4.7

Colleen Vasconcellos

History - University of West Georgia

4.7
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

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What Students Say

There were no tests or quizzes

HIST1112 - 5.0 rating

Worst teacher I've ever had I would not take her again

HIS2111 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

79%

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95% confidence
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Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (5)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 5
B+: 5
B: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (9)
Gives good feedback (8)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Participation matters (6)
Accessible outside class (4)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Hilarious (2)
Online Savvy (2)
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HIS1112
Oct 17, 2005

I hate history, but I like this class. She tries to make it interesting, and her tests aren't that bad. But, she gives these reaction paper things, which I don't like, but I still like her and the class. She's pretty cool. Take her.

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HIST1112
Oct 18, 2005

Best professor i have ever had i learned so much she made it fun

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HIST1112
Jan 9, 2006

weird name, but dont be scared, shes one of the best professors. Super smart, relates well with students, and makes all the same old crap sound new and interesting. no attend. policy, but if you go, take some notes, and make a few flash cards, i gaurantee you that A.

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HISTORY2111
Jan 22, 2006

The best professor possible... she relates well with the students and makes the class feel comfortable and not uptight. I couldn't possibly have a better professor than Dr. Colleen... anyone who needs to take a history class needs to take it with her!! Don't need to buy the book! Just go to class, pay attention, and you'll learn a lot!

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HISTORY
Apr 4, 2006

She is a great teacher. You do have to go to class because her notes are a key player in doing good on the test, but she makes lectures interesting. SHe is very interested in History and this shows through her teaching. If you go to class and take good notes you will get a good grade.

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HIST2111
Apr 27, 2006

This is very possibly the BEST professor anywhere!!! She makes history interesting. She gives study guides. Her reaction papers guarantee you an extra grade if you just do them. She is very helpful and understanding. Absolutely the best the history dept has to offer. Take her if you can.

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USHIST2111
Apr 30, 2006

She is AMAZING!!!!Easiest teacher ever...there is not possible way you can get a B in her class..unless u dont show up,dont do your work, and are plain out stupid!!! ;) Her class is too easy and there is no way anyone can get an A. Her tests are like nothing I ever seen before, too east to be true! She's the best!!

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HIST2111
May 21, 2006

I really enjoyed this class. I have never really been interested in history, but she made the facts interesting. She gives study guides and if you complete it and look over it a few times, you are set for an A in the class. Take her!

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HIST11123326
Jun 9, 2006

great teacher, young, funny, and a pleasure to learn from. if you do bad in one of her classes you should probably just quit school and give up and all acedemics. she's is not an easy teacher, she is just good. to do bad in her class means you did not go or you are just horrible at school period. i have had her twice the last yr. great teacher.

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HIS
Jul 24, 2006

dr v. is super a super hot brazilian woman:) makes history interesting. take alot of notes, and when she gives out study guides study the terms on the guide. dont bother buying a book, jus take good notes. her class is easy

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HIST2112
Nov 8, 2006

Possibly the easiest class I have ever taken. Dr. V knows most of us didnt want to take the class and is fine with it. if you go to class the book is worthless. Just take notes and fill out the study guide and you will have an A...and if not you are completely retarded.

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HIST2112
Nov 10, 2006

very good teacher. do not buy the book, she even tells u that you dont need it. just come to class, take good notes and do the study guide and you're set for an A. and she is really funny and makes history interesting (and i hate history). take her!

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HIST2112
Nov 14, 2006

Dr. V is the BEST professor on this whole campus. Her class is extremely easy and interesting becuase of the way she teaches. She is enthusiastic about the class you dont even need to use the book her lecture is very detailed and self explanatory. I absolutely LOVE this woman !

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HIST2111
Nov 17, 2006

This is the best teacher that I have had at UWG so far. She is very passionate about what she teaches and she makes her students feel that way also. Considering that I dont like history very much she is still willing to help. I loved her class!Everybody should take her.Easy A!

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HIST1112
Dec 7, 2006

Vascon is a great professor! I recommend her to anyone who hates history but wants to pass with an A! I hate history and anything dealing with it, but she explain everything in a way where I actually retained the information and stayed awake in class. I pass all the test and the final. Take her!!!

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HIST2111
Dec 8, 2006

Very fair and understanding. What's on the study guide is on the test! What she talks about in class is on the test! Pay attention and you will get an 'A'. You feel absolutely no stress nor pressure while taking her class.

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HIST2112
Dec 9, 2006

Her class is very easy. You just take notes, and you will get an A. I didn't open the textbook for the whole semester. Her teaching is awesome!

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HIST2112
Dec 10, 2006

Very good professor. She is very straighfoward with her tests and will ALWAYS try to help!

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HIS2112
Jan 2, 2007

She is a very good teacher. She has a good personality and she is very down to earth. She did not really use the textbook so don't waste your money buying it. I made an A in the class by coming to class everyday taking notes doing the study guide, doing the reaction papers. Trust me you will make an A if you do these things

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HIST2112
Jan 7, 2007

This is the most fun class I have taken in a long time. I had no interest in history, what so ever, but Dr V made me want to change my major to history. If she was the only history professor at UWG I would change my major in a heartbeat!

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HIST2111
Apr 25, 2007

AMAZING teacher! she is such a cool person! and she's down to earth! the class was not too bad either, she gave you all the information you need for the tests! this was my absolute favorite class of ever being at this school. she is such an understanding teacher that will help you whenever you need it. and go to class, she's hillarious and fun!

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HIST2112
May 7, 2007

I had her for both US 1&2, and honestly this is the best history class i have ever taken! all you have to do is go to class and write down everything she says! dont even bother buying the book!! plus, shes hilarious! so class isnt that boring-- shocking right? its supposed to be a history class! =]

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HIST2111
Jul 5, 2007

great teacher. made it fun and interesting. i would and have reccomended her for friends

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HIST2101
Aug 8, 2007

GREAT professor! I loved the class even though I never liked history before. She's not your typical history professor. She makes history more interesting, gets straight to the point, gives study guides, and tells you exactly whats on the exam! Overall my fave teacher @ UWG!

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HIST2112
Aug 15, 2007

Great teacher, funny. Test are straight from notes, if you dont get at least a B somethings wrong. Dont buy the book. I took bouth US 1&2 w/ her and we never even opened it.

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HIST2111
Nov 14, 2007

THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS. SHE TEACHES HER CLASS LIKE SHE'S TELLING A STORY. I DONT LIKE HISTORY BUT SHE MADE IT INTERESTING AND U ACTUALLY LEARN A LOT. YOU ONLY HAVE TESTS AND REACTION PAPERS DUE EVERY WEEK BUT ITS JUST YOUR REACTION TO THE NOTES. COME TO CLASS AND TAKE NOTES AND U HAVE AN A.

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HIST1112
Nov 15, 2007

She is very nice and funny. She is a great teacher, easy to understand and the way she teaches makes you actually want to learn. She does not have an attendance policy! You do not need the book, test come from notes and she gives out study guides. The test is STRAIGHT from the study guide.

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HIST2111
Dec 12, 2007

AMAZING TEACHER! IF YOU NEED TO TAKE A HISTORY MAKE SURE IT IS WITH HER! AMAZING LADY!

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HISTSECT
Dec 12, 2007

THIS IS THE BEST TEACHER AT WEST GEORGIA THAT I HAVE HAD SO FAR! I REALLY ENJOYED HER CLASS AND ON TOP OF THAT,SHE MADE LEARNING HISTORY FUN! YOU HAVE TO TAKE HER IF YOU NEED US HISTORY!

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HIST1112
Dec 17, 2007

she is completely kick ass! i totally love her! she helps you with everything! she is completely clear when she speaks and on her tests. she gives extra credit and she is really down to earth! if you write down what she says you will understand the lesson and do well on the test! do the reaction papers or get a 0! SHE IS THE CREAM OF THE CROP!

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HIST2111
Jan 13, 2008

She is a wonderful teacher. Make history incredibly interesting and most importantly she hides nothing! She keeps it real! Fabulous Teacher!

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HIST1112
Feb 27, 2008

Best teacher I've had in college! Young and cool...not boring at all. No attendence policy, however if you go to class and take notes there is no need to buy the book. No paper, 3 multiple choice tests, and weekly 1 page responses. VERY EASY and she makes history interesting! I would recommend her to anyone!

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HIST2111
Apr 11, 2008

she is AWESOME!! i recommend her to anyone that has to take history. I never was interested in history until i took her classes. I had her for World history and Us History and LOVED both classes!! Her tests are super easy, she gives you a study guide like a week before the test and everything on the test is on the study guide! TAKE HER!

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HIST2111
Apr 22, 2008

The ONLY reason I'm recommending her is b/c I won't be having her as a teacher anymore. EVERYONE fights to get into her classes. She's great, and so hilarious. Extra credit rocks. EASY A. If I had to take her again, I wouldn't be recommending her b/c I would want a spot in her class! lol. What she says in class, is what's on the test. Straight up.

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HIST1112
Nov 12, 2008

She is the best. My History professor is no longer teahing at the school anymore and so she took over our class just this past Tue. and she is already so helpful to me. She is willing to work with you to ensure that you make a good grade out of her class. She is hilarious and make it easy to understand what she lectures about. I love her!!

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HIST1112
Dec 11, 2008

She is wonderful... She took over for my history teacher and absolutely made history something that I enjoyed.

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HIST2111
Dec 21, 2008

Wonderful teacher! Take her whenever you can.

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HIST2111
Mar 3, 2009

Incredibly sweet, down to earth, and gets the point across in a clear way. You can make an easy A if you work and study enough. I definitely recommend her.

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HIST1112
Mar 10, 2009

Awesome!

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HIST2111
Mar 11, 2009

Take her....come to class...take good notes...and I'll promise u will get an "A"....I did!!!

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HIST2111
Oct 19, 2009

You must take her if you can! The class is extremely easy, and you don't even have to show up. She's a fun person too. Just take notes and you're good.

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HIST2111
Nov 12, 2009

She is Amazing. Attendance is optional. Lots of Extra Credit, and study guides to help on her easy tests. Take notes and you'll pass!!! Very funny, and entertaining. I love her. :)

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HIST2111
Dec 3, 2009

Please take her for HIST2111. She teaches well. She gives you a study guide & she helps you get prepared for it. Although it's an easy A, go to class everyday bc what she talks about in class, will very likely be on the test.

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HIST2302
Dec 9, 2009

I love Mrs. V. She's an awesome asset to the history department. Very smart and very sweet. I definately recommend her for methodology.

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METHO2302
Mar 13, 2010

Great Teacher. Nows her stuff. If you are taking this class to learn something than learn you will...but if you are taking it as an easy grade wrong class because she makes you work...which I loved. Great office hours, helpful when you ask her questions. Very blunt and straightforward. You won't regret taking her for any class.

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HIST2111
Apr 9, 2010

Wonderful teacher, funny, knows how to relate to her students, makes class interesting. Attendence is optional, but after the first day you will want to go to class just to hear the random funny things she says. She really made histoy enjoyable and stress free.

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HIST1112
Jul 15, 2010

The only class I have taken that I have actually looked forward to. Makes history interesting

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HIST2111
Aug 14, 2010

This teacher is awesome!She knows her stuff,makes it simple, && tells it like it is.Go to class,take notes and study.There are study guides,study sessions,easy tests,and she doesn't take attendance.Don't get it twisted, yes it is an easy class but YOU do have to put forth some effort!

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HIST2111
Nov 21, 2010

She is AMAZING! Extremely helpful, won't let you fail. Her tests are very easy as long as you study the material. Even if you don't like History, she makes it interesting. She's very laid back and easy to relate to. LOVE HER! Take her for your history course, you won't be disappointed. And she is beautiful!!!

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HIST2111
Dec 10, 2010

Makes history fun, and always offers extra credit. Gives syllabus quiz that is hard & can hurt your grade. Tests got a lot harder from previous semesters & you will only get participation points if you talk in class.. even with an 89... I got a B, unfair :(

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HIST2111
Jan 21, 2011

Converted me from a history hater to a history lover!

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HIST2111
Apr 26, 2011

She is a great professor. She really cares about the students and she's funny. History has always been soo boring but she actually makes it really interesting!! Gives study guides and her tests are multiple choice!

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HIST2111
Aug 18, 2011

Can't say enough good things about this professor. And shes so hot the pepper is on fire lol.

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HIS2111
Sep 23, 2011

Ok I don't know what you guys are talking about. Her tests are hard, and I go to class and take notes. I even did the study guide. But her tests had some really hard questions on it and I had to fight for my B. Be careful with her. She's nice and her class is fun, but her tests are tough. And watch out for that syllabus quiz. It's tricky.

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HIS1112
Oct 1, 2011

Super nice, funny. Tests were hard, but she gives a study guide. Definitely go to class, because what she talks about in there is on the test. Didn't even open my book. Syllabus quiz sucks, and is 10% of your grade. It's tricky too.

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HIST1112
Dec 7, 2011

Vasconcellos rocks! She is extremely helpful if you don't quite understand something. I worked hard for my A and I would recommend her to anyone who plans on taking a history class

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HIST1112
Dec 10, 2011

Mrs. V is an excellent professor and makes a usually boring subject fun and interesting. She garners the attention and respect of her class very well and is always willing to help her students.

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HIST03
Jun 28, 2012

Great teacher, got an A in her class...cause she taught it well and plus I LOVE HISTORY!!! She gives essay style exams (midterm&final)that you write about.I took her for the summer and I loved it was quick and too the point.. LOVE DR.V!

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HIST4485
Jul 24, 2012

Dr. V is an amazing professor! I had her for slavery and emancipation and an Independent study and I learned so much in both classes! Make sure you do the readings and participate in class! Lectures also keep you involved in class so you will want to participate. She is the best professor at the university and I look forward to taking her again!

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HIST2111
Dec 11, 2013

She says the class will be really easy, it's not. You do so many assignments that hardly count toward your final grade. There is a midterm&final that count for 70% of your grade. Made all A's and high B's on class work and ended up with a C in the class.

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HIST2111
Dec 13, 2013

Dr. V was pretty awesome. If you failed her class you were stupid! All you have to do is take notes, study, and read the material she asks you to read. CRAZY! who ever thought they would have to do that to pass a class. You're an amazing teacher Dr. V!

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2111
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2014

Dr. V is a great professor! Clearly tells you what she expects from each assignment and her class is easy to pass as long as you do the assignments. But if you want an A you have to work for it! she doesn't hand it out.

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HIST1112
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2015

There were no tests or quizzes. It was all discussions and 5 fun and fictional blog posts. There were three reaction papers. Discussions are important, but not hard to answer. Her notes really help you understand the material, since there is no textbook. Midterm and final are essays you do from your computer(have a week to do them).She's very nice.

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HIS2111
Feb 17, 2016

I saw that she was easy and helpful on here, but that was a lie, she's horrible. I didn't learn anything it was just a lot of tedious work. She really acts like people have nothing to do but sit there and do work for her class. Worst teacher I've ever had I would not take her again.

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HIST1112
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2016

UGH. It is finally over! She makes you post 14 times to one discussion board to make a 100, every week. It was death. There was no point. I made an A, but it was out of spite of her that I tried. It is an easy A, but those 14 post weekly discussions, 5 part project, 3 papers, and two tests. It was WAY TOO MUCH for an intro class.

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HIS2112
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

She is a pretty good teacher. She does count off for some small nit picky things. She also makes it hard to get an A. You do everything she asks exactly as she asks and you get a B.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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HIS1112
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Vasconcellos is the best history professor I have taken in college. I would even go as far to say in my top 2 best professors. I took her class online, so you HAVE TO do the reading, but the content is really not that difficult. She is very clear on her expectations and it is obvious that she wants you to do well.

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HIST1112
Grade: A
May 4, 2018
Would take again

I loved Dr. Vasconcellos! She was a great professor. I took eCore online and everything was laid on with deadlines and rubrics. Every time I emailed her, she emailed me immediately back. Super nice and funny. You will learn to appreciate her memes.

Gives good feedback
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HIS1112
Mar 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I do not like this class at all! I was recommended this professor by a friend who took her class before and she said that she was the best professor. She has way too many readings and her quizzes are hard. This is an intro class!!!!!! She has to think that people are only taking her class. Wouldnt take her again!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
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HIS1112
Grade: B+
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

Awesome teacher. by far the best history professor ive ever had. very detailed on what she expects. doesnt give too much work.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
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HIS2111
Grade: A
May 5, 2019
Would take again

Professor Vasconcellos is one of the best teachers Ive had for not just any online class but any class in general. Shes considerate of her students and gives good feedback on discussions and papers. Anything I ever had points taken off for was entirely justified. Tests can be hard, but the final and midterm are writing assignments so thats cool

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HIS1112
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

She was appositely amazing! The quizzes were difficult but as long as you pay attention they are doable. Just about every week she posted a new meme into the notification bored, and honestly, it just made my day! She's amazing and wonderful to work with! Also if you have any questions she does her best to explain it!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HIS2111
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

I took this class online and I would take her again. As long as you participate in the discussions and read the material for the quizzes you should be fine. The midterm and final were papers so overall there were no tests. The quizzes arent the easiest but youll be fine!

Participation matters
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HIS1112
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

She is awesome take her if you can! Took her for online history. She spells everything out for you and is super accessible. You wont regret taking her class super funny!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
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HIS2111
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

This professor is really chill. She uses memes in her discussion posts and her writing is easy to understand. The reading load was extreme but the quizzes were directly taken from the readings. She made the quizzes and discussions count for more so we didn't have to take any exams. I would definitely recommend taking her.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
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3.0
HIST4580
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Taken during COVID. Class was all online. Work was due every 2 weeks which included a discussion post and a photo post. The discussions were over reading. Had a semester long project which was easy and 2 essays as well. Graded everything on time and did reminders every week for work due.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
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HISTSECT
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Vasconcellos is a great professor who knows how to provide you with ample work without piling up to much without ample time to finish it.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
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HIS2111
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

She made it very easy, you have a quiz and discussion due every 2 weeks. You also have 4 writing assignments spread out throughout the semester too. She sends weekly reminders for when things are due so it is not hard to not be caught up in her class. There's no exams in this class which i loved because i get testing anxiety.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
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HIS2111
Grade: A+
May 27, 2024
Would take again

Coming from a history major, the course content is good. There are assignments due every 2 weeks, but they're pretty easy. Mostly quizzes, but there are a few short essays, 2 of them being creative writing. She posts memes with her announcements. Take her for an easy online class with your regular semester.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
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2.0
HIS1112
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

She's chill and the material she gives are always the same. Her course is very self-explanatory.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
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HIS2111
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

2 Weeks to work on a unit, Read the assigned lectures, one quiz per unit and one short assignment per unit. No discussions which was lovely!!

5.0
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HIS2111
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

appreciate how we are given 2 weeks for each unit, and there is only 1 assignment and quiz per unit. The class isn't difficult if you throughly read the information as well.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
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HIST2111
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Great professor indeed! Provides quite positive feedback, not very strict with grading at all, just, of course, get ready to read a bunch, considering if you're taking an array of different classes at the same time.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

79%

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