A good teacher to let you understand more about history

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Easy teacher, takes tests from lecture notes and the site on the back of the book. Study notes and listen in class.. u should do fine. I got a B for not trying.

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SHE'S PRETTY EASY. NOT FUN, BUT EDUCATIONAL. NOTHING SURPRISING SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM HER. ALTHOUGH YOU SHOULD EXPECT SOME SORT OF TRAGIC LIFE EVENT EACH QUARTER. EVERYONE THAT HAS TAKEN HER CLASS THAT I KNOW HAS SEEN HER THROUGH SOME HARD TI

VERY boring but easy. you have to go to class to pass and midterms are straight from study guides. I did not try very hard and got a B. i took her for his 4a, 4b, 4c, and 17b

she's not so bad.

Too boring, doesn't make history appealing or engaging enough, put a bit too much emphasis about the women in history, because she is a feminist, but overall her class was easy, I got a decent grade.

really knows her stuff! I don't know where the feminist comments are coming from - she may seem unapproachable, but she's actually very nice. There's a fair bit of reading, but nothing crazy excessive. structures the class so that students will succeed

lots of unneeded reading..easy grader and really nice...listen to lectures and you should do fine

Teaches straight out of the book and only gives one class period to write midterm essays but just do the reading and you'll do fine

her class is very easy, though boring. she goes really in depth of the subject and basically explains everything that's going to be on the test so you'd have to try hard to fail

She's a great teacher! Don't listen to other people, they shouldn't be at school if they don't want to learn. As long as you do the readings and pay attention in class, everything will be fine. Takes some time to read, but not like impossible to finish.

great teacher. easy. it would be hard to fail the class. everything that will affect your grade is explained to you..GROUP QUIZZES..

although lectures are quite boring, it is quite easy to get a good grade in the class. quizzes are based on readings, and tests are in form of essay questions.

Good teacher, it's very clear what's going to be on the tests and quizzes.

Gives alot of readings that you can get away without reading with a B casue she goes over the answers in class and in groups but the readings help you get an A in the essays casue she loves detials..Not bad, just listen and take notes..easy B at the least

Okay heres the rundown. I never really read the hw assignments because she goes over all the hw questions in class and we have group quizzes! I never really studied for anything except the 2 midterms and final. Also gives a lot of ec! I got my "A&quo

im in the class right now...seems good to me...easy quizzes, long lectures that can get boring but its nothing that requires a great deal of brain power. just take notes you'll do fine!

Very easy A, very helpful in her office hours when it comes to writing your term paper, gives very clear lectures, HOWEVER, I didn't like the fact that she very strongly shoved her ultraliberal opinions down her students' throats in a bunch of assignments

i loved her class, i only craked the text twice and i got an A in the class. just take good notes off her lectures. extermely knowledgeable, a real sweet helpful lady.

Quizs are easy but midterm and final are very difficult. Midterm and final worth much more than quizs. A lot of works (in class and take home) to do. At least 1-2 works to do every week. Group discussion are huge.

Pretty easy. Ended up getting an A even though I slept in class 'cause i read the text at home. Lectures are boring but very informative. Tests and quizzes mostly come from the lecture notes. So listen and take notes.

She is one of the best teachers i have ever had! Her classes are not too easy, but she offers extra credit and will help you if you show the effort. Must read and show up to class on time she doesnt put up with slackers.

Her class isint the easiest, but if you actualy like History this is a good chance to learn alot. If you take notes you will score A's and B's on her Essay Exams and if you do the reading at home you will also do well. Class discussions also help out a ton and I had a great time in the class

Thorough.

She is a good teacher. Good and clear lectures. The quizzes are easy, but the exams can be a little difficult.

If you like History take this class. She is very knowledgable about the material.

I've taken with her 3 classes w/ her. If anyone knows her, its me. SHE IS DAMN EASY. She's really nice, and especially easy in her 4 series. I would take her as many times as i could. But you have to do your part, a class isn't a class if you dont learn. READ, DO HOMEWORK, TAKE NOTES YOULL BE FINE.

Her class is easy because she puts the day's agenda on the board, as well as the homework. Unfortunatley, she gets annoyed by students who have accents and refuses to help those students. She is clear and doesn't have that "fall asleep" voice. She talks about the oppression of women and minorities.

She's a good teacher...very organized lecture..nevertheless very much boring. It's easy if you stay up on your work, she has group quizes and her midterms and finals are just essays which you get the prompt before hand. But she's still a hard grader.

Awesome professor. If you are a good writer you will suceed in the class. Her lectures are so good that they cover the readings very well. Definitely worth taking multiple courses she teaches. Would highly recommend for all your HISTORY needs. A+

Good teacher, uses lots of primary sources and other information instead of a textbook. Exams are essays and are easy As/Bs if you have any idea what you are talking about. She does not put up with any crap, and if you are not interested in the class take someone else, or goof off at your own peril. Emphasis on group and class discussion.

excellent prof. would highly recommend.

it's easy as long u have someone in ur grp whose major is history. lots of grp quizes. midterms are all essays. she's cool. really nice person so check out her office hour, ask her everything u need to know for the essay part. i am very lazy person and i earned an A. i wonder if that helps. i know the reading is boring, but hey READ! it will help!

she's a great teacher, very nice and not a hard grader.

To get an A, just don't miss class. I enjoyed her class, and highly recommend her.

I actually miss her class. The course went smoothly and there's nothing tricky about her quizzes, exams and final. Everything could be found in your notes. She teaches right on the point as well and welcomes opinions from students.

This class is really easy if you GO TO CLASS. Quizes are based on her lectures. Midterm and final are essays. Grades fairly also. Definately recommend taking her.

the class is really easy. stevens is a pretty good professor, but if you already have a good amount of knowledge about history her lectures will bore you. to top it off, she often doesn't speak loudly enough. plus points for the fact that she encourages questions though.

Ms Stevens is not the most interesting History teacher at DeAnza, but is up there amongst the best. She is always there to help her students, but comes off a lil cold at first. Attendance is mandatory, and lectures range from snoooozers to somewhat interesting. You do weekly read/write HW which is easy points. Easy Pass if you go to class!!!

I love her lectures, they are so much enjoyable than other history professors. The class is pretty easy however don't expect to walk out with an A without reading the book.

Mrs. Stevens is an Awesome prof! she is very clear and precise with her lectures. She tells you exactly what you need to know for the tests. I had her for hist 4a, 4b, and 17a...I've gotten A's in all her classes. As long as you attend her lecture, you will be fine. Also, her tests are pretty student friendly. =)

Really enjoyed this class because you learn a lot from her lectures. The tests aren't hard at all if you attend the class and take some notes. Hw every week but helpful too, some video reports to earn some points and there's extra-credit too. She might look mean but she's really not.

Nice and understanding- especially if you let her know who you are. She HATES when you come late or leave early, & may not let you in if you arrive more than 10 minutes late. It's in your best interest to take notes, & reference the book to study. There's extra credit & she's very clear about what she wants for assignments. I'd recommend her.

this class was very interesting and i learned a lot. its not like most history classes where the proffesors just lecture and lecture. you actually get in groups and discuss the material. its a lot of reading but ive learned a lot.

Rock'on Stevens! The way in which you go about understanding the way life use to be is magnificent. Don't be scared to drop people out of your groups that are not pulling their weight. The reading was very intense but completely spectacular selection. Go ACHILLES!!! =)

For those of you taking the DL version of this class. Three exams ON campus. Memorize people, battles, country involvement, and key artifacts. No dates. Exams are all multiple choice. Textbook website has chapter quizzes. She gets questions for exam from there. Make-up exam is 5 things from the missed exam chapters you have to summarize.

I took HIST4D in Fall 2007. Her lecture was clear to understand, and she is not so hard grader. 2 mid-terms and 1 final in-class essays. One additional paper. She gave us some extra credits and quizes(pretty easy!) A+ is possible as long as you attend the class consistently.

Dont know why this teacher got bad ratings.. must be those idiots who dont care about school. This class is easy. SIT IN THE FRONT AND PAY ATTENTION. i didnt even read the book and got an A. Assignments every other week, make sure you answer the question thoroughly or she will deduct a lot of points. Easy class.

The keys to excelling in this class are to SIT IN FRONT, make eye contact, and raise your hand (you gain major brownie points as long as you take a risk and don't be shy). There is never a textbook, only small books and novels all covered by spark notes. Essays aren't bad if you study. She LOVES when people come to her office for personal help!

Stevens changed my friend and my lives...we became history majors because of her! She rocks.

She is a great professor, a complete history expert! You would be lucky to have her because you will learn a lot. If your don't love history naturally, you can still get an A as long as you sit in front, READ THE BOOKS, participate in discussions, and ask questions! She loves people who are verbal and going to her office is a really good idea!

Great professor. All about the subject, lectures go right with the textbook and strictly follow class outline. SIGN-IN attendence everyday. Tests are short MC and 4-paragraph essays. Short paper assignments for videos. Some EC. Can be a little bias on some views but is open to discussion. History's not my subject but I could sit through her lecture

She is an easy teacher if you listen to the lectures, read the book, and do the work on a daily basis. Before this, I hated history but after, I really liked it b/c I actually understood it. She'll help you out if you go to office hours at least ONCE a month b/c then she knows you're trying and she might even help your grade out

She really helps you understand more about history. If you hate history, then take this class I guarantee you'll understand everything as long as you keep up with the work

stevens is a great professor! very intelligent, history expert and loves teaching the subject. she wants eveyone to understand everything. do all the work, study, keep up and it should be easy A. i didnt like history before, now i do. her class got me interested and understood it.

Great Teacher! She helps you UNDERSTAND history. Her lectures are interesting and easy to follow. She is very clear on what she expects. There are a couple of assignments but they are not very hard. Not the hardest of classes, but you have to work for an A.

Lectures were clear, but her voice is dull and boring. I used to count the tiles in the ceiling to entertain myself. But it's history, what else do you expect.

Nice person, she knows her history but can be very monotone, she has you watch a lot of videos and write papers on then she gives out mainly one of three scores on the papers 0,17, or 25/25.

She is truly one of the most interesting Prof i have come across.Her class opened my eyes to world events.Record the videos and you will guaranteed score full marks on papers. She goes verbatim by the book and you can follow along just high lite the lecture and come exam time you will be fine. Gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit. Easy -A

I took her for 4B and she was so good I'm taking 4C. Her lecture is very clear. All the points come from two things, quizzes and the writing midterms. Before each quizzes she goes over the question and all of them are exactly based on the lecture. For midterms you get to bring an outline and she gives you the midterm question at least a week before

Great teacher, interesting class. She never went on tangents, her lectures always were on point. Very easy to take notes. Goes through a review before exams.Her tests are 95% from lectures 5% from videos. 2 exams, 6 takes home assignments which are easy reflections on videos you watch in class. She has a passion for teaching and is a great teacher

She's a UC Berkeley grad + head of history dept. Very on point with her lecture. You don't need to read, she will be your living textbook. So take copious amounts of notes (exam: 95% lecture). DO NOT MISS CLASS. You will have to write a lot in this class. To get an A, your work must be factual, accurate and college-level w/ strong examples.

She gets straight to business. No fooling around in her class. ATTEND CLASS and TAKE GOOD NOTES of everything! It's pretty simple and easy. Quite interesting as well. Book can be helpful but my boyfriend passed without reading it at all. She'll be your book.

This is a very challenging class. The multiple choice is fairly easy, but prepping for the essay questions is tough, especially when you can;t use notes. While this is manageable in 12 week quarters, this is boot camp in the fast-paced summer quarter. Yes, she is an enthusiastic liberal, but most teachers are anyway.

well i wanted to take her again this fall but i couldnt fit her in! if youre a history major youll love her, if youre not then sucks for you. shes pretty intense. as for the workload: about 6 video papers, the midterm and final are both essay oriented as well as multiple choice. she offers EC so dont sweat it!

Professor Stevens is real easy. All you got to do is take notes and show up. She assigns 6 papers and they are about the videos you watch in class. She gives 2-3 extra credit papers real easy. Exams are based off her notes. Never used the book and i got a B+. I could of gotten an A but didn't study for the final.

I am taking her online course which I find is really easy. You just read the chapter each week and then do a multiple choice open book quiz. You also have an option of taking her post-quiz for extra credit each week. Her mid term and final is an essay but she gives you the questions a few days in advance before they are due. I Highly recommend her.

i took her class for hist 17b and c the same quarter. both classes are structured the same. super easy. she teaches the material like a story so its easy to memorize, and she GIVES you notes outline for you to fill in. exams have essays, but she gives you questions before hand.

you NEED TO TAKE NOTES. don't buy the book i wasted my money on it and only read like one page. she gives up to 30 points extra credit. somewhat easy class as long as you have all the notes and review it. Shes not very picky on dates the way most history teachers are. good teacher. i recomend her

Very easy teacher as long as you take notes, she provides an outline of everything you will ever hear in class or be tested on so there is no uncertainty there. The book isn't needed, for the final she needed one sited from the reader but you can borrow one or look in the library's book.

professor Stephens American History was very interesting. She doesn't talk loud so sit close if you wanna get most of the info. she speaks fast. Take quality notes, book not used much, I did review for the midterm and final. Do the 30extra credit pts its helpful, you have to write 2 papers w/ the exams.

Relatively easy A for those who are willing to pay attention during the class and take notes. She gives a study guide with terms and topics to study for, although things not on the guide might show up on exams. Essay questions on the exam are given in advance. Up to 8 short writing assignments over the quarter. Boring lectures, hard-to-hear voice.

I really enjoyed her lecturing. IMO, unlike most history teachers I've had, I've never been bored about it. Everything she discusses is important, so it's important to be there (and take notes, especially!). Very easy class as long as you're there.

I took Stevens for history 17b, she was so good I took her for 17c too. This class is incredibly easy if you just come to class and take notes. Her lecturing is usually interesting. All of the test comes from her lecture, don't bother buying the book even though she insists. Overall she is one of the best teachers I've had at De anza.

I paid for the full 20th century and we got 3/4 the way through. Her essays are to be no less that 1 page, no more than 2, but she usually asks for things in the essays like congressional actions which alone could be its own book. The exams are easy, but I'm telling you... those essays. Definitely devote some time to those to make them perfect.

Professor Stevens is a fantastic teacher. She is very knowledgeable and her lectures are proof. If you attend class and take good notes, the book isn't necessary to get an A. I took her for 17b and 17c, and would take her again. Just pay attention and you'll do fine.

Not for lazy students! She's a very knowledgeable teacher & she expects u to actually learn & not just get by. I hate history & have trouble remembering anything related to it but I worked HARD & got an A. History Majors, DO take her so for a quality education that will be prepare u well for transfer.

The class itself is very interesting. When she lectures she talks very fast but everything she mentions are on the exams. There is writing only on the exams and about 4 writing assignments that are about 1 page long. Does take attendance.

She says this is her favorite class because there is always group discussions. She treats it like a humanities class. Lots of writing and thinking. Her exams are all mostly essays of at least 3 pgs. Her essay prompt has to be completely answered or you won't get a good grade. Study

Lectures a lot some discussions happen. Exams are half questions have writing. Lots of writing. Final is an in class essay at least 3pgs. Interesting topics from French Revolution to WW2

Reading is assigned every week. During lecture, she just elaborates more on what you have already read. Short film essays every two weeks. Gives you essay questions ahead of time for finals. Definitely knows what she's talking about and opens up the way you look at history, almost like storytelling. Easy class if you read everything she assigned.

lectures are very boring. this is not an easy A class. she assigns reading assignments every week but overall you only have to do 2. she gives out many extra credit opportunity. exams are 4 page essay and quizs are 25 Q's.

Every clear, extremely nice is if you get on her good side, will repeat information for you if you need it, if you take great notes in her class, then you will ace her tests.

Took it online- self taught and easy! Reading and quizzes, 1 midterm 1 final essays but choose a topic that seems big in the chapters like the plague and do an outline before-helps! Open book quizzes, find a friend to take it with and take quizzes together! Answers straight out of the book, just be good at word search! 99% of answers were A lol FYI

Show up to class and keep up with the readings. She'll show a video at the end of class, so don't sign the attendance and cut out. For HW, she'll have you take notes on that video and type out a page about it. Easy. Has an essay portion on both of her exams. A lot of students pre-wrote em or wrote an outline but I deserved my grade doe. An A maybe!

Prof. Stevens is definitely one of the best professors in the entire history department at De Anza. She knows her facts and is extremely knowledgeable. Reading the text is extremely important in this class, her quizzes are all based on them & her tests are all essays, including the final. It's an easy A if you do your work & do the extra credit.

I love this professor, she made me understand history so well, up to the point where I enjoy and understand discussing the topic.

She was pretty strict as far as attendance goes. She expects you to be on time. She claims there would be around 5-6 written assignments, but we only had 4 total (1 being extra credit). Mid-term and Final are multiple choice and an essay. She is not that bad though. She is passionate about the subject matter so if you love history then take her.

She knows her stuff really well and as long as you follow her agenda and listen to her lectures carefully, you're good to go. Only thing is that she's very picky on the answers to quizzes or exams, so pay attention to the little things she say!

awesome

A real historian, and the department chair. Good lectures, fairly easy tests, and extra credit available. Old school educator where she expects you to attend and work at College level. Recommended for the competent. Not a difficult class if you take notes.

Stevens is strict but expects all her students to work like what they are----college students. She is passionate about what she teaches. This is a college level class which i reccomend for anyone to take. Pay attention, be polite, and do your work. You will pass this class

Did well by reading the chapter right before I took the weekly quiz-tests so that I would remember most answers, and could remember where to look up those I didn't remember. She offers extra credit quizzes each week as well as an extra credit test at the end of the term. Got a D on the midterm because I wasn't detailed enough, but still got an A.

I got a C+ On my midterm because I did not read the textbook and take notes in the class. However, I did all assignments and extra credits. Plus, I feel that I did very well on my final, so I got an A-:)

She is a good teacher if you attend each class and study all the notes and do the reading from the text. I had some prior knowledge before taking this course but she is nice and even gives extra credit.

She is a good teacher that stays on point and gives people second chances. She gives extra credit. Her essays on the exams are the only thing that needs focus on but as long as you stay on point and give facts then your fine. Take her!

Her class was easy. The assignments are not long and she gives out 2 tests. She also gives extra credit. She is nice as long as you get to class on time and participate.

She looks intimidating and is kind of rude, however, she does know what she's talking about. If you show up everyday and take good lecture notes, you'll pass the class. The only time I opened up the textbook was to skim it before midterms, but I would've passed without it. If you stay on top of the assignments and do the extra credit you'll be fine

She does talk quiet and just has a discussion as lecture. There were some days I was into it and others I wasn't. I thought she was very nice, sweet, and passionate. Not the end of the world if you miss class, but I'd suggest trying to make it. Not an easy A, but worth it. Test are multiple choice with 2 essay questions. Overall lovely professor!

Probably the most passionate professor about her subject at DeAnza or maybe anywhere. You can tell she has dedicated her life to being a historian. I came into her class at a disadvantage as history is not my strong suit and I have never really learned it and still came out with an a. Make sure you come to class and take good lecture notes.

Sadly, this is Professor Stevens last quarter teaching full time. Her class was so informative. I'm a history buff already and the things I learned from her were great! If you think you know your US history, she'll beg you to differ. Take her if you can! But don't be the jerk that sits in the back talking to your neighbor. Not cool.

She is an amazing history buff. She is passionate about what she teaches and you can tell history was her calling. She lectures all class but it was by no means a detriment. If you're taking 17C because it is required for transfer I would definitely recommend her. Test are not difficult and it is part multiple choice and part short essay.

Really easy teacher. You take an open note quiz on the textbook a week, do 4 discussion posts, and have essay questions for the 1 midterm and final. You have 3 hours to do the essays, so there isn't pressure. Grades very highly. Take her for an easy A and a little history knowledge.