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I've seen some prior complaints that Professor Kim gives too much work/readings. These are HISTORY courses. Professor Kim is one of the kindest and most easygoing professors I have had. Prepare to have to watch some videos and read more each week. The guy has a lot of knowledge, ask him questions and enjoy the experience.Rate My Professors ↗
A short paper every week. Peer reviews every week. Hours-long movies on top of readings and papers almost every other week. Too much work to enjoy learningRate My Professors ↗
I hate that every link is just a link to google drive. Minor but lazy. With a full semester, time is important to me, please have the files embedded on canvas. Assigns 3 big readings and hours-long videos then have to write a report disguised as "discussion" Never had a class this annoying. I'm petty because he thinks this is the only class we takeRate My Professors ↗
Sucks the fun out of learning about Korea. Prof doesn't grade anything,hope you get a non-power-hungry grader. 3-4 hrs of reading/class, 500 words min. per reading.Peer review weekly.Classmates shouldn't have much of an impact on my grade. Wanted to learn about Korea before signing up but if you have other classes, takes up too much time and energyRate My Professors ↗
He is a very nice guy but I feel like Ive learned nothing in his class. He spends the first 30min rambling about random things . He sets out the plans for the class or homework and then keeps changing his mind. Say something and stick with it plz most infuriating thing Ive ever dealt with. I never know what were doing in class.Rate My Professors ↗
By far my favorite class I've taken at UW. The class is front loaded so the beginning of the semester is a lot of work, but reduces at the half way point. Class is really discussion based and readings are interesting and analysis based. He's super willing to offer you help on your papers. He's a really chill guyRate My Professors ↗
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Introductory course in historical studies focusing on interpretation, critical thinking, and analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 3.43 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2012: 3.31 GPA, 58.8% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026The Historian's Craft involves conducting original historical research using archival materials, defining questions, analyzing evidence, and presenting conclusions in written and spoken formats.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2013: 3.44 GPA, 70.6% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2014: 3.64 GPA, 82.1% A/AB (n=39 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors students.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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The Senior Thesis course involves mentored independent research and writing on an original topic, requiring concurrent enrollment in HISTORY 690.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Senior Thesis involves mentored research and writing on an original topic in History.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Directed study in history conducted under the supervision of a faculty member, graded on a lettered basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Teaching Practicum & Professional Development introduces inclusive teaching practices and professional development strategies through hands-on pedagogical training and guidance on academic milestones.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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INDEPENDENT WORK is directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 200 | Historical Studies |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 201 | The Historian's Craft |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 702 | Teaching Practicum & Professional Development |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 301 | Social Science Topics in Asian Studies |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 701 | History in a Global Perspective |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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