Andra Thakur - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Andra Thakur

Department: Anthropology

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

-too high on himself, and is definitely an arm-chair anthropologist. Is too busy talking about all the "important" people he knows to actually teach (or, god forbid, *learn* about other cultures).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROPOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Armchair anthropologist. Too interested in status to teach effectively.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had andra for anth112 not knowing much about him before i took the class. After learning of how prominent of a scholar he is and what a funny interesting character he is, I think anyone who thinks poorly of his teaching style is a retard. I took this class with another at double speed in the summer and came out with 94%, u guys are weak

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I thought Andra was a great teacher. He brings an interesting, experienced perspective to Anthropology, and he has many stories about his own life and about different cultures.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Well, I don't know why people think he picks on them. Gee, aren't you smart enough to face his questions or pickiness?or whatever u call it! He picks on you cuz you don't talk in clasOR u'r too dumb that he has to find a solution to open u up.-Manisha

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 3ANTHCLA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ecellent teacher and an easy marker. I thought I failed all my tests but I always came out with a B+ on each of my tests. Very clear and interested in his subjects

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible. He should have left a long time ago.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrible teacher, terrible person. He thinks he is better than everyone else. He will pick on you especially if you stand up to him when he trys to embarrass you. If this past year wasn't his last I would have reported him. Two thumbs down!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Andra is a gem - he truly cares about his students and is open to help in any way he can - all you need to do is ask, and do the course work. He does get frustrated when students are not working, but that is part of his caring personality. Great prof!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Its an ok class where you learn ok things... Classes went by fast when there was class participation but if there isn't he goes through the chapters faster that you can read the text... So say and discuss and argue for the sake of less reading !!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Get a good grade on your first assignment with him!!!! I cannot stress this enough. Your first grade is the grade you will get on every assignment and test afterwards. His A students will telll you that and his C students will tell you that.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He picks on people, I didn't really like him. You might as well just read your textbook instead of going to class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Andra is an exellent proof! He is soo knowlegable, he really cares about his students, and he is really funny. As long as you come to class and do ALL the reading, you'll do great in his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Andra can come across as tough, but he just has a warped sense of humour. He is a very wise man and has a lot to bring to the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have had this teacher for 2 classes now and I find that he makes people feel uncomfortable in the class because he will pick on people. He is very demanding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very experienced, very good stories that relate..needs to lighten up a bit sometimes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is a chiseler on grades and this diminishes fairness. When attendance and class participation are graded using 5 classes out of 36 this is punitive in nature and not an accurate reflection.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really cool teacher. hes funny and knows his stuff. takes a while to get used to his accent, but then its easy to listen to. everything on the tests are in the lectures so take lotsa notes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

interesting and knowledgable