All she does is lecture ,but before tests she has a review and will pretty much give you the answers to the test questions. She give out the test questions as long as the class has a B or better average on the tests.

She is a good teacher. The tests are on her notes ONLY and you have to be prepared to write very fast. Classes are very interesting. She hates people talking in class. Loves chocolate.

Need to be able to write really fast to keep up. Tests are all out of her lecture. The vaguest details might be what seperates letter grades. She is very helpful to her students. Write anything down about New Zealand. Tough tests (essays) but nice teacher.

Ms. Vlachos is nice but she does have an attitude. She will give you the first test questions to take home but the class average must be a B in order to get the next set. She is extremely picky so beware of taking short cuts.

She's a character and has interesting takes on parts of history. She may come off as being difficult, but the class is easy if you attend and do your reading.

She may rattle on and seem like a real tough one, but if you need help and go to her office, she helps. Be the one who doesn't talk and actually takes notes and you will A-ce her class. I just kept to myself and studying with the study questions and I did WONDERFULLY!!

I really liked her alot. As long as you pay attention in class to what she talks and about take notes from that you'll get what is on the test. She even gives you the test questions a week ahead of time to give you time formulate your answers and up to the day before the test she'll look at your answers.

She is an amzing teacher but you HAVE to have a tape recorder because she talks so fast. She ests directly from her notes so don't bother buying the book.

I did not like her! She was cool, but she was not the most professional.

She is an AMAZING teacher. Before this class, I hated history, but I never wanted to miss this class because she made it so interesting. The tests are completely fill in the blank but she gives you the test a week ahead of time, plus, she meets with you before the tests and reads to see if you have the right answers. She grades pretty strictly.

Absolutely loved her! she's the most easiest teacher in the world!!! just go to class every time, write down everything she says, dont talk, and you'll make an A!!! she even gives the answers before the test and if you can't pass a test that you already have the answers to then plz, u might wanna consider a job that doesnt require education!

I really enjoyed the class and learned alot. I loved her approach to history.She is not typical. She is an amazing person!You have to attend class. The tests are soley based on her lectures with maybe a few readings from the book. She is very picky about the answers. She does give you the questions before the exams. I would take her again!

Her tests are a bit challenging but she is very fair.

I thought she was a cool lady. Once she warms up to the class (2 weeks) it becomes much cooler. You have to come to class to pass. She lectures 99% of the time, and tests are based on the lectures. She wants EXACTLY what she lectures on, and won't except other answers. Tests can be difficult. Exempts from final if you have an A going into it. 7/10

You have to be really lazy to not pass this class. She is really fun and interesting. Some people misinterpret her sense of humor and some think that she is mean but she is actually very helpful and nice. The test are hard if you do not study. Record the lectures. It will help you tremedously

She's from New Zealand and has a bit of an accent, but its easy to get over after the first class. If you can't write quickly, tape her class. lots of info on exams, but she will give you the questions about a week before and spend a class going over info (individually). NO MAP STUFF!!! Lots of info covered (Mesopotamia through cold war in 14 wks)

Very Good Teacher - will work with you on the answers for the test. Will give the questions prior to the test. Alot of memorization - just have to have an outline. Loved her.

GET A DIGITAL RECORDER! You can leave it on her desk and collect it after class. The test comes straight from her lectures and she provides the questions about a week in advance. Write down word-for-word what she said and you'll get an A. Spelling is not a problem; only when answering the New Zealand question. One cool professor! Take her!

She really knows her stuff... and expects you to know it as well. If you're really into history, she is the perfect professor. She is very helpful when questions are asked. Make sure you take good notes AS WELL AS record her classes because every test is verbatim what she says. Her class was enjoyable!

She gives you everything just like it should be and when she says d give her d and not dee. If you can do exactly what she wants and pay attention you will do great in the class. Really not too bad ended up learning alot from the class. Good teacher.

her tests are completely from the lectures. You should get a tape recorder for the class, it will make note taking easier, and you can get all the points on the test with all the information. she knows a lot of about the subject and i enjoyed her lectures, even though they could be boring at times

Ignore every other comment and listen to me. Get a recorder for this class; plan to be there almost every day. No book required. You don't have to pay attention because your recorder will do the job for you. Don't forget to get in study group after she gives you the test questions. Answer every question using your recorder with your group. Memorize

Everyone keeps making noise about how you need a tape recorder to pass her tests, but I didn't and I got an A. She's a brilliant lecturer and a good teacher. Her tests are detailed, but she gives you the questions before the test and basically all you have to do is memorize. The essay questions take some practice beforehand. I'd take her again.

Be ready to take notes but she gives you a copy of the test as a study guide....make sure you know everything on the study guide.

She is amazing!!! It is like going in and listening to someone tell you the story of history. You do need a tape recorder, but a lot of the time my information was in the notes I took in class. She seems like a real hard nose but she is super nice and cares about her students. I would take her again!!!

Vlachos rocks. She's a college lecturer in the old school sense. Once she warms up to the class (2 weeks) it becomes much cooler. You have to come to class to pass. Tests are based on the lectures. She wants EXACTLY what she lectures on, and won't accept other answers. Tests can be difficult. Exempts from final if you have an A going into it. 7/10

This class requires a voice recorder. Prof. Vlachos teaches history as if it is a story and you pretty much have to tell the story back to her on the test. She speaks very fast so taking notes is difficult. Attendance isn't required, but if you want to do well you should go. She is a lot nicer than people thinks and is always willing to help.

This teacher is awesome! I have never learned so much in a History class before. She is not boring and helps you learn in a different light. You do have to attend every class and take really good notes on her lectures, but she does allow you to use a tape recorder as a supplement. Take her class if you aren't afraid to take a lot of notes.

Vlachos is awesome! If you show up every class and take good notes you'll do fine. Tests are straight from the notes, no textbook needed. Sweet lady once you get to know her. I love her New Zealand accent!

Awesome class. First history class I enjoyed. She presents everything like a story rather than a lecture. GET A VOICE RECORDER! She moves very very quickly. Record the lectures, take notes, study, and you'll make an A and learn something.

Take excellent notes!!!

Ms. Vlachos is a fun teacher who seems to know a lot about the material she is teaching. She sits at front of classroom and talks the whole time, and is usually pretty funny. She has inclass questions usually every day and three tests the whole the semester. thats all that is graded. Dont let her catch you texting either

This lady is awesome. She tells history like she's sharing a story. She doesn't use technology at all. Her tests are pretty hard- all essay, with tons of info. However, she gives the questions to the class. I would recommend her. she is very funny, but super strict!

She is an amazing teacher. She knows what she us teaching and if you don't do well it's your own fault. She gives you the test questions and allows you to go over your answers with her. She'll tell you what you need to know for the test. Also, you must get a voice recorder for her class. I would record class, go back and write out everything that was said. I made an A in her class and loved every moment.

I was pretty sketch prior to taking this class, I read all the reviews and was intimidated. The truth is, she is NOT that bad at all. Go to class, make some friends, take notes, and attend the reviews and you'll be fine. It is a LOT of memorization but it's really not bad at all. I was worried as anything with this class and i ended up making an A!

She is very interesting! You'll take three tests in her class, the third being the final. If the class maintains a B average on the first test, she will continue to give the test questions. My class did not but she had us complete an assignment on what needed to be done to improve the average and then she gave us the questions.

She is hard. She definately knows what she wants from her students but if you take good notes and attend her class along with doing the study questions could should do alright. If you're not a good student and don't really care I would not take her though.

She sits and lectures. She is interesting and she does not repeat herself, so be an excellent note taker or BUY A RECORDER! Show up for the reviews, make a support group to get the right answer and study. Keep the class average over a B and you get the test question prior to test and review where she tells you if your answers are right. EASY A!

You have to attend every class.all the test questions are given in 100% oral notes. You have to be able to type or write fast, but it pays off. she will give you the test questions the day before the test. test is 100% essay, memorize the questions and answers and you will get an A.

Go to EVERY class, record everything using a recorder, memorize the test and you'll do great. She's pretty intimidating but if you talk to her she's VEREY helpful and will work with you to understand what she wants on her tests. It really wasn't that bad

Don't let the other reviews keep you from taking Professor Vlachos' class. Yes, the class is challenging, but she is available and eager to help any time you need it. If you earn them, she'll give you the test questions, and in my appointment with her she literally gave me answers for the second test an hour before I took it. I'd take her again. :D

This teacher is very strict in class but extremely friendly out of class. If you have a question all you have to do is ask and she will give you the exact answer. If she cant she will tell you where to find it. Show up to test reviews and your bound to pass. Only complaint was it was all talk, not many interactive things. RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The mixed reviews are due to people who wanted an easy A out of this class. She's not going to hand you your grade, so if you're looking for minimal work, stay away. If you want an interesting class with an wonderfully interesting professor, this professor is for you.

Good professor, great class. no presentation, lecture class. she has a good sense of humor and is very engaging outside of class. do the work she asks for you to do and you will do fine.

This was a pretty straightforward class-attend the lectures, take very good notes, and you will succeed. Take this class if you want to learn from a teacher with the rare kind of passion for her subject that makes an unforgettable learning experience. I only wish that she taught American History, or any other History class!

She is not easy, but not difficult either. All you have to do is to go to class regualarly and pay attention to everything she says. Rarely used the book.

She will not hand you your grade. However, history is my least favorite, I went to class, took notes, and briefly studied for the test and made an A. She is very helpful outside of class. She's quite witty, as well.

Bring a recorder, and you'll make an A.

Her Class is no walk in the park.. Its a great deal of information taught and the way she teaches its is better then any other. She tells a story. BUY A RECORDER: No handouts, no notes, no powerpoint ALL LECTURE... She gives the questions to the test and if everyone passes with 80% of higher give questions to the next test.. I got a B..

She has a unique way of teaching the subject that keeps your attention for the entire class. Don't expect an easy A though. It's all lecture and the tests are mostly short answer/essay. She does give out the questions a week prior to the test if the class maintains a test average of a B or higher. Invest in a tape recorder, for sure. I made an A.

Great professor. Buy a tape recorder, take good notes, find a quality study group. It's not an easy class, but I learned more in this class about history than any other history class I've taken. The tests are based entirely on the lecture, so come every day. This was one class that I wanted to go to every day. I wish she taught more classes.

Tape recorder is very useful unless you take great notes. Give questions b4 test and will go over your answers with you b4 you take the test. Tests are from the lectures and most are short answer and few are paragraph.

I hated history until I had this professor! She knows what she is talking about and shows an interest in what the students know. Sit in the front of the class, take great notes, go to class, and study. Super easy! She is open to review outside of class too! She does in class questions that don't count off but are basically showing attendance. LOVE!

She makes you learn it, not just memorize to spit it out on a test. The class is very difficult and she's hard to follow but very clear about what she wants from you. Show up and do the study guides and you'll be ok. Whatever grade you get, is the grade you earn. She makes you work for it, so be prepared to WORK. NO PPT's. She lectures, you listen.

She's tough, and the class consist of 3 test one being the final. In class (which is a free 10%), and a paper. You HAVE to study. She is very nice, and helpful outside class. Her constant demonizing of the USA, and American jokes are a bit much sometimes.

Professor Vlachos is a great professor. It's a lower level course and the people how give her bad reviews just don't want to do the work. I'm a freshman and I came to college knowing that work will be giving, it's not like high school. If you do your work you will be fine. Plus she has a nice accent :) Loved Loved Loved HER!

she is AMAZING!!! In her class, you will know that you are in college to learn. Very challenging but there is no way you would leave this class without learning and retaining information. History became more fun for me with her class. make sure you have a tape recorder. she is a true historian because she does not use handout. its in a story format

Love her. She's tough. Bring a recorder. All tests are essay, but she gives you the questions to the essay in advance and goes over it. She's big on concepts, not so much specific dates. She brought history to life and I enjoyed the class. I usually hate history classes, fyi.

She eats and breathes history. Absolutely fascinating. Definitely difficult to get an A on the tests if you don't have all the needed content in your answers, but she gives help when you ask for it. I definitely recommend this professor if you can get some information about her from someone who's had her before so you know who she tests. Thumbs up.

Awesome Professor! She's a walking history book. Doesn't use text book. Make sure you bring a recorder. Very helpful. Start writing essay as soon as she hands it to you. She will help review if you finish it early. Not an easy A but if you work for it, it will be worth it.

Amazing professor!! Skip the book and buy a recorder, but take notes too. Very enjoyable class. Will give you the questions prior to the test, but only if the class keeps a B average. Three tests and one paper are your only grades, so keep up. She grades tough, but fair. Don't goof off in class or she will throw you out. Love her!!!

This woman is literally a walking history book. She is even writing her own textbook. If you record her class and go back and listen to them and write everything she says, you will do wonderful on her test. She has in class assignments everyday, so attendance is a good thing to keep up with. Don't buy the textbook, buy a recorder

vlachos is a great professor. her lectures are straight from her brain, so be prepared to write/type fast or record. 3 tests, a paper (1,500 words), in classes for attendance, and a primary source event (very easy). gives you the questions on the test based on the class average for the prior test. take notes, study, and you'll do well.

Class Not Mandatory, but you NEED TO GO TO CLASS & record her lectures! Test study guides are given, exact to test material. If you are struggling in the course, let her know and she WILL help you and your class grade!!!! Very sweet and easy going if you show you are actually trying. Her lectures are interesting and she has funny jokes!!

Every class, she will talk. No online notes, not written notes, IT IS ALL ORAL!!!!!! She tells you exactly what will be on the tests, but you have to write it all out EXACTLY THE WAY SHE WANTS IT. She has a slight accent, but she lets you record her lectures to go over later. Overall, I would recommend her.

She knows her stuff and is a very interesting person. She gives you the questions to the test but if you want an A you need to go to office hours because she grades really tough. She talks really fast so you can't write everything she says but she wrote the book so if you buy the book it is everything she says in class.

I love Professor Vlachos. She's SO understanding and kind. Lectures are key to passing. She wrote the online book. It goes hand in hand with lectures. SHE WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR GRADE IF YOU ASK. You must work very hard for your grade, but SHE GIVES YOU THE TEST QUESTIONS AND LETS YOU ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THEM. Essay not hard AT ALL. A+++ professor

The content isn't difficult, but the way she grades is. She only teaches what she thinks is most important in history & grades the same. Example: Q:What happened in 1941? A: Pearl Harbor. Incorrect, Germany invaded Russia. Even though both are correct, she will only mark you write if you're in sign with her opinions of what is most important.

Loved her! As long as you pay attention in class and take notes, you will do well.

I liked her as a person, but not as a professor. I didn't like that she used her own online "book". And even though she gives the answers to her tests, it's too much to memorize when you are taking harder upper level classes. It's unrealistic to retain the info she presents through memorization. Also be sure to record her lectures on your phone!

She is tough, but this is college. Not a babysitter. It is time to grow up. I love the way her class is ran. If you have questions ASK. Turn in homework without her telling you or get zeros. She does talk fast about the material. (Record her) she mentions things not in the book, but goes off of it completely. Must take online quizzes. Love her

You have to buy her online book (helps with the tests), 3 tests, 1 final ( like the other tests), collects in class notes every day, small homework assignments, 1 short essay, gives question for her tests but you have to find the full answers by yourself,grades very tough, she is funny and cynical and I like her but I would NOT take her again

It is a difficult class if you're lazy or don't attend. No powerpoints so show up and write down EVERYTHING she says. She, however is very interesting. I took her 8am, never missed a class. ASK ASK ASK ASK for help, she gives it as long as you prove you paid attention. IF you lose the test questions buy her chocolate and apologize as a class.

This was the hardest I've worked for a B but you can get an A if you are willing to try. You just need to read the book, come to class, memorize a lot of information for each test, record the lectures, ask questions, and most importantly write the full length responses for the test questions that she gives you ahead of time and actually study them.

I absolutely despise history classes, but loved coming to this class. I'm not usually one for mandatory attendance, but you have to go to her class because she doesn't upload powerpoints. That being said, it was a pleasure listening to a true historian go on about different subjects. Honestly, one of the classes I miss the most.

Three tests, a paper, final and a few homework assignments here and there. Her lectures are interesting but the tests and final make a large portion of the grade you receive. Make sure you study and form study groups, no way to pass without them. It says the textbook is required but we didn't use it once

Good teacher

Vlachos is a hilarious teacher who makes class fun every day. She is from New Zealand, so there's an accent. She gives Two Tests & A Final. THE QUESTIONS FOR EACH TEST IS GIVEN OUT 1 WEEK BEFORE THE TEST; THE STUDY GUIDE IS THE TEST WORD FOR WORD! Recording devices can be left on her desk for each lecture. NO REASON NOT TO PASS/GET AN A.

Two tests, a final and a term paper. The questions are given 1 week before each test and a review session the following class day where each student is allowed to go up to her desk and ask one question from the test (not the New Zealand questions). Memorize the questions and answers to get an A. Do not buy the textbook

Her class is a really hard class, but something about the way she told the stories made history a little less boring for me. She is tough, but it was worth having her class.