Sarah Chard - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Professor: Sarah Chard

Department: TBD

College: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH480
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was one of my favorite ANTH classes to take as Dr. Chard actually teaches you how to do ethnographic research. Little homework except the main capstone project due at the end of the semester. Really helpful class for those who are interested in doing qualitative research.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH303
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some of the most moving and memorable lectures I've ever experienced!! Chard is an amazing Professor. She is highly intelligent and passionate about anthropology. She wants her students to think critically about material not just memorize and regurgitate content. She will make you work for your grade but this is University so what did you expect?

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking her classes or being an anthropology major, because it was often unclear what she wanted from assignments. She has a lot of strict requirements you don't see from other professors, and rarely updates grades.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• 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:

Prof. Chard ending up being one of my favorite instructors. You get A LOT of information to learn in class but it's explained very clearly and she's always willing to help if you need it. Grading is very fair and prompt. As long as you take notes and study you'll do fine!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• 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:

Dr. Chard is an awesome professor. Her lectures are straight forward and she encourages you to participate. If you take detailed notes YOU WILL DO WELL. And read the required text to do good on exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH303
• 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:

helpful, very passionate, great professor to work with.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

STUDENTS BEWARE!!!! Chard is not clear about her expectations for this class. She does not return grades on time! When I took her class, the only grade received during the semester was for the midterm. She's very bad at providing constructive criticism, and does not return work on time. Don't take this class unless you have to.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCY395
• 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 highly recommend taking a class with Professor Chard. She is incredibly knowledgeable and loves to provided students with real-life examples, and not just theories. She is also very passionate and gives students a lot of flexibility with class presentations.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCY352
• 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 Passionate. Assigns lots of readings (Just take the text and copy pages to save $$$) Exams are mostly short answer and essay. Participate in class discussions + make sure u have support to back your ideas.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCY352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is okay. Wants her students to do well... Exams are a little diffcult.. Papers are graded fairly. Have One 5-6 min presentation. Few articles to read. Likes it when students participant

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very nice, interested woman. she is definitely interested in the subject and tries to get everyone to participate and enjoy it as well. written assignments are graded easily, the tests are a bit more challenging. she can tell when students are completely out of it and decides to end class early. easy to persuade for extra credit (though not much)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• 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:

Professor Chard is a pretty good teacher. Every class period, she makes it clear that she has a passion for Anthropology, which makes for an interesting course to take. It can be a bit difficult sometimes taking notes; her penmanship isn't exactly the best, and she often writes samples of what she is actually saying. Overall good professor though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chard is very knowlegdeable about the subject and does make the class interesting. You will have to work for your grade though! Exams and papers are okay but not easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• 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:

Prof. Chard is a fantastic instructor and I reccommend her to anyone. Enthusiastic, involved, Interesting, and one of the sweetest professors on campus. I had her for 211 and 311 last semester and loved both classes, and I'm not a SOC/ANTH major. You will learn so much in her classes, all you have to do is a little reading. Projects are easy too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SCOY352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is great! She lectures well, tests thoroughly, and grades fairly. I wish there were more like her! Your success requires class attendance, note taking, and review for exams. Guaranteed to learn a great deal from Chard. Treat yourself to a top notch professor - take her classes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommended. Interesting class discussions, fair grading. Lots of reading was assigned (textbook + 3 150-250page anthropological studies) but all the main points are discussed in class. Notes are provided on blackboard but attendance is usually taken so don't skip class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCY352
• 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:

Excellent lecturer! This was my favorite class this semester. She's captivating, energetic, and keeps class interesting. Very willing to help students out. Readings weren't too bad either, very relevant and easy to read.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH311
• 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:

Interesting class, interesting teacher. Lectures were always interesting, books were interesting enough and she listened when you told her if they were boring. 2 exams, 1 fieldwork paper, 5 short response papers to readings. Easy to get an A if you try just a little. Attend class cause lectures will be important. Exceptional prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

one of the best classes i've taken. be sure to go to class and don't come in late to do well. it's a tough class for some people but fair. i wish i'd taken a class with her sooner.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class, she helped to keep it very interesting. 2 tests, not bad if you went to class.