4.0

Jeanine Mazak-Kahne

History - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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Quality
2.5
Difficulty
82%
Would Retake
92
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Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

82%

Would Retake

92

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What Students Say

know I'm praying for you

HIST196 - 1.0 rating

Definitely my favorite professor

HIST196 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

44%

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A+: 20
A: 19
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Not sure yet: 3
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Get ready to read (21)
Participation matters (17)
Hilarious (16)
Gives good feedback (15)
EXTRA CREDIT (12)
Caring (11)
Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
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Reviews (92)
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HIST195
Dec 10, 2009

She is a very informative, she is excited about her lectures. I enjoyed her class. Very helpful.

5.0
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HIST014
Dec 11, 2009

LOVE her! Shes the most enthusiastic teacher Ive met without getting annoying! classroom environment is very relaxed. Very funny! awesome teacher! definately take classes from her!

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HIST195
Dec 14, 2009

She's nice and caring. You dont get many grades throughout the semester. Your main grades are your midterm and final which can be very difficult. You do 2 point papers weekly, which the points you get aren't even close to the amount of work they require. She's a caring and funny lady just needs to change the grading. You must take VERY good notes

5.0
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HIST195
Dec 14, 2009

Great professor. She loves what she teaches. Some of her jokes are corny, but they make you laugh. Lectures 2x a week, so if you cant stay up, dont take. Papers due every wk. 4 books are needed for the class, and they are ok, if you are interested in that kind of stuff, known as history. MidTerm and Final, along with wkly paper (which r 2 pts each)

5.0
1.0
HIST195
Jan 19, 2010

One of the most interesting professors i have ever had. Lectures were very easy to follow, but make sure you take good notes which isnt hard to do since she puts up an outline. The weekly papers seem like a lot at first but are easy. She also gives out extra credit for just showing up so GO TO CLASS!

5.0
3.0
HIST374
Mar 23, 2010

Great Prof. Always helpful. Mostly discussion classes so you learn a lot from each other.

3.0
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HIST195
Apr 10, 2010

She is a great person, but her midterms and finals are a bit out there. Take a LOT of notes in this class or expect to fail. She does not use power points and speaks quickly making it difficult to take said notes, but as long as you actually read, take notes, and pay close attention, the class isn't completely horrible.

5.0
2.0
HIST195
Apr 12, 2010

She is one of my favorite teachers because she is reasionable teacher up here. She gives weekly papers that aren't too bad, they seem harder then they are.

4.0
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HIST195
Apr 13, 2010

She's a wonderful persona and a great professor that I especially recommend if you're interested in history. Attendance is mandatory and you need to come to class ready to listen and take notes. I found her midterm and finals to be insightful and interesting, but anyone expecting straight forward copy paste questions and answers may not like them.

3.0
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HISY195
Apr 26, 2010

Worst. She speaks so fast you miss somethings for your notes and she gets mad if you ask her to repeat. If she knows your name then your in but miss more than 3 classes and your screwed. She may be a nice person but if I were you I would try to take someone else if you can

3.0
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HIST195
Oct 20, 2010

the easiest teacher i have ever taken. no midterms finals or quizzes anythign ! just weekly papers that are so easy . i have her now for fall 10 and ive either gotten an a or a b on the papers ..take her easy A/B!

4.0
1.0
HIST195
Oct 21, 2010

Easiest class I've ever taken, even including high school. If you're going for the easy A, then this is your class. However, if you're someone who likes to be immersed in the material instead of being lectured at and given grade school level writing assignments, then this isn't for you. Friendly, helpful, and overall a nice professor. Just easy

5.0
1.0
HIST195
Oct 27, 2010

AMAZING! just one hw a week, no midterms/finals/quizzes! just do that ONE hw a week, and PASS! truthfully, I never spoke in her class, but I still got a A, she talks of class participation, but really, you just sit there! she's so easy, nice, and she does stop if she goes to fast, she urges students to tell her if she's going too fast! so easy!

5.0
2.0
HIST195
Nov 3, 2010

Dr. Mazak is a wonderful professor! She is very passionate about history. I never thought that I would like history, but I really like it now. If she is talking too fast in lecture, she will slow down if you tell her. There is no final. Most of the time, she lets my lecture out 15 minutes early. I love her lecture! Take Dr. Mazak!

5.0
2.0
HIST101
Mar 31, 2011

She was awesome! If you have the chance take her! She's very fun and trys to make everything interesting. She is also very understanding. Great professor.

2.0
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HIST374
Oct 28, 2011

Comes across as a nice lady however highly condescending when grading papers. I have not has this much reading or this many papers since honors english.

4.0
3.0
HIST195
Nov 5, 2011

She is a very good teacher!! And she will help you if you're struggling in the class. Highly recommend her

5.0
2.0
HIST195
Dec 14, 2011

Super nice. Easy class, just show up and do the readings. Tests are easy. She says she will grade the essay portion hard, but doesn't. Definitely take her!

5.0
1.0
HIST195
Dec 15, 2011

I took her for history of the modern era that is required for everyone to take and i loved herrr. I hate history but this was my fav class this semister. If you actually want to learn take her. You have to go to class and do your work but its not hard at all she makes things really easy to understand. Shes funny and always helps students when neded

5.0
1.0
HIST101
Dec 22, 2011

Make sure you read the book to pass her test. She's such a nice person. You can tell she really enjoys her job which makes it easier to do well. Sometimes she makes funny comments. I'm going to miss her class.

5.0
2.0
HIST195
Jan 24, 2012

easy class 5 tests the books are important if you take good notes and put some time in to study you shouldn't get anything less than a B. It was another easy A for me tho

3.0
3.0
HIST200
May 21, 2012

Dr. Mazak is an awesome person with a great personality! However, this class was awful! There was so much work involved many students dropped the course. History 200 is being split into 2 classes in the fall, so it will be completely different. I recommend taking Dr. Mazak for other courses though, she is a lot of fun!

5.0
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HIST195
Dec 25, 2012

She is an amazing teacher and person! I loved her and her class. Reading the assigned pages is crucial. The extra credit questions during class are directly from them. She also moves fast but she will slow down and repeat anything with a smile. Diffentely a great pick.

5.0
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HIST195
Mar 11, 2013

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is an awesome professor. You have to read, but if you pay attention and do the readings the exams are a piece of cake. I definitely recommend her. She offers bonus points through clicker questions which are incredibly simple if you did the readings. TAKE HER.

5.0
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HIST196
Apr 2, 2013

Great teacher, funny too. Easy class, and she gives so much bonus, as long as you do the readings!

4.0
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SEVERAL
Dec 30, 2014

I took upper level classes. Lots of reading. Frequent short writing assignments. Usually some kind of final project and no tests.

5.0
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HIST196
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2015

Did not really enjoy the content of the class, but she made it easy to learn, she's very funny. Tests (including the final) were 25 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each. She offers a fair amount of bonus, including attendance bonus. We did several readings and took 10 point book quizzes after each one.

2.0
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HIST196
Grade: B
Apr 13, 2015

Dr. Mazak-Kahne offers absolutely no help if you need it. She is very funny but her lectures are long and boring. If you need any help she becomes very rude. Would not take again.

3.0
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HIST196
Apr 28, 2015

She was a good professor and seemed to be really concerned for the students(stopping and repeating things), but she has a tough personality and expects a lot from you. I guess she was okay.

4.0
3.0
196
May 14, 2015

She expects you to be mature & act like an adult, which is great. She's respectable. You read a bunch, but she quizzes you on it so just do it. Offers extra credit. Willing to help & repeat herself. You must attend class & take notes, she takes attendance everyday & she doesn't post her lecture slides. Just grow up & go to class.

4.0
2.0
HIST196
Oct 28, 2015

I was in her women's history and wanted to drop it but she made me enjoy it. Online quiz every week on a reading. Easy points. She was funny when she spoke. Lots of lectures but they weren't terrible.

5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2015

She is so awesome! The tests are not bad at all. Quizzes practically every week- do the readings and you'll get 100's. Gave a good bit of extra credit. If I could, I would take her again. She is so nice and really cares about helping you. Act your age, and you'll get along just fine

1.0
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HIST196
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2015

If you are already enrolled in one of her classes & are reading this.... know I'm praying for you.

1.0
5.0
HIST196
Dec 19, 2015

If you are planning on taking HIST196 online, do not take her!! Way way way way too much work for the short amount of time it is assigned!! Super boring lectures that feel like you've been listening forever. DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ONLINE HISTORY 196.

5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2016

Absolutely loved her! I'm not a history person but I really enjoyed her class. Her tests are not hard if you know the material and she gives out extra credit for every unit. Easy A

5.0
4.0
HIST196
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Definitely my favorite professor! She's so sweet and genuinely cares about her students. The online quizzes are so easy. The multiple choice on the tests are easy, but she grades the essays pretty hard. If you do the readings and take notes seriously, you'll do well. Offers a lot of extra credit. I'd take her again!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

Dr Mazak-Kahne is awesome. Definitely recommend her. She gives bonus assignments toward each exam worth up to 20pts (4 exams). There are also some reading assignments with 10pt quizzes to go along with it after. Overall great class. Take notes, study & its an easy A. Not to mention she's hilarious & a very friendly prof always willing to help you!!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

She is by far the best professor i have ever had! Her lectures are interesting and she makes them fun. She gives study guides and they are word for word what is on the exam. She is also very understanding with her office hours which is nice if you do have to miss class. I typed notes because she talks fast.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is awesome! She's such a sweet, funny lady who clearly cares about her students and is passionate about her job. She's very understanding with anything that may come up and is willing to work with you. I would definitely take one of her classes again!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Be prepared to take a lot of notes. She doesn't post the powerpoints online so attendance is crucial if you want to pass. Her notes are broad so make sure to write down things she says during class. There is a reading and quiz every week and four exams throughout the semester. Overall, I enjoyed this class and would take Dr. Mazak-Kahne again!

Respected
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: B
Feb 4, 2017
Would take again

This woman is amazing. Lectures are fun and she is hilarious. Not a fan of the class but she made me love it. If you show up, listen and take notes, and do the readings and outline you will get an A. Each test has an essay question but you know the 3 prompts before you take the test so you can prepare. Highly recommend taking her for something!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2017
Would take again

I loved U.S. History with Dr. Mazak-Kahne! Such an interesting class since her focus was Women in History. She is absolutely hilarious in class, which makes time go by so fast. Her lectures are very clear, and she makes it really easy to ask questions. No homework, 4 exams, and a few short papers. I highly recommend her!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Oct 20, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is great! She is hilarious during lecture and makes the time pass fast. There are online quizzes every once in awhile but you have from Friday- Monday at to take them. Attendance is crucial because she does not put the power points online and all the information for the tests and essays come from the lecture/book.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Oct 24, 2017
Would take again

Way funnier than people give her credit for. Very understanding but also requires a certain amount of respect, which is completely reasonable. Many students complain about her no cell phone policy, but you really will do much better without it, and its all she asks of you. Small price to pay for everything she delivers!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: B
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

She was an amazing professor who made lectures interesting and exciting. The only real downside is her tests are text heavy and papers require clear-cut facts. She is a hard grader on said papers and will rip it apart if it doesn't meet her standards. But overall an amazing professor.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

She's a lecture heavy teacher that will only allow you to use her resources (lectures, textbook, movies) to write papers. She does not post her lectures online so you really have to stay focus. She has so many extra credit opportunities. I never have to study and barely do anything out of class.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
HIST421
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mazak is such a great teacher. She cares individually about her students and is always willing to help. She requires some thought and effort to be put into the class, but she always keeps it fun and jokes around. You WILL use any textbooks she assigns and you should never put off any papers you have to write for her - she grades hard on papers

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mazak is an incredible lecture professor, she is very well spoken and always gives time to ask questions as well as clear and concise powerpoints. I would recommend taking Dr. Mazak if you are very interested in history, as she is very passionate about what she teaches.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite professors! She is very funny and keeps the class interesting. It is an easy A if you put forth the effort, go to class, and take good notes. She is very helpful if you go see her during office hours! I highly recommend taking her if you can.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

I didn't think I would like her due to her tough grading style, but as the semester went on, she became one of my favorites. I love her humor and she is always ready to help you if you need. Attendance is mandatory, participation does matter, and no cell phone use in class. The textbook is a must, as that's where her tests come from. 10/10

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 7, 2018
Would take again

She's super funny and really cares about her students. All of her tests are taken online on your own time. She grades her essays very tough. She's super easy to talk to and you can tell she's passionate about her job. She makes history very easy to learn and I don't dread going to class. I could not have picked a better professor for History.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

Never dread going to her class! Her lectures are very detailed, but interesting. You can tell she loves what she does. She is hilarious and says the funniest things. Her tests area little challenging, but if you pay attention in class you will be fine. Essays also aren't terrible. Always lets us out 15 minutes early too! Highly HIGHLY recommend! :)

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: B-
May 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You have 4 essays to do and she's VERY picky. You have to have a certain style that she likes. She is very unpredictable: my essay grades were 65, 90,70, 85. I was a very good writer on my SAT's and in school. Her exams are online but very difficult even if you have the book in front of you. If this is just a gen-ed, I recommend another prof.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne was my favorite professor this semester. She has an appropriate sense of humor. She will most likely let you out of class very early most days. All tests are online, and the answers are easily found in the book. The only thing I would say that kept this rating from a 5.0 is her tough grading on essays. Show up to class its mandatory

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Absolutely loved having her as a professor. She understands that Hist 196 is a 100 level course and treats it as such. Her class is lecture heavy, but I never found myself being bored because she made them so interesting. The class is set up very straight forward. 5 Online Chapter Tests. 4 Essays. Participation. Would highly recommend taking her.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

My favorite professor this semester! She is super funny and tried to connect with all of the students in my class. All of the tests are online, and if you take them in a group they are really easy. Every class is a lecture but I never dreaded going to her class because she made them so interesting. 10/10 would take again

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HIST196
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Really enjoyed this class even though it is very lecture heavy! Her tests are pretty difficult but they are all online and all of the answers are in the book. She gives lots of extra credit opportunities and has a good sense of humor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST205
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Love her, fantastic professor who is very knowledgeable. Very willing to work with you on assignments. Fantastic dry sense of humor with engaging lecture

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2019
Would take again

The class was fairly enjoyable. She is a tough grader when it comes to essay assignments. If you show up, take your time with assignments, and go see her if you are struggling with something, you will pass the class.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

She makes history a lot less miserable than it normally is. She takes daily attendance so you have to show up but she genuinely cares about her students and it shows. Her tests may be a bit difficult but if you put in the effort you won't be disappointed with your grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is a really good professor. She makes it very clear of what is expected of you, and how to succeed in her class. A huge majority of the assignments come from the textbook, so you will need it. She is a bit of a no-nonsense type of prof, but if you put in the effort, she will be understanding. Her lectures are interesting and funny.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: F
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her requirements were extremely difficult to understand, as she was unnecessarily picky with just about every assignment. Also, the guidelines for these werent clear enough. If you plan on taking History 196, dont go with her. With the amount of work required, it seems like youre taking a graduate level class instead of one thats two credits.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2021
Would take again

You will not pass if you don't do the required readings, and there's a lot. The lecture information is also very important to the tests. She is very thorough with the material but also really reasonable when she grades and you can tell she really cares.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Caring
4.0
4.0
HIST295
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

I took Dr. Mazak-Kahne's HIST295 my freshman year. She is a very thorough professor, which means her feedback is useful and good, but that she also doesn't tolerate minimal effort. You need to do the readings, as she mentions them specifically in class. A stickler for knowing your sources and the context around them. Very helpful professor.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
2.0
HIST360
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She constantly asks for one thing in assignments but actually wants something different & VERY SPECIFIC & assumes you already know. In a zoom call, she said that she didn't need to be specific & thought that her rude, blunt feedback was necessary. She talked over me and belittled me. 0/10 she's difficult to reason/compromise with.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIST196
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Wouldnt recommend her as a professor for this class had a bad semester with her she can be rude at time

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2021
Would take again

Very nice and she's funny. Gives good examples in class and her lectures are easy to follow. Make sure you read your book for discussion days though or she won't go over that material and you'll be screwed for the test. Tests are over d2l and you have usually a week to do them. Answers are all from the book.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is genuinely one of the most caring teachers Ive had, as she has given us multiple mental health days. She gives plenty of time to turn assignments in, which do not stack up. She really understands and is interested in what she teaches and it shows through her teaching. Make sure to read the book chapters though.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
HIST196
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Mazak made class fun. She blended the class with interesting discussions and lectures. She is great with communication when needed. Sometimes I would get very tired during class and she would still manage to keep me engaged. Overall, she is a caring lady and knows what shes talking about.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
3.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: B
Feb 3, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is really passionate about HIST 196. She does a fantastic job of covering the material in class. She does what is best for her students. However, she has strict classroom policies and she is not forgiving when it comes to grading. She is not afraid of giving people zeros. In my opinion, I didn't love her, nor hate her. She was O.K.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
2.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: B+
Mar 29, 2022

not terrible, not great either. Participation is graded through a weekly discussion post, which cannot exceed 150 words. This seems incredibly easy, until you lose points because you did not go into enough detail. Her PowerPoints hardly ever line up to the book, and you must make a connection between the two. Just annoying, not hard.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
HIST295
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2022
Would take again

Discussion Focused, lots of readings

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A
May 25, 2022
Would take again

This class was easy and had interesting lectures. Let's you use your notes and book during the exam and the exam came from the book. You had to do discussion posts and read your classmates post and had to participate in the discussion three times. Gives bonus points for attendance and part of your grade is attendance. Overall good class!

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
196
Grade: C+
Oct 14, 2022

Such a tough grader and isn't clear about what she wants in assignments

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

This class is super easy. She lets you use notes and tells you where to find the quizzes from the book. We had to do a discussion post before every class for participation, but we didn't have to reply to any. Her lectures are always engaging but to understand them, you need to read the chapters.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 28, 2023

tangents that take up most of class. u have to teach yourself through pages of reading. will punish entire class for low participation. Not clear on what she wants 4 assignments, oddly harsh grader (gave the whole class a c and wrote on d2l about how we were overthinking the assignment instead of just realizing she wasn't communicating clearly.

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Participation matters
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Jeanine Mazak-Kahne is amazing! This class wasn't bad, final is cumulative just take good notes! I got out of class early almost every day! She does take attendance but it is for credit.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

I took this class over the winter and it was extremely easy. There's a big project at the end, but it was easy as well. Very kind teacher too.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Very sweet lady. She posts the textbook so u don't have to buy it. U could probably get by without ever reading a single page of the textbook, but she does like when u participate. Lecture is boring but if u take notes, it's easy to get an A, there's just 3 2-page papers and 4 short essays for her grades (& participation & the final exam).

So many papers
Respected
1.0
4.0
HIST196
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 27, 2024

She is a nice person but as a teacher she can be very mean at times. At the beginning of the year she said she does not care if you participate, then later punishes the entire class for people not participating. Grades very harsh and will think any paper that is written nicely is chat gpt written.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
May 16, 2024

This class was boring but so easy. She would get upset when people wouldn't participate. She's very sweet. There is only one final exam at the end and a handful of essays to write during the semester. There's a total of 3 full weeks you'll spend watching movies too. Just take notes for the essays.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST295
Grade: A+
Oct 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Mazak is a very kind lady. All she asks is that you put in effort and you participate. If you think she is mean you either don't get her sense of humor or you're simply a bad student and you know it. Her classes are easy as long as you try.

5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Mazak was a great professor! She is very caring and kind. Participation is heavily encouraged as lectures are based on the students giving information about what they learned. Exams and assignments were online and based on lectures and readings. Participate and pay attention and you will be fine.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2025
Would take again

easiest and nicest professor ever. do not understand why she has 1's. if you have the chance to take her definitely do. she will give you a 100% on every paper you write as long as you watch the whole video leacture on it.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Mazak's class was amazing. Her lectures were funny and entertaining. She made sure students understood what was being taught and was heavily engaged with the class. She offered several extra credit opportunities and put the textbook online for free, so there is no need to purchase it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2025
Would take again

HIST-196 was one of my easiest classes. There were a few short essays (500-600 words), and she was clearly passionate about the material, which made it enjoyable. As long as you attend and participate, the class is a breeze!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

Very easy class and doesn't have tons of work. She doesn't use slides, but her lectures are very interesting. Participation matters, but it isn't very hard to do. Her readings are extremely simple.

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
196
Grade: A+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

She is a very sweet lady and says numerous times that she does not want an individual in her class to fail and offers office hours if help is needed. Her grading rubric is very straight forward for what she would like to see in the papers she asks the students to write.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A+
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Mazak-Kahne is an awesome professor! She makes the class as easy as possible while still providing a lot of great resources and information throughout her lectures and outside of class. She also provides a lot of extra credit opportunities and participation points, and she is a very fair grader. I would recommend her to anyone taking history!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIST196
Grade: A
May 24, 2025
Would take again

One of my favorite professors IUP. If you get put into a good class that participates a lot, she will let you guys leave early almost every single class. She does take attendance and requires students to participate. The only assignments were the exams and the 2 page length paper you had to write based on a movie.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HIST360
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Mazak is great. The class lectures have to do with the reading the prior day. Research paper due end of semester. Pretty interesting, light reading material, not a hard class if you participate. She has a way of making an otherwise boring class super fun.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST196
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Good professor. Attendance does matter and so does HW. She will allow late assignments up to certain dates. A lot of lectures and a good bit of reading.

Lecture heavy
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93%

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