James Armstrong - SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY

Professor: James Armstrong

Department: Anthropology

College: SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HON150HA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

ARMSTRONG MAKES A SEEMINGLY BORING TOPIC SEMI INTERESTING. IF YOU LIKE WATCHING MOVIES AND DIVING IN TO THEM TAKE THIS COURSE. HE IS VERY CHILL AND IS WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HON160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Armstrong was awesome. I took his honors course "Conflict in the Middle East". He's extremely passionate about the subject and knows that it's confusing if you've never studied it. He gave about 5 homeworks and 3 papers, but you got to pick your topics and only had to write two of them. No final, no tests, easy grader. Really funny but show respect

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HON171
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a good professor to have a group discussion because he facilitated the conversation, but did not take it over. Only had to do 10 out of the 12 essays which only had to be about a page. Grades were good to fair for the essays. Sometimes that class could get a little boring.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved his class! Such a cool guy, cares about his students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HON160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Armstrong raises the bar when it comes to what it means to be a Professor at SUNY Plattsburgh. As someone that has taken numerous classes with him, I can say that his classes are always good and that you will never be bored at a class. The material he picks to teach is really interesting and if you do your work you will get a grade you deserve.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• 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:

This class was really easy and pretty fun. I went to every class not because I had to, but because I genuinely enjoyed hearing what he had to say. Hes super funny and a pretty interesting guy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance does not matter, I bought the textbook but never used it and he never referred to it, lectures the entire class period, talks about random things everyday, watch films every now and then, just have to write a quick reaction to the film, had one quiz and the final, may seem pointless and a waste of time but easy easy easy A!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy Pass but Super super boring, its hard to stay engaged in his class i am literally asleep half of the time but good thing is he doesn't care... Not much work in this class but the midterm was a bit confusing and a tough grade. If you want an easy grade but be bored out of your mind then take this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty boring, but the material is easy to understand. The class is a ton of note taking. He provides study guides. It's super easy to make an A if you show up to class and take the notes. Hippie souls will get a lot of neat information from this course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANT102B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Its hard to stay engaged. Dont skip classes on Fridays. He shows a film and then asks for a response paper due on Mondays.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANT102B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really really, really boring plus old lol

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HON150
• 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:

In Israeli Film, we would watch a film every week then discuss it the next class. All we had to do between then is write a synopsis of the film to show we understood what was happening. There were 2-3 other essays (3 pages max). I was constantly told I did too much work, when in reality I did all the papers 3 hours before they were due. He's great!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HON150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this for Israeli Film. Pretty easy, easy weekly papers and a few heavily graded ones. Just do the work and you'll pass no problem.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really funny and really knows his stuff. I'm not that big of a fan of anthropology but he made it fun and really really interesting. I'll miss him next semester :(

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANT303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Needs to keep some of his personal opinions out of his teaching, though he learned quickly telling people they can't say Godbless you when somone sneses...makes people say it more, odd at times and will keep talking even when his is wrong

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANT320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cool, attractive man OUTSIDE the classroom. Be warned, if you aren't a self-starter, his classes are NOT for you. He is a great, funny guy but he goes on tangents every class and you learn very little of the subject matter. You can turn assignments in late, you don't have to show up, and he doesn't really notice or care. Don't expect to learn much.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANT303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the textbook, you'll never use it. Funny, cynical, FOX! Don't take any of his classes if you're a conservative....he's very liberal and not afraid to destroy you in an argument (which he will, btw). Pretty easy to do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• 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 is very interseting and funny, I would recommend that you take at least one of his classes. He allows you to turn in assignments late and is very laid back.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANT303
• 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 took Sexuality & Culture with him. An interesting topic but I feel like I didn't learn as much as I wanted. He's laidback, cynical... A good teacher in general and generally likable, but sometimes we went off on tangents.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HON321
• 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:

Very interesting professor. Def has his favorites and if you are one of them it is an easy A. If you speak up he will respect you. A little bit unclear on assignments though. He is charming though.