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This class was fairly interesting, but you do NOT need to do the text book readings or buy the text books. Everything you need to know is either heavily covered in lecture or available as a weekly reading. The class is mildly interesting, and I think with any other professor it would've been incredibly boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzMyNTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2025-12-18 19:14:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're not really into history, this class isn't for you. While Dr. Hsia clearly cares about what she's teaching, the content from unit to unit can get a little confusing. The slides aren't as thorough as the online quizzes need, so take good notes. If you pay attention and attend lecture, you should be fine. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjkxNzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2025-12-16 21:12:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hsia speaks so fluidly and is clearly very knowledgeable about the topics she teaches. Her exams are very straightforward if you attend lecture and remember the important names and places (the textbooks are interesting, but not necessary). She makes the lectures incredibly engaging; you'll definitely learn something new from this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTY1OTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2025-01-17 08:09:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"As long as you pay attention in lectures, you'll get an A and you do NOT need to get the textbooks. She is a really great lecturer, and you can tell she is passionate about the subject, although she can go a little fast sometimes. I'm not a fan of the content in the course itself, but prof Hsia made it pretty interesting. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDc4OTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2025-01-04 00:04:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you attend lecture, don't buy the books. Skim the assigned reading before discussion and you'll do just fine. You can tell she love watch she teaches which I'm thankful for since that made me dread the walk to Humanities building a little less. Overall, she is the perfect professor the course. Highly recommend for STEM majors that need gen ed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDczNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2025-01-02 23:22:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hist Sci 201 was not that hard of a class, just a lot of reading. I didn't go to lectures that much because florence's lectures didn't seem that useful. A lot of useless information that you didn't really need for exams or quizzes. She is very nice however and knows what shes doing. I never went to office hours so that could also be something","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAxOTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2024-12-20 23:18:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hsia was great! She seemed very passionate about the content, which made the lectures more interesting. The class itself was fairly interesting, although be prepared for lots of reading (most of the important content on quizzes is discussed in lecture). I would definitely recommend Professor Hsia! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjUyMTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2022-12-28 00:39:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. She covers everything you need to know in lectures, so you'll want to go to those instead of reading the 60 pages in the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTIxNDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2022-12-14 20:40:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hsia is a wonderful teacher. She is really passionate about her subject and her passion makes all of her lectures interesting. There are a lot of required readings, but if you prioritize the important ones you can get through the class with little difficulty. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODg0ODQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2022-11-23 07:05:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a great teacher, spoke very clearly, and helped with my disabilities as well! Was very patience with me and did not argue once when I requested a lecture video.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzU2OTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2022-05-17 07:41:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor, the information in the lectures were fascinating, and although I tended to almost always fall asleep in them I learned a lot just from the lecture. the class was pretty heavy on the readings and quizzes where good ways to prep for exams. Reading is necessary to do well on exams also.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODM1ODUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2020-01-14 22:41:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Hsia is amazing! Her lectures are enjoyable and interesting, and she is clearly extremely knowledgable and passionate about the content. There is a lot of assigned reading, but honestly if you attend lecture and discussion you can get away with skimming the texts. Highly recommend a class with this professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzc1MDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2019-12-30 19:14:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Im not an auditory learner and Professor Hsias method of lecture was very difficult for me to process and learn the necessary information. She writes key words on the chalkboards, but it was still very difficult for me to remember the class material. Its not a bad class though, the material is interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTI3MzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2018-12-21 07:26:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Solid professor that gives enjoyable lectures. If you're looking for a less-than-average difficulty class that's still very interesting then you can't go wrong here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjIwNDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2016-12-25 12:06:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never did the assigned readings, just paid attention in lectures and still got an A. Hsia is a really good lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTczMzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2016-12-19 22:37:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Prof. Hsia! She made lectures interesting and is a very likable person. I highly recommend her and this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTMxMDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2016-12-16 13:24:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"History of Science sounds interesting but it's actually pretty dry. Don't think I would take this class again because I got way too bored. However. Professor Hsia is a good lecturer, very organized. There are two tests that are pretty easy. The final is just a five page essay-- but going back to look for stuff in the textbook is a pain.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjA1MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2016-11-16 20:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hsia gives amazing lectures  by explaining concepts verbally with major concepts or names written on the chalkboard. She uses lots of primary examples to explain concepts. Discussions are really helpful, and if you miss lecture the notes are posted on Learn@UW before exams. Definitely one of my favorite professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTA4Mzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2016-11-01 15:40:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures can get really long and boring but sometimes are interesting. Other than that the class is relatively easy as long as you study and show up to discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzA4MTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2016-04-15 23:10:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is very interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDkwODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2014-08-01 10:33:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Keeps lectures short, but they are a bit dull. Seemed to mostly be a review of the assigned readings. Exams are pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzg3NzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2014-01-23 21:12:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although the material is dreadfully boring, she makes it interesting enough to keep you awake. This class is heavily focused on the readings assigned. You won't pass it with an A without reading almost all of them(I made this mistake). Although you do need the required textbook, most readings are posted exclusively online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY0Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2013-11-21 13:41:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class. Hsia makes lectures very straighforward and easy to understand.  She always explains the readings in lecture.  TA's also very good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:13.835268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzExMjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:223676","instructor_name":"Florence Hsia","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2013-11-13 19:38:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hsia is great. Personally I didn't like the class (HistSci 201) but overall I learned a lot. Exams are pretty straight forward, but are fairly difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/223676","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:18.295431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzkzMDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:354612","instructor_name":"Michael Shank","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2015-05-10 22:39:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Shank is a genius who is so incredibly passionate about what he teaches. Sometimes he'll go off on tangents & lecture really isn't necessary, but he's such a nice guy who's always willing to help. Took us on a cool planetarium field trip. Gives you the whole exam in advance (all potential essaysID terms). I'd recommend him for sure!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/354612","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:18.295431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODYzMjk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:354612","instructor_name":"Michael Shank","course_label":"HISTSCI201","course_id":"HISTSCI 201","course_uid":"course_50ed8cf08dc852be98c4ddf2","review_date":"2014-02-24 16:17:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thoroughly enjoyed both Prof Shank and the class. He is very passionate about the subject and makes you interested too. Lectures are interesting if you pay attention. Overall one of the best professors I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/354612","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]