ANTH 2820

I found this to be a fairly easy course, but Wattenmaker can become a bit dry if you are not truly interested in the subject. The course is comprised of 2 midterms (you take 3 but she drops the lowest grade) and a final paper. She has a very specific style she wants her exam answers in, but once you figure that out it is easy to get perfect scores with minimal effort. I would absolutely recommend this course for someone looking for an easy introduction to Archeology.

I at first took this class only to fill a requirement, and naturally wasn't too hyped about it. However, this class ended up being very interesting and enjoyable for me a few weeks in. Going to class was something I never minded doing. Now, yes, Prof. Wattenmaker has a dryer speaking style, and often makes it easy to zone out in class - but don't do it! Taking good notes in class is key to getting an A. (which would be my primary tip). To speak more on Prof. W, I honestly thought she was the kindest and most helpful professor I have ever had. She was extremely approachable and very personable with all students. While she may seem disorganized sometimes, and often comes into class late, she is always answering her email and will detail them to answer any questions you have about material. in short, TAKE THIS CLASS) Yes, you will likely get bored in class sometimes, and may find material dull - however Prof. Wattenmaker can really make this class tolerable if you take the time to go to her office hours or speak to her after class. Also, it is DEFINITELY possible to get an A if you go to all lectures and take good notes. (Averages were in the 90s for tests).

This class was interesting and not too challenging. Prof. Wattenmaker wants her students to do well and is definitely willing to give out A's to anyone who deserves them. Her lectures are a bit unorganized but if you attend class the exams aren't too bad. Overall it is worth taking and has fairly interesting material about ancient societies and archaeology.

This is a cliche, but I'm going to say this anyway: I never write these things. However, given the nature of these reviews, I am compelled to write this. Wattenmaker may not be the greatest lecturer on campus. This is true. If you want a goofy sitcom lecture with little substance, may I suggest Lendon's class. Her course material was very interesting, the work engaging, and exams fair. She gladly listens and gives credence to new ideas-a trait all academics must posses. Overall her tests are simple as long as you provide thought provoking insight, and back your claims with evidence. Additionally, go to office hours. Wattenmaker is a terrific and helpful professor who genuinely cares about her students. In short: take this class.

Wattenmaker isn't always on time, and falls behind on the syllabus, but she's great at lecturing. She's so clear with what she wants you to know you would have to try to fail this class. It can be dry at times though, so I'd recommend this only for majors looking for an introductory course to polish off their archaeology requirement

Wattenmaker is a spaz. She was 14 minutes late to our final exam, and she was late countless other days. She talks so incredibly slow that you can write down every word she says in the class. There is virtually no reading (maybe 4 or 5 relatively short articles per exam). Just read the abstracts. DON'T BUY THE TEXT. It's expensive and just an unnecessarily more detailed version of lecture. It's TERRIBLY boring--but relatively easy.

Not Good, Avoid like the Plague! Lectures have no organization and her speaking ability is lacking.

She is an incredibly absent-minded professor, which really annoyed me. She focuses entirely on archaeology so be warned. The class was easy enough if you went to class and memorized exactly what she wanted to hear.