Professor
Amr Shahat
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2023 - I really enjoyed Amr's class on paleoethnobotany this quarter and I would highly recommend him as an instructor. The assigned readings were very manageable and extremely helpful in supplying background information before the lectures. Although this course was a three hour seminar on Mondays (the WORST day of the week), I was never bored or struggling to pay attention. Amr kept the class engaged with interesting case studies and frequent lab trips. He would entertain any questions we asked, even if they were slightly off-topic, and provide extra references over email. He structured the class around our interests and worked to help us succeed. Besides regular participation and attendance, the course required a final presentation (approx. 30 mins each based on our class size) and a final paper. The topics were not assigned, so I actually really enjoyed selecting my plant species, learning about its archaeological significance in the field, and sharing that information with my peers. All in all, the course provided me with a wealth of resources and knowledge to apply to my own research. 10/10 would recommend!
Fall 2023 - I really enjoyed Amr's class on paleoethnobotany this quarter and I would highly recommend him as an instructor. The assigned readings were very manageable and extremely helpful in supplying background information before the lectures. Although this course was a three hour seminar on Mondays (the WORST day of the week), I was never bored or struggling to pay attention. Amr kept the class engaged with interesting case studies and frequent lab trips. He would entertain any questions we asked, even if they were slightly off-topic, and provide extra references over email. He structured the class around our interests and worked to help us succeed. Besides regular participation and attendance, the course required a final presentation (approx. 30 mins each based on our class size) and a final paper. The topics were not assigned, so I actually really enjoyed selecting my plant species, learning about its archaeological significance in the field, and sharing that information with my peers. All in all, the course provided me with a wealth of resources and knowledge to apply to my own research. 10/10 would recommend!
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