She's ok. I took her during the summer. you have to read novels, but they're not that bad. It's not hard to get a B.

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I loved this teacher! :D

Very good class. Does make you read some books, but they tend to be short and easy to understand. Gives a lot of leeway when it comes to grades, especially concerning reports you write.

Dr. Skidmore-Hess is a great teacher. World History is definitely not my forte, but she was very helpful when I didn't understand something. She cleared up a lot of questions that I had from time to time during the semester. Of course, the class got boring at times, but Dr. Skidmore-Hess as a professor and person is completely awesome.

I went to less than 1/4th of the class meetings and wound up with a 100% overall average. Read the book and watch the movies and you don't even have to wake up! Her lectures that I did get to sucked though. And she has a bizzare obsession with the holocaust. As in she spent 2 full weeks of a 5 week summer class talking about it.

This woman is straight up CRAZY!! However, she is EXTREMELY nice and will work with you so that you can get a good grade. Kind of boring but no attendance policy so if you get the powerpts. there is a good chance you could do well w/o going. If you don't mind hippies than you should like her alright

Very nice! Somewhat boring, but very sweet. A LOT of notes, and reading out of the book, but if you do that you'll do fine. You do have to read 4 books, but they are interesting. She gives easy quizzes on the books that count for 40% of your grade in the class. so even if you bomb the tests, and do good on the quizzes, you'll pass the class.

she is mono-tone=very boring. she TRIES to be funny. the tests are over A LOT of material. you have to read the book. the quizes over the novels are pretty easy if you read and the books are not bad!

Great teacher!!! I actually despise history but I took her during the class and ended up with an easy A. Im also not a reader, but the novels that are required were soooooo very interesting. Definitely take her!!!

Defiently the sweetest prof. i've ever had. You have to read a lot, but if you do the quizzes she gives over them are ridicously easy and it's 40% of your grade. No attendance policy and can get the lecture notes from the internet. I HIGHLY recommend her. Plus, she actually seems like she WANTS TO HELP her students get a good grade!

She's wonderful!! I used to hate world history, but she got me interested. Her lectures are great. She's very knowledgeable and LOVES the topic. She has us choose novels to read that are amazing and the quizzes from them are 40% of our grade. The reason why I got an A! The tests aren't that hard as long as you read the book and powerpoints on webct

All you need are the notes and to read and you'll do fine.

the book quizzes are simple. I made all A's on them and only read 3/4 of a book out of 6. Exams come directly from lectures. There's no need to look into the text until it's getting test time.

She was a nice teacher, but it's not that great of a class. Her class was the only class I ever skipped and I barely ever went to it. I ended up with a B and only read 1/6 books. Her powerpoints are online. Study those and the textbook and you'll do fine. I will say I was a History major, but her class made me switch.

her notes are not on the test but if you read every book and watch every movie, you will have an a. she likes the students who go to class and generally helps you out if you are one of those few who actually attend class.

Great teacher.. though the notes aren't too helpful-- but it is very easy to find previous tests floating about and the questions are the same if not similar.. just read the books and watch the movies and speak up in class and you win her heart over and get an A. Stick through her class its worth the A! Talk to her often in her office n such.

loves to teach and shows her interest in the topic. she tries everything to make sure everyone has an oppurtunity to get the notes and has them all online to help make it easier. their is a lot of reading, but nothing that someone can't handle.

Go to class! Although it is boring, she likes the students who actually show up. Her notes are on Powerpoint, and they are not very clear. But, if you listen, read the other books assigned, and watch the movies you will easily get an A!

she is so easy!! there's ALOT ALOT if reading but if you like reading novels then take her...for each test you have to read about 2 novels but they help out on the test!!!! and the books are pretty good...her notes she posts make NO sense what so ever, but she's really easy, and just read the book!

Dr. Skidmore-Hess gives interesting lectures. She is also genuinely concerned that her students understand lecture material. Take good notes-read powerpoints-skim the textbook and you'll do fine. Summer session is loaded with lots of reading material but definitely worth the effort!!Great teacher!!

Gives extra credit on tests. Attendance isn't mandatory but she knows. She offers study sessions for the test and gives study guides. Make sure you read the comic books and watch the movies. Only problem is some stuff would be on the test that we didn't have time to talk about in class but it's in the book so make sure you read the book.

Can be hard but a very good teacher. I really enjoyed her class

She was a little tough but I really enjoyed her class. Shes really nice and helpful. I ended up making an A.

The best history teacher that you can take. There are 4 quizzes and tests including the final. There is a lot of reading in this class sooo if you dont like to read do not take this class. She is very willing to help you if you need it. and she also does study sesions for the test. again awesome teacher

There is a lot of reading in this class, but the book quizzes are extremly easy. She has review sessions before tests, so if you study you shouldnt do bad in the class at all. She is really interested in history too. Good professor.

LOVED her. Yes her lectures are all over the place and the notes aren't the best but if you read the books you are guaranteed an A.Not to mention she takes time out of her schedule to do out of class test reviews. The books are interesting and easy to read, mostly comic books for God's sake. And she's SOOOO nice.Take her!

She is a good teacher, a little scatter brained. Have to read about 2-3 books per test and 4 book quizzes, if you read you will do fine on the test and quizzes really boosting your grade. Test fairly easy, and she curves the tests. Overall pretty easy and good class.

GREAT TEACHER! She is a little all over the place, but that keeps her lectures very interesting. Goes out of her way to help students, loves her job. Book quizzes are very easy and the books and interesting. I would definitely recommend her. No Essays at all!

Be ready to read. 10 books plus the text book. The books are interesting and novels. Go to the study sessions bc she tells what's basically on the tests. Her power points are online. Very nice lady. Fairly easy class, just be ready to read.

Favorite history teacher so far. Her lectures are actually interesting. Yes there are 10 novels but they are all very short (illustrated) and fun to read. Attendance is not mandatory and the tests are extremely easy if you listen to the lectures. Over-prepares you for the tests so there really arent any surprises. Take her!

Don't take the class if you hate reading. There is about 10 books you have to read. There is 4 book quizzes total. Some of the questions on the tests come from the books. So don't think you can take this course without reading the material. She recognizes people who attend on a regular basis and I promise it helps at the end of the semester.

A LOT OF READING!! but you can tell she genuinley cares if you pass. She doesnt mind helping you at all.

Took her class this summer after she was recommended by two friends and as no disappointed. She gives a good overview of history with more emphasis on culture, religion, and long term effects. She even let us watch movies and read comic type books to relate to the material. Don't take her online summer class, she said she gives them more work.

I really liked this teacher for some reason. I rarely went to class (when I say rarely I mean ever) and I managed to get a B. Although her lectures seemed long sometimes, she always managed to crack a few jokes to make the class better. I'd recommend her.

Easy class, do not buy any of the books unless you like reading. The reading quizzes are easy to sparknotes for it. Her weekly quizzes that she goes over are the questions used on the test. The test is 100 multiple choice. I recommend her if you just want to do a bare minimum of work.

Very chill. We just had a couple of reading assignments and group projects. Not a hard class at all. She's an awesome person and is very passionate about human rights.

Great teacher and overall lady but the class is boringggggg! Offers extra credit during class when attendance is low. Read books quizzes/test are extremely easy. Textbook not necessary but small reading books are!

CLASS WAS SO EASY TAKE HER. I never paid attention in class just study the study guides before the test and you will make an a. If you have okay memory you will be fine. Read about 8 books but all were comics. Shes a fun strange woman.

She is an understanding teacher who enjoys getting feedback from the class to see what they enjoy and don't enjoy. Offers tons of extra credit opportunities, even makes some for the class upon request. She's quirky but in a funny way that makes her very likable. There's a lot of reading but almost all of the books are comics. She curves tests!

Professor Skidmore-Hess was a very easy teacher to take. She never lectured in our class and decisions were so off topic. We read many books and watched movies on the topics we were supposed to be covering. They were kind of crazy but enjoyable. She would help you on the quizzes if you needed help.

Well, I cannot say I learned very much, but she is one of the nicest professors I have every had. She is a little odd and makes you read many graphic novels, but these novels are easy and can be read in about an hour. She's super nice, the class was fun, and there is a lot of extra credit. The test are just like the study guides. TAKE HER.

A ton of reading,but as long as you read,easy A;opportunity to read up to 10 books for quizzes,but takes highest 4 quiz grades(40% of grade)-many are graphic novels;Show up Thursdays-she gives you study guide quizzes with answers-test are the exact same questions-only questions she leaves out are books required for tests(2-3test);3 tests(60%)

She's a little scattered and messy but one of the nicest professors I've ever had. She gives two books every week but if you read the spark-notes you can usually get an A on the quizzes. She doesn't have an attendance policy, but she remembers who comes to class everyday and will give you more extra credit opportunities.

Study guides are exactly like the test... If it's B on the study guide it's B on the test. Attendance not mandatory but she keeps up with who comes and who doesn't. Must go to get study guide though. Has 3 test and must take 4 out of the 16 quizzes. (Takes highest grade)

Dr. Skidmore-Hess LOVES history! She is so passionate and knowledgeable, but that can lead to her becoming very distracted in class. There is not really a point to going to class except for getting the extra credit because she gives the study guide to everyone, and it's the exact same as the test itself. Did not open the textbook once.

Many many years ago I had Dr. Skidmore-Hess. She is one of the most passionate teachers that I have ever had on Africana Studies and African History. She is extremely knowledgeable and her class is very straightforward. She remembers everyone's names and treats all her students with respect. She is very relate-able. -Professor Reece Freeman

Overall, Dr. Skidmore is an amazing professor! Be prepared to read, read, and read! The class is not hard at all; the exams are the same as her study guide, and she sometimes gives out the answers to them!

She is a great professor. She gives you study guides, and the answers on the same on the test. There are four mandatory quizzes. If you take all 12 you get extra credit. I took all the quizzes and she lost most of them. i got 100 on each test, and a 94 on the final. somehow, I ended up with a B as a final grade. So stay on her for your grades!!

I LOVED her class. She makes it SO easy for you to get an A, by giving you the tests in advanced, and an exact summary of what articles of reading will be on the test. MANY chances for extra credit, including a movie. Attendance isn't mandatory, but we occasionally have easy quizzes in class, which she only takes a selected amount for a week. ILY

Great professor! Literally the course consist of 4 module paragraphs & 4 group projects. Easy A. Take her, you wont regret it!

She is a very kind professor and her lectures are quite entertaining. But if you take this class you WILL have to read at least 13 books, granted most of them are graphic novels but i still had to by them from the book store, which is too expensive. The library (which is four stories tall) didnt even have some of them.

She is very nice and reasonable. Her lectures are all off of powerpoints which she posts online. She gives study guides that are basically the exact same as the tests. She adds like 5-10 questions from graphic novels that she makes us read and she had them on reserve in the library. She had weekly quizzes & you had to at least take 4 of them. easy.

Extremely passionate, and very easy. There is a little bit of outside work, but it's all stuff you can do in ten minutes. She doesn't usually reply to emails, but is very approachable.

I had this class for an 8 am which was awful. She gives study guides for every test so you really don't even have to go to class but if you do she might give extra credit. The answers to the study guide are mostly online too. There is ALOT of reading. But the books are really good. Don't stray because of that.

The lectures are very boring, especially at 8am. Attendance isn't mandatory but towards the end of the semester, she may give extra credit for attendance. Your grade 4 quizzes & 3 tests. She gives study guides for the tests which are pretty similar to the test (answers on quizlet). You get a list of books to pick from and those are your 4 quizzes

Professor Skidmore-Hess is a great professor, she is very passionate about food and film. She is very approachable and will answer any questions you have to the best of her ability. This class is super easy and there are hardly any assignments other than online discussions which take 5 minutes. You also have to complete 3 food project powerpoints.

Organization is NOT her strong point. Once you figure out what you're supposed to do, the class is a breeze. She is an easy grader. The only assignments are 4 exams and you get a month to do each. A lot of reading and material to cover but I've made no less than a 98 on every exam with minimal effort.

Dr. Skidmore-Hess is AMAZING! She loves to help students and will give extra time to those who need it. She takes an interest in her students and truly cares about our grades. If you have the opportunity to take her, DO IT!

She is an amazing professor. Her class is straightforward, 3 book quizzes and 3 tests (including the final). She does take attendance daily. You do have to purchase TopHat so be aware of that. The book quizzes are all easy reads. I bought the textbook but haven't touched it. The tests are the same exact questions from the study guide she gives you.

This class wasn't difficult. Once you figure out how to prepare for the tests, you will do just fine. She gives a study guide for each test that uses the same questions and answers as the tests. There is a lot of reading you have to do though, but overall shes great! Her lectures are long and boring but you will do well if you put in little effort.

If you are looking for an easy A in World History I would 10/10 recommend Professor Skidmore-Hess. Her class is super straight forward and her tests come with study guides. I would take her over and over again if I could.

awesome professor!! gives study guides for every test and is super understanding. easy A

Professor Skidmore-Hess is an amazing professor. Class is graded on easy discussion boards, one to two essays, and tests. The study guides she gives out for tests are super helpful. Easy A!

Fantastic teacher! if you show up and are respectful you're half way there. Do your work and participate in class and you're almost guaranteed an A! it's not that her class is that easy it's that she does a great job at explaining the content in a way that makes its supper easy to learn.

Overall really good. Her class is lecture heavy and they can run on for awhile so its hard to pay attention sometimes but she dose give study guid for each test which is super helpful. She dose have us read different books before each test and quizes us on them but its not super bad. 4 test, few discussion post and the books. Thats pretty much it

Dr. Skidmore-Hess was always willing to answer questions. She also made lecture more personal, humorous, and entertaining. Also, she is always available for office hours and easy to talk to! She truly cares about her students. Dr. Skidmore-Hess has graphic novels as some of the required texts for HIST 1112! Highly recommend for HIST 1112! ^-^

She can be boring. For the most part her class was easy. Just do your work, She accepted some late work wasn't really strict on deadlines. I took her twice and made A's

definitely recommend her for HIST 1112, it was an easy class. we had 4 exams and weekly discussions, 2 of the exams were 20% of your grade and the remaining were 25% while discussions were 10%. she had study guides which really helped, most of the answers were on the textbook and the others were from videos/docs she posted.

I don't know what it is about her. She is a great lecturer, but I could not figure out how to take notes in her class. It is very hard to figure out what assignments are due and how you are supposed to complete them. Her study guides are basically the exam. The only bad thing, she requires 8 textbooks and they are just comic books. Literally.

HIGHLY suggest her minimester course! I dreaded required history & got an A+. Tests straight from the material she gives in content. It's a lot since it was condensed, but being a mini 4-week course means it wasn't dragged out for 16 weeks! 1 test, 1 post, 1 reply each week, plus 2 short essays 200~ words, so not many grades but EASY to get an A.

Some of the reviews say she is unorganized , but it didn't bother me in my opinion. Participation only matters if you need your grade curved like an 89 to a 90. I didn't find the textbooks necessary beside the seven themes one and watch the crash courses for the test. She has a pretty easy set up for class just do the work.

She was a very sweet and fun lady. She got off topic very easily. The test sometimes has questions that you didn't really learn in class. The lectures very always very interesting. The study guide is very close to the tests, so make sure to do them.

She's for the people, love her and highly recommend

Skidmore-Hess is the sweetest professor I have had yet. She really cares about her students and it shows. During the hurricane, she made sure that all her students were safe and didn't bring up assignments until the week after. Tests are online and you get 2 attempts. Tries her best and has a big heart!

She is so understanding and loving. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS! She is very slow to respond to emails and is quite quirky. Get to know her and make sure you communicate. She does have ADHD, so she can be a bit unorganized and is a slow grader (last minute). However, she is hilarious.

She is an amazing professor, but her lectures are sometimes very off topic. Grading is very clear and it is not hard to get a good grade.

Cathy Skidmore-Hess was a great professor to have. She was very understanding when someone didn't quite understand something. During the hurricane, she made sure we were all safe and during well, and pushed all the missing work a week. As long you pay attention in class and look over the slide shows, you should be go for her exams.

Hess is a sweet prof, though her lectures can get off-track. Exams cover material not fully covered in class, so the study guides are key. Unstuck AI helped me prep efficiently for the tricky tests. Overall, a manageable class if you stay on top of the work.

She goes off topic and lectures are long and boring. She is very kind and wants to help you succeed. Grades are based on 4 discussion post, 4 multiple choice exams given on folio, and two "essays" that are 250 words and she is very lenient with grading them. Easy A

The class is made up of 4 discussion posts and 4 tests with 100 questions. The tests are online and not taken in class. Take this class for an A, you will regret not taking this class.

The class is now made up of like 8 exams with 50 questions and many discussion post but are pretty easy. The lectures can get a bit boring but she is a very nice professor.