Michael Sheridan

Heavy on the reading/writing front, but I believe you'll get out what effort you put into everything you'll cover in this class. If you want to do well, then you have to be up for the challenge of struggling in this course. The personal challenge is deconstructing the way you understand the world, which the way you're used to writing will absolutely include. The practical challenge is balancing this course with your other courses, as the work piles up easily. Every week focuses on a subunit of anthro and comes with 2+ readings and a film - expect to write about these in your fieldworks (assigned every other week), media journal (ongoing), and cumulatives (a midterm and final paper). Sheridan is caring and willing to support and inspire you throughout.

Heavy on the reading/writing front, but I believe you'll get out what effort you put into everything you'll cover in this class. If you want to do well, then you have to be up for the challenge of struggling in this course. The personal challenge is deconstructing the way you understand the world, which the way you're used to writing …Read more

This course was interesting but definitely a lot of work! Each week there's substantial readings plus a film that you discuss on Fridays and there's usually also a fieldwork project to be completed. Lectures are pretty engaging and discussion sections are interesting, but the workload was at times a lot, especially if you're taking other reading-heavy courses. Overall a worthwhile class but be prepared to put in the effort.

This course was interesting but definitely a lot of work! Each week there's substantial readings plus a film that you discuss on Fridays and there's usually also a fieldwork project to be completed. Lectures are pretty engaging and discussion sections are interesting, but the workload was at times a lot, especially if you're taking o …Read more

I really like Michael Sheridan, but I didn't enjoy this class. There is a lot of reading, and it's difficult to recover if you fall behind. He is a tough grader, and it's hard to get an A. The content is pretty interesting.