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Michael Mangin

HIS17A · HIST4A · 17A · 4A · 17A4AB · HIST17A · HIST17AH · HIST4B · 4B · 163 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
78.82%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

Take him if you want a thoughtful history course and , and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardDetailed FeedbackHeavy ReadingEssay IntensivePassionate LecturerTough Grader
  • Students , and .
  • The main cost is a and writing load, often with .
  • Grades are attainable, but students repeatedly say the A requires steady work and careful writing.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

53/100

Many students earned A grades, but comments consistently say the A , and careful responses to feedback.

Both formats show attainable grades, but online reviews mention weekly writing pressure more often.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The and engaging, but the reading volume, writing expectations, and pace make the course feel demanding.

Online students emphasize workload pace, while as rigorous but valuable.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

, though office hours and participation are often encouraged rather than clearly mandatory.

, while in-person evidence mentions participation without proving a strict attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and meaningful feedback, but workload-heavy negative reviews create real hesitation.

Online reviews are more polarized, while a challenging course.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

46/100

Grading is not easy, with many students calling him picky or tough, but , and grace periods.

Format shift

Online reviews include both easy grading and tough grader claims, while not an .

Workload

Heavy

24/100

The workload is the strongest complaint, with repeated mentions of , and long time commitments.

Format shift

Online summer reviews are the most intense about workload, but and writing.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students often describe him as passionate, caring, clear, and and workload.

Format shift

and passion, though online reviews show more frustration with lecture pacing and workload.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

31/100

Assessment appears mostly built around reading responses, quizzes, papers, discussions, and and .

Format shift

Online reviews describe frequent written assignments most clearly, while , and exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews also describe him as passionate and helpful, but they , and many writing assignments.

Main concern

Students who want an easy A may struggle with the reading, papers, and .

What students said

“First off Mangin is a , so if you are looking for and an easy A he is not your professor.”
HIST17A
“ , and a very comprehensive course.”
17A
“He's passionate, educated, and knows his material incredibly well.”
17A4AB

Remote format

Online

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are strongly split between students who loved his engagement and feedback and students who and writing.

Main concern

The online workload can feel intense, especially in summer sections.

What students said

“Professor Mangin's 17A class is a rewarding but demanding experience.”
17A
“VERY difficult. and a .”
17A
“Most online classes I feel like I'm teaching myself. It's not this way in this class.”
17A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, midterms, and finals, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring.

Weekly Reading QuizzesWritten MidtermWritten FinalReviews Do Not Prove Open BookReviews Do Not Prove Proctoring Rules

Assessment risk

Standard

43/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules, open-book rules, or proctoring requirements.

Lecture-Based ExamsNo Clear Book Policy Evidence
“take good notes during class cuz there is no textbook and ...”
HIST17AH
“He was great!”
HIST17A

Online

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and written midterm or final work, but do not clearly .

Weekly Reading QuizzesWritten MidtermWritten FinalNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“He gives you all the material needed for your midterms and final.”
17A
“You will be doing a , and essay weekly.”
17A
“Midterm and exam will be around 10 to twelve pages long on one singu...”
17A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Mangin's 17A class is a rewarding but demanding experience.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Super passionate and knowledgeable about history.”

✍️ Workload Reality

24/100

“VERY difficult. and a .”

👍 Recommendation Level

78/100

“Overall great class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Michael is a great teacher, and is clearly passionate about history.
  • Prof. , and his lectures are enjoyable.
  • He makes history interesting to those who are taking this course as a req

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • Be prepared to read a lot and time manage.
  • There is a lot of reading in this class, and many lectures to watch.
  • This class was so much work! Lots of reading and writing every week there is a whole lot of work due!

Theme 3

⚖️ About Grades

  • Although his class did require a lot of time and .
  • First off Mangin is a , so if you are looking for and an easy A he is not your professor.
  • He was flexible with grading and giving grace periods.

Theme 4

❤️ About Support

  • He !
  • He wants every student to succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

163

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span multiple years, both formats are represented, and comments consistently repeat the same strengths and workload concerns.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5113
4 out of 526
3 out of 58
2 out of 57
1 out of 59

Course coverage

17A26 reviews
HIS17A10 reviews
HIST17A6 reviews
4B2 reviews
HIST4A2 reviews
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17A4AB1 review
4A1 review
HIST17AH1 review
HIST4B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

32

A+ 6 · A 24 · A- 2

B range

9

B+ 5 · B 4

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 2