Sandra Cate - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Sandra Cate

Department: Anthropology

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cate was arguably my favorite professor at SJSU. I took Anth 115 with her, and she changed my outlook on world culture. I particularly enjoyed the balance of lectures, that were engaging, and group work. She also supported me through any difficulties I faced and her office door was always open to me and my classmates. Trust me, take Dr. Cate!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cate is an excellent teacher and was very passionate about the material she was teaching. She provided class time to work on the group project and presentation, worked with each group, and helped if you asked. She was very approachable and seemed to want all of her students to succeed. I really enjoyed her class and highly recommend her.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The majority of her lectures were long and boring. There was too much information jammed into each lecture, plus lots of weekly reading. Everything is on the exams - from lectures, to readings, to videosmovies. Most of the class does badly, but she does curve. Weekly reading quizzes are extremely specific. Overall, a difficult class to get an A in

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really nice teacher and a very good and easy class, particularly if you need it to satisfy Area R. Go to class, do HW, gives extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Cate is a very nice lady. There are a lot of boring reading assignments and a lot of in class movies, which are actually interesting. Exams are based on the readings and lecture so its good to attend. There is one group project which you have time in class to organize and you get plenty of time to put together. Overall good class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH122
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had. I was not very interested in the material which is my only regret. She taught the class well and was very passionate about the material. Very into feedback. Despite my lack of interest I learned a lot. Would highly recommend her class. Not the easiest A but worth the time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASIAANTH115
• 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:

Take this class. She's really nice and super easy. You have to use the books for the online quizzes and she allows half a page cheat sheet for the midterm and final. One group presentation, one paper, 1 midterm and 1 final. Literally show up to class and you can get a B

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• 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:

I don't know but this class was extremely boring and pointless for me. For the first time ever, I did not know what to study for the exams or what to expect on them. It's just the subject is not for me. It was really boring! I still managed to get a B since i attend all classes and do good on the paper, and project. But ANTH, never again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH140
• 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:

Prof. Cate is very enjoyable. Class was fun and entertaining. Exams where not hard at all. MC with a flash card of notes. Reading was required but I didn't use the book at all. A couple days with boring Power points, but that's with every class. Take her for human sexuality and an enjoyable GE class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH140
• 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:

super easy class to take if you want to fulfill your upper GE reqs. You have to write 4 essays (all really easy), and two movie responses. tons of extra credit, super clear, learned a lot, great teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR140
• 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:

Professor Cate is a cool professor. She shows A LOT of documentaries, and her lectures are minimal, but definitely an interesting class. She had a super busy schedule when I had her, so I couldn't find her a lot of the time for help, but she was always on top of emails. It's an easy class if your present for lec. and documentaries.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH193
• 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:

She was a cool teacher, we watched movies and discussed issues. She is a very patient teacher, I think she was great and I so wish I could take her again.. Go to class, be alert and you will be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just do the readings and listen to her lectures. Otherwise, a very easy class. Only drawback: she has a tough time clarifying what she says or what she means on exam questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• 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:

Sandra is a great teacher! Shes very smart, knows what she is talking about, and has a lot of experience in this field. She tries to make the material ineteresting. There is a lot of work for this class, but its worth it, and its not hard, just time consuiming. The group projcect (if you have a good topic) is interesting and fun. Take her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely easy course. There are 4 to 5 two page papers, 5 year ed plan assign,2 interviews, 1 midterm, and 1 final. It is a lot but all very easy. Great info on "human life course" from cultural perspective.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH146
• 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:

Very cool professor and highly interesting course. Definitely informed me of cultural differences and integration that I was unaware of. The only difficult part of the course are the 3 research papers. Exams are simple to pass with sufficient study time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH146
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Comment below mine explains it all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH146
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cate is very helpful & nice! Just make sure to go to her. Class wasn't real easy because there is a lot of reading. One midterm, 1 paper split into 3 sections and a final + participation points. Tests include T or F and sometimes only A,B,C multi choice. Papers are an easy way to boost your grade. Offers extra credit too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH96HQ
• 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:

Had her for muse class aka. Vietnam! Her lectures can sometime be boring, but very informative. We only did 2 exams, 3 workshop papers, a research topic + presentation, and a lot of readings. Overall the class was fun and oh, she even treat us some pho too xD ps. shes really nice and will help if needed (:

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH146
• 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:

she cares about your essay. she actually gave me the chance to rewrite an essay. she doesnt want you to fail but want you to success. she is a nice teacher!