Lisa Mitchell - University of Victoria

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Lisa Mitchell - University of Victoria

Professor: Lisa Mitchell

Department: Anthropology

College: University of Victoria

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ANTH366
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Dr. Mitchell. She clearly knows her stuff and gives an interesting and though provoking perspective. I got an A- on the midterm and a A+ the paper, I found that if you really pay attention in class and really internalize it, apply it and show you understand the material she gives you super good grades.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ANTH410
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very confusing assignments... Her rubrics and essay questions are so unclear which makes it hard to do well. She's also a very tough marker. She doesn't mark what you wrote, she marks what she thinks you should have written (ie "you could have said ___" or "you could have also connected ____"... )

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ANTH366
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anth of Reproduction is clearly Dr Mitchell's speciality. She enjoys it, the class is lively, and the material is clearly presented. Mitchell has a fun sense of humor in the class, and makes everything really approachable. That being said, go to lecture, it was THE most useful aspect of her class for passing the tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ANTH393
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was excited about the course, always had a good rapport with my profs before hand, but not now. I found her hard to talk to and very unwilling to explain her assignments further. I found her extremely biased on her subject material, which felt out of place in an academic environment.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: 304
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would take another class with LMM in a heartbeat. Her lectures are very interesting, and have a logical progression. She is clear in what she expects, was sort of a hard marker but its university, profs aren't supposed to just hand out A's. Course load was manageable, never felt bogged down. Attendance is mandatory (as expected)

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ANTH307
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE. I usually get along with profs very well. She seems to be approachable but when I walked in during her office hours she was not helpful, she was very judge-y and I often left her office feeling like she did not like me. she is also a HARD MARKER. You need to write down everything you learned during her lectures or else will fail midterm.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ANTH307
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are somebody who has a lot going on in your life and need a bit of slack, then do not take a course with her, she denied my request for an extension. Needed a dr. note or to go see a counselor. She is cold and serious during lectures, difficult and intimidating to talk to. I loved the course content, but I despise her teaching methods.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ANTH400A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

amazing prof. I only took 400a with her which is a 4th year theory class and it was understandably difficult. She is a very hard marker but I learned more in that class than I have in any other cultural/theory class at Uvic. She has very high expectations for her students, especially in this type of class but if you work hard it will pay off

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ANTH400A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her for ANTH 304 and 400A, so I don't know how her other classes are, but I think she's a great, helpful, interesting, funny prof. Very smart, her grading takes a little to get used to but if you pay attention to what she wants you'll do fine, easily. 304 has a 15 page paper but I actually enjoyed writing it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ANTH400A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. Very Helpful, clear, and funny!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ANTH400A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolute horror on grading. Although I attended every lecture, took notes and completed readings, and despite I am an 'A' honours student, she failed me on my midterm, which was actually pretty well written and I was forced to drop. She told me if I aced everything else, I would end with an A-. Under her teaching you will only learn to hate. :(

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ANTH393
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think I was one of 3 guys in the class (Anth of reproduction). I felt she was very fair and interesting. She was very clear about what she was looking for. Lectures were great, summarized what you needed to know! Wish other profs would sit in and learn how to teach. I would and have recommended her. Unexpectedly my favorite course of the year.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ANTH393
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Much better teacher than her mother. Made the material more interesting than thought would be possible. 100% femenist, and 75% ****, but not enough to bother any of the guys. The topics were all fairly women-related and I cant blame her for feeling like the guys have nothing useful to contribute to the discussion. Would take her class again 100%

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ANTH000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seriously great prof! Interesting, funny, approachable and smart.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ANTH304
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. You can tell that she really enjoys the subject. No text book which was really nice. Her lectures are intriguing and she encourages class discussion. Excellent teacher I absolutely loved the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ANTH393
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mitchell was GREAT in this class--totally in her zone. I wasn't the biggest fan of Anth 200 (and used to dislike cultural anth) but this class was well taught, informative and interesting. The assignments were actually kinda fun because they made me THINK rather than just spew out random facts. Tests were fair and accurately represented the inf

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ANTH393
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Mitchell is an excellent prof. She uses clear examples and reiterates her points very clearly. Study her notes and the exams will be no problem. Unfortunately there is little room for discussion in her class, so be prepared to sit still and take lots of notes. Course load is reasonable; a midterm, take home final exam and 15 page term paper.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ANTH393
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting and informative instructor. Very clear and reiterates all the important points. She lays everything out exactly how she expects it in terms of assignments. Excellent prof, I'd take any and all classes she offered.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ANTHRO200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smart lady but really is not a good lecturer. Takes forever to make a point and has an annoying voice. The class has its moments, but hers are rare.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: 200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are interesting if you like the topics. She is a fair marker and a really nice lady. She really wants you to think about the things she presents. Great prof. overall. I'd recommend her.

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