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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 focusing on the development of research skills and intensive writing through the analysis of primary and secondary sources.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Eric CarlssonCindy Cheng+6 more

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026
HISTORY 682

Senior Honors Thesis

1–3 credits

HISTORY 682 is a mentored independent research and thesis writing course for honors students, requiring concurrent enrollment in HISTORY 680.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Allison UsecheBrandon Bloch+6 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
HISTORY/RELIGST 411

The Enlightenment and Its Critics

Credits unavailable

Explores European intellectual history from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, focusing on Enlightenment thought and its critics.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Eric Carlsson

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Spring 2026HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2026HISTORY/RELIGST 411The Enlightenment and Its Critics
Fall 2025HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2025HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2025HISTORY 999Independent Work
Spring 2025HISTORY/RELIGST 209Western Intellectual and Religious History Since 1500
Fall 2024HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Fall 2024HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2024HISTORY/RELIGST 208Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Spring 2024HISTORY/RELIGST 411The Enlightenment and Its Critics
Fall 2023HISTORY/RELIGST 409Christianity in the Atlantic World, 1500-1800
Spring 2023HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Fall 2022HISTORY/RELIGST 209Western Intellectual and Religious History Since 1500
Spring 2022HISTORY/RELIGST 208Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Fall 2021HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Fall 2020HISTORY 229Explorations in Transnational/comparative History (humanities)
Fall 2020RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Spring 2020HISTORY/RELIGST 411The Enlightenment and Its Critics
Fall 2019HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Spring 2019HISTORY/RELIGST 209Western Intellectual and Religious History Since 1500
Fall 2018HISTORY/RELIGST 208Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Spring 2018HISTORY 229Explorations in Transnational/comparative History (humanities)
Spring 2018HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2018RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Fall 2017HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2017HISTORY 283Intermediate Honors Seminar-studies in History
Spring 2017RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Fall 2016HISTORY/RELIGST 209Western Intellectual and Religious History Since 1500
Spring 2016HISTORY/RELIGST 208Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Spring 2015HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2014HISTORY 229Explorations in Transnational/comparative History (humanities)
Fall 2014RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Spring 2014HISTORY/RELIGST 208Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Fall 2013HISTORY 223Explorations in European History (h)
Fall 2013RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Spring 2013HISTORY 500Reading Seminar in History
Spring 2013RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Fall 2012HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2012RELIGST 699Directed Study
Spring 2012HISTORY 223Explorations in European History (h)
Spring 2012ILS/RELIGST 234Genres of Western Religious Writing
Spring 2012RELIGST 699Directed Study
Fall 2011HISTORY 223Explorations in European History (h)
Fall 2011RELIGST 400Topics in Religious Studies - Humanities
Spring 2011ILS/RELIGST 234Genres of Western Religious Writing
Fall 2010HISTORY/RELIGST 208Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Spring 2010HISTORY 699Directed Study

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