[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk1MTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2024-05-07 20:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is a TON of reading. Her lectures seemed very rehearsed at times, and it can be difficult to take notes on everything that is important. She doesn't post the slides, but they don't have much information on them anyway, you need to go to lecture to learn the material. Dr. Wendland definitely cares about students though and was very nice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjQ5OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2023-04-18 00:19:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Read two whole books and many technical papers/articles. So much reading. Average 60 pages every week of required readings. Very hard to make yourself read everything when only a summary of one article/chapter is required. Good discussions in class. No recordings. Slides posted but by themselves are basically useless; you have to go to lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTcwNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2022-04-27 18:03:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's hard to be critical of her because she is likable and very knowledgeable about anthropology, but the lectures are hard to follow sometimes and there is wayyy too much reading for a 3 credit class. Exams are very difficult, but there are enough assignments that there are many ways to bring your grade up. Be prepared to put in a lot of hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTMyMzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2022-04-22 19:59:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just do not take this course. The lectures are rehearsed, almost to the point  that they are off a script, but you essentially have to go since the posted slides are just pictures. Very hard to take notes and listen at the same time. Readings are too much. Exams are near impossible, WAY too specific. JUST NO!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDAyMDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2022-03-31 16:00:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a good professor in the sense she is really thorough with her lectures (which you basically HAVE to go to since the slides are posted, but have very little information). She cut down the reading a lot for my semester but it is still A LOT of readings. Exams are very difficult because it sometimes refers to specific parts of million readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODY5Nzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2021-05-28 19:19:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do yourself a favor and take a different professor. THERE ARE SO MANY READINGS. "3 credit" class with 6-9 hours of just reading . She is VERY rehearsed and dry when lecturing so it's impossible to take notes since she goes off on random tangents. She had the most unhelpful slides and didn't know how to use technology. THE TESTS ARE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzA5NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2019-10-23 02:08:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wendland had great, interesting lectures. She is very approachable and respectful towards her students. The readings were lengthy sometimes, but still interesting. I wish I could retake this class, or even just have her as a professor again. This course should be necessary for pre-health students, totally relevant and practical.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTU0MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2019-04-09 02:41:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"What an inspirational and insightful professor! Her background as an OB/GYN and an anthropologist as well as her super interesting research in Malawi makes this class engaging and insightful in every lecture. Readings are heavy, but always interesting and truly mind-opening. Everyone should take a class with Dr. Wendland if they get a chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:00.651249+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDY4MzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885619","instructor_name":"Claire Wendland","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2018-05-11 02:10:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Claire is a wonderful person and great professor. She is very specific in what she asks for, but if you can create an argument against what she believes you will get an A. She is very kind and wants her students to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885619","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:02.797099+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjkzOTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:778303","instructor_name":"Maria Lepowsky","course_label":"ANTHRO265","course_id":"ANTHRO 265","course_uid":"course_10d227652dafce0ad77dd6d8","review_date":"2020-05-14 14:43:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't know most of these reviews are so negative, Lepowsky good professor. She did an excellent job transitioning the course from in class to online and was probably the most understanding professor I've had in this situation. I took this course to fill a requirement and while I'm not interested in medicine the course material was captivating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/778303","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]