Very hard grader. But her midterm and final were cool because it was take home. Long paper at end of class.

True, she is an EXTREMELY hard grader, but i enjoyed the class GREATLY. it was the only class i actually looked forward to going to. i would recommend her to someone who wants to learn about american cultures... to someone who just wants to take the easiest gen ed's possible, take a different class.

This was a summer class and so it was shorter, but she makes class interesting and even uses videos. It wasn't difficult, but she does expect you to think about what you are reading. Way less reading than most history teachers give in a 300 level class. Expect to have to make comments in class because it is part of the grade, but no big deal.

Based on the previous ratings I do not think people realize that they are in college. College is meant to be a challenge, & challenging courses show just how intelligent people are. The class & teacher will definitely challenge you, so bring your "A" game if your up for it.

Dr. Wood is a great teacher I have had her twice one for slavery and the old south and am currently in His 309. She is very helpful and wants you to succeed. she grades hard but thats because she wants to challenge you. She is extremely interesting and very knowledgeable. I recommend taking her!

She is an excellent professor, but grades pretty tough. If you go into it knowing that you are going to be critiqued heavily on your papers, then you will be fine. She is real helpful and easy to get along with. She really cares about the subject matter and the students. I recommend her definitely.

Professor Wood is a very challenging professor but I like her. She is a tough grader but I feel that I am learning a lot in that class, although it is a gen ed class.

Best teacher I have ever had. I laugh at the comments on her, "expects you to come to class," "tests are hard." Of course, it is college, it isn't supposed to be easy.

Dr. Wood is a very good professor. She knows what she's talking about and is pretty clear on explanations. This is not an easy gen ed though so if you don't want to put in the effort don't take it. She grades hard on papers but you only really need to read the novels that you write your paper on, I spark noted the rest and got an A in the class.

Dr. Wood is the best professor I've had, and I'm not a history major. The person below clearly didn't want to do any work and probably shouldn't be in college. Dr. Wood is a great speaker and she engages the class really well. I learned a ton.

Good class. Dr. Wood is great. She really helped me when I went to see her. She knows her stuff.

There are two papers each worth alot of points, a midterm and a final each worth alot of points, and I think 13 weekly online exams. As long as you go to every single class and take very good notes the class isn't too bad.

Prof. Wood is a really great professor. Her standards are high, but you learn! (something these other commenters clearly didn't want to do) She cares and she'll help you. I'll definitely take another class with her.

Although her course was tough for a 100 level, it taught me way more than just history. Dr. Wood's style of teaching taught me how to take good & effective notes. Her essay-based tests and other papers helped improve my writing skills and prepare me for my major classes. If you put forth the effort, you WILL receive an A.

Dr. Wood is an amazing professor. It is not an easy class, but its not supposed to be. Her lectures are clear and very helpful. She is a tough grader but you can get easy points by taking the weekly quizzes and attending movie nights. She is also very helpful and willing to work with you. If you put in the time and effort you can get an A.

Very hard grader but she is a very sweet person. I suggest not taking this class unless you are truly interested in history and are up for a challenge. There are weekly online assessments, two movie screenings, two 3-5 page papers and a midterm and a test. She doesn't take attendance but if you want to do well i suggest going to class.

You learn a lot in this class - it made me like History for the first time. She's a great lecturer and does lots of discussion. I don't know what the person below meant -- I'm a Republican, but found her really even-handed. She's just explaining different points of view from the past. Lots of extra credit points available for those who try.

Amy Wood expects a lot from students, but she keeps the lectures pretty interesting. Its an easy B if you just do the work, but I suggest going in for her office ours and the TA's if you can when writing the paper, that's where I lost the majority of points. She's tough but overall I enjoyed the class

I moderately enjoy history but this was one of the best classes I have taken. The information is pretty neat and she explains it so well. If you do the reading and go to class, the tests are a breeze. She is a tough grader, though, and almost everything is essay (tests, 2 papers, and half the quiz points weekly). I hate writing and got through.

I saw some negative reviews on her before taking the class but out of all my professors, Dr. Wood is the one I know best. She sincerely cares about me in her class and is very helpful whenever I need it. I can sometimes get distracted during her lectures but still do very well on the quizzes and essays. She is a harsh grader but not too bad.

DO NOT TAKE IF NON HISTORY MAJOR! She is an extremely tough grader and expects a lot from her students but she is a fabulous teacher. I am a history major and her lectures were very interesting to me. Weekly online open-note quizzes, two papers, mid term and final exam. If you skip class you will 100% not pass. Excellent teacher for his majors

Fantastic teacher. Passionate and knowledgeable about what she teaches. Her classes are definitely challenging, but you will gain so much out of them. Very friendly and goes out of her way to help her students. For the history buffs (or Good Will Hunting fans, I suppose), she is the daughter of Gordon Wood, History Professor at Brown University

I'm not even a history major but I absolutely loved coming to her HIS 136 class. Her lectures were long, but very interesting. You MUST attend class because her tests are all based on what she goes over in class and that material only. Papers were difficult but she is more than willing to help if you ask. Overall loved this class.

Dr. Wood is possibly the best professor I have had at ISU. She has taught me so much about history. She has also taught me so much about my writing. She really cares for her students and she wants you to succeed. Put in the work, show you're trying, and talk to her during office hours. If you really want to do well in her class, you will.

She has lots of credit/no-credit and in-class writing assignments and if you miss them, you are basically screwed. You can only miss two in-class assignments and one credit/no-credit assignment, she's a very tough grader on her papers and you need to be willing to read and work for it. The quizzes are not too bad, but you need to write well.

I have taken three classes by her and loved them all. they were supper interesting and helpful. She has a lot of reading and work which is to be expected because its COLLEGE! she has helped me to be a better writer and thinker. If you want an easy class go with something else.

Do the readings. Do the readings. DO THE READINGS. Take notes during lectures, cause there are plenty of ReggieNet quizzes. I learned a lot from Professor Wood. She does not test you on the textbook, so make sure you focus on readings and lectures for the two exams. Papers and quizzes are your grade; pay attention and take notes and youll be fine!

I absolutely loved Dr. Wood. The class is hard and she makes you work for it for sure, but her lectures are very interesting if you really pay attention. Read the book and take lots of notes. She is always available outside of class and actually wants her students to succeed. Would definitely take her again.

Dr. Wood will make you work for your grade however she is the best teacher of content I've ever had. She makes you work hard so you understand the content, and she will make you a better writer by the end of her course whether you like it or not.

Amy was very approachable, and she always gave very specific feedback and would let you know what to add or fix before things were due, but she could be a tough grader at times. Her lectures were very interesting and she always valued class participation even over zoom. If you read the textbook and go to class you should be fine

Professor Wood really knows the content and delivers it with great enthusiasm. If you take notes and prepare for a weekly quiz you will do just fine in this class. I appreciate that she shot it down the middle like a historian should, no bias. She leaves the class to form their own opinions with the information she provides. Great professor!

I learned so much in this class. Dr.Wood is incredible and hands down one of my favorite professors I've had. She isn't difficult you just need to take good notes in class to do well on the quizzes. She is encouraging and kind, most of the bad reviews are kids who didn't go or thought they would pass without trying. don't be scared of the reviews

Prof Wood Is an AMAZING lecturer. Her lectures left me thinking about them for the rest of the week. She expects you to be very engaged in class but its not hard to accomplish that. She really wants you to be show your comprehension and application skills and that will get you the A! No phones or getting up in class very strict about disruption!