Lauren Ritterbush - Kansas State University

Professor: Lauren Ritterbush

Department: TBD

College: Kansas State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

The lectures covered a lot of information. The readings were easy. Tests were straight from the notes and you got the chance to get points back on your tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take ANTH260 unless you are really interested in the subject. Expects you to spend 9+ hours in preparing for the 200-level class. My upper-level classes are easier than this class. Syllabus takes about final grade being increased but it will only be like 4 points. Makes personal comments about study habits when she doesn't know the student.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ritterbush is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. She knows her material well. You have to go to lecture or you won't do well. She offers extra credit with every test, so you have 4 chances to get extra credit. She is extremely intelligent and I highly recommend her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH560
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. Really understanding if you have life stuff going on, as I was majorly ill during her class, but does not let you slack. She wants you to learn the material and makes sure you do. She is a great teacher! I always learn so much from her classes. I really recommend her to anyone, as her lessons go beyond the classroom.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting, she spends lots of time elaborating on slides, not just reading them. No book but she assigns lots of online reading, though usually they aren't very long, sometimes less than a page. You take the test twice, once as normal and a second time in small groups for extra credit. 1-2 short quizzes/unit, announced in advance.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love's it when you come in for extra help and uses different teaching styles to engage students. However, her class isn't a walk through the park, and make sure you take detailed notes. Overall good experience, but her class wasn't as easy as I'd expected.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ritterbush is an amazing professor. Her tests aren't easy but she is willing to help. She knows the subject matter well and is an amazing person in general. I would recommend this class to everyone. The nice thing is that she knows textbooks are expensive so she doesn't require you to buy one.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a great professor, really into the material, but you won't do well unless you go to class!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

She is very passionate about Archaeology which helps us learn better. However, her lectures go from bell to bell every class. She makes it hard for us to look forward to class and her tests are challenging.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

Be prepared to invest time in this class! The test are hard. She hands out study guides, but they can be up to 30 pages long! Use her office hours and study sessions! She really is a wonderful teacher and makes the class interesting, but this is not some course you can get an easy "A" OR "B" in. Have SOME interest before the class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculously long, vague study guides that were of no use, boring class to sit through, only tests & quizzes, if you have text anxiety-prepare to fail. Not other way to make up points. Last exam average: 57% -Doesn't curve. The tests:nit-picky ?s that are on the verge of being trick questions. If you don't have an eidetic memory, don't take it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

Absolutely fantastic teacher! Some of the tests are tricky, but if you go to class, take notes, and give yourself some time to study before the tests they are a breeze. I learned TONS and had fun doing it. She uses powerpoint as a backbone to what she is saying, so write down more than what is posted.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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 interesting class!!! She like's what she does and it shows in her teaching

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

She was awesome! She made clear the goals of the class and had a genuine interest in helping students learn.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

Prof Ritterbush was great; very helpful and clearly enthusiastic about her subject, and just a nice person overall. The class wasn't too hard if you kept up. Most importantly, DO THE STUDY GUIDES and you'll be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH250
• 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:

Intro to Archaeology and Pre-history. Not a linear class in terms of time periods. Back and forth in time to learn different cultures and all are on the tests together. Definitely willing to work with your scheduling conflicts. Make friends in the class! Study groups with her study guides are the very best! You will need it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH502
• 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:

Prof Ritterbush is more than willing to help students.Friendly and approachable.If you take this class be prepared to complete take home exams (essays) in 3 days.The essays range from 6 to 12 pages or even more.There isn't a limit,but it took me 12 pages to include the information she wants you to include.Material not difficult, but alot of work.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

class was not hard, keep up with reading or at least do study guides before tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

Easy class, lots of help sessions, takes time before text to answer student questions, provides extensive reading guides and sample exams to help with studying.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH260
• 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:

class easy if you go to class and study sessions. very willing to help students outside of class. tests pretty easy. very knowlegable on subject.