The class was no walk in the park, but it is a Senior level course. Lectures were a bore and a lot of students dropped the class. Those who remained found a professor that truly opened up and showed he wasn't so bad after all. You have to hand in a 4pg reaction ppr every other week. NO MIDTERM OR FINAL! Just a 14pg+ term paper.

Excellent teacher! He knows his subject very well and quotes from primary historical sources. He is also fair and attendance is not mandatory. I wouldn't recommend missing a class as the notes are imprtant. The tests are fair just make sure you put together a good essay. He speaks slowly which some find dull but it helps when taking notes. Take him

He is a fair grader. Make sure that you organize the essays for the exams. Although there was no required textbook, it is important to attend class regularly and take good notes.

Attendance and participation not mandatory. His midterm and final comes directly from his lectures, and he does that a lot. Take down what he says in class, and go often and you should get a good grade. He is a fair grader and a good professor,Good class to take towards History majors because you will actually learn something. Textbook usage is low

If youre into 2 exams being your entire grade then hes your man. He doesnt take attendance but if you wanna pass the class you better plan on going, unless you yourself already know the history of Latin America. Smart man to say the least but lectures make me want to jump out a window.

The reviews that are on here are clearly from students who walked into college expecting it to be a breeze. If you want to learn something you have to work. Woodard isn't easy, but he is extremely fair and wants to teach his students something. I've gained a great deal from this man and definitely appreciate it. I took him twice and recommend him.

Woodard is okay. He's a tough grader and doesn't always look at your content versus your grammar. He's not that bad if you have to take him, but if you can avoid him, I'd try for something else. Absolutely don't take him if you have a heavy course load on top of this.

I don't know what these people are talking about. Woodard is THE MAN. I took him for History of Brazil, a 300s class, and I thought the workload was very fair. he's really cool and easy on the eyes, haha. I'm taking another class with him this coming spring. btw his upper level classes get a nice surprise at the end of the semester :)

Good class if you're interested in the material. It is a level 400 history class, so there is a lot of reading. Anyone who just wants an easy A shouldn't take the class, but you will walk out actually learning something. It isn't that unbearable it took 4 other upper level classes with this one and walked out with a B.

Extremely helpful and intelligent. One of the best courses/teachers that I have taken in my lengthy college career. Lots of work and independent study required. If that's not your thing, then don't take his course.

This class was by far one of the most challenging classes I have taken,but I couldn't ask for a better professor! Professor Woodard is extremely intelligent learn & u will definitely learn a lot from him! This class is very demanding, but honestly if u can't deal with it, then what are you doing in college? Definitely a great class and professor!

Overall,he's a cool professor.He's passionate about Latin American history,and gives a laid back, calm feeling to the class. You don't have to show up all the time,just know a lot about the course you are taking, cuz passing the midterm and final is what counts. He even handed out candy one time to all of us one day. No research paper at all. Cool.

Good teacher, pretty difficult if you don't attend class, but not impossible. Fair grader, will not cheat you out of a good grade or fail you for no reason. Actually made the subject interesting and somewhat fun to learn about. Nice, funny, intelligent. If you must take a non-western hist class, take this one.

Those who take Woodard's lower level class have to keep in mind that he is working with 100 or so students who are mostly there to fulfill a gen ed requirement and couldn't give a damn. He is extremely knowledgeable, which may make him seem aloof but don't let this discourage you. If you are willing to put in the work, you will gain so much.

Very hard but also very helpful. he gives you the essay topics for both the mid-term and final. attend class let him know who you are and you'll do good

def. a smart and great professor. Yes, he is hard but he does give you the essay questions(which are 60% of the test) before hand. If you're passionate about history and learning, take him. If you're looking for an easy A do not.

it was just funny to listen to him teach, so he wasn't a good speaker. he's approachable and nice but the work/tests were semi-hard if you didn't pay attention in class. made us buy two books and we never used the second one.

Nice guy, good teacher. Keep on top of the reading, take good notes during lectures. He talks slowly but it's helful for note taking. 3 grades: Map quiz 10% Midterm 40% Final 50% If you read the books and paid attention, the tests should be cake. Work on the essays he gives before the tests since theyre worth 60% Not an easy A but still achievable.

A tad on the pedantic side with his lectures. Constantly called me by the wrong first name... got an A to spite him and his course

Woodard is Legit, I might be the only one who thinks that though!! If you know what your doing he's easy and the man sweats like its his job!

Woodard knows his stuff, but he talks wayy too slow and never finished lectures on time. By that I mean that we're way behind on the syllabus. He knows his stuff and he answers questions, but he answers them cryptically and he doesn't care for his students whether it's grades, or issues. Won't excuse you unless you're dying. Tough grader too.

I loved Prof. Woodard's class. He is challenging, but considering that I want to go to law school in a few years, I really appreciate the class. He talks to students like we are his peers, not just some idiots that he is forced to teach. I met him for extra help a few times and found him to be very receptive and helpful. Take his class!

Be prepared for a challenging class with a lot of reading, studying, and hard work regarding the history of Brazil. Woodard is a pretty strict (assignment/policy wise) and straightforward guy who doesn't take anybodys crap. HOWEVER, don't judge him solely on his classroom demeanor. He's an all-around good guy who WILL help you if you reach out.

Extremely Intelligent Man. Great Respect for this Professor.

I really respect this man because he really knows his stuff. The pop quizzes are extremely easy and he is really funny. New York Times bestseller author.

Professor Woodard's class was very informative, albeit a bit boring. He knows his stuff. The class is in lectures and it is HIGHLY recommended to take notes. Most of what he says in lectures can be found one of the textbooks. The class consists of three grades: a map quiz, midterm, and final. I barely used the textbooks and managed an A-.

Probably the most boring lectures but he knows what he is talking about and he cracks jokes once in a while. Take notes, pay attention, and study and you should be fine.

Lecture heavy. Monotonous. A solid professor. Knows his stuff. Would not recommend if you're not interested in history. He's a friendly guy and cracks cheesy jokes no one laughs at. Overall, I would take again.

One of the best professors I have ever had. Very challenging for anti intellectual diversity crowd. But if you actually want to learn something take his course.

The following review is mostly for History students. He's good if you care about History as a discipline. He works with you if you put in the effort and willing to help during office hours. He's dry and is an academic, not a teacher. But if you truly want to challenge yourself, read more, and improve your writing, take his course.

There is a book you read for the semester, you can find it online for free. Lectures can be tiring, don't come sleepy, attendance is not required but he shares helpful info for the exams. He notices if you don't come xD. He is not rude & the class is interesting!! No homework assigned. Try to keep up and do not procrastinate readings, they help!!