Lois Nettleship

HIST101 · HIST127F · HISTORY127 · HIST171 · HST171F · HISTORY171 · HIST171H · HIST127 · HIST170 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 73/100
RMP rating: 3.8/5
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Difficulty: 3.2

The decision

if you like active learning and history, but if you want lecture-based classes or minimal group work.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate historianGroup presentationsEssay testsActive learningHigh workload

Students consistently describe her as passionate and knowledgeable about history.
The class relies heavily on group presentations, discussion, and .
Grades are achievable with study guides and preparation, but this is not an easy-A class for passive students.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

An A is possible with study guides, presentations, and steady work, but multiple reviews warn against expecting an easy class.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The history content is manageable for interested students, but , and active participation add challenge.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

66/100

and learning value, but many hesitate because of , and limited lecture.

The recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Grades seem fair when students complete study guides and presentations, but .

Format shift

Workload

Heavy

35/100

The class often , and studying for essay tests.

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All .

Teaching experience

Good

73/100

She is widely described as passionate and knowledgeable, though some students find her lecture style scattered or too student-led.

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All .

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

and group presentations, projects, and discussion.

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All .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a passionate but demanding professor whose , and essay exams.

Main concern

Students who dislike group projects or essay exams may find the class frustrating.

What students said

“Group Projects and Presentations at every class.”
HISTORY127

“ but she gives you the .”
HIST171

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are mostly essay-based and require study, but study guides and advance questions make them predictable rather than harsh.

Essay TestsStudy GuidesQuestions Given Ahead

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews explicitly describe essay tests, study guides, and .

Essay TestsStudy GuidesQuestions Given Ahead

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HISTORY127

“ but she gives you the .”
HIST171

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Quite a bit of work for a lower division class, but you will learn a lot.”
Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

73/100

“Really knows her stuff, and is one of the better HIST profs at FJC, along with Bjorklund and ****her.”

📚 Workload Reality

35/100

“Be prepared to give time and work hard.”

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58/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She LOVES history and is so passionate about it.
she has a passion for history but she is horrible at teaching it.
She lectures very little because the class does group presentations.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

If you want an Easy A .
to actually study a bit.
Do your study guide (actually write it out) and spend like an hour working on your presentations(only 2) and you'll do fine.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Participation

Group Projects and Presentations at every class.
You lecture the class with your presentations..
Unless and do group project every class period, I suggest you stay away from the her classes.

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews over several years give consistent and detailed evidence about teaching style, workload, and exams.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55

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Course coverage

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Lois Nettleship

x x if you like active learning and history, but x x if you want lecture-based classes or minimal group work.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Recommended

WorthIt

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In person

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🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Reality

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🗣️ About Participation

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if you like active learning and history, but if you want lecture-based classes or minimal group work.

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