Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.72 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
Topics in Archaeology
ANTHRO 310 covers selected areas, periods, or problems in archaeology.
Summary
Historical reviews describe significant reading loads and challenging exams, though some found the material fair if students kept up with the coursework.
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Prerequisites
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Professors
Fall 2026Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.73 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.91 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.91 GPA, 97.9% A/AB (n=47 letter grades).
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Jonathan Kenoyer: Jonathan Kenoyer is described as a tough grader with lectures that some students disliked, leading to non-recommendations. These recent reviews highlight significant dissatisfaction with his teaching style and grading.
FUMIE IIZUKA is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JONATHAN KENOYER is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2008, Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
NAM KIM is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Calendar & sections
Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 32 / 60 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 7 / 20 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Jonathan Kenoyer: Recent reviews for Jonathan Kenoyer are highly negative, with students citing tough grading and poor lectures, leading to strong non-recommendations.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 76.9% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.76 GPA, 83.9% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.79 GPA, 82.4% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews describe significant reading loads and challenging exams, though some found the material fair if students kept up with the coursework.
Historical reviews of Jonathan Kenoyer: Earlier students praised Kenoyer's knowledge and helpfulness during office hours, noting that the course was challenging but informative for those who stayed current.
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Topics in Archaeology
Recorded 2026-09-07Arch of E/SE Asia
Recorded 2026-09-07Ice Age Peopling Americas
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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