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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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Examines the disintegration of traditional Chinese society under Western imperialism, the rise of nationalism, and revolutionary movements in modern China (1800-1949).
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.34 GPA, 65.1% A/AB (n=43 letter grades); Fall 2017: 3.48 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.50 GPA, 80.6% A/AB (n=36 letter grades).
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors students.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored independent research and thesis writing on an original topic for honors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed study in history conducted under the supervision of a faculty member, graded on a lettered basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
INDEPENDENT WORK is directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN/HISTORY 341 | History of Modern China, 1800-1949 |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| 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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