She lectures throughout the class, and uses a powerpoint. The tests are all free response, but are literally 5 or 6 questions. She gives a study guide that gives the questions and terms on the test.

I don't know how she has such a poor rating- she is one of the easiest professors at Dayton. She can be a little awkward at times, but she knows her stuff. Lecture class with only a few tests (which she gives good study guides for) and one paper (that we discussed in class). Just write a lot on her tests and you'll do well. Take her if you can!!!

Dr Sanderson is not that much hard you will have 2 midterms exams, essay Paper about a book and the Final. tests are not bad, you will find essay questions and some multiple choice about some terms that she included them in the study guide. Power points are worthless. If you take good notes you will be fine

really nice person, helpful outside class, but when it comes to grading shes a hard grader. The book is not helpful. Tests are essays in class and multiple choice questions based on 30 definitions that you have to figure out yourself through the lectures.If your not a good note taker then dont bother taking this class. I don't recommend her.

She has had a couple pop quizzes over "required readings" but if you go to every class and just write down what she writes on the board you will do great in the class and we usually talked about the pop quizzes before anyways. The only problem is her handwriting is illegible so LISTEN!!!

Lots of info in class, most readings aren't necessary and you won't really need notes from them if you take good class notes. Only two papers (which weren't TOO bad) and 3 tests (including final). If you're prepared for class discussions they aren't a problem. Overall, not too much work outside of class but in class be ready to write like crazy.

Dr Sanderson is a genuinely nice person but a tough teacher. Gives confusing assignments and isn't clear with grading criteria. Not an easy A especially if you're not a history major and are focusing on other classes more.

To succeed in this class you need to take all the notes she gives, I recommend typing notes, and working on the study guides ahead of time. Her lectures are ridiculously boring. If you miss class, get notes from someone you trust.

I loved this course. She is funny, clear, and a relatively nice person.

Her lectures can be interesting and she definitely knows her stuff. However she is a very tough grader and tests are not easy. Each test in an in class essay and she doesn't give feedback so you never know how to improve. She gets annoyed when people don't participate and will give pop quizzes. There is a lot of reading assigned too.

She likes to talk about death. I'll get that right off the bat. However, her lectures are interesting, if you give them a chance. But beware: her tests are deceptively easy. Usually 15-20 MC and an essay, she grades tough. And the final group project... It will make or break your semester. Be ready for lots of work. Overall, a good prof, but hard.

Yep, that's right, there's no textbook, which means the lectures are mandatory if you want to have a single clue of what's going on. BUT, if you listen & take notes (I recommend laptop notes), the tests are easy to pass. She gives you the essays ahead of time and lets you use a notecard cheat sheet. Outside readings & assignments are also easy.

Sanderson is hilarious. Her lectures are very clear but you need to take as many notes as you possibly can. We had 2 tests (both 15 MC questions and an essay), the final, and two 3-4 page papers. If you're not a strong writer you might be in trouble. 1% point off for absences but going to class and taking notes is key.

She's a nice woman and has a weird sense of humor. She's a very tough grader, but she can tell if you're working hard and will reward you. Tests are basically essays, but she lets you use a notecard with info. Writes a solid paragraph of feedback on what she liked and what she didn't. Lectures are boring but very informative and helpful for essays

You don't have a textbook so whatever is on the Powerpoints and in her lectures, are what's on the tests. She also lets you use a notecard on the tests and finals so they are not hard to pass.

All her tests are essays test with 15 multiple choice questions. Her lectures are pretty straight forward. She takes attendance and every few days she has discussions. She also gives 2% extra credit throughout the semester.

Reading outside of class. Get a general understanding of the reading, you'll be fine. Tough essay grader. Ask her for what she wants in the essays. 2 midterms & a final & 2 papers. 15 mult choice and essay for midterms. 15 mult choice and 2 essays. Follow study guide and it's simple. She repeats everything she says during lecture at least twice.

She is a nice person answers all emails that day. Go to office hours will clarify her expectations and I enjoyed her dialogues with me. Make sure 5 paragraphs on essays intro body conclusion. Be very through and elaborate should get fair B+ or higher. Gives notecard for exam. Speak up 5% grade. Go through slides to get most points on essays.

Professor Sanderson is quirky and gives good lectures. She knows what she is talking about and does a good time getting the information across. She has a little bit of reading but nothing that cannot be done. Not much homework other than the occasional reading.

Her class is semi difficult but so is basically every other intro to history class so it's not like its that much different. Multiple choice on her quizzes are easy and as long as you go to her office hours for both the in class essays and take home essays she will practically give you your thesis and tell you what she wants you'll be fine.

Take this class. She is the best history teacher and is extremely clear of her expectations. She is the funniest teacher I have ever had. She is for sure a hard grader, especially on essays. She is always willing to help and there will never be a dull day with her.

This class makes you work for that coveted A so many desire. Dr. Sanderson lectures every class and make sure you write down very detailed notes because for every essay she wants plenty of detail and backup. Make sure you read the readings as there will be reading quizzes and discussion. Liked the class. Professor ok, just not much interaction.

Class is basically story time and you have maybe 3 papers for the semester and 3 exams which she gives you a study guide that fits the exams perfectly. Take lectures notes and try not to miss. Prof Sanderson is really nice and is always willing to help you out. Papers are fairly easy and she gives lots of feedback.

Sanderson is a very caring person. She was always willing to help and she was good at lecturing. She made it not boring. Work hard, go to Office hours and you will be fine! She is a hard essay grader though so make sure you spend a lot of time preparing for that.

Love her for upper level history! LGBTQ+ history was very informative and manageable, I highly recommend for COVID impacted semesters. Readings are not too bad and she does group work to help you understand. She's so understanding and will give a mental health day every once in a while. There's great feedback on papers and Isidore page is great.

Sanderson is a great professor who cares about her students but is very lecture heavy and takes attendance every class. Lots of pop quizzes on readings but if you did the reading it is very easy and they are all open book/notebook.

LGBTQ History was a really interesting class, and the least painful way to knock out a few of your CAP requirements IMO. Assignments were not hard at all, but she is a hard grader on the midterm and final (which are papers) + essays. Take this if you can, but try to take it with your friends, which made the class so much easier. Good luck!

If you like history, I would take this class but in the beginning, it's pretty boring. Most of the class is lectures, but occasionally there will be group time. Make sure to really study for the tests. She provides notecards for the tests though! As long as you pay attention in class and occasionally read the homework, you will succeed.