You need to read and go to lecture if you want a chance of doing well in this class. Just because you read myths as a kid (aka Percy Jackson) does not mean you will pass this class. He chooses tough readings but goes over them in class. There are few grading opportunities so make them count.
Great professor starts every lecture with a story which is very entertaining. The midterm and final were hard but as long as your show up and do the homework you'll pass. I recommend an interest in the subject though or else it will seem like a lot of work. Overall enjoyed the class and the only class of the quarter that didn't make me want to cry
Professor Dunn is the grandpa everyone loves. He does a little story time before each lecture so if you're late- you're okay. Make friends in other sections because TAs focus on different aspects of the class so when you combine everything you'll be golden.
Loved lectures with Dunn! Depending on your TA your midterm might be graded fairly tough. Final was pretty hard but overall good class. Go to class and pay attention and you don't have to worry about reading
Dunn is a very nice, Scottish man. For Greek Myth there will be plenty of reading, but if you go to his lecture then you will get the overall feel for the class. Very approachable and nice when in office hours. Midterm is IDs + essay and is fairly easy. Multiple choice final is hard. Would recommend
As someone who loves reading, I loved taking Greek myth. Professor Dunn is so animated and passionate about the material, it made me happy to sit in class and allow him to share his knowledge. Heavy reading, but it can definitely be done. Last two weeks you watch movies, so it gives you a chance to catch up! Great class and professor.
Dunn is an awesome professor! He spends all lecture telling stories which make the reading easier to understand. His enthusiasm about the subject makes it that much more fun in the class.
His lectures are clear and interesting; he focuses on the big picture. Moderate amount of reading. Midterm is ID's and short essay; it is graded by your TA. Final is MC and has a few tricky questions. There is a final project and final essay, which are also graded by your TA. Amusing at times and seems willing to help.
Very interesting class, make sure you pay attention to the stories he tells in lecture. Reading is a must!! Dunn reminds me of my grandpa.
He's such a funny dude! Good professor, if you actually listen to his lectures, you'll do fine. Lots of reading, but I would just recommend spark notes.
He's a really enthusiastic lecturer which gets you into it. Definitely do the readings though because his lectures only give you a brief overview of them. Midterm was IDs and essay while final was multiple choice. If you can take his honors section, definitely do it. He's the easiest grader ever
If you take Greek Myth, take it with Dunn... He is an AMAZING lecturer! Made me super interested in the subject. It's not an easy A, but if you take notes and pay attention in class, you should have no problem getting an A in the class. The final is multiple choice and all the questions are about two movies you watch at the end of class.
Lectures do not make any sense. The worst lecturer I have ever had.
Funny old Scottish man, gives stories before class so if you're late, it doesn't matter. He has a real passion for the subject and I would say it was very interesting. But there was A LOT of reading. There are over 5 books REQUIRED and you really have to do the reading to do well on the midterm and final unless you have a background in greek myth.
LOTS of readings. Go to lecture to get an overall idea of them but no one really went.Midterm was IDs & final was multiple choice+take home essay.Dont skip out on the movies.Quizzes in section, GET A GOOD TA.My TA was VERY unhelpful. If you asked her something she would reply, "I don't know, what do you think?" Wouldn't recommend if you don't read.
Prof Dunn is one of my favorite teachers. His love for the material is contagious and he's quite into the theatre of it all. Took the honors section with him and learned he really encourages discussions and loves delving deeper than the original material. Highly recommend the class. Little heavy on the reading though
He is a really nice guy, tells great stories, and his lectures are super detailed so you can get by without reading some books. Your grade really depends on your TA because they give out weekly quizzes. The midterm and final were super easy. Creative project was as well. Last 2 weeks of class you watch movies
He is the sweetest man with fantastic stories. Lectures are very detailed. If you go to all the lectures, you can get by without fully reading books. The TA you get is very important bc they grade your weekly quizzes & they are very helpful when preparing for the midterm/final. There is a final essay and creative project @ the end of the quarter.
His lectures are a little all over the place. He loves to talk and he loves class participation. Always lets down the wrong answer in a nice way, which is sort of sweet. The grading is 100% based on TA's interpretations of your essays and my TA was dumb & didn't know how to calculate an average, but i still managed to get an A. Overall, ok class.
Sometimes dull, sometimes entertaining. Paces back and forth across the stage annoyingly. Often does not repeat background info prior to expanding on old ideas (assumes everyone in the class is a genius-learner). Sometimes uses non-academic material (e.g. obscure films) to discuss topics. Exams are somewhat unfair and hard to prepare for.
The class is easy if you actually do the reading, did this over summer so it was a lot of reading! Overall an amazing professor. He helps you with your essay and is straightforward. Weekly quizzes were simple if you did the reading and attended lecture.Highly recommend him for any Classics class!
Prof Dunn is amazing! He really teaches and the student really learns. It is A LOT of reading but nothing too demanding. I took this during summer. You really have to keep up with the readings and participate in class to get a decent grade. All in all, he is worth taking a class with. As long as you keep up with the work, you'll get a good grade.
If your looking for an easy A DO NOT take with Dunn. An insane about of reading and all tests are based of books with hints from lecture. Vicky is a terrible TA, but all the others were all right. Hard to do well if you dont stay up with readings
This class is so much work compared to other class 40's. Don't take it if you're SERIOUSLY looking for an easy A. But if you do take it, almost all of the books are available through ILL, so don't waste your money buying them! Each book you only use for a max of 3 lectures. You have to write an essay and don't get writing credit- no good!