Amazing teacher, he has a really unique teaching style that people should really try. Anyone can get a good grade if they put in some actual effort. Take his classes, it's really worth it.

The class itself isn't super easy. He gives sort of lengthy readings every class for hw, but still enough time to read them. All classes consist of him lecturing, and then getting in partners to discuss the readings. Once you get used to it, it becomes easier. I myself don't like history but thanks to Wood, enjoyed it and his way of teaching.

Very good professor. Does assign lengthy readings but overall does very good job. History is naturally boring but it's not like he makes you go to sleep. Good attitude in general. Don't miss his readings or online grading because that will affect your grade.

I can see how some might find Mr. Wood a little cranky however I will say that if you read the materials, participate in class and make an honest effort you will do well. The format of his history class is a bit different, read the syllabus first to see if it will work for you. Mr. Wood knows history, don't miss a good opportunity to learn.

EMAIL HIM! He will help you! He is amazing! As long as the class behaves, it will be fun. He has a great sense of humor. His readings are difficult, but if you annotate the articlespeeches, ask questions in class, and EMAIL HIM, you will pass the class. He does assign a paper. Final: two essays in class. Never skip his class or leave early! EMAIL!

History is so not my thing but, he has honestly made history interesting for me. I have loved this class!! Work hard and don't mess around and he will reward you with good grades. Also, GO TO CLASS. if you miss class more than 3 times he will fail you. But, the class is so fun, you wont want to miss it.

Dr. Wood is a passionate teacher who really believes this GE class is important. If you think that attending class and doing the assigned work should be optional, you might think him being strict about those things would make him a jerk. I thought he was interesting and funny and I enjoyed the class

There is no textbook but there is online readings that are very long. The class is split in two groups and you teach each other. The final has a section that is based on what your classmates were suppose to teach you. There are two essays and he only tells you a couple of days ahead. He is also a tough grader.

Love his style, while there is a lot of reading, the lectures are engaging and he gets excited about the material. He is easy to talk to and enthusiastic about his work. He is very clear about what he expects of his students.

Very easy and simple class. There are a lot of readings!! Does a thing called collabortive learning were you get partners and teach each other what you read. Your partner will grade you based off how well you taught them. There are a lot of quizzes but they are all online and gives you two attempts for each quiz. Overall amazing class.

Pros: no book, Cons: lots of online reading This professor knows his stuff and will teach it to you. Only 3 papers to write. The colab learning was helpful to cement in what we learned. He's kinda tough but it's expected of a college class.

Dr. Wood seems to be a polarizing professor. I really like his teaching style and collaborative learning helps solidify what you learn as well as motivate you to do the reading. He can be condescending at times, but I think that's just his personality. I would recommend if you don't mind a challenge and working for your grade!!

It's true, Dr. Wood doesn't seem to have much respect for his students, but it's not that bad. He mostly is tough on people who're on their phones or don't do the readings. He's still very passionate about the subject and teaching, though. Just pay very good attention to the lectures and take good notes - everything that's tested on is in them.

Dr. Wood definitely knows what he is talking about when it comes to history and covers the sociological factors that go into it, which I enjoyed. There is a lot of reading but typically only once a week and it's definitely manageable. He pushes you but makes the quizzes and papers pretty straightforward. His lectures are really interesting!

He has a clear plan of the semester and sticks to the syllabus. He lists all readings and projects. The reading can be heavy sometimes but manageable. He does a lot of working with partners in this class so try to get to know people right away to make it easier. He doesn't allow phones. The lectures are really good and interesting. Tests were easy

Professor Wood is a very opinionated guy. If hes passionate about a subject, hell shower you with his passion. He can come off as a bit rude but if you dont talk in his class and participate when he asks for answers then youll do just fine. There are a lot of reading passages that you need to do in order to keep up in class.

This professor may come off as a bit rude, but its because hes passionate. You have to do the weekly readings or else he will not like it and you wont be able to do the weekly quiz. We have 3 essays due at the end of the semester. No book is needed. Show up and participate. He takes attendance by having you sign in. :)

You have to do the weekly readings or else he will not like it and you wont be able to do the weekly quiz. We have 3 essays due at the end of the semester. No book is needed. Show up and participate. He takes attendance by having you sign in. :)

I for one regardless of the other ratings say that I think Wood is an amazing professor. I absolutely love the way he teaches and love that he doesn't give huge exams every few weeks (what we call midterms) and teaches you in a way that actually makes you learn and not just try to memorize for an exam and forget about afterwards. Highly recommend.

Class was enjoyable the lectures can be long and interesting with a dad joke added in between. Quizzes are allowed to be taken twice and are online. Lots of reading and is important to whatever his lectures are on. Overall a fun class can be a little scary, but cool

There is weekly reading and a pair and sharing technique he does. He is super sarcastic and hilarious which makes the lectures more entertaining. You should participate because he does write it down. He says that as long as you show up and do the work you should at least pass. He does teach in a thematically way, but I personally prefer it.

Basically, just show up and participate and get an A. A lot of people skip class and lose easy credit. His lectures are interesting, he knows what he's talking about. Some people don't like him because he can be sarcastic, just don't take it personally. If you do all the readings and show up, it's an easy A.

He knows what hes talking about when doing lectures, clear on what the assignments and hw are. Pretty simple readings about every week or two. Collaborative learning which is pretty simple too, just elaborate to the other student what you learned. Hes pretty chill, but strict, just attend, pay attention, do the homework and you'll be fine.

Took Professor Wood for the history of California 3370. I learned more about California than I honestly expected I would. If you show up, do the work, and take notes you'll be fine. If you're looking for an easy grade this is not the professor to take. If you want to learn history you've got a solid choice.

Professor Wood is a tough teacher, but honestly that's what I enjoyed in his class. Yes, we are in the middle of the pandemic, but that's not an excuse to slack off just because you're in your pajamas at home. He wants you to think and sometimes he will come off sarcastic, but if you have a soft skin, I wouldn't recommend him for you.

Dr. Warren Wood is passionate about what he teaches so, the lectures are intuitive. The discussions are in a group setting. There is a lot of homework but, it is all to help with examples and topics in a total of 4 essays throughout the semester. There is only a final, no other exams. I would recommend this professor for the lectures.

This class was very heavy with reading material. We read around 30 pages per week. He has a "learn and confirm" teaching method that makes you have to read it. The professor is pretty funny and understanding but definitely pays attention to participation and if you did your work (I went from an 89% to 85% because I didn't participate in class)

I enjoyed his lectures. He is NOT a tough grader, very generous. Same 3 assignments every week: survey about your reading partners, small quiz, discussion (all 3 are easy). Yes he assigns a lot of readings but you can get away with skimming or not reading because he explains them in class. Exams not that difficult. Short essays. You will pass.

I can't imagine taking this class online, but it's a pretty doable in-person GE class. Do the reading and listen to his lectures all the weekly, quizzes, canvas discussions and pear learning, will be easy. He is also not a tough grader just as long as you answer whatever prompt.

He has 4 essays based on each unit and weekly assignment based on readings, discussion boards and quizzes. (quizzes are lecture based so PAY ATTENTION) He's a great professor & if you're majoring in history then take his class but NOT if you want an easy A ge class. Overall enjoyed the class, some lectures are dull.

Pretty reasonable teacher. Lectures interesting, same 3 pieces of work every week, the reading is usually pretty long but if you read it in parts, it's manageable. Only complaint is that he assigns essays as soon as we learn a new subject, and when we finish that section the essay is due in a week.

An easy class with few assignments. Makes history very engaging but it does get boring at times. Can put in little effort and get a B but you really have to work for an A. Never gave 100% on any writing assignment and didn't communicate how to get consistent A's on papers for awhile. Would recommend but must be good writer/participate.

Do not take this course if you're looking for an easy grade or a relaxed instructor. Having said that, Dr Wood is passionate, informative, and very dedicated to his craft. He assigns a lot of reading, and 4 papers, but if you pay some modicum of attention in class the papers aren't hard to write. Attendance and participation very important.

Tough on grading, but there is clarity on where he takes points from for most important assignments. An inability to keep up with and grasp the lectures and weekly readings will set you back, especially when it comes to the essays that make up a large chunk of your grade. Difficult class, but passionate and engaging.

There are weekly readings, collaborations, canvas discussions, quizes and multiple essays. All of this requires a good amount of time even for a GE, but mostly easy assignments. If you already know you dont like doing a lot of work or writing essays then take someone else. As long you can keep up on the assignments, then the class is an easy pass.

I had him previously for US History during the pandemic, he is significantly harder in-person. There is a lof reading, discussion boards and four papers throughout the semester. The attendance is counted toward your grade. He is an animated lectuerer and make sure to participate. He is understanding and availabled during in-person office hours.

Professor Wood is a good professor overall, but his class requires a lot of reading(15-30 pages weekly) Also peer reviews with a partner about the reading and discussion boards every week. He is very understanding. You should be able to pass as long as you're on his good side, go to lectures, do homework, take notes, and participate.

Professor Warren Wood was a great teacher in my opinion. Every class usually has a lecture, some participation is needed, a lot may give extra credit. I didn't put much effort but if I put some it's very likely I would have gotten an A. He is fair with his grading and requirements are clearly, stated. Adequate time is usually given for assignments.

Good professor but he is very particular. His grading does not always match rubric.

I took this course as a G.E. but considering it is an upper division course- the workload (weekly readings/ 3 essays/midterm/final w study guide provided) made sense. You have to do the work to pass but communicate and you'll be fine! You can tell he knows and loves what he's talking about. Would take this professor again.

You will have weekly readings and discussions, so make sure you spend time getting those done. I think he is funny. He is a tough grader, but if you stay consistent you will for sure pass this class.

Overall, the professor is great. Expect to do a lot of reading; he can come off as intimidating, but he isn't. I would recommend taking this class. Participating and attending is mandatory but can heavily affect your final grade. I advise you always to follow the prompts for the essays.

Professor Wood is particular but fair. The workload is heavy, with weekly readings, assignments, and essays. However, the class is manageable if you stay on top of it. unstuck ai proved helpful for preparing for quizzes and exams.

Dr. Wood's class is not easy, but he clearly communicates his expectations, including mandatory attendance and participation. Each week features multiple-choice quizzes and class discussions, along with four essays throughout the semester and a final exam. On the other hand, he's an excellent lecturer who is genuinely passionate about the subject.

As the other reviews say he's particular. I didn't think the class was too hard, just keep up on your weekly homework (reading, quiz, discussion post) and go to class. There's 4 essays that are not too bad. If you're gonna be absence a lot then don't take his class (5 absences and he gives you an F) but otherwise he's a pretty chill professor.

I highly recommend this professor. He is knowledgeable, explains the material clearly, and is very approachable. Although there was a lot of reading, the course was manageable and overall fairly easy. His exams and assignments were straightforward and reflected the material well. He created a positive and supportive learning environment.

4 papers, weekly discussion forums. essay prompts are VERY particular and hard to understand but I ended up getting the hang. participation matters. LOTS of reading, lecture heavy. Lectures can drag on for awhile. Very knowledgeable, but has particular ways he wants you to do things.

Yes you'll have to read in this class but honestly the amount of good information you gain from the course is astounding. Inspirational professor highly recommend if you love this kinda stuff