Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.26 GPA, 59.6% A/AB (n=47 letter grades).
Fall 2026
Europe and the World, 1400-1815
HISTORY 119 introduces Europe's global expansion from 1400-1815, examining economic, political, and cultural encounters with the Americas and Africa.
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Historical reviews of Lee Wandel, Suzanne Desan: Workload includes seven required books, long specific tests, and multiple papers or exams. Students note that attending lectures is crucial because slides alone may not convey the main points, and the material can be conceptually heavy.
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Historical reviews of Lee Wandel: Lee Wandel teaches with passion but receives mixed reviews regarding her methods. Some students find her lectures engaging and grading generous, while others criticize her for bias, tediousness, and heavy conceptual readings. A knowledgeable TA is frequently cited as essential for success in her sections.
BEN SHANNON is recorded teaching in Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
LEE WANDEL is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MALLORY HOPE is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SUZANNE DESAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022. 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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Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 73 / 79 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 16 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 15 / 18 | 0 |
| DIS 333 | Classroom Instruction | 7 / 0 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Ben Shannon, Lee Wandel, Suzanne Desan: Students report varied experiences with past instructors, ranging from engaging lectures and generous grading to heavy workloads and difficult exams. While some found the course insightful and manageable with attendance, others struggled with conceptual readings and strict grading.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.58 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=60 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.81 GPA, 92.2% A/AB (n=51 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.26 GPA, 59.6% A/AB (n=47 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Lee Wandel, Suzanne Desan: Workload includes seven required books, long specific tests, and multiple papers or exams. Students note that attending lectures is crucial because slides alone may not convey the main points, and the material can be conceptually heavy.
Historical reviews of Ben Shannon, Lee Wandel, Suzanne Desan: Attendance is highly recommended as instructors know students by name and lectures provide essential context. Helpful TAs and clear test expectations improve the experience, with some reviewers noting generous grading or lax requirements.
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Europe and the World, 1400-1815
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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