Nice guy who likes teaching. Some lectures were long but i didnt think he was boring. More reading than usual for an intro class and he makes you take online reading quizzes that can be annoying but are not hard. Exams (two midterms and final) are written but he gives study guides that help.

As a person, he's really sweet and very approachable. His lectures however, can be quite boring unless you're enthusiastic about the subject. Online quizzes every 2 weeks, 1 one to two-pages long paper, 2 mid-terms and 1 final. The mid-terms and final essay questions can be challenging, but he gives the questions beforehand. TEXTBOOK IS A MUST.

Good professor, very passionate about LA History. I liked his lectures. Very helpful with papers, will give you good feedback.

He's a nice guy, but unless you keep up with the readings, you won't pass. His lectures are a bit boring, but he knows his stuff. A few exams and a final, and they all rely on the documents from the textbook, sans the final. Online quizzes every two weeks.

Most of the people who did not like Prof. Rice were just looking for an easy A. He was tough, but he taught everything clearly and explained exactly what would be on the exams. I guess I understand some people saying his lectures could be boring. But that's only if you have no interest in history. Regardless, great professor!

Pretty sweet guy, but lectures aren't the most interesting (probably because of the subject tho). Gives you all the possible terms and essay questions for midtermsfinal and doesn't mind collab on study guide with friends. If you need help, he'll even look over your term definitions and essay outlines, so you know you're studying the right thing.

This is an extremely fair class; Rice is a great professor, and even if you don't like history, he makes his lectures pretty interesting. While he assigns a LOT of reading, the textbook isn't all that necessary if you come to class and take good notes. His tests correspond to the material learned in class, and his grading policy is fair. Take him!

He tries to be funny but sometimes his jokes are lame but you really have to pay attention to his lectures because they can be kind of boring. But if you listen to his lectures then you don't need to read the textbook. everything he says in the lectures are on the tests. hes a good professor though!

Prof. Rice is very knowledgeable. He loves history. He makes funny jokes. He really makes the class interesting. He is always there for you when you need him. No papers, just online quizzes and three exams. You do have to go to his lectures because it contains a lot of information. Definitely recommend!

Great educator.

Professor Rice is a nice really nice guy, his lectures are kinda boring but if you pay attention you won't really need the textbook, 7 quizzes from blackboard, 3 tests including the midterm and final, in my opinion his test are a little challenging but if you come to class all the time and take notes, you'll be fine

An amazing professor that has intense passion for history and keeps you coming for more. A laptop is highly recommended to be used for his lectures because every word he says is significant to remember for the exams. He tries to make the lectures interesting by doing hilarious skits and humorous jokes to keep your attention.

Great teacher, but don't take him expecting an easy A. The lectures are quick paced and packed with information, but he makes it very interesting. If you ever need help, attend office hours. He's willing to help you out any way you need. Definitely buy all the textbooks, and keep up with the readings.

I am horrible at history, and he made it very easy for me. Granted, you do NEED to pay attention and keep up with the reading if you want to do well, but it is definitely doable. I would recommend.

Professor Rice is a very nice guy. His class was fair and his grading criteria was clear . He is very passionate about history and there is a genuine care that he has for his students. I would recommend him if you actually like history, other wise he may seem a bit dry

Nice professor, clear grading system. As long as you do the readings, you're fine.

Amazing.

He makes history class interesting.

don't look at those deliberate bad comments. he's a good professor

Professor Rice is a cool guy who gives pretty solid lectures. He doesn't really enforce a lot of the readings but they will help you on your test if you do them. There's no homework but reading quizzes every two weeks which is very nice. Just pay attention in class and take good notes and it's an easy A.

Nice guy. Sometimes his lectures seem long but most of them are really interesting. Besides the exams cover the material in lecture so if you show up and take decent notes you're fine in the class. Assigns reading but nowhere near 200 pgs like the other reviews say. He's smart and knows his stuff. I recommend him, especially if you like history.

Professor Rice is a very good professor! He makes the lecture interesting and easy to understand, however you really need to pay attention since the lectures are packed with information. He assigns online quizzes every two weeks which are simple and there are two tests and one final. Definitely read the primary sources he assigns.

Prof. Rice is really an expert in history, very knowledgeable. Great and interesting lecture. lot of reading. If you want to learn something about history, take his class

You won't miss it. If you pay attention to the contents and take detailed notes, you will find you learn a lot about global history when you review and get great grades. He gives well-organized lectures which are interesting. In addition, he is really helpful if you are confused about class when you do ask questions after class.

Professor Rice doesnt get enough credit for how good he is. History can be extremely difficult but he makes it more accessible with his lectures. Theyre long but perfect for note taking, and he tries his best to make them interesting and to the point. Long readings, easy quizzes if you read, and fair tests. Hes one of the better HIS professors.

His lectures are engaging and funny. Takes attendance but allows a reasonable amount of absences.

The best history professor I had in a while. Hes really smart and his lectures are super engaging and interesting. Just pay attention in class and take some notes to study for the test and youll do very well.

great professor. there are 3 different books required to read and later you have to read articles for every lecture. if you make some notes and attend the lectures you will pass.

Great professor. Would take again.

Good guy, he tries, he is published author and supremely funny. Take him if you can. Good luck ;0

Professor Rice is a very nice guy, he knows and loves what he teaches. He can be a tough grader on the exams so you must know the material for the test. There are a couple of online quizzes that are a easy 10/10. Definitely read the textbook and get your test information from there as well as class notes. Pay attention to everything he says in clas

Good guy, I want to take him for my capstone.

Be prepared to take lots of notes and read textbooks. Very respectful professor and is very professional. No homework but gives online quizzes. Tests are challenging and require to think outside the box (consist of multiple choice and 2 essays). He gives verbal notes so be prepared to write/type very fast and receive lots of information.

Definitely a sweetheart, love him as a person. His lectures are interesting but fast paced. He is very straightforward with exams theres no tricks Pay attention in class and youll be fine Also all the textbooks are mandatory you probably wont pass without doing the readings. You need three books all are moderately priced (buy used books or rent)

He's a great professor, his really nice and his class is an easy A. He asigns two papers and a final. The only con I would say is the asigns lots of readings but read everything he assigns because he'll ask u questions about it the next day in class. He mostly grades u on participation. I took him twice!

He is a good professor. Cares for his students and tries to find a way to give a better explanation when something isn't clear. Straight forward with dates for tests and the material that will be covered. Well organized. Very friendly, too! :)

Professor Rice is great. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. He's also passionate about what he's teaching which makes the class way better. Just study and pay enough attention, you'll so great.

Professor Rice is a really great Professor. He cares about his students and shows passion for what he teaches. He is well-prepared for every class. I enjoyed his class, even though there were plenty of things to read. Be prepared to buy the books because youll need them. Online quizzes every 2 weeks, two in class exams and final

Nicest professor Ive ever had. He really wants you to succeed

Had online classes with him. He's a very chill guy. Attendance to lectures are not mandatory. In this class you just have to read all of the weekly sources and they really are a pain. There are 2 exams one final, as well as seven reading quizzes. Can get boring at times but other than that everything is valid

Great professor. Super chill and enthusiastic about his class. Only 10 Multiple Choice exams and 2 Written Exams.

Super nice professor! He's really caring but sometimes his lectures can get a bit boring.

Mark is a good man and mentor, fun to talk with and relatively easy grader. My experience with him was superb. He is a well read fella who knows his way around history. I'm not going to sugarcoat it, you will have to read... a lot and in turn answer exam questions. Exams are not THAT wild though, so you'll be fineee. Cheers to taking his class!

He's nice, his lectures are long and sometimes get a little boring. Attendance is not mandatory, but everything he says during class is what the test will be about. It's important to pay attention and take notes of what he's saying. As long as you do the readings, listen to the lectures and take good notes, you'll be fine.

Rice is a great professor, no doubt about it. I was a bit inconsistent but with more dedication I could've gotten at least a B. Powerpoints are not text heavy but he organizes topics into sections shown at the beginning of class. He provides a lot of important information so be sure to take good notes. 7 quizzes (easy 100's), 2 exams, and 1 final.

I failed all my tests but he passed me.

Professor Rice made a very dense and (boring) subject not so bad. His class is a lecture, but he will occasionally ask a few questions. He gave a few homework quizzes (all multiple choice) and he curved the exams. He's a really relaxed and humorous teacher. Make sure you pay attention and take good notes during his lecture.

He teaches his lectures very detailed but moves on very fast so be prepared to type fast. He's a pretty funny and chill guy but kinda a hard professor. He assigns so many readings to the point where I don't even do them anymore. His exams are curved (thank god) and he gives out reading quizzes once in a while and those are really easy.

His lectures are well organized. I never read the textbook once, and get 10/10 on his reading quizzes (just look up the answers online). The tests are pretty fair, and going to his office hours really does help.

He is a good guy. Attendance is optional but lectures are important. Do good on the six online quizzes as they are 25% of your grade. Does not give extra credit. If you do the work, you should be able to get an A. Also, Chili pepper alerttttt.

Great professor, grade is based on two exams in person and six reading quizzes online. A lot of reading from textbook and other materials, explains everything well in lecture, only downside is his lecture slides are only pictures.

Don't take it if you're not used to reading a lot or have issues keeping up with weekly discussion board posts. Other than that, he's overall awesome with his teaching style. Understanding, compassionate, and lenient. If you can give you're 100% in this course, you'll pass for sure! Provides extra credit opportunities too!

I really like how he teaches! Attendance and taking notes is key for this class. His powerpoint are just a pictures/important names, so you'll miss a lot if you skip a class. Just study your notes and you'll do well. I respect his teaching so much even if others think its a lot of work (note taking) on their behalf

I had him as a freshman during Fall 2021. I loved this professor because he's very clear, concise, and understanding. Taking notes and focusing is crucial if you want to pass. Weekly 10 question quizzes based on weekly reading, and in-person exams, some questions short response. Take him!

Overall, Professor Rice is a kind and passionate history professor. However, one issue with the course was its difficulty.The reason its so difficulty was the excessive reading, along with two midterms and cumulative final. I believe the class would improve if the reading assigned was reduced. Nevertheless, it was still a great course overall.

Great prof. A kind soul who cares for students. I got a B,C, and D on my exams and still ended with a B+ thanks to the easy hw quizzes (Blackboard)Super heavy reading though, not all are necessary IMO.Just do the main readings,attend the lectures and take notes word for word,use common sense in exams and you're good.

Professor Mark Rice is legitimately, the greatest person I've met. He's kind, he understands situations, his office hours help to clarify questions about lectures or the textbook, and if you miss a class or sleep in class, he could refresh what the lecture was about. However, you need to read the textbook, take notes, and study to do well. 10/10.

This class was relatively easy and Prof Rice is very kind. Just attend the lectures, take notes, and you're all set. You're getting graded for 6 take home quizzes and 3 exams. You just need to understand the concepts that he goes over in class. To study, Heimler's AP World videos on YouTube cover everything you need to know for the exams. Easy A.

The class is pretty chill overall, 0 homework, just MAKE SURE TO SET AN REMINDER about the reading quizzes because I missed two of them (1 was dropped), final is cumulative but tbh Ive never studied and still got an A on it Just make sure to pay attention in class and you'll do fine, also you dont HAVE to buy the books if like me you just cant read

Prof Rice is caring and it willing to help if you don't understand his lectures. You have readings every week, which is important for your exams. 6 take home quizzes, 2 exams, 1 final which all add up to be a big part of your grade. Do go to class because it will help you pass. Take good notes and ask questions if you want. Always answers emails.

Such a great down to earth guy. He's so funny and is very caring. You have to pay attention to him in class or you will be lost, his slides are mostly pictures and he does the talking. There are readings usually every week. His tests are the only thing you get graded on. He talks a little fast too but stops for questions.

If you listen to lectures take him, bro can yap about history for hours. I got this grade cause I didn't pay attention but if you do you can get an A. Reading quizzes and the midterm saved my grade. Rice for president tho lol

Professor Rice is pretty chill, just make sure to keep up with the weekly readings. The exams can be tricky, but using resources like Unstuck study and Heimler's AP World videos really helps. Overall, not too difficult if you stay engaged.

Unironically the funniest history professor ever. LOVED him

Overall, I would say he was a pretty good professor. The biggest problem was there was a lot of readings, sometimes interesting, sometimes boring. But, he was very accessible by email, and the best part is he gave very good feedback on essays. You can always send him a draft of your paper and he will give you great feedback. Very chill and funny.