Jan Newberry - University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Professor: Jan Newberry

Department: Anthropology

College: University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Jan is a very thorough explanation-giver and utilizes the system of group-work in order to help students succeed (and I'd say she's very successful in doing so). I truly enjoyed the material learned within Jan's class and her caring personality and interesting lectures aided in that. Just be prepared to participate in group discussions!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor. Caring. Lots of reading, but tests are fairly simple.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Oh my goodness, JAN IS AMAZING!!! Great explainer, gives thoughtful feedback, is available 24/7 - you can tell that she really cares about students. She takes time to make sure you understand the concepts, and is always happy to elaborate. She's very personable and makes an effort to learn everyone's names. Take her class, you won't regret it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a great lady! I've had her for many classes. Her lectures and materials are a bit dry, but she's an engaging lady and will make you look past it all. Does group work assignments worth half your grade, but it's beneficial. Class overall is a bit boring, though. I would highly recommend taking her classes above all others, if you can. TAKE HER!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Jan! I've taken her for many classes. She makes a great effort to know each student as individuals. Her lectures and materials are dry, but she's such an engaging and hilarious woman that they're hard to ignore. You do many assignments in groups, half your mark comes from individual and the other half from group work. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH3280
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Going to class is mandatory. You need to work hard in this class, but when you do, you are greatly rewarded! Jan is a fair prof. Very willing to help and is a very good lecturer. Her slides are just about useless though unless you went to the lecture.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Group tests every 2 weeks, but you are put with a group of people you do not know so if they do not study very much then your group mark will suffer. She's good at answering questions and the lectures are often quite interesting. No final exam!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Absolute great class. No exams, just weekly ten question tests done with individually and with a group. Marks just for showing up and participating. Makes the subject extremely interesting. Great class, would take again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Jan tried something new with our class this semester and said she would be doing it again in the future. The class was interesting for the most part, except alot of content to go through and reading to keep up on. Jan really cares about what she does and she shows that in that lectures. Jan will change your way of thinking about anthro for sure!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Jan is a great prof, I had the privilege of being in her test class for group based learning. The tests are not too tough, issues presented in class are interesting. She cares a lot about helping first year students find their way through uni life. There is quite a bit of reading but it's spread out and clear. Important to pay attention in lectures

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent lectures that are clear and on point. Has TAs made available for students. Is fair and is more than willing to give you a chance to discuss your concerns.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were minimal, lots of group work. Tests were short and vague, with unclear answers, some were merely "more right" based off of a simple opinion. As some of my group members put it: this class was as useless as a tv is for blind people. Her TA's and assistant were the only ones that were able to correctly answer any of my questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very unclear about key concepts. Exam questions are very vague, and some present more than one correct option, with one option just being "more correct". She will not help you if you ask her, she will just send you to the TA's. Overall terrible and frustrating experience, and I would not recommend anyone take this class with her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jan restructured this class and it may be offered as a group assignment class. There is not too much reading expected, yet a test every week. Jan has interesting lectures, she's funny, speaks clearly, and she knows how to grasp the attention of 280 students. Her tests are challenging, but she's there for her students if you talk to her. Great prof

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1000ANTHRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing teacher! Enjoys what she does, which makes it easier to learn. Has fun with the class. Tests are straight forward as long as you go to class and read the textbook

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1000ANTHRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love Jan! She is very clear and easy to understand. This class is very interesting, and I would definitely recommend it. If Jan sticks with the group style class don't be intimidated it is a lot of fun and can really help your individual grade. I would for sure take more classes with Jan.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH3280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jan is amazing. She is seriously hilarious and actually gets to know her students. The material is always interesting. However she doesn't make the assignments easy for you, you have to have strong arguments and evidence for your essays. Always name drop in essays, and relate people's ideas. Also her powerpoints suck so write down all the details.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2010A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Jan is one of the best prof's I've had! No tests, just assignments and essays. She is very interesting and always prepared. The only downside is directions for assignments are unclear and when she tries to help, it only gets more confusing! She also had a TA who marked much harder which was a downer. Definitely take her classes!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH3280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jan is great! At the start it was a little bumpy, but once you learn how to take notes and what she expects on assignments, its smooth sailing. Probably the most democratic prof I've had; she wants student input on almost everything, and this really sets her apart. I didn't like the course material like I expected, but Jan made this class enjoyable

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jan is awesome, one of the best profs at the U of L, very helpful and always makes time for her students. Learned a lot in her class. Must read the books because there are a few questions on the exams, but the books are cheap, short and are not like a normal textbook, they are fun :) Would love to take more classes form her :)