ANTH 1010

Handler is a good guy — openly liberal and controversial, but very thought-provoking. Class is graded by half-hour handwritten quizzes and a final. Drop the lowest two quizzes. Usually, quizzes consist of comparing quotes from similar readings, but the final is a little more challenging. It's a class where you definitely don't have to go to lecture because he posts the reading notes, and they will definitely suffice for the quizzes, but I'd recommend it if you're not going to do the readings. They serve as a solid supplement, but often consist of Handler ranting and telling stories for 50 minutes. An A is very achievable, but you do need a 95. Recommend for the living systems requirement; it's one of those classes everyone deserves to experience at least once.

professor handler is a funny, chill, and rightfully passionate guy. his jokes and small stories were always enjoyable in class. however, truth be told i missed a little less than half of the classes, and when i attended i usually did work for other classes. this was such an easy class for me and i probably spent only 1-3 hrs right before quizzes and still aced all of them. i don't think i ever got lower than a 90 on a quiz. the class will be much easier if you understand the basics of racism, societal injustices, etc.. its a good and easy class for sure. i got away with not needing to read most of the articles however i also know someone else is the class struggled more than i did. the class is much easier if you're better at making arguments rather than straight memorizing -- although both together is ideal for the class