Carolyn Hodge

HIST120 · HIST110 · POLSC4625 · AFRAM110 · HISTORY122 · HISTORY120 · HIST1331 · AFRAM6975 · HIST121 · HIST122 · HIST123 · HIS120 · HISTO122 · HUMAN113 · 63 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 74/100
RMP rating: 3.9/5
Take again: 85.71%
Difficulty: 3.3

The decision

if you want a serious history class that rewards effort, but if you need a light workload or loose structure.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerDemandingEssay HeavyPassionate LecturerLots of WorkFair If Prepared

Students often respect her knowledge and passion, but the , and attendance.
Grades can be good if students follow directions exactly, use , and write detailed answers.
Her style is polarizing because some students find her tough, strict, or condescending.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic for organized students, but reviews , and exact directions.

Online reviews sound somewhat more flexible, while and strict expectations.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

The content is not always conceptually impossible, but the , and research make it demanding.

Online reviews are mixed on difficulty, while in-person reviews strongly emphasize workload and .

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend her because they learn a lot, but the heavy workload and strict style make her a poor fit for some students.

Online reviews are mostly positive, while and more polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

54/100

She offers and , but she is strict about detail, instructions, and late work.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions flexibility, while and precise requirements.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Reviews repeatedly mention lots of , and outside work.

Format shift

Both formats include workload concerns, but work.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Many students call her knowledgeable, passionate, caring, and memorable, though some describe her as .

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly favorable, while criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Assessment leans toward essays, papers, presentations, events, study guides, and written responses rather than simple objective tests.

Format shift

, while online reviews mention papers and reading but less exam detail.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a knowledgeable, demanding professor whose class is writing-heavy but rewarding for prepared students.

Main concern

The workload, strict directions, and essay tests can overwhelm students who fall behind.

What students said

“You have to exert a lot of effort into this class, but .”
HIST123

“ , so you really need to understand the material to pass.”
HIST122

“Prof. Hodge does not play. Be prepared to work HARD.”
HIST122

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about care and flexibility, but , and difficulty.

Main concern

Online students and written work carefully.

What students said

“It's a whirlwind of words, she was quite all over the place, but if you can comprehend the lectures, it's a relatively easy class.”
AFRAM110

“She wants you to pass and she is very flexible if you ask me!”
HIST123

“This was the Professor first time online but it was a good course to cover”
AFRAM110

Exam style

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Exams are mainly essay-style and detail-focused, with study guidance and , but reviews .

Essay TestsStudy GuidesDetailed Answers RequiredExtra Credit EventsExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

reading, detailed answers, notes, and following instructions.

Essay TestsDetailed Answers RequiredStudy GuidesAttendance Helps Exams

“ , so you really need to understand the material to pass.”
HIST122

“ test answers so she won't take off points.”
HIST123

“If you attend classes and to study for the tests.”
HISTORY120

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“You have to exert a lot of effort into this class, but .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“She is one of the !”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“Prof. Hodge does not play. Be prepared to work HARD.”

⚖️

54/100

“Follow her directions, ask for clarity if , and you will be fine in the class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She is one of the !
She is a wonderful professor, she is passionate about African American Studies and wants all students to do well but you have to work hard in this class
Professor Hodge is not an easy teacher. But why would you want to take a class that you do not learn anything?

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

You have to exert a lot of effort into this class, but .
Her class is easy to pass if , and come to class. EASY A.
Only this way will you get an A. I earned my mine!

Theme 3

📝

, so you really need to understand the material to pass.
She does give a lot of work, reports, presentations, essays.
If you have a day job be ready to cut into your sleep time.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years provide rich and consistent evidence , and fit.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527

4 out of 519

3 out of 58

2 out of 58

1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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17 reported outcomes

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Carolyn Hodge

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🎯 Teaching Quality

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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if you want a serious history class that rewards effort, but if you need a light workload or loose structure.

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