Erica Prussing - University of Iowa

Professor: Erica Prussing

Department: TBD

College: University of Iowa

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2165
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very informative teacher, the class was very test and paper heavy, but you can still get an A without the textbook or outside readings. Lectures can be a bit dry, but the information in the slides themselves are pretty interesting.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were a bit boring, and the readings covered basically the entirety of lecture so I found there wasn't much need to attend except to learn the answers to extra credit questions on the test. Discussion covers anything that they reading may not have had in regards to the lecture anyways.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cultural Anthropology was a good class. Dr. Prussing really incorporates interesting topics such as sushi, body art, and societal taboos. Her lectures are a bit boring, due to poor presentation of the info. Overall average course, the grading criteria seemed a bit more intense than what I thought was necessary, but the content was interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to lecture, and if you don't, you won't be able to catch up easily. The slides are unorganized, and she throws out too much information without enough time to copy it down// nothing makes sense. She doesn't clarify what she means or elaborate on points either.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH3109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love this professor! Extremely knowledgable, friendly, and funny. Although her lectures may seem dry, they really help students understand readings more in depth and keeps things simple. Exams are simple if you actually read (some readings are long). Always willing to help during office hours. Would definitely recommend taking a class with her!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH4140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was challenging but well worth it. Definitely an upper-level anthro course I would recommend to anyone, especially with Dr. Prussing teaching it. Quite a bit of reading but nothing is busywork.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dry sense of humor, but the good kind. Makes it possible to get that A, but only if you deserve it. Put in the effort for this class and you should be fine. She provides you readings and has a question or two about them on her exams. Study guides are provided so use them. Loves what she does and it is pretty obvious. Overall great lecturer.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Erica makes you work for your A. Go to lecture and take notes. Do the readings. Clarifies very well during office hours. I enjoyed the class very much. Very interesting content. Makes exams from study guide she provides. Use them Don't be afraid to ask questions and for help when needed. Has a lot of common phrases that she repeats during class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANT121
• 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:

You do have to do the assigned work to get an A, but she provides all the information in lecture. She answers emails quickly and is more than happy to have people stop by her office. She doesn't give out easy As, but she does make it possible to earn one.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The amount of reading for this class is inhumane. Do not take this if you have no interest in anthropology or reading. I had to get 11 books just for this class. Can get a B without reading, but some of the material is hard to understand without reading. Lecture slides arent provided, and its presented in a really boring way.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is very boring, has surprise quizzes so you have to come to lecture, and is very unhelpful. Quizzes and tests suck.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is inspiring. She really knows her material. Well, she should; after all, she has her PHD! This alone can take 8 years. The class is easy to get a B in for sure, without reading the texts. They just boost you up to A+ :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MEDANTHRO
• 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:

Well-organized syllabus & lectures. Really knows subject (Med Anthro) & challenges students to think critically about material. Generous in pointing out areas where students could undertake further research. Communicates clear expectations re: exams and papers & gives very specific helpful feedback about student writing on same. Excellent prof!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROMEDGEND
• 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:

I took all her classes when she taught at UCSD. She's genius and changed the way I look at everything, taught me how to think more critically. Lectures were fascinating. To do well, read all your assignments, show up, and see her during office hours--in other words, if you're a good student, you'll do well in her VERY interesting classes.

Rating # 15

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:

Insightful

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CONTWRLDPROB
• 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:

Prof. Prussing knows her stuff. Yes lecture is boring, but she hands out 50% of your notes in class.Readings are interesting and incorporate well.Just want to say that her TA's DONT deserve to be in grad school, (this means you MANDY DICKERSON). They like to screw people like me that KNOW what they're talking about out of good grades.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Terrible. All she does is go over the extensive reading in lecture, she's pretentious and the class is useless, no application to anything.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 113010
• 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:

Among the best profs of my undergrad years. Material is presented very clearly. Professional and respectful of all viewpoints. A LOT of reading. Class is fast-paced, relevant, interesting. Accommodating and VERY knowledgeable.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 113003
• 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:

She is very nice and presents material clearly, fairly interesting but case studies can get boring after awhile. as long as you do the work you should have no problem getting a good grade

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 113003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

always uses powerpoint (good for notes), gives way too much reading, overall wonderful professor, if you can keep up with the readings!