Funny, easy professor who is open with his comments to the class. Energetic!

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Hes good and he keeps it real!

Fun class. The tests are not easy, but bearable.

very interesting, tells awesome stories, if you go to class tests are easy

HE IS AWESOME

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interesting guy/ great lecture. tests kind of hard, but ok if you take good notes

He is awesome.

His tests are essay, but they aren't bad. Once you learn how Donner works and what he wants it'll be easier. He does require you to write at least one paper, but allows you to rewrite it. Don't take him if you don't wanna do the readings.

easy b or a if you study. cool guy, laid back tells alot of stories.

Pretty good teacher. Relates a lot of the course concepts to his own anthropolical studies. Interesting class.

great course, interesting lectures. i saw something on tv about both maiori AND sikyanna (sp?) the other day and knew all about their marriage and family structures thanks to this class i took 2 years ago!

Nice guy, does like you to share his opinion. he is however VERY knowlegable. class is interesting and you will get a b for not that much effort. dont skip class though.

He is one of the better anthro profs. He is very clear on his lectures and gives you a tip sheet of everything that will be on his tests. Can't skip class though or your screwed.

Brilliant man. He gives some good analogies. You can tell he's an expert in his field - he really knows what he's talking about. I find culture and human behavior to be interesting, and I'll probably take one of his higher level courses in the future.

He's awesome

Very strict, but nice as long as you folllow the rules

He seems knowledgable and yet down-to-earth. I thought the first test was hard, but I got a 96%. I like when he tells stories or jokes to the class. Taking notes in that class is easy, too. Most of the time, he writes them on the board, anyway.

He gives pop quizzes sometimes, and allows you to choose between multiple choice or short answer tests. He was alright, got an A, but he can be an ass at times- do not be late to class. He makes you do a stupid 10 page paper, but you can BS it

Donner is awesome, he cracks me up! Don't take him if you dont like writing papers - his classes can be a challenge but they're pretty interesting. I would recommend him for higher level courses, not the basics.

This man was awesome. I get bored very easily, but he could keep my attention. He's only offensive if you take things too seriously. Otherwise, he's hysterical.

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He's an awsome teacher. He explains things in class so well that you don't need to go and see him during office hours, but if you do he is very helpful and puts the time in if you need it. He curves if you go to class and participate. My favorite professor and will take him again if possible.

he was a hard ass

He's a great teacher, he lectures pretty much every class but he makes it really interested cause it's alot of stories from when he traveled. He doesn't like you to be late but doesn't get on you too bad. He makes a list up for tests but don't miss class too much, thats why I got a D.

good teacher, tough paper grader

I like Dr Donner! He can come across as a jerk at first but he's really just a dry, funny guy! Don't take this class unless you are a good paper writer and/or are willing to put a lot of time and effort into your research project.

He's so funny. He has so much experience and he makes class so interesting. I barely have to study. If u listen in class, you'll do fine on the tests. reading helps too if u wanna do REALLY good...He gives 2 choices for tests. Mulitple choice or 5 short answers and lets u pick AFTER he tells u what the short answer topics are. gr8 class. gr8 prof!!

Awesome professor! The guy has a sense of humor...probably too smart for his own good. Interesting stories about Sikianna. Tests are very hard...if you study his study guide you'll be fine.

No lie, this is my best proffessor for the semester. He very well knows his material and uses that to provide and interesting way of teaching. He keeps me interested and awake at 9AM. Very fun and very cool proffessor who will keep the class interested.

Good prof, all you really need to do is pay attention to what he says and take good notes...Study the guide he gives b4 the test and go to class and you will be fine...he is a bit bitter about his successful sisters though and thats kinda sad...

Very interesting, take good notes (you can skip and get them and be fine), dont read the text but do read the stories (they are usualy on the tests), best teacher I had this semester, tests are mutiple choice or short answer, personaly I think the short answer is easier.

He talks about Sikiana (sp) a lot lol. But he's a pretty good professor. His class is easy if you read the book and the stories because tests are mainly from the two books. Always choose the essay tests, they're so much easier than the multiple choice. He needs a hug though, came off a little bitter about his divorce and rich family members.

AMAZING! Very educated about anthopology. Fantastic sense of humor. He can be offensive if you can't take a joke and if that applies to you then don't take him. Save the seats for all of us who love him. He isn't afraid to say ANYTHING and ends up in the provost's office a lot but KU should NEVER get rid of him. KU is lucky to have this guy.

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While he does tend to focus on Sikaiana, he has some pretty good stories, and shows he has experience. If you show up and stay awake during classes, you should do well, in the A/B range. Only problem is that he goes on for sometimes a whole class on Sikaiana. My favorite professor this semester!

Donner awesome. definatly an easy A. I took him for a gen ed requirement easiest class ive taken he makes anthro fun and uses real life examples great prof!

took Cultural Anthro as a Gen Ed requirement... funniest teacher I have EVER had. Great guy, really speaks his mind, would be amazing if he didn't teach in a lecture hall, but he took it well. The tests are easy if you review the tip sheets and go to class. His lectures are hilarious but true, wish I brought a tape recorder.

VERY HARD CLASS!!! Some of the students did really well but i had a hard time everything he talks about in class is completely useless. You have to really read the book if u want to do well. I even got a tutor but it didnt help and he doesnt give extra credit.

Donner is a great professor. He tells a ton of stories about different experiences realting to the class. His lectures are interesting and his tests are easy if you attend class and read Kottak. If you don't go to class you most likely won't pass the exams. I reccomend him to anyone that needs or wants to take this class.

Really speaks his mind, which often turns out to be funny. Easy to listen to, just take notes and do his test reviews and you'll pass. Be prepared for LOTS of Sikaiana stories. =)

interesting class, but you must study in order to get a good grade

Read your book and go to class!! If you like anthropology, he's a great teacher, but if you're taking it for a gen ed, you may want to see if you can get another person. He's a very nice guy, very helpful, and has awesome stories of his experiences on Sikaiana. The test questions are normally half book, half notes, so you NEED to go to class.

Best professor I've had so far! Extremely funny, slightly offensive which makes it more interesting. Make sure you write down what he says and read the book. He makes you want to wake up and go to class just to see what else he will say and do.

Very intelligent, nice, and occasionally very funny. His tests are somewhat difficult, but if you read Kottak and take notes you'll do fine. He has alot of stories of his experiences in Sikaiana and uses these to explain theories. He also can sometimes come across as offensive, so don't take anything he says too personally.

By far my fav. prof!! He can be offensive but it makes the class interesting! He has good stories and they normally tie into his lessons, tests are easy if you attend class and read your notes, he is a great prof and I would recommend him to anyone!

He is a really good teacher and explains his notes in depth. His tests will be hard if you do not attend class and read the chapters in the book. He is also a very funny teacher which makes the class more fun.

bill is that uncle that brings all the kids around the camp fire and tells them the awe-filled stories of his youth; he is also the uncle that doesn't care that he is talking to a twelve year old about sex drug and rock & roll, all while peppering in the f-bomb for good meassure. awesome teacher, even cooler person, he has many great stories.

This class was easy, I was hoping it would be a little more interesting, he never lets you out early pretty much. The tests are okay, I would just make sure to show up to class, then you will def do fine.

this guy is easy. he cares about your grade and wants you to do well. he is really freaking wierd, but his classes are easy A's.

Awesome teacher, uses interesting stories and colorful language to get your attention. If you take notes in class and skim over the chapters you should get an A. Highly recommend.

Great class and great professor. You don't even have to read the book and you can get an A you just have to go to class and listen. And everything he talks about is very interesting and catches your attention. Highly recommend this professor and this course for a gen ed. From what I hear it easier than both sociology and psychology.

He's not a bad prof., boring maybe, but not bad. You have to attend class, much of what he says, is on the tests. He's got his funny moments, but the rest are boring.He's ok though.

I am enjoying Professor Donner's Cultural Anthropology class. His own experiences make the class interesting and he seems to have a lot of cool experiences to talk about. Follow along in the textbook and attend class and it is esy to understand the material and pass the tests. He is my favorite professor so far and I look forward tohis lectures

Awesome professor. Very intelligent. I had his sociology/anthropology cross cultural class of marriage and families over the winter break online and loved it. You must do lots of work, but it pays off. He wants students to do well so you have opportunities to revise your papers for higher grades. Definitely take his class :)

This professor is absolutely wonderful! He has lots of real life examples that he uses in class. He really makes the class interesting and genuienly wants to teach you something new. His tests aren't hard but the material from class is on then too. I deffinietly reccomend this class and this professor to anybody!

Donner's alright. He gives the study guide early and tells you exactly what's going to be on the test so as long as you fill that out you'll do fine. Other than that his class is pretty boring and he talks about his anthropological trip all the time and none of it ends up on the test. Easy class though.

Very dull class, rambles on about saikianna a lot, but is relatively easy if you study

He is a great professor. As long as you show up to class and listen to the lecture, you don't even have to study for the exams. Didn't even buy the textbook. It's an easy A. Talks a lot about Sikianna but mostly interesting. I would definitely recommend him and take him again! Oh and don't show up late to class, he WILL call you out.

Never show up late or he will call you out. Sat in the back and fell asleep often, didn't buy either of the text books, and still passed the class with an A. Everything he talked about was very interesting and he was never uncomfortable to talk about controversial topics. Not many people liked him but I thought he was a great professor.

Never show up late or he will call you out. Sat in the back and fell asleep often, didn't buy either of the text books, and still passed the class with an A. Everything he talked about was very interesting and he was never uncomfortable to talk about controversial topics. Not many people liked him but I thought he was a great professor

Donner was my favorite teacher this semester. He's a great professor and makes his lectures very engaging. He talked a lot about Sikaiana, and after a while that got annoying, but other than that he's great and I highly recommend him.

Donner is so great! He's a really nice professor and really knows how to make the lecture interesting and lively, never had a dull moment in class. I recommend taking his classes! You won't regret it, tests aren't terribly difficult and there's barely any homework minus some readings, but they don't really matter often anyways

Donner is a pretty basic professor. He lectures, you take notes, and as long as you study those notes you should be fine. He'll tell you about Sikaiana and talk to you about it frequently. He makes anthropology sound incredible! Listening to him talk about his experiences make his class fun and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend. 10/10

I liked Donners class, but barely ever went. He was interesting to listen to though honestly and I probably would have went if I didn't have a full schedule of classes for my major. There were only 3 tests with an option to take a 4th if you go to most of the classss. I'm not a great test taker but still passed with a B. Take him!

I find that he is extremely knowledgable and well equipped. He is very supportive and wants to see his students become successful even after they graduate. His class inspired me to venture off to South Korea and further my career in Applied Linguistics. I enjoy cultures and languages; therefore, Dr. Donner was a great mentor for my career.

He doesn't give out homework, but he gives 4 tests and they have about 100 questions maybe a little more on it. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you aren't doing well then he won't help you. Overall, he's an awesome teacher and he's funny as well. I definitely recommend him.

The lectures are interesting but can get very boring very fast. Attendance is not mandatory but he goes over everything that will be on the tests in class. Do not buy the text book you won't use it. He is a very understanding guy if you ever need extra help outside of class.

Great professor. One of the few profs at Kutztown that know how to entertain students during their lecture. He makes the class fun and interesting. Very fair grader + occasionally curves. Also, he has a great personality. I highly recommend.

Donner is one of my favorite professors. He's an intelligent guy and is clear about what he wants and how he grades. You definitely have to study, but he is willing to help you if you need it. Definitely would take any class offered by him.

These classes are mostly lectures. He is very funny, but he is a little strange and he tends to be very blunt about things, which I personally find refreshing. He uses online resources, so you don't have to buy a textbook, but he does want you to buy a clicker. If you show up to class late, or you're on your phone or talking he will call you out.

Dr. Donner is a really funny guy. His lectures are interesting and easy to understand. The material isn't hard and neither are the exams. Attendance is taken with an iclicker and if you have good attendance you get to take an extra credit final at the end to boost your grade. Overall an easy class.

Class is always lectures and he assigns some readings but it's not bad. He gave us discussion posts due on Sundays and if you did them he'd be more accepting to bump up your grade. Overall there was 4 test 40 questions each that made up your whole grade. I didn't study a whole lot and generally got 80 on them. Just don't bomb a test and you're fine

4 tests based mostly on powerpoints. However, You can read the textbook to help you gain more insight on the terms he discusses in the lectures. He wants you to succeed so try to go to his office hours because he really wants the best our of his students. Pretty long lectures with discussion questions, if you miss 2 discussions your good.

You do have to read the textbook to understand the material more because he goes over the terms in a more broader way. I did enjoy this class, he always gives out discussions that can help the grade. I also like how he does review before each exam which helps a lot!!! He is also very helpful after class during office hours.

This class isn't worth taking unless it's for your major!! Way too much work for a gen ed course and don't even get me started on the midterm. There are NO extra credit opportunities so one bad grade and it's incredibly hard to get it up. He's a nice guy, but that doesn't make up for how difficult his class is.

I personally got along with Dr. Donner, but he is a bit strange. He's not afraid to say things that most people fear getting fired for. Don't let him know you're from Lancaster. Read the books, go to class, and do your essays on time and you'll do great in his class! Just try not to get offended lol.

Donner is an excellent professor for students who actually put the work in to pass the class. Don't come in with the expectation that you can do nothing and get by, and you will get a good grade. Passionate, intelligent guy. Certainly has his quirks, but is overall an excellent guy and teacher.