He is also extremely easy. Bruce Nelson is to be avoided at all costs. Although the professors who generally teach European History classes tend to be very good, these, too, are courses to be avoided. They move too fast and don't allow for any real depth of study. For anyone interested in receiving a jump-start course in western civilization, look no further.
Humanities presents the great literature and philosophy of the ages as a coherent whole.
No other great books courses exist at Dartmouth. Take advantage of these courses if you can. The English 5 requirement sometimes precludes its availibility to freshmen. This class is a fairly poor introduction to Philosophy. These four are among the very best scholars in their fields, and among Dartmouth's best professors in any field.