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TS Hamilton

HIST311 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
30.77%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

Avoid unless you are highly self-motivated and can handle heavy writing with slow instructor responses.

Best fit · Self Taught ProTough graderHeavy writing loadSlow communicationLots of papersTest heavy
  • Many students warn , and
  • ; hard to reach with limited office hours
  • A minority praise lectures and feedback if you stay independent and

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

, and F/C grades mean an A takes sustained effort and .

Online has more Fs and harsh comments; +.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Content is moderate but , and .

Both formats note difficulty around 3-5 with lots of reading and writing.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Many online reviews say not mandatory; some online and .

Online often optional; as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Would-take-again near 31% with .

Online skews strongly negative; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

28/100

, and low grades for some students.

Format shift

Online emphasizes tough grading; and C grade.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Lots of homework, so many papers, reading, and test-heavy structure.

Format shift

Workload complaints dominate online; .

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

Some call lectures great and , but , and missing grades.

Format shift

In-person mixed (one glowing); online mostly poor on communication and clarity.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Heavy papers and , and reading responses.

Format shift

Online tags emphasize papers and tests; and feedback.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

one cites ungraded waitlist work and ; if you put in effort.

Main concern

and feel difficult unless you stay on top of work.

What students said

“I asked for an posted before I entered the class ... my assignment was never graded.”
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“Honestly, he mainly seem like a very difficult professor. But in all honestly he's a really great professor.”
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Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online HIST311 is paper- and test-heavy with , and tough grading.

Main concern

Slow email replies, heavy writing, and .

What students said

“ !”
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“I and confusing.”
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“He's and loses track of an online conversation”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Test-heavy history course with papers and pop quizzes; proctoring tools not clearly described.

Test heavyPop quizzesSo many papersReading responses

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and assignments more than exam software.

Graded readingsAssignment grading issues
“I would also ask for .”
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Online

Online students report test-heavy work, pop quizzes, and .

Test heavyBeware of pop quizzesSo many papers
“This class wasn't difficult content wise, but it required a heavy writing load.”
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“Be prepared to use different formats for sending in your work.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ ! See for yourself if you dare.......!”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 HIST311 reviews, weighing heavy . Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Communication Issues

25/100

“He's and loses track of an online conversation”

📝 Heavy Writing Load

25/100

“This class wasn't difficult content wise, but it required a heavy writing load.”

👎 Recommendation

28/100

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🎯 Occasional Praise

55/100

“he's a really great professor. I would definitely have his class again.”

Theme 1

📧 About Communication

  • and loses track of an online conversation
  • hard to reach, provided no office hours

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • required a heavy writing load
  • and confusing

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching

  • he's a really great professor
  • effective instructor who provided clear and
  • Amazing lectures

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

13 reviews with broad grade range, consistent communication and workload themes, and recent dates.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

HIST31113 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 4 · A- 2

B range

4

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values