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History 201 was goated. We had to read a whole 200-page book in 4 hours, which wasn't very fun. Overall, I could tell that Professor Hayes cared deeply about her students and was very passionate about the content. Lectures were super interesting and delved deeply into the reading material. Plus, they were only once a week, which was good.Rate My Professors ↗
History 300 -- class is all busy work.Rate My Professors ↗
her lectures are super interesting and based on a lot of her own research, which is super cool for an intermediate class. graded on three essays, a midterm, and participation. would definitely recommend her classRate My Professors ↗
Really caring, structures the class well so you learn how to make a good argument. TA graded pretty easily. Lectures can be a bit dense but it's like she's sharing juicy gossip so it was super entertaining. She just wants what is best for the students so def would rec!Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures are important to attend, but engaging and interesting. Hayes cares about helping her students succeed, and was very helpful in office hours. Readings are helpful but you don't need to do them all. Grade is participation and writing-focused. Would recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
You can tell she is passionate about history. Gives good feedback, grades leniently and also encourages, but doesnt force, participation. Attendence matters. Only thing is, she talks alot throughout the entire lecture and often drops names/dates without any proper explanation/context. Overall solid teacher, would reccomended the courseRate My Professors ↗
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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
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 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 201 | The Historian's Craft |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY/LACIS 243 | Colonial Latin America: Invasion to Independence |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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