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Lynne Dunn

History - Winthrop University

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3.7
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What Students Say

But she is a good history teacher and does have a great knowledge about the 50s

HIST550 - 3.0 rating

Hates her job and loves to see you fail

HIST525 - 1.0 rating
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Reviews (88)
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HIST525
May 10, 2003

Worst teacher in the world. Hates her job and loves to see you fail. Nasty person with a wicked temper. STAY AWAY.

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HIST518
Jul 14, 2003

Perhaps the worst teacher in the history department...definitely knows her stuff but has some issues that often affect her ability to teach. Also seems to be horribly offended if the students aren't enthralled by the subject matter

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HIST211
Dec 14, 2003

Had her for both 211 and 212. Tends to accuse students of plagiarism on essays for no logical reason. Tests are easy, just study the online quizzes. She takes about five minutes to complete a thought. A bit out there. Has issues. Don't take her.

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HIST101
Dec 26, 2003

She is pyscho. She went on and on in class on day about the 10 states that seceded in the 1860's. After class i couldnt help but to inform her that there were 11 state not 10. and she never ever finished a thought

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HIST2112
Apr 15, 2004

took her for 211 and 212 because her tests are really easy. just go to class, take good notes and memorize the online quizzes. horrible personality though. makes you feel dumb for asking a question in or out of class. she's fake nice and boring lectures.

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HIST212
Apr 16, 2004

I too took her class for 211 and 212 only because the tests are easy. Study the online quiz, take decent notes and you should be fine. However, probably the worst, most boring teacher I've had in my life. If you want to actually learn, dont take her

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HIST211
Apr 16, 2004

easy testes

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HST212
Apr 20, 2004

She is the most boring, monotone teacher I have ever had. I don't learn anything in her class, but she takes the tests right off the online assessment quizes. She is really anal about everything (assigned seats). Her office is a cloud of smoke! GROSS!

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HIST211
May 17, 2004

Once during class I had the textbook from my previous class sitting on my desk(while I was taking notes). She stopped teaching and threw my textbook on the floor and yelled at me in front of the whole class.I felt like I was in 2nd grade.

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HIST
May 30, 2004

very helpfull

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ACAD
Jun 20, 2004

horrible witch. U know this woman sucks when she gets a bad rating for an ACAD CLASS!

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HIS212
Sep 2, 2004

The absolute worst there is. Mean.

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HIST211
Sep 23, 2004

No Comments

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HISTORY
Sep 28, 2004

One of the rudest teachers i've ever had. Not very open to answering questions, and HATES it when people aren't in assigned seats (YES,she gives u assigned seats IN COLLEGE!) I would rather eat dirt than take a class she teaches again.

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SEVERAL
Oct 6, 2004

Her 211 and 212 classes are super easy, but 300 level was much harder. She wasn't very helpful whenever you go to her office and she would get very angry if you didn't speak up in class. Gave tests without study guides, so everyone always did terrible

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HIST211
Oct 19, 2004

she is so boring

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ACAD
Nov 10, 2004

she's a jerk face to say the least. don't ever take her for acad and/or history...sooooooo boring

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HIST211
Nov 10, 2004

She "Dunn" failed me...yeah, get it? Worst teacher, EVER! Avoid taking her at EVERY COST!

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HIST211
Nov 10, 2004

If you don't like lecture classes, do not take Prof. Dunn. Outside of class she is a wonderful woman who is very kind if you show respect to her as well. Tests are somewhat easy if you memorize the questions online. Required readings can be a bit too much.

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HIST211
Nov 11, 2004

Seems to be helpful in the beginning, but she turned out to be extremely hard. No study guide, but you know the set-up of the tests:1/4 from one book, 1/4 from another book, 1/2 essay. Essay questions are very hard and the only thing good is 1/4 of the book questions come from the exact internet ?s.

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HIST212
Nov 15, 2004

Dr. Dunn came off very nice and helpful, but she's not. When you ask her a question, she looks at you like you're a complete idiot. She's not helpful, just repeative. Her tests are easy...study the online quizzes. I'd take her class again, but I wouldn't ask any questions...EVER!

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HIST212
Dec 7, 2004

I like History its one of my favorite subjects but it always has been. Dr. Dunn was a nice person in class and i really dont know about outside her calss becasue I never had to see her. The class and tests are really easy, you just have to study

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HISTORY212
Dec 13, 2004

This teacher was horrible. There was a girl who had an operation and a doctor's note and she wouldn't let her retake the test she missed. Plus she's really boring and always calls me out on my mistakes!!!!

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HIST212
Dec 13, 2004

Dr. Dunn gives extremely boring lectures.. although I'm not sure its possible to make this history very interesting. She is a decent teacher, she tells you exactly what to expect, its very possible to get an A in her class.

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HIST212
Dec 27, 2004

You really don't have to buy the books, just memorize the online study guide questions. That's 1/4 of every test, another 1/4 is questions from her lecture (just pay attention and take notes) and 1/2 is an essay but she gives you the topics AHEAD OF TIME! Just stay on top and you'll do fine.

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HIST211
Jan 10, 2005

VERY boring teacher. Her lectures are not stimulating, and she calls out people in class. She sticks her tongue out a lot and likes to pace. Her tests are easy as long as you know the online study guides!

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HISTORY212
Jan 10, 2005

She is very very boring!!!! Avoid her at all costs!!!! she DUNN failed me too!!!

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HISTORY212
Jan 11, 2005

Dunn is the worst professor at Winthrop University. She does not care about her students and is not helpful at all! She makes you feel stupid for asking a question. If at all possible, avoid taking any class with her!!!

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HIST211
Jan 12, 2005

TERRIBLE made a D in 211 with dunn.very boring and hard to understand. soft quiet monotone voice.terrible teacher that makes an ok class really difficult.strict grading on essays and very hard tests..u gotta guess and if u don't like history then you're DUNN for.i feel sorry for u if ur in her class

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HIST620
Jan 31, 2005

DR Dunn made this class great! She made the material come to life! She does a great job with women's issues in American History! Take this class! You won't be disappointed!

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HISTORY212
Feb 20, 2005

Professor Dunn is horrible. Her tests will kick your butt and her lectures are dreadful. Take Mims defenitely. If I could give any advice to anyone it would be to avoid Dunn at all costs.

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HIST211212
Feb 22, 2005

She is the worst professor I have EVER had.The only reason I am taking her now is because she was the only spot open.Her tests are unclear and difficult.She is not helpful at all. If you ask her a question she will make you feel stupid before answering it.She doesnt seem to enjoy teaching at all.

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HIST212
Grade: C
Mar 22, 2005

She is the worst professor i've had so far

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HST211
Mar 22, 2005

This is the WORST class ever. Do yourself a favor and find another prof. As a history major, I found her class utterly useless. She is absoulutly horrible. She's rude, unhelpful, and unclear. You never know what's going to be on the test. Stay away from this professor if possible.

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HIST211
Mar 22, 2005

Dr. Dunn is extremely condescending and makes you feel stupid enough never to ask a question in her class. She is extremely uncaring and her tests are almost next to impossible. I would avoid her class if you can.

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HIST212
Grade: B
Apr 6, 2005

What you read on this page is absolutly true. She is the most boring professor ever. No one ever askes a question because she makes you feel stupid. I didn't know about her until it was too late to get out of her class.

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HST
Apr 22, 2005

She sucks. I hate her class, I'm so glad its almost over. SHE CAN NOT TEACH. She is really strict with make up test. In her words " The only excuse to miss her test is to be dead or in jail". Do not take her EVER.

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HIST212
Apr 25, 2005

Ouch, but its all true! Definatly the worse professor I've ever had at Winthrop! I just sit in the back and don't say a word because whenever anyone asks a question she uses it as an opportunity for public ridicule :(

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HIST212
Apr 27, 2005

No Comments

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HIST212
Apr 29, 2005

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HISTORY212
May 3, 2005

Oh my gosh!!! WORST ever! dont take her. She is unclear, test are on nothing you cover. Everytime you ask a question she makes you feel so stupid. So happy to be out of her class! But I would NEVER AGAIN take her class.

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HIST212
May 3, 2005

Everything posted is absolutely true. DO NOT TAKE DR. DUNN or you will regret it like most everyone in her current classes. She is Boring, rude, and doesnt seem to enjoy students. Winthrop would be much better off without her.

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HIST212
May 8, 2005

she is extremely hard and boring. She loves to make people feel stupid after asking a question and kicks people out of her class. Tests are really hard. Worst teacher I've had since I started wintrop.

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HST212
May 30, 2005

She is the worst teacher ever!!! She is evil and I wish the worst for her because she deserves it.

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HIST212
Jun 4, 2005

STAY AWAY! Avoid Lynne Dunn at all costs! You'll regret it later if you disobey this post!

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HST212
Jun 19, 2005

SHE IS HORRIBLE. STAY AWAY. SHE SHOULD BE FIRED. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE

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HST211212
Aug 20, 2005

She is boring and oppressive.

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HIST212
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2005

Biggest waste of time I've had at wintrhop besides changing majors twice. Most definately the worst History teacher I've had and that includes sucky ones in high school. She is EXTREMELY boring, talks a lot about nothing. And she tries to do this this t

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HISTORY
Oct 10, 2005

All around, not a good teacher and shows no compassion for her students.

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HIST525
Oct 16, 2005

Professor Dunn is a Liberal and she does not mind letting everyone know that, and she also does not mind sticking it to anyone that is not as Liberal as she is...I was gonna write a pro-Reagan paper but observing the treatment that another classmate gets for his less-than-Liberal ideals, I decided, for the sake of my grade, to write about another topic. Her tests are easy. I just took notes and did not study at all and made a B+. Also, if you do not know what you are talking about--SHUT UP

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Grade: A-
Oct 18, 2005

Advanced level history: incredibly horrible. she is so biased it isn't even funny. if you are even slightly conservative, forget it. has no concern for her students. she just wants to teach what she cares about and nothing else. i wish they would fire her and bring in someone who knows how to TEACH and not merely give opinions!

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HIST211
Nov 1, 2005

No Comments

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HISTORY
Nov 9, 2005

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HIST212
Dec 6, 2005

She's very easy but you HAVE to be a good note taker. Her final came straight from the old tests. I just went through and highlighted the answers and when I got my final I went through and circled the exact same answers. The My Lai paper is easy as long as you read the book and know what you're talking about (I got an A).

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HIST212
Feb 28, 2006

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! That is, unless you like being berated, talked down to, or constantly lectured on subjects like cheating and effective note-taking. This is the WORST class I have ever taken at Winthrop. Her test structure is unfair by design and the lectures are unhelpful.

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HST212
May 9, 2006

Although Dr. Dunn was out for 3 weeks, she was not helpful and very moody. She wants the students' opinions and interpretations of the text, however, she tries to make you feel stupid. If she would have been here for those 3 weeks, i feel the class would have been alot harder. I do not recommend taking her.

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HIST212
Jun 5, 2006

she expects you to write down every word she says during lectures, very moody and opinionated, if you don't agree with her it will show in your grades

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HIST212
Jun 29, 2006

All I have to say is RUN!!! Do not ever take her class. She is very opinionated and will let you know how she feels about a subject. She can be rude. If you are late for class, she will stop lecturing and look at you and then fuss about it. Whatever you do, DO NOT take this class!!!!

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HIST212
Aug 2, 2006

STAY AWAY! Lynne Dunn is a complete witch! She is rude and her tests are extremely hard. Take Dr. Eddie Lee if you want to learn something while being entertained and interested in HIST 212.

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HIST550
Oct 21, 2006

Terrible lecturer. She sets her students up to fail.

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HIST211
Nov 29, 2006

Pretty boring class, but if you study and do the study guide on the book's website, you will make a B in the class

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HIST350
Dec 8, 2006

If you are willing to do what is expected of you as a student and conduct yourself as a college student than you will succed in professor Dunn's class. College is suppose to be challenging and not a walk in the part. Professor Dunn is knowledgable in her field and does expect much from her students. There is no setting students up to fail.

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HIST211
Dec 14, 2006

She was not compassionate at all, did not are about the students, was very rude!

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HISTO310
Apr 12, 2007

Dr.Dunn is one inteligent and well versed women. This class is not hard just read the book and know the info. thoroughly. All of our tests this semester were essays. We had to write a 10-15 page essay for a project and we delivered panel presentations.she is mean and rude.She seems nice,well she is at times but she's a brute.She always dresses nic

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HIST310
May 15, 2007

I ended up dropping the class mid-semester because of how belittled I felt. I tried to receive help from her & participate in class and she made me feel like an idiot. I definitely do not recommend her. She's not a great professor. Very tough.

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HIST211
Oct 3, 2007

Don't ever take Mrs. Dunn!! When you ask a question she doesn't ever answer back with the question that you actually asked. She doesn't make any sense in class and she speaks with an "um" in between every word,which makes it hard to understand her!! RUN!!

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HIST211
Oct 3, 2007

Don't ever take Mrs. Dunn!! When you ask a question she doesn't ever answer back with the question that you actually asked. She doesn't make any sense in class and she speaks with an "um" in between every word,which makes it hard to understand her!! RUN!!

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HIST211
Oct 3, 2007

She is the worst teacher I have ever had. She always says that she is willing to help but she never follows through with her promises. She often tries to humiliate and belittle her students. Her answer to everything is simply "NO". She doesn't connect with the students at all.

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HIST211
Oct 4, 2007

Do not take Mrs Dunn if you can help it! I went to her for help and she pretty much told me I was stupid. She doesn't make sense when she talks half of the time and she says "um" after everything she says! STAY AWAY!

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HIST212
Nov 26, 2007

Despite reading the comments on the site, I took the class. While the ;ecturing is somewhat boring, the class itself isn't that difficult. As longas you attend class, take notes, and do the work assigned, you'll be alright.

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HIST111
Jan 8, 2008

Don't take anything with Dunn! Her lectures will put you to sleep. However, you're too distracted to even listen because she sits on the edge of the front desk and swings her legs back and forth. The woman can't sit still! Tests aren't bad if you've done the readings and taken good notes.

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HIST211
Feb 19, 2008

All people who say Dr. Dunn is a bad teacher are crazy. As long as you read your book and take notes in class the tests will be a piece of cake...I got an A...people just dont want to read but her tests are as strait foward as they come!

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HIST211
Nov 11, 2008

She's kinda spacey/distracting. Doesn't always explain things clearly. Reading is required if you want to pass. Makes you feel dumb when you ask questions. Seems to be fairly nice though.

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HIS525
Feb 18, 2009

I am unfortunately taking her class right now and hate it! She is so defensive and makes you feel stupid if you ask her a question..she is not an understanding person..i will never take any of her courses again!

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HIST212
Nov 10, 2009

HORRIBLE!! AVOID TAKING HER... she will bore the hell out of you and make you feel stupid... her office smells like smoke its nasty and there is no use in going to get help bc she just tells you to read the book and claims there are online practices when there isnt.... the only good thing is that about 1/2 her final came WORD FOR WORD from past tes

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HIST211
Nov 12, 2009

Rarely came to class to actually teach....very sarcastic and boring!!!!

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HIST350
Dec 22, 2009

Dr. Dunn is tough, but fair. I recently had her for diplomacy and as long as you take notes and go to class regularly, you'll be fine. She does take most of her info for her exams DIRECTLY from the book. Don't ask questions, she'll make you feel like an idiot.

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HIS212
Jun 5, 2010

knows her material but CAN NOT teach at all!!! Rarely allowed for class participation and talk on and on and on during lectures...however test came straight out of book..

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HIST211
Dec 10, 2010

She does not email anyone back in a timely manner, she is boring, she does not use any type of technology, all she does is lecture. You will fall asleep!

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HIST211
Jan 4, 2011

Spare yourself a waste of a class. she is boring, she never stays on subject, she is very rude and tries to make you feel belittled. her tests are really confusing, you may know the material but the tests confuse you too much. TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR!

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HIST550
Jan 21, 2011

If I didn't need a 500 level class this semester, I'd be dropping her class ASAP. She is condescending and belittling, and she is neither fair nor *forthright* about her expectations for her students' work. If you can in ANY WAY avoid taking her class, do so. She is not to be trusted.

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HIST550
May 2, 2011

Not exactly the easiest or most interesting teacher, tends to drift off into different subjects not relating to the ones we are talking about. But she is a good history teacher and does have a great knowledge about the 50s. But don't get here started on feminism in the 50s or you'll be there all day.

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HIST211
Aug 24, 2011

Tough but fair professor. She has an interesting personality but loves and knows the subject she teaches. Often she gets off on stories but it gives you a quick break from facts between lessons. You will need your book. Her tests are half book and half lecture but the questions are all very general, no dates and names. Would take again if I could.

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HIST310
Sep 2, 2011

Dr. Dunn is extremely knowledgeable in her field, which shows in her lectures and general conversation. Yes, she is tough- but she's always fair. College is not about a professor entertaining you, holding your hand, or ensuring your feelings aren't hurt. It's about education. If you want to actually learn something, take one of Dr. Dunn's classes.

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HIST211
Nov 3, 2011

Dr. Dunn told you exactly what you need to know on the exams. She has even sent out the essay questions prior to the test. On her test, you aren't required to memorize any dates, just the facts. She also gives easy homework that the answer is in the back of the book so it's an easy way to get extra points. I found her class super easy & I got an A.

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HIST211
Dec 5, 2011

This class was the hardest college course i have had and i am a junior. Only 2 tests the whole semester and the final. No quizzes, no powerpoints,no studyguides, no keyterms. She only lectures, if you are not an auditory learner you will have a tough time.she was a nice lady. this course did show me how to really think critically.

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HIST211
Dec 13, 2011

She lectures the whole class period, but as long as you can follow her and write down what she's saying it really is not as bad as everyone says. Her tests are half textbook half lecture. She gives you an opportunity to get a total of 50 extra credit points. Half of the final is STRAIGHT from past tests. I recommend her as a professor :)

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HIST112
Jan 14, 2012

I took Dr. Dunn for a lower history course and had no problems. Received an A for the class, and barely came to class the last few weeks. Pay attention to lectures and read the book and you will be fine. She gives an easy 50 extra credit points and doesn't make you memorize dates. Can seem rude at times, but knows her stuff.

Class Info

Textbook Required

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Predicted Grade

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62% confidence
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Most common grades:
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B (1)
A (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 4 reported grades
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3.5

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HIST518

3.0

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