[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDg0NjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2025-12-07 22:51:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is very difficult to pass some of the assignments. She is a very tough grader. She also gets annoyed when students ask questions during lecture. Unnecessarily hard grader and unpleasant attitude. I don't recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzE3NjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2024-12-16 04:14:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Taylor is an engaging and knowledgeable lecturer. While she is firm in her class expectations, the content of the class was interesting and thorough. The grading system is fair, you just need to pay attention and submit your work on time.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjEwOTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2024-12-11 01:59:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"She can be a bit abrasive at times, but she's a great lecturer. They were all organized nicely and easy to follow. The grading criteria is a bit complicated, but you essentially get to pick your grade based on the amount of work you choose do. Attendance policy is more than fair, and she allows a few make-ups at the end of the semester as well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTIxMTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2024-12-05 19:43:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is an amazing professor who has engaging lectures. However, people do find her a bit rude with her expectations, however, if you listen to what she says and follow her grading scale you will do fine. Additionally, she was funny and chose interesting readings to read inside and outside of class. Overall would take again! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTIwOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2024-12-05 19:35:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gets a tough rep because she's harsh. Her expectations are clear and her lectures are entertaining (she's funny). If you show up and you're a good student, you will be just fine. She isn't flexible about deadlines and won't give extensions (even if you've got an emergency). As long as you come to class prepared and do your work, you'll be ok.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjMyMjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2023-04-14 05:45:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was demeaning to students and what grade you would get was based on a complicated flow chart. She was clearly knowledgeable but it hard to get through lectures purely based on how she talked to students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ4MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2022-12-27 03:10:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mandatory Attendance in lecture (1 in class activity per class). A few quizzes that are based on lectures and weekly readings (easy). A few papers that get progressively more difficult but are not bad. Some lectures are very boring and some are extremely interesting it depends on interests. Lectures are nothing special just typical college course. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYyNzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2021-12-27 20:12:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had very well thought out and engaging lectures, unfortunately was incredibly rude and inconsiderate which should be step one for any pedagog. This class left a very sour taste in my mouth due to the gaping disconnect between Professor Taylor and her students' needs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzM0NTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2021-12-01 17:47:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Taylor's class is extremely easy but you have to show up to lectures. She is passionate about the subject and chooses to tell you about what's going on instead of throwing it on slides. She kind of has an attitude sometimes but means well and is a decent professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzI4Njgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2019-10-29 00:50:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"She has a bit of a chip on her shoulder. She also swears in class not infrequently - which I usually don't have a problem with if it's meant as a joke but she sounds unprofessional. Her lectures are excruciating, and she's sometimes unclear what of the material is important to know. If you are in love with the subject, take the class, otherwise not","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODMzMTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2015-12-27 19:46:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Taylor is a super engaging, interesting, and fair professor. She lectures in a pretty old-school way, but she's a fantastic lecturer and really makes Greek history digestible. Keep in mind that she takes zero crap, and attending lecture is an absolute must. Class lacks tests and she's a super reasonable grader.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTMzNjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2015-08-19 12:17:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lecturer. The major reason people don't like her is that she lectures the old school way without slides or much writing on the board. Unfortunately, that's just a matter of the students not being used to it. I'd definitely take a class with her again if I hadn't fulfilled all my liberal arts electives.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:01.103114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDU3MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901462","instructor_name":"Claire Taylor","course_label":"HISTORY303","course_id":"HISTORY 303","course_uid":"course_8e6601eaa833ed96cbd21417","review_date":"2015-03-12 21:31:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Claire Taylor is definitely the best lecturer I have had at UW in my four years. She is very clear in her lectures, and you can tell how passionate she is about Greek history, more specifically Athenian history. One paper at the end of the course with the option of 10 points extra credit and two online exams. I recommend this course to everyone!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901462","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]