Lisa Vanderlinden - Texas Christian University

Professor: Lisa Vanderlinden

Department: Anthropology

College: Texas Christian University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH045
• 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:

This is a reading heavy class and requires a lot of writing. IT IS A WEM CLASS. The professor is very sweet and outside of class gives tons of feedback and help. She is very nice and respectful. I love her class because there is interesting material however newer material could be nice.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH40523
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. V doesn't give constructive criticism on assignments, which makes it difficult to improve your grade. The class also only utilizes one or two sources from this century, which is odd for a class titled Mass Media and Culture. The class is also very repetitive in content and theme.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH30373
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I owe my mental health to this woman. She gave me the inspiration to develop genuine care about cultural and social issues and prompted me to make changes in my personal life. It was a lot a work, but very do-able when managed right. I loved learning something new every single class and I cannot be more thankful for that feeling! Dr. V, you rock!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH20623
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this woman. Every time I go to her class I feel like I'm getting on the magic school bus, b/c she reminds me of Ms. Frizzle. She makes the class so interesting. All you have to do is read the text book (which is really not that bad) to do well on the quizzes. The tests are straight from the readings and her lecture. 10/10 would recommend!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH20623
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor!! The class was really engaging. Dr. V really knows how to make every part of the class interesting. You really need to read and take notes on the textbook, because you definitely have to work hard for a decent grade. Grades participation so make sure to speak up during discussion!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH20623
• 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:

Best professor at TCU. She loves her job and her class is great. It's entertaining, not too hard, and she is incredibly helpful. I would recommend Vanderlinden to anyone interested in Anthropology or just taking it to get core reqs.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO
• 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:

SHE IS AMAZING.. she made a class that would have been so boring with any other professor SO interesting. I looked forward to her class and would take it again instantly even though i got a C.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH045
• 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:

Awesome teacher! Challenges students to look at the world in a new way. Really invested in her classes and goes the extra mile expecting students to do so in return. My favorite class and teacher at TCU thus far!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2062
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice, knowledgable, fun, interesting teacher. Very hard grading though. You have to work to get a B. Saying that, I would still take her if you can

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is so tough. Lots of reading and awful exams and quizes. She made an interesting class a boring one. Overall the way she taught was helpul, but the way she graded was too bad! Yet she is nice and I think individual meetings will help people who really want to get an A. Goodluck

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MEDICANTH
• 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:

Lisa is one of the few professors who reminds you that you aren't just in school to get a degree. I've learned so much in her class and would recommend her to anyone. She's passionate about her job and she truly cares about her students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SEXGEND
• 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:

Love. Her. You will work hard for her, lots of reading and writing. So worth it. I would recommend this class to everyone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH045
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Vanderlinden is an extremely interesting and intelligent person. I had her for Sex, Gender, and Culture and the class was absolutely amazing. I learned about very important issues occurring in the world today. She keeps class interesting and there is alot of discussion. You will have to work fairly hard for an "A" but take the class anyways!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had Dr. V for Intro to Cultural Anthropology and I really enjoyed the class. You will learn so much from her and she is a lovely and interesting person. You will have to work VERY hard for an "A". LOTS of reading and class discussion is required!!! The tests are tricky, but the quizzes are easy if you read. The interview project is fun!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2062
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. V is very passionate about anthropology and teaching. Engaging class with interesting materials-she is very smart and articulate. Participation is expected, so you need to attend class and discuss. High expectations (hard quizzes!), but she is helpful and really nice. Great class if you want to learn something. You can make an A with work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MEDICALANTH
• 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. V is fantastic! She is intelligent, enthusiastic, and will get you thinking about the world from a different perspective. She is one of those profs who just loves to teach and she wants everyone involved. You will have to work hard, but it is worth it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MULTIPLE
• 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. Vanderlinden is my favorite professor at TCU- and I'm not even an Anthro major. Shes got to be one of the most intelligent, articulate, and kind people Ive ever met. Intro and Mass Media are both very fun and stimulating- be ready to discuss! Plenty of reading, but its interesting so you'll NEVER be bored in her class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOANTHRO
• 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:

Lisa is the strict yet nice teacher who keeps class interesting. Her quizes and tests are hard, but she gives reviews for the two tests. If you are an A or B student, it is possible to make the grade. Don't miss class because you'll miss a lot of important material. She's a very sweet lady.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INTROANTHRO
• 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:

If you do the reading it's pretty easy, she is so nice and helpful and I really enjoyed this class. I definately would take her again if I could!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MASSMEDIA
• 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:

Extremely articulate and intelligent woman--one of the best profs I've ever had here. The class is discussion-based, so there's no tests to stress over. Take this class and you'll never look at mass media the same way again.