Anthony Barrand - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Anthony Barrand

Department: Anthropology

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AN280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Barrand is the best! I have taken almost all of his classes. He knows so so much, and makes class a joy. Take him before you graduate!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AN340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class started out ok but eventually became a joke - half the class didn't show up, one of the two assignments with did was never even given back, and grades are arbitrary - I got an A on the midterm (the only grade they gave back) and got a B+ overall - makes no sense. Also refuses to respond to any email, which is frustrating. Waste of time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: UNIHU311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome class; a lot of fun. Prof. Barrand is a fun guy and a fabulous teacher. Get him to do a past life regression; it's really neat!! While the papers are kind of difficult and the topics not very clear, he's a pretty easy grader and the fact that the textbooks are interesting makes up for it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AN340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Loved this class. This was the reason I got up on Tuesdays and Thursdays, no joke. Barrand is funny, down-to-earth, and really loves what he's doing. Also an international expert on erotic folk songs. Take one of his classes if you have any time in your schedule at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AN250
• 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:

eh class was a waste of time. There were only two major assignments but u don't really need any knowledge to do them. They were more like busy work. Perhaps his other classes were better but this one just had no point. One day we could be talking about quilts, next day about shoes. Sorry to say, I didn't get much out of this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: UNIHU311
• 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:

Professor Barrand is interesting and one of the best professors at BU. Students are encouraged to think for themselves and have an open mind. I highly suggest taking this course. There are a few papers, but they are thought provoking and overall enjoyable to write!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HU311
• 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:

The best class I have ever taken! Don't worry if it says his class is full, he will let you in! I urge everyone to take one of his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AN280
• 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:

The most fun I've ever had at BU. Even if you don't know anything about Morris dancing, you learn a lot since all you do is dance :) The papers are also interesting because they are meant to be insightful rather than a regurgitation of information. Be prepared to show off your skills, however, since showing off is part of your grade!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AN250
• 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:

whether you like anthro or not, take this class. easiest A I ever got at BU (though transcribing interviews is a pain in the butt). interesting and fun class. barrand is a wonderful man, dont miss this class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HU311
• 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:

Take it! Barrand is fantastic. LOTS of reading, but almost all will challenge your/conventional thought about the construction of reality, and make you question the limits our culture/calcified science puts on human potential. Edgy stuff, but a first step to sorting out the endless chicanery.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AN250
• 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:

If you have any desire to be an anthro major, take this class! Actual classes are fun and easy-going, but still very interesting. The interview project is time consuming, but well worth it when you're done. Professor Barrand is an icredible professor, take this class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HU311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was an amazing class, and Barrand will open your eyes to tings you have never even thought about before. He is a very kind man, who will help whenever he is needed. GREAT CLASS!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: UNI311
• 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:

best class ever...probably because of the teacher. he's an amazing guy, very helpful, fun, and he makes you want to go to class. it was really easy, no tests..only a few papers...definitely an easy A and well worth your time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AN840
• 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:

Great class, great professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AN340
• 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:

Prof. Barrand is AMAZING! Since this class has no added stress, you will actually get something out of the course. I love him, everyone loves him, highly reccommended!!!!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AN340
• 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:

Barrand is an amazing, enthusiastic, talented, and compassionate man. You will get more out of this class that you would believe. You will make friends, learn about songs, culture, and life. You will make friends and learn a lot about yourself. Barrand, as well as his class, is fantastic.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AN250
• 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:

Really nice guy. Course is NOT hard. Lectures are sometimes fun, othertimes not. Projects were time consuming and a little annoying, but not hard at all. Take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AN250
• 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:

This is the easiest class ever. Just show up and listen to him talk about singing, dancing, and games. The projects are all incredibly easy and require no real knowledge.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CASAN340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you like singing children's songs, take this calss. Also, don't buy the books. They're pointless. Basically, your grade consists of two "concerts" you put on with a group of 5-6 students, a few easy take home assignments, and a journal.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: UNIHU311
• 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:

Stalking the Wild Mind was an amazing class. We talked about everything: shamanic journeying, object permanence, and every in parapsychology. Barrand's one of the best professors at BU. P.S.-get him to sing the Hamlet song.