Konrad Nagatoshi - Harper College, Palatine, IL

Professor: Konrad Nagatoshi

Department: Anthropology

College: Harper College, Palatine, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cares for his students, if you're attentive in class and take very detailed notes (he writes everything on the board for students), and ask questions, you'll pass this class no doubt with ease. He is understanding with clear expertise in his field, had interesting facts and exclusive knowledge on topics not a lot of people are informed about.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, he is a good professor. If you do not attend class you will not pass. He is all lecture. Make sure you take good notes and review your notes. He gives a lot of material. He likes to make jokes during class. Some of his jokes come off as rude.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nagatoshi is a very good professor, his explanations are clear and his knowledge on the subject is expansive. He's also very funny, and jokes often during class. Overall, the class is very easy. Be sure to take lots of notes, don't miss any classes and pay close attention. If you do all that, you'll earn your well deserved A or B.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• 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:

ATTEND CLASS AND TAKE GOOD NOTES!! he uses no technology, so dont expect clear/concise powerpoints or blackboard. he writes everything on the whiteboard. he will pick on you during class so pay attention. he makes jokes but is still very monotone and the class is REALLY boring, i nearly go crazy every time. at least he answers questions

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANT215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the WORST teacher at Harper so far! He makes you feel stupid when you ask a question. Thus being very un approachable. He really puts you on the spot too in front of the class. You have been warned!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• 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:

He is a great professor and cares about his students. Study your notes on time and you will get a good grade!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR202
• 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:

His Class was extremely hard. He was a nice guy but his teaching methods were terrible. From 2pm to 4:40pm was our class time and all we did was takes notes after he wrote them out in marker on the board. He has all of his notes in a notebook and never uses the computer. No technology in this class whatsoever and he is very monotone.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANT121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'll keep it simple. Don't miss class. Take notes (MUST). Don't be a smart-aleck. Do what he tell's you to do. If you fallow those you are bound to get an easy c or b range. Study when u get the material that night and every day you WILL have your well deserved B to A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I have had at Harper by far. I have an accommodation plan, and he gave me hell for it. He made it seem like I was a huge inconvenience for him. He knows his stuff, but he is not a nice person at all. Don't take him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took nearly every course he taught (and wish I'd had him for the Cultural). He's very interesting & one of the best I've had & I have a Masters degree. He's one of the toughest also. If you have a chance, take his classes! I took a class in Fall of 2001 & we discussed Afghanistan & the implications & how nthropology applied to the situation.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the most knowledgeable person I've come across. Very difficult teacher but it's worth it. Be prepared to raise your hand only when you're positive with the right answer or he'll give you crap. Don't talk, don't fall asleep, don't miss class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANT299
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was in some of the few programs that actually challenged the best. And he has become on of the best. His lectures and personality are as contagious as his passion and personal knowledge of the material he lectures...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANT115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the best. Extremely intelligent, definitely knows his stuff. The classes are very hard, but the nature of the material makes it that way. Must take notes, and must attend class-EVERYTHING he says is on the tests. He expects a lot out of his students. Take it before he stops teaching!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANT215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took all of Dr. Nagatoshi's classes. He is THE BEST professor at Harper by far from my experiences. However, one of his classes is the only class I've ever gotten a B in (Physical Anthropology), therefore, do not underestimate his courses!! I now attend Loyola University and still Nagathoshi is my favorite professor of all time. Take him:)

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the very best Harper has to offer. Erudite, well-spoken, very funny. The 4 tests are hard and cover all the extensive notes from class. Attendance reccommended. One optional field trip, however you'd miss the fun experience if not going. Must really study to succeed. Exams are clear but cover almost everything he teaches. Fair grading.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANT215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most interesting persons i've ever met. VERY interesting class! However DO NOT underestimate the class as it is very hard and a lot to learn. However Dr Nagatoshi likes his students and is very easy to talk to and he truly wants you to do well in his class. 4 test are your only grade so you MUST study. Would recomend Dr Nagatoshi any day

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANT205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was VERY overwhelming in the material it covered. The tests were difficult and were the only source of points for grades. There were a couple of field trips, and he makes the class fun and comfortable to be in. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THIS CLASS if you show effort and attend his lectures grades are fair LOVED IT!!! C grade lots of notes!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nagatoshi is a great teacher. He REALLY cares for his students and if you are going through a hard time or something has come up he is more than understanding and empathetic to you. He makes learning fun and interesting. Lots of notes and the tests count for most the grade.Recommend not miss classes.I learned alot in his class that is still w/

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He makes class fun. Lots of notes. Would not advise missing his lectures. Tests are huge and covers a lot of ground. You will walk away with a clear understanding of what Anthropolgy is about.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• 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:

I had Dr. N for both Intro and Cultural Anth. His tests are hard but very straightforward. He's a lot of fun, especially in the small summer class. He really loves anthropology and loves sharing it with his students.