HIST 1B
Introduction to Western Civilization: Circa 843 to circa 1715
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to history of the West and its connections to rest of world from 843 to 1715. Profound social, political, cultural, and intellectual changes that affected development of modern world. Topics covered include economic, social, and cultural aspects of feudal system; relationship between Church and empire; new religious movements (including the Reformation); formation of nation-states; relationship between Western Europe and non-European and non-Christian people and traditions. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Winter 2020 - Super easy history GE if that's what you're looking for. Prof Mc Clendon was insanely nice and funny though some of her lectures at times were a bit boring. The readings were also super easy and quick to read, often being only about 5 pages long per week. We did, however, have 1 book that we had to read in whole which was the Daughter of Time which was actually quite amusing imo. There was also only 2 short one-page papers we had to write but the prompts were very easy and based upon some of the readings. Furthermore, we had like 2 library labs that sent us to either Powell or YRL during class times that were accompanied by quick, easy worksheets due by the end of said class time. Participation in discussion is mandatory and visiting her office hour once is also mandatory, though I only stayed for 10 mins which counted. Overall, the class was very laid-back and easy to follow. Take it! You won't regret it as long as you do the short readings and take notes in class.
Winter 2020 - Super easy history GE if that's what you're looking for. Prof Mc Clendon was insanely nice and funny though some of her lectures at times were a bit boring. The readings were also super easy and quick to read, often being only about 5 pages long per week. We did, however, have 1 book that we had to read in whole which was the Daughter of Time which was actually quite amusing imo. There was also only 2 short one-page papers we had to write but the prompts were very easy and based upon some of the readings. Furthermore, we had like 2 library labs that sent us to either Powell or YRL during class times that were accompanied by quick, easy worksheets due by the end of said class time. Participation in discussion is mandatory and visiting her office hour once is also mandatory, though I only stayed for 10 mins which counted. Overall, the class was very laid-back and easy to follow. Take it! You won't regret it as long as you do the short readings and take notes in class.
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Winter 2022 - Overall the class was okay and the content was manageable. However, the professor is extremely unclear about her grading policies. In order to get an A in the class, you must get an A on every single assignment as A+'s are not accounted for. This was not included in her syllabus, and no one knew until final grades came out. Overall the workload is easy, however if you get a single A-, your grade will be an A- no matter the weight of the assignment. Moreover, many of the TA's grade in a very unsynchronous manner. Some TA's will give easy 100's, whereas others are extremely strict about participation and essay grades. Overall, the professor is extremely unhelpful about her grading policy, which essentially disables you from making up scores. You are essentially being punished for doing any work below an A, as you cannot make up the work by doing great on other assignments.
Winter 2022 - Overall the class was okay and the content was manageable. However, the professor is extremely unclear about her grading policies. In order to get an A in the class, you must get an A on every single assignment as A+'s are not accounted for. This was not included in her syllabus, and no one knew until final grades came out. Overall the workload is easy, however if you get a single A-, your grade will be an A- no matter the weight of the assignment. Moreover, many of the TA's grade in a very unsynchronous manner. Some TA's will give easy 100's, whereas others are extremely strict about participation and essay grades. Overall, the professor is extremely unhelpful about her grading policy, which essentially disables you from making up scores. You are essentially being punished for doing any work below an A, as you cannot make up the work by doing great on other assignments.
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