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Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney

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Raw average: 1.65/5 from 17 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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ANTHRO 104
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
OT's course was frustrating because the content was poorly organized and lectures were disjointed. Her accent made it hard to understand lecture, when she showed up. The required reading was her own book, which was interesting. I dreaded this class. I got a B because there didn't feel like enough material to study and the tests didn't reflect class
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ANTHRO 104
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great class. OT is extremely knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of the subject. While some seem frustrated with the Japan heavy material, the culture is simply a device she uses in to exhibit different aspects of the subject. She is friendly and encourages students to come to office hours. Exams are based on the notes and readings.
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ANTHRO 104
Quality 1/5Difficulty 2/5
I actually enjoyed the subject material but the class was organized very poorly and it was hard to know what would be on the exams. To add insult to injury, an entire section had to have an exam postponed due to the wrong exam sheets being printed. Poorly organized. Not difficult, but probably in your best interest to avoid.
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ANTHRO 104
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
She is definitely not helpful. She makes the class as boring as possible. You would think anthropology is an interesting class but she definitely goes out of her way to prove that wrong. Do not take this class with her unless you want to get a D in an easy A class!!!
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ANTHRO 104
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
Worst professor ever. Not a hard class but a complete waste of time. OT is senile and has no idea what's going on. You are supposed to learn about other cultures but all you learn about is JAPAN'S culture. She talks about something for 50min that could be said in 5 yet her published essays you read are extremely advanced and hard to understand.
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Classes with Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney

ANTHRO 682

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

ANTHRO 682 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+12 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ANTHRO 691

Senior Thesis

2 credits

ANTHRO 691 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing a senior thesis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+12 more

No recorded grade history

ANTHRO 692

Senior Thesis

2 credits

ANTHRO 692 is a senior thesis course involving mentored individual research and study.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+12 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ANTHRO 698

Directed Study

1–6 credits

ANTHRO 698 is an advanced directed study course where students arrange projects with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+17 more

No recorded grade history

ANTHRO 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

ANTHRO 699 is a directed study course where students conduct advanced projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+17 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ANTHRO 999

Reading and Research

1–9 credits

ANTHRO 999 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for dissertator-status students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+16 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ANTHRO 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 698Directed Study
Fall 2026ANTHRO 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ANTHRO 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 999Reading and Research

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