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Gregory Basham

HISTORY18 · HIST18 · HIST17 · HIST018 · HISTORY · HIST005 · HISTORY17 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
75/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take Gregory Basham if you want an engaging history class and , and steady effort.

Best fit · Effort For RewardFunny LecturesLecture HeavyQuizzes OftenReading RequiredTough But Fair
  • Basham is widely described as funny, knowledgeable, and able to make history interesting.
  • , and keep up with quizzes, readings, essays, and exams.
  • Getting an A is possible but often requires work, memory, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is possible, but reviews , and steady work.

Online evidence is manageable but includes weekly work and books, while and lecture notes for A-level performance.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

The material is made interesting and , but fast lectures, readings, papers, and .

Online students call it straightforward but workload-heavy, while and note-taking difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

because quizzes, lectures, and test material depend heavily on being in class.

The attendance warning is strongest in in-person reviews, while online reviews focus more .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students recommend him for making history lively and clear, though some object to his tone, politics, workload, or .

Online reviews are positive, while but include several serious complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Some students call quizzes and tests manageable, but tough grader comments and .

Format shift

and manageable, while in-person grading is more demanding for students seeking an A.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The , and exam preparation, though some students say it is manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quiz, assignment, discussion, and extra books, while , and lecture study.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

He is often praised as funny, knowledgeable, and engaging, but complaints about rudeness, politics, and .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is positive, while but more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

64/100

Assessment blends , and lecture-based tests.

Format shift

Online evidence includes weekly quiz, assignment, and discussion, while , and final.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and knowledgeable lecture-heavy professor whose class rewards attendance, note-taking, and consistent studying.

Main concern

Students who miss class or because tests and quizzes rely on spoken lecture details.

What students said

“if you need an A you have to WORK for it and have good memory.”
HIST18
“The key to an A is attending class and listening to the lectures.”
HIST018

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive, with clear structure and manageable work, though , and multiple books.

Main concern

The online workload can feel like a lot because .

What students said

“He does the as easy and straightforward as possible.”
HIST17
“Aside from the textbook there are 4 books to get as well.”
HIST18

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and exams with papers, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or closed-book exams.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinalLecture-Based TestsEssays

Assessment risk

Standard

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and lecture-note-based tests, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinalLecture-Based Tests
“ , and .”
HIST17
“The midterm and but if you go over the notes you've written you will do good.”
HIST005

Online

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes, assignments, and discussions but do not clearly prove webcam, .

Weekly QuizzesAssignmentsDiscussions
“a , and discussion”
HIST18

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“if you need an A you have to WORK for it and have good memory.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He makes history extremely interesting.”

📚 Workload Reality

48/100

“Aside from the textbook there are 4 books to get as well.”

📈 Grade Effort

62/100

“The key to an A is attending class and listening to the lectures.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are not boring in the slightest, which makes learning a usually boring subject fun.
  • He makes history extremely interesting.
  • He was rude and condescending at times for no reason.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you need an A you have to WORK for it and have good memory.
  • Easy to pass if you need a C but if you need an A you have to WORK for it and have good memory.
  • The , and the quizzes so fairly easy as well.

Theme 3

📝

  • Weekly quizzes and very specific.
  • , and .
  • He will have a but the questions are very simple!

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

89/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-four detailed reviews across online and , though opinions vary by learning style and tolerance for lectures.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 511
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 50

Course coverage

HIST1710 reviews
HIST189 reviews
HIST0051 review
HIST0181 review
HISTORY1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 3 · A- 2

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

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