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Sarah Clayton

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Raw average: 4.56/5 from 39 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 212
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I loved Prof Clayton! Clearly cares about her students and archaeology. She would give us extra credit sometimes just for showing up (after st paddy's) or answering questions during lecture. Can't recommend her enough. Her class is only based on 4 things, but they aren't super difficult.
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ANTHRO 212
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Absolute sweetheart. Just exudes good vibes in lecture, super nice. Exams aren't too difficult, and you are given a list of topics to focus on. Only 3 assignments through the semester, clearly outlined and feedback given.
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ANTHRO 212
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great lectures, interesting material, very fair tests (she makes it quite clear what will be on the exams). Professor Clayton is kind, knowledgeable, and clearly wants you to learn and succeed. Zero complaints.
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ANTHRO 212
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Pretty easy class, not a lot of homework besides the readings that are not super necessary but definitely good to know and honestly pretty interesting - 2 papers and 2 exams in the semester
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ANTHRO 212
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
No lecture attendance, but discussions are required. Really great professor, covers material well, genuinely interested in students. Very passionate about the subject. Textbook readings are on the exam, not too detailed. Posts slides at the end of the week but those aren't the most comprehensive to what was discussed in class. Showing up is enough.
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Classes with Sarah Clayton

ANTHRO 102

World Archaeology

3 credits

World Archaeology introduces the ancient world, tracing human culture from its origins to the start of written history through archaeological research at global sites.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Sarah Clayton

Sarah Clayton taught engaging, short lectures that students found exciting and relatable, though opinions varied on the assigned videos and readings. While one student felt the videos were less helpful than a direct lecture, another described the short readings as doable and central to the exam. Overall, reviewers characterized her as a knowledgeable professor who cared about her students.

Sarah Clayton

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ANTHRO 212

Principles of Archaeology

3 credits

Principles of Archaeology introduces methods, historical development, and scientific principles of archaeology, focusing on generating and interpreting information about the human past.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Sarah Clayton

Students reported Sarah Clayton graded ANTHRO 212 on four components, often two papers and two exams, with no final. They found exams straightforward, citing clear outlines and study guides, and sometimes earned extra credit for participation.

Sarah Clayton

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ANTHRO 999

Reading and Research

1–9 credits

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

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ANTHRO 102World Archaeology
Spring 2027ANTHRO 212Principles of Archaeology
Spring 2027ANTHRO 682Senior Honors Thesis
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 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ANTHRO 690Problems in Anthropology
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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