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Jonathan Kenoyer

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Raw average: 2.64/5 from 53 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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ANTH100 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Do not take this class or with this teacher unless absolutely needed. For a 100 level class it is ridiculously hard and the test averages are always low because it's so dang hard. There's no curve either. There's no reason a 100 level class should be this difficult.
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ANTH100 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
He knew a lot about what he was talking about but because of this, he expects you to know the same amount. You have to attend every single lecture to do well on the exam. The posted class slides will not help you. He goes over the material very quickly. He is very passionate about his work but the material is very niche and hard to comprehend.
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ANTHR102 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
This class is taught by a team, and compared to the last professor he took the reins from, all I can say is I miss the old professor. It is very clear each prof teaches entirely their own way so be ready to adjust your study methods fast 5 times throughout the semester. Kenoyer goes through his slides v fast for the UNGODLY amount of info present.
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Classes with Jonathan Kenoyer

ANTHRO 310

Topics in Archaeology

3 credits

Topics in Archaeology covers selected areas, periods, or problems in archaeology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Jonathan Kenoyer

Jonathan Kenoyer taught with high preparation and helpful office hours, though students found his tests and map questions challenging. The course required significant reading, and reviewers noted that keeping up with the material was essential for exam success.

Henry BunnJonathan Kenoyer

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ANTHRO 690

Problems in Anthropology

3–4 credits

Problems in Anthropology offers independent research in physical anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology under supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Margaret BryerJonathan Kenoyer+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ANTHRO 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

Directed Study in Anthropology consists of advanced directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2006: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

Karen StrierSarah Clayton+16 more

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Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ANTHRO 310Topics in Archaeology
Spring 2027ANTHRO 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ANTHRO 690Problems in Anthropology
Spring 2027ANTHRO 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ANTHRO 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ANTHRO 698Directed Study
Spring 2027ANTHRO 699Directed Study
Spring 2027ANTHRO 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027ANTHRO 999Reading and Research
Fall 2026ANTHRO 352Ancient Technology and Invention
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 942Seminar-archaeological Problems
Fall 2026ANTHRO 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 999Reading and Research

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