Pretty easy class. His lectures are very interesting and he likes to have fun. Break out groups suck but you can still make an easy A without completely reading the weekly assingments.

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Entertaining, well-organized lectures. Wry sense of humor. But the draconian grading scale on the paper assignments left me with a bad taste in my mouth. If you're a good writer and don't mind reading 50-200 pages a week for breakouts, this is your class. 300-person classes tend to suck anyway.

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The best, easiest, and shortest freshman seminar. You watch full movies on Shakespheare plays, so the class can last for 2 to 3 hours, but worth it.

Dr. Winship makes History fun! He is an amazing professor who knows ridiculous amounts of historical knowledge. His class has a relatively low percentage of A's, but trust me- this professor is worth it.

very funny & likeable professor...actually makes history interesting & fun to learn about. only frustrating thing--there's only midterm & final, along with papers. i did ALL of the reading, & worked my butt off studying & writing my essays, but came out with a B. wish his grading was more leanient. if you have to take 2111, take it with him!

The lectures are kinda boring but he tries to make them fun and interesting. There are no study guides for the tests but if you follow the lecture notes fairly well then you will do ok.

I took a maymester class with him. He is very funny and likes to help you out when he can. His tests are a bit challenging but not impossible. He sometimes****very obscure things on the test and doesn't give out a study guide.

Class is easy if you go to class and discussions. Most of the TA's will give you decent grades if they see you in class or you attempt the work. The lectures are boring but it's history, what did you expect? He tries his best to make it interesting for the undergrads. I'd take another class with him if I needed to.

he is hilarious and makes it interesting and somehwat fun

Great lecturer and kept me from being completely bored in a subject that i have nothing else to learn. However, he only gives 2 tests and 2 papers. Also, there is no textbook, so review is based only on your notes. He doesn't do in class review either, just answers questions. He is awsome, but his tests are harsh. The papers are not that bad.

I hated history prior to having him as a teacher! He's really good in lecture and he and his TA (I had chase) are HILARIOUS and keep class really fun!! It's not an easy A, but as long as you go to class, read the articles, and study for the tests you'll do fine! Oh yes, and definitely try your hardest on the papers--grammar is the worst!

He was such a great teacher! I never liked history, but this class was amazing. It was the only class I liked this semester, and the tests were definitely fair. Just be sure to go to class and take good notes to do well. Definitely reccommend for HIST 1211, you won't regret it.

Hilarious lectures. Ultra liberal guy who makes fun of Bush, as well as other Democrats all the time. 2 tests, 2 papers are the main parts of your grade, plus mini papers every week. Tests weren't too bad as long as you study. Attendance is mandatory even for lecture. I liked him

He took some getting used to for me. The beginning of the class was slow because it wasn't mostly about America. Overall, I liked him. But I had a TA (Evans) I really did not get along with, so it made it a lot harder for me to enjoy the class. Just remember your weekly papers you spend all your time working on are only 12% of your grade!

I think Winship was great. He was hilarious and always kept class interesting. His tests were moderately hard and the papers were graded very hard. The class was interesting, but very difficult. You have to work hard to get a B.

I hate history Winship made his material interesting to learn. A decent amount of reading involved, pay attention when you read. If you don't take good notes in lectures, don't take his class because it's all lecture. I took it during Maymester and thought the tests were pretty fair. Papers are graded hard.

i loved this class and he really cares i took him for freshman college and i enjoyed him.very knowledgeable in the subject content i. paper was graded very hard but ta did it and she even wasnt that bad i liked her and the class i give him top marks. it is a lecture class based off of notes

Winship Rocks! His lectures are interesting and the tests are based directly from them. If you come to class,(mandatory) and take notes you should be fine. The TAs grade so make nice with yours and vary your time based on what the grades are worth-meaning don't focus on the weekly assignments as much as the papers and tests-and you'll be fine!

Professor Winship is probably one of the best lecturers ever. He keep things entertaining and I'm always awake! It does suck that the only grades consist of 2 papers (which are graded way too hard) and 2 tests (which require VERY specific details) but it's worth if for the lectures!

this should be your "A" class.. there's no textbook except for breakout sessions.... he's a lecturer and very entertaining.... BUT you have to go to class... all the tests are based on the notes.. the tests are multiple choice and short answer.... easiest history class you can take but you have to study the notes daily to remember people and dates

Great prof! Lectures were very interesting. He's very sacastic and funny. His TAs grade too hard but the class was still enjoyable. Definitely recommend if you need the class...

He's amazing! Funniest professor you will ever have! He literally makes you want to switch to being a history major! Take his class if it is at all possible!

VERY interesting, witty and funny guy! His lectures make you enjoy colonial history. Best lecturer I have ever had. Its hard to know whats on the tests and there is a lot of novel books to read but no textbook. It is not an easy class but you'll enjoy winship.

Winship is the best lecturer you will ever have. He has fantastic humor and his tests are very reasonable considering the vast amount of material covered. MUST GO TO CLASS AND TAKE GOOD NOTES. Listen carefully and look out for key words like "significance". STUDY and you will be fine. Seek help from your TA, that's what they are there for!

Winship is a great lecturer, but don't expect him to stick to any outline! Take care to memorize important dates and know the significance of major events for the tests; go to the TA conference prior to turning in your papers. I stressed all semester but made a high A.

Took this class as a Maymester, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Winship is hilarious and a very interesting lecturer. Probably one of the few people I could listen to for three hours every day. BUT you have to take good notes because there is no powerpoint/outline. Would definitely be a good Maymester choice!

Wonderful professor, I thoroughly enjoyed the class. This has absolutely nothing to do with my major, and papers are the worst for me, but him and his TA were absolutely great. Take him! The man LOVES the subject and will get you involved in it as well.

Pros You will never come to class bored He engages with the whole class and he keeps you entertained the whole entire time He doesnt let you use cell phones or computers, which I think is a Pro because you pay attention and take notes! Cons: This class is pretty difficult Alot of Reading and two HARD essay prompts Come to class, take notes

Great professor who knows his stuff and loves the class. He's pretty funny and if you work hard and know your stuff for game sessions he'll respect you and help you however he can. Really enjoyed his class

There are two tests and two papers (they were pretty tough). Your grade basically depends on your TA. Weekly readings were a pain and so was studying for the exams. I would recommend taking him if you're willing to study A LOT. Anyways, I liked Winship. He was a great instructor and he def knows his stuff. P.S. Don't chew gum in class.

Dr. Winship's lectures are some of the most interesting that I've ever attended. There are two test with material strictly from lecture and two essays that you compose with material strictly from readings from the breakout sessions. The tests are somewhat easy, so long as you study, but the essay prompts are very difficult. 12% BO 44% Essay 44% Exm

If you are needing to take HIST 2111, you want to take Winship. He is extremely enjoyable and entertaining. My understanding is that Maymester and regular session there are two paper and two tests, thats it. He said people always do better during Maymester. I'm so glad I took this class. Would be too much with another maymester.

If you need HIST 2111 to graduate, definitely take it with Winship's Maymester class. A $15 booklet and $12 paperback book is the only cost. He has done this class for many Mays & has it down to a finely tuned comedy/teaching routine. You will need to read and study every night for 3 weeks, but it will be worth the effort.

Winship provided me with a smooth understanding of American History with his interesting personal stories and down-to-earth type personality. He is an odd one, but surely one you will not forget! Oh, and don't chew gum in there, he commented that "the bubbles people blow look like aliens and they scare me". You will love him.

Dr. Winship is hilarious. His lectures were very entertaining, even when it came to dry material. There are two tests and two essays. The test were very difficult, but I didn't find the essays too bad. There are weekly readings that you discuss in breakout, and you occasionally have pop quizzes over them.

Dr. Winship is great! I took him during summer semester for Freshman College and enjoyed him so much. He is a funny guy & his lectures are interesting. Everything you learn comes straight from his lectures so attendance is key. He is willing to help & is very clear while lecturing. I would recommend him to everyone! Awesome start to my UGA career!

Dr. Winship is a great profesor. I wouldnt say the same about his TAs. However if you stay awake in class (which isn't hard) and take good notes and study your notes well, you will do well. You HAVE to read for the TAs. You have two exams and two papers and if you pay attention and read you can definatly achieve an A. I would take it again.

His class is all lectures. He just talks every class and the whole semester is one long story from the first class to the end. If you miss a class, youll probably be confused so I wouldnt recommend it. He makes lectures interesting though so its not a big deal to go. He has a midterm test/paper and a final test/paper, nothing else.

Not the easiest class and there's a lot of reading, but he makes it super interesting. He's really funny and a great lecturer. Go to class, take thorough notes and it's not hard to make at least a B

He's a funny guy which helps keep you somewhat entertained, but you MUST take good notes. He doesn't use powerpoint so you have to attend class because the tests go in depth. It's part MC, part short answer, and part description of certain events. Also, weekly readings along w/ questions. Your grade is 2 papers, midterm, and final.

Winship is awesome, but its really up to the TA on what grade you get. Test are pretty hard, papers could have been easier, but again depends on what your TA wants to see. My TA was pretty hard, but an awesome person, so the semester was fun. 2 test and 2 essay grades. One of the only classes that I didn't dread going to.

Winship a great professor, but you have to listen carefully and missing lectures will kill you. You also have to read the readings carefully, which are a lot. TA is very important to your final grade.

Dr Winship is hilarious and his lectures are interesting- he tells history like a story. You must go to class bc they take attendance and there's assigned seating. Tests are straight from lecture notes- take good notes, it's hard sometimes bc he talks fast. Essays are graded so harshly- 5 points off per grammar mistake but you can revise the first1

I had Dr. Winship for HIST 2111 in Freshman College. He is awesome, funny, and very knowledgable. Lots of readings with questions but they weren't too hard just annoying to do. His class made me want to take more History classes in the future. Overall, he is a great professor to have and I learned a lot from the class.

Winship is an AMAZING history professor. I had him for HIST2111 during Freshman College and LOVED it. He is very knowledgable and makes the material interesting with very engaging stories. The only cons are you do quite a bit of reading and there is a big essay at the end using the readings. Overall, a quality professor!!

I took this class during freshman college this year and was very impressed. I was initially terrified because of the work load but he was more than understanding and went very far to help us out in any way. Tests were easy if you prepared and took good notes. Very funny guy, very good at his job.

Dr. Winship is an awesome history professor. He really knows his stuff and makes the lectures interesting by telling them like a story. Get ready to go to class and take lots of notes, but don't let that keep you from taking his class. He's hilarious and really gets involved with his students; overall a great professor and one of the best at UGA.

Dr. Winship is by far one of my favorite professors here on campus. He is funny and truly cares about the success of his students. Yes the course requires weekly readings with corresponding assignment questions, but the class as a whole was fairly easy. There is only a midterm and a final, so be sure to take plenty of notes that may be tested on.

He's entertaining, but you have 2 tests and 2 essays (TA grades) which your grade are based on. The tests have 10 multiple choice, 10 two part short answer, and 5 things you have to write a longer short answer for. You must know dates and significance of the latter 5. Reading assignments and questions are due weekly before breakout sessions.

I had Dr. Winship for HIST2111 Maymester, and he was a great professor. He gave lots of anecdotes/interesting side notes during the lecture, but he would tell us what points were important. Funny guy and overall I really enjoyed the class.

Dr. Winship is awesome! I took his class for FreshCo. He's a funny person and actually cares about your learning. Doesn't use PowerPoints, he just tells the history like a story. He made it interesting and fun to learn. Tests were pretty easy and came right out of the lectures. Take his class if you can!!

I loved his teaching style; no PowerPoints (so don't skip class!), but the way he tells history with stories and connections makes it easy to follow along with. Despite being a class of 200+ it felt very relaxed and engaging. Make sure to study for midterm and final (questions can ask for dates) & keep up with weekly readings for breakout sessions.

No textbook, but there are weekly readings that you have to print out which gets kind of expensive. Winships lectures are extremely engaging, and I never liked history before this class. Your TA is responsible for all your grading, but luckily, I got a good TA who was super helpful.

Winship is super passionate about his subject and his lectures are always entertaining. He covers the material well and adds facts and details that illustrate history beyond the pages of a textbook. There aren't many assignments, so pay close attention to instructions when doing tests and papers. If you show up and put the work in you'll be fine.

I had Dr. Winship during COVID, and he was great! There were weekly lectures that were really interesting. There was only a midterm and final, but it was open note, and as long as you went to class, you did fine. There were also discussions and a paper or two but they werent bad either. As long as you take good notes, youll do good!

I found Prof Winship very insightful and enjoyed his lectures. With this being said, it is definitely not an easy course especially if you're just trying to meet credit requirements. You have to go to class since he doesn't post any review on ELC. He does post his lectures, which I found helpful for review.

Winship is a very interesting person. This class was extremely fun. He isn't very tech savvy, but he is always easily reachable by email. He doesn't put grades on elc, so you never really know how you're doing in the class. Overall, an easy course. Learned a lot about puritans/the revolution. ATTENDANCE IS VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT!

Dr.Winship is clearly very passionate about history. He doesn't post powerpoints but his lectures are not bad at all. He seems to really care about his students, and most of your grades come from your TAs who are super helpful

He doesn't allow technology in the classroom, but he is a very intriguing and funny lecturer. Grading is mainly dependent on 2 exams and 2 essays, and there are weekly readings. The readings typically aren't too bad as long as you break them up well. Overall, not as bad of a class as everyone makes it out to be. He is an interesting guy.

I had Dr. Winship for a Reacting to the Past class, and it was one of the best, and most immersive, that I've taken. He weighs participation really heavily, and he assigns a good amount of reading and homework, but he also works with each student to help them have the best possible experience. Definitely take if you have the chance.

Dr. Winship's class was hard just because you're really only graded on tests, papers, and attendance. However, his lectures are interesting and keep you engaged. You can't use any technology and there are readings every week. Some of the readings could be very long but they were interesting most of the time. He was good for a history professor.

Dr. Winship in his own words, wants us to experience history for ourselves, and does not allow any tech in the room; however, he still manages to keep things entertaining. His tests are hard, but not overly so- as long as you keep good notes. Be ready to write a lot, but as long as you keep up with your readings, he is a very enjoyable professor.

I took this class over the summer, and I was worried after reading the other reviews. However, Dr. Winship is a great teacher. He tells interesting stories about his life and is very passionate about history. It was not that hard for me to get an A. You need to go to EVERY SINGLE CLASS, write everything he says, and read over your notes closely.

I took his class over the summer and was initally scared because of the ratings. We had smaller class sizes so it made it easier to talk to him, but the workload was reasonable, he'd answer questions pretty well, and his stories were awesome. He does make mistakes but he's very passionate about history and funny. His class left a deep impression!

Dr. Winship's class has a unique vibe - no slides, just his captivating lectures. The workload is reasonable, and Unstuckstudy came in handy for prepping. Overall, an enjoyable experience!

I took this class in a summer term but he is a great teacher. He really knows what he's talking about and makes lectures very interesting. There are readings but they arent too bad. Just go to class, pay attention, take notes, and you should be fine. He is also willing to talk to you about grades outside of class.

Dr. Winship is a great lecturer and these lectures are VERY important so attendance is mandatory. However, his assignments, due dates, and exam dates are never clear. Also the technology learning curve is crazy, I don't think he ever created an assignment 100% correct and I'd often have to email him to upload the dropbox. But he is an easy grader.