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Not the most entertaining lectures, though most all the material on the tests are from the text. You'll learn alot if you pay attention. Make sure you bring caffine to class to stay awake.
This man is a serious and brilliant scholar. He knows his stuff. If you want to learn everything about ancient art, he is probably the best professor you could ever take. He is also a fascinating lecturer.
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Long, Boring lectures, however, he knows his stuff about art. Hard to pay attention in class. Slide-show tests/mult choice tests. Not an easy class, especially if you are not an art major, or interested in art. If you are looking for an easy GE class, this is not it.
he is the best lecturer ever! he speaks very loud and clear so that you wont miss a single word. the class is a bit hard though. you need to read the book and take good notes. theres 2 exams, a research paper, and a final. the exams are multiple choice and half are based on his slides.
A wonderful class. Sooo interesting. He's a great lecturer. I learned a lot
Probably the loudest professor I've ever had. I was convinced he loathed my existence until I went to visit him during his office hours - very helpful and surprisingly affable. I think he just has issues when people slack off or talk while he is - but who doesn't?
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he is the most pompous self pretentious **** i have ever met, he doesn't let you fill out evaluations because he does not care what you have to think and will not read them... some teachers have abused their tenure he is clearly one of them
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A boring lecturer who goes off on tangents and won't just stick to the damn subject. In the first class he came off as a pretentious, annoying snob (when he boasted about breaking a student's ringing cell) and about three weeks later I was proved right. But that's a judgement on his character and not his teaching skills, which suck as well.
He's a very mean teacher, but his tests are extremely easy. He doesn't care about his students at all and gets extremely mad for no apparant reason. Four days before the test, he overheard students talking about how they hadn't studied yet, and he got up in front of the class and pointed them out and said (after explaining that they hadn't studied yet) " I don't give a rat's a** about these students because they are going to fail anyway."
Overtly pretentious.
awful in every way
i seriously slept through probly more then half of the classes not bc i was realy tired but bc he is so dam boring. he is an **** and is not helpfull he is simply not very good
HORRIBLE!!!!!!! The Worst teacher ever. Violent, pretentious, rude, unfocused. He strays from the subject constantly. He acts like a superior jerk. His tests are obscure and he does little to help students prepare for them. Try Simms, or Koudournis they are MUCH Better than this excuse for a teacher.
He needs to wise up because his tangents, snobbish behavior, and wise cracks to his students aren't earning him any respect. He's hot tempered and a horrible teacher. Although his tests aren't too hard, (yet very detailed for what he teaches you), you won't want to go to class because of his "greater than thou" attitude. DON'T TAKE HIM.
this was the worst, hardest,unclear class in my life. he is the most pompous,stuck up man in the world. don't bother asking him for help. he is mean. avoid making contact with him at all cost!!!!!
this guy thinks he is better than everyone. it's not that bad if you go to class, but if your looking for an easy A, dont take this guy. he's way hot tempered. on the the day of the final he couldnt get the screan to work so he kicked the**** out of the podium... it was pretty funny.
Holliday is only mean to the idiots in the class. he's unconcerned with how well he ranks in popularity with students and that makes for some great entertainment. He's a great lecturer and you'll do well if you attend class and do some minimal studying.
I got a B in this class. Very boring, three quizzes, a paper, and a final. Paper will boost your grade.
Not a class for idiots or those who don't care. Prof has no time for those who are studio majors and exhibit attitudes of boredom by showing up late or not at all. He is very intellectual and will react favorably to those who respect him and fellow students by coming to class on time, participating, and most important trying to do well. He really
Not a surprise to find out this guy specializes in Rome, because he is some kind of Caligiula like tyrant.
Rude, completely unhelpful and unwilling to help.
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He has the personality of a dead stick. he is very monotone and cant keep people interested for very long.
He's just mean, rude, and unconcerned about teaching. There is no reason for it and no excuse and no explanation. As a scholar, I am told he is very good and I am sure he really knows his stuff. But why does he bother teaching? He doesn't care and he clearly doesn't like doing it.
don't even bother with the book. his tests are based on lecture. beware, though. he's unecessarily rude and unwilling to help, but will ironically reply to any questions via email as follows: "i do not have time to answer your question. you should consult me during office hours."
rude, unwilling to help, i went up to ask something and completely rude and didn't let me finish my question assuming i was asking one thing when i was about to ask another completely unrelated question, tests not based on book, exam questions point to absolutely nothing important, don't take his other upper div classes either, considering complain
While he certainly knows the material, his bad attitude, temper, impatience, rude behavior and sh**ty email replies have me convinced that he hates teaching, students and questions. I could have done without the sideshow antics. He actually told a girl that got up to use the restroom that an adult should be able to hold it for 45 min.
To do well in Prof. Holliday’s class, you have to be able to listen. If it says in the syllabus to turn your cell phone off before class, you do that. Otherwise, you’re at his mercy when he chews you out in front of the entire class. There are 2 multiple choice tests, a 3-page paper, and a multiple choice with essay Final Exam.
LOL I'm pretty sure the person under my comment is Holliday or was paid by him. Regardless, this guy is the suck.
BORING. one hour seems like ten. dont need the book at all; waste of money. take good notes on his lectures. on a positive note, he does know his art history
i NEVER fall asleep in any class lecture, but with this class, i simply couldn't help it. i agree with everyone when they say that he was rude. HE WAS RUDE TO THE MAX.
really knows his subject. 3 tests and one paper. The paper was really hard because of his expectations. He's also a hard grader when it comes to the paper. Kind of picky. Gets really anal when you ask "stupid questions.
This guy lost my final and had the nerve to make me come to his office and find it myself. Since you cant pass without taking the final, he failed me, but my final was in his possession the whole time. He changed my grade only after I pointed out the mistake.
Ew. Really full of himself but he does enjoy his subject and tries to get you to also. Even if it is only to stoke his ego. Basic survey course. If you're good at memorizing you'll get a good grade. One paper.
First off, I think he assumes every person taking his class is really stupid. If you do well on the tests, then you have proved him wrong...I guess that's what he wants you to do. If you take really good notes then the book is unnecessary. However this guys so boring he puts me to sleep, thats why I need the book. He knows his stuff, but thats it.
HORRIBLE teacher. his lectures go into tangents and he only gets througha couple images per class. he had a bad attitude, pretty much thinks we're stupid, and is not helpful. try to avoid taking him. i almost got a D and i went to all the classes and took notes!!!
I never took Holliday for a survey course, but rarely are they relished by the professors. His knowledge of the courses he teaches has depth & breath. He does NOT suffer fools lightly. If you like to talk to hear yourself speak- refrain in this class. Expectations are light to moderate,grades papers more severely than tests. EXCELLENT lecturer.
I have taken Holliday for all his upper division classes. He is NOT an easy teacher, but his job is not to hold a students hand. His job is to inform students on a particular subject. It's simple. Respect him and he will respect you back. I regularly visited his office hours and received A's in all his classes.
I have attended every class and taken notes and have failed both tests this far. I visited office hours but he was smug and condescending when I was just trying to ask for help. I'm a junior and failing a 100 level class. It's pretty ridiculous. I will never take a class from him again, nor will I recommend him. Honestly, just don't bother.
This teacher is the worst teacher I have ever had. He is demoralizing, arrogant, rude, mean, unhelpful, smug, and condescending during his lectures, office hours, and in his emails. Avoid him at all costs.Going to class does not even help when the test roles around because his lectures go into tangents. Bottom line he should not be a teacher.
the worst teach I have ever had in college. avoid his classes if at all possible. I had taken the same class in city college and failed it, but retaking it from him was horrifying. I really wish I had not goofed around years back in city college. also, I am very suspicious of the positive comments left here for him.
I've only had his upper division classes, but I thoroughly enjoyed them and learned a lot. Yes, he can be intimidating and has a temper, but as long as you respect him (don't be late, etc) you won't have a problem. Really knows what he's talking about; I was never bored in class. Tests are not bad at all if you study and pay attention.
At first, it was terrible for me to take his class ... I did so bad on the exam 1 & 2 (got D by the way). The exams were kind of hard. However, he graded the paper easily and the final exam was so easy (esp. the essays questions). Overall, if you take good notes and study hard, his class is not that hard to pass ... I ended up with B RECOMMENDED !
he is great! I'm pretty sure he can't stand a ding dong so just listen and study images for tests. Know the dates and dont be late to class! dont expect him to placate to you.
Not as bad as everyone else says he is. Go to class, listen, take notes and you can get a high B/low A. Lectures are kinda disorganized and he goes on tangents, but whatever. Not too bad.
I don't like history and he made me hate art history. He doesn't clarity things at all and his tests are hard. if you want to ace his tests, you need to know the details of the periods and nowhere in the book or his lectures say them. ahh wish i never took him!
TERRIBLE. i would strongly advise you NOT to take him for art history. he goes off on tangents and his class is painfully boring. SAVE YOURSELF.
I took him as a freshman, and the man nearly scared me away from all art. Took him again as a senior, and suddenly my interest was renewed. Just don't be a jerk, show up on time, and listen, and you should be fine. The guy really loves his subject.
BORING!!! Only about 5% of the class attended because he put everyone to sleep. Talks down to the students; very arrogant. Completely useless when you asked for help; directed you either to his non-responsive email, or shamed you into finding someone else. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
Really easy multiple choice tests. Most of the questions come from his lectures but you should still do some reading. You don't have to read the entire chapter, just read about the art work covered in the study guide. He really doesn't like when people ask questions and DO NOT EAT IN HIS CLASS
Do yourself a favor. Don't take this class.
Do not take this class. For one it is boring or he makes it that way. And two his grading is based on 4 assignments and you dont even know your scores on the 2 biggest assignments that make up your grade until the class is over.
Professor Holliday is by no means the worst professor at Cal State Long Beach. The one thing I can say about the guy is that he is extremely passionate about this subject. He is condescending when you ask questions and he expects you to attend every session although, pretty much no one ever does. It's an easy class if you just skim the reading.
Professor Holliday is by no means the worst professor at Cal State Long Beach. The one thing I can say about the guy is that he is extremely passionate about this subject. He is condescending when you ask questions and he expects you to attend every session although, pretty much no one ever does. It's an easy class if you just skim the reading.
His class was pretty interesting, I never learned about art history before and he was very enthusiastic about all his lectors and i found them occasionally humorous. Due to a medical emergency he canceled the final and gave everyone an A so i can't argue with that. Hardest thing is memorizing dates of art pieces for tests and you have one essay.
He doesn't like students, emails, or questions. He is extremely boring and tests were very difficult. You must memorize dates, and places not concepts. Unfortunately I didn't realize that and bombed the first test. You can make it up though with the other 2 tests and paper.
The truth is that Professor Holliday is a great A.H. lecturer and if you pay attention and attend class, you should be fine. He will announce important information in class once or twice, but if you miss it, ask your neighbor. He's stubborn and doesn't tolerate stupid or lazy questions. Be on your game. It's a give and take for a good education.
Dr. Holliday's lectures are well organized. If you attend class and take notes, it shouldn't be hard to get an A in the course. The exams are multiple choice and cover information presented clearly in class, so it's your own fault if you don't do well. I highly recommend this professor!
You have to write weekly responses to the course readings (which only have to be about 1 pages long), but Dr. Holliday grades them liberally. If you do the readings and go to class, you should get an A.
Holliday's not very approachable. But class was easy enough if you stay awake, take notes, and study. Must turn in 1 short museum visit paper, which he grades easily. I got an A.
Well I am glad I didn't read these reviews prior to taking Holliday's AH 111A class. I think he is great and I am taking an upper division Art History with him this semester as well. Show up to class and take notes, write good essays and you will get an A. He is arrogant though, but who cares? That just makes his lectures more entertaining ^_^
2 multiple choice exams, which are SO EASY!!! if you study and take notes in class. No excuse for doing poorly. Paper is graded liberally, with pretty much everyone getting an A or B. Tells hilarious stories. Highly recommended.
One of the most arrogant people I have ever met. Lecture + book material will be on tests; parts of lectures aren't even in the book. Boring as hell. First 100 level class I've in 3 years that has a cumulative final. Take this class if that suits you. Otherwise, avoid this teacher like the plague.
HMPH. most of his lectures are irrelevant to the questions on the exams so you def have to buy the book which is really pricey. Extremely boring. Doesn't clarify what exactly is going to be on the final. Rushes students on exams. Makes students feel dumb when they can't answer his questions accurately. OH and museum paper is mandatory.
The most clear art history instructor I've ever had. Gives you all of the answers to his multiple choice exams during the lecture, so there's no surprises. Paper was super easy. "Easy A" class, plus I learned a lot.
i almost never went to class (because each time i did i fell asleep zZz) so thank god attendance isnt mandatory. still managed a B in the class, rly had to study hard cuz i didnt learn anything from him (not to be rude). If you dont need this class i would not take nor recommend it. he definatley rushes students through tests.
TAKE HIM!!!! Dr. Holliday is a riot. So funny and such a nice guy. Definitely knows his stuff, so take him if you value your education. Have had several upper division courses with him- classes were super informative & super easy. Wait, I learned a lot AND it wasn't hard??? Sounds like a great combination. Highly recommended!!!! :)
Midterm is 50 questions for 50 points total. Probably 4-6 questions are not from the lecture OR book so cross your fingers that you pick the correct answer.
Go to class. Take notes. Study notes. Easy A.
Possibly an A. Definitely easy to get a B! I think two or three midterms, one museum paper, and cumulative final multiple choice and essay. I suggest reading the chapter before coming to class and then studying what he lectured right then and there. I'd say if you have to take AH 111A,take a diff teacher. The way he teaches makes you fall asleep.
So entertaining. Had great stories and made the material engaging. Exams are scantron and he grades the term paper super easy. Easy to get an A in the class with minimal effort. 111a is normally taught by weirdo part time lecturers, so take Holliday if you can cause he's an actual tenured faculty member and knows his stuff!!!!!
his class is interesting about 1/2 the time, but he is very interested in what he teaches and does have good stories to tell. you don't need the book, just make sure you show up to class and take detailed notes on what he says. STUDY.
The term paper is only worth 10 points, while the exams make up 150 points. Something is not right, here.
This class was more difficult than I expected, however I must say I am not an Art major. We just finished the final exam and the average was a 62.2, however I scored a 78 which was high in comparison. The professor is interested in what he teaches, but the class is extremely boring. I would recommend you read the book and take notes, good luck :)
Didn't get an A because his lectures were hard to pay attention to. Went on tangents 80% of the times during lectures. The tests consists of multiple choice that may contain arbitrary facts from the book. Half lecture/book. Cumulative final. Just pay attention during lecture and study before last minute. Maybe you'll get an A. Essay was graded easy
This guys is a horrible teacher and provides no help to his students. He thinks you know everything and if you don't, then you are deemed stupid. He talks down to everyone and crams everything into two tests then a final. He doesn't post the grades for the paper online. Advice, if you get an F for the first test, get out and find a new teacher.
This is coming from the student who is NOT very bright, but still aced the class. How? Read the readings (book helps a lot!), come to all lecture days, sit it front, write everything he says for notes, and review the study guide. First two quizzes are multiple choice (extremely easy if you studied) and final is cumulative (multiple choice w/ essay)
He is tough but very knowledgeable. He is old school, which I like. Don't talk in class, or eat in class. You will learn a lot.
3 exams, 1 paper. MOST of the info comes from the book. SOME questions are from lecture. The final exam has an essay which can be anything from what you learned in the sem. If you're lazy or not interested in art, don't take this class. BUT passing the class is do-able. Just read the book and make flashcards with the 5 W's and stuff from lecture.
Interesting stuff you learn in this class... But lecture can be boring most of the time...doesn't help the the lights are almost of. Get the book but also go to class because he knows a lot and will have some quiz questions from lecture.
His lectures are really boring. I love art history, one of my favorite subjects but he manages to make the topic so dull some how. But, the class isn't very hard. Just a couple exams and one paper and a cumulative final. I recommend doing his study guides, and then tests will be easy to ace!
I always manage to sleep just a little in this class. It might just be that the theater/lecture hall is pretty dark because the class is actually relatively interesting. Better be on time to class on test dates because he doesn't go back if you missed any questions. 3 tests/ 1 museum paper. Book sharing is definitely recommended
111A. One of the most frustrating professors of all time. goes off on tangents like nobody's business and is not easy to work with. There's really never homework but the exams are difficult. Avoid this class at all costs.
Oh man, is this guy brilliant. Yes, he goes off on tangents, but if you're an art history major - these are the best fun facts and are so interesting. Although his tests are multiple choice, I didn't find them easy by any means. Study flash cards and pay attention! Learned a lot and would always text fun facts to people after his class :)
He's a very knowledgeable professor. As a GE class, this class will be a bit difficult. For those who do not like History, this will also be a bit difficult. 3 quizzes, 1 paper and 1 midterm.
Holliday is extremely knowledgable, I mean come on, he got his masters at Yale or something. This class is all about memorization. Be sure to know the dates, techniques, and READ THE BOOK (it helps). In terms of museum paper, what he looks for is completely straight forward. I skipped a lot of classes due to illness and sleeping extremely late. B!
At the beginning of the final exam he announced that the class was "on a budget" and so he did a slide show exam. I was slightly uncertain on a number of questions, so I left them unmarked to revisit later. He refused to revisit, and for that reason, I received a D. I got a B on the midterm and an A on my paper, giving me a C in the class.
Best prof I had as an undergrad. Scary intimidating until you get to know him. If he thinks you're serious, he'll be cordial, but you have to prove yourself first. Yes, you MUST be on time, shut your phone off, and don't eat in class. Common sense kids. Doesn't suffer fools gladly, but he will make you push yourself. Lazy? Don't take him.
This class was extremely difficult. The lectures were extremely boring, and the THREE tests you have could be easy as long as you can remember as many artifacts as he gives you in the notes, which is a lot. You have one paper due which is pretty easy, but this is definitely not an easy A if you're looking for something to fill a GE requirement.
Great teacher, defiantly makes you work for your grade. 2 tests and a paper. Pretty straight forward class. Make sure you go to class and read text book to get a good grades on tests. Likes to go into detail on material he's presenting. (Went on for about 30ish minutes on the Parthenon and its structure before going to talk about other aspects)
I hated this class. If you like this kind of stuff it will be easy but if not DO not take this course, i dreaded going to class.
His lectures can be long and dragged out; I would fall asleep a lot especially because it was in a dark theater. He doesn't really go over what will be on the test in class and touches a lot of unnecessary subjects. He gives a study guide that you have to complete yourself and doesn't really help towards the test. I wouldn't recommend his class.
There is a lot of material to memorize in this course. He is very knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about, but he tends to put a lot of extraneous information in his lectures making it a little difficult to pay attention. The book will end up helping a lot.
Holliday really knows the subject matter. If you attend class, listen to his lectures, and take notes, you can definitely pass the class without needing the online textbook. He provides study guides for the few tests he has but the guides cover more than what is tested on. Overall, he's a good professor to take. He's pretty chill and rather funny.
No drinking, eating, or cell phones in class. 5 min. breaks for an almost 3 hr class. 2 tests, 1 essay, 1 museum visit. Study guide consists of only the name of the image and where to find it in the book, nothing else. about 32 images per test. Test are multiple choice. Do not e-mail him, he doesn't like it. Doesn't like in-class questions either.
Holliday is definitely a knowledgable professor. His tests are extremely straightforward and of course reading the textbook helps. This course isn't an easy A, but I can't see how you can get anything less than a B if you read the powerpoints. There's one easy museum research paper. I frequently fell asleep in class, but I do that in all my classes
First rule: don't ask unnecessary questions. Only used book to refer to the info of the artworks (like other AH classes). Lectures were boring but sometimes he told us interesting myths. Attend review days&Online Discussions(real help!). If he repeated something, it's obvious that's going to be on the tests. Take notes. Make study guides. Easy A.
He goes off on long tangents on subjects that are barely covered on the test, if at all, & he'll throw questions on there for things he barely covers. The final has essays which he won't help with. Pay attention to the classical architecture, go to reviews, & pay attention to ALL lectures. Youll at least get a B if you do.
So we have to take these online quizzes that are 50% of our grade, right? Well, some of mine weren't working- the server wouldn't let me take them. I contacted him about this and he told me it's my fault they aren't working and wouldn't help me with the issue. Caused me to get a D on the quizzes. Rude and unhelpful. Would not recommend.
His lectures were pretty much just what was in the textbook. If you stay up to date on the reading and on top of the weekly/every other week online quizzes, you'll be fine skipping a few lectures. Just overall not great, hard to contact. Students who did email him were usually called out in class for emailing him "incorrectly". Not a v hard class.
Quizzes are worth majority of grade. Paper and final make up rest of grade. Only one test and that is the cumulative final at the end of the semester. Class is intimidating at first but final is not that hard. Make sure to do quizzes and the class is easy.
He gives multiple choice exams, and he posts the study guides ahead of time. Just write the list of artworks on the posted study guides and take notes on those. This will save you time, since he goes off on a lot of tangents.
A lecture heavy course. He covers the information well, but you are also expected to read your textbook. There is some dishonesty in his study guides though where a couple times he has put a few questions in exams that aren't in the guide which brought down my grade on the midterm and final. Not an overwhelming class, but take notes and read!
Not a hard class if put minimum effort on it; VERY lecture heavy; just make sure to read the textbook and take enough notes
Textbook & homework is all online. A lot of people in this class were miserable, if they showed up. The lectures are tiring, but its recommended to do the homework before lectures. You could do the homework in class to pass the time. He can say some pretty wild things sometimes, but don't expect the best. He gave us a take home essay for the final.
online textbook quizzes 60% museum paper 20% final 20%/finalessay questions wasn't that hard/online quizzes are also not difficult/museum you go to LACMA or Getty Villa and write about one sculpture/pretty nice (at least to me)/no extra credit
If you had any missing assignments or incomplete you received a semester grade of F... quizzes and reading all online... quizzes worth 60% and final and paper are worth 20%.
Dr. Holliday has extensive knowledge on the teaching material. The class is by no means an easy A so it is essential to remember important information as it will be on the test. I found his class to be quite inspiring and will be going to Italy soon to see some of the basilicas in person.
Have to buy access code that lets you read textbook and do the quizzes after the end of each chapter. If you miss out on his lectures you won't get past a C or B at best. One paper about a work from LACMA or Getty Village, it was pretty okay. Sometimes boring but he says some insightful things at times.
I would never take a class of his again. Super boring lectures and super strict about no talking or whispering during lecture.
Holliday is known to have a monotone voice so, kinda boring class. There's quizzes every week which are based on the readings BUT the answers are online. The quizzes, a descriptive paper, and a take home final make up your grade. SUPER easy class. You can literally never show up and get an A. If you actually want to LEARN do not take this class.
Honestly, just don't. This class is such a joke you will for sure get an A, but he's just such an awful professor. He doesn't care about his students, and he actually very rude. I hate going to class and having to listen to his voice.
Tiring lecture Rude accent The online quiz always have problems with the grade. Like I got 98%, the grade showed 0%.
BEST CLASS EVER!! TAKE THIS CLASS (:
He's rude. Likes to make fun of his students and put them on the spot. Does not let you ask questions in class or through email. He takes the no eating/drinking policy too serious. If you drink water, he will call you out on it. He didn't even give out evaluations.
honestly i hated this class. coming every week made me miserable & walking from pyramid structure i was sweating balls & wanted to drink some water. but the minute u take out ur bottle he will stop his lecture and call you out on it even when u sit in the back. hes very rude to his students. be CAUSE if you know you know. only graded on 3 things
Honestly he is nice. The class is an easy A and you dont even have to show up. His lectures are extremely boring and long and theres literally nothing on his powerpoints but pictures so you cannot really take notes. Museum visit in Malibu will be really fun though especially if you have a girlfriend or boyfriend, unlike my single depressed self.
He does not care about his students. Online quizzes gave some people problems, but he did nothing. He will call students out for asking questions, and is condescending and smug. Definitely not accessible outside of class. There are better art history professors who actually respect and like furthering your education. Dont bother with this one.
Basically just an online course. You only need to be there to turn in the term paper and for your final. Not very helpful if there's something wrong when taking the quizzes, there's a reason why he does not put his email on the syllabus.
Holliday can be rude but also funny at times, and he is not willing to listen to students and their concerns. Everything he says is in the textbook and for lectures, he only has PowerPoints of pictures. Trip to Getty Villa is required. A ton of online quizzes after the readings. Only 2 essays, one is the final.
He was very lecture heavy but didnt add additional information to the reading. His lectures is him reading the book for u. If u read the book no lecture needed. Hell, ALL THE ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ ARE ON QUIZLET- VERBATIM. Hw quiz. I wanted a challenge but if u want an easy A like NO LECTURE ONLINE CLASS SUPER EASY. Take him but its all u.
Easy A class but super dry lectures. Only went to the lectures if I had to hand in an assignment. He can respond rudely to questions is a bit curt in his emails. Had to buy the textbook for weekly quizzes but all the answers are online. Didn't have to read the book until doing the online final.
This class is ok at best. The best thing about this class is that there are no exams, but worst thing is that he loves to lecture forever and papers are assigned every week/every other week. Tough grader and you must participate in class if you want a higher grade on your assignments (proven). Not the hardest thing ever, just do work & show up.
Took this course for the fall semester of 2020 and it was tolerable. Be prepared to do weekly quizzes and at least two essays the whole semester. He doesnt really engage with students, so if you miss a meeting dont sweat it. Do purchase the online book though, its pretty essential for the class. And hes pretty strict with work as well.
Really easy A, you really don't have to show up to lecture to pass (I only went to max 50% of them). All you have to do is the mini-quizzes in the textbook and write half-decent papers to pass. If you're looking for an engaging professor, I wouldn't recommend his class. There was no conversation during class, he's the only person talking.
Yall are dramatic. Prof is extremely passionate about what he teaches. The course is EXTREMELY EASY. Homework is done through mandatory online textbook. You're assigned weekly "tests" that go over info from textbook. This class has three things: the tests, term paper, and final. Was understanding when I had issue submitting. Lazy and passed. Easy A
Peter doesn't take attendance so the class doesn't feel personal whatsoever especially since he doesn't learn anyone's names. It is extremely lecture heavy with him and although he does not have a boring monotone voice, his lectures are still boring. You are only graded on 3 papers and one is to the Getty.
The lectures were super boring but the bulk of the ansignments were the weekly online quizzes, which LITERALLY HAD ALL THE ANSWERS ON QUIZLET!!!! The two papers were graded sort of harshly but not really. This class is an easy A.
I think Professor Holliday does have room for improvement in his ability to engage with students during lectures, but he is very knowledgeable about the art history course he teaches and comes prepared for his lectures.
Very boring professor, but interesting material. He's nice but the number of times I fell asleep in his class was alarming and I LOVE art history. There's a Quizlet for each homework assignment on google but stay on top of the easy homework to keep the grade. The essays weren't bad and overall a chill and manageable class, I'd probably take again
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Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
17%
Textbook Required
53%
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