ANTHRO 139
Selected Topics in Cultural Anthropology
Description: (Formerly numbered 137.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Study of selected topics in cultural anthropology. Consult Schedule of Classes for topics and instructors. May be repeated for credit with topic change. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
2 of 3
Most Helpful Review
I thought professor Gessler was one of the best professors I've ever had at UCLA. I took him for Anthro 137 and I did not know one thing about programming, but he was very patient with all of his students and every single student presented a project that was developed with Borland's C++ programing. His T.A., Dave, was phenomenal also. They were both extremely helpful and I asked them for a LOT of help. They were both willing to meet me outside of class or an hour before class or after. They were extremely helpful in making the computer programming easy. The class was very exciting and one of the things I admired most about prof. Gessler is he didn't have us spend a lot of money on a lot of different books. A lot of times he brought copies of reading material in to the class. He was very organized; I always knew what was expected of me ahead of time and he was ALWAYS available to help; during class and after class hours. I would highly recommend students take his class to get a breath of realism and a professor that is just a great down to earth kind of guy. He might even invite you to go hunting with him for meteorites; the guy really cares about his students and there are no tricks or surprises.
I thought professor Gessler was one of the best professors I've ever had at UCLA. I took him for Anthro 137 and I did not know one thing about programming, but he was very patient with all of his students and every single student presented a project that was developed with Borland's C++ programing. His T.A., Dave, was phenomenal also. They were both extremely helpful and I asked them for a LOT of help. They were both willing to meet me outside of class or an hour before class or after. They were extremely helpful in making the computer programming easy. The class was very exciting and one of the things I admired most about prof. Gessler is he didn't have us spend a lot of money on a lot of different books. A lot of times he brought copies of reading material in to the class. He was very organized; I always knew what was expected of me ahead of time and he was ALWAYS available to help; during class and after class hours. I would highly recommend students take his class to get a breath of realism and a professor that is just a great down to earth kind of guy. He might even invite you to go hunting with him for meteorites; the guy really cares about his students and there are no tricks or surprises.
AD
Most Helpful Review
I love anthropology but don't really care too much for psychology. (Anthro 137 = Anthropology of Psychological Pathology). Dr. Lemelson is by far one of the very best instructors at UCLA. He knows about many subjects (including what he teaches you) down to the very pin point. Any question you ask him, he'll have an answer. I LOVED THIS CLASS. I highly recommend taking him.
I love anthropology but don't really care too much for psychology. (Anthro 137 = Anthropology of Psychological Pathology). Dr. Lemelson is by far one of the very best instructors at UCLA. He knows about many subjects (including what he teaches you) down to the very pin point. Any question you ask him, he'll have an answer. I LOVED THIS CLASS. I highly recommend taking him.
Most Helpful Review
Summer 2016 - Professor was very clear during lectures. Likes to talk about her research as it pertains to the class which is great!. Attendance is mandatory if you want to be successful in this class. Office hours are flexible and you should attend at least twice during the quarter.
Summer 2016 - Professor was very clear during lectures. Likes to talk about her research as it pertains to the class which is great!. Attendance is mandatory if you want to be successful in this class. Office hours are flexible and you should attend at least twice during the quarter.
AD
Most Helpful Review
This was supposed to be a class on Sherpa culture. It was, instead, Ortner's opinions on the philosophies of Marx, Geertz, etc. Class time for questions was only allowed on the day that administrators visited the class to observe. I gained nothing from this class except the headache of reading a very disorganized book. I would not recommnd this instructor.
This was supposed to be a class on Sherpa culture. It was, instead, Ortner's opinions on the philosophies of Marx, Geertz, etc. Class time for questions was only allowed on the day that administrators visited the class to observe. I gained nothing from this class except the headache of reading a very disorganized book. I would not recommnd this instructor.
Most Helpful Review
I took Anthro and the Media from Prof. Strathmann and really enjoyed the class. There were a few weeks where the reading was overwhelmingly dense, but for the most part it was very manageable. There are two 3-page papers and then a paper at the end where the first two are combined and a third part is added. Prof. Strathmann was more than willing to discuss my topic with me and help me work through the theory. As long as you pay attention, the tests aren't too bad. I'd recommend this class.
I took Anthro and the Media from Prof. Strathmann and really enjoyed the class. There were a few weeks where the reading was overwhelmingly dense, but for the most part it was very manageable. There are two 3-page papers and then a paper at the end where the first two are combined and a third part is added. Prof. Strathmann was more than willing to discuss my topic with me and help me work through the theory. As long as you pay attention, the tests aren't too bad. I'd recommend this class.
Most Helpful Review
Summer 2016 - Professor was great! Very clear and helpful. Office hours were flexible and Prof. Steinberg was really caring about her students success in the class. Peer Review assignment is mandatory, but great practice for those that are interested in research. Great experience, I highly recommend.
Summer 2016 - Professor was great! Very clear and helpful. Office hours were flexible and Prof. Steinberg was really caring about her students success in the class. Peer Review assignment is mandatory, but great practice for those that are interested in research. Great experience, I highly recommend.
AD
2 of 3
