[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjYzNTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2025-05-13 05:10:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr. Kennedy is an excellent professor and I'm so glad I took this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTg1OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2025-04-20 18:17:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easiest class I have taken. You dont need to attend lectures but have to attend discussion sections. Total of less than 10 assignments through the whole semester, 2 online-open note mid terms, NO FINAL, 1 major essay assignment. You can skim through the readings and have an idea during discussions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTE4Njcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2025-04-11 05:09:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures aren't mandatory, but he doesn't write much on the slides he posts so if you want details you have to attend (often not necessary, but helpful for quizzes or discussion). Participation is important for discussion, and your grade consists of a few large assignments that get mediocre feedback. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDY4NjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2025-01-01 23:56:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"You do not really have to go to lecture to do well in this class, he posts all the slides. You do have to go to the discussion but isn't that bad. Overall pretty easy class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDUzMTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2024-12-29 00:04:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kennedy is awesome! Lectures were not required (you could probably get the idea from the slides that he posted and what is discussed in readings/discussions), but they were very interesting! Discussions are graded on quality of participation and you can miss up to 2 sections with no grade deductions. Overall, very interesting class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAxNzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2024-12-20 23:06:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fairly easy class and you can tell Professor Kennedy is a nice guy but the grading scale is a little harsh. You are graded by few things and if you don't put your best foot forward in every assignment it will be difficult to get an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzYzODEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2024-12-18 16:31:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very simple class. Your grade consists of a midterm, a final, some weekly reading responses and one paper (an op-ed with months to write & revise). Prof Kennedy is a good guy and lecturer. Only thing is discussion section participation is part of your grade so pay attention to what people are talking about and that should be enough. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mzc0NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2023-01-24 22:31:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kennedy is a very good lecturer and the material was quite interesting. The only real issue I had was an assignment was marked as missing but I emailed him about it and we resolved it.\n\nProbably not the easiest liberal studies class but it I enjoyed it. Just double check your grades at the end of the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTM0NDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2022-12-15 08:00:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely simple class. Your grade consists of a midterm, a final, some weekly reading responses and one paper (an op-ed with months to write & revise). Prof Kennedy is a good guy and lecturer. I didn't go to lecture much since it was at 8:50 am, but if you just go to your discussion and gauge what people are talking about, that should be enough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTI0Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2022-12-14 22:48:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Devin Kennedy is just an all around good professor. He gives good lectures and organizes his notes. He also posts the content into Canvas so you can always look back in case you missed a lecture. He's also easily accessible outside of class and is a good guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDE2Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2022-12-07 22:45:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not really mandatory but usually are interesting and helpful for exams. The discussion section seemed somewhat pointless because few students read the required text. Prof. Kennedy is an awesome guy, he's super smart and fun to talk with.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDE1OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2022-12-07 22:31:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"You don't need to go to lectures to get a good grade and they were all recorded. Graded by a midterm, final, Op-Ed and about 5 reading responces that are about 200 words each. I didn't read most of the readings and still did well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYyNzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2021-12-27 20:13:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really appreciated professor Kennedy for his preparedness for his lectures. As well, he is extremely understanding and has a very pleasant demeanor. Class wasnt bad as long as you study well for the midterm/final since they hold a lot of weight.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQzMjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2021-12-23 19:08:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good guy. Lectures gave extra Information than the slides, encouraging attendance. Discussions depend on your TA but mine were engaging and helpful. Every week there is an assigned short reading with graded response, and then textbook reading which may help with tests but I never did it and still passed with an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTAwNTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2021-12-13 19:55:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kennedy is by far one of the best professors you can have. He is very understanding and caring. He assigns multiple weekly readings but they are doable. The discussions for the class are very helpful in further understanding the material from the week. I took this class to fulfill a requirement but ended up really liking the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzEzNjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"HISTSCI150","course_id":"HISTSCI 150","course_uid":"course_967b90dceb04c7cd5b62ea96","review_date":"2021-01-25 18:02:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Kennedy is a great guy, he displays his care for his students every single lecture and makes sure that there is no uncertainty with what he expects when it comes to his assignments. That being said, his lectures are all semi-scripted and can get a bit dry sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]