Andrew Shryock - University of Michigan

Professor: Andrew Shryock

Department: TBD

College: University of Michigan

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROCUL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectured are really funny if you ever go haha. Everything is straight out of the textbook so all you need to do is just read the textbook and the two books he assigns you to read throughout the semester. Actually read those two extra books because it will help you a ton.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRCUL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class itself was whatever; what truly stood out were Andrew's riveting anecdotes from his anthropological adventures and his beautiful hair. Take this class if you're a fan of anthropology or luscious locks!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTHCUL101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this to fulfill my humanities requirement and thought it'd be an easy A but it wasn't at all. The exams were extremely difficult and there was way too much material covered for a 101 course. Make sure you like anthro if you want to take this course & do all of the readings. It's not a class you can blow off and do well in.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTHCUL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class if you are looking to get an easy A. Although the lectures were sometimes entertaining, he goes off topic a ton. The tests are only 50 mc and have a good amount of tricky questions that will trip you up and if you get 6 wrong ur at a B. I honestly felt like the GSIs wanted us to do bad in the class. Regret taking this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTHCUL101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are thinking about taking this class as a "blow-off" class, it isn't. I wouldn't recommend taking this class unless you are genuinely interested in Anthropology beyond a superficial level. I found none of the material interesting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was a really interesting professor. He had really good stories and makes lecture fun. The class is pretty easy, a midterm and final and one paper. Just make sure you get a good GSI

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO101
• 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:

He's a nice enough guy, but he makes the exams unnecessarily difficult - much higher than a 100-level course should allow. He also seems to think he's a pastor (his vocal intonations, especially) because his lectures all sound like sermons, which gets irritating to listen to 3 times a week; the lectures drag on to feel much longer than an hour.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRCUL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The most entertaining lectures I have this term. Includes funny anecdotes and interesting stories from his time in Jordan. Has unique spins and takes on common "boring" topics like marriage, dating, gender, diversity. Interesting ethnographies, less interesting but still relevant textbook. Very fun class, got me interested in anthro.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRCUL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Andrew is so FUNNY and so INTERESTING. His lectures are completely essential to the course in my opinion. Anyone who says he goes off on irrelevant rants does not see the connection he makes between his anecdotes and the terms we are learning in class because they always relate. Tests aren't hard, reading isn't hard, its all chill.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO409
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shryock is a great teacher and also a great guy. If you want to learn more about his specialty I recommend his office hours--he has great insight to offer. He also tells really funny & interesting stories in class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, the class was very enjoyable and I enjoyed going to lectures because his stories were always interesting. Even though he may go off tangent many times, he reviews everything you need to know for the exam the lecture before the exam. There is much reading to do as expected with any anthro course. Overall, it is very doable to get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRCUL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's probably the most interesting, cool professor at this school. I went in to this class thinking it was just an easy A, but it was actually extremely interesting. Tests are really easy MC common sense, and as long as you get a 90 on them, A in discussion and the paper, you'll get an A in the class. Studying is just reading the book and his notes

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTHCUL101
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take this class if you are looking for a blowoff or relatively interesting R&E. Shryock will go on tangents every lecture about things that do not relate at all to the class. He is also rude and arrogant. A good amount of kids received Bs which is ridiculous for an intro anthro course. It is not interesting at all.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRCUL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are never boring, always engaging, and usually hilarious. In addition to being a good teacher with interesting field work experience, this man is a gifted storyteller and his lectures often resemble storytelling or standup comedy. Plus the class is a breeze if you go to the lectures, which you WILL want to do.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't recommend this class as r&e fulfillment. As an international student I found all the materials difficult to understand, also you really couldn't get INTO the classes since they're something too far away from my own culture. Plus I got an GSI with a terrible accent and handwriting. Lecs are full of funny antidotes, but not tangent.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROCULT409
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, very knowledgeable, clear and lively. He really cares about his students. I wish he taught another class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Overall, I enjoyed his class. His lectures were engaging though they were often off tangent at times. He uses many personal anecdotes in class, but they are amusing. The actual textbook is unnecessary but the reading is important. Not an easy A, but an A is definitely possible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

Professor Shryock is so awesome! He was just so funny and made the material so interesting. I always enjoyed going to class, & was really glad to be introduced to anthropology by him. The work load is not too bad, but it is not an easy A either. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience & would recommend this class to anyone as an R&E requirement.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

Without a doubt the worst class I've taken at the university. If you're trying to get the R&E requirement out of the way, pick something that interests you even if it's challenging. This guy is more amused with himself than you will ever be (although this is some of the most bone dry material on earth). Reading is also required, and it is BORING

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing class. His lectures were interesting and you didn't have to study too much to get good grades.