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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.Rate My Professors ↗
At first, she seemed likable and knowledgeable and I expected to enjoy her class. However, she often comes across as sassy and snotty. If you don't clearly express her exact opinion in assignments from lectures/discussions, your grade may suffer. Her assignment feedback feels sarcastic and snooty rather than constructive, which can be frustrating.Rate My Professors ↗
Taylor is very knowledgeable and passionate about her subjects, and I found her seminar engaging and informative. Her scholarship is commendable and leaves no room for doubt. However, there were instances where her behavior came across as petty, condescending, and cynical, which I found unacceptable for a professor.Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
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!Rate My Professors ↗
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Covers the history of Greek civilization from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Claire Taylor is praised for her clear, passionate, and engaging lectures on Greek history, often delivered in an old-school style without slides. Reviewers highlight her fairness and the digestible nature of her teaching, though some note her attitude can be perceived as abrasive or rude.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025HISTORY 500 is a reading seminar offering advanced exploration of selected topics through small group discussion and intensive engagement with historical materials.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.54 GPA, 76.9% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.50 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.47 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026HISTORY 682 is a mentored independent research and thesis writing course for honors students, requiring concurrent enrollment in HISTORY 680.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleHISTORY 698 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleHISTORY 990 is a research and thesis course where students conduct independent research and write a thesis under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 999 is an independent work course involving directed study under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 303 | A History of Greek Civilization |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 500 | Reading Seminar in History |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| 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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