Hal Berry

HIST101 · HIST102 · HIST100 · HIST71347 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 95/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 92.31%
Difficulty: 1.6

The decision

Take HIST101/102 with Berry if you want an easy A and inspiring lectures with almost no stress.

Best fit · Easy A HunterStorytelling lecturesExtra credit heavyEasy A guaranteeCaring and flexibleGraded by few things

Extremely easy HIST courses with , and guaranteed C if you show up and do the work.
Passionate storytelling lectures that convert history-haters into fans.
Almost all As; one outlier .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Nearly all students report As with few graded items, , multiple choice, and an explicit pass guarantee.

and light writing; and a C guarantee.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

92/100

Students call the class extremely easy, quizzes short, and .

Both formats describe low intellectual challenge; difficulty ratings cluster around 1-3.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

while ; lectures are valued but rules are mixed.

; in-person more often marks mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

12 of 13 would take again and students call him 11/10 and a must for freshmen.

Strong yes across formats except one online HIST71347 no.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

, few graded items, multiple choice, and guarantee of at least a C for effort.

Format shift

One online B+ with conflict; .

Workload

Light

88/100

book report, not much homework.

Format shift

Online emphasizes few quizzes and two writing assignments; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

, and students who hate history still recommend him.

Format shift

In-person praise for lectures is strongest; .

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of online quizzes/tests, short papers, and occasional book reports rather than pure exams.

Format shift

Online highlights weekly MC quizzes and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Story-like lectures, , and a stated guarantee everyone passes with at least a C if they attend and do work.

Main concern

as mandatory even though content is light.

What students said

“The kindest, coolest, funniest and most respectable man in the teaching field.”
HIST101

“everyone passes with at least a C”
HIST101

“He has a guarantee "C" if you go to every class meet and do all the hw and exams.”
HIST102

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Mostly easy quizzes and light writing; one student reported an .

Main concern

Rare unprofessional communication when tech issues arise.

What students said

“Hal is a very nice professor and this class is extremely easy. and have like two writing assignments”
HIST101

“ . He never really answered my question but instead went on a rant about how college isn't 4 me”
HIST71347

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and , and straightforward with study guides.

Multiple choiceOnline quizzesStraightforward essaysStudy guide sufficient

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

85/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Tests and plus small papers; flexible on late work.

Multiple choiceOnline tests and quizzesThree examsExtra credit

“everything is multiple choice. 3 big test. 3 small papers. 1 book report paper. .”
HIST101

“All the test and and he was very flexible if you were late on something.”
HIST102

Online

; midterm and as straightforward including essays.

Multiple choice quizzesStraightforward midterm and final

“ and came straight from the book. The midterm and final were straightforward even with the essays.”
HIST101

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor. Hal. Berry. The kindest, coolest, funniest and most respectable man in the teaching field.”
Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews spanning online and , and one communication conflict. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“His lectures are like he's telling a story, but they're coming straight from the history books.”

🅰️ Easy A Path

94/100

“ and have like two writing assignments, so if you don't pass this class then college probably isn't for you.”

❤️ Student Care

90/100

“Prof. Berry really does care about his students. He will help you in any way he can to make sure you pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

His lectures are like he's telling a story
Amazing and if you came to class and listened you would be set for the quizzes
extremely passionate about teaching history

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

class is extremely easy
everyone passes with at least a C
guarantee "C" if you go to every class meet and do all the hw and exams

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

kindest, coolest, funniest and most respectable man
I hate history but
He loves military and is always willing to help you out

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

13 detailed reviews from 2017-2026 with consistent praise and grade patterns; .

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512

4 out of 50

3 out of 50

2 out of 50

1 out of 51

Course coverage

HIST1018 reviews

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HIST1001 review

HIST713471 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

B+ 2

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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