Reviews of professor Hugh Gordon

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The lectures are dry, but it's history. Unless you're really invested into it it's difficult to make the course engaging overall. Even then, he speaks with incredible insight on the topics that helps you remember, and the slides he uses are uploaded and straightforwards on the important details.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Hugh seems like he knows what he's talking about, but his lectures are so dry. There isn't really any conversation, just him talking for 3 hours straight. His PowerPoint slides have basic information but he elaborates so you have to go to class. He doesn't say which chapter of the textbook is being covered so you have to do that on your own.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The negatives of Hugh's lectures are that it is almost 100% lecture, no discussion. You also have to attend class as the powerpoints won't help you on their own. His exam outlines are extremely vague. HOWEVER, he knows his stuff and explains it in depth. Very accessible outside of class. Very kind and understanding. If youre trying, he'll help you

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Provides minimal to no feedback after assignments for students to improve. His courses are for mature history students. His knowledge of the subject is spectacular but struggles to pass on that knowledge. During lectures at times he may stray away from the topic. Slides are tailored for him. Easily accessible. Confusing grading criteria.