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CLAIRE TAYLOR

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Raw average: 3.15/5 from 27 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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HISTORY 303
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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Hist362 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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HIS600 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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HISTORY 303
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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HISTORY 303
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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HISTORY 303
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
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!
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Classes with CLAIRE TAYLOR

CLASSICS/HISTORY/POLISCI 362

Athenian Democracy

Credits unavailable

ATHENIAN DEMOCRACY explores key issues in the ideology and practice of Athenian democracy, examining values, institutions, and source material.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Claire Taylor

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
HISTORY 500

Reading Seminar in History

3 credits

HISTORY 500 is a reading seminar offering advanced exploration of selected topics through small group discussion and intensive engagement with historical materials.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

James SweetJames Feldman+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CLASSICS/HISTORY/POLISCI 362Athenian Democracy
Spring 2026HISTORY 500Reading Seminar in History
Spring 2026HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Fall 2025HISTORY 500Reading Seminar in History
Fall 2025HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2025CLASSICS/HISTORY/POLISCI 362Athenian Democracy
Spring 2025HISTORY 500Reading Seminar in History
Fall 2024HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Fall 2024HISTORY 500Reading Seminar in History
Spring 2024CLASSICS/HISTORY/POLISCI 362Athenian Democracy
Spring 2024HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Spring 2024HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2023HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Fall 2023HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Fall 2023HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2022HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Fall 2022HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Spring 2022CLASSICS/HISTORY 801Seminar-ancient History
Spring 2022HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Fall 2021HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Fall 2021HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Spring 2020HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Spring 2020HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2019HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Fall 2019HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Spring 2017CLASSICS/HISTORY 801Seminar-ancient History
Spring 2017HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Spring 2017HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2016HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Spring 2016HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Spring 2016HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2015HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Fall 2015HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2015HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2014CLASSICS/HISTORY 110The Ancient Mediterranean
Fall 2014HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Fall 2014HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2014HISTORY 999Independent Work
Spring 2014CLASSICS/HISTORY 801Seminar-ancient History
Spring 2014HISTORY 303A History of Greek Civilization
Spring 2014HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2013CLASSICS/HISTORY 110The Ancient Mediterranean
Fall 2013HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History

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