Reviews of professor Tracey Smith

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Smith is an amazing teacher! I have never been a big fan of history, but I learned so much in this class. The lectures were always super interesting. You definitely have to go to class and read the assigned passages as participation in the group discussion is a huge part of your grade. My favorite class this semester!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor, very kind and understanding in grading. Just by showing up you pass and excel in this class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I loved Prof. Smith! His lectures were super interesting and fun and he gave you everything you needed for the tests. The grade is only on 3 tests and participation points, so participation matters but isn't too difficult. You have to read a few articles each week. Attendance isn't mandatory but you'll do much better if you go.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I will admit his class was interesting but it wasn't worth the struggle. His tests are pretty impossible and the class is designed for you to fail. I had some medical problems and had to miss some class and a test and he didnt extend it or even pretend to care at all.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is really kind, caring, and respectful. I really enjoyed his class! His lecture powerpoints are mostly pictures so pay attention. Participation and attendance are mandatory but he is understanding and will work with you. There are weekly readings and he has great study groups for exams. Highly recommend! Especially if you have hated past classes

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Tracey is such a great professor! He makes all the lectures entertaining and informative about parts of history you probably haven't learned about before. GO TO THE STUDY SESSIONS. They are SO helpful when it comes to test time because he usually focuses on  little details you wouldn't make note of otherwise. Go to class and read the articles :)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Articles are posted on canvas. The grade is 3 tests and a participation score. He is a hard grader for the participation so plan on making a comment every class time. Tests aren't too bad, he gives you the essay question before the test. He doesn't record lectures so attendance is important to get test answers.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I truly enjoyed his class. He makes you read articles outside of class which aren't too hard, but you NEED to read them. He starts the class by only grading tests and participation, but if you don't read the articles and participate then he will start giving out weekly quizzes on the articles. The tests aren't too hard, I normally study right befor

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I was shocked to be actually interested in history.  Not that I'll be changing my major, but definitely enjoyed this class a lot!  I suggest reading the articles he gives as homework, they're not bad and he grades you directly off of in-class participation and quizzes you on the articles.  Not a hard class if you actually pay attention!