Reviews of professor Catherine Ariail

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class was fairly difficult because of the amount of assignments due weekly. However, she provides a free link to the book required for the class so you wont have to worry about spending a fortune on class materials.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This class has almost nothing to do with a survey of US history. In fact, if you're expected to pick up where you left off from 2010, then you should look elsewhere because she doesn't cover any topics other than race and gender. Not saying that it isn't a part of our history, but this class is nowhere near a survey of US history.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This wasn't like any previous history class I've taken. She focuses on race and gender throughout history. She's an easy grader if you go over the materials. Each week, we had 4 writing assignments of 100-300 words. This got pretty overwhelming considering this is just a history class. But, on the plus side, she is very willing to give extensions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Ariail is a really kind professor that makes you think. If you put in the effort, you'll get a good grade. Her assignments are somewhat time-intensive but are really interesting. If I had the option I'd prefer to take her in class in person because, with so many assignments, it becomes easy to fall behind.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I loved this class. You read and write a lot but you also learn a lot. Expect a couple hours of homework a week, but if you space it out it is manageable. I learned so much through Dr. Ariail's teaching method. There are no tests, which is also a bonus if you're better at writing.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I should have dropped this class. It is so much work due every week, but she is an easy grader and allows extensions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I'm shocked by other ratings! I loved Dr. A so much I'm taking her again. Very nice, class isn't too heavy and not bad if you're not one for history. Book is free online, no exams, three tiny and fun writing assignments. Incorporates outside materials to make the class more interesting. Awesome professor, awesome class! No required discussions.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ariail is a good professor, but doesn't organize her D2L well and assigns a lot of work. If you're good at writing, take her. There will be many writing assignments due every week. She is always willing to give extensions. She is also interesting but her take on history is unconventional.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ariail is an incredibly intelligent professor who is friendly, accessible, and very clear on her expectations. The content of the course is interesting, theres a few readings and assignments for each week with a couple papers. Nothing crazy. She's also a sports fan and uses sports stories to teach, the content is fairly liberal if that matters to u