Reviews of professor Andrew McCarthy

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The lectures were engaging & easy to understand, his passion is infectious! Unfortunately, there was a continuity issue between the textbook, his power points, & the actual test material. SUPER NERVE WRACKING since your entire grade is based on only 2 quizzes & 1 exam. But he wasn't a tough grader on the term paper & he gave free extra credit!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
A great professor! Definitely lector heavy, however the class is definitely passable. Especially if you read the notes (powepoint slides) he gives on canvas. No homework, only grades you on an ethnography (topic of your choice), reading response, mid-term and your final. Not a very tough grader especially if you do what he asks. Would take again!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
there was a continuity issue between the textbook, his power points, & the actual test material. SUPER NERVE WRACKING since your entire grade is based on only 2 quizzes & 1 exam. His Levites are about 2 hrs long plus the reading material. But did provide one free extra credit. Wouldnt recommend if not relevant to your major.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
No homework, 2 quizzes, 1 cumulative final. Class wasn't hard, but if you enjoy having to prop up toothpicks to keep your eyes from shutting, this class might be for you. Recommends studying the keywords from each chapter to study for quizzes/final, but adds way more detail on exams. Material couldn't be more boring. Took him forever to respond.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This was a really weird course to take, there was only 2 quizzes, 1 final exam, and your term paper. It was really easy don't get me wrong its an easy A.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This guy knows his stuff and wants you to pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Only took 2 exams, a term paper, and 4 short terms. He is really passion about this subject, and honestly motivated to learn. He is really caring and nice! We did have a textbook, but he told the students where to get it for free. Overall, highly recommend him and would happily take it again!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Covers very complex topics in a way that is easy to understand in class & always allows questions. super straightforward class read the book & learn the stuff you'll get a good grade! Amazing professor especially if you have an interest in anthropology, don't get me wrong its difficult learning wise but he is a great teacher/happy to help. 10/10!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Extremely interesting class to take. His lectures are fun to listen to just make sure to show up to class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor McCarthy is a real gem. His lectures complement perfectly the material on the textbook, specially because of his life experiences as an archaeologist. You will leave the class knowing about more than just artifacts. He cares about the students and he understands that life happens sometimes.