Reviews of professor Emily Zavodny

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The issue is taking an online course with her. Gives 30+ page textbook chapters and quizzes/tests based on obscure facts. The grading scale is strict, 94-100 is an A. It seems like there was little effort put into the class. I wish she had short lecture videos to go along with the material. I would avoid taking an online course with her.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Assignments open up on Monday, and  due that Friday at 5 p.m. Please, keep this in mind. She also assigns work over holiday breaks. I also hardly have an online professer who rarely sends out mass emails/announcements, but she is one of them. No feedback on assignments either. Overall, a very measly course with strenous due dates.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Zavodny is so sweet, plus she's able to make the topics she lectures on super interesting. No textbook required for the class, just provided articles, but they can be lengthy. She reminds me so much of Taylor Swift and it's another reason why she's a gem. Take a class of hers!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
The professor had interesting lectures, which touched on many aspects of anthropology (like biological, cultural, archeological, etc). Overall, very easy content and course - your stereotypical GEP class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
She alright. Compared to your other GEPs you have taken you might have to put in a little more work then you would want for an A. Other then that there was just a bunch of lazy kids in this section so if u see those reviews dont listen somehow or another an intro Anthropology class is the hardest they have taken so good luck to them in their degree

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Zavodny is an amazing professor! She is so caring for her students and makes all lectures engaging. I also like how she makes sure to crack down on sexism in the education workplace and makes students respect her! She is an angel and so interesting to listen to.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Confusing wording on tests, sometimes uses vocab that isn't in the book. Gives assignments over holidays. MIGHT let you turn stuff in late, won't know until the assignment turns out to be locked. Exams are absurdly hard, I did all reading, the study guide, and studied, STILL got a C, the entire class avgeraged 77% on it. This class killed my 4.0.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Just don't do it! I have no idea how this professor has such great reviews from the past, but I feel lied to. The grading scale for an elective is tougher than the actual classes that are teaching me something useful for my career. 94-100 is an A. Tough grader, for her fill in the blank activities. So much reading!!! Confusingly worded timed tests!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Emily Zavodny is an amazing and genuine professor who really cares about the success of her students. The class remains easy throughout the semester and she provides plenty of resources to help you pass the class. Zavodny organizes the information in a way that's easy to digest and understand and will provide PDFs of the textbook for free.