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Prof. Schroeder is SO SO nice and personable, she always says hi to me when I see her in the hall. Super open to discussion and answering questions people have. I took this class as part of the FIG, we discussed LONG readings which were not explained as well as they could be. Lots of research for papers too.Rate My Professors ↗
She's very sweet, however her lectures are exceedingly dull. An easy A.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Schroeder is kind and attentive to students' needs. She's willing to grant extensions on the papers assigned. Our class also had some impromptu field trips, which was a nice experience. However, she assigns many journal articles as readings, which can be difficult for freshmen.Rate My Professors ↗
Hard to distinguish in lecture on what is relevant for what you will be tested on and what is just material she is passionate on. Hard to miss her lectures as they are mostly all pictures.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Schroeder is great. She cares for her students and genuinely respects them and their time. Class is pretty essay and test heavy, with almost no other assignments, however (at least for this specific class), they are graded pretty lightly.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Schroeder is super cool and awesome. Sure she's an authority and very experienced, but have you considered the most important thing about her and her classes? Her outfits.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to archaeology and the prehistoric world, exploring human cultural origins through global archaeological research and site analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Sissel Schroeder is knowledgeable and organized, providing helpful note sheets and clear lectures that facilitate learning. Reviewers appreciate her calm demeanor and the availability of online materials, though some find the content monotonous or boring.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY introduces methods, history, and scientific principles of archaeology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Sissel Schroeder is praised for caring about student well-being and offering clear rubrics, with some finding her class fun and highly recommendable. Reviewers note her availability in office hours and engaging interactive discussions.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 682 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleANTHRO 691 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 692 is a senior thesis course involving mentored individual research and study.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleANTHRO 698 is an advanced directed study course where students arrange projects with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 699 is a directed study course where students conduct advanced projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleANTHRO 990 is a research and thesis course for dissertators involving advanced mentored reading and research.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 999 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for dissertator-status students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 102 | Archaeology and the Prehistoric World |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 212 | Principles of Archaeology |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 999 | Reading and Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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