The class is interesting, even though it's only a GE class. The only problem I have with her is that she makes a big deal about people leaving her class early. She would sometimes stop her lecture to ask where that person is going. Overall, nice lady.

She is a good teahcer and her class was interesting but she did freak me out the first day when she came in with a bad attitude but the next the she came with food, I love food.

she is nice. but she very concerted about the student who comes late. she will lock the door 5 minutes after beginning time on the schedule. you could not get in untill she allowed. anyways, her class is interesting. and she let us make up some questions, from which she pick some to be final exam and she posted them online. that is NICE, isn't it?

This class is not easy. The fact that i took it during the evening and its a 4 hr class. She can lecture very well but the subject she wants us to know for the test is to much. The requirements for the paper she wants you to write is very difficult.

Crazy...regarldess of her teaching abilities, it is hard to get passed her late policy. If you come in late she makes you leave and yells that you are disrupting the class. By her yelling, she is disrupting the class. OH! And we are paying to take the class, we can be late if we want! Psycho!

Intimidating the first day but a very nice lady on day 2!! She always brought us food and drinks.. Gets a lil upset about people walking into class late but tardiness pisses me off too!!.. Easy class.. Would recommend

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I thought she was a VERY fair teacher and that you can do well if you make effort. She's very funny and in our large lecture (more than 100 students) she was able to get students to discuss lots of things in class.

there musta ben 200 students in our class but she knew mosta us by name! I was amazed:) I thought it was a fun class. Lots of class discussion for a large lecture

I liked going to the zoo for the zoo report. I liked that the professor will read a draft of your paper. That helped me a lot. Her lectures are clear. She repeats definitions. Great class.

Lectures are clear. Repeats defnitions. She brings in fossils. Exams are from reading and lecture. Not hard but ya gotta study. Nice person. Gave us a snack during exam.

Professor Saul is a very nice person. She really cares about her students and I enjoy her lectures.

I really enjoyed this class. It was very informative. Dr. Saul really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. If you need to take any NSS classes, take it with her. She does not make you buy those useless books that other NSS teachers require.

Susan Saul was a great professor, and i definitely recommend her to every student.

Dr. Saul is so terrific-extremely passionate about Anth.Her lectures are to the point and exciting.Always willing to help you-letting you know what's significant,explaining everything clearly,offering extra credits and fair grading. I felt comfortable in her class though English is my second language.Great and enjoyable class unless you are lazy.Th

She is information, extremely funny, helpful and a really nice lady. I enjoyed the class immensely & I’m a business mgt major. I particularly enjoyed the zoo project to observe various primates & the extra credit assignment to the Gibbon Ctr. You do have to study your lecture notes & the textbook pgs she outlines for the test to do well.

Dr. Saul is so nice, cool and extremely intelligent! Her class is always the most exciting class ever but always keeps you busy. If you keep up you'll be fine. You'll learn a lot and will be built good studying habits and she won't let you sink-she'll help you the way. I'm a new transfer student and thanks for giving me feedbacks on the term paper!

The class is very easy. It is very helpful because she gives homework like to find scholarships that will fit to you. I learned a lot in this class.

Dr. Saul was a good professor in NSS 301. Her class was very helpful for me. She also recommended you apply for scholarship. In her class, I listened to her to applied for Lsamp scholarship. Thus, i got $ 300 dollars from Lsamp. Thank you, Dr.Saul. I recommend you guy take NSS 310 with her

She is an outstanding professor and mentor. She will go out of her way to help you and definitely give you constructive advice in your academic and career goals. Because of her I got accepted into University of Michigan's masters program. THANKS!!!

She's nice & very clear on what she wants. Remember to read everything she is assigned, then you'll be find.

Very nice Professor. Do not be late to her class and make sure to turn your assignments in on time. She is an extremely punctual person. I highly recommend her.

Really easy class. Just do the occasional 5 minute assignment and get to class on time and it's a gauranteed A. Prepare to be bored though.

Highly recommend.Quizzes are NOT pop.She lets u kno in advance & the quizzes help u keep up w/ reading. Lecture very clear. She is helpful 2 studnts but dont be late

DO NOT BE LATE. SHE'LL INTERRUPT CLASS 2 ASK WHY UR LATE OR LEAVING EARLY. SHE REALLY GETS BOTHERED IF U GO 2 THE RESTROOM DURING CLASS, EVEN LOCKS THE DOOR. SHE ASKS 4 A LOT IN THE PAPERS BUT OFFERS A LOT OF HELP & IS ALWAYS WILLING 2 GO OVER MATERIAL IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. DOESN'T RETURN PAPERS UNTIL DAY OF FINAL SO U DON'T KNOW YOUR GRADE GOING IN2 THE FINAL. MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAMS WHICH SHE GIVES EXACT PAGE #S IN BOOK 2 STUDY.

She is always prepared, organized, enthusiastic, knowledgeable.Gets students to talk about their experiences.Go to office for her to help with term paper.Reviews book for exams.Has generous 5 minute grace period for late students but after that is strict.

If you're not good at making class on time, avoid this professor. She's a a decent instructor but she makes people feel stupid at times because her tests are genuinely difficult for non-anthro majors. Regardless, do the labs, put effort into the paper, read the pages she tells you to for the exams and youll do fine.

Fairly easy class, yet the professor is rude. She does not answer any questions without a condescending attitude. She speaks to her students as if we are children. She never takes a clear stand on the race issue which is why i took this class to begin with (theme). I also found some of the subjects and fotos shown to be quite offensive. There is ne

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Dr. Saul is one of the knowledgeable professors in CSULA. She really knows and loves her subject. I had a very enjoyable learning experience with her--learned a lot from her!! She is always there for you-- she is the one who wants you to succeed in the future. I recommend her class!

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anth 361 this teacher really tries to accommodate the students. gave xtra credit,helped with study guide,proofreads term paper for you,gives snacks.she knew most of our names

She is very helpful, student friendly and fair grader. Even I got a D- in mid, I got a B as a final grade.

She is so motherly, I like her alot. I got an A- out of her class, At first it was alot of reading but we complained and she let up towards the end of the course. If she likes you it's all good but if she doesn't then you better just know that a C or worse it what you will get. be nice to her and she will be to you class is okay, and shes funny .

Dr. Saul was very engaging, funny and fair. I enjoyed her class, and the readings she assigned. I recommend this class for any medical person and also any history buff!

We gave her a standing ovation. Never saw that done in any other classes.She's really good.

I thought this would be a wast of time for my ge coursebut it was a great class.Teacher is very lively and nice.Good movies.Learning was fun.Highly recommend

i really enjoyed this class, she is very funny, nice and most of all very knowledgeable. The class is hard but she gives you all the tools to pass the class. I really recomend her class.

Professor Saul is very easy going and friendly. She is very informative in her field. Professor Saul will give you the extra help you if you need it. Beside teaching, she has a lot of advices to give on the side. She is a woman who struggled through a lot of obstacles before she reaches her place there at CSULA.

I had professor saul for anth 361 and anth 385 in the GE themes.She is quite knowledgeable and is apt in disseminating the info to a large class.She has a great sense of humor andf always conducted herself professionally.

this lady is such a sweetheart, she is a "soccer mom", she really cares about her students and their grades. 2 test and they're multiple choice (easy) only one big essay at the end but grades easy just say hi to her a few times.

I must admit, I really hated the concept of old folk and all that jazz. However, Ms. Saul made the class bearable and to some extent, "fun." She is strict, but just do what she says and you are ok. I have found a new appreciation for them old folk ;o

Even though this class is somewhat difficult, Professor Saul gives students a fair opportunity for an A or a B & that is ALL that a student can ask for - A FAIR OPPORTUNITY! 1 midterm, a final, a paper + opportunities for extra credit points - The extra credit pts really help. Professor Saul is helpful, too. Highly recommend her for ANTH 335!

I didn't expect much from a GE course but Saul teaches it really good.Interesting. Lectures are clear. Thought provoking. Covers lots of different cultures.Ask for help if you struggle

You'll learn how to use Excel and do fun things with PTC papers and fingerprinting. It's a 4 hour class but Dr. Saul is good teacher and breaks it up with interesting activities

Notes are posted on WebCT. Mid term is hard, but the Final is very easy. Tough on paper's grammar/ format and wordings.

Very dedicated, hard-working, knowledgable, student friendly, well prepared and very fair. She disciplines the class to provide a great learning environment. Loves her previous field work experience. That's fascinating!

A fun class. Teacher is funny with really good PowerPoint. Will spend time with you if you need it.

realy good clsas. Professor is clear and you can ask questions. Lots of fossils to learn. Funny big foot movie

She is a very nice lady,she alway willing to answer our questions. It is a interesting class, never a pop quiz, I don't know why someone said that... So, come to the class on time, take good notes, do the readings, then you will be fine!!

Class is mandatory. You need the notes for the tests. The lectures felt long though, depending if you meet once a week or not. She's a friendly teacher, not too hard on grading. 1 midterm, 1 paper, 1 final(not cumulative).

Her class is easy but there is work as with all 400 level classes. A midterm, a paper, and then a final. She is a wonderful professor, if you have any questions, she's very open. Read ahead of the lecture and the lecture itself will make sense. Also, you'll put yourself ahead of the rest of the class.

Its true, the lady is not very nice but tests are extremely easy and she encourages you to let her review your paper. I did and got a good grade on it so make sure you do the same.

Susan Saul is a teacher who still cares. She expects a lot from her students but is fair and inpartial. If you need help she is always there to guide you and the class "medical anthropology" is very interesting.

SUPER FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. SHE GOES OUT OF HER WAY TO HELP EACH STUDENT AND IS EXTREMELY FAIR. I YOU DO THE WORK... YOU GET AN "A" IN THE CLASS.

Professor Saul is a nice, wonderful teacher. She has prepared lots of useful information related to the lecture. She cares her students and will help them go through their hardship, but as a student, you have to show you have done your work. I recommend anyone who wants to learn the subject.

Very informative. Very helpful.

The lectures are very interesting and informative.

One term paper, midterm & final. The term paper was doable if you follow every bit of the instruction she gave. Must proofread because they take off points. Another grad student grades the paper. Book is a must. I read almost the whole entire book. I took a lot of notes. The exams are 75% from notes and 25% from book. This is definitely a 400 level course because every material needs to be studied. I got A on term paper and Bs on exams and I got a B in the class. Ms.Saul's class is interesting.

Tests are extremely easy. 1 midterm, 1 essay paper, 1 final. Class is an extremely boring lecture.

Crystal clear guidelines. If you do the work, you will get the grade. All the people complaining about her being strict on poignancy need to grow up. Any serious college student is not constantly late to class and disruptive! She's fair, strict, and straightforward. You will receive the grade you work for. Nothing more, nothing less. Overall GREAT!

Yes she can be rude if you come late or cross her other pet peeves but she wants you to pay attention and succeed; after all we are all adults here!! Lectures w/powerpoint; 1 essay, 1 midterm, 1 final, and some extra credit. Tells you what's on exams but wording's a bit tricky. Read the text & articles!! Go 2 office hrs! Fair grader & I recommend!!

She wants all of her students to do well in her class. She's very welcoming and open in regards her office hours. If you fail to understand any of the material, she's very willing to try to help you.

Great class. Sual is one of the best teachers at CSULA. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. She can be very funny. I liked doing the zoo report and handling the fossils.

A fun class. Dr. Saul brings in fossils for students to work with. There's a zoo report that's fun too. She gives a strong sense of our place in nature and how humans have evolved over time. If you really want to understand Darwin's theory of evolution, take this course.

She is a wonderful teacher! you only need to take notes on her lectures and make sure that you are in class ON TIME. your grades depend on one research paper, the midterm, and final. she offers extra credit at least 3 times to give an extra boost to your grade. she is very funny so she always keeps the class laughing and interested in topic! :)

Very easy!! I got a B on the midterm and final with 30 min of studying! Just make sure to be on time to class! Does not like it when students walk in and out, so use the restroom before the class. The week before the final/midterm she tells you what pages on the book the tests will be on so you dont necessarily need to read the entire book.

Before this class, I had no idea about world water crises and how diseases are not just public health issues but also development issues. It really got me interested in public health. She is one of the most helpful teachers at CalStateLA. She worked with me on my paper. I'll be taking her medical anthropology next.

Saul is a great professor. My only complaint is that she can be a teensy bit unorganized, and a little bit strict. But I think this is necessary in a class of 155. The "group" project could have easily been solo, but it's only 3 pages. Tests were pretty easy, just do the reading and take good lecture notes.

AWESOME class, very interesting and such an enthusiastic teacher! She definitely knows her stuff and is willing to help you if you need it. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat!

This class is pretty easy. Just do all the HW assignments, labs, and attend class and you will pass. I got a D on the midterm, and a C on the final, but still manage to get a B, just 2% off from a A.

She is very nice and funny. Everything is lecture, and her lectures can be quite fun and interesting. There is one midterm, one research paper, and one final. 100 points each. The research paper topics were easy too, for example: about different hairstyles and clothing based on culture. I recommend this teacher!

She is a very interactive teacher and her lectures are pretty clear and helpful she can be a bit much especially when students interrupt or are late. She has a strict late policy and wont let you in but overall the material is easy. The only thing is that the books are not as helpful and can actually be a bit confusing

Aside from being extremely strict on attendance and promptness, Susan is a great professor. She really knows her stuff and her tests and reports are very reasonable. She is funny and her class is very interesting.

Shes great go to her office hours and will help you out shes pretty easy but she does give lots of assigments

Very fun and informative class. I didn't buy a single required book and was able to get a B by taking good notes. She can be a bit disorganized, but she is an amazing professor. Show up on time or she'll give you a hard time!

You have to be in class in time, she is a really good professor, quite funny. If you do all of the required work and turn it in on time you can pass the class. College is not supposed to be super easy, you have to put in the work.

Saul was great and very helpful. she was funny but the class was kind of boring. exams were fair, paper was okay, be on time, take good notes because she does not post them to moodle, do the work and you will be fine. recommend her

A great professor and mentor. Successfully makes an introductory course on the quarter system comprehensive and informative. Her exams are fair, and you'll do well if you study. Outside classroom hours she was open to discussion and helped me when I was applying for internships and study abroad opportunities.

A really good class. Too many CSULA students don't bother to come to class, text and use cell phones during class. Saul has high standards. Fair grader but you need to study.

pretty funny. Very knowledgeable. shehelps develop you in your work. I would like to take another class with her but I am finishing

Professor is humorous. Don't be late or she'll give you a hard time. Very high standards and you need to keep up. She can be unorganized. Strict grader on papers. In our class, finals became a TRAP, 40 questions=100 points. Only multiple choice and T/F= not good. Increased mistakes equals more points deducted. Won't take if you don't need to.

Lots of genetics and biology. But she goes through it in a way that you can understand if you pay attention and take notes. Had us do exercises in class and use Excel. I always wanted to learn that program and now I can even graph. Gives a choice of topics for paper. Fair grader. Gives written and verbal feedback.

She gives you 5 points to bring your term paper to her or to the writing center for proofing and editing. That was really helpful and got me to improve my writing. She encourages student discussion, comments, and questions. Her lectures are well organized but she is flexible on changing topics depending on what things students are interested in.

She is sweet and passionate about what she teaches; however, she is not the most organized professor. She'll go from talking about one topic and then jump to something else that has very little to do with the previous topic. Organized notes are essential! I survived off my class notes and in-depth notes she posts on Moodle. Didn't buy textbook.

A great teacher. Interesting real world useful topics.

So much of what I see in my elderly grandparents I could not understand until I took this class. In my culture we have to respect the elderly and do what they want us to do. Professor explained this as filial piety. Now I can relate better to my parents and grandparents. Go to her office hours and you can talk to her about anything

Prof. Saul is a tremendous resource of knowledge. Class consists mostly of lectures with slides. Take notes summarizing what you see, will be on midterm and final. More than several reading assignments. Keep up with the reading and take summarized notes for midterm and final. Prof. will remind you of what to focus on for exams. Take Prof. Saul.

Professor Saul is a caring teacher that is passionate about her teaching. She uses personal experiences throughout her lectures. Lectures are crucial for doing well in her class. Very specific about what to expect from her exams. She is accessible outside of class, especially when it comes to papers.

Great lectures and explored interesting topics. She has first hand experience in subject matter and shares her knowledge. As long as you show up and pay attention you will pass. She is clear with what you need to do to get a passing grade and even offers extra credit for students struggling. I recommend her class.

This professor helped me through a difficult time in my life and was very understanding. She showed me routes to take outside and in class.. great class and funny

I really enjoyed this class. Her lectures relate to her long line of work& travel experiences-Really Interesting. Pro. Saul is very reasonable and open to discussion as long as you talk to her. She is one of the tenure prof. on campus and she knows a lot of people & is really resourceful & cares about her students. She brings snacks for the class!

Greatest proffesor I have ever met. She is caring and goes above and beyond to make sure that she works with you. I had unfortunate events this semester and she makes sure that you get what you deserve. DO not blame her for your lack of care as she tells us what is due from day 1. I will take more classes with her.

If you do not get an A in her class it is not because she is hard but it is because we did not do our part. She is very understanding and works with you in ever level. Her tests are everything talked in lecture do not miss class !!! Great proffesor.

Professor Saul is such a great professor! Honestly one of the best professors Ive taken at CSULA. Shes so nice and understanding and genuinely wants you to do well in school. All it takes is a little effort !(: but overall super great! Would definitely take again!

He's a very chill proffesor. If you communicate hel work with you. He came In clutch for me on one of his essays, I turned it in after the deadline by a few minutes and I thought he'd be very strict on late policy. I emailed it to him and he responded immediately telling me no problem basically. Just show him your putting work and hel help u out.

Shes literally so helpful, nice, intelligent, professional! And she gives us real scenarios including her life. For a student who struggles and needs 1 on 1 shell be there for you.

Great class. Great professor. She gets lots of discussion going on hot topics. Be sure to do your reading and watch the lecture videos. And study too. You can do well if you do the work. Saul is clear in her lectures and takes questions but you have to do your part

I took the lab portion for her and she provides lectures and wants students to engage and understand the lesson to aid with the labs. The labs themselves are understandable and easy if the material is studied. Overall, she is nice and cool teacher I recommend.

She has high standards but cares about students. Do the work required for the class and you can do well. Come to class. I learned so much that was relevant to my own life.

I really enjoyed taking this course! She is very descriptive and she knows what she is talking about. She always asks class about when the due dates should be and she also very passionate about the subject. I honestly recommend taking this course, she is a great teacher and you have 2 midterms which were multiple choice and one final.

Professor Saul was a really great Professor. She always had her little jokes and always brought little snacks for everyone to lighten up the mood. I took ANTH 2600. The class grade is just based on the labs so DO THE LABS. It's really that simple; all you have to do. Overall, she was very caring and was pretty straight forward. Would take again!

Easy going. Easy to talk to. Gives great feedback on your work. Gets student input on what topics they want to hear about and what the class wants for deadlines. Very collaborative. Lectures really get you to thinking about life. Highly recommend if you are motivated to attend class and do the work.

Professor Saul is caring and straightforward. The class is primarily based on labs, so staying on top of the work is key. I found unstuck study and the class materials really helpful for preparing. Overall, an engaging course worth taking.

Her lectures combine class discussion. Course material was made relevant to my life. Gets the class engaged. Highly recommend. Could have had an A if I put in more effort.