Professor: Joukowsky Course format: Lecture Number of respondents: 22 Total Enrollment: 36 Class Composition: Froshs: 11 Sophs: 10 Jrs: 8 Srs: 7 Concs: 3 Non-Concs: 14 Don't Know: 4

Instructor Average: 1.53 Course Average: 1.57

Anthropology 50, “Archaeology of Anatolia,” is an introduction to the ancient history of the area that is now Turkey. The class focuses on what one can learn through archaeological techniques. There are no prerequisites for this course and no prior experience with archaeology is necessary.

Students overwhelming praised Professor Joukowsky’s lectures. Although some reviewers felt overwhelmed by the number of slides used in the class, the Professor’s lecture style was described as “enthralling” and “fantastic.” Students praised Professor Joukowsky’s enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge, and almost everyone commented on her consideration for individuals in the class. They described her as “understanding,” “caring,” and “receptive”. They also noted that she was very good about answering students’ questions. She is a gem of a professor.

Most of the students found the textbook very useful as a reference, although it is sometimes very dry. In addition to the reading, the workload included two exams, a short paper. There was also a long research paper of a report on an Anatolian archaeological site and an oral presentation.

The average amount of work reviewers put into this class per week was about four to five hours, although some gave estimates as low as one hour per week and as high as eight. The time they put in was always less than or equal to their expectations in taking the class. This was an informative and entertaining class for anyone interested in the ancient Near East, with the added bonus of a great Brown professor.

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