I took Native Americans. Mr. Wiley is extremely knowledgable about his subject. He is a cool prof.; likes class discussions. Willing to help. ALot of writing. Very respectful of his subject. Does group projects/lectures.

Took Native American course. a lot of papers, however most are doable. good instructor

he is one of the better professors @ normandale because he is very open and willing to take his time to help, although he is tough at times.

Definately writing intensive. Huge written research project required with powerpoint.I really liked those student presentations, however. Learned alot! Very interesting archaeology sites explored. He is willing to help students. Big on attendance. Is flexiable on deadlines if you talk to him first. Alot of material covered in one semester class.

Very difficult class, but you'll learn not only about other cultures, but about yourself. I'd advise taking English Comp. before taking his class. Very writing and reading intensive! He cares if you care.

Took this class when it was still 1097, this guy man, I tell you after a melt down in my life, that he was well aware of which required extensive traveling he****ted on me at the end. i turned in a ll the papers early and yet whatever, anywasy smart guy but a pain in the ass-

good prof, takes his stuff seriously and has students present materiel from the book but also is more then able to fill in gaps or holes in the literature. lots of writing but only 4-5 papers that are over 500 words. very smart and cares only if you do. If you are willing to make an effort he will meet you more then half way.

There hasn't been a Wiley class I have taken that I haven't learned alot. Tough grader, but you know if you got a B or an A you earned it. Intense writing, but qualifies for U of M or other 4 yr college writing criteria, so that helps. No final, but makes that up with writing requirements. So if you like to write and hate tests, his class rocks.

The class was difficult but I loved it. So much so in fact that I decided to major in anthropology. He is a facinating person and a wonderful professor.

I was interested in this class and I learned TONS-very different, enlightening, challenging material. Lots of open minded, informal discussion, Wiley is very helpful but is determined to make you think for yourself, and he grades hard on papers; he used to teach comp., so keep that in mind! It was difficult but I loved it! It expanded my horizon!

Do not take one of his classes if youre looking for an easy ride. He's challenging, thought provoking, and worldly. He can open your mind to a whole new perspective, IF, youre willing to work for it. He was one of the best profs. ive ever had.

Great Class, definitely not for everyone. Must have an open mind and enjoy thinking for yourself.He wont spoon feed you the material for this class so be prepared to participate. Several writing assignments, but no tests.

Want to open your mind to other cultures, take the class. Want an easy class - skip it. Hard class but worth the effort. Loved the video's we had to watch as they were eye opening to how American's expect too much - for example an easy class in college. Yeah it was hard, didn't like how he graded my grammar in the papers but good class. Recomm

While I had a hard time in his class, I found it to be very worthwhile; both in the academic knowledge obtained and in the feeling of accomplishment at having earned a good grade in a difficult class. I'd highly recommend Mr. Wiley if you're willing to work for your grade. He's a great person, and an asset to the college.

I've had Mr.Wiley for two of my anthropology classes. He knows his stuff, smart professor, i wish more professors were like him. Love his assignments and teaching. Dont expect to get an easy A, also is a difficult grader on papers. other than that i love taking classes with him!

AMAZING TEACHER! He's a super tough grader, but if you do your work and show up you'll be fine. He absolutely requires attendance-checks daily. He'll help when asked, and knows and has a passion for his subject. Really promotes you to talk. I didn't like him at first and was very indecisive, but he is now my absolute favorite teacher at Normandale.

I took Anthropology of Religion with him and he was absolutly amazing! Discussions were incredibly entertaining and interesting. Course consisted of reading and answering questions and then discussing in class. Grading was hard but fair. Wiley is really knowledgable about subject but if you are not willing to work hard/attend class dont take it.

I really enjoyed this class, even with the large work-load. There is a lot of writing, and he wants you to really think about what you are learning. I felt that this helped me get more out of the material. He also appreciates when you take part in the classroom discussions by sharing your thoughts and opinions.

Mr. Wiley is an awesome teacher! He is very knowledgable on his topics and keeps the class engaged. Be warned that this is a very writing intensive course. He grades based on quality. Bottom line: if you aren't writing well thought out papers, you will sink. Wiley likes participation and hates slackers/procrastinators.

This class was more work than I had expected but I loved it. He is a vessel of knowledge & makes class very interesting. In contrast to other ratings, I do not think he is arrogant or biased. He just doesn't have patience for slackers. If you don't want to think creatively or engage in the subject at hand, this isn't the class or professor for you.

He's a good teacher. He won't like you if you don't show initiative. If you slack off in his class, he will call you out. He was very understanding when I was unable to complete my assignments on time due to personal/family issues. He's very kind, witty, understanding and very knowledgeable about the field of Anthropology.

This class was a lot of work but it was one of my favorite classes. Wiley has a plethora of knowledge & it's interesting to listen to what he has to say. He is not arrogant or rude. He doesn't have patience for inconsiderate students; he considers not being prepared for classroom discussion to be inconsiderate. I wish more teachers were like him.

2 Words: WRITING INTENSIVE. No tests is the only thing good about it. However, 3-4 papers (time dependent) and daily/weekly journals on the short stories you read. I took his online class and I will say it was easier than taking it in class especially during the summer. Overall, critiques you harshly but wants you to succeed.

A very tough grader, but a pretty fun teacher (if you like Anthro that is). His schedule is usually clear. It can be difficult to consistently do well on his assignments; you really have to work to earn the grade. You MUST spend a lot of time on the readings. Being a good writer is very important & following his instructions to a T is necessary.

This course was not intended to be an easy A. To do well, you'll need to prove your understanding and back it up with well written reports. This was the course that made me realize what college level work should be, and that an easy A won't help you later on. Start reading, use the information given, and don't take failure so hard.

My perspective: Yes, Mr. W's course was intense. It was the first class I had taken in 5 years - and I also opted to take the accelerated summer version. I must say though, that I thought his criticisms were constructive and that he provides a challenging course and content to provoke the best out of you. I give him two thumbs up for pushing me.

I am taking Magic, Witchcraft and Religion. It is a very heavy writing course. Wiley does seem intimidating but he does love to get into discussions about the topic and if you have something to addask about, speak up. He likes to impersonate Freud when quoting him, he is very passionate about the subject, and wants his students to understand it.

Many are intimidated by Wiley, but he is one of the best teachers yet. Wiley challenges each student with his class discussions, but will help you out if you reach out to him. The class can be a ton of work if you do not stay organized, but worth it. I passed with an A.

The course material is challenging and thought-provoking. Not to take if you want an easy A, but if you want something is actually college level and promotes critical thinking, would highly recommend. Found him also very responsive and helpful to personal problems. It is clear that he is passionate about his field and future success of students.

This course is very informative and you will learn a lot. However, be prepared for answering tough questions and not just reading the material but knowing it backwards and forwards. He is a tough grader but tells you exactly what he wants.