Introduction to U.s. History
Introduction to U.S. History explores thematic or chronological areas of United States history from critical perspectives, with topics varying by instructor.
Summary
Past student reviews · Stephen Kantrowitz
Stephen Kantrowitz's course relied heavily on participation and 50-word assignments, which students found tricky initially but manageable as the semester progressed.
What you’ll be able to do
Analyze critically a range of primary and secondary sources related to U.S. history.
Build evidence-based historical arguments and effectively communicate their ideas.
Source: UW Guide
Grade history
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Prerequisites
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Professors
Spring 2027No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
GLORIA WHITING is recorded teaching in Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
STEPHEN KANTROWITZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2021, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Past student reviews · Gloria Whiting
Past students described Gloria Whiting as thoughtful and attentive, noting she connected concepts well and prioritized the learning process over cramming for tests.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.51 GPA, 79.3% A/AB (n=140 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Past student reviews · Stephen Kantrowitz
Stephen Kantrowitz's course relied heavily on participation and 50-word assignments, which students found tricky initially but manageable as the semester progressed.
Past student reviews · Gloria Whiting
Students appreciated the professor's availability and name recognition but noted that laptops were prohibited and attendance with active participation was mandatory.
Topics
- Thematic or chronological areas of United States history
- Instructor-specific topics
Skills
- Critical analysis of primary and secondary sources
- Building evidence-based historical arguments and communicating ideas
Grades
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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