Class is so-so. Handler is interesting, far too liberal for some. Kristin is a pretty good TA. Class is all based on 6 essays, grading is completely subjective.
Summer 2013
Updated 3/28/09
I took this class based on the rave reviews I read here and elsewhere. I haven't been that impressed. Handler has a tendency to ramble on about unrelated material, and the lectures tend to be a tad boring. It seems fairly easy to get at least a "B", though.
Summer 2013
Updated 5/10/09
great class! really changed the way I looked at the world. Handler is a very engaging lecturer.
Summer 2013
Updated 6/04/09
Go to class and you'll do well on the quizzes.
Summer 2013
Updated 8/01/09
awesome class and awesome professor. it will blow your mind
Summer 2013
Updated 8/03/09
Handler is the man!
Summer 2013
Updated 8/05/09
incredibly enjoyable class makes me want to major in anthro TA was awesome - loved our discussions
Summer 2013
Updated 8/16/09
I personally thought the class was a lot more overrated. For a class that fulfills a non-western perspective, I felt as if we focused more on the United States. I do however recommend the class if you want an easy A/B.
Fall 2013
Updated 10/15/13
This class was exceptional. Handler is fantastic lecturer and really opens the students' minds to the techniques and subjects of Anthropology. He only assigns reading homework and only grades in the year are discussion, three tests (lowest dropped), and the final.
Fall 2013
Updated 12/03/13
TAKE THIS CLASS! Handler is awesome. All take home tests and he drops the lowest one. Grading depends on your TA, but overall it's an easy course. Some of the readings are complicated, but he goes over the readings so don't worry about those!
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