her so much, seriously, I would take any class she teaches! She is very funny, engaging, and knows her stuff. She'll always try to answer any questions you have. Awesome prof and great person!
She's a great prof, you can tell she loves what she does. She's great at explaining things and really open to questions. She is very insisting on students coming to class, not talking, and not packing up early. If you get a chance go meet her a couple times, she remembers faces. Overall, awesome and enthusiastic prof!
Denunzio was an amazing teacher! She is very helpful and gives many hints as to what is on the exams. Lectures were very interesting, but long. In order to do well though, its best to attend all classes and do all of the readings!
Denunzio was one of my favorite professors. She is clear and concise. To do well in her class take down all of what she says and read all of the texts. She is very helpful and will prep you for exams if you see her.
awesome, she's super funny!
She was great. She makes it very interesting. I loved taking lessons with her
She is a great teacher and extremely passionate about the course content. She is extremely humorous. However, I found the class content extremely boring. So if you are really interested in human evolution then I would encourage you to take this class, but if you care not, then do your self a favor and do not take the class
She is such an interesting prof,and man,BRING A LAPTOP.Write down EVERYTHING SHE SAYS,they are your study notes for exams.I typed out everything and it helped out a lot.Your textbook is your best friend,read EVERYTHING.Exams are really easy, but you have to study.You have to be interested in this subject to do good in it.Good luck.
She is very passionate about anthropology. I thought I was going to hate this class at the beginning but I actually quite enjoy it. She is easy to understand and if its important she will repeat it. The textbook is also very important to do good in this class.
I regretted my time taking the course, mainly for the fact that she loves to ramble on and on about nonsense. She tries too hard to be funny, half the time the whole class is laughing at her making a fool of herself. Textbooks were useful, but the exams are full of traps, by far the worst prof i had for such an interesting course.
Very passionate about anthropology. MAKE sure you take notes, preferably on a computer. She makes it seem like she tests hard, but it isn't that bad if you take notes, and READ the book. As long as you study, you should do fine.
RUBBISH, need i say more?? Oh almost forgot, biggest POTTIE MOUTH EVER, can't emphasize that enough, she should consider joining the military, that'll help her calm down a bit.
Without a doubt the worst professor I have ever encountered. Marking isn't even subjective, it's ridiculous and probably based on the weather that day. Unreasonable, useless as a prof, makes students do all the work and mark on 'participation' and presentations. Easily the worst class and laziest prof at the university.
GREAT Prof! Learned a lot from her about anthro, and about life! Had her twice and loved each class! Great teacher!
the best prof ive had! she is so interesting and motivating and actually cares about the students. she remembers basically everyone face and is very personalable. amazing!!
Great prof! Gotta attend every class and take notes in order to do well! Midterm ok, exam a bit harder but again, if u take good notes, and come to class everyday and read the book you will be fine!
MUST go to class and read the text. Lazy people will not do well in her classes. Awesome lady, super nice! Really enjoyed all her classes.
Her exams are outrageous. 50% each for midterm and final, all multiples choice, and the answers are like A) dumb, B stupid), C) worse, D) a and c, E) none of the above. The etnographies are interesting, but the rest of the material is dry. I'm an A student and worked hard, but still didn't get the grade I wanted. I'd never take her classes again.
She's not a very interesting lecturer but the material was really easy and if you attend class and read the ethnographies you can get an A.
Very interesting lectures but she does not at all prepare students for finals or midterms. It is 50/50 midterm/final which is very hard without any sort of review at all. Three books to read which are interesting but still a lot. Ok over all.
Love her and her stupid puns.
she is extremely interested in her work and wants her students to succeed. She remembers you face and will know if you attend class and where you sit. She's a really great person
This prof drove me nuts. She makes the same horrible pun everyday. I learned more skipping class to read the textbook in one day than I did attending class all week. She strays from the point, repeats the obvious. Very frustrating.
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