HIST 13B
History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: 19th Century
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Strongly recommended for History majors planning to take more advanced courses in U.S. history. Cultural heritages, political institutions, economic developments, and social interactions which created contemporary society. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Note: The following information is subject to change. Lecture: Professor Aron is an enthusiastic lecturer. The lecture slides are uploaded to the course website, but they mostly contain headlines. The professor uses the slides as a guideline and gives more in depth information in lecture. Discussion: Participation counts for 20% of grade. Depends on TA, but in my section (Aaron Freeman) we discussed the coursereader assigned readings. Some TAs may give extra writing assignments. Textbooks: The Foner textbook contains assigned readings. It can be used for papers but is not required for the midterm. The coursereader contains the assigned readings that are discussed in section and is the best source for quotes for the papers. Midterm: The midterm (20% of grade) is composed solely of information found on the lecture slides. It includes three sections. Section 1 consists of 15 people/events and you choose 10 and write 3-4 sentences about each. Section 2 consists of 3 primary source quotes and you choose 2 and write 4-5 sentences about each. Section 3 consists of 5 images and you choose 3 and write 4-5 sentences about each. Any event/person/image is fair game no matter how seemingly unimportant (i.e. Mungo Park). The exam is not difficult as long as you prepare. Papers: The class includes 2 papers (the second in lieu of a final). The first paper (20% of grade) is 1000 words and is fairly open ended. The second paper (40% of grade) is 1500 words and includes a choice of various topics. The TA grades the paper so they will set the required number of primary source quotes. I ended up with an A in the class.
Note: The following information is subject to change. Lecture: Professor Aron is an enthusiastic lecturer. The lecture slides are uploaded to the course website, but they mostly contain headlines. The professor uses the slides as a guideline and gives more in depth information in lecture. Discussion: Participation counts for 20% of grade. Depends on TA, but in my section (Aaron Freeman) we discussed the coursereader assigned readings. Some TAs may give extra writing assignments. Textbooks: The Foner textbook contains assigned readings. It can be used for papers but is not required for the midterm. The coursereader contains the assigned readings that are discussed in section and is the best source for quotes for the papers. Midterm: The midterm (20% of grade) is composed solely of information found on the lecture slides. It includes three sections. Section 1 consists of 15 people/events and you choose 10 and write 3-4 sentences about each. Section 2 consists of 3 primary source quotes and you choose 2 and write 4-5 sentences about each. Section 3 consists of 5 images and you choose 3 and write 4-5 sentences about each. Any event/person/image is fair game no matter how seemingly unimportant (i.e. Mungo Park). The exam is not difficult as long as you prepare. Papers: The class includes 2 papers (the second in lieu of a final). The first paper (20% of grade) is 1000 words and is fairly open ended. The second paper (40% of grade) is 1500 words and includes a choice of various topics. The TA grades the paper so they will set the required number of primary source quotes. I ended up with an A in the class.
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Prof. Dubois was a great professor. She's one of the best professor i've had at UCLA. She shows concern for the student's learning. She even came to discussion and sat through the whole thing, making sure we were grasping the material. She shows an outline of what each lecture is about and goes through the outline. She is very organized in her lectures - showing slides as she lectures, providing an excellent way to have good mental picture of what she is talking about. DuBois makes history very very interesting. She tells history like its supposed to be - a story. The lectures are very easy to follow and DuBois effectively lectures in way to understand history from different aspects. You can tell that she's very knowledgable and enthusiastic about the subject. The midterm and final weren't too difficult. the lectures are basically of what is covered in the textbooks, not to mention the textbooks are easy to read and not boring. i would definitely take another class that is taught by DuBois.
Prof. Dubois was a great professor. She's one of the best professor i've had at UCLA. She shows concern for the student's learning. She even came to discussion and sat through the whole thing, making sure we were grasping the material. She shows an outline of what each lecture is about and goes through the outline. She is very organized in her lectures - showing slides as she lectures, providing an excellent way to have good mental picture of what she is talking about. DuBois makes history very very interesting. She tells history like its supposed to be - a story. The lectures are very easy to follow and DuBois effectively lectures in way to understand history from different aspects. You can tell that she's very knowledgable and enthusiastic about the subject. The midterm and final weren't too difficult. the lectures are basically of what is covered in the textbooks, not to mention the textbooks are easy to read and not boring. i would definitely take another class that is taught by DuBois.
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Winter 2023 - You should take this class! Professor Marino was fantastic and has been one of my favorite professors I have taken throughout my first few quarters here at UCLA, as she genuinely cares about her students and their wellbeing! On the first day of the lecture, we walked in, and right away, Professor Marino began by providing a safe space. Each time someone asked a question or provided an answer to one of her questions, she asked for their name and remembered it throughout the entire quarter. Who can learn around one hundred students' names and call on them by name when they raise their hands? Professor Marino can! This course is not your typical lecture-based class; it's a platform for active engagement. Professor Marino's lectures are not only captivating but also thought-provoking. The interactive nature of the course, where every student's answer is expanded upon and further insights are provided, fosters a stimulating learning environment. This approach encouraged me to share my thoughts and ideas, knowing they would be valued and accepted. Professor Marino often invited guest lectures that kept the learning engaging and fun and provided additional insights on the various topics we discussed in class. My TA in this class was helpful and provided a safe learning environment! Shoutout to Madeline; she was fantastic. The discussion sections helped me better understand the material as we went around the room and shared ideas on various topics. This allowed me to understand and appreciate new perspectives. The TAs also helped with the midterm and final essays for this course and helped with our thesis statements, which helped guide the rest of our papers. You have to take this class if given the opportunity! Professor Marino is brilliant, and 13B will forever be one of my favorite classes. This class aided in deepening previous knowledge and enhanced new understandings as we progressed throughout the quarter. Thank you so much, Professor Marino, for a great class and quarter!
Winter 2023 - You should take this class! Professor Marino was fantastic and has been one of my favorite professors I have taken throughout my first few quarters here at UCLA, as she genuinely cares about her students and their wellbeing! On the first day of the lecture, we walked in, and right away, Professor Marino began by providing a safe space. Each time someone asked a question or provided an answer to one of her questions, she asked for their name and remembered it throughout the entire quarter. Who can learn around one hundred students' names and call on them by name when they raise their hands? Professor Marino can! This course is not your typical lecture-based class; it's a platform for active engagement. Professor Marino's lectures are not only captivating but also thought-provoking. The interactive nature of the course, where every student's answer is expanded upon and further insights are provided, fosters a stimulating learning environment. This approach encouraged me to share my thoughts and ideas, knowing they would be valued and accepted. Professor Marino often invited guest lectures that kept the learning engaging and fun and provided additional insights on the various topics we discussed in class. My TA in this class was helpful and provided a safe learning environment! Shoutout to Madeline; she was fantastic. The discussion sections helped me better understand the material as we went around the room and shared ideas on various topics. This allowed me to understand and appreciate new perspectives. The TAs also helped with the midterm and final essays for this course and helped with our thesis statements, which helped guide the rest of our papers. You have to take this class if given the opportunity! Professor Marino is brilliant, and 13B will forever be one of my favorite classes. This class aided in deepening previous knowledge and enhanced new understandings as we progressed throughout the quarter. Thank you so much, Professor Marino, for a great class and quarter!
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