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History

Alexander Peshkoff

HIST371 · HIST314 · 314HIST · HIST370 · HIST321 · HIS312 · HIST485 · HIST313 · HIST310 · HIST373 · HISTORY320 · HIST320 · HIST360 · 84 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
72.22%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him if , and and participation matter.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate lecturerHeavy readingDiscussion drivenEssay focusedStrict participation
  • Students often praise Peshkoff as passionate, funny, thought-provoking, and memorable.
  • The workload is reading- and essay-heavy, with participation and .
  • Some students dislike cold-calling, strict writing expectations, slow grading, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

61/100

A good grade is very possible if students read, attend, write carefully, and participate, but it is not a low-effort A.

Online reviews stress lecture-watching and papers, while , and discussion pressure.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The history content is not usually conceptually impossible, but the , and .

Both formats require reading and writing, while and cold-calling.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Many students say , and participation are important, and .

, while online reviews show lecture viewing is monitored in at least one class.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and deep learning, but workload and strict participation make him a poor fit for some.

, while online reviews are more cautious about workload and structure.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Grades are usually fair for prepared students, but several reviews call him tough or particular about writing requirements.

Format shift

Online grading is described as honest and particular, while on the course.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Reviews repeatedly mention lots of reading, essays, papers, discussions, and few high-stakes assignments.

Format shift

Both formats are reading- and .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

His lectures are frequently described as amazing, funny, passionate, and eye-opening, though some students find him strict or .

Format shift

, while online reviews are positive but less enthusiastic.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

34/100

Assessment , and occasional quizzes or exams.

Format shift

Online reviews include papers and sometimes no tests, while but still emphasize writing and participation.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews praise his engaging lectures and passion but , and occasional strictness.

Main concern

, and heavy reading can frustrate quieter or underprepared students.

What students said

“If you read you'll be safe”
HIST485
“To me, this class is not an easy A but he is knowledgeable on African American history.”
HIST321

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed-positive, praising lectures and support while , and lecture tracking.

Main concern

Online students must keep up with , and .

What students said

“His prerecorded lectures average ~30-40 minutes. No tests”
HIST320
“Professor Peshkoff is strict and he knows who watches the lectures and who doesn't watch them.”
HIST321

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam policy varies by course, with some no-test online sections and , and major papers.

No Tests in One Online CourseQuizzesMidterm and FinalPapers as Major Assessments

Assessment risk

Varies

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

QuizzesMidtermFinalResearch Papers
“4 quizzes super easy! And 1 mid term 1 final.”
HIST320
“There are and the final.”
HIST320

Online

Online evidence explicitly says one course had no tests and other online courses used normal quizzes, tests, papers, midterms, or .

No Tests in One CourseQuizzesTestsPapersMidterms and Finals
“No tests”
HIST320
“He's a really good online teacher and people who complain need to work harder.”
HIST321

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“His class has opened my eyes to a new way of thinking.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, participation, and grading; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“His lectures were deep and mind-opening.”

📚 Workload Reality

32/100

“Crazy amounts of reading imo.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

78/100

“If you read you'll be safe”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's humorous, engaging, and helpful.
  • His lectures are AMAZING and leave you wanting more!
  • Very passionate about history, I loved his lectures and .

Theme 2

📚 About Reading and Writing

  • There was a lot of and a few assignments, but I had no trouble completing them.
  • 2 book critiques and one 12 page research essay.
  • He does assign a lot of essay and .

Theme 3

🗣️ About Participation

  • One thing to watch out for is cold-calling.
  • He expects you to participate and will call on people to share.
  • Pretty easy class if you stay up .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

84

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The 50 reviews cover many years and courses with detailed, , and participation.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 549
4 out of 515
3 out of 511
2 out of 56
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 4 · A 14 · A- 1

B range

13

B+ 5 · B 5 · B- 3

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3