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Shannon Van Zant

HIST16 · HIST17 · HIS1332 · HIST13HIST16 · CHIST17 · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
45/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you like , and are comfortable writing long essays with demanding standards.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy readingEssay-based examsTough gradingCaring but demandingMixed clarity
  • , and time-consuming writing work.
  • Some students value her knowledge and care, while others describe vague expectations and .
  • Online reviews lean more assignment-heavy and self-directed, while .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

A grades are possible, but students repeatedly , and following detailed instructions.

Online reviews include both easy-grading claims and heavy checklist complaints, while as earned through sustained effort.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The course content is demanding because of , and discussion-based expectations.

Both formats are challenging, with online reviews emphasizing workload and and self-preparation.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

Some in-person comments mention showing up for dialogue, but reviews do not prove a .

Online , while in-person evidence suggests class dialogue matters in some sections.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Recommendations are split because some students appreciate her care and knowledge while others dislike the , and .

Online reviews are more negative about communication and workload, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Many students call her a tough or , though .

Format shift

Online reviews include easy grading and harsh grading claims, while .

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of reading, writing, papers, outlines, and essay exams.

Format shift

Both formats have heavy workload evidence, with online students especially emphasizing reading and discussion posts.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

She is described as knowledgeable and caring by some students but vague, dry, or hard to get help from by others.

Format shift

, while online reviews more often mention self-directed learning and limited communication.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Grades , and essay-based assessments rather than traditional objective tests.

Format shift

Online reviews clearly cite discussions, quizzes, and essay exams, while , and essays.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students describe a demanding, discussion-driven class with , and sharply mixed reactions to her teaching style.

Main concern

The main concern is that students who need direct lecture structure may find the class vague and frustrating.

What students said

“Very hard to reach out to or gain any form of help”
HIST16
“A lot of work goes into this class but she is a very good professor.”
HIST17
“Lots of reading and hard work, the teacher is very good about explaining material clearly.”
HIST17

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students describe , and mixed support, with some easy grades but major workload complaints.

Main concern

The and writing with uneven communication and .

What students said

“There is a lot of reading but overall, not bad.”
HIST16
“ " but it's really a 10 page paper”
CHIST17
“Requires a ridiculous amount of reading.”
HIST16

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are repeatedly described as essay-based, but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Essay-based examsLong essaysExam policy otherwise unclear

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Essay-based examsLong essaysExam policy unclear
“the ”
HIST13HIST16
“Grade consists of 3 sets of outlines (5per set), bibliography and 3 essays.”
HIST17

Online

Online reviews say exams are essay-based, including long essay exams, but .

Essay-based examsLong essay midtermEssay final
“the midterm and ”
HIST16
“ " but it's really a 10 page paper”
CHIST17
“ .”
HIST16

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“A lot of work goes into this class but she is a very good professor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“She always made sure to check up on students and seemed genuinely interested in students and their development.”

📚 Workload

25/100

“Requires a ridiculous amount of reading.”

⚖️

32/100

“She is a , and .”

Theme 1

📚

  • Quite a bit of reading though.
  • This class demands way more than what is typically demanded of a three unit class.
  • Lots of reading and hard work, the teacher is very good about explaining material clearly.

Theme 2

✍️

  • the midterm and
  • " but it's really a 10 page paper
  • the

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Shannon cares about her students and and questions fast.
  • Very hard to reach out to or gain any form of help
  • She was awesome. Yes she goes off on tangents but if you don't know anything about history beforehand, it's interesting to listen to what she has to say.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-four reviews across many years and both formats provide detailed, consistent evidence about workload and mixed teaching experiences.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 57
3 out of 53
2 out of 56
1 out of 54

Course coverage

HIST1610 reviews
HIST179 reviews
CHIST173 reviews
HIS13321 review
HIST13HIST161 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 6 · A- 2

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values