Christopher Matthews - Hofstra University

Professor: Christopher Matthews

Department: TBD

College: Hofstra University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take him! Some of the blackboards are hard but when you're in his class, you learn a lot. Curved the quiz and the final is take home. He's one of the funniest professors I've ever had. A good guy and knows what he's talking about.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH05
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really knows his stuff. He is a better than fair grader. He uses books that you should read, but you can pass without it. Does a group project and a lot of essays. Best anthropology teacher. Take him if you can!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH5
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good class to take if you need a distribution credit or if you're really interested in archeology. There's no tests and I didn't have to use the books until I wrote my final paper. Some of his assignments are a little vague, but just talk with him and he'll help you out.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH14F
• 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:

Great professor, knows his stuff and makes things interesting. Take this class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH14F
• 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:

matthews is a pretty good professor. he knows what hes talking about and he gets good discussions going.he threw markers, swore, fell over, and even ripped his pants--right across the back. hes on the easier side of grading too. just keep in mind the word "concept"

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH005
• 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:

Matthews is easily my favorite teacher at Hofstra. He is really excited about archaeology and wants his students to show interest in it. He keeps you compelled by throwing chalk/markers and using teaching props like water bottles. He grades appropriately and is super understanding and approachable. Def take his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH014F
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matthews is original and innovative. He explores a more theoretical side of his field. He does extraneous things like throwing water bottles or pens at the wall and you have deep discussions on 'concepts' almost every class. He's an excellent teacher, though. He's also a fair grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH005
• 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:

He is very nice and funny, although as the semester progresses his class starts getting a little monotome and boring because it is the same subject over and over again. But! it's not that bad, he is a great guy. And if you need help he will help you. The class demanded a lot of work, and sure extra credit helped, but homework is usually interesting

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

do not take this class. I have never been so bored in my entire life. Anthropology could be interesting but this guy sucks i dont know why other people on here said it was a fun class. Every person in my class hated it and never went. He doesnt take late assignments. We learn pointless things. All he does it talk and goes over pointless notes you d

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Most teachers I've had here at Hofstra have been pretty dull. But he keeps the class moving (like throwing a water bottle up and down to show the class that gravity is a THEORY). Take his class ... really makes you think. Best professor I've had here so far.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO33
• 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:

If you are really interested and serious about Anthropology/Archaeology this is the best professor to learn from. A+ I learned a great deal from him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO005
• 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:

He is phenomenal... learned a lot in his class... no tests, just pay attention and learn... attempt to apply the thought process he teaches you, and you will do fine... make sure you do your papers though...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH01ANTH05
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very very good teacher. Helpful. No one better.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Some tests are take home and some aren't. he makes you memorize 80 terms for the first test and then asks you to write essays. I wanted to learn about Native Americans but hated this class. If you fail a test, cry to him, he'll give you extra credit

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NATIVEAMERICANS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this class unless you REALLY REALLY REALLY want to learn about native americans. Very boring & he expects too much from you. This was the HARDEST class I have ever taken. But if you fail a test, he is helpful (if you are willing to do work.)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH001
• 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:

Awesome class, awesome teacher - really interesting subject - taught extremely well - take notes - great sense of humor, not afraid to treat students as equals - one of the best classes I've taken at Hofstra

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

really awesome professor, he really tries to help out

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH
• 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:

Even though he looks like a GIANT 10 year old boy he is still an aswome teacher. I came into the class thinking I was going to be like Indiana Jones...though I didn't get to wear the hat it still was a great class and he is a great teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is my favorite professor at Hofstra, also my advisor, this is a great man and helps you so much any way he can, his lectures are fascinating and he is extremely versed in his information. A wonderful resource for any Anthro major. Seek him out and make him your advisor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH001005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher at Hofstra. He gets you into the material and shows how relative it all is to the real world in a very clear and intelligent way.