Reviews of professor Henry Cowles

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Cowles is extremely knowledgable and gave some of the most engaging lectures I ever heard. He is very smart and funny, and I would definitely recommend taking this class if you have the chance!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE!! Professor Cowles is outstanding and there wasn't a minute of lecture where I was bored or hanging onto every word. He is very insightful, funny, and the class is very clear and interesting. Also, shoutout to my GSI Alex, if you can, get him as your GSI, he is seriously the best.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
American Addictions was one of the best classes I took at U of M

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Best prof I've ever had at Michigan. Very aware of what students want to learn and makes lectures so captivating. Readings are very well chosen and you'll actually want to read them (+ they're not long). Wish I could take this class with him again!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Wonderful human inside and out

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Cowles is a really great professor. Makes class super engaging and entertaining. Wants students to succeed.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof Cowles is a cool guy, obviously very knowledgeable. Lectures could be a little boring but definitely could be worse. The papers and going to section are what really matter so ask your gsi for help when writing and you should do okay. Get the lecture attendance points as well. Overall, pretty easy class with a light workload and interesting.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Cowles is respectful, smart, and does a great job with this whole class. Yes attendance is mandatory, but you will want to go to class. The material is interesting, and he does a great job listening to students feedback and changing things if necessary. The GSI was also great. Highly recommend him as a professor and this class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Cowles is a good professor. Works are reasonable. If you put in the efforts, you will get an A. Both the professor and his GSIs are very understanding and accommodating. Would recommend his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Absolutely would recommend to anyone. Insightful lectures, very passionate, very clear, very responsive.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
HIGHLY RECOMMEND, lectures are engaging and interesting. They all feel like an amazing TedTalk. Cowles encourages you to interact with the material and make connections, you feel like you are really learning and not just going for the points. I looked forward to lecture each week.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Best class I have taken. HIST265 was so captivating and Prof Cowles made the material very accessible- always uploaded recordings of lectures along with slides. 3 papers and 2 small easy weekly quizzes based on lecture content. Point-based class. Talk to him about your paper outline before you write it!!! He gives great feedback.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Super engaging lectures. Makes himself available to workshop essay drafts with students. Would highly recommend.