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Eric Carlsson

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Raw average: 4.83/5 from 18 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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HIST208 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Had clear, achievable expectations. Lectures were very conversational and engaging. One of my favorite professors I've had.
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HIST411 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Eric is extremely caring and does a great job of showing attention to all students and ensuring they understand material in their own way. He is entertaining and motivating as a lecturer. Definitely reccomend.
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HIST209 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Carlsson is a great professor. He really likes it when you participate in class. He's a tougher grader than other history professors but he is really caring and accessible. Really sweet guy and interesting class.
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HIST209 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Carlsson is my most favorite professor of all time. He cares so much, is incredibly knowledgeable, and is so willing to learn. The readings are difficult, but doable, and the workload is appropriate for the level of the class. Would recommend taking anything with him if you can, or just talking to him.
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HIST208 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I took 208 and 209 with him a few years ago, and I still find myself thinking about some of the lectures and reading material even to this day after graduation. If youre searching for answers to tough, abstract questions, these courses are for you. Not because he has answers, but because its one of the few times in life you can explore them.
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HIST209 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Carlsson is one of my favorite professors, and he went out of his way to make sure that I got into another class of his when it was already full. His lectures are interesting and he really encourages sharing your thoughts (participation is graded). He is a fair grader on essays and is very willing to work with you outside of class.
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Classes with Eric Carlsson

HISTORY 600

Advanced Seminar in History

3 credits

An advanced seminar where students apply research skills to a historical topic, producing a project with original analysis through intensive writing and discussion.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.54 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.50 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Spring 2027HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 699Directed Study
Spring 2027HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2026HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Fall 2026HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 698Directed Study
Fall 2026HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2026HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2026HISTORY/RELIGST 409Christianity in the Atlantic World, 1500-1800

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