Reviews of professor Nicole Powlison

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This was the most fun class I have taken at UMD. It really is not that difficult, Dr. Powlison will claim that the textbook is necessary, but I didn't use it. As long as you attend the lectures, or view the posted lecture slides you will get the information you need. Attendance is taken at discussions though, but the discussions are usually fun.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Super nice professor, probably one of my favorite ones I've had! Her and the TA's were very responsive to student concerns and accessible for feedback. You can get away with skipping lecture but she did make them fun, discussion was mandatory for participation. Definitely need to skim the textbook for the weekly online quizzes but overall easy A!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Powlison is AMAZING. She makes the class really interesting and she's so sweet. Just take notes in class, read the textbook, and you'll ace the exams. There are only two papers, three exams, and one group project. Highly recommend

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
easiest A of my life

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
One of my favorite teachers I've had! I really enjoyed her class. I skipped a lot of lectures, but I honestly wish I hadn't because they were so interesting. Super charismatic and fun. Powlison is super easy-going and caring. Tests were easy and you can skim the text book in a minute to answer the reading quizzes.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Nothing wrong with the class. Biggest things are a midterm, final, and an UnEssay (final project) which account for a majority of your grade. Do well on those you are fine. Sad that this class was online. Wish the entire music history sequence was split into 3 semesters of music history rather than 2. Very kind and understanding of mental health!