Peter Savastano - Seton Hall University

Professor: Peter Savastano

Department: TBD

College: Seton Hall University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Savastano is probably my favorite professor I've had so far during my 2 years at SHU. He's definitely wacky and out there, but he is such a funny and sweet guy. His lectures are long, but most of the time he lets you out early. The only homework for the class are a few papers and they're short. The only exams are the midterm and final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Savastano is such a caring and sweet prof. There are 2 papers, midterm and final and that's it. You should get the textbook but you don't really have to read it to pass the class. He goes over everything during class and posts the slides on blackboard. He is a wacky guy and if you ask questions, he will make class interesting.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELS1402
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Paper, Midterm, Paper, Paper, Final, Participation. From the jump, if you can write a good paper and find a way to be involved in conversation, youre looking at a B in the class. He gives study guides for the midterm and final, so if you study well for those exams, youre looking at an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Savastano is the least helpful professor I have ever had in my entire life. His power points consist of random pictures and questions that will not benefit you when studying. His lectures are so boring and uninteresting. It is just not an encouraging learning environment. If you have to take this class, DO NOT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELS1402
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are 3 papers, a midterm, and a final. His study guide for the midterm was misleading but if you go to class and pay attention you should get at least a B on it. As for the papers, as long as you keep them interesting, you should get a good grade. He has the most amazing stories and he is full of so much knowledge. I have learned so much!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELS1402
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is so excruciatingly boring , so unless you have a genuine interest in reading about world religions back to back do not take this class. This prof makes it no better, all he does is talk through his vague power points (so be prepared for heavy note taking if you want to pass). His test review was obnoxious and misleading.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Savastano was a good. His lectures could be a bit boring, but he slides a few jokes and interesting comments in there. Lots of documentaries watched in class. 2 short papers, 1 longer one. Multiple choice midterm and final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC1101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so weird and crazy. I love it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. There's no midterm & the final is take home. There's one oral presentation & two 5 page papers. Overall very easy class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really did expect to like him, but man, I got so bored. Hes a mono toned, boring man with a mean undertone and strict rules. Easy class, but annoying prof. Expect to study and be bored.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Savastano is an amazing professor. Fun, interesting, and usually helpful. His courses typically have a fair course load, but the assignments are usually interesting, making them a bit easier to complete. Also, his assignments really make you think, but there aren't many usually. But overall, great. Take him whenever you can

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CORE3790
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of my favorite professors. He has a wealth of knowledge--It is pretty mind-blowing. He's hilarious and will keep the class interesting. His assignments are tough but they help exercise your brain and engage you in a lot of critical thinking. There are a ton of readings that have to be done, but they're mostly very interesting.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

great teacher and very funny. I had him for cultural anthro and that class was much harder. but this class is really easy just a lot of reading. 1 presentation, weekly reading assgn, 1 final, 2 papers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• 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:

intro to cult anthro. def recommend!! likes to talk but is funny and entertaining but he knows what hes talking about, respectful and interesting. be open minded. easy overall just pay attention bc slides not posted online. not too much work, def take :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTHANTH
• 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 have taken his introduction of cultural anthropology,really helpful and interesting. love it!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• 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:

Real funny and nice guy. A little strange but makes class interesting using jokes and stories. I would recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• 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:

His lectures are interesting and I actually learned alot. If you're willing to put in some work you'll get a good grade, it's nothing too demanding. Your grade is based on participation/class attendence, midterm, final and analysis papers. Take him if you can!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1202
• 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:

Funny guy, keeps class entertaining. His lectures are interesting and I actually learned alot. If you're willing to put in some work you'll get a good grade, it's nothing too demanding.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CORE2101
• 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:

Very nice guy. Beginning of the semester was rocky but once he started relating the readings to what he knows best, anthropology, the class became very interesting. Not very difficult, just do enough work to get by and you'll be fine. Quirky personality, but definitely entertaining.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI3310
• 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:

this professor is awesome!!! you'll love the class. he encourages you to think deep and has fun topics for class to discuss =)