[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTc5NzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2022-04-28 14:09:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"she's clearly an intelligent professor, but is condescending and spiteful towards students. emailed her multiple times when I was violently ill for a week and never got a single response back. She expects you to already know so much information or just look it up yourself. I didn't enjoy this class and felt I had no guidance on the final essay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDI5NTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2022-04-06 14:19:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would avoid this professor at all costs. I graduated, but still view this my only negative experience at UW. Class is easy but dry. However, the issue resides in the fact that she is spiteful and takes it out on students. Don't miss a class even for medical. She patrolled us when while writing her evaluations saying she needed to collect herself","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NjUzOTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2017-09-01 13:23:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Taylor is awesome. One of my favorite professors I've had at UW. Had her for her 201 and 303 and loved both classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTUyNTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2017-03-27 14:38:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking the class for Comm-B, thinking Athenian Democracy sounds cool, but she expects you to know a lot or look it up yourself. She pulls in ancient sources, but isn't good at explaining who they are, what they are talking about, or even which century it is! My TA is awesome at actually helping. Prof is smart but condescending. She's not teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjIwODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2015-01-03 14:31:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was one of my favorite classes! The communication B aspect was not hard if you attended class and read the seminar readings. Even though the material could have been really boring, she made it very interesting! I also learned a lot! Take it with her if you get the chance. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODM1NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2014-11-17 23:02:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Taylor is extremely nice and her lectures are interesting and she is very helpful for long papers although the TA grades the smaller papers. She is very interested in Ancient Greek history and therefore is a very passionate professor. No labtops allowed in class but otherwise awesome class. I would take classe from her again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:46.628659+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzUwMzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2536985","instructor_name":"Daniel Stolz","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2022-01-13 22:13:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Stolz really cares that his students learn and do well! He gives great feedback and is willing to help outside of class. Class was always fun and engaging, and he always made the content seem interesting and relevant!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2536985","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:46.628659+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTkxNDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2536985","instructor_name":"Daniel Stolz","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2020-05-03 23:10:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took History 201: Technology and Revolution in the Middle East with professor Stolz. The class was interesting, the homework was reasonable, and professor Stolz was really good. He really does care about his students and is more than willing to help or answer questions about assignments, and he gives detailed and useful feedback on assignments.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2536985","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:18.872428+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODEwOTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1969438","instructor_name":"Giuliana Chamedes","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2015-05-12 18:53:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have a chance to take one of her classes, do it. She is very fun, helpful, and makes the material interesting. The assignments are all interesting and she helps foster your creativity with them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1969438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:18.872428+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzg3OTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1969438","instructor_name":"Giuliana Chamedes","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2015-05-09 23:44:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took a research course with her. She is brilliant, helpful, and has high expectations for all her students. Would recommend her to anyone interested in engaging with history","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1969438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:54.800569+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDgxMzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2908250","instructor_name":"Khaled  Esseissah ","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2025-12-07 18:23:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Spare yourself and avoid his classes. He is a tough grader and doesn't actually lecture. He just assigns hundreds of pages of reading per class. The class was just a seminar graded on participation. He also doesn't use rubrics, so be prepared to have zero clue what the assignment is supposed to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2908250","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:55.826656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzg0MTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3012878","instructor_name":"Paige Pendarvis","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2025-10-31 13:44:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reads off a piece of paper to teach, no test reviews, 50 question tests in 50 minutes with writing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3012878","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:55.826656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzc5NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3012878","instructor_name":"Paige Pendarvis","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2025-10-30 16:28:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"makes stuff too hard and shes on a power trip. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3012878","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:55.826656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzY0MjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3012878","instructor_name":"Paige Pendarvis","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2025-10-28 01:08:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to get on antidepressants, take her! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3012878","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:55.826656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjkwNTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3012878","instructor_name":"Paige Pendarvis","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2025-10-06 14:11:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't find her teaching style well-suited for students. She often comes across as patronising in class and sets expectations that feel unrealistic for a core-level history course. Although attendance is mandatory, lectures largely consist of reading directly from slides, with the addition of unannounced pop quizzes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3012878","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:55.826656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjc4NDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3012878","instructor_name":"Paige Pendarvis","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2025-10-01 14:19:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just don't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3012878","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:55.826656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDIyNTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3012878","instructor_name":"Paige Pendarvis","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2024-05-09 20:31:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very informative, straightforward teaching style. Paige is such a good teacher (explaining the readings, giving feedback for papers). She's also a really kind individual. Participate actively in the class and work on your paper ahead of time. One of the most interesting classes I've taken at UW Madison!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3012878","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:52.684594+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzUxNjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:885948","instructor_name":"Sara Thal","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2017-10-17 13:48:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Must attend all lectures and discussions to receive a good grade, you are placed in a group the first day and sit by and work with the same group every lecture, guidelines are very unclear, must re-do assignments often and are required to meet outside of class many times. Not extremely hard but similar to a high school class, lots of time wasting","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/885948","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:06.800513+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDg4MDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:712294","instructor_name":"Suzanne Desan","course_label":"HISTORY201","course_id":"HISTORY 201","course_uid":"course_2ea5410cd24e69c27da63a1d","review_date":"2020-12-15 22:16:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Desan was great! Her recorded lectures are always super clear and sometimes very funny/quirky. Her in-person lectures were a bit of a mixed bag, really depended on how much the class was willing to participate. (Not her fault at all!) She's also very good at spacing out assignments. I would highly recommend her classes!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/712294","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]