William Donner - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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William Donner - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Professor: William Donner

Department: Anthropology

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ANT360
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is tough with other things going on - do not take if your schedule is full or you have internship, etc. He's a great professor but there is a lot of reading and class discussion. You get to miss 2 classes but after that he drops your grade down

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PAG010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

just didn't personally like him, he was never clear in what he would talk about in class, and then make us feel bad for not understanding anything

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PAG010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

this class isnt hard but the course load is way to heavy for a gen ed. There's lot of assignments that involve visiting different places or interviewing people which would be cool if as a college student you had time to do that which many of us dont. Donner is ok, wouldn't take him again. books are helpful for midterm and final but thats it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Donner is an okay professor. I took him because I needed Anthro, it wasn't my favorite class but I can promise it wasn't the best. He rants a lot and the first day he told us he has 10 year so he'll say whatever he wants and he'll offend us, trust me he will do that. But overall, it's an easy class to get by as long as you read and study for tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ANT180
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Buy the book, he isn't great at explaining things and the extra info is needed for tests. Read the readings assigned, use the clicker, get a tutor, don't skip class or you will miss a lot. There wasn't any homework, projects or papers. Just 4 tests. He makes a study guide for them. Bring a laptop for notes. He talks really fast.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There are 4 tests & a participation grade. He gives an optional final to replace your lowest grade. He gives two extra credit opportunities worth 10 pts each. He will call you out if you're on your phone/late. He uses clickers and some of the exact, word for word questions are on the test. He isn't that interesting to listen to. He's okay.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PAG10
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Knowledgeable guy but it is hard to pay attention to him. He says Um or uh about every other word. Does not care if he offends anyone and he will tell you that. He will call you out for using your phone or coming late and wont let down.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ANT10CD
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Although a very interesting class with material that you'll want to engage in, Donner himself can sometimes rub you the wrong way. He doesn't care if he offends you and he'll let you know, but if you look past his cold opinionated heart you can learn some really interesting things.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

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!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: SOC232
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He expects you to read texts about specific topics and he also expects you to write 3 papers in the short period of time of the winter course. We have 4 discussion due every week. The readings are boring and unclear. He is a tough grader with the papers and it seems like your work is never good enough for him. The tests are difficult too. STAY AWAY

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 10CD
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

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

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ANT010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Donner is a cool guy but its a very hard class

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