[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:41.043752+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODU1NjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2493052","instructor_name":"Alice Main","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2019-05-13 06:54:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Caveat emptor. I would caution anybody living in the 21st century from taking a section with Alice. I am certain that she succeeds at her own research, but this does not translate into an impactful instructor. For a class in the humanities, I was honestly aghast at how colorblind and insensitive some of her statements came across in discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2493052","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:14.800379+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjYzNDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2619959","instructor_name":"Ben Shannon","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2020-09-25 22:37:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had. Very few assignments besides reading an excerpt and coming up with a question. The papers are a majority of your grade but the topics are interesting and the requirements are lax. He loves what he teaches and he loves answering your questions. He also makes it very clear what will be on test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2619959","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:44.129512+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTE1ODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:519009","instructor_name":"Lee Wandel","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2020-02-18 03:12:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wandel is super passionate about this class and it shows. However, its super readings heavy and very conceptual instead of analytical, which as a STEM major was difficult to wrap my head around. My TA saved me and my classmates. Also, never skip lectures because even with the slides uploaded, you will definitely not get the main point.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/519009","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:44.129512+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODg5MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:519009","instructor_name":"Lee Wandel","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2017-11-13 22:14:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"avoid her if you can, she is over tedious, her TA is lovely though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/519009","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:44.129512+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mjc5MDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:519009","instructor_name":"Lee Wandel","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2016-11-29 20:43:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVE HER! lectures are my favorite. tests are in class essays","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/519009","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:44.129512+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjYxMTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:519009","instructor_name":"Lee Wandel","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2015-01-09 18:29:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent history class. Readings every week and a few movies through the semester. Very sweet woman. Going to class everyday helps bc she knows everyone by name. Grading pretty generous. Got a BC on the midterm but ended up with an AB in the class. Having a TA that is knowledgable is also beneficial. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/519009","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:44.129512+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTU2Njk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:519009","instructor_name":"Lee Wandel","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2013-12-14 21:52:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Wandel...well, her visual evidence is cool. But she has clearly set out not to teach us history, but her personal, biased opinion of it. The readings were unhelpful (in one case, literally not even pertinent), and on occasion random assignments of no value to the course (I.E., factfinding) were given. Too emotional, not grounded. Simply \"no\".","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/519009","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:06.800513+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzA3NzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:712294","instructor_name":"Suzanne Desan","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2020-05-15 22:43:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's very difficult to get an A. The TA barely gives out any grades higher than a 94. You absolutely have to work for it. Prof Desan is a really good professor; her lectures are funny and engaging and some materials are drawn from her own research. There are three exams and two papers. It's good for what it is as an intro-level history course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/712294","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:06.800513+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTY4NDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:712294","instructor_name":"Suzanne Desan","course_label":"HISTORY119","course_id":"HISTORY 119","course_uid":"course_712bbb0e298467161b566d5a","review_date":"2015-09-02 20:13:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a great lecturer, and knows what she is talking about.  She goes in depth about each subject, making the class insightful and entertaining.  The tests are long, tough, and very specific.  But if you attend the lectures and discussion, and you actually pay attention, you can do well in the class.  There are 7 books that are required reads.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/712294","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]