Robert Lawless - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Robert Lawless

Department: Anthropology

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Every lecture is important and you should probably show up if you hope to do well. His lectures are a bit hard to follow, but he is a funny guy, so they're easy to listen to. I wish his lectures had to do more with the book readings since tests incorporate all of it. Tests are hard, reading is necessary...be prepared for this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are boring, and he doesn't do a good job explaining the material. He tells you to read the book but he does not test over the material. His tests are hard and he doesn't give you a study guide. He expects you to look over all of your lectures notes and 200+ pages in the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hes too heavy on the reading, although he has very few questions over it. He is unwilling to help you outside of class. He talks very low and doesn't attempt to connect his thoughts. His sense of humor also isn't very good, he'll make numerous attempts to make the class laugh instead of getting on with the lesson.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH697
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The theories course was one of the most interesting classes I have ever taken. Dr. Lawless is a one-of-a-kind professor who will challenge your intellect. His exams are mostly essays and heavy reading is expected if you want to do well. He's also quite hilarious if you get his humor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lawless has a very dry sense of humor. He warmed up as the semester progressed. His tests weren't easy and they required alot of reading. Thank goodness he doesn't grade super hard on them - but don't kid yourself, you can't pass without work.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

i found him very engaging. i even took another class of his simply because of him. he seems to ramble sometimes during lecture, but he never tests you over anything he didn't cover in class and he is very fair and forgiving in his grades.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH327
• 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:

Lawless..he knows his stuff..he is somewhat boring but he can have a very dry sort of humor.. overall the class was pretty good, not great but ok.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROPOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found his class to be very interesting, and his stories to be riveting. I really enjoyed his classes, and his tests weren't very hard at all. I would highly recommend him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MANY
• 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:

Dr. Lawless is one of the greatest professors I've ever had, and probably has had the greatest influence on me of any of my professors. I'm not even an anthropology major.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgable, fascinating lectures/anecdotes that really make the subject clear and lively. Wonderfully dry, deadpan sense of humor. Just don't slack in your readings for tests, pay attention to lecture for essay questions, and read the directions!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Too hard for a 100 level course. Very unorganized, boring, and has a big ego. He speaks mostly of himself and what he has done. It is very easy to doze off in his class. He also charges an extreamly high price for HIS OWN BOOK WRITTEN IN 1979.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He has a sense of humor. Three tests plus the final make up your grade. His test reviews usually have very little to do with the test...beware.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and scholar, always interesting and funny. Some effort required, but you will learn a lot.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO318
• 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 teacher, but be ready to work if your in his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I found him extremely boring and I myself was lost in his unorganized babble. Maybe I was just in the wrong time slot of the day...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• 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:

I think he is an excellent teacher. He is funny, intellegent, and very organized. He provides a detailed course outline and he follows it closely.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lawless is a great professor who opened my mind. I have had several classes with him and have every faith in him as a professor and as a scholar.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious professor (on his good days), very knowledgeable. Does tend to be disorganized at times, but the class is very educational and a pleasure to be in.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and VERY funny. I always looked forward to going to class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

while he may be considered qualified for his teaching profession his classes are unstructured, unorganized, and obscenely uninspiring.