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Dr. Perry is one of the best teachers out there. He is a dedicated, friendly person who is really enthusiastic about his work. He's really funny, too-- his classes are always fun. If you get the chance to, take a class with him! get to know him, too!
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Bob Marley Lives!! But as a professor... no dice
Guy is pretty good, swears a lot... fun times... pay attention to his class and you should do well. Make sure to study. tests usually multiple choice.
GREAT TEACHER. LOVES HIS WORK, TEACHING AND HIS STUDENTS.
Dr. Perry is awesome, his classes are fun to be in, and at the same time teach you so much, definitely take a class with him.
Great professor, very interesting and fun. Really cares about his students and makes an effort to get to know them. Overall one of the best professors at CCSU.
This is an amazing guy. He is very intelligent and knows a lot about the subject. He is really relaxed and swears in class. He has good background and just is a good guy. You learn a lot and he makes you think.
puck him
GREAT professor and human being. Almost made me want to transfer to CCSU after I took his class on a permit.
Dr. Perry is a real nice guy, but his ideas about this country and the way things are run are warped and biased. He complains to much about our leaders and claims to be very non **** but he is always contradicting himself.
By far the best teacher at CCSU! He loves his work, and loves getting to know the students. His office is the second Student Center.
quite possibly the worst class I've ever taken. Perry is the most rudest teacher ever, lies about what his midterms and finals are about...and tries his hardest to have you fail by tricking you on his exams. Worst teacher ever, complete ****.
i personally thought he was a terrible teacher. he's a nice guy...a funny guy...but a terrible teacher. the class is boring...ur only graded on 2 tests he offers extra credit but if you have a job it's impossible to do b/c its out of class stuff. he swears alot and its funny...but thats all i remember about hte class.
good guy i guess, but a terrible professor. can't understand him sometimes, hard to help you in a lecture room, boring, boring, boring. makes the material hard to understand, you do most of the preparing for your exams, not from his notes
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Good teacher, but have a hard time getting interested in the class. but that is just because i dont care to much for the whole subject
Perry is the man. Plain and simple. He's definenently not very clear on assignements, and his non-intro classes are tons and tons of work, but he's the man. Plus, he looks like George Clinton, and you can't go wrong with that
I think this class is a waste of time. Perry is definitely a very smart guy; however his teaching technique sucks. The hardest part about the class is staying awake. Everything a student says is wrong. He talks to students as if they were children. I hate this class, and I think he's a lousy teacher.
This guy is the coolest! makes class so mych fun and you never get though a class without a laugh... if you get the chance to have perry... jump at it. its worth it. ever if you're not interested in anthropology.
funny guy in class but tests are impossible. Gives good grades to those who participate but there is 160 students in each class making it hard for him to learn your name. Only grades are the two exams so if u do bad on those your screwed
Perry pushes his ideals upon you and lacks the technique to get his point across to you. Requires A LOT of reading and the books are expensive. Lecture classes are the worst - avoid him at all costs! He plays favorites with the ones who brown nose and ignores the rest of the class. He talks down to his students and could be more personable.
Perry is the man, no doubt about it...and he's soooo dreamy <3
Dr. Perry is one of the best professors I have had so far. He pushes you to think and to question. Yea, dreadlocks!
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I've taken almost all of his classes. He is my favorite professor at CCSU, loves to teach, can be hard but more than willing to give extra help. Extremely funny, and cares about his students more than any teacher i've ever met.
You gotta gotta gotta take his classes.
Stuck up jerk, plays the game of favorites which is why you see a couple of good ratings. Should be nicer to all students. There's no reason for some of the attitude he gives.
Heads up to some of you who are a little confused on the bi-polar ratings here: Dr Perrys work in his field addresses race class and gender inequality. While Im sure that some of these people do not like his teaching style, I know more than a few students that became uncomfortable or frustrated because he questions their **** (etc) world views.
Awesome. Extremly smart and down to earth. He's against accecpting things just because someone, usually a powerful european, tells us to. Loves africa and stresses we are as werid to africans as they are to us. I'd take him again
midterm was impossible to pass, his class was extremely boring, avoid this class
NOT a good teacher. he finds his favorites and they become his class, ignores everyone else. rude attitude- his opinions are correct ANYTHING ELSE is WRONG. sarcastic and rude personality. midterm/final/papers-(for extra credit) easy to fail. LOTS of reading. tests = DIFFICULT. dont do it to urself!!!! :)
Horrible professor, Only grades you on your midterm and final and they are near impossible. Only his opinions are right and everything you have learned up to this point is wrong. He does not teach you what you need to know and instead spends his time trying to trick you on the midterm and final. Avoid this class at all costs!
Awful class, should not be teaching intro anthro, teaching style does not work for lecture halls. Does not give notes, hard to hear when asking questions. mid term and final very difficult. nothing introductory about this course, did not learn anything, he did not even let us review him. Never take this class, never take perry!
My favorite professor. You will learn a lot from him, keep an open mind. If you dont want to do the work, you're going to fail. If you do the work required for the class you'll do just fine. He does have strong beliefs, but you can disagree with him and do fine as long as you back up what you think. The best professor at central.
My favorite Professor at CCSU. Very kind, and very helpful. Opens your mind and offers another side to the story. Only two grades are Midterm and Final, as long as you do most of the readings you'll do fine. Makes class really fun and interesting. All students should take this class!
Doctah P! They got us fightin' like scorpians in a bottle. betcha' ass that he's tha best professor. James Brown!
this prof. is the worst at CCSU and should be critically reviewed by the head of the department. He is irresponsible. does not come to class well prepared or even the key to unlock the door. His lecutres are based solely on his and his research partner's own research. His apperal is unprofessional and he does not use proper classroom etiquette.
this professor should not be teaching. Period. He comes to class in sweat pants and a hat. He does not use appropriate language for class and often refers to offtopic subjects that should not be talked about in the class room. He is unwilling to post notes on the overhead projector and when he tries, he is unwilling to make it clear.
Dr. P is a great man, you haters need to calm down. Its not surprising that people dont like him, thats why he teaches what he does. Its controversial but if you get over yourselves, you'll understand what he is saying instead of judging him. Im just saying! Dr.P keeps it real - James Brown style! He opens your eyes to a new way of thinking.
Smart and funny guy, but he is a complete wreck. Completely unorganized and sloppy. He only gives a midterm and final, no other quizes or tests. It is a boring lecture class, which often focuses on his personal opinions. I can't stand this class. Don't take it.
Awesome class and better yet awesome teacher. Doctor Perry tells things like they are and he makes you question your own knowledge. A lot of reading but it is well worth it and you will excel in his class if you do the reading. Don't listen to the haters, they just don't like hearing the truth.
classes are intersting but not there to be entertained! He is dead-set on failing half the class, period no exceptions don't care. 2 tests, mid-term and final...multiple choice.The #1 problem is he words the tests to screw students over...what do you do when there are three right answers? Pick 1 and pray. doesn't respect students.Favors ass kissers
I think some people here like him b/c he has an interesting world view. He's a bad teacher b/c everything he does is against students, I'm sorry but a good professor should not sit around thinking how can I trick A and B students into getting Ds and Fs. It should be you either know the material or you don't, worst teacher ever and I've had alot!!!
If you're not a good test taker don't bother with this class. The only two grades he gives are the midterm and the final. The few times I tried talking with him he was rather rude and unapproachable. The material may have been interesting but he gives WAY too much reading to do in really short amounts of time. Don't waste your time in this class.
I don't know what everyone is talking about, he's probably one of the nicest/best professors that I have ever had. Definately willing to work with you if you are struggling, makes sure you comprehend on a deeper level what is being taught in class. Very interested in topics he is teaching which makes the class highly enjoyable. Much respect Dr. P!!
Doesn't argue opposite view points of his teachings. Grades class participation in a lecture hall of 220 + people. Complains frequently that no one does the reading. Does not respond to emails, grades attendance.
I love Perry. He is hard however, he is hot. The foxiest man this side of the Mississippi. I wish I was living hundreds of years ago so that Dr. Perry could find my bones and material remains.
People fail his tests because they don't read, and many don't bother showing to class... There is ALOT of reading but i find it interesting.Even thou theres like 200 people, If u answer questions he'll know who u are....I think he makes being in that class fun.
assigns so much reading in a short amount of time. impossible to take notes when he lectures because he doesnt make sense most of the time. two tests the entire semester, and the tests are hard as hell. he is a nice guy though
Everything is on the syllabus. There are too many readings to do all of them, so skim them so that you can kind of know what they are about. Very opinionated but will like you as long as you participate. There's only a midterm and a final so do any extra credit. I thought I was going to do horrible, but he must have scaled my grade to a B+.
This class is ridiculous. There's only a mid term and final so basically if you fail them, you're done. Plus, he actually told us he creates test questions in order to trick us. He PURPOSELY tricks us? How is that doing anything to help us learn about anthropology?
The best professor on campus! You will learn the truth!
He is a really funny and cool guy and is INCREDIBLY smart. Overall he is a little disorganized and there are a lot of readings. I read only the articles that interested me. There is only a midterm and a final and they are all mult. choice. He tells you what will be on them during review. Not too hard of a class.
If you do your readings,you will do great in his class. he is extremely helpful. he test are very easy if you do your readings. he lectures over the readings in class. he is fanny and a cool guy. he teaches the truth.it is an interesting class and you will love the experience.
this class is awful. he teaches more about race and how white people always put every other race down more so than he teaches about anthropology. the class is completely terrible just do not take it. some of the articles are interesting and relevant but the books will make you wish you couldn't read.
tells you before the test nearly every question that will be on it. goes over all readings not that it matters because he tells you whats on the test! go to class, pay attention, read a little, participate, and you will get an A. what do you expect
This guy is interesting, and he tells you what is on the test, but then he says hes going to trick you on the test. He is bias when it comes to race, he doesn't really teach you anything, if you ask a question in class he will say its in the reading. if you dont read you might as well drop the course
Eye opening experience...not too many classes & professors can really be "life-changing", but this one is both. Touching on issues of equality, race, gender, diversity Perry gives great perspective and the texts perfectly compliment class lectures...read the assigned material, pay attention and contribute in class and you'll be better off for it.
Great guy, loves the subject and is very passionate about what he is teaching. If you want to pass the class however, you must do all the work yourself, you have to be able to teach yourself. As I said, great guy, loves the subject, but not the greatest teacher
I personally did not enjoy this class much. He is not that interesting and gives tons of reading. I am sure if you are really into the subject you will enjoy him better. I would take it with somebody else if possible. Also you have to read to pass is class, no way around it.
a lot of people on here complain that he sucks as a teacher, but he makes a buttload of sense, he's a nice guy, and if you participate and are one of his "usual suspects" then he's more willing to help you. and of course you have to read. it's college. Everyone complaining needs to grow up. Make sure you take notes, they help immensely.
Dr. Perry's class is mostly him complaining about students not doing the reading. The other small percentage of class time, you can hardly hear what he's saying. He doesn't lecture, he just walks around and asks questions. He also has "favorites" in his class. First exam, maybe 5 or 6 people got A's and B's.
He's one of the nicest professors I have had, but he is EXTREMELY difficult. Definitely read ALL the readings and take PLENTY of notes. He is very funny, but only gives out two grades (midterm and final) and lies about what is on the exams. If you know you are good at reading a lot take him, otherwise you will fail. Also attend EVERY class!
With a class as large as this, sitting in t6he back of a 200 student room is not going to help you hear or pay attention. He loves his subject and what hes teaching, and loves when you participate during class. Funny guy too. Just pay attention and do the reading (its not THAT hard ppl, its college, deal with it) then you should do pretty well.
great professor. funny and engages with the students. values participation. no homework. only two tests the whole year. read the material and you'll do great
Just a midterm & a final. If you read the material, pay attention in class, and study, you can get a good grade. Some extra credit opportunities if attend certain events and you write a paper. It's an interesting class. Easy A if you try.
There were many readings, but I always skimmed them and answered a few questions here and there. He learned my name and I was one of the "usual suspects" - as in, I actually participated even when I didn't know what I was talking about. I got a C on the midterm, poorly on the final, and still got an A in the class. Just participate and he'll know.
I don't know why everybody is complaining about Perry. Yes, it's a lecture hall, and yes, you have to do the reading. It's college people. You shouldn't be trying to not do your work. And about "tricking you"...at the class before the exam, he goes through the test question by question and tells you what's going to be on it. Not that difficult.
Very cool guy. He is very passionate about his subject and is willing to review exam material ahead of time. Even if I didn't get the best grade, I couldn't have asked for a better instructor.
Dr. Perry is an amazing professor. Be prepared to digest a lot of information. I have learned so much in this class and am forever grateful for all of the things I have learned about. Do the readings, go to class and do the extra credit...you'll do great.
Too all of you that don't want to do any work, don't take his class. However, if you're willing to put in the work, it's the best class you will ever take. Dr. Perry makes you question everything you've ever learned, and opens your eyes to the world around you.
Had to take this class twice because i did so bad in it the first time. Second time is easier around. Reading is absolutely required to pass and it is ALOT of reading. Midterm and Final which are both multi choice. Tests on Details. Seems like a cool guy, but teaching is not his forte. Takes pride in his research work.
Everyone made this class out to be a lot harder than it was. Yes, the reading is required. I never read until the night before the exams and I pulled a C. If you just read a little each night, you'll be fine
He was tired of too many people walking out (cuz it was that brutal) that he makes students stay til the end to sign the attendance sheet instead of passing it around. He's very dramatic and passionate about anthropology, but unless you're majoring in it or are really interested in it, it's hard to pay attention. Lots of readings and texts.
Do yourself a favor and always read the assigned reading. I did the bare minimum and had to cram for a week before the midterm to catch up. Passed with a C on the midterm and I am a relatively smart person. If you pay attention, try to participate, and ALWAYS READ you will pass with around a B.
such a boring class, all he does is talk- never interacts with students. lecture hall (200 students in class) tests are impossible.
Class is straight forward. Mid term and final only, they are very fair tests. If you study the readings and the things he lists in the review, the exam is not bad at all.
Hilarious professor but he is tough as hell! You will love going to his class but he is ver tough. He only has 2 grade, midterm and final and both are impossible. I worked so hard but struggled to whole time.
Perry is INAUDIBLE past the first four rows of the lecture hall. He assigns so much work, and then you get nothing from attending class. As an educator, he gives no motivation for you to get interested in his material. Perry knows EVERYTHING about Anthropology, but you couldn't tell based on his lectures. Exams are hard and have objective questions
His lectures are quite boring and at times seems more concerned with pushing his political ideals such as white privelage and racism than actually teaching anthropology. Must read an entire book on white privelage even if you disagree with it. You must read the material because you get very little from lectures.
you need all four books for the class otherwise you won't understand whats going on in class. reading is mandatory in order to get a good grade. attendance is mandatory because he gives notes in class that are important. If you miss more than 4 classes your grade goes down, if you miss 6 you automatically fail. pay attention in class.
often times makes absolutely no sense, sit close and TRY and take notes to pass. READ EVERYTHING there are only 2 grades (midterm, and final) so you need to study and read all the course material otherwise you have no chance of passing. If you fail the midterm withdraw you have little to no chance of passing the class. Attendance is mandatory
Very confusing class. He spoke quietly at times and wasn't always clear about what to expect on his tests. The reading assignments were interesting but he does assign a lot of them
He's misunderstood. I didn't like him at first but he's actually super nice. Don't skip class, do the readings and you'll be fine. Sit towards the front, raise your hand a couple times the semester and he'll like you. Make sure to introduce yourself personally to him after or before class. You'll do better if he knows you.
He really wants to help you succeed. gives extra credit and personally helped me boost my grade! Lectures could be long and he's hard to hear from the back but at least keep up on the readings!
He really wants to help you succeed. Gives extra credit and personally helped me boost my grade! Lectures could be long and he's hard to hear from the back. Keep up on the readings!
His class is enjoyable! He is funny and open to helping if you ask for it but STUDY STUDY STUDY!!! Notes are a must! He only has to grades, the midterm and final. Miss three days of class and he will fail you no matter what! Read the material and read it again! His exams are not easy. He is awesome and knows what he is talking about but is hard!
Really nice guy. VERY hard course if you're not one to do the readings this is NOT the class for you. Participation looks better and there is only a midterm and final so you better make sure you know the material or you'll fail. Don't skip class the lectures are important & do the readings!
This was honestly one of the worst classes I've taken. Dr. Perry is a wonderful, hilarious man!! ... but he is not so great of a teacher. At least not when the class is a lecture. When he's talking you can barely hear him. Would recommend to sit close up, take notes, don't bring your phone gEt distracted, ask for help, & read! TOUGH CLASS!
Dr. Perry is brilliant and hilarious, a genuinely caring guy who only asks that you open your mind (and at least skim the reading!) I got frustrated with how many chances he gives to people who don't appreciate it or even try. His classes are life-changing, open-your-eyes type of interesting, and he's genuinely committed to educating his students.
he is funny, but during lecture unless you're in the front rows you won't hear him and throughout class he says things that will be on the midterm and the final SO YOU BETTER WRITE THEM DOWN (THE ONLY 2 GRADES) you need to do the readings and attend class. i get the vibe that he doesn't like white people but he's really nice if you participate
I hated this class. He's very hard to hear even from the first couple rows, and when you do hear him he's difficult to comprehend. He tries too hard to be funny and doesn't make anything clear, especially test material. Readings were long and were part of every lecture in class, also a huge part of his exams is memorizing them & the authors.
If you're looking for an easy class, do NOT take this class. If you want and A, you must earn it. I sat in the front row, participated everyday, emailed him often about questions, and I ended up with an A. You MUST do the readings though. There are only 2 tests. Go to all of extra credit events and participate often.
Perry's class was one of the worst I have ever taken. 200+ students in the class. If you don't sit in the first 5 rows, good luck hearing him. He only gives a midterm and a final and only reviews 1/4 of the material he makes u read for homework during class. I had 5 textbooks for this class and only opened 1, easily 2+ hours of reading for hmwrk
Challenging class. The large class size makes it more difficult to learn (and hear/see) during lectures. Your grade is composed of a midterm and a final so that makes it harder. He expects you to know answers in class and won't give them if you don't. Extra credit is available and is totally worth doing. Read the articles & pay attention in class!
Very nice guy but the class is using big and he refuses to use a microphone. There are a lot of readings and then he talks about them in class. Only midterm and final and they are both pretty hard.
He is a great guy who is funny, cares about his students and his topic, and will help you out if you need it. As long as you show up to class and participate in his discussions about the assigned readings, and even joke around with him a bit your sure to get a good grade.
Sucky class. Way to much reading. If you plan on being an anthropologist it may be a good class, perry seems very knowledgeable. However, do not take it to satisfy a international study credit or you will reget it. In short, do not take this class unless you have to.
Two grades in the grade book and that's midterm and final. I barely passed, and I did all the homework and studied.
Please Read: Only two exams based on over 1200 pages of : reading articles, two textbooks, and a book (You have to take notes on all of it yourself).Lectures will not teach you anything about the readings, he just asks random questions with volunteers. Attendance is recorded, more than 3 means letter grade subtracted.
Only midterm and final - all based on outside 1200-1400 pages of reading articles, a book, and one other textbook. The lecture will not go over any of the readings -so if you don't read- F, if you read half of it- F if you read all but don't take notes-F if you read all of it and don't memorize deal of it -F. 200 students by the end only 60.
He is a wonderful, caring professor with a lot of knowledge to pass on. You definitely have to read to pass his class because only there is only a midterm and final but gives many opportunities for extra credit and gives exam questions ahead of time. Highly recommend taking him.
In a class of over 200 kids, Dr. Perry works hard to make people included. He gives credit to people who consistently answer questions in class, so a B on an exam can still mean an A. It is hard and the exams are difficult, but you learn valuable information. He is always available and is worthy of respect and good conversation.
I did not like this class whatsoever. There are only two grades and that is the midterm and final, also, he isn't the best when it comes to helping. If something is on the exam he wouldn't tell us what the answer was but we would have to find it ourselves. Also, the amount of reading to be done is impossible.
He has an amazing spirit and loves what he does. Super funny, but a tough grader. Only official grades are the midterm and final, does pop quizzes on the reading, but gives many opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. Attendance is not mandatory but definitely needed for passing. Highly recommend taking him for this course.
Jeeze what a whackjob. So busy teaching you to vote democrat that he can't be bothered with his actual subject. Waste of time if you value your education.
Great professor, especially for a class of over 200. His lectures were interesting & he's really passionate about anthro. He was very helpful outside of class & encouraged everyone to come to his office hours. The only thing I didn't like about the class is that there was only a midterm and a final but participation & attendance boosts grade.
There is only a midterm and a final. If you do not read the material or pay attention in class you will not pass. He only gives lectures and they are very boring.
Absolutely one of the worst professors I have ever had. You must read 3-4 articles before every class. He plays favorites. If you didn't read the articles you'll be completely lost when he goes over them in class. Much harder then an into class should be. Only 2 grades in the class, the midterm and final. Extremely strict attendance policy.
Dr. Perry is a real genuine guy. Class was interesting and Dr. Perry was really passionate about sharing his work and colleagues work. You read articles about different cultures, species, evolution, etc. About 2-3 articles per class day. Articles are just the right length. Enjoyed the class until he promoted white supremacy and democratic agenda.
Dr. Perry's class was terrible, although he was entertaining it was near impossible to do well in, and with only a midterm and a final you couldn't be sure of your grade until it was over. This could have been a good class but he is by far my least favorite professor thus far in college.
hes rude
Truly loved this professor. He is one of the most student respecting professors out there. Keep up with your reading and class will pass by like nothing. The midterm and final require a good amount of writing but he lets you bring in notes. Uses profanity which unlocks comfort with the students and lets students express their opinions.
Professor Perry is amazing! I learned so much from this class. There is a lot of reading , so don't take this class if your not ready to work. The midterm and final are the only grades for the class, and he's a tough grader. Professor Perry is a very passionate teacher and cares about the students success.
Easy class great teacher. Hard to find professors as educated in their areas without being stuck up about it. He's really funny, makes class entertaining. That being said, you have to write a few papers but it's nothing really difficult. You have to do the readings and be able to talk about it. If 3 ppl in a row don't read, you get a quiz.
funny guy, be prepared to have pop quizzes if three or more people didn't read the assigned reading. Not too many grades, only have a midterm and final.
This course is crazy hard!! While Dr. Perry is extremely passionate about anthropology he does not belong in the classroom. He has way too many readings that seem like there in another language. This course is way too hard for it to be an intro course. Beyond that he is nearly impossible to get into contact with outside of class.
If you want to spend an outrageous amount of money on books take this class
This class is alright it just soooo much reading about 12 articles the first half of the semester, before the mid term.
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