Professor
Heather Wood
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When it comes to lower division introductory classics courses, I would not recommend Professor Wood. Rather than offering a broad overview of greek civilization, she would lecture us on very specific topics. It was more of an analysis of classical greek literature, than a civilization course. Much of what she lectured on was also very opinionated, and sadly, her lecture style was extremely boring. She stood infront of the class for an hour and a half and talked. I had never dreaded going to a Classics lecture until this class. I've taken 2 prior Classics courses (20 and 30) and this was by far the worst. She would often have to stop class and tell people to wake up. I just don't think she's the right person to be teaching an introductory classics course.
When it comes to lower division introductory classics courses, I would not recommend Professor Wood. Rather than offering a broad overview of greek civilization, she would lecture us on very specific topics. It was more of an analysis of classical greek literature, than a civilization course. Much of what she lectured on was also very opinionated, and sadly, her lecture style was extremely boring. She stood infront of the class for an hour and a half and talked. I had never dreaded going to a Classics lecture until this class. I've taken 2 prior Classics courses (20 and 30) and this was by far the worst. She would often have to stop class and tell people to wake up. I just don't think she's the right person to be teaching an introductory classics course.
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I have to disagree with the first review posted on this page- granted I didn't have Professor Wood for 162 but I find her lecture style to be excellent and very effective. She makes class very interesting and tests on exactly what she lectures. In fact the testing format is the same as most other classics courses- if you have taken a classics course here you shouldn't have any problem and even if you haven't I have a theatre major friend with no classics experience who loves her. As for the level of her vocabulary- this is a world class university and we should appreciate the level of education our professors have. Yes, she has quite an expanded vocabulary and I for one am very grateful for this, as it's another way to further my education. In all Heather Wood is a wonderful new professor with amazing insights and I would refer friends to her in a heartbeat. The university is lucky to have her.
I have to disagree with the first review posted on this page- granted I didn't have Professor Wood for 162 but I find her lecture style to be excellent and very effective. She makes class very interesting and tests on exactly what she lectures. In fact the testing format is the same as most other classics courses- if you have taken a classics course here you shouldn't have any problem and even if you haven't I have a theatre major friend with no classics experience who loves her. As for the level of her vocabulary- this is a world class university and we should appreciate the level of education our professors have. Yes, she has quite an expanded vocabulary and I for one am very grateful for this, as it's another way to further my education. In all Heather Wood is a wonderful new professor with amazing insights and I would refer friends to her in a heartbeat. The university is lucky to have her.
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Not sure if I agree with everything Anonymiad says. I think her reasons for group discussion were to bring the class together and encourage class discussions. I enjoyed the texts we read and liked the direction she took with the discussions of women in ancient and modern texts. I thought her lecture style was clear and not too pompous. Would I recommend her to other students? Sure- if you like reading interesting texts and having complete strangers pop into the room and say, "You are the best lecturing professor I've ever heard!"
Not sure if I agree with everything Anonymiad says. I think her reasons for group discussion were to bring the class together and encourage class discussions. I enjoyed the texts we read and liked the direction she took with the discussions of women in ancient and modern texts. I thought her lecture style was clear and not too pompous. Would I recommend her to other students? Sure- if you like reading interesting texts and having complete strangers pop into the room and say, "You are the best lecturing professor I've ever heard!"
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