The best aspects of the course were the engaging lectures delivered by an enthusiastic professor, and the interesting course material. The worst aspects of the course were the unclear lectures, excessive reading assignments and the disorganized class structure at times. The professor didn’t always follow the syl abus schedule when it came to lectures, jumped around on many subjects, and completely overlooked some. The course would improve if there was a better structured syllabus with clearer expectations, as well as more assignments in between the semester so that grades wouldn’t be heavily weighted on the exams. Prospective students should attend al classes and spend time with the readings.

Throughout this course, students analyzed ceramics first-hand and gained a solid understanding of the subject. Many students agreed that the assignments perfectly aligned with the subject matter taught in lectures. The professor incorporated a wide range of studies and ceramic uses and the course was taught in the museum. However, at times lectures were too intensive for one class period, and class seemed to drag by with it being three hours. Students suggested that the class be split into two days instead of one and that there be more discussion to improve the quality of this course. Prospective students should probably have some ceramics/archaeology background before enrol ing.