Professor
Katherine Burke
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Spring 2020 - So far, this is one of my favourite classes that I've taken. The class is interesting if you like archaeology and history. There are a lot of readings but you can skim through it and the lecture goes over the important things. The midterm is a short essay and short answer questions, so if you don't like writing, maybe the class is not for you. There is also a final research paper (8 pages) and she helps you through it. I think this is one of those classes that prepare you for grad school. I have taken all the classes that Professor Burke teaches at this school and if she opens a new class, I would be first in line.
Spring 2020 - So far, this is one of my favourite classes that I've taken. The class is interesting if you like archaeology and history. There are a lot of readings but you can skim through it and the lecture goes over the important things. The midterm is a short essay and short answer questions, so if you don't like writing, maybe the class is not for you. There is also a final research paper (8 pages) and she helps you through it. I think this is one of those classes that prepare you for grad school. I have taken all the classes that Professor Burke teaches at this school and if she opens a new class, I would be first in line.
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Winter 2024 - From a student that has taken multiple Islamic themed courses, this class was abysmal. In fact, I dreaded attending and doing any work for this professor...here's my list babes: Pros: -Love Islamic Art and Architecture: this class addressed ceramics, coins, architecture, historic events, and your basic archaeology studies. -Slides were clear, interesting, engaging, and informative Cons: -Assignments were easy in theory, HOWEVER, the professor lacked the ability to be organized and CLEAR in her directions. Therefore, ALL assignments felt like rollercoaster of uncertainty (I had to increase my anxiety meds for this piece). -Nitpicks on the most irrelevant items. -Again her clarity was the worst when it came to assignments. No exaggeration (I have screenshots), we would receive at LEAST one/two announcements a week regarding the clarification of her instructions to either her Vocabulary lists (5), Mini Essays (3), and Final Paper. -If I received the amount of clarifications on my instructions...the problem is me. I would fix that. Let's do better, yeah? Lastly, would I recommend this professor? No. Save yourself the frustration and anxiety medication. I had to be practically sedated to make it through the last three weeks of this class.
Winter 2024 - From a student that has taken multiple Islamic themed courses, this class was abysmal. In fact, I dreaded attending and doing any work for this professor...here's my list babes: Pros: -Love Islamic Art and Architecture: this class addressed ceramics, coins, architecture, historic events, and your basic archaeology studies. -Slides were clear, interesting, engaging, and informative Cons: -Assignments were easy in theory, HOWEVER, the professor lacked the ability to be organized and CLEAR in her directions. Therefore, ALL assignments felt like rollercoaster of uncertainty (I had to increase my anxiety meds for this piece). -Nitpicks on the most irrelevant items. -Again her clarity was the worst when it came to assignments. No exaggeration (I have screenshots), we would receive at LEAST one/two announcements a week regarding the clarification of her instructions to either her Vocabulary lists (5), Mini Essays (3), and Final Paper. -If I received the amount of clarifications on my instructions...the problem is me. I would fix that. Let's do better, yeah? Lastly, would I recommend this professor? No. Save yourself the frustration and anxiety medication. I had to be practically sedated to make it through the last three weeks of this class.