Linda Spurlock - Kent State University

Professor: Linda Spurlock

Department: Anthropology

College: Kent State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took the honors section and it was my favorite class I've ever taken. Her lectures are really interesting and often funny but she does tend to fly through the slides. Her exams are usually easy and there are SO many bonus point opportities (40 bonus points and 412 class points). Just do NOT pull out your phone or you will literally get kicked out

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spurlock is great at what she does, very accessible out of class, posts notes online, and shows movies in-between units (with extra-credit if you watch the movie). Quizzes every week, but they're quite easy and are to make sure you look at the book once in awhile. She makes evolution very interesting to study, even if you don't agree with it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spurlock is a humorous and genuine professor who enjoys her work and what she teaches. She sometimes rambles on topics but they can be funny, and knows how to make the subject material relatable. As a social science major I never considered "hard" sciences to be enjoyable but she has convinced me otherwise. Would take her again for sure!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Spurlock ! I am not super good at science in general, but I felt like she really worked with me. She's very caring and alternative to most professors. We have a lot of similar interested. Perfect professor to take if you like learning about animals, travel, or death!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not many options when it comes to boosting your grade. If you do bad on 1 test your grade is demolished. Would never take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have never liked science, but I love my human evolution class! She doesnt take attendance but I still go because her lectures are really interesting!! She makes things very easy to understand!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH10368
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spurlock is one of the best professors out there. The course requires you to put in work and study the slides, but she is a fair grader and always open to talk. Not going to her office hours is a missed opportunity as she is knowledgeable on the subject matter and always willing to go the extra mile for students that care.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spurlock is very knowledgeable about anthropology and human evolution. Her lectures are always engaging and interesting, but her slides and organization isn't the best. If you miss class and have to just use the powerpoint, you'll get kinda confused. Overall, I think she's great and I don't mind going to her class, she always keeps me engaged

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love her! She is so passionate and cares about everyone so much. If you talk to her she will make sure that you understand the content. She has so many cool things that she can show you and has so many amazing life experiences. If you put in the effort you will pass her classes!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you looking for an easy lab credit course then avoid this class at all costs

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class was boring to a lot of other friends. But I liked her class and thought human evolution was an interesting topic. Look out for extra credit and if you aren't doing so great, that can boost you up to an A. She also curves your overall grade, but don't always count on it. Only take it if you're interested in human evolution.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was a good professor. If you need help just go talk to her with the specific questions. Keep up with the lecture. You will pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18420
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

youll do fine if you study, offered tons of extra credit. such a cool person and interesting to listen to. very knowledgeable about evolution and makes lectures engaging due to her human and making it relatable. wants to get to know her students and you can tell she loves to teach. makes study guides for exams that were helpful and posts her slides

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spurlock is one of the best professors I have ever had at Kent State. She is so incredibly smart and always makes her lectures interesting and involving. Most days I don't even realize that we've been in class for an hour and a half. She makes boring topics more interesting with her stories. Hard exams, but study and ask questions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Linda is an amazing professor. If anthropology isn't your thing she makes you interested by how she talks about it and is so inspiring if you are into anthropology. She is a lot of fun to talk to and just breathes life into every conversation. Spurlock is probably the best professor I've ever had.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Linda was incredible, extremely funny, very passionate about the subject as well. She is extremely experienced in many fields. Go to class and you'll do well on the quizzes. Notes are online. LOTS of extra credit.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Linda is probably one of my favorite profs I've ever had. She is hilarious, and super interesting. She really knows what she's talking about and you can tell she really enjoys it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spurlock is so cool. She's very laid back and relaxed, and knows a ton about Human Ev. If you don't like science, she makes it very easy so there's nothing to worry about. Her lectures are funny and interesting and I really enjoy her class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very funny and, for someone who hates science-based classes, this made the class bearable. Attendance isn't mandatory and the PowerPoints are online but it's best to go to the lectures because she talks a lot on each slide so you miss out on a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH18630
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had her for Human Ev. I learned so much in the class- all relatively easily, and it could be fun (we watched movies like twice and she's funny). There were weekly quizzes that required some reading and that was the only time I needed the book. There were really helpful review sessions as well. Always offering cool/random opportunities. Fair grader.