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Rick Mangnall

HISTORY18 · HIST101 · HISTHIST · HIST18 · HIST17 · ENGL10335 · HIST018 · HIST · HISTORY · HIST017 · ENG20342 · HIS018 · 49 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you are a strong reader and writer and firm deadlines.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough GraderHeavy ReadingStrict DeadlinesOpinion-Based GradingPolarizing Teacher
  • Students consistently report strict grading, no late work, and .
  • and intellectual challenge, but many describe him as rude or subjective.
  • and discussion work, but getting an A is still difficult.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Passing is possible with steady work, but an A usually requires exact wording, strong writing, and meeting strict expectations.

and analyses, while in-person reviews also say grades are earned with substantial work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

The course content is reading-heavy and writing-intensive, with students expected to handle detailed historical analysis.

, though online students focus more on written analyses and discussion boards.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Late work is repeatedly described as not accepted, and participation or timely completion matters heavily.

Online evidence centers on strict due dates, while and no late work.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

because they see the grading as harsh, subjective, and unforgiving despite some strong teaching praise.

Online reviews are more negative overall, while like demanding discussion-based classes.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Students repeatedly call him a tough or and strong writing.

Format shift

Online comments emphasize subjective grading, while .

Workload

Heavy

24/100

The workload , and compact writing assignments.

Format shift

Online work is often organized by units, while and homework.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

and intellectual depth, but many describe him as .

Format shift

Online students report more frustration with communication, while and dislike.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades , and writing assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize quizzes and written discussions, while , and essays.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, but some students strongly praise the lectures and challenge.

Main concern

Students say the , and tolerance for his teaching style.

What students said

“Just do the work and you will be fine.”
HIST017
“All grades in this class are EARNED no easy A.”
HIST17
“Lots of reading and work. not an easy grade”
HIST18

Remote format

Online

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are highly polarized, with , and no late work.

Main concern

Students say online writing and and sometimes subjectively.

What students said

“This was the only class I received a B in, the rest are A and A+.”
HIST017
“He is very .”
HIST018
“ the textbook.”
HIST017

Exam style

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and sometimes easy, but written work and strict rules create the bigger risk.

Textbook-Based TestsOne Attempt TestsLong Timed TestsEasy Tests Reported

Assessment risk

Standard

54/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

or study guides, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book status, proctoring, or closed-book policy.

Book-Based TestsStudy Guide HelpsHard Tests Reported
“ so be sure to read it.”
HIST017
“studyguide makes 90+ on tests.”
HIST
“ and expects superb writing.”
HIST18

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and tests, including one-shot timed tests and easy textbook-based questions, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Textbook-Based TestsOne Attempt Tests120-Minute TestsChapter Quizzes
“you only get , but he gives 120 minutes to take 40-50 question tests.”
HIST018
“ the textbook.”
HIST017
“ , but this ”
HISTORY

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“All grades in this class are EARNED no easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“He seems to have no desire in actually teaching or helping with your wrongs.”

⚖️

18/100

“He demands absolute specifics and if you do not word absolutely everything perfectly, you will not receive an A.”

📚 Workload

24/100

“Lots of reading so be prepared for that.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and .
  • He is very .
  • I left this class with far more than a knowledge of history.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • All grades in this class are EARNED no easy A.
  • He is a and if you do not give exactly what he is looking for, he will give you a mediocre grade.
  • Just do your work and you'll pass this class.

Theme 3

📚 About Reading and Work

  • Lots of .
  • Gives the same amount of work to do in the summer as he does for fall semester.
  • He gives a LOT of work.

Data context

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Analysis sample

49

Recent reviews read by the AI

49

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 49 reviews across many years and both formats, with , and polarized teaching style.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 56
3 out of 59
2 out of 58
1 out of 513

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

8

B+ 4 · B 2 · B- 2

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2