Amy McNair - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professor: Amy McNair

Department: Art History

College: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HA545
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is the best, and she respects everyone's thought even though you only know a little about Asian Arts. Exams are not difficult if you go to every class and take note, but it does require a good memory. You should take her class if you really want to learn something about Chinese art.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sweet teacher who knows what she's talking about. I personally did not enjoy the class after a few weeks because I realized I was not as interested in Asian art as I once thought - memorization became much of a nuisance for me. If you have a great memory and enjoy Asian art, you will love this class. Attendance not mandatory, but you should go.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HA720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have had in KU!! She is very kind and nice to every student, and I have learned a lot from her professional knowledge on Asian art history since I come to KU!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly she was probably the best professor I've had yet at KU. very engaging and definitely knows her stuff. I am an art history major and she seems to be as good as it gets when it comes to being fair for tests, etc. she also has a great sense of humor, so even though not all lectures are mandatory, you will wanna go.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! You get the tools to do well on tests. Listen to her lectures and study what she gives you and you will do great!! Favorite class at KU so far. Go to discussions too! They help so much!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HA505
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Medieval Chinese Art with Amy and she is amazing. She is outgoing, very educated, and passionate about her subject. She takes everyone's opinions into account with a lot of respect. She is so enthusiastic and interesting! Make sure you go to class and do the readings though. Can't slack off in art history really.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you attend discussion for easy points, especially before an exam. They make a power point that has all the exam material. Attend lectures to take notes for essay questions, otherwise just write a lot and sound like you know what you're talking about.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved going to class, she basically lays out exactly what will be on the exams with her lectures. Pay attention to the lists she gives you, they are guaranteed test questions. Go to the discussion for the free points. Basically, just attend class and you can't get anything lower than a C.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As of '10, she no longer uses textbooks. Art History as a subject has a lot of pointless memorization- so if you can't handle that, don't take the course and blame it on her. She's a great and engaging teacher. She knows her subject well, and loves talking about it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HA545
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her Early Chinese Art class. Going into it had very little interest in the subject (despite being an HA major) but her enthusiasm is contagious. She's an engaging and entertaining teacher. I would recommend her to anyone.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I think she is very informative and knowledgable. With her there is not wrong or right answer, basically if you at least explain your opinion she will accept it. She's upbeat, interesting and laidback. She's willing to work with you and your schedule, problems etc...If you have to take an art history class I would recommend her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HA265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

one of the most interesting class i have ever taken. if you want to do well go to discussion review they're really helpful and just study off the study guide she gives. i got A's on every single exam. :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HA442
• 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:

This is a very large lecture class where GTAs teach the discussion groups. Prof. McNair has a friendly and outgoing personality. She is not snobby or too academic. She tries to make the lectures as informative and interesting as possible. I appreciate Asian Art and the KU Art History department more than I did before the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ASIANARTHIST
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Asian art was a large lecture class, which she made enjoyable, however she didn't pay any attention to individual students. interesting class though

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HA442
• 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:

Quality professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HA
• 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:

I took Asian art from her. It was a very interesting and pretty easy class.