William Parry - Hunter College, New York, NY

Professor: William Parry

Department: Anthropology

College: Hunter College, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dont take this class unless you have to. His lectures are very boring. Hes a TERRIBLE grader. The review sheets he gives for the midterm/final are not helpful. He literally takes months to grade everything. The museum reports must be done exactly to his liking. He does seems very passionate on the subject. Just doesnt teach well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTCH126
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alright so he's a great professor and cares about his students, but if you're not GENUINELY interested in archaeology, then stop what you're doing and take this class off your catalog. If you're not an anthro major and don't absolutely NEED this class, you will instantly regret ever taking it because the content, lectures and projects are BORING.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the single worst teacher Ive ever had, As someone who has always loved to learn(I can probably tell you more about astrophysics than anyone would care to hear) , but his lectures could not be more boring, I dreaded coming to his class. Take anyone else, youll thank me later.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend this class. I wish I never took it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

really bad. Avoid at all costs, unless required for final. He is nice guy, but is a horrible teacher, digresses too much, hard grader, bad comments, and actually thinks he is a good teacher and he also gives too much useless information in lectures. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO126
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had positive thoughts going into this class. I was truly disappointed with his teaching techniques. i studied very hard for his tests and especially the final. The review sheet he gave us for the final reflected nothing that was on the actual test. lowest grade i have ever received. Good luck to anyone taking this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was hoping he would make Archaeology fun and interesting but he completely disappoints. His lectures are boring, he digresses a lot, and uses old technology. It's really hard to pay attention! His grading is harsh and barely gives any feedback. He's a really nice old man but his class is a NO. Stay away unless it's a major requirement!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not recommend if you're looking to get a requirement out of the way! He doesn't hand assignments back on time, and you will have to spend A LOT of time studying to actually pass a simple anthro class. Good luck!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ATHRC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're interested in how humans lived before written history, take this class. Professor will teach about our human ancestors, go over details of important archaeological sites such as artifacts present, lifestyle of people who inhabited site, etc.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• 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:

This is one of the greatest professors in anthro department. He is not very laud speaker so try to sit in front to hear his lectures. If you do so, you will notice that his lectures are very entertaining and interesting. If you make affords to seek his help, he can be very helpful, even spending hours by his office door, speaking to his students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am a A student and because he is the slowest grader of life, I didn't know how I was doing to withdraw from the class in time and indeed did I get my first F of my college career. Terrible professor, late grader, harsh grade, and did I mention I'm a good student?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

long, boring lectures. he rarely gets to the point of his lecture. the museum assignments weren't too difficult, just look at things with a different perspective. spelling counts, pay attention in lecture (i couldn't stop falling asleep, i was so bored to death), your textbook is your best friend in this class because the lectures go nowhere.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTCH126
• 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:

Terrible professor. Have to keep up with reading. If you have no interest in archaeology- do not take this class. Grades unfairly on projects. Tests are okay, as long as you pay attention to his boring lectures and keep up with reading. Terrible class. I hope to never witness something like this ever again...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most boring Professor ever. He rambles about 1 slide for almost an hour then complains that his lesson plan is behind. He says he doesn't expect us to spell words 100% correctly or to do projects to his standards,yet takes points away for misspellings & for not knowing things that he does.I hope to never take another class like his again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• 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:

Attendance is mandatory! Make sure you go to class. His slides are always interesting, since he takes most of the pictures himself. Listen well, because what he tells you will be on the test. Museum projects are so simple, but make sure you spell everything correctly!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC113
• 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:

Okay. I made the freshman mistake and didn't go to class quite often. HE COUNTED THAT! Especially if you did bad on the tests.If you don't pay attn in class (its DIFFICULT), then you won't do as well if you didn't pay attn or go to class. For the most part his tests and quizzes are giveaways. TAKE NOTES! I CANNOT STRESS IT ENOUGH.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• 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:

Parry is awesome. He's the cutest old dude- love when he squints at his papers and tries to focus the overhead. He's a professional in the field, so his stories are interesting. Lenient- let me hand in an assignment late once, and I skipped a lot and still got a B+. Museum assignment isn't hard. Just follow the directions... he gives you a map!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• 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:

Attention to detail is very important in all papers and exams. Minor misspellings or capitalization errors will lower your grade, in some cases from A to B. Prof. Parry is very strict in his grading policy. He is also very helpful and welcoming if you ask him for help. Excellent teacher, extensive knowledge and exerpise in area, and a nice guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

HE IS LATE WITH EVERYTHING ARRGH!!!!!!!!!It's christmas eve n I still have no idea what my grade is. He's an easy enough teacher like other comments have said. If u can manage to stay awake in class and take notes u'll do fine but he turn everything back late. (For example the 2nd excercise was due nov.19th he didnt hand them back till the final).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Decent Prof. Kinda dry material, somewhat funny. Best advice is what to look for when buying Tequila. If you read the text book you will be fine. I barely went to class and did other HW when I was there. Just read the text and know his name it's on the test! Very easy multiple choice test but grades the museum papers hard. Didn't learn anything.