Jim Stanlaw - Illinois State University

Professor: Jim Stanlaw
Department: Anthropology
College: Illinois State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Stanlaw is a really cool and understanding guy but he's also very chaotic, which makes his class a bit of a headache sometimes. His tests are also a little funky sometimes, they're made up of very specific phrases from what he says in class and the FOUR textbooks that he pulls readings out of. You don't have to buy any of them though.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
From your average guy who is here to get a degree, this guys class is difficult. He speaks very fast, and sometimes is hard to understand. In order to do well on his exams you have to really pay attention in class! Great guy, but tough professor.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Jim is an amazing guy, really funny dude and the class is interesting. He gave us the textbooks we need to read, so you don't have to buy anything. The tests are a bit everywhere and some of the questions are about the readings, so you will need to read. He gave us extra credit depending on if the Cubs won or not, so great guy, highly recommend
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He always had stories to tell about his endeavors. Very interesting person!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Solid class structure, monotonous voice so I ended us falling asleep more than once. Gives out a lot of extra credit and exams are a breeze. This is a good class to take if you require an AMALI class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The lectures are long/boring if you don't like the subject matter. However, the guy really loves what he does and tries his best. He always gives out a ton of extra-credit for no reason and brings his dogs, and snacks to the exam study sessions. The course is only grade by a few things but if you got above an 84% in the class he marked it as an A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I loved Dr. Stanlaw. He is one of the best professors I have had in college. He is very funny and loves interacting with students. I would recommend him because of his clarity in teaching and because he really cares about his class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Jim (AKA Indiana Jones) is one of the best teachers at ISU. If you take this class, be mentally prepared to come to every class, even if you don't want to, do this if you want an A or B. A lot of the test questions are based on only things he says in class. This includes jokes too that he says! Read, watch the material given & you can get a 100%.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you have to take ANT185, take it with Stanlaw! He offers extra credit for every test and lets you have the option to buy a booklet with all the semester notes in it. I never read the required books nor have I shown up to class much & I still have a decent grade just buy studying the booklet & taking advantage of the extra credit opportunities!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Stanlaw is a great guy! You can tell he really likes what he does. His lectures are funny with jokes throughout the whole class. There's only four tests, and those make up your full grade, but he offers extra credit for each test and if the cubs win you get an extra 10 points. Great class if your looking for a straight forward gen ed
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easiest gen ed I've ever taken. You can buy a notebook with the entire lectures he teaches in it. Just go over the notes the night before the test and you'll be fine and do the extra credit papers he offers. His lectures are boring and you can miss all of them and still do good on the test. I definitely recommend if you're looking for an easy gened
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great guy! You can tell he loves anthropology and wants everyone to try to enjoy the subject as much as possible. Extra credit papers before each test, 4 exams, and that's it. Buy the note packet!! Very helpful! Also, make sure to go to all the review session! Makes the test a lot easier.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Stanlaw has a very peculiar sense of humor which he often displays in every class. His lectures can be dry and boring but are worth going to because he'll often give out answers to the test. He requires several books to be read and recommends buying his class guide notes (which I did and was worth it). The books are not needed to be read to pass.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The most boring GenEd ever. Every time I went to lecture I ended up leaving and asking myself why I did. There was a horse on the PP, he named it Fred in lecture, that was a ? on test. Didn't get the note packet. Got the books but didn't read them. Easy A, but SO BORING.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
4 tests on movies you watch in class, lecture/notes, and books you read. He gives 3 point extra credit papers for each test. Also offered the past to semesters 10 extra points for the Cubs winning and will probably just give it for the next semester. Its a boring lecture but its an easy B if not an A.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great Gen-Ed class. Stanlaw sells a copy of his notes for the class which is really helpful. He's a super hilarious professor and makes lecture fun. Grade is built up of 3 tests and offers an extra credit paper after each test. Also holds study sessions the night before each test to go over material. Not too hard if you go and pay attention.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Stanlaw is an awesome professor. He gives you a study guide before the tests, and has a study review session the day before the test as well. He is a funny guy, who wants everyone to do well. His tests are pretty easy overall, with opportunity for extra credit before each one.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Stanlaw is eccentric. His lectures are all over the place, but if you pay the $10 for his book of notes you can follow along pretty easily. His lectures are interesting and he wants people to have fun. The tests are easy to pass if you go to the study sessions. There are a few novels he has you read for fun and writing prompts for extra credit.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Stanlaw is a good professor. There is reading and you won't do well if you don't read it. The only grades are tests but the tests aren't too bad as long as you go to class (some questions you'd only get right if you went to lecture). If you do the readings and go to lecture you'll get an A.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ANT185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
There's only four exams for this class and he does offer extra credit along with them. Definitely an interesting man, he's very passionate about anthropology. His lectures get boring sometimes but it's a pretty easy class to get through.
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