4.4

Timothy Thibodeau

History - Nazareth University

4.4
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.4
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

88

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Rating Distribution
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88 total ratings

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What Students Say

This course is great for students who love reading and writing

HIS364 - 5.0 rating

He does not post lectures or material so you have to either read or take good notes

HIS101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
B+ (3)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 10
B+: 3
A-: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (9)
Amazing lectures (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
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Graded by few things (4)
Tough grader (4)
Respected (3)
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HIS
Nov 27, 2001

No Comments

5.0
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HIS101
Dec 11, 2001

Dr. T is great. He's smart, very ethical, and helps his students in every way.

5.0
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HIS302
Mar 27, 2002

No Comments

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HST
Jun 15, 2002

I learned to teach watching him

5.0
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HIS
Feb 3, 2003

Dynamite professor. Depth of knowledge coupled with great personality

5.0
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HISMANY
Feb 26, 2003

He is a great teacher, he knows what he is talking about, and helps everyone bring history alive through modern references.

1.0
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HST
Mar 24, 2003

worthless

3.0
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HST101
Apr 16, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HIS
Apr 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HIS102
Apr 30, 2003

No Comments

4.0
4.0
HST
May 7, 2003

Very SMART Man...enjoyed taking his class..

5.0
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HIST
Aug 9, 2003

He makes history interesting and fun. He is funny and engaging.

5.0
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HIS
Aug 19, 2003

Dr. T is a great lecturer! He is definitely the smartest and most knowledgeable person I know in the content. He makes you work, but it is worth it. I wish I could have taken more classes from him.

5.0
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HIS351
Sep 8, 2003

very good teacher

5.0
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HIS101
Nov 12, 2003

Dr. Thibodeau is definately one of my favorite professors, and I think it is extremely sad that most of the people in my class don't understand his humor, you poor, poor souls. Everyone should take a class with him, it's so worth it.

5.0
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HIS101
Nov 18, 2003

Smartest man i've ever met. I enjoy listening to his lectures.

4.0
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HIS1012
Feb 12, 2004

He is the SMARTEST man alive! He seriously knows his stuff. He is one of the funniest professors at Naz and more people need to get his humor. The history majors definatly do :) I'm looking forward to more classes with him!

5.0
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HIS
Apr 6, 2004

He's full of wit.

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HIS101
Oct 29, 2004

Incredibly monotone and unapproachable. Doesn't care about you as an individual. Very dry sense of humor. Reminds me of Ben Stein.

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HIST101
Dec 13, 2004

He's a funny guy with a dry sense of humor...he reminds me of Ben Stein

5.0
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VARY
Jan 20, 2005

who is ben stein?

5.0
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HIS101
Jan 23, 2005

Great guy. The lectures are demanding sometimes for the attention and the brain, but overall I learned a lot and laughed just as much. And he DOES care about his students, he just isn't going to baby you.

4.0
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WESTERNCIV
Mar 10, 2005

Very nice man. He is funny and easygoing. He is a very good teacher and extremely willing to help his students. Everyone should take a class with him!

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Mar 19, 2005

He is definitely one of my favorite teachers I've had at Naz. He's soooo funny and the tests are never on the reading, only on what he goes over in class, which is really nice. Class is never boring.

5.0
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HIS101
Apr 5, 2005

Great Teacher. Dr. Thibodeau is so funny. I have a class with him at 8:30 in the morning and i'm always wide awake for it. I recomend that everyone try to take a class with him. He's challenging but it's so worth it!

5.0
4.0
WESTERNCIV1
Jul 5, 2005

a great teacher, i enjoyed his humor. but i geuss not many other ppl do @ 8:30 in the morning. tests were pretty hard since they were all writing essays.

5.0
4.0
TDRSRTENG
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2005

Dr. Thibodeau rocks! If you get the chance, definitely take a class from him!

5.0
4.0
HIS421
Sep 24, 2005

Thibodeau is the best prof in the history department at Naz. He's very intelligent and loves to share his insight with his students. If you don't take your education seriously he will not take YOU seriously. If you act like an adult he will respect you as an adult. When old man Delveccio kicks it I wouldn't be surprised if Thibodeau takes over.

5.0
4.0
WESTERNCIV1
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2005

Absolutely brilliant man

5.0
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HIS
Oct 17, 2005

I've taken 4 classes in a row the past 4 semesters with him, and he's been nothing but a really awesome teacher and just and all around smart guy...excellent teacher, with the dryest sense of humor and biting sarcasm, which makes history classes even more interesting

4.0
4.0
HIS101
Dec 30, 2005

I can't say enough good things about Thibodeau. I hated history before I took this class. Now? I can't wait to take another one with him. He's SOOO interesting and has the best sense of humor. His class is the only one at Naz that I had perfect attendance. His tests can tend to be hard, but if you study for them, you're fine.

5.0
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101102MEDEUR
Feb 7, 2006

It is impossible to come up with all the great things a Thibodeau class has to offer! He is one of the most intelligent men on the planet and I would sell my soul to be half as smart as him. It's just a bonus that he happens to be one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! He has made me the historian I am and for that, I'm forever in his debt!!

3.0
4.0
HIS
Jun 4, 2006

An clearly intelligent guy - his lectures are somewhat meandering and he's overly eager to build parallels with WW2, Civil War, to make course material relevant. Basically a good professor, though seems to enjoy a better reputation than I believe his teaching alone merits. Nazareth has better, even within the department.

5.0
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HISVARY
Jun 9, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HIS322
Aug 23, 2006

really nice guy. super smart, awesome teacher, and very helpful. he expects a lot but is so approachable if you need help.

5.0
4.0
HIST101
Oct 30, 2006

He is a great professor! Very VERY smart, definitely knows what he is talking about. Very approachable. His tests are pretty tough, but if you study you will do fine.

3.0
4.0
HIS101
Nov 13, 2006

He knows what he's talking about. But he goes a mile-a-minute after his syallbus says he wants us to understand the material and not race through it. I got a C- on both exams. I e-mailed him for extra help, and he tried to refer me to a peer tutor... It's HIS job to make sure we understand the stuff, not a tutor's.

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HIS103
Dec 28, 2006

horrible little man

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4.0
HIS101
Jan 8, 2007

really helpful with the final exam--had a long review on a sunday afternoon.

5.0
4.0
HIS481
Mar 7, 2007

Never teaches 103; is like 6 ft 5; real challenge but makes it worth while

5.0
5.0
HIS101
Jul 11, 2007

Wonderful professor. He makes you work hard, but you are more than proud of yourself when you complete the course. Also you have at the end learned so much information, which is delivered in an interesting and clever way.

5.0
3.0
WCIV02
Aug 26, 2007

Awesome guy, you just have to pay attention and read and there should be no problem. The tests are easy. I got above 90 on all of them

5.0
4.0
HIS101
May 12, 2008

I hate history but he is an awesome teacher and made it very interesting. If you study you'll be fine on the tests. Everything is clear and predictable. I would definitely recommend taking a class from him. He's very funny and knows what he's talking about!

5.0
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HIS481
Jun 29, 2008

He's great but expects a lot from his students

5.0
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HIS151
Sep 23, 2008

hotttttt

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HIS318
Jan 28, 2009

// SO CREEPY!! Great prof. tho, hilarious, makes the classes interesting & fun, it's not "incense and windchimes" or anything but who likes that BS anyways?

4.0
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HIST101
Mar 1, 2009

Strong lecturer

5.0
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HIST101
Nov 4, 2009

He has a great sense of humor and makes his class interesting. Studying for tests is a must - a lot of content. Classes consist of lectures and note taking. He's willing to help those who want it. He's a good professor overall.

5.0
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HIST101
Dec 11, 2009

Dr. Thibodeau was the BEST History teacher I've ever had! Every lecture was fascinating and much more like a story than an actual history lesson. Definitely would recommend his class to anyone that needs to fulfill a history requirement!

5.0
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HIST069
Jan 29, 2010

so hawt

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Apr 7, 2010

I've taken two history classes with him and he's my FAVORITE professor! He has a great sense of humor and is really laid back in the classroom. People like him are the reason I wanted to go into history. The tests are rather difficult and cover a lot of material, so be sure you do your readings!

3.0
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HIS304
Apr 10, 2010

Lectures are engaging. He makes a lot of jokes and the talks are informative. He is, on the other hand, arrogant to the point of obnoxious. Very smart, definitely knows it, and an air of superiority and condescension hangs on every word he says

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5.0
HIST302
Apr 15, 2010

VERY sarcastic, yes, but this class is dead! Like others in the dept. he forces you to think without babying you. Also--sits in his office and spends an hour with me helping me with my writing. Is that arrogant?

5.0
5.0
HIS101
Jun 5, 2010

Dr. Thibodeau is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He is very informed and keeps every class interesting and engaging. I would highly recommend taking a class with him, even if you are not into history. He will make you interested.

5.0
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HIS101
Oct 4, 2010

He is the best...easy to talk to and willing to help out ant student that needs help!love the the way he teach!easy to follow in class! what can I say he is the best!

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Oct 13, 2010

Never had a teacher like this--never know what to expect for humor. John Stewart doing Greek history!

5.0
2.0
HIS101
Dec 9, 2010

I loved Thibodeau. He's very knowledgeable and interested in his subject, and makes the class interested as well. He is very straight and to the point. He gives a GREAT study guide before the midterm and final exam. He is also pretty funny. Turns otherwise boring topics into interesting stories. Highly recommended him!

5.0
4.0
HIS301
Dec 11, 2010

He is the brightest professor here at Nazareth College. My writing has greatly improved thanks to Dr. Thibodeau. He is super intelligent and helpful. His comments are often hilarious throughout class. This professor truly cares about his students and should be given a raise.

5.0
5.0
HIS237
Oct 11, 2011

Dr. Thibodeau was my favorite professor at Naz. He's super smart, quick-witted, engaging and fair. He's also a published author and very well respected in his field. My concentration was American history (he teaches mostly European/Medieval studies) but I went out of my way to take his classes because they were challenging, enjoyable and inspiring.

5.0
4.0
HIS101
Dec 14, 2011

Excellent professor. Very humorous and makes interesting analogies for each topic. He expects that you read and attend class (not too much to ask). If you do that then you will be more than prepared for exams (he also provides study guides). There is no excuse to not perform well. I would highly recommend Dr. T.

5.0
3.0
HIS302
Apr 3, 2012

Dr. Thibodeau is the reason I became a history major at Naz. He is extremely witty, helpful and really makes history come alive. I will be forever grateful to this man for helping me grow into a better writer and historian. Thanks Thib!

4.0
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HIST101
Apr 4, 2012

outstanding professor! i absolutely loved his class, so much so that i selected my history P2 course so i could have him again. he is extremely intellegent and never loses flow of what he's saying. his classes are insightful and apply directly to tests. i even considered changing to a history major because of him! i recommend him to everyone!!

4.0
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HIS101
Jun 18, 2012

He is wonderful!! He is try helpful and soooo smart!

5.0
3.0
HIST101
Mar 30, 2013

Best teacher I have ever had period. He knows his stuff, is no nonsense, and tells it like it is. He also teaches to the times by relating historical events to current events which is how history should be taught. I wish every teacher was like him.

5.0
4.0
HISQ101
Sep 30, 2013

Very great teacher. Is very hard on knowing the material, but is course is understandable if you take notes, pay attention, and do the readings. Very funny and great to listen too.

5.0
3.0
101
Oct 14, 2013

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Would marry him if I could... love listening to him talk

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Dec 12, 2013

One of the best lecturers I've had. Very funny and he does a good job at keeping students awake during 8am classes... He basically teaches through the use of modern analogies and this is extremely helpful. Very fair. No unit tests, only mid-term, final and 2-4 quizzes. Strongly recommend western civ. for a "P1".

4.0
2.0
101
Oct 22, 2014

Wonderful lecturer, uses modern analogiescomparisons to make the material easier to understand. Very funny as well, likes to make jokes during class and has a personality that makes it easy to learn. Not many quizzes, midterm is fair and grades are appropriate to amount of work put in. Would highly recommend to anyone. Definitely a good professor.

5.0
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HIS318
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2014

I adored this class! Thibodeau, pays attention to participation in and out of class. Take advantage of office hours. He only assigned three papers and a final. Read everything assigned and take notes that can be used in the papers. Attendance is important. Miss more than three classes and he will notice. Also, never show up late. Awesome Class!!

5.0
3.0
HISQ101
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Was worried about the class originally because it does not seem to be that exciting. He makes it well worth your time. You can see the passion he has for teaching, every time you enter the room. Highly recommend. He's so funny.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
HIS364
Grade: B+
Jul 1, 2017
Would take again

Thibodeau is an amazing teacher that gives interesting and well-prepared presentations. This class is reading and writing intensive, made for students who want a challenge. Although you may not have to participate in class discussion, the classes you attend do affect your final grade. This course is great for students who love reading and writing.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HIS1012
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2017
Would take again

LOVE him. never bored in his class! Very easy if you take lots of notes! Very nice!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Extremely funny! His humor makes it fun to learn and he often connects history to modern day events to make it easier to understand. He is very knowledgable and seems to be passionate. The class is easy if you take lots of good notes and study thoroughly before quizzes and the midterm/final. Thibodeau is the best professor I've ever had.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIS301
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor! Loved learning from his lectures and the books overall were very good. Papers are long to write but if you have heart for the subject or well at writing papers this class is for you!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HISQ101
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2018
Would take again

He knows what he is talking about and is very good at relaying information to us in a way we will understand. The Midterm and the Final are the only two tests but as long as you prepare, you should be fine. There are also two quizzes that he tells you about far in advance and as long as you look at your notes to study, they are not bad.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
WESTERNCIV1
Grade: B
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

Very funny man and makes the material interesting. There is never homework but you will have to take very good notes in his class. I made flashcards with the notes I took and got a B in the class. If you enjoy roman history take it with him!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIS102
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Thibodeau is a great professor. He actually made me want to learn history. The only thing that makes his course difficult is that there are such few grades. If you weren't well prepared for the quizzes, you would not do well because they only have 10 questions in them.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
HIS102
Grade: A-
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Thibodeau clearly knows his stuff and cares about his students. He gives great lectures, but you really need to pay attention to what he says. The only grades are quizzes and tests so you need to take really good notes and study hard if you want to do good. He does a good job making history interesting for everyone and is overall a great professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: A-
Nov 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. T talks like the teacher from Ferris Bueller's day off but if you actually pay attention he is clearly passionate, knowledgeable, and frankly hilarious sometimes. PAY ATTENTION! He does not post lectures or material so you have to either read or take good notes. Dr. T is a tough but fair grader, so use his study guides before an exam.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
HIS321
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectures wonderful or bad depending on the day, connects well with the reading sometimes of which you need to do to write the papers in which there is typically 3-5 that determine your grade. Need to learn what he wants to do well. If you don't get along with him, you won't with the department, he hired practically everyone, similar personalities.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
HIS364
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

A great professor. For papers, make sure to see him before turning it in. He is a tough grader, but if you read the books and see him, you will score well. His lectures are hilarious and he is a very nice professor.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
HIS101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Thibodeau is one of the best history professors here at Nazareth. He is lecture heavy but explains things in simple terms and relates ancient history to the modern world in relatable and relevant ways. he's also very funny and will crack jokes in class that are great. Very easy to do well if you attend class and pay attention.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HISQ101
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2021
Would take again

Even though he sounds like the teach from Ferris Beuller's day off, he is very enthusiastic about the course. Definitely lecture heavy, and you have to take notes in class because he will not post them on his Moodle page ( however he will slow down or go back to a specific slide if asked.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
HIS313
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Thibodeau is a hard, but fair grader, with lecture heavy courses. Class assessment is in the form of graded papers we complete after reading textbooks. He can be humorous at times, and is generally good at relating past events to modern times. He intersects his often alienating political opinions into lectures too often for my taste.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
HIS102
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2021
Would take again

My favorite professor! Textbook isn't really necessary. Lectures are amazing, but you NEED to take detailed notes if you want to do good on quizzes and tests- so attendance is important. Thibodeau is hilarious and is easy to get in touch with. If you show that you care, he'll appreciate it a lot. If you try and take notes, you'll do great!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
HIS101
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

For this class being a PEQ you would think it would be manageable but wrong he treats this level 100 class like it is a level 400 class he only grades you on quizs and the midterm and final so if you arent doing go mostly it wont end well I would not recommend taking a class with him!

Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2022
Would take again

My favorite professor of all time.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
B+ (3)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 10
B+: 3
A-: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (9)
Amazing lectures (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Get ready to read (4)
Graded by few things (4)
Tough grader (4)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Rating Trend

Improving

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HIS302

5.0

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HISMANY

5.0

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HIST

5.0

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HIS351

5.0

(1)

VARY

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

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5.0

HIS304

5.0

HIST302

5.0

HIS237

5.0

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4.5

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