Mara Leichtman
School: | Michigan State University |
Department: | Anthropology |
Location: | East Lansing, MI |
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School: | Michigan State University |
Department: | Anthropology |
Location: | East Lansing, MI |
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Frequently is annoyed with the class for no particular reason.
Doesn't actually teach.
Don't take this class. There went my awesome GPA. Leichtman is not a teacher. She gives you books to read, you read them. She "discusses" them with you, as in, asks questions without ever actually giving answers to them or at least trying to help students figure out what she wants you to get out of the readings. Definitely the worst professor I've had at MSU. She obviously doesn't care to teach, so I wish she just wouldn't. This class was useless, dropped my GPA, and I learned nothing from it.
Don't actually have to do the reading
Cons: A TON OF READING
She goes way too fast on her notes so you should bring a computer with you
Some of her exam questions are complete BS
Her class is incredibly boring
Pretty much says it all. This class is incredibly easy to 3.0 and if you listen during class and don't read you could pretty much 3.5. Her class is incredibly boring though and makes you want to bash your head in with a chair. There is a ton of reading. You don't have to do it if you go to class every single time. However, if you are one of those people who don't like going to class you are gonna have to read for her exams. Some of the questions on her exam are complete BS. Also if you are a Conservative Republican (why would you be anyways) you will not enjoy this class what so ever. This class is not terrible but theres def better ISS classes.
Cons: Pretty heavy reading, lectures were kind of boring, and she went too fast sometimes.
I would suggest taking notes on a laptop so you can keep up.
Cons: She goes really fast in lecture but not impossible to copy down the notes and class discussions are fairly unorganized. There is a lot of reading but she goes over everything important
I would recommend her class....it was a pretty easy 4.0 IF YOU GO TO CLASS.
Cons: Very little challenge
Mara is very kind and approachable. Her class was almost too easy. There were times when the reading picked up but for the most part it was very manageable. She does take attendance and makes it about 20% of the grade, so go to class. She walks you through how to do field research in a step by step manner that is very easy to follow. Also 20% of your grade is a research paper that you turn in at the end of the semester. The paper was easy because you have small pieces of it due throughout the semester. My paper fell into place and all I had to do at the end was edit.
Mara, BLOW ME!
...Although I am an anthro major who enjoys this stuff alot
do not take this class if you are dogmatically religious as you may be unable to come to grips with what is said
I dared to go to her office hour once, and she actually rolled her eyes at the question I asked. I really hope she was having catastrophic personal issues, or she should not be paid to teach at MSU. I will never take a class with her again.
good luck. mara is cool!