Kendall Thu - Northern Illinois University

Professor: Kendall Thu

Department: TBD

College: Northern Illinois University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH425
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have mixed feelings about Dr. Thu. Part of the time I thought he was a very intelligent, passionate professor, other times I felt he was extremely egocentric and rude. He definitely knew what he was talking about, but was sometimes rude to the students. Also, I got my first B in this class, when I undoubtedly deserved an A. Would not take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH425
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was only graded on two exams and a semester long project. I showed up for nearly every class and took notes. I was shocked when I received my first exam score back . He corrected me on details that I thought were extra to add in (corrected my "early 1900's" to "1930's". Thought I turned my grade around and just got a D on my transcript.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thu is a really decent professor. He's clear about what he expects and he does his best to make the material as clear as possible. The lectures can be a little dry, but all in all, you will never see something on the test that he did not tell you would be there. If you do the study guides, there is no reason to do poorly on his tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Thu is extremely knowledgable, but uses PowerPoint too much for his lectures-not many pics, just everything he's saying. It made the class a little boring for me. He's a fair grader and very nice.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH467
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher ever!! very egocentric, does not help or gives good advice. His papers are evaluated as graduate work even though they are NOT. Worst subject, boring , and overall disappointing. If I did not like much cultural anthropology before, now I HATE IT!! don't take him, he will grade you hard. My first and ONLY B I got it with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• 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:

Best teacher I've had at NIU so far. very passionate about the subject. If you do the extra credit, and read the book summaries, you will get an A. highly recommended.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely passionate about his profession, has a TON of past knowledge on field work. Is a pretty liberal guy has interesting ways of looking at things. This is an awesome class if you are into popular culture or understanding more about Americans.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Exams deal nothing with his teaching. His tests are on material that is irrelevant to the course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• 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:

this guy is a very good prof

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH425
• 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. Thu is a great Prof. this class really made me understand real life problems in a clear way. This class is great if your interested in the environment. He has a lot of expierence in the field and knows what he's talking about.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• 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:

This professor is great! He really cares if you care about his class. I really had a great time and am now considering switching my major to Anthropology because of his class!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• 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:

Well-structured and clearly taught class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• 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:

Great Class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

his monotone lectures will put you to sleep

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is terrible.Changes slides 2 fast,not enough time to write everything down.Gives hard extra credit for ten pathetic points.Tries to be funny but fails.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH467
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice. Makes the lectures easy to understand. If you take good notes in class you don't even have to do the readings, and you can still get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH467
• 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:

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Expert in his field, detail attention is paid to his lecture, lectures delivered in a way that students can get the message. Helpful during his office hour. Readings required.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH301
• 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:

i really can't imagine how hard people studied or took notes for them to not do alright in Dr. Thu's class. He cares a great deal about what he teaches. TAKE notes. and STUDY them in detail for tests. :) I'm not an anthro major, it was just a good/well taught class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 220
• 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:

I liked Dr. Thu, both as a person and as an instructor. I couldn't see a reason why anyone would not!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• 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:

Everything is clear cut. If you read or take notes, you'll get an A---end of story.