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Enjoyed this class a lot! Professor Kinzley is super engaging in lectures. The TA for this class was great as well. However: be prepared to ask for guidance (some of the assignment descriptions are vague).Rate My Professors ↗
Weekly chances for 1-2 page writing assignments - only do 5 total. Lectures are primarily verbal, and class contains a fair amount of discussion outside of section. We had a few intense group projects (two debates + a roleplay game). Kinzley himself is a king, though the feedback on exams (etc.) can be a little vague due to time constraints.Rate My Professors ↗
I specifically choose courses with Kinzley because he's fantastic. Quite a few writing assignments through the sem and a large project at the end of the class, but if you manage your time it's doable. Cares deeply about individuals' learning; lectures are entertaining (and useful)! Would rate a 6/5 if I could. All-around fantastic person & prof.Rate My Professors ↗
I wish every prof was as good as Kinzley. His lectures are so engaging and interesting, he is passionate about what he teaches and it really shows. Fair grading and reasonable workload. A chunk of his lecture time is spent on audience participation, so make sure to do readings. He doesn't post slides so notes are important.Rate My Professors ↗
He is an amazing professor with organized course work. The logic is clear, and the workload is fine. The only bad thing is the group in the group project is so large (about 10 persons) that it is not possible to make everybody work.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed this class, he sent out video lectures to watch, and we had a group discussion. I need to watch the lectures and discussion mandatory. Weekly short paper (2-3) pages, 2 midterms, and exam. Interesting lectures and reading were provided in canvas, maybe 30 pages a week.Rate My Professors ↗
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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 2013: 3.70 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2017: 3.83 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.62 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026HISTORY 681 is a mentored independent research and thesis writing course for honors students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 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 600 | Advanced Seminar in History |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| 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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