3.9

Carol Cini

History - De Anza College

3.9
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
68%
Would Retake
693
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

68%

Would Retake

693

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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693 total ratings

5

417

4

90

3

39

2

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1

110

What Students Say

This class is even more stressful than my other classes

HIS17C - 1.0 rating

Take her if you want to be challenged mentally and love working extra hard for good grades

HST17C - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

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Based on 123 grades
Most common grades:
A (89)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 163 reported grades
A: 89
Not sure yet: 24
Rather not say: 9
B: 8
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Caring (97)
Amazing lectures (89)
Hilarious (85)
Inspirational (79)
EXTRA CREDIT (68)
Tough grader (67)
Get ready to read (57)
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HIST2

5.0

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HISTORY17A

4.7

(3)

HIST17B

4.6

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HIST17C

4.6

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HIST17A

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Reviews (300)
3.0
2.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2022

80% of your grade is based on two short essays. the rest is from lengthy discussion posts. overall easy class and you learn a lot but it made me nervous that you dont know where you stand in the class until the very end.

So many papers
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
HIST17C
Jul 3, 2022
Would take again

Great class! Films were awesome, especially on U.S. in the world and civil rights in 1960s and made it relevant to today. Discussions were quick to do, with some homework questions in them, but they are easy to look up, & interesting. This class had clear information in Canvas on explaining everything, and you can make the films go faster. : ) Fun.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2022
Would take again

Prof really made this class interesting and easy to follow in Canvas, the films helped a lot with understanding the history. She's also very nice prof and helpful in office hours, and she's helps you with improvements and has some extra credit. Also very organized online class, one of best. I double counted this hist class for GE & US hist at CSU.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2022
Would take again

Excellent history class with extra credit to help out. Very clear and entertaining.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
HIS17C
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 14, 2022

Had her in Fall 2021 asynchronous. Very thorough and concise professor, everything is laid out for you. Grade reflected off of really long discussion posts (10 total), two essays (midterm and final), plus short answer midterm. Discussions would take forever to complete due to watching so many films and citing so many documents. No late work.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2022
Would take again

This course was a good one, with great films on modern U.S. especially on 1960s. Flexible class, you can do the discussion posts any time you want during the week, very reasonable, & you can speed up films, and there is plenty of time to do the exams, plus free points for 1 discussion post. Prof is nice & gives helpful feedback in office hours.

Inspirational
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jul 18, 2022
Would take again

One of the best teachers and makes the class fun. I took her in-person History 17A - highly recommend. This professor helps you a lot and shows interesting sides to history connecting to today's issues. Loved movies on the American Revolution and its impact for people over time, also how Native Americans built huge pyramids. Has some extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2022

tones of work every week. Ready to spend 1+ hour on every discussion which is on every week. Vague grading in discussion, she won't give you feedback nor she grade your discussion quickly. I got my grade after finishing the semester.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
5.0
HIS17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2022

Whatever you do, do not take her asynchronously, it's very true that you have a discussion every week, and the midterm and final are essays that you must do, graded by very few things, midterm and final are worth 200 points each, while discussions are only worth 100 and you have 10 of them throughout the quarter, 500 points in total

Get ready to read
So many papers
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
HIST17A
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

Great class and awesome films. I double counted this class for GE and U.S. History graduation requirement at CSU. This history class by this prof is the way to go, if you need an online history class. Excellent teacher. Has some extra credit to help.

Inspirational
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

I took both her online History 17A and her IN Person History 17C classes in the past. Both were really good, but the in person class was the best since we had so much fun in the class and I learn better in person. And this prof explains things in a really clear way, with good films and role plays that made us laugh. & helps you after class also.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2022

Aside from the numerous and obvious fake reviews she writes, her lectures aren't the worst. However, this lets you see the kind of person she is who is attempting to inflate her ego in every way possible. Lecture heavy, easy exams IMO, tough grader on paper who expects you to write at dissertation-level. Easy TBH, but I will never take her again.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Really good class in person and great films. She's a very nice professor and cares about her students. She spent a lot of time helping me in office hours, so I was able to make a high grade. And she has extra credit to help.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Great teacher. This was a fun class, and she has pictures for all of her lectures. and good films like on the American Revolution and Native Americans who built amazing pyramids as big as those in Egypt that is amazing. Also one of the best organized, so you know what is coming and can plan your week easily. Thank you!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
1.0
3.0
HIST17
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 9, 2023

She gives the wordiest instructions, so get ready to READ. She sends out so many unorganized emails. Her hw is not impossible to do but you will take all night to do it. Even just to read it takes forever. Doesn't really teach, she just gives you a lot of readings and videos to do. It's a no for me.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
2.0
3.0
HIST17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 14, 2023

1476 words. That's how long the overwhelming INSTRUCTIONS are for the weekly discussion post. Aint nobody reading all of that. Just busywork with no learning. That's all I gotta say.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Feb 15, 2023
Would take again

Great class. I prefer in person classes and this was a fun professor. She explains things really clear. And she helped me raise my grade with help during office hours. Loved the films on World War 2 and the 1960s. Also, we had fun discussions and I like how this class made things relevant to today. Highly recommend this prof for U.S. history.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Feb 17, 2023
Would take again

She's a very good teacher. Has good jokes. Made history class entertaining. And learned a lot. Plus, the class has some extra credit. Thank you!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Feb 17, 2023
Would take again

It's an excellent class, really enjoyed the films. she gives you good feedback during office hours, and there were interesting discussions in the class, connecting up to important issues today.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
2.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 22, 2023

This class was not the most challenging, but it is not an easy A. You need to put in significant work to get an A. The instructions and barrage of emails are extremely wordy and sometimes confusing. Overall, not the worst professor, but not the best.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2023
Would take again

Recommend this prof for a good class HIST 17C with interesting films. Also, She gives extra credit that can raise up your grade. Had good time during the discussions in class in person. We had some great role plays. Will take another class with her next quarter.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
HST17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 27, 2023

*sarcasm* If you like to read crazy instructions for discussions, long and unorganized emails, multiple films that are 1 hr long to answer ONE simple question... Then take her :) If you don't want to enjoy learning, this is the class for you. Take her if you want to be challenged mentally and love working extra hard for good grades.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Feb 27, 2023
Would take again

GREAT CLASS! This is my 2nd Online class with this prof. The class is one of the best organized in Canvas, very clear, and discussions are graded a lot just on participation, pretty easy to do. The class is very reasonable and flexible, so you can get it done on your own time. Films were awesome, you can speed them up. Highly Recommend. Made an A.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Feb 27, 2023
Would take again

This professor helped me a lot, so I would like to say that her online class was what I needed with my schedule at a job, and she is really nice and very accessible by email and by phone. It's a straightforward, fairly easy class with interesting films, clear instructions, really helpful feedback she gives, and extra credit raised me a full grade.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2023
Would take again

Recommend this prof, great teacher, and she gives lots of hints for tests at helpful review sessions. I am a returning student, I loved how she uses pictures for all lectures, great films, & brings in current events for history's impact. & you can ask questions in the in-person class and getting to meet other students and meet with prof in person.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 15, 2023

Avoid her classes. There's so much to read, and her prompts are unclear most of the time. This class is even more stressful than my other classes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2023
Would take again

Really good class I took in person fairly easy GE in my opinion. She increases up your scores plus has extra credit. We had good discussions in class, she is pretty funny, and it was good meeting people. made a high grade. Films were cool on Native Americans, also American Revolution. Also took her online class - clear & organized in Canvas.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Mar 17, 2023
Would take again

Class was excellent and glad i took in person, prof is really nice, and she helps you a lot with extra points. I loved films on civil rights movements of 1960s and on issues overseas connecting to events today. Makes the history interesting and relevant to what we're dealing with. She speaks really clearly, good for me as international student.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2023
Would take again

This professor is very helpful teacher. Knows the history very well and makes it entertaining with pictures for every lecture, and good music! Films were awesome. Multiple choice is pretty easy, especially if you go to reviews she has in class where she gives a lot of hints for the tests. Recommending her on campus Hist 17C class. Beautiful DeAnza.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Mar 19, 2023
Would take again

History 17A in person was a fun class. Prof has extra credit, raised me up to higher grade. And she stays after class, so it's easier to get help. Liked great movies on exploring New World and on the American Revolution with different people's protests for rights, plus we had interesting discussions on how it's still affecting people today.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: D+
Apr 12, 2023

This professor was awful!!! Her lectures might be somewhat interesting but she goes so fast. A student asked to go slower but she refused. She also will only grade 3 test, including midterm, and final. Do not take this class unless you want to be miserable. Her rules for her class are unreasonable, and unfair.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: D
Apr 12, 2023

Do not take her class. This was probably the worse professor I have so far. She always goes over time and her lectures are very fast an unclear. You can only do hand written notes you can't use any computer to type notes . She also never post your grade until the quarter is over so you don't know what current grade you have.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

She's a very nice professor and really knows the history and makes it interesting with photos and films. One of the best classes I took. Lectures for me were very clear, she explains things in a good way. She gives a lot of hints for tests. Easy multiple choice imo. And gives grades out on time and curved up the scores to help. Highly recommend.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

This Online class History 17A was really well organized, and I liked the awesome films & you can speed them up. Professor was easy to reach by email and phone and helped with good feedback. There is extra credit and she gives you a free points discussion and you can miss another one for any reason. This class was good to have a flexible schedule.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Recommend her in-person class HIST 17C. She has great films and music every week and lectures were good. Speaks very clearly. and in class she gives out tips for the tests to help, and raised up all scores. Also, it was good to meet other students in person when we had class discussions and those were fun. One of the best teachers.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
HIS17A
May 11, 2023

Please don't take her if you are not interested in History. She required to read a lot and watch long-time boring documentary. Besides, discussion every weeks required a lot of work with many different weird requirements to complete. Also her handout has many errors, which make us hard to understand the content.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
May 19, 2023

Professor Cini tries her best at providing long emails about her assignments to her students. While she does give extra credit, it's not enough to save you from the exams that are about 90% of your grade and will be graded at the end of the quarter. You will not be able to see your grades until the end of the quarter so good luck getting feedback.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
May 29, 2023
Would take again

I thought this was a great online class, professor was very helpful. She returned emails and phone calls pretty quick, helped me a lot with my essay and so I made a an A. Discussions were pretty easy, Extra Credit raised me a full grade. Canvas layout was well organized. Double counted this class for GE and the CSU history graduation requirement.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17C
May 29, 2023
Would take again

Recommend this online HIST 17C with this good prof. Interesting films especially on 1960s and WW2 and you can make them go faster to save time. Only 1 Discussion per week & you can get 2 free ones for free points. She cares about her students and gave lots of extensions for everyone and she gives you helpful feedback. Took her HIST 17A also.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 2, 2023

There are 10 discussions, which combined are worth 20% of your grade. Midterm and final essays make up the other 80%. A single discussion is worth 5% of your grade and for every discussion she makes you watch at least one 40min documentary to answer a single question. One discussion needed us to watch 5 films to answer a single question. Bad class.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Really good in person class, this professor was very entertaining with great jokes. Also she does give you extra free points on the tests. For the multiple choice, she gives a lot of hints in the review sessions in class, so if you go to class on those days, you are good to go. I liked how she made the history relevant to important issues today.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

This online class was organized great. Plus awesome films. There's only 8 Discussions for the whole quarter because she gives you 2 free discussions. There are some questions to answer, but it's pretty easy and interesting, and she grades most of discussions on participation, so it's easy to get full points. Midterm & final also pretty easy, imo.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17C
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

This was a flexible online class so i could choose the time that it was fitting my schedule each week. And the professor is very nice and fun. also she was very accessible by email and she helps you a lot during office hours by phone. I thought the films were a good way to learn and makes it easier. Also you can speed up the films to save time.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Recommended. Prof is very clear and this online class was interesting. Only 8 discussions out of 10, because she lets you miss 2 and still get points. And there's only 2 tests. Very reasonable and it was the only way I could go to college since I have a job, so this class was great. Made an A.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Jun 22, 2023

The discussion are not graded until semester is over, you won't know if you are passing the class or not since no grade in posted. She put limit on how many pages the essay needs to be but she will take away points because there wasn't enough explanation. The instruction for the essay are very confusing and very long about 5000 words.

4.0
1.0
HIST17A
Jul 2, 2023
Would take again

Great class. I prefer in person classes because I am international student and this professor speaks in a very clear way. Also she gave extra points to help. And her class was fun with good lectures and good pictures. She helps a lot with clear comments and there are chances for extra credit. And she is a nice person also.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2023
Would take again

Professor was really helpful for this online History 17C. It's organized really well in Canvas with interesting films, good learning experience. Prof gives helpful feedback pretty quickly, has office hours by phone. there's 2 free discussions, exam questions are given ahead of time. She gave us a good curve that raised me up to an A.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Jul 2, 2023
Would take again

I thought this was an excellent online class. One of the best teachers and very accessible. She does give you free points for 2 discussions and gives a lot of extensions to help everybody do well. Only 2 exams. Films were awesome and you can speed them up to save time. I took her in person class also and she's great teacher.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 6, 2023

lack of organization, obscure grader, overbearing class instructions for assignments that she randomly graded for completion. she hasn't posted grades for summer yet so any review for summer 23 is def a bot. she extended deadlines to cover her lateness which was so annoying if u already did the hw/like to plan. do urself a favor and don't take it.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 8, 2023
Would take again

She's a very nice professor. She gave a curve of extra points to help everyone. Also she gave plenty of feedback to help and also helped me a lot in office hours. She had a bad flu, so she gave us an extension until she recovered. That helped me, so I had time to catch up due to my job and make a high grade in the class. Recommend this class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
3.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: B
Jul 11, 2023

she isn't good but isn't bad if you're looking for an easy a and you're not a history major, i would suggest not taking this. if you just put effort into your notetaking for the lectures and actually read the assigned readings, you will get an a. lectures were overtime and the docu. films were unnecessary... it set us back with our course schedule

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

This online class worked great with my schedule. Only 1 assignment to do each week, and you can just go into Canvas on 1 day of your choice. Class was organized well & the professor gives you 2 free discussions you can miss, there's only 2 exams and she helped me a lot in office hours. Also it was an interesting class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

One of the best classes I have taken. The films were great and the prof made the lectures and discussions entertaining so going to class was good and she gave us time to meet people in class. Plus I liked how she brought in today's issues to make the history relevant. Multiple choice I thought it was easy cause she covers everything in class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

Excellent online class. Very helpful prof in office hours and very organized so you can find everything in Canvas quick and easy. Films were good and you can speed them up to save time. & Prof curved up the scores to help everyone. I also double counted this class for GE and for the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. history.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2023
Would take again

A great professor who obviously cares for her students. Class is easy to keep up with as long as you take notes! Professor Cini provides a comprehensive study guide so as long as you know all the terms on it, you can pass the tests with flying colors!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Jul 15, 2023
Would take again

Nice teacher for this class on campus. I prefer going to a real class and enjoyed this one, prof made it fun and interesting, with great discussions and films. If you go to the review sessions she has in class, then the tests are easy since she goes over everything in class. Plus has extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2023

As an 4.0 student, she was the worst teacher in my two years at De Anza. Very long, unnecessarily complicated assignment instructions, marks points for unnecessary things (like page number accuracy even if we were allowed to use different textbook versions) and worst if all, characters limits even when her instructions ask 10+ questions.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
2.0
HST17C
Sep 3, 2023
Would take again

This was a good online class. Professor gives all questions ahead of time, so you can plan your schedule and it's really convenient if you have a job. Thank you! Plus she is very accessible by email, and also by phone during office hours, very helpful and caring. Films were awesome & you can make them go faster so it saves time.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
17A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 8, 2023

Planned on taking this class as an easy transfer to a uni, but dropped it by the second week. Not only was it a headache to ensure you met the dozens of requirements for posts, but it's also a major time waster (multiple films for 1-2 questions). The time commitment for this class went beyond what I had to do for Physics, which is saying something.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2023
Would take again

Enjoyed this online class. Films were excellent, and it's easy to speed up the films to go faster. Prof curves up the grades for the scores to help. Also the prof was helpful in office hours and sends helpful replies by email. Discussions and tests are open book in this online class, with a flexible schedule, so I thought it was very convenient.

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Oct 28, 2023
Would take again

One of the best professors. She had really clear instructions for this online HIST 17C class. I thought it was easy to follow in Canvas since it's organized in a good way. She has some extra credit and free discussion points if you need to miss one or two. And good films, & all questions are given ahead of time. Prof has good sense of humor, imo.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Nov 3, 2023
Would take again

She's a good prof and very clear speaker. I liked going to class because she makes it interesting, and has good jokes and films. She helps you a lot with review sessions in class so you know what will be on the tests, and there's extra credit. I also liked how we had good discussions about the ways the history still has impacts today.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

Recommend this in-person class with great films. I learn better in person & this professor has good lectures & she has pictures for all lectures, & it was good that we got to meet people in class in the fun discussions. She is nice & helped me a lot in office hours. She gives a curve up with extra points to help the whole class.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
4.0
HIS17C
Nov 17, 2023

Took this based off the 5/5 reviews, most of them leave out key factors. Do not take this class in person if you only want to be graded based on 3 exams and no more. There are no buffer points. Exams are 50 questions with an essay always. Terms and reading are a LOT. Can not miss one day risking to fall behind. Cini is very outgoing and nice!

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2023
Would take again

Great teacher. Took her on campus HIST 17A class. One of the best. Really explains clearly and it's a fun class. Multiple choice is kind of easy if you go to review sessions she has in class because she gives lots of hints of what will be on the tests. Films were great on American Revolution & on Native American Indians, really interesting movies!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Recommend her in-person HIST 17A. Fun and nice professor. Has 3 chances for extra credit, which raised me higher to an A grade, plus she curves up the scores to help everyone. I liked the movies also. She's really helpful at office hours. I do better in person, and this was a great class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

Great class and nice teacher. I learned a lot in her in-person class, she has good jokes and role plays and discussions and films. I thought she gave really helpful feedback. Reading is reasonable and fairly short, and she covers everything in class. She also gave FREE points to the class plus EXTRA credit to help.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

Recommend this in person History 17A class. It was a fun class.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

2 exams (50 MC questions & 1 short answer), 1 final (50 MC questions & 1 in class essay) and 1 EC question at the end of each exam. EC if you participate in class. Sends out emails for hw and exams covering everything. Study guide/review day for exams. Very nice and caring, makes class fun. Doesn't use Canvas so check grades according to syllabus.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
2.0
3.0
HIS17C
Jan 13, 2024

Too be honest, the instruction for assignments are too complicated... She gives five questions per week with an instruction like this "Cook the shrimp using a oil from Week 1 on the syllabus, you cannot use stainless steel pan, breifly explain about it, the dish should be different from dish #2, tell me how many minutes you fried, ..." SERIOUSLY?

Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2024
Would take again

Would recommend her History 17A Online, it is flexible for your schedule and is very clear. Films were really interesting and you can speed them up to save time. She does give helpful feedback imo, and is a nice prof. Also I took a class with her in person where she has a good sense of humor in class and so I enjoyed going to class. : ) Thank you.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2024
Would take again

Really good films in this online class HIST 17C. And this professor has Extra Credit and has clear modules in Canvas, plus she is helpful in office hours. I also liked how current events were included with connections to history and making it more interesting, especially on the 1960s and WW2.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Respected
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 18, 2024

Do you really read your instructions before you give them to students? Even a code of laws won't complicated as your instructions.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Feb 19, 2024
Would take again

Good online class! Nice teacher, provides questions ahead of time, that helps a lot, since i have a job so then I can plan for the week. She's very clear with explaining. Also she gave free points for a discussion in case you need to miss a week. I thought she replies by email in a helpful way, you can call her during office hours, very friendly.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Feb 19, 2024
Would take again

Fun professor and her in person class is one of the best. I learn better in person and this professor has good jokes and is a really clear speaker with great films, she makes the learning more interesting. This prof has extra credit and she give a curve up to help everyone have higher grade. She stays after class to help you if you have questions.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
HIST17C
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 29, 2024

Literally the toughest professor at De Anza. She's very friendly but that all. Attendence mandatory, intense class. Don't take it if you want an easy A. Believe me.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

Very good professor. I enjoyed her class. Just take good notes in class to get a high grade. I got an A easily. Plus she gives a lot of hints in review sessions. Also very fun and makes the class enjoyable with pictures for all lectures and great films. We had fun discussions and debates that made the history relevant to today, especially on1960s.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

One of the best history professors for great on campus class. She speaks very clear and for me as international student this really helps. Also very nice and helpful in office hours and she gave extra credit and 50 extra points to help you raise your score up. We saw some great movies on American Revolution and Native Americans. Recommend.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

Really good online class. I thought it was very organized with wonderful films. All the assignments are provided ahead of time. And she has extra credit. There is also a free points discussion to help. And you can miss another discussion of your choice and still get points, if you need to be away that week.

EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

I recommend this in person HIST 17A class. Prof is very helpful, has great lectures, very entertaining. We had good discussions in class. Tests are pretty easy imo if u go to review sessions in class where she has a preview of the test. Also has extra credit. I double counted this class for GE & the CSU/UC graduation requirement in U.S. history.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Mar 8, 2024
Would take again

Very good teacher. She's a very clear speaker which helps me, and she explains things really clear. Exams are very straightforward with lots of hints before it, so you can do well. i thought she gives helpful feedback in office hours, and plus is very friendly. We saw some great films on World War 2 and i specially liked the films on the 1960s.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
3.0
2.0
17A
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2024

easy (10 discs, 2 papers), but directions are confusing and coursework is tedious. discs consist of 4-5 unnecessarily long questions that require 1-2 hr films and 2 textbooks. makes u buy textbooks or takes points off because she wants citations to match her page #s. only take if u need to, otherwise take another ge course bc she's not a good prof

Tough grader
Get ready to read
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1.0
5.0
HIST17A
Mar 24, 2024

Very harsh grader. Vauge instruction.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2024

LOTS of reading and videos- 2+hrs videos weekly. Weekly discussions needed, the questions were messy and only 1 sentence per, but SO much info was wanted for answers. Papers instructions were VERY convoluted. Everything required to be in paper didn't really seem to go together well. Hard to write with restrictive requirements

Tough grader
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EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
2.0
17A
Grade: C+
Apr 2, 2024

DON'T. Rarely responded to emails, a lot of discussions and reading.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
3.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2024

Worst Professor Ever! DONT TAKE HER!! Save yourself from long discussions that are only worth 5% of your grade. Takes forever to grade. Practically grades everything after the quarter is finished.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2024
Would take again

This was a great online class. Thought it was very interesting, and very organized with cool films. Prof is very helpful and gave a lot of feedback in written comments throughout the quarter to help me improve, so i could raise my score to an A. She also gave free points for one Discussion and also 2 chances for Extra Credit. Recommend.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

Recommend her in person class. She's one of my favorite professors. And she's really helpful in office hours. Films were good. Tests were fairly easy if you go to class and also go to the review sessions she has in class cause she gives hints on the questions for the tests. Also I liked how she made the history relevant to today's issues.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

Very good teacher and fun. We had some great discussions and she always had pictures for every lecture and made it enjoyable to go to class. We got to meet people in person and i really prefer that! Great films also on WW2 and 1960s, etc . Plus she gives questions ahead of time which makes it easier, and she has several chances for extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

Enjoyed her class. Very nice professor. She always replied to my emails. And she gives you 1 free Discussion so you can miss if you have busy week. I thought her class was very interesting, specially films on the American Revolution. Helped me with U.S. history as international student. Has Extra Credit which helped me make an A in the class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

Am recommending this great online class, it's easy to follow in Canvas cause really well organized & I thought assignments were very clear. Also wonderful films, and you can speed them up to save time if u need to. Loved 1960s films. Prof gives questions ahead of time, so makes class easier, and she gives helpful feedback. Nice & fun person also.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

One of the best profs for an online class. She's friendly & has office hours by phone to help. Really interesting history, I like how she ties it to current events. And Films were great. Only 1 assignment per week, & it's convenient due to my job. & pretty easy imo. Can double count this class for GE and the CSU American history requirement.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2024

Get ready. There is an eight-page, single-spaced syllabus, with a weekly discussion consisting of five questions, each containing at least three questions. Lots of videos and articles. You can see every word but it's not clear what she is trying to ask. Mark the answer source per minute per page.

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Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2024

I have never met such a fickle person! Each time she has to extract very few useful key points from her lengthy information, which is extremely inconsistent with the current rating. A lot of videos and readings every week, and the paper requirements are extremely demanding. Avoid her! ! ! !

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

Great teacher and fun! I thought this prof provided helpful feedback and was very nice in office hours & had a great sense of humor. She had a hand injury but did her best to type comments to help me improve. I thought her syllabus was very clear and well written and easy to read. Also, loved the films! Convenient online class since I have a job.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

One of the best online classes. Very good professor, and friendly. I enjoyed the films, especially on 1960s, really good movies, and great for understanding issues today. The class is very well organized in Canvas and easy to follow, imo. She gives you 2 free Discussions and Extra Credit options, which raised me a full grade to an A. Thank you!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Jun 12, 2024
Would take again

Enjoyed this online class. Films were awesome and you can speed them up to save time. Everything was very clear. And the prof gave really helpful comments in Canvas and office hours that helped me make higher score. Also, I thought she was easy to reach by email and phone and returns your calls pretty quickly. Has extra credit. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2024
Would take again

This prof is one of the best teachers I have taken in person. Lectures are very entertaining with photos & pictures for every lecture & great music, and makes class fun. She has a curve up to help on tests, to help everyone do well. And she has helpful reminders and tips. We had great discussions in class, very relevant to current issues today.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
17A
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2024

Probably one of the worst online asyn courses I've taken. Professor has no clue how to teach an online course well. The formatting was horrible, literally every assignment's instructions were ridiiculous and annoying to follow along. The instructions themselves spanned like a page. I wouldn't have taken this professor if I had a different option.

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5.0
3.0
HIS17A
Grade: B
Jun 19, 2024
Would take again

Wish I'd taken this in person! The films were captivating, discussions enriching. Prof was direct, which helped. Notes for midterms were a bonus, showed she cared. If you're not interested in reading, you're not going to enjoy her class. Tips: read everything and do well on your essay! Tough to improve ur grade if u fail the first essay.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
HIS17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 24, 2024

The instructions for her assignments are very long and demanding. You would have to read every detail because she is a tough grader and expects you to include specific details. We have one discussion per week with about 1 long film to watch and reading assignments. Not an easy A, you need to put in the work and time.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 26, 2024

I regret taking this course with this professor, the instructions and e-mails are horribly long and take a long time to read. This professor is an extremely tough grader and seems very picky with formatting, examples and information they want included in the essays but the instructions and e-mail updates are extremely difficult to follow.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2024
Would take again

Very nice professor and makes this online class really interesting, especially the films on the 1960s. She gave a curve Up to help, with free points, which raised me to an A. She gave us several extensions on the assignments, which helped me a lot since I have a job. I thought she gave really helpful feedback. I learned a lot and highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17A
Jun 26, 2024

Terrible, do not recommend

1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 29, 2024

I want to cry when I do the assignments for this class

1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Jun 29, 2024

Reviews indicate that this class would be simple and informative, I found myself hating the topics that I have studied before and hating every discussion post. Way too much work for the wait between grading. Provides way too much material that often boils down to look for the word and phrase.

1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Jul 5, 2024

Do NOT take this class ever. Her assignments are way too difficult with long, SPECIFIC instructions, and the essays assigned are WAY too excessive. I did not learn anything in this class, and this class overall was WAY TOO time consuming. Leave now and go find a different professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 6, 2024
Would take again

I recommend this on campus class. Professor speaks very clear so I can follow and also she was helpful after class. It was good for me as an international student. Also I liked good pictures in lectures. And I thoughts tests pretty easy, just make sure go to her review sessions in class for lots of hints on tests.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jul 8, 2024
Would take again

Recommend this online class. I thought it was easy to find everything and the material was interesting. Mostly liked the info on the Native Americans and the American Revolution, and liked how it was connected to issues today. Prof gives 2 free Discussions and Extra Credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17B
Jul 8, 2024
Would take again

Thank you for a good class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS17A
Jul 8, 2024
Would take again

One of my favorite in person classes. Made the class fun. And I was able to double count this for CSU graduation requirement and for GE. Also, professor was nice and stayed after class to help with questions.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
HST17C
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2024
Would take again

As a student with a job, this was a very convenient online class imo. Only 1 assignment per week. And there were some free points, and helpful feedback in office hours. The prof did have some extra credit, which raised me to an A.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Jul 11, 2024
Would take again

Great prof. Gives questions ahead of time, so you can prepare ahead and makes it easier, and I was able to get help from her after class. I liked the discussions we had in class, connecting to issues like civil rights in the present. You don't have to participate in class, you can just listen, but prof gives extra credit if you participate.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Jul 11, 2024
Would take again

Wonderful teacher for this in person class. Great pictures in lecture.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 11, 2024
Would take again

One of the best profs. Very clear on explaining everything. Multiple choice was fairly easy if you attend her reviews in class and she goes over everything in class. And she makes the class fun to go to, and has some extra credit. This afternoon class also matched with my work schedule, so that was helpful.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
17B
Jul 14, 2024
Would take again

Yes, I would recommend it as one of the best online classes. It was easy to follow in Canvas.

EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
HIS17A
Jul 14, 2024
Would take again

good professor. i thought it was helpful the way the class was organized. and we had some great debates and discussions in class. the teacher also would stay after class to give advice on assignments to help out, so that was nice.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2024
Would take again

Enjoyed going to this in person class. Professor made it fun and it was good to talk to other students. And professsor has pictures and photos for all the lectures, makes it interesting imo. There were some free points that helped increase my score to an A.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2024
Would take again

It was a well organized online class & the teacher had helpful tips when I went to her office hours. She will call you back also. There's 2 free discussions & extra credit. Recommended.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
HIS17A
Grade: C
Jul 18, 2024

Beware! A lot of reading and writing, takes forever to grade assignments, grades extremely harshly, very picky about how she wants work turned in. Emails to the class are long and pointless. Always late to class. Reviews are not consistent with how class really was. Do yourself a favor and avoid this professor at all costs. She is terrible.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2024
Would take again

I liked it, I thought it was a great class. Prof has interesting lectures and the discussions were fun in class. Gives good tips if you email her, and also in office hours. Prof gave 50 points FREE to help the entire class have a higher score. This helped me to get an A in the class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Jul 21, 2024
Would take again

Prof made the class fun with jokes in lectures. Liked how the prof tied the history to today during class discussions with current events. I thought the multiple choice was pretty easy if you go to her review days in class -- ton of hints of what will be on tests. Had a curve up to increase scores. Recommend if you prefer in person class like i do.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2024
Would take again

I thought it was an inspiring class. I like in person classes, and the prof's lectures explained things really well and used films also and discussions were great and we got to know people in class. The tests were fair and there was a big curve up to help raise your points up. So I made an A. The prof was nice also.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 29, 2024
Would take again

Recommending as a good online class. Clear layout in Canvas and easy to find everything. Films were good. There were some free points and extra credit. Professor had helpful feedback when I went to office hours by phone and also by email was very helpful.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 29, 2024
Would take again

One of the best classes I took for online, it was convenient to go with my job schedule, so I could do the class work on my own time. Prof gives the assignments ahead of time and so I had enough time to finish. There is some discussions you can miss, so that was convenient also.

Caring
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Grade: B+
Aug 21, 2024
Would take again

Prof Carol makes the class fun and engaging. Attending the review sessions is key, and the extra credit opportunities are helpful. For study prep, I found both ChatGPT and unstuckstudy ai to be great resources alongside the textbook. Overall, a manageable yet rewarding course.

5.0
2.0
HIST17B
Sep 29, 2024
Would take again

Great class. Loved the lectures, the prof made class really interesting, & we had fun in the discussions and debates. There was extra credit, & prof also gave lost of free points to help everyone do well. Prof would help if you had questions after class, & she also provided FREE textbooks to check out or scan from the library for the full quarter.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2024
Would take again

This is a good teacher. I learned a lot in her Online class. Organized. Good films that you could speed up to save time. I really liked the map thing that you can click on and it pings if you get the right answer, it's just for fun. Other fun things too. Teacher was so helpful in office hours and very kind. Had some extra credit. Made an A easily.

Caring
Respected
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
HISTORY17A
Sep 29, 2024
Would take again

It's one of my favorite good classes online due to nice professor and interesting films like on the American Revolution that was a good action movie, and explained everything really clearly. Sends helpful replies by email. Also spent extra time on phone to help me out. And there was a free book to use in the library. Really cares for her students.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2024
Would take again

Really liked this online class. Professor was very nice and helpful in office hours. She gives extra credit and gave a lot of extensions on the discussion posts and assignments to give everyone more time to finish so that helped a lot, and the questions were given in advance so that was good also. Good class for a flexible schedule.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Nov 10, 2024
Would take again

Best class I took online this year, organized very well, and could find everything really easy in Canvas. Films were great and made the history interesting. A very caring teacher who helped me a lot, and also has a great sense of humor. There's 2 free discussions to help with free points to raise your grade up higher.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HISTORY17A
Nov 10, 2024
Would take again

Good class, I prefer in person, & this class was what I needed. She speaks really clear, explains everything well. Has pictures & photos for every lecture & I loved the movies. She gives lots of hints at review sessions in class, so multiple choice was pretty easy. Has extra credit. Can double count for GE & CSU graduation requirement in U.S. hist.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2024

Took this online class for fall 24 and may I say total DISASTER. She is VERY DISORGANIZED. She does NOT give clear instructions. Even if you follow all of her confusing steps to complete an assignment, she finds a way to take a couple points off from your grade. She seriously needs to be taught on how to give clear, formatted instructions.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: D
Dec 21, 2024

This professor isn't organized for the life of her but expects students to be picture perfect when it comes to assignments. Professor will deduct unnecessary points and point out the smallest flaws in order to deduct points. I think that she should check herself first.Don't take her online course unless you're willing to be criticized over anything

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2024

-assignments way too long -movies way too long -instructions way too long (and insanely confusing) get ready to spend about 6-10 hours on just one assignment if you sign up for this class, on top of that, be criticized for every single little thing. ridiculously too demanding for a GE class

Tough grader
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2024
Would take again

She's maternalistic, almost to the point to where, if you're well-acquainted with the college experience, you'll likely feel a little overburdened by her want for you to succeed. Her syllabus is an overwhelming but structured guide to the reading. Between that and attending lecture, the path to get an A is very clear-cut. It just requires work.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2024

She writes way too much in her instructions somehow making some of the assignments more confusing. She wants things done a certain way and if they're not it's an automatic zero. She was behind on grading and forgot to post assignments giving us less time to do them. She wasn't very responsive on emails which is hard especially for an online class.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIST17C
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2024

Too much reading and movies for discussion questions that don't make sense. She is very picky about what you write and will take points off for the littlest things. Overall very time consuming, tedious, and for low reward. I don't recommend this prof

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Dec 25, 2024
Would take again

Nice professor, & I thought this was a good & convenient online class, which helped a lot since i have to work at a hospital while i go to college. Prof sent helpful messages & everything was pretty clear in the class. There were some free points. Liked I can count this class for both General Ed and CSU graduation requirement in American history.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
HIST17C
Grade: A-
Dec 25, 2024

She was a harsh grader in the beginning, got an 8.25/10 on the first discussion post but after the first few she started grading based off participation only, I think it's because she took too long to grade or the class's grades started to go down. Discussions are very reading and film heavy, so please manage your time wisely! Essays are easy.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
HIST17B
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Took this good class a while back. Just would like to say how caring and helpful this professor was. Enjoyed the films also. Online class was very clear and explained well in Canvas and one of the best I took.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Fun in-person class imo. Professor made it interesting with pictures for every lecture and fun discussions and debates. There were 3 extra credit points chances and other free points she gave to help everyone improve their scores. Films were good and I thought they helped to bring the history alive along with the pictures and photos. Recommend.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Really liked this class on campus, in person. Great prof. Enjoyed going to class. We got to meet other students in the class and the discussions and films were so good. Multiple choice was pretty easy if you go to her review sessions in class, really helpful. And there was a free 50 points to help your score for everyone. Got an A.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Dec 31, 2024
Would take again

Great class, in person. I like to go to a real class. Prof is good lecturer, speaks really clear, is good for me as international student. She goes over everything in class to make it all clear. Also she helps you a lot. Has some free points and extra credit. I loved films on 1960s.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIS17C
Dec 31, 2024
Would take again

One of the best online classes for history. Prof was really organized and set things up well in Canvas, easy to find and do. Prof gave helpful feedback in office hours and has a good sense of humor. : ) I found out can use this class for G.E. as well as CSU graduation requirement U.S. history. Extra credit was available, assignments really clear.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2024
Would take again

I prefer in-person and this Hist 17A class was Good! Very helpful professor who explained things clearly and all of the lectures had pictures and photos, so that made it more interesting. And we saw some excellent films. Professor stayed after class to answer questions and is very nice. Gives you the questions ahead of time, so makes it easier.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: B-
Jan 2, 2025

I DO NOTt recommend taking this professor, she DOESN'T do anything AT ALL, she doesn't check assignments and gives grades for nothing. She gave me a 7.5/10 for an assignment I didn't even do, I think she doesn't even look at them.There were two exams that worth 400 out of 500 and even if you do all discussions it won't help you get a good grade.

Tough grader
4.0
2.0
HIS17C
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Good teacher. I thought this online class was organized well and the prof gave a lot of helpful feedback. And she really cares and tries to help you. The films were great, especially WW2 and the 1960s, and you can speed them up to save time. There was a curve UP to help, and it improved my score to a lot higher.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Liked this in person class for history. Made class fun with interesting lectures & good discussions. There were a lot of free points to help raise everyone's grade, plus extra credit. In her review sessions in class, she said many hints for the multiple choice to help us do well. Also, FREE books at library reserves to check out for entire quarter.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Recommend this online class for modern U.S. history. Professor was very nice in office hours and gave helpful comments that helped me improve to make an A. Had some awesome films in Canvas imo. There were 2 free discussions and extra credit. This class was convenient for my work schedule, and she gave several extensions to the class which was nice.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Respected
2.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: F
Jan 6, 2025

Very strict. Treats us like children, no phones or electronics, hand written notes only. Lots of reading, heavy lectures and exams. Exams are usually 50 multiple choice questions on a scantron and an essay portion based on readings and lectures. Only extra credit offered is participating in the in class lectures. Firm on rules, don't recommend.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
HIST17B
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

Loved this class from a while back. Very good teacher and made the class awesome. She used film clips to entertain us and made the history come alive! Enjoyable also since she has good jokes, and we had some great debates in class. Tests were easy if you attend her review sessions in class, and plus she covers all you need in class really clear.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

I thought this class was fun. Professor is a good speaker and has pictures for every lecture and did some great role plays for our discussions. Also she announces the exam questions ahead, so you can prepare ahead & score high, & there were 50 FREE points to raise everyone's grade. Plus 3 chances for Extra Credit, it led to an A for me. Thank you.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

One of the best classes I took at De Anza. Prof was really helpful and nice. And showed great films, like on Native Americans and exploration and on the American Revolution. Has extra credit on exams and for class participation and free points. Books were free to check out for the whole quarter at library, and prof explained all material in class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 13, 2025

The worst history professor ever. Her instructions for discussion and exam papers are VERY UNCLEAR. She takes of points for every single detail. Took 7 weeks to grade one discussion post. Not accessible at all. It feels like she wants us to fail the class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
17A
Feb 14, 2025

Disorganized and messy course. Lots of work and confusing grader.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 15, 2025

Horrible Professor. Super disorganized and her grading is horrible. She treats her students like kids.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2025
Would take again

Super interesting films, and I thought this was one of the BEST online classes I have taken and very well organized in Canvas. Professor gave really helpful feedback. She is very available for office hours and sends helpful emails. Her class was easy to pass and do well in. She gave a lot of free points & Extra Credit. Very nice prof. I made an A.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Feb 16, 2025
Would take again

Good professor for this online course. Very friendly and helpful. Instructions were really clear and easy to follow in Canvas. Has Extra Credit which raised me higher a full grade up more. Was willing to call me back when I needed help, so a very caring and helpful teacher, and fun as well, would recommend as one of the best teachers at De Anza.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2025
Would take again

A really good class imo, took online. Very convenient for my work schedule, only 1 assignment per week, & gave questions ahead of time so u can plan. Interesting pictures and films. Gave very clear feedback. Canvas easy to find things, imo. FREE books at library to check out for quarter. She also gave the class free points to help everyone do well.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Feb 18, 2025
Would take again

I really liked the professor and this online class. It was very manageable and easy to find stuff. Gives 2 free Discussions and has 2 options for Extra Credit. Loved the films on the American Revolution and the explorers and Native America. Plus very nice and very helpful in office hours. Highly recommend.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Feb 18, 2025
Would take again

Excellent in-person class, I really enjoyed it. I thought the professor made it entertaining as well as interesting. There is a film clip every week to bring the history alive. And films on civil rights history were awesome. Multiple choice is easy, just take good notes at her review sessions. She gives a lot of hints for the tests. Very clear.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
HIST17B
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

Fun class from a while back. Professor is a good speaker and we had some great discussions. I could double count this class for GE and the U.S. history graduation requirement at CSU. She has free books at the library. I recommend this class and this prof. Very nice and will help you a lot at office hours. The class is fairly easy imo.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

This professor made this in person class a pleasure to go to. The discussions were amazing and fun, and she used photos for every lecture so it was always interesting. Also the class was nicely spiced up with films. I liked getting to know people in the class. Nice prof and gave a good curve UP which raised me up to the next higher grade. Thankyou

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

Definitely recommend for in person History 17A. Very enjoyable course. She's a great prof, explains things clearly, speaks clear, is organized imo, has some good jokes : ) Also gave 50 free points to help us all do well. Goes over everything in class and gives questions ahead of time so tests are easier. And gives some extra credit options.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
HST17C
Feb 21, 2025
Would take again

Great professor. I thought it was a Fun in person class, and she gives good feedback and will talk with you after class and during office hours to help with any questions. And she explains things really clear. She sends helpful emails and goes over what you need to know to do well. Liked the films, especially on WW2 and 1960s.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HISTORY17A
Feb 21, 2025
Would take again

Would like to say this was an awesome in person class. Prof makes it interesting with visuals and films, and there were a lot of free points and some extra credit options. She gives a lot of hints for the tests during her review sessions in class , so it's easier to study. Discussions were great. Nice prof. Thank you.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: F
Feb 22, 2025

Very strict. Treats us like children, no phones or electronics, hand written notes only. Lots of reading, heavy lectures and exams. Exams are usually 50 multiple choice questions on a scantron and an essay portion based on readings and lectures. Only extra credit offered is participating in the in class lectures. Firm on rules, stay away from her.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
HIS17C
Grade: F
Feb 22, 2025

Worst professor at De Anza. Grades very strictly. Takes forever to grade. Very serious on how we cite our sources for essay's thinking we need it in the real world. To many instructions given to students. Treats us like history is a necessity in life. Makes us want to fail. She conducts points off for the littlest things during discussion

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2025
Would take again

She's a really good teacher and is one of the best classes I have taken in person. Showed good films. I liked the discussions where we did some fun role plays and debates. And I liked that we got to know people in class. She gave a lot of free points on assignments to help the class do well and gave a curve Up that led to an A for me.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
3.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 23, 2025

She is so strict with grading. I mistyped a page number for a source and she docked two points. And she grades assignments weeks after they've been due so if you ARE doing something wrong you have no way of knowing. Only upside was the extensions she offered. Other than that I did not enjoy learning. All these five star reviews have to be bots.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Feb 24, 2025
Would take again

I liked this Online class. It was organized well in Canvas, videos were good to learn from, can speed them up. She's nice and gives 2 free Discussions with free points and also 2 extra credit options. Plus she grades a lot of the Discussions just on participation, gives plenty time to do exams open book, so it is easy to pass and get a good grade.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIS17C
Feb 24, 2025
Would take again

Enjoyed this in person class, FUN. We had some really interesting discussions and it was good how prof showed impact of history today. Films were amazing, including on civil rights and WW2 and the Cold War and women's issues. She gave a curve higher up to increase everyone's scores up higher to help. Very responsive and helpful.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: C+
Feb 24, 2025

Idk how this professor got good reviews.LONG&CONFUSING instructions, long videos and readings, then expects you to summarize everything in just one or two sentences. She never responds to emails, takes forever to grade, and is a tough grader, taking points for the smallest mistakes. AVOID HER!!!! she'll hurt your GPA, and you won't even learn much!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
HIS17C
Feb 24, 2025

Writing this for those signing up for spring classes. The most nitpicking teacher I have seen. Marks off points for anything. Will move due dates to cater to the majority. Goes from nice teacher to marking off a point for every minute the assignment is late. Doesn't request newer textbooks from the library despite requiring it. Ebooks wouldn't work

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
Feb 25, 2025
Would take again

Very organized online class in Canvas and this made it easier since you can find everything so quickly and it's clear. She replies with helpful emails pretty quickly and wrote comments to help on assignments. I thought this class was pretty easy if you just follow the instructions in Canvas. She's also really nice and fun in office hours, & helps.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS17C
Feb 25, 2025
Would take again

Nice teacher and one of the best for online. There are 2 free discussions and some extra credit chances. Questions for discussion posts & exams were given ahead of time so you can work at your own pace. This went well with my job schedule. Films were good, & it was great to have the free books from library, & there is good E-book option. Good prof.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17C
Feb 25, 2025
Would take again

Good teacher, a great learning experience, imo. Had pictures for every lecture, included awesome films. I actually enjoyed going to class for the fun discussions and meeting people. Prof is really helpful and will help you after class and in office hours. She gave a lot of tips ahead of time for tests and had a large curve up to improve all scores.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
17A
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2025
Would take again

Discussion post weekly, 2 essay exams for midterm and final. Strict on grading criteria but overall easy class if you do the work. My only issue is the way she writes the guidelines for the discussions as she writes A WHOLE ESSAY (no exaggeration) so it can be annoying having to decipher the guidelines. Need 2 textbooks.

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5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2025
Would take again

Good films (and you can speed them up to save time), and I thought it was basically an easy online class. Pretty clear and straightforward, imo. Helpful emails, and she will help you a lot in office hours. Has 2 FREE discussions and 2 options for extra credit, i did both, easy. I got both books free at the library to check out for whole quarter.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Mar 8, 2025
Would take again

Enjoyed this in person course and it was very organized. She's very engaging and has sense of humor. I gained a different perspective on history. She's a good teacher and I liked it, and there's extra credit, and she goes over everything in class, so you know what will be on the test.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Mar 8, 2025
Would take again

This prof made history interesting with personal stories and great films like on World War 2 and the 1960s. There was a curve up to help everyone's scores be higher. Multiple choice i thought was easy if you just go to her review sessions in class since she gives lotsa hints. And prof is very nice and helpful in office hours.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17B
Mar 8, 2025
Would take again

Took this class a while ago, and it was really good. Recommend this prof with fun lectures and discussions. There were free books in the library reserves to check out for the full quarter, so that saved me some money. Very nice prof to have that available to help.

5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Mar 8, 2025
Would take again

Awesome in person class and was a very helpful prof. Speaks really clear and easy to follow. Great visuals in class and i liked meeting other students during class discussions. I thought she gave helpful feedback. Also this prof has a lot of free points to help you do well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Mar 8, 2025
Would take again

Great class! I like in-person, and this professor's class was fun and she makes the history interesting. We watched really good films on Native Americans and also the American Revolution. Multiple choice was easy imo, and she gives questions ahead of time, and makes it easier. Plus had 50 FREE points and that raised my score to an A.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 13, 2025

Writing this for those signing up for spring classes. The most nitpicking teacher I have seen. Marks off points for anything. Moves due dates to cater to the majority. Goes from nice teacher to marking off a point for every minute the assignment is late. Doesn't request newer textbooks from the library despite requiring it. Ebooks wouldn't work

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2025
Would take again

This was a really good class on campus. Prof is great lecturer, fun, entertaining. Also has review sessions in class, so u know what will be on exams. And has a generous curve up higher that raised everyone's grades up. There were free books in library to check out for the whole quarter for free. Sweet person.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: B-
Mar 20, 2025

Im so frustrated with this class that Im writing this review for new students. PLEASE DON'T take it! I had a 4.0GPA before this class but no matter how hard I tried in discs and the midterm, it was never enough. Even when I followed her instructions, she'd always find something to deduct points for. It's unfair, exhausting and not worth the stress.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 24, 2025

What's most frustrating is that after maintaining a 4.0 GPA through years of hard work, this one class ruined everything (&i put in the work). If you care about your grades and a fair learning experience, do yourself a favor and take this course with someone else. I regret ever enrolling in this class, and I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone.

1.0
5.0
17A
Grade: B-
Mar 26, 2025

Probably one of the hardest professors I ever had. This is supposed to be a GE class and it's harder then my physics 4C and math 2A class. You have to be very careful with her instructions otherwise you will get points off. She's really wants you to do what she says, I don't be mean or anything but for me this class was just harder than anything.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
4.0
HIST17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2025

One of the most unprepared professors ever. Lacks time management and went over time every class. Wastes time before exams to go over rules that are common sense. Exams also timed. Very lecture and reading heavy. Grade is determined only by tests. Attendance matters so if you miss one class, you fall behind. Stay clear. Definitely ruined my GPA :(

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Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
HIST17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2025
Would take again

grade depends on how much work u put in tbh. long films to watch. multiple pages of reading/multiple documents to go over, however it makes discussions easier to complete. tough grader; sometimes lenient by grading on completeness. don't procrastinate. i'd take this class again if i wasn't such a procrastinator. layout of course is easy to follow.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 27, 2025

confusing, devastating, lacks compassion, overwhelming, informative, intricate, educational, complicated, challenging, unforgiving, ruthless, and difficult!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: F
Mar 27, 2025

Discussions every week w/ 3-5 questions each. A min. of 4 parts to each question. I needed to set aside at least 3 hrs+ to complete these b/c her directions are extremely detailed. If you don't answer how she wants you to she WILL deduct points. Got a low grade on 1st mid and went from an A to an F real quick. No possible way to make it up.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
17A
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Cini's lectures are engaging and are structured in a manner that is easy to understand. She's evidently knowledgable and passionate about the subject. Almost all of your grade is dependent on the exams, one of which is the final. However, she always goes through extensive review which is very helpful. I'd definitely take her class again.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: B-
Mar 28, 2025

DO NOT take this course. My biggest complaints are that she didn't grade the midterm until a week before the final, the weekly homework assignments are ridiculously long, complex, and tedious, she doesn't respond to emails, and does not give extensions for ANY reason. This is literally the worst class I've ever taken in college. Save yourself.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 29, 2025

Everything from emails, discussion assignments, instructions, and even the syllabus is complicated and hard to read. She takes forever to grade, if you're iffy that this class isn't for you and waiting to see your grade, just drop it, you won't get a grade until you're in too deep.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
HIS17A
Mar 29, 2025

Nice professor, tries to engage everyone to understand concepts and themes, helps prep for tests and final. Grades are based off tests/final, no homework, barely any extra credit points, she takes attendance.

1.0
3.0
17A
Grade: D
Mar 30, 2025

I took the class and it was amazing to learn all the history because the professor is good at making sure you get all the information. I wish she was more forgiven for special needs.

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Apr 5, 2025
Would take again

Really enjoyed this in person HIST 17A class. I thought the professor made the class really interesting and fun with good lectures and she has pictures for all her lectures. Also, we got to know the other students in class discussions, was a good time. Also, great films. She's really nice, & gave 50 FREE points to help raise scores UP.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
Apr 5, 2025
Would take again

Nice teacher, and one of the best classes i have taken in person. She makes history interesting and has a good sense of humor. Also gives questions ahead of time so you can do better. Really wants her students to succeed.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2025

Please stay away from this professor at all costs. She takes weeks to grade our midterm paper, which makes up half of our grade. Weekly discussion posts require you to watch 3-4 hours of movies and read 3-4 documents. The instructions are very hard to read and you will get a headache. Good luck if you are taking her class in the spring.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
HIS17A
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Excellent professor who is very caring and helpful to students in this online class. Very responsive to student emails. Films were great, imo. Only one discussion per week and one free discussion plus two extra credit chances, so it's easy to do well in this class.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

One of the best online classes I took. I like the films and u can speed them up to save time. Info on WW2 and 1960's civil rights was really interesting. Prof gave helpful feedback and you will have the questions ahead of time to score high. Recommend this prof.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
HIST17B
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Really good class. Great lectures, she's really passionate about the issues, has good jokes, and the discussions were fun. Helpful in office hours.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Highly recommend this in-person History 17A class. The teacher is very nice and made the history come alive, and I loved the films. Tests were pretty easy, she gives you 50 free points. Textbooks are free in the college library to check out for the entire quarter. Thank you.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
HIS17A
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2025

Got my first B. She has a lot of criteria for the midterm, and final. The questions in the assignments are so long, and unnecessarily confusing. She gives a lot of extra credit, and most of the assignments are graded based on completion, and participation. However, she is a very tough grader. Kept telling me to be more specific, but idek how.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2025

I took Cini's class in the Winter quarter—huge regret. She didn't grade the midterm until the end of the quarter and had to curve it. No clear grading criteria, no feedback on finals, and zero help. First B I've ever gotten. Don't be fooled by the good reviews—she's not supportive in the slightest bit. :/ Do yourself a favor and find another class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 29, 2025

Professor is pretty difficult. She has very high expectations for the work you submit. She seems chill but, her class can get stressful because of how heavy the workload is.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025

For personal reasons, I can't really rate this professor as a 5... maybe a 4.25... But she does care about you and you passing the class. Gave out free textbooks to check out the whole quarter! It's really important to actually attend the class. She does give out answers for exams in class, but you have to attend at the start to get them.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
HIS17A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 5, 2025

Do not trust the high ratings that you see, it is completely the opposite of what you will experience in this class. Her guidelines for discussions are so long that they become confusing. Despite limiting how much students write to prevent rambling, her rambling in itself for a single assignment's instructions could write an entire midterm essay.

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
HIST17A
Grade: Rather not say
May 5, 2025

This professor's assignment and midterm/final essay instructions are extremely long and unnecessary. She uses excessive color, bolding, italics, and underlining--you won't be able to understand which parts are important. It's super confusing and the midterm essay instructions turned out to be 22 pages long. Not worth it.

5.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: A-
May 6, 2025

dont trust the ratings omg. she is super kind and nice to me. BUT, the instructions to her assignments are like 1000 pages long and the directions are like worded so weird and like 10 sentences long when it can be easily simplified in 2 sentences yk... dont take her, harsh grader.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: Rather not say
May 9, 2025
Would take again

This professor is great! This class does require A LOT of reading and watching multiple videos but it is definitely doable. It will def prepare you for upper division classes. Professor Cini is extremely lenient and caring plus the content she provides is extremely interesting. If you are not willing to put in the work, do NOT take this class.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
Grade: A
May 12, 2025
Would take again

One of the best online classes I have taken. I thought she made the subject interesting, and I liked the fact that she covered issues from today like civil rights that made the history relevant. I thought the info was well organized and the directions for tests and discussion posts were very clear.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
May 12, 2025
Would take again

The professor is a really good teacher with interesting photos for every lecture and great film clips. She gave me extra feedback and help in her office hours, and she was really nice, and I got good grades. Plus there was extra credit, and free textbooks from the library.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
May 12, 2025
Would take again

This in-person class was very good when I took it about a year ago. The prof was pretty funny and I liked her lectures. The prof gave out 50 FREE points to help everyone do well and I did better than I had I thought I would. Made an A.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
HIS17A
Grade: A
May 22, 2025

she feels the need to prove that she has her phd by making instructions as wordy as possible, yet has the laziness of a college student. two sentence maximums for complicated prompts, 3pg maximums for papers so she doesn't have to read (but you can't even answer prompts fully). she doesn't grade work in a timely manner, either

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Helpful prof. Always willing to answer questions. She makes sure to find a solution to any of your questions, and she replies quickly. There is only one assignment a week and you can do it on your own time, and that worked great because I have a job. Very nice person and good sense of humor when we talked during office hours. Highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

The course was easy to follow in Canvas online, and I loved how she explained things very clearly. A wonderful professor and gives good feedback in a convenient way. She gave 10 free points and 2 free discussions, and 2 extra credit options. You get the questions ahead of time, so that makes it easier. Super grateful to have her as my professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Great class! I prefer in person, and her class was really good. The lectures are well delivered, and she uses photos and films to make it interesting. Plus she has good jokes. She gave a large curve UP to help everyone do well. Also has extra credit.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

The professor is very clear and knowledgeable and makes the history come alive for this in-person class. She knows the history really well and made the lectures entertaining and we had fun discussions. The multiple choice is pretty easy IMO, if you go to her review sessions, since she gives lots of hints for the tests. I made an A.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Liked the class. Liked the prof. Clear instructions and grading was on time. Prof gave free points and gave extra credit. Tests were pretty easy and discussions were good and always offered plenty of after class office hours which made a big difference in my making a good grade. Teacher was funny and nice to to talk to.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Prof is very good and makes every class engaging and easy to follow. She has pictures for all her lectures and I like how she makes the history relevant to today's issues. Good films on Native Americans & the American Revolution. Prof cares about her students & always takes the time to answer questions & provides helpful feedback & extra credit.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Interesting class lectures, and prof. is a very clear speaker, that helps me because I am international student. I like reading about history more than I ever did before. She had good personal stories, very interesting. Professor gave many extra points and was always available after class for questions. Nice professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jun 1, 2025
Would take again

This is a kind teacher and I liked her very much. She inspired me to continue to get a college degree. Great lectures and gave very good feedback and takes time to help all of her students. I have a MUCH better GPA because of the help she gave me! Awesome – I recommend this teacher in anything she is teaching. Thank you.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jun 1, 2025
Would take again

A real teacher that is there to help her students succeed in this online class. There's 2 free discussions plus extra credit. And she gives you the assignment questions ahead of time so it is easier. I ended up with a higher grade thanks to her advice and help in office hours.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Jun 11, 2025
Would take again

Liked the class and the professor is so nice. Helped me after class and when I emailed her. She gave out free points and the weekly assignment I could do pretty quickly. Take her class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2025
Would take again

The professor for this in person class is an amazing instructor who truly cares about her students' success. Her lectures are engaging and well-structured, with great visuals and film clips. We had fun discussions in class, and plus she gave 50 FREE points! She provides clear feedback & is very friendly. I highly recommend her as a professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2025
Would take again

This prof and her convenient online class was exactly what I needed with my busy schedule and full-time job. Her class in Canvas was well organized and easy to follow. Her feedback was really helpful. She also offers extra credit, which raised my grade a full letter. The films were very interesting, and you can speed them up to save time.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2025
Would take again

I liked this prof - she graded easy and she talkrd about things I never knew and I thought were very interesting - marching with a well known civil rights leader, working for LGBT rghts, and she is amazing in her knowledge of women's rights and what our lives and struggles have been thru out history and present day all over the world. Cool teacher.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
HIS17C
Jun 25, 2025

professor expects you to do so much reading and watch multiple films in a single week for a single discussion assignment. also a tough grader. if you've got a tight schedule already… would not recommend this professor. she requires a lot of your time. A LOT with very, very specific instructions. no way people are saying this is an easy class.

5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2025
Would take again

Professor C. is amazing & fun. Super passionate about history & so easy to talk to. Her lectures are engaging, & she's always available to help students. She gave free extra points, & as long as you listen to her lectures, you'll do well. We had some great class discussions. Highly recommend taking her class — she truly cares about her students.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
HST17A
Grade: B-
Jun 27, 2025

She's rude and a very tough grader. Expects you to really take researching to another level.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
HIS17A
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2025

Very harsh grader, as well as rude. Holds impossible standards especially for an online class. Not very understanding her class is very demanding. Take another history class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2025

Prof. Cini teaches too fast, doesn't adjust for students, and assigns too much reading. Grading is all exam-based, which hurts your grade. She used a discriminatory word in class, was rude about one girl's accent and wastes time. Office hours aren't helpful. Only positives include small extra credit and occasional exam hints.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

This teacher is the best. Her class was relaxed,, and she made it so enjoyable. Lectures were clear and easy to follow and she had funny jokes. She gives great feed back on assignments, and she really cares about her students. She gave 50 FREE points. I got the textbook from the library for free, and there were plenty. And I made and A.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

This professor's online class was good. Information in Canvas was well organized and easy to follow. Films were interesting and you can speed them up to save you time. She gives you 2 discussions for free plus there is extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST17B
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

Very good class. This prof is entertaining and informative. She has a good sense of humor, and her class is fun. She gave helpful feedback. She was very encouraging to me and she was available during office hours.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIS17C
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

This professor is a gem! Her passion for history shines through every lecture, and she makes the class interesting. I prefer in person classes and she's very nice also. She gave 50 free points to help everyone do well. I thought the multiple choice was pretty easy if you go to her review sessions in class. Very helpful. Great films on civil rights.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

Excellent history teacher that has talent lecturing and used pictures for every lecture that made it interesting. She speaks very clearly which helped me since I am international student. She gives extra credit and free points, and she stayed after class to help with questions. She helped me So Much and I recommend her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 12, 2025
Would take again

Really good professor for this online class. Very clear and easy to find everything in Canvas. She gives straight-forward tests, interesting films, and free points. This prof is is very good and this online class was very convenient for my schedule. Seriously one of the best teachers I've had and very nice.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2025
Would take again

One of the best professors at De Anza College. Her class is engaging & fun, & I really enjoyed this in person class, especially films on the American Revolution & on Native Americans. She gives a lot of hints on the test & tells you a lot of the questions ahead of time. She inspired me to transfer to a university. Highly recommend this class.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS17C
Jul 12, 2025
Would take again

Great class and nice teacher. She is super knowledgeable and makes the class very fun with role plays, films, and discussions. I really liked how she connected the history to current events, especially on civil rights. She has a lot of personality, she's very helpful in office hours, and I got an A in the class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2025
Would take again

The history class was a great experience. Everything in Canvas was clear and simple to follow. Having only one assignment each week helped me stay on track. One of best parts: the professor was super friendly and always willing to help during office hours. I would take another class with her.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIS17A
Jul 17, 2025
Would take again

One of the best online classes I have taken. The Canvas setup made it so easy to navigate. She gives 2 free discussions and extra credit and free points which helped raise my grade up. The professor was supportive, and really cared about the students. She was very nice to talk to on the phone when I needed help. Recommend her class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Jul 17, 2025
Would take again

Great energy of prof in this in person class. She's fair, supportive, and cares deeply, and always makes time for questions. Her class is fun and she prepares us perfectly for tests with lots of hints and I did well and she knows how to make the class interesting. Plus there were free textbook to check out from the library.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 19, 2025
Would take again

Enjoyed this online class, it had great films, and you can speed them up to save time. Only 1 discussion per week, and the prof gives you plenty of time to do it. Plus she gives a lot of free points, and helpful feedback, and is really nice. This class was really convenient since I have a job. Thank you.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
HIS17C
Jul 21, 2025
Would take again

Awesome class with a very helpful prof. She spoke really clear and was easy to follow in lecture. She always had great visuals for every lecture and music and films were entertaining. I liked meeting other students during class discussions. Recommend.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Jul 22, 2025
Would take again

Interesting online class with awesome videos. There's only 1 assignment each week. Class is very streamlined in Canvas and well organized. Prof gives helpful replies to emails. And there's extra credit and she gave a large curve UP to help raise all scores.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2025
Would take again

This was a really good class on campus. I loved the films on exploration of the New World, and Native Americans, and the American Revolution, & we had some fun discussions. Multiple choice was rather easy -- just go to her review sessions in class, since she gives a lot of hints for the test. The professor gave 50 Free points. Has extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HIS17C
Grade: B+
Aug 3, 2025
Would take again

My textbook got pushed to the floor and the teacher would not come over snd pick it up when smiled at her very nice. I have been hospitalized 3 times because this class and I have lost my eyebrows.

Inspirational
5.0
3.0
HIST17B
Aug 4, 2025
Would take again

This prof is one of the best teachers I have taken in person. Lectures are very entertaining with photos & pictures for every lecture. The discussions were very interesting and I liked how she connected the history to current events. She gave a curve UP to help on tests and to help everyone do well, and she has helpful reminders and tips.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS17A
Aug 4, 2025
Would take again

This teacher made learing enjoyable & you can do assignments on your own time in this online class & that was very convenient since I have a job. I thought her modules in Canvas were very clear with interesting pictures & info & she was very helpful with feedback. Also has a good sense of humor when we talked in office hours & is very encouraging.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2025
Would take again

One of the best online classes. Very good professor and nice person. I enjoyed the films, they were really good movies, and great for understanding issues today like civil rights and personal freedom. The class is easy to follow in Canvas, imo. She gives you 2 free discussions, free points, and extra credit options. Highly recommend.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Great teacher for this in person class and had interesting lectures and good jokes and spiced it up with exellent films. She gave 50 free points! Which raised up my score. Happy to recommend this class.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

This online class was very convenient for my work schedule. Only 1 assignment per week, and fairly easy to complete. Very clear and gives helpful feedback. Plus has extra credit and gave a lot of free points. Also textbook was free to check out from the library. Thank you!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
HIST17B
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Nice prof and I'm glad I took this class. She's very engaging and the class is fun. In-person is how I learn better, and she's a very clear speaker, great for me as an international student.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Recommend this online class. Prof is very nice and helpful. Canvas set up was easy to navigate, and I enjoyed the material, she makes it a good learning experience. Free books at the library to use for the whole quarter.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Good professor, and I liked how this online class was so well organized and interesting. Prof had wonderful films, and I could make them go faster to save time. Questions for assignments were given in advance, so I could plan and do well. Has extra credit, and 2 free discussions. She gave a large curve up to help everyone do well. I made an A .

Inspirational
Caring
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
HIST17C
Nov 4, 2025

I'd say do not take her if you don't like to read. She gives very very very long instructions that are so confusing. I always lose my mind whenever I read her instructions.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
HIST17B
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

Really good online class, and easy to follow in Canvas. I really like the films on the west. Prof is super helpful in offfice hours, very freindly, and gives great feedback. Clear instructions, and has extra credit that raised me up to an A. Thank you!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

Great teacher for this online class. She gives 2 Free discussions and gives a large curve UP to help. We received the questions ahead of time, which helps when you have a job, so you can plan your week, so this class was very convienient. Only 1 assignment per week, and the films were good. Recommend this professor.

Inspirational
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

This prof made American history so interesting and the class was engaging, espeacially the lectures and film on the American Revolution. The class discussions were lively because she was very enthusiastic and fun – some of my favorite times at the college. She also gave extra credit & free points, so I made a good grade. I'd recommend this class.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

I really liked this in person course. Lots of free points and she encourages everyone to succeed. There were some good films, especially on the 1960s and civil rights. And she gave lots of hints about the test questions in her lectures. She is also very encouaging and helpful in office hours.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

This in person class was one of the best I took a De Anza. I learn better with in person classes. This professor uses pictures and photos in all of her great lectures to make the history interesting. We got to meet other students in class during the fun discussions and role plays. The prof gave 50 FREE points and extra credit. Highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

This online course was easy to navigate in Canvas, and I thought the prof explained things clearly. A wonderful professor and gives good feedback in a convenient way. She gave 10 free points and 2 free discussions, and 2 extra credit options. bruh, I 100% recommend her as a professor, and wish I could take more of her classes.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST17B
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

Very good class I took online. I liked the films, and you can speed them up to save time. Prof gave helpful feedback and was very available during office hours by phone and by email. And you will have the questions ahead of time to score high.

5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

This prof made history interesting with good lectures in person and great films like on WW2 & the 1960s civil rights. Prof had a curve up to raise everyone's scores higher. Multiple choice I thought was easy if you just go to her review sessions in class since she gives lots of hints. Prof is very nice and helpful in office hours.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

Highly recommend this in person History 17A class. The teacher is very nice and made the history come alive. I loved the films on Native Americans, exploration of the new world, & the American Revolution. Tests were pretty easy, she gives you 50 free points. Textbooks are free in the college library to check out for the entire quarter. Thank you!

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
17A
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2025
Would take again

I took her in-person class for the fall quarter. She's respectful, and there's barely any homework. All you need to do is read two textbooks for the class, study them before exams, and you're all good. If you're into a LOT of notetaking during lectures, her class is for you. She also gave bonus points on the exams, which I appreciate a lot.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
HIST17C
Nov 16, 2025
Would take again

Good online class for modern US history. Nice teacher, she gives you 2 free discussions and extra credit, and there was a curve up to help everyone's score increase. I thought the class was easy to follow and well organized in Canvas. And she is very helpful in office hours.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST2
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

I took this class awhile back and wanted to say thank you. Her dedication to helping students really stood out. Her engaging teaching style kept me motivated, and I loved how aproachable she was for questions. This class made a positve lasting impact on me because of how helpful the teacher was.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Respected
4.0
2.0
HIST9
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

This professor was very good. She really helped me understand the subject in a way no one else has. Her class was insightful, and she always took time to explain things clearly. The professor was very organized and made the class fun. Plus she gave lots of free points.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST17B
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

This was one of my favorite professors at De Anza. Her class helped prepare me to transfer to a good school. Very understanding and helpful prof and has great lectures and films.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
HIST17C
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

One of my favorite online classes and the professor really cares and is very helpful. The instructions in Canvas were very clear and easy to navigate, and I did really well. The films were really good. Prof gave free points and my score went up. Thank you!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

This prof keeps things lively, clear, and fun. She also goes over eveything in class, so you will know what's on the test. She had a curve up, which raised my grade. Free books were in the library to check out for the whole quarter. Nice professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST9
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

I took this great inperson class awhile back and want to say thank you to the professor for a great learning experience. Wonderful lectutes and discussions and films. And a really helpful teacher.

Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST17C
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

Really liked this professor, she made American history come alive. She uses photos and pictures for every lecture and also has music and films. I especially liked the films on WW2 and the 1960s. Super approachable, very nice person, she helped me a lot during office hours. And she gave 50 free points to help eveyone's score be higher.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
4.0
HIST17C
Nov 25, 2025

Wow this professor makes me lose my mind every time I do her assignments. Her instructions are so confusing and I genuinely lost my mind doing her course. Take her if you are bored and have nothing to do with your time and if u like reading a lot

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Dec 5, 2025

She is actively monitoring RMP reviews. Be aware. A lot of readings, long/vague instruction, and such a tough grader. Some of the feedback didn't even make sense. Pls avoid.

1.0
5.0
17B
Dec 6, 2025

Do not take professor Carol Cini. Her instructions are horrendous and it is so confusing. I lost my mind doing this course. Too much work snd unfair grading

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2025

I like history, so I signed up for this class. Now, I don't want to hear about history anymore. Her assignments are extremely overwhelming and confusing. One student openly relies on AI to help write her work and basically has an A. It kind of shows that effort alone doesn't seem to matter, trying your best on your own may not be enough.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
5.0
HIS17C
Dec 7, 2025

Professor Cini prioritizes busywork over learning. The instructions are excessively long (hundreds and hundreds of words), poorly formatted (heavy bolding/underlining, random highlighting), and difficult to follow. Locating required terms in the textbook/syllabus is frustrating. While the professor is kind, the class's execution is very subpar.

1.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2025

Avoid this Professor, you'll mess up your GPA for nothing. Her assignments are 3 pages long/confusing, but she wants you to answer 2-4 questions in one single sentence. Her midterm and finals were graded as it was English assignments. History itself doesn't matter much, it's basically an English composition class based on a History textbook.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2025

Do not take this class. Weekly assignments are just discussion posts, but take up to 3 hours to complete. She's very picky, and her instructions don't make sense; she expects you to answer 3 questions in one sentence. Her feedback doesn't make sense sometimes, and trying your best won't get you through this class. It's literally just History.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
HIST17A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

This professor is a chill and caring individual. While it's very obvious that is very passionate about history and takes the subject seriously, this course wasn't overly difficult. As long as you follow instructions and her feedback, you'll be fine :)

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
HIST17A
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025

Interesting movies and lectures, I learned a lot. Only take this class if you're very passionate about history. The pacing/workload is crazy. Prof is a lot to handle. Can be condescending, a bit rude, and makes things harder than they need to be. I'm only writing this because lots of her reviews do seem fake. Very disappointing if that's true.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
HIS17C
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025

Overall very different experience compared to other asynchronous classes. Assignments can LOOK like a lot, however, she has made it to where each assignment is very detailed to how she wants it. Definitely not the easiest class I've taken, but it isn't hard to end the quarter with a passing grade.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Dec 12, 2025

This professor treats the class more like an English course rather than a History course because of her extensive feedback and correction on essays and discussions. She oversimplifies the instructions on all of the assignments making it difficult to comprehend and know where to start. I would highly advise you to steer clear of this class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Dec 13, 2025

I don't usually write reviews, but this professor was incredibly frustrating. Assignment prompts are long, poorly written, and unclear, making it difficult to understand what's actually being asked. The professor's emails are also hard to follow and rarely clarify expectations. I spent more time decoding instructions than learning the material.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. The assignments take so much of your time and are crazy specific. I was taking this class dual-enrolled, and this required more time and stress than any of my CSU classes (including human anatomy). I don't know why people are giving her okay ratings because this class made me absolutely lose my marbles. I've aged 10 years.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2025

Is not willing to help her students and can be quite condescending. This is not a professor that will help you develop and succeed academically. LOOK FOR OTHER PROFESSORS.

1.0
5.0
HIST17A
Dec 15, 2025

Do not be scammed. Positive reviews read the same, likely bots, completely different experience than the fake reviews list. Prof. was extremely critical grader, high gpa students suffered lowered gpa's because of her History class. Stanford science transfer 4.0 gpa lowered after her class. You've been WARNED!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
HIST17A
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2025

If you want a free C+, take this class. The professor says discussions should be short and simple, but her instructions and emails are pages long with highlights and repeated points. Instead of being clear, they're confusing. Grading takes forever. I went from an A to a C+ by the final.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Online Savvy
1.0
3.0
HISTD017A05
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2025

Missed 1 page number on my final and instantly failed me no way to bounce back. Has very strict requirements because she doesn't want to grade discussion posts are so boring and requires tons of writing for almost no gain. The final and essay are all that matters if you fail no point of trying.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
HIST17A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 22, 2025

Discussion is boring and tedious, grades from it doesn't matter if you mess up on the exam, focus everything on the exam.

So many papers
1.0
4.0
HIST17C
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2025

Only the exam and final matters. Your grades in her class are dependent on page numbers from textbooks. Grades very late. Avoid taking this class.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
HIS17C
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 23, 2025

She took on too many students this quarter and it reflected in the sloppy grading and feedback. Even if you spend the time and resources to secure the correct textbook, she will STILL accuse you of inventing the page number. Heaven forbid you make an interesting argument instead of simply paraphrasing the textbook. Please find another professor.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST17B
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2025
Would take again

Graduated this past year and I personally thanked Professor C for helping and encouraging me to succeed. I was a poor writer when I started school but she really helped me to fix that. Her constant criticism to give more detail finally got thru to me and I've become SO much better at analyzing when reading. Thanks again Professor.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
Class Info

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Attendance Mandatory

38%

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Based on 163 reported grades
A: 89
Not sure yet: 24
Rather not say: 9
B: 8
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Inspirational (79)
EXTRA CREDIT (68)
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Ratings by Course

HIST2

5.0

(1)

HISTORY17A

4.7

(3)

HIST17B

4.6

(14)

HIST17C

4.6

(80)

HIST17A

4.6

(85)
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Difficulty by Course

HST17A

5.0

HIS17C

4.1

17A

4.0

17B

3.5

HIS17A

3.3

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