Ken Stark - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Ken Stark

Department: Anthropology

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the most caring and kindhearted professors at KPU. He loves what he teaches and it shows. Marks are based on two tests, a proposal for research paper of your choosing, and the research paper. He's a fair marker and it is very easy to do well in his class if you study. He gives study guides a week before the test so you know what to study.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took multiple classes with Ken during post-secondary, and he was always one of my favorites. He knows what he's talking about, he is kind, and you will learn a lot. He has a very specific grading criteria that he uses for almost every class he teaches and you will always know to expect. If you study, you'll pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2320
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Ken! He was easily one of the best profs I've ever had at a post-secondary school

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH3300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic Prof. I took Archaeological Theory with him. I hope to take more courses with him. He's very understanding and open to any ideas / comments thrown his way.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly a great prof! His lectures are really interesting and he is really funny! He is super chill but for the test you really gotta know your stuff! He is really helpful and provides a test outline which helps alot!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Ken! He's an awesome guy and I enjoyed his class. He cares about students for sure!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There must always be a Stark in Winterfell

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stark is a great teacher. He gives great lectures and there's never a dull moment in his class. He is there when you need any help, and is a very fair with his marking. I find him very approachable and friendly.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His upper year classes have PowerPoint notes which consist of about 60 slides each all full of facts and the exams are on 4-5 chapters so that's almost 300 slides that you need to study and remember a lot of the details because you'll be tested on them. I found that a little too much to remember no matter how long I studied it's just too much info!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANT3300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have taken multiple Anthropology courses with Ken Stark, In the upper levels he just adds on an oral presentation for his courses but the latest I took was a theory course with him that I honestly thought would be rather dreary to get through but it was the opposite. If you want to do well in Anthropology take him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

On the outside he seems like a dweeb but is rather funny and makes lectures enjoyable. Great notes. Basically all your work is done for you. One paper that is interesting and your choice of topic. Would take again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easily the best professor I've ever had! Class was 3 hours long but his slides were easy to understand and his tests were straight forward and not difficult if you actually studied. There was one research paper but he gave a huge amount of time for you to hand it in.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best prof ever, he provides with a study guide that really is helpful. Straight-forward and always willingly to help you. I got an A in his class, archeology of death. Wasted my money on the textbook. Everything was from the notes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher overall. He's very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. Tests aren't very hard, but some study beforehand would be good. Fair marker and gives you good feedback on what to work on.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the most inspiring and fair prof I have had.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's the easiest teacher I've ever had! He provides lecture slides that basically have the ans. to his exams, and therefore you don't really need to attend class. I've skipped a couple times and it didn't effect my grade at all! In order to have general understanding of material to do well on short ans., read the textbook. Pdf's are supplementary.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ken is an incredible teacher! He makes the boring aspects of what you're studying interesting, and his lectures are funny and enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's good and easy to understand. The semester was kept simple. Tests are a bit detailed but other than that I didn't do a day of homework all course and got by pretty easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Phenomenal. You won't regret taking a class with him!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good prof but I found subject really boring. Archaeology students will love it others may not. I was always bored. But he's a nice guy very easy marker and if you put in the effort is an easy A. It is boring enough that you don't pay attention so it can hurt your grade. Paper was long 10 pages, thought that was too much for a first year course.