One of the best at the school; cares about his topic and his students; makes a genuine effort to make early hst lectures interesting and in-depth. If you want to get your monies' worth, go Usilton!

Awesome teacher. If you don't enjoy history he may seem a bit difficult because all of the test material comes from his lectures and nothing comes from the book. If you love history make sure to take Usilton!

He gives very good notes and makes class enjoyable through his ****ed comments that he uses to "relate" to the material.

Not reccommended for non-history majors. Highly reccommended for them. He's brilliant but very down to earth and approachable. His tests are hard and picky, I admit. Teaches some great subjects though.

passionate about the subject...does have a way of making it interesting, tests suck! like writing essays, fill in the blanks without a word bank, writing out definitions on tests? if you do this class is for you, if not, there's sure to be an easier

Very nice and funny guy. Very hard class. He is a great teacher but the test and research paper are brutal.

Usilton is the man.

This man is a great professor. He knows his subjects that he teaches and teaches them very well. He is very hard and his tests were all short answer and essays. Not a teacher for non history majors, but is for those who want to learn.

He is a good teacher and very learned and passionate about his subject, but it's very difficult to get the swing of his tests and he's not very clear on essay assignmens, making it hard to make a good essay grade. Not an easy class.

Great Teacher......

AWESOME! You'll work hard but it's worth it! Great lecturer and expert in his field.

Usilton makes lectures almost entertaining, and I actually enjoyed coming to his class. Tests were not that brutal as long as you payed attention and took very good notes. Essays were a little more difficult in my opinion, but not impossible.

HE'S SO HOT!

Very good professor, keeps you interested, can be a strict grader, but earn what you deserve.

Awesome teacher- his class was always kept interesting. He is a funny guy and he is really into his subject. Tests arent bad, just take good notes.

Great Teacher - He knows his subjects and is a Funny Guy. I had him @ 8am and he got me awake. Picks on kids in class - tests are very hard - not b/c of material - but b/c of how he grades. you think you did well but end up w/ a 70. Not the easy class you would think for a 101 class.

He's one of the best professor's here. I learned alot in his class even though you must study alot for his tests. I highly recommend him for history. he's an expert in his field

Great Teacher. He really knows his stuff. He likes to make jokes during class and always keeps us entertained. I defintetly recommend him.

Great professor, really knows his material. Lectures are always entertaining and helpful. Tests are extremely hard. The material is not hard to understand but the way he grades is the cause of most low scores. You should take him but know that getting a good grade is hard to come by.

Awesome teacher. He knows his stuff, and is very entertaining. Grades are three tests and a research paper. Nothing too bad though. His grading is pretty tough, so you have to study well for the tests to get the good grades. I would recommend him, if you are willing to work for the grade.

I loved him..I was told at the beginning of the semester that I should drop cuz it is soo hard but I ended the class with an A. You definately have to study, test aren't ridiculous but they are not easy. He was fascinating!

I enjoyed this class a lot. The tests are so hard becuase there is such an abundance of material...other than that he's entertaining and very sexy. If you ever wanted to have an affair with a professor....this is the guy.

we had 3 tests and a term paper which made up our entire grade. he's really interesting in class but the tests will kick your butt. don't spend too long on the term paper, no one really got a good grade. he's funny though

Good teacher, really funny, and goofy, but the tests will kick your ass if you don't know your stuff, you HAVE to study alot

Can we say anal? This guy is a good teacher and the test isnt impossible but he doesnt clue you in to how much information he wants in his answers. Basically sit down and memorize all your notes and write everything you know or your screwed!

Too funny and he doesn't even know it. He and Fonvielle are like Laurel and Hardy

ditto to what everyone says. He's very interesting in class, but the tests are pretty tough. I made a nice grade, but I studied my ass off. He's pretty fair, but also fairly anal.

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HE is toooo funny, You will have to have a good sense of humor to take his class. The classes aren't that hard just a lot of reading and he calls on you random, but he is really sweet and will be happy to help you in anyway he can. However, he does bring this really ugly rat to class sometimes...

I also got an F because I missed too many days but unlike other professors, he gave me another chance. He is very UNDERSTANDING. Learning History can be very boring and plain with nothing but dates and information to copy down, but he will make the class INTERESTING and he has a GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.

good teacher hard as can be on tests, nice guy tho

Great Teacher. Makes history class fun. Really knows what he is talking about. He teaches every class without a guide and gets every date and name right. Tests are a bit difficult, but you get a drop grade. Also you will have to take a bit of notes every class. I would take another one of his classes in a heartbeat.

Such a cool guy! Really funny, I loved being in his class, he really knows a lot a/b the subject. The tests were pretty tough, but for me it worked best if you did notecards and then put them in the order that they happened; or to put your notes into diff sections and study that way.

I've had Dr. Usilton for several regular classes and liked him so much I took an independent study with him. He was incredibly helpful and provided alot of guidance with regards to my 25 page paper. Was always willing to spend time to further help me improve my paper and my knowledge in general. Very nice, funny, and organized.

Dr. Usilton lectures really well, keeps me interested in class and cracks jokes all the time. Hes a really nice guy but his tests are sortta hard. But he gives you a break on your grade if he sees that you came to class and payed attention. History is really boring but if you want to spice things up take his class.

Great professor. Also funny.

Very interesting lecturer. He is obviously passionate about his field.

Really great lecturer that gives good notes and is very nice to talk to. However, he is an extremely difficult grader, and you really don't expect it at all due to his attitude. I would advise against him simply because of his difficulty.

good professor. would take another class from him again.

Great teacher! Really knows his stuff! Makes it interesting and fun! I really learned alot in this class, everyone should take him.

Pardon my french, but, this class will kick your ass! You will find yourself spending 33-55 percent of your time studying for his class all to make a lousy c- on them. Is an extremly hard grader. What's worse is, he won't tell you when the tests are! All essay questions, can never give him enough information! Immpossible! Avoid at all costs!

he likes girls with enhanced "features" a little too much. His lectures are the exact same year after year. he memorizes them to the word and to the corny jokes. a great teacher and a great class to take for history. no books to read which is wonderful. If you like taking notes, take Usilton.

Really nice guy. Great for teaching history because he isn't boring. He is very knowledgeable and his tests are a little hard but you never have any homework. He is a really good teacher.

An interesting and funny lecturer, overall very kind to students, provided they do not disrupt his lectures. A brilliant man, he has memorized his lectures, and has learned to effectively supplement them with multimedia and internet. His tests are very hard and specific, which is bad for those weak in history. History lovers should take him though.

LOVE LOVE LOVE him. amazing lectures, awesome way of linkin his own personal adventures into the class and what were learning. i thought the tests were easy. i never studied, and got an A on every single one, even after being extremely hungover. def. recommend!

Most Awesome Prof. Ever- Changed my major to history because of his great lectures and stories of history!

I can't believe some of the comments on here. So yes his tests are hard, but he is a brilliant lecturer! Just make sure you take good notes and you will do fine. I never got below a B on any of his tests. His papers I didn't do so well on, but he's a great guy and amazing lecturer. Take him if you are a history person or even if you aren't. :)

Most of the comments on here seem to be from a bunch of lazy people in freshman-level classes. Usilton expects you to actually work and you MUST do that to succeed. The man knows his material and he fully expects COLLEGE-level work from his students, which means taking some initiative for oneself. Lazy people need to get over themselves!

I took his 100 level history course my junior year as an elective. His test were not easy and required extensive amounts of preparation. He knows his material very well and precise note taking is a must. I work a full time job, married with 4 kids, have to drive 75 miles to school, and still earned an A in his class. To all the babies, grow up!

Very good!

What are these people talking about? Sexual? He's a true gentleman! Rude? He's the NICEST professor at UNCW. Difficult? 100% of the exam material comes straight from his interesting, brief lectures. Papers? Ummmm, yes, because it's a HISTORY class. Dr. U. is the best choice for HST and one of the best at UNCW as a whole.

This professor is awesome! I had him and took great notes from his lectures. I made an A in the class, and he IS helpful if you meet him outside of class. I would highly recommend this class to people. Truly knows what he is talking about and passionate about it.

WARNING. HST101 not an easy A! 6-8 page paper on a topic so narrow you would not believe, using only PRINT SOURCES!!!!! I got the best grade on the multiple choice on the first of 1 of 3 tests but I left out a few TINY details on my essay, he took off 16 points. He said it's not unusual for 50%+ of the class to fail the first test. DO NOT TAKE!!!

Dr. Usilton is a great teacher who inspires his students to learn. He knows his history and likes to keep the class light hearted while serious

Interesting lectures, but very difficult upper level class. Do not expect to get an "A" unless you are up on your writing skills and can regurgitate your notes word for word on a blue book test.

I took Dr. U for HST 101 and granted I?m a history person, but I learned SO much in his class. You get 6 absences which is more than enough, but that?s the one class I enjoy going to. He?s funny and laid back and is extremely smart. Yes, he?s a stickler for his detail but he lets you know that full in advance. Overall I love this class.

While lectures in this class were pretty engaging, even at 8:00 AM, you cannot sit back and take them in. You must takes notes on every word that comes out of his mouth, since the textbook is useless since 90% of his questions come from his powerpoints, which he does not provide you. Very demanding tests.

He is not an easy teacher, but he is remarkably enthusiastic and easy to understand. I'd never had to really study for a history course before his and didn't do well the first test as a result. I put a little effort into and walked out with a B+. I clamored into one of his classes the next semester. He's great.

This class is not too bad but it is no joke. Going to class is helpful because he will put questions on the test that he has just told you in class during lecture. He really lives the topic he teachers, and is always ready to go. Not a easy A but a fun and interesting one.

Dr. Usilton is a tough but fair grader. He is entertaining, especially at 8am, but don't take his class if you're looking for an easy A.

He's a wonderful professor! Really knows what he's talking about and keeps you interested in the subject. He's a tough grader and his tests and papers are very hard, but it's worth it. The people giving him bad reviews for lower level history courses are most likely freshman who didn't expect college to require actual hard work. His class is GREAT.

Good Class

He allows for several absences but you should go to class if you want to understand. There are three essays and tests as your only grades and he grades pretty harshly. Would recommend if you can take good notes

Great professor, fun class.

I would take the class again if possible!

I'm not a fan of history, but this class was rather interesting! I may take another history class at UNCW:)

I've listened to a few people complain about Usilton, but I took him for an intro class and a seminar. He's wonderful. It's not easy, but history isn't. Put the effort into your work and he'll reward you. Easy as that.

Dr. Usilton is one of my favorite professors, he made history fun and interesting (and I'm not a history fan at all). His lectures are interesting and he is very funny. He is a great professor but he is a hard grader and your only grades are 4 test and 1 paper. But the 4th test or 1 of them is optional since he drops the lowest grade at the end.

Dr. Larry Usilton is a great professor. I really enjoyed his lectures and he knows how to keep you entertained. It's a lot of information and sometimes unclear just how specific he wants things to be on tests. He is a hard grader and expects a lot from his students. The only time you need your textbook is for a few questions on the tests.

Usilton's lectures are great and interesting and makes you interested in history but he is a notoriously tough grader. He gives 3 tests and with each test 60% of that grade is a paper you write. I got everything right on the tests and took my paper to the writing lab but he is such a harsh grader that I never got above a B- because of the paper.

Dr. Usilton's class was never boring--he's hilarious--but reading his textbook was the worst. You NEED the textbook because he gives textbook quizzes and his papers use the documents in his textbook. Tests are hard if you don't at least review your lecture notes, and the assigned papers are 40% of the respective test's grade--so write your papers!

Dr. Usilton is a GREAT professor. He makes history come alive, and he is very knowledgeable. He does only have four grades. 3 tests and a term paper. He drops the lowest test grade, and he offers TONS of extra credit. You have to take very good notes in his class to do well, but it is very manageable. I would recommend his class to anybody.

Very enjoyable course. Dr. Usilton will more or less return the same level of respect you show him, so if you're upfront about your issues and genuinely try to pass his class, he'll do his best to help you succeed. If you're the type of student who's often late, skips class, or tries to dip out early, he'll call you out on it.

Dr. Usilton is a great professor! His tests are incredibly easy if you take good notes in class, I got an A on every single one and I crammed for them all. The paper is a bit difficult and the grading criteria is not clear, however, it isnt a grad ruiner. Dr. Usilton gives you so much extra credit and is very wiling to help during his office hours.

I would highly recommend this class. His lectures are interesting and entertaining. There are so many extra credit opportunities. As long as you take good notes and study each day, the tests will be easy. He is so genuine and really cares about everyone's success in the class.

Do you want class with an old-school professor? Dr. Usilton did not provide rubrics for essays, just general expectations. The overall grade from 2 exams and 1 major paper. He is quite behind the times as far as technology is concerned. Despite this, I enjoyed the course as an avid historian, but if this description scares you, look elsewhere.