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Danny Hsu

HIST144 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

Take Hsu for HIST144 if you want engaging history lectures and a fair, low-stress path to a strong grade.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesCaringClear grading criteriaInspirationalStudent-friendly tests
  • All six reviews are 5.0 with 100% would-take-again and strong love for his lecture style.
  • do the assigned work and you control your grade; .
  • and flexible late-work policies stand out.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Do the assigned work and reach without harsh tricks.

; online students report solid B/B+ with less pressure.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

History is made digestible and fun, though winter sessions and .

In-person students emphasize digestible lectures; online notes you still .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

52/100

and encouraged, but several reviews .

; online also lists attendance yes in places.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Every student recommends him for caring lectures and .

Strong recommendations appear in both formats; in-person comments are more detailed.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

86/100

and understanding policies mean effort on assignments converts cleanly into high grades.

Format shift

; online students call him not strict.

Workload

Light

76/100

, and either simple tests or no tests keep load manageable.

Format shift

In-person mentions end-of-semester turn-in flexibility; online highlights plenty of time for work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students call him a great lecturer who makes history stick, cares deeply, and inspires curiosity.

Format shift

; online still calls him inspirational and clear.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

; some sections use very short tests while .

Format shift

and three-question test models; online focuses less on exam structure.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews rave about digestible , and genuine care.

Main concern

, so showing up matters even when the rest of the course is flexible.

What students said

“TAKE HIS CLASS! He is one of the coolest professors I've ever had. His grading is very clear and simple as long as .”
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“The give you 3 questions and all you need to do is answer them.”
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“ and you pass”
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Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students call him inspirational and not strict, with and plenty of time for work.

Main concern

Success still depends on how much effort you put into absorbing the material yourself.

What students said

“Very inspirational, you can tell he cares about his students.”
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“If you are like me and because he is not strict. and got a B+.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

When tests exist they are short and easy; and .

Three-question testsNo tests in some sectionsAssignment-based gradingExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students report either no tests or three .

Three-question testsNo testsAssignment-based
“The give you 3 questions and all you need to do is answer them.”
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“ and you pass”
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Online

Online reviews ; they emphasize fairness and time rather than high-stakes testing.

Flexible deadlinesFair grading
“he gives plenty of time to do work”
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“ because he is not strict.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“TAKE HIS CLASS! He is one of the coolest professors I've ever had. His grading is very clear and simple as long as .”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews (2 online, 4 in person), highlighting lecture quality, care, and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“the information is taught in a way that is digestible and not just memory a cause and effect.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“Please consider .”

❤️ Caring Instructor

93/100

“ . He just stresses that you at least try.”

📈

88/100

“You literally make your own grade from work assigned.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Wish I could've had more time in class hes a great lecturer that makes you want to learn more and more.
  • He makes history really fun and interesting.
  • Can tell he loves teaching.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • as long as .
  • work is reasonable and gives at end of semester if you miss.
  • and got a B+.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Very inspirational, you can tell he cares about his students.
  • Gives end of semester to turn in work and super understanding.
  • Genuinely enjoyed this class

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Six fully consistent 5.0 reviews with detailed recent comments support strong conclusions, though the small sample and only two online reviews limit certainty.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
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Course coverage

HIST1446 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 2 · A 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

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D range

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