Reviews of professor Joshua Reid

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Josh Reid is the best lecturer I have ever taken a class with. You need to go to lecture, but it's well worth it for the quality of education you'll get. Additionally, Prof. Reid uses a mastery-based grading model for his 200-level classes, which can seem scary at first but trust me, you'll end up liking it. Also, his book is really good.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Reid is an amazing instructor. The lectures were mostly asynchronous which was unfortunate but he makes lots of jokes. The grading is very specifically laid out at the start but some of the writing expectations are unclear until you get through the first few reflections/short papers. I will def take another class of his if possible.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I signed up for a seminar on a different topic and they switched it at the last minute. This doesn't even feel colloquium in history, we just do a bunch of exercises hunting for quotes in class and always run out of time for discussion. If you're not already interested in AIS avoid, Josh assigned 7 books and provided almost no context in class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Reid is a great professor and I'm so glad I took his class. It can get frustrating and tedious, but overall he really cares about you and your learning experience, which is shown through thoughtful lectures and assignments that feel so valuable. Definitely recommend!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Josh talks a LOT. Being able to following along at the same speed is mandatory to pass because he will not slow down. That being said, he also cares a lot about his students and takes an interest in their success when they show enthusiasm for improvement.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The reading is somewhat optional- the tests are just on three topics that you will remember in class. He gives you list of topics on paper for every lecture which is really helpful. Its not an easy 4.0 because you have to get 98% for a 4.0 but it is a very easy 3.7. He is a great speaker and lectures are very interesting.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the most intelligent people I have ever met, seriously. His lectures will really make you think critically. My writing improved so much after taking his class. Its not a walk in the park though, youll really have to work your ass off to get a decent grade on any of your papers. Highly recommend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Amazing class, great lectures, very thought-provoking. Extra credit at the end that gives good boost to the grade, and going to office hours really helps when writing papers for his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Reid is great. He knows exactly what he is talking about, and he knows how to keep students engaged during lectures. If you give him the work he expects, he'll reward you right back.