Thomas Aleto - Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

Professor: Thomas Aleto

Department: Anthropology

College: Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH200
• 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:

Enriching class with no textbook because Aleto realizes how much of a scam they are. You get a few articles to read instead which are really interesting. Read those and show up for class to watch National Geographic type videos because a bunch of test questions come from there. He also organizes test reviews. Great prof. Hope to have him again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO211
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Although I am a criminal justice major, this is probably the most interesting class. I have learned so much and I highly recommend it. You will need to go to every class or you will miss a lot of information. He is a kind man and is willing to help only if you are willing to help yourself. READ THE ARTICLES!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The hardest class I have had at BU yet. His test are hard to study for and the questions are very difficult. I wouldn't recommend taking this class with him. His lectures are pretty good, but he comes up with the hardest questions on tests. There are no other assignments, but 3 tests and a final. Doesn't like helping out too much either.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class, but lectures are very interesting. Tests are pretty hard so study notes and articles IN DETAIL. If you need help go to him during his office hours.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO210
• 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:

Truely an amazing man! His lectures are VERY interesting. My grade was my fault because I was too focused on a certain class for my psych major. Tests get a bit confusing towards the end of the semester. He is the reason I want to continue in anthro. No textbook but keep up with the readings and you'll be fine! Interesting movies too!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 30501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors on campus! Dry sense of humor but really cares about hit students and will help wherever he can. I can honestly say that I wouldnt have got through my major if it wasnt for him and all his help and support!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTR201
• 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:

His tests are hard but if you take notes and study hard you'll do good. Don't skip class, you miss a lot. STUDY THE MAPS!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR200
• 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:

Sarcastic, witty, and very clear on what he wants. If you need a gen ed, take this class. No textbook, but make sure you read EVERY article he posts IN DEPTH. You never know what'll be on the exam.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, there is something cute about him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR200
• 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:

Not an easy professor, but his lectures are interesting. You really need to study stuff in detail, especially the articles. He makes a lot of comparisons between cultures on his tests. Overall, not too bad a professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTRO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class. Great teacher. Has a lot of interetsing things to teach from experience. Read the book and the articles he assigns and you will do fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AZTECMAYA
• 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:

Dr. Aleto is awesome, he is one of the intelligent professors I have come into contact with at BU. He is not an easy A like some other course however, if you want to learn and be inspired, then he is the right Prof for you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has so many cool stories and shares a lot of his research work which is really interesting. You have to read the book. When I went in for help he sent me to his TA, who was not a lot of help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Aleto is the man. Had four classes with him, best prof I had at Bloom, brilliant, entertaining, a walking encyclopedia on Central and South America. Sarcasm and self-deprecation are how he rolls. You need to read, write and think very well, and while not mandatory you need to show up for his lectures. Avoids expensive texts as much as possible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really good prof. Not sure why everyone says he's grumpy and arrogant on here. I found his lectures to be extremely interesting and movies and articles that supplemented class enjoyable. Tests were hard if you didn't go to class or read... kind of like any test.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he is talking about. He saves you money buy not making you buy a book. INstead you have to print out readings. If you actually read the material and go to class you will be fine. All his tests are from the readings and movies you watched so dont sleep during the movie

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CULAN200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING professor. Super smart. Knows what he is talking about. Will yell at you for talking or using your phone. Interesting class however and made me interested in the class. Definitely recommended.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AZTMA01
• 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:

Super smart

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for principle cultures of anthropology. I found the class to be very interesting and easy. He is a very smart and funny guy. All you have to do is take notes and print out the readings. He doesn't make you buy a book. Don't ask or answer questions unless you have something smart to say cause he will embarrass you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARCHA210
• 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:

Everyone needs to stop complaining. If you go to class, take notes, and attempt the outside readings, there's no reason you can't pass. Most of the material is interesting and if you study beforehand you should at least get a B. The only reason to do poorly in one of his classes is a lack of effort. I'm not even an anthro major. Stop being lazy.