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John Hall

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Raw average: 4.42/5 from 19 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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His345 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Hall is one of the best in the History program. Fantastic lectures and readings, you will learn a lot in any of his courses. I took three of his, including my capstone. Accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. Lectures are heavy showing up and note-taking is a must.
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201 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
long lectures, no rubrics. very high standards
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His345 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Hall is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate. However, this class is designed primarily for ROTC members, and as a non-member, it can feel a bit isolating and daunting. While it was overall insightful and interesting, I wouldn't recommend it for that key reason.
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HIS137 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Amazing professor, definitely take this class!
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His345 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Hall is a very good professor. He knows a lot and cares about students just as much. His lectures are interesting and the humor he injects every once in a while makes students feel at ease. This shouldn't be understated considering his mightily intimidating resume. I recommend taking his honors section--learn as much as you can from him!
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His345 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Hall's lectures are cool, the content is very interesting, and I leaned a ton from this class. Definitely sign up for his honors discussion, its worth it. However, he is an extremely tough grader; I put a lot of time and effort into my term paper and he said my work was gross in his feedback, I didn't like that very much.
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Classes with John Hall

HISTORY 137

The History of War in Film

3 credits

HISTORY 137 critically examines over fifteen war films globally, testing the Truffaut Rule and evaluating movies as historical sources.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 73.5% A/AB (n=83 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.86 GPA, 93.7% A/AB (n=79 letter grades).

John HallDavid Hice+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Fall 2025
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.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.64 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.65 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

Brandon BlochPatrick Iber+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–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.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Stephen KantrowitzAllison Useche+34 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
HISTORY 699

Directed Study

1–4 credits

HISTORY 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Stephen KantrowitzGiuliana Chamedes+44 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
HISTORY 958

Seminar-american Military History

1–3 credits

HISTORY 958 is a seminar covering readings on U.S. military history.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 3.84 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2013: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

John Hall

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sample
HISTORY 999

Independent Work

1–6 credits

HISTORY 999 is an independent work course involving directed study under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Stephen KantrowitzGiuliana Chamedes+54 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026HISTORY 137The History of War in Film
Fall 2026HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2026HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 698Directed Study
Fall 2026HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2026HISTORY 958Seminar-american Military History
Fall 2026HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 999Independent Work

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