RUSSN M118
History of Russia from Origins to Rise of Muscovy
Description: (Same as History M127A.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. Kievan Russia and its culture, Appanage principalities and towns; Mongol invasion; unification of Russian state by Muscovy, Autocracy and its Servitors; serfdom. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2021 - Professor Lenhoff is a very nice person; however, I question her outdated teaching methods. Unlike many professors who have evolved into the digital age, she refuses to change. Her lectures consist of her sitting in front of the room and reading off her outline: no slides, no visual aids, just straight auditory learning. So, I recommend avoiding this class for anyone who learns better with visual aids, especially with a complex subject of Russian history. The homework readings are a hefty load but helpful in understanding her outlines and lectures. There are only two graded assignments throughout the course; 1 midterm, one essay, and one final exam. On one of my exams, I forgot one part to a 5pt question and was docked a total of 20pts off my overall score. If the answer is not what she is looking for, it will be marked wrong. Her tests are possible to pass if you study her outlines and major events in the texts. Overall, Professor Lenhoff needs to learn how to be more accessible for students in terms of teaching style, and maybe that will help increase participation and engagement within the classroom. Her class could be exciting if only she knew how to make it enjoyable for everyone, not just by reading straight from the text.
Fall 2021 - Professor Lenhoff is a very nice person; however, I question her outdated teaching methods. Unlike many professors who have evolved into the digital age, she refuses to change. Her lectures consist of her sitting in front of the room and reading off her outline: no slides, no visual aids, just straight auditory learning. So, I recommend avoiding this class for anyone who learns better with visual aids, especially with a complex subject of Russian history. The homework readings are a hefty load but helpful in understanding her outlines and lectures. There are only two graded assignments throughout the course; 1 midterm, one essay, and one final exam. On one of my exams, I forgot one part to a 5pt question and was docked a total of 20pts off my overall score. If the answer is not what she is looking for, it will be marked wrong. Her tests are possible to pass if you study her outlines and major events in the texts. Overall, Professor Lenhoff needs to learn how to be more accessible for students in terms of teaching style, and maybe that will help increase participation and engagement within the classroom. Her class could be exciting if only she knew how to make it enjoyable for everyone, not just by reading straight from the text.
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