Steven Kemper - Bates College

Professor: Steven Kemper

Department: TBD

College: Bates College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's pretty much just him lecturing at you for the whole class which can get kind of boring. He's extremely knowledgable about the subject and he knows a lot of things, but the class can get dull at points. He gave 3 papers and 1 final, each of which was 20-30% of the grade. You can get by without doing some of the readings, but take notes

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

doesn't understand how to teach anthropology. NOT a discussion based class-he will lecture at you for 55 minutes and you will leave with nothing. i cannot emphasize enough how bad this class was. nice guy, bad professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about what he's teaching, but you have to meet him half way. Quality of the class entirely depends upon what you want to get out of it. Very few writing assignments, just a lot of reading that he reviews each class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kemper has a lot to say but often goes off on tangents. He also thinks he knows a lot about Asian cultures as did his dissertation on Sri Lanka but doesn't know what the current capital is. Overall not the most inspiring class but what you get out of it is contingent on how engaged you are in class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kemper is great. Some find him boring, but I think he is incredibly interesting if you're willing to listen. He is a true expert in his field and always willing to listen if you are having trouble in the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

Prof Kemper is pretty dry, but if you are interested in the material it's okay. He is very passionate about anthropology and very knowledgeable. He is a pretty good professor overall.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Kemper loves his subject. It is important to do the readings and contribute. I would take any course he teaches. Helped me a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not informative. Narrow-minded. Made generalizations about cultures that were harmful to the material. I didn't learn a thing. Eventually stopped going to class because it was frustrating and a huge waste of time. Worst class I've taken.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor is extremely boring. He has some useful information, mind you, its not very insightful, or plentiful. However, he conveys this information very poorly. All in all, avoid his classes, unless you hate yourself.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR101
• 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:

great prof! he's nit everyone's favorite because he tends to go on tangents and he also loves talking about his fieldwork in shrilanka, but honestly hes a good guy, very helpful if you ask him for outside help and he really understands the school. great class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

was this guy ever interesting????

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

I don't care what everyone else says - I love Kemper. He takes a little getting used to, but if you actually keep up with your reading, pay attention and participate in his classes, they can be a lot of fun. He does go off on tangents once in a while, but at least they are interesting. Also, articipate if you want a better grade in his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANRE263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

extremely disorganized. hard to follow his train of thought. Knowledgeable. hard tests. Had a difficult time encouraging discussion

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

Classes are confusing, tests often cover material not reviewed in class, classes can be dull and drawn out.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kemper is everything you want in a professor-an expert in his field, a solid lecturer, and available for those students who take themselves seriously. If you want an easy and boring college experience, save your money and go to community college.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

thinks he's smart, but just likes to hear himself talk. not engaging, arbitrary grader, cares little for his students' success, wretched human being

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR101
• 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:

fantastic professor, great classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

kemper is really good out of class to go to for help. he is friendly and loves to talk about study abroad. but i thought he had a disorganized way of talking in class, which made me confusd 75% of the time

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO265
• 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:

I disagree with everything bad that has been said. Kemper is one of my favorite Bates profs. Very smart and aware of the intricacies in the subject matter. A realist, and very funny. If he was rude to you it's probably because you're dumb.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 101265
• 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:

Kemper is great. Personally, he is one of my favorite professors at Bates. He is absolutely brilliant.