Doina Harsanyi - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Doina Harsanyi

Department: History

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class was really strange and abstract, but ultimately was pretty easy and interesting. The professor does have an accent that can make it difficult to understand, especially in the big lecture hall. However, if you do the reading you don't really even need to go to class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST102WI
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very laid back and informative lecture. If her accent is difficult to understand, give it a few lectures and sit closer to the front. I emailed her about a question and she got back to me quickly and set up an appointment. She is very enthusiastic! The grad assistants were very helpful and explained the more complex ideas of the class pretty well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST102WI
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harsanyi's lectures get quite off track and don't follow the outline. Attendance for the lectures is not required but it is in your once a week discussion group taught by one of the GA's (2 hr lecture, 1 hour discussion). The GA taught me everything I learned. One page papers maybe once every other week and I never used my book.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST102WI
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harsanyi is a really nice lady and professor. Almost all of her lecture outlines can be found online, but I highly recommend going to class as she definitely expands on the basic ideas. Her accent is really, really strong, but you get used to it pretty quickly. She's really friendly and willing to help if you take the time to visit her office.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST301
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She expects you to read over 100 pages, and then discuss specific details about the readings. She is unclear when she assigns homework. She is a nice lady, but expects a lot while people have other classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

HST 102WI - Western Civ 1700- Present. It was a pretty easy class and Dr. Harsanyi will sometimes bring in guest lecturers. It's a pretty good class to take if you're trying to get into the swing of taking notes, but you should know that she has an accent that might be difficult for some people to get used too. I loved the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awful, disorganized, and at times disrespectful. Dr Harsanyiis knowledgable in her feild but she is difficult to understand,very unclear about expecations and comes off as an elitist.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• 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:

Excellent lecturer and passionate about what she's teaching. She is very helpful, just communicate with her and she can be flexible. Grades are based almost entirely on written essays. 15% of the grade is going to class and participating in discussion! This class is more for history majors and those who want to learn French history.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• 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:

This is one of the best classes I have had a CMU, although I can understand why some people don't like her style. I don't have a problem understanding her accent, so that was not a problem for me. She is very passionate about the subject, and made lectures usually very interesting. If you don't like discussions this is probably not a class for you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hasanyi is one of the most passionate professors I've had at CMU. She knows her field very well and loves discussing it with her students. The class has no final exam and your grade is mostly essay based. If you have interest in history, she is a good professor to take. She also has a very thick French accent that takes some getting used to.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the easiest classes I've taken at CMU. Also one of the most boring classes I've taken at CMU. Attendance is mandatory, do not show up late. She does not stop talking for the entire class period. Very easy assignments, very easy grader. She is extremely intelligent, but her accent can be difficult to understand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Harsanyi was an excellent teacher. I felt the lectures were highly informative. There were only 4 assignments all year and the tests were fairly easy. I highly recommend in order to learn without it being a burden.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST542
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Teacher, and yes, she expects a lot out of her students....but isn't that what college is for?

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

By far the best professor I have had at CMU, she is truly passionate about what she teaches, and friendly. If you aren't into history you will probably struggle at times, but if you enjoy it then this is the class for you. Highly recommended.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harsanyi is very passionate about her field, and that makes her a joy to listen to during lecture. She holds a very strong opinion that final exams do not properly display a student's ability, and has term papers instead. Just come to class, participate from time to time, take notes, and you'll thrive.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST651
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend Harsanyi as a professor at all. She can be difficult to understand, she is disorganized, and the topic of the class was painful and misleading from its written description. I'll never take a class with her again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this as a UP course. I didn't read any of the reading from the 5 books throughout the semester, and didn't say one word in class and ended up with a B. Just do well on the papers and you'll be set. The class is a lecture for the entire period, so even if you try to pay attention you find yourself daydreaming. Boring class unless you love HST

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were sometimes hard to follow, but the material was interesting. She is a very nice person and can be funny at times. Our only grades are papers. I got B's on all of the papers but she curved our grades at the end. Participation is worth 15% and she does take attendance, so make sure you go to class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST342
• 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:

Doina is awesome. she cares about this stuff and teaches it well. She is so helpful about everything. Take a class with her if you get a chance!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• 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:

I have to give it up to a hst prof. that can stand up and teach a class without poping in a movie. She knows her stuff. Shes a really nice person. Shes not that hard of a grader, I got an A-. She didn?t make us take any tests, unless we wanted to, however no tests made coming to class kind of pointless as i could just look info up to write papers.