4.1

Larry Kent

History - Coastal Carolina University

4.1
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
70%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

70%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

“Your only grade is based off tests and there's 5 total”

HIST201 - 1.0 rating

“Hardest class I've taken so far”

HIST101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
B (7)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(7)C(2)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 10
B: 7
A+: 5
D: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (9)
Hilarious (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Clear grading criteria (5)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Test heavy (4)
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Reviews (86)
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HST101
Nov 9, 2003

Real funny.

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101HIST
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2004

great and understanding

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HIS1012
Jun 16, 2004

Great guy - fun class. Not too easy but very fair.

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HISTORY120
Nov 8, 2004

The class is okay if you keep up with the reading. Quizzes about once a week and the questions are confusing. He is funny and always at least 5 min late to class. Easy or hard depending on your reading and ability to stay awake in long lectures.

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HST102
Nov 10, 2004

He is my favorite proffessor. He cusses like a sailor but it's funny...he's deffinatly a wise ass but it makes his long lectures more interesting. he gives a 10 question quiz a week which are easy is you read. he also dropthe lowest quizzes at the end of semester. Deff take him..hes cool

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HST101
Nov 11, 2004

Kinda hard. You have to read the book because all the quiz questions come from the book. The questions on the quizzes are very confusing.

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HIST201
Grade: D
Dec 17, 2004

Hard but interesting class. He is very nice guy. Read the book, all of his quizes and tests come straight from the book.

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HIST201
Jan 21, 2005

Hard class, professor loves the material but isnt always clear.. 10 question quiz every week on a chapter.. "study guides" given dont really help.. all quizzed right from the book.. lot of reading.. only take if you plan to study hard!

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HIST201
Apr 14, 2005

Pretty challenging class, must read alot, quiz every week on each chapter! Funny guy though, so not too bad!

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HIST101
May 19, 2005

If you can't pass his class you're either a lazy slacker or an idiot. His tests are right out of the book and his study guide. He'll give you all the office time you ask for. Larry Kent is outstanding.

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HISTORY102
May 22, 2005

He is the funniest/ most interesting professor that I have come across so far. Definately an easy class as long as you do the reading and show up for the lectures.. theres no way you cant do well!

5.0
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HST202
Jun 28, 2005

History is alot of reading no matter how you put it. Kent is a lively professor, his tests are relatively easy. Study what he tells you to and you should be fine. Wanna get him off track? Ask about the kids.

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HST101
Aug 10, 2005

Professor Kent is awesome. He can make a boring subject like history actually be interesting. If you do the word list that he gives you and study your notes this class is an easy A.

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HIST101
Aug 22, 2005

He's a very good professor. He knows what he's talking about and rarely uses the book. Very intellectual and smart.

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HISTORY101
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

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GOOD
Aug 30, 2005

Great teacher, knows how to make everyone laugh. Take notes here and there and you will be fine on tests. Listen to him read attendance, its funny.

5.0
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HIST101
Sep 1, 2005

Good teacher....He makes you laugh and makes the class not boring, I have never been able to sit through a history class, I HATE it but he has actually made me like it..

5.0
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HIST101
Sep 17, 2005

His class is like a story. He makes it very interesting and easy to remember by making it colorful and fluent.

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HISTORY
Sep 26, 2005

Great teacher, one of the best History teachers I ever had, if not the best. Class was very interesting and the Kent made sure of that.

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EUROCIV
Nov 1, 2005

I love kent!! hes a great teacher!

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102201
May 8, 2006

Professor Kent is very helpful. He is willing to help students. If you fail his class, its your own fault.

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HIST101
May 8, 2006

Very helpful and very cool professor!!!!

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HISTORY201
Jun 3, 2006

Phenominal professor. I don't even think he ever has to go over notes...it's almost as if he remembers every minute detail. Very enthousiastic about his job. I loved every minute. Just go to class and pay attention, it's not that hard to listen to him. Tests can be tricky, but they are straight from lecture.

4.0
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HIST101
Sep 2, 2006

No Comments

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HIST202
Sep 8, 2006

Take a summer class with him.

4.0
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HIST101
Oct 19, 2006

Great professor! Time goes by quickly and I am left wanting more. Very funny and the tests are not that bad if you just read the book. Highly reccomend!!

4.0
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HIST101
Oct 29, 2006

you'd almost think you didn't need the book just listening to his lectures... BUT, his quizzes WILL throw something in there that you better have read... SO BEWARE. read the chapter (no matter how boring). but he's a really nice guy :)

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HIST201
May 15, 2007

Professor Kent is an awesome professor. Yes, some of the questions come from the book, but how is that different from any other professor? He's helpful and goes out of his way to help people. So if you can't read a book, don't be in college.

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HIST101
Jun 1, 2007

Prof. Kent is a great teacher! I can not stand history and was not excited about the class at all, but he makes it somewhat interesting and easier to comprehend. Be sure to read the book! He goes over stuff in the class and hands out study guides/word lists. Read the book and fill out the word lists to study.

4.0
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HIST201
Oct 24, 2007

He's a nice guy with a passion for history. DO the vocabulary sheets and study hard. Take notes also. He is however, a good professor who understands what it feels like to struggle with grades and he said so himself.. if he sees that you are improving, he will give you a better letter grade. Take Him!

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HIST201
Apr 11, 2008

He knows his stuff and really wants his students to understand it...His tet/quizes arent the easiest- but if you do the vocab sheets and read the chapters in the book you will do fine. Only gives 2 test a semester, 10 quizes (throws out your three lowest quizes). Takes roll everyday. Overall nice guy...kind of hard class.

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HIST101
Apr 25, 2008

This dude is awesome. looks just like the guy off myth busters with the mustache! He makes history enjoyable and is very funny. Ive taken him for two history classes and got As.if you take history take him!

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HIST201
May 5, 2008

teacher is amazing. his clarity is beyond perfect and the lectures are interesting. he knows what hes doing. take this teacher for history.

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HIST102
Jul 17, 2008

I was really not looking forward to this class, but Dr. Kent was the perfect prof. to take! You only have a mid-term and final, and 10 quizzes. The vocab sheets and reading are crucial to a decent grade, but he wants you to succeed. He's pretty funny too. For someone who hated history, I got an A in his class! Would def. take him again!

4.0
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HIST201
Nov 6, 2008

He teaches history as a story. His class is all lecture but he give interesting details. As long as you go to every class and write down detailed notes you will do fine. I just read the notes I wrote and did fine on the tests.

5.0
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HIST201
Dec 27, 2008

I'll have to say that Kent's class was one of my favorites! He made history so interesting! His tests were easy and you didnt really have to use the book except for the final which requires you to look up the answers but its just like the study guide! I highly recommend Kent for history, he is an amazing teacher!!!! Take him!

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HIST102
Oct 28, 2009

Very cool guy. He drops your lowest test grade and his tests aren't that bad, as long as you study your notes and look over stuff in the book you will do fine.

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HIST201
Nov 10, 2009

Probably my favourite professor at Coastal! His lectures are very descriptive and he is very funny. He tells a lot of stories to really get you into the subject. He gives five tests and drops the lowest grade, and his tests are pretty easy-I finish mine in about twenty minutes. They's about 40 mc with a bonus question. Take his class!

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HIST101
Nov 12, 2009

I took this class in the summer and it was very easy. He was very knowledgable of the subject and eager about teaching. This was a great class.

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HIST101
Jan 1, 2010

Larry Kent is a great guy. Go to class. Pay attention. Study your notes and you will get an A. He is not there to screw you over, only help you. he drops the lowest test grade. take him

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HIST201
Jan 14, 2010

Professor Kent is an awesome teacher, probably the best I have had during my college career. He gets so involved in lecture, he makes class very interesting. He is there to help his students and wants them to do good! I highly recommend taking his class, he's great!

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HIST201
Sep 27, 2010

AWESOME teacher! He is hilarioussss. Tests are a little difficult but other than that he is great. He gets into his lectures. He lets you miss 11 days! My favorite class.

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HIST201
Mar 7, 2011

overall okay teacher. he talks alot. doesnt write the notes in the board or power point. you kind of just have to listen to what he says. he throws alot of information at you at one time. the tests are pretty easy as long as you read the text. he lets you miss 11 classes!

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HIST201
Nov 2, 2011

He is SO funny!!!!! However the class was really really hard. You never know what to study for the tests and anything he says in class (whether it's in the book or even relevant) is fair game for the tests.

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HIST101
Jan 24, 2012

I had him for western civ. I cldnt remember the section number. He is a great teacher but have fun burning holes through your paper if you try to take notes. His tests are rather easy just study his word list and your class notes and you'll be golden :)

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HIST101
Mar 10, 2012

One of my favorite professors at CCU. Teaches the course material as if he is literally telling a story. Very entertaining. Also took him for HIST 201.

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HIST101
Apr 13, 2012

Gave out word lists with no order to them which made it very difficult to read through the chapter and know what you are looking for. Tests had nothing to do with what he talked about in class, and where highly confusing when relating the questions on the test with the material from the book. Although, he was very enthusiastic in his teaching.

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HIST102
Jul 2, 2012

Took him for a summer class. I don't attend CCU but found the class fairly easy if you paid attention in class. He did give a couple questions on each test that were tricky and from the book, but very fair with typically easy Bonus'. Very nice and HIGHLY recommended. Made me want to Transfer!

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HIST201
Dec 17, 2013

I had Mr. Kent my freshman year for my history requirement. He is hilarious! But if you are easily offended, I would suggest taking someone else. As far as his class goes, you have to write quickly to get all the material- and always do the vocab list! If you don't, this class is pretty much impossible to get an A in. 4 tests is all he does.

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HIST201
Apr 16, 2014

Professor Kent does an okay job at teaching in his lectures but he doesn't use the book at all. He never knows which chapter we're on and if you need help, no use. I've Emailed him 3 times this semester and he hasn't emailed me back once. Your only grade is based off tests and there's 5 total. none of the info he teaches you is on the tests…

5.0
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HIST201
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2014

I was dreading this class, but Kent made it tolerable, if not fun. His tests aren't too bad, and he was really helpful as long as you took the initiative to seek him out during office hours (lots of extra credit!). Don't take him if you can't take good notes, though; his lectures are interesting, but he never uses Powerpoint.

4.0
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HIS101
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2014

Do not buy the book. All you need to pass this class is to take notes in class. That is it. All the questions from his tests ( 4 in total 50 questions a piece) come from his lectures. There are no powerpoints, maps or handouts. Its an old fashioned class that is super easy. He is a great teacher that is really funny.

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101
Grade: A-
Nov 22, 2014

He is a very easy going guy. I would take his class again.

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HIST101
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

He really gives lectures like he's story. Sometimes it's hard to determine what is worth writing down in your notes, but overall it's pretty easy to get a good grade if you really pay attention. The only thing you might have some difficulty with are the current events quizzes, so just check the news headlines EVERYDAY for good grades on them.

4.0
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201
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2015

Really cool guy, some of notes are hard but very easy to cheat on tests and text. If you are a slacker and looking for the easiest C this class is for you, very easy to put in minimal effort though and get an A

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HIST101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 16, 2015

He talked so fast and about all kind of different stuff so as you are taken notes you really have no clue what to write down, btw he gives NO NOTES! so basically you are the judge of what to write as he talks and when reading the book it doesn't seem to match well so struggling with test will happen a lot. GoodLuck!

4.0
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HIST101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2016

super cool guy, his lectures are long but he tells it like a story and uses present day examples to help you remember and relate it to things, make sure you take notes because he doesnt give you any notes or papers, you learn from lectures and reading the book, if you study though you'll do fine his tests are easy, dosnt care if u skip but i woudln

3.0
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HIST101
Grade: B
May 6, 2016

Hardest class I've taken so far. Your grade is the average of 5 tests (one drops) and they are very difficult unless you read the entire chapter 10 times. Really cool guy, funny as hell. Difficult class though. Almost everything on the test you have to learn yourself from the book. Really enjoyed him as a teacher though, really good guy.

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HIST201
Grade: C
May 10, 2016

Make his lectures very interesting and easy to understand, but expects you to read the textbook too. Tests are hard because they are a mix of info from the book and from his lectures. Very nice professor who allows you to miss like 10 classes.

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HISTORY101
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2016
Would take again

He gave us 12 Worksheets and they all the answers came offline on Quizlet.

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HIST102
Grade: B+
Aug 22, 2016
Would take again

Cool dude and the class is simple. You take 5 tests and he drops the lowest. I had the book but it didn't seem to help. He had random trivial questions that everyone always missed. You NEED to take good notes for his class. Not hard, just focuses on minor details. If you're a good test taker you'll have an a!

4.0
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HIS101
Grade: A
Sep 30, 2016
Would take again

Makes history very entertaining, like he is telling a story. He tends to do current events or constitution bonus questions so brush up on that stuff if you can.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
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HIST101
Grade: D
Nov 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Kent is a funny guy, but this is easily the hardest class I have ever taken. His lectures are very long and he doesn't use the textbook or a PowerPoint. You have to write all of your own notes and there are no study guides. I have yet to figure out where he gets the questions to his tests because they seem as if someone else made them

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
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HIST101
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

He doesn't use powerpoints so you have to listen carefully to take notes. You should probably invest in a recorder. Easy tests. Know the people that he talks about.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
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3.0
HIST201
Grade: A+
Feb 8, 2017
Would take again

I dont recomended it but i was able to talk only the night before and the morning of. most people study crazy hard. but its an east class

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
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HIST101
Apr 8, 2017
Would take again

He teaches just by talking like telling a story. Have to take notes solely based on what he says. No powerpoints. He's funny & well educated. He gives extra credit questions on every exam (5 exams, drops lowest). He also gives extra credit quizzes that he gives study guides for. Hard at first, had to get used to his style of teaching. Do recommend!

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: D+
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Kent is a nice guy, but I wouldn't have taken this class if I knew how it was going to turn out. He brings up a picture of a map relevant to the lecture topic that day, and he just talks the whole class. You have to take notes on what you think is important. EXTREMELY test heavy for your final grade. Would not recommend.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST201
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

Great professor. He teaches and describes events in a clear and easy way to remember. He also tells funny stories in class!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
HIST101
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Only grades are the four tests + final. Lectures by standing up in the front of the class and talking, no notes or ppt. Didn't even get through half of the course material because he went into so much detail; each test was over one chapter.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
HISTORY105
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Really great guy - pay attention in class because he only lectures. Although I did not do great in his class, I would love to have him as a professor again.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIS201
Grade: B
Aug 1, 2018
Would take again

The best history teacher I've ever had. He really cared about students grades and gave good oppertunities for some extra credit.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
HIST201
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. Lectures so you have to pay attention in class and take notes of what he says. Don't miss class. He is very knowledgeable in what he does and occasionally makes jokes and it brightens my day. Only grades are exams and the occasional extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
HIST105
Grade: B
Apr 5, 2019
Would take again

ONLY lectures, no powerpoints. Go to class. Intriguing. 4 exams including final, all multiple choice. Gives extra credit. Don't need the textbook if you pay attention in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIST201
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2019
Would take again

Larry is such a cool guy, I loved his class. You need to take really good notes, but if you go to class, pay attention, and study your notes you'll get an A in the class. His lectures are really fun and you can tell he loves history and knows a ton. If I had to take another history class I would 100% take it from him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIST201
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Took him twice! Super funny guy and willing to help you with anything. ONLY lectures so you have to go to class and take notes (no powerpoint or handouts). Tests are easy and reflect what is taught with some questions coming from the textbook but if you listen in class, you don't need the book. Offers extra credit every test, makes history fun.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
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HIST201
Jan 12, 2020
Would take again

He doesnt put the notes in a PowerPoint and lectures usually the whole class so you really have to pay attention. But hes really laid back and gave a lot of extra credit. Id suggest finding someone you can rely on to take good notes if you plan on missing days and read the textbook ahead of his lectures. No other assignments other than tests.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
HIST201
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2021
Would take again

this dude is great take him he makes history come alive and as long as you take notes you'll do fine on the exams hes a super cool dude and if it's online theyre open note exams it's an easy A

Respected
Test heavy
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST201
Grade: A-
Jul 6, 2021
Would take again

I took a summer online course and it was distant learning course so I didn't really interact with him but, his questions where pretty straight forward and didn't give any test.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
5.0
HIST201
Oct 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Kents class revolves around 4 tests if I remember correctly. he would knock off the lowest one but he would only lecture the whole class. write down names that were necessary to the topic and not really give much other wise. this was a struggle for me. if you personally do not do well with lectures dont take this class.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HIST201
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't use any type of powerpoints for his lectures. He will mainly put up a map, and then give a lecture for the whole class. You won't pass the tests without reading the textbook. There's only 5 grades in this class and they're all tests. He does drop the lowest grade. He gives out either extra credit or a bonus question on the test.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST205
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2022
Would take again

Professor Kent is one of the best teachers I have ever had. I absolutely hate history and have never done well in history classes, but he makes the lectures SO interesting and tells it like a story. Gives a lot of extra credit. As long as you pay attention in class and take some notes you will most likely get an A. I would definitely recommend.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
UNIV110
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 16, 2023

Kind of comes off strong with his humor, sometimes appearing a bit rude or brash. Often let class out early and was very down-to-earth and honest. The only real bad thing was that he didn't put any grades in for the entire semester so I have no idea what my grade ever was or is. He is also part of why I switched majors away from History

Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HISTORY105
Grade: B
Jun 22, 2023

Professor Kent is a great person, a bit odd but very understanding. The class is graded on 5 tests and 5 only. At the end of the semester your lowest test is dropped and the rest are averaged. His tests may seem easy but be aware, sometimes he doesn't mention anything on the tests. There is always a bonus question on each test worth 5 points.

Test heavy
2.0
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HIST105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 2, 2024

There are only 5 exams in this class, your lowest grade is dropped. If you are not a good test taker I do not recommend this class. There are no homework assignments or quizzes to give you leeway. He does not post note so you have to pay attention in class if you would like to pass. He is kind so go to his office hours if you are struggling.

5.0
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HIST105
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kent is such an amazing professor. You can tell that he's very passionate about what he teaches, and he cares about his students. There's only 5 tests and nothing else, he also lectures with only his voice, no powerpoint, so be sure to listen and go to class or you're going to miss out! He also gives extra credit frequently.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST105
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor. Doesn't use notes/slideshow, just talks the whole class, so be prepared to take notes. If you skip often, you won't pass. Makes the content really fun to learn. Only three tests, and seven homework assignments, all of which are easy. Extra credit question on each test. 100% would take this professor again!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

33%

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
B (7)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(7)C(2)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 10
B: 7
A+: 5
D: 2
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Hilarious (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
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Amazing lectures (5)
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