Ann Elwood - California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

Professor: Ann Elwood

Department: History

College: California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i took her for the online course and it was a solid. there's no midterm or final but it's two (700 words) papers instead. the online course consists of weekly reading responses and a forum with other students. i liked this better rather than driving to campus to attend a lecture. her class content is really interesting.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST301323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took History 323 online. The format of the class looks simple, but there are weekly readings and an essay due each Sunday. Sources range from videos to full on articles. It is a lot of reading but somehow it becomes enjoyable and before you know if youve actually learned something. Works read were Frankenstein, Heart of Darkness...

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST301323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Elwood is a great professor! Her class is very straightforward. Every week is a different topic. She gives you until Sunday night of every week to write a one page paper on whichever topic was covered that week. Two 3-5 page thesis papers. Forums. She cares about her students and wants you to learn. History major or not, I recommend her!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST323
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took her class online and got a B+ because I got lazy and missed a few assignments. As long as you do your Reading Response (350+ words) and Forum every Sunday you will pass. There are two papers which she grades kind of tough. You have to answer her questions exactly or she will doc points. Overall, not too hard but there is a lot of writing

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

LOTS of readings and some movie watchings. Weekly reading responses, Forums, a group project (a powerpoint presentation) and two papers (3-5 pages). They were not tough but very time-consuming. I spent more time on this course (3 units) than my major courses (4 units), because of the readings. She is very nice, also an easy grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Straight forward online class. Get ready to read though because you'll be reading at least 200 pages a week! A one page reading response every week with some forums. 2 papers, no exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

TONS of busywork that was only somewhat challenging. It was very difficult for me to meet constant deadlines without being more challenged intellectually. She is a relatively easy grader but the class still carried an intimidatingly high workload. She is an especially open minded professor who loves hearing all kinds of viewpoints.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST460
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ann is the nicest little old lady, but she's also super sharp when it comes to history, research, and knowing the business of being a historian. Her class was really fantastic. Lots of discussions, some presentations, and lots of help on the big research paper.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Her online class was easy and enlightening. There were no tests just weekly forums and reading responses. The readings are long so don't wait until the last minute to do them. Other than that a sweet teacher, definitely recommend her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Elwood's online Society and Cultural in Early Modern History class should be a must take for all history majors. This was a very enlightening class for me, personally. There were weekly discussion bds, weekly reading and a group project but it was all pretty easy as long as you kept up with the reading. Take her class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was an intro to Historical Writing and historical perspective. An intro course for history majors. I had a great time in her class. A well versed professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Elwood is a good teacher, I do like her. That said, unless you're willing to do weekly reading responses and participate in the group discussions, you will fail. I figured it being an online class, I could handle it. 1) I don't like Early Modern History, 2) I don't like reading textbooks. If you're like this, don't take it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is not a hard class (online), but I could do without having to read 6 books this semester. The only problem I seem to have with her is that she is very picky with writing. I am an A student, but she seems to pick at all of my respones. If she doesn't want to address an issue, she will simply ignore your email. Not liking this professor!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She took over for for prof engen when he left for paternity leave. She was great really great to have as a professor. Has good writing pointers, and she is knowledgeable about many different topics, and took genuine interest in each student's project. She is a thorough grader, but as long as you give an honest try, a good grade is not impossible!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was an online class. The syllabus was easy to follow and the workload was fair. I wouldn't say it was "so easy" because you need to work harder with an online class since there is no lecture time. I never met her, but through emails she was always helpful and responsive. I recommend her class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I strongly reccommend taking her class, she is helpful and knowledgable. Don't let the age fool you, if you make a comment she'll hear it. One of the best teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST301323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm a big fan. A very enjoyable lecture style and classroom ambiance. the constant weekly journaling was a pain.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

WOW. easy class. but i actually wanted to learn about early modern europe about midway through this class. Easy if you do the weekly 1 pg papers. E.Z. A! If you need to fufill the gen ed requirement...this is the professor and the class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTORYVARIED
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Learned a whole lot, she is a wealth of knowledge on history & culture, days gone by & contemporary issues. Insightful & profound instructor and FABULOUS personality!!! Very approachable & just nice to know as well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Demonstrates the various ways on how to do a research paper. Very patience with student progress and understanding. Very helpful during office hours, gives suggestions on how to improve a research paper. Motivates to continue and strive to be better. Ma