I really liked this class, I learned a lot. The essay topics were interesting and topical, including the final project. The content is difficult to absorb and can be time-consuming, but if you're interested in the subject you will greatly enjoy this class.

Very good lecturer. Clear that she is well-educated, especially on the topics she teaches. Always easy to follow, engages very well with the class, and is very kind. Will answer questions in depth and make sure students understand. Readings are assigned weekly, but she breaks them down in lecture so that we truly understand. Highly recommend.

Definitely, a lot of reading in this class but the professor is nice, the material is interesting, and the essays aren't too bad. Would definitely recommend it for a History major but maybe not for someone who is not especially certain in their essay writing abilities.

I loved this class! Professor O'Connors lectures are socratic, which I like, and utilizes slideshow presentations. She really cares about her students but is also a great teacher!

Professor O'Connor was great! Super sweet lady and is very passionate about what she teaches. The lectures were always super interesting and meaningful. Some of the assignments can be a little difficult, but overall not too bad. Remember to stay engaged during lecture and section, everything you learn in this class is very valuable. Loved it!

If you do take this class get ready for lots of random weekly readings and if you want to know anything that's going on in the class going to lecture is something I highly recommend. Class is purely graded on 3 essays and the final project which was confusing. I took this pass/no pass because I knew this wasn't going to be an easy class.

Professor OConnor really made this class enjoyable and I loved learning about current events. While the class is graded on 3 papers, the prompts arent too difficult. However, there is a bias woven throughout lectures and readings that can be difficult to respect since both sides are not argued. All in all, a great class!

Pre-recorded lectures. Biased "Historical," information. Very, very left-leaning. Echo chamber. Disagree with perspectives in class and prepare to be the outlier. Safe space in college used to mean something. That is was safe to take risks and to learn in a (safe space) to then be prepared for real life. Not anymore. The class is 100% lecture.

I feel like she purposefully writes her essay prompts to be as ambiguous and confusing as possible. In multiple cases, my TA had to verbally rephrase the prompt because the written one made absolutely no sense. Also, O'Connor is very bias. Her lectures are very one-sided and she lacks understanding of other people's viewpoints.

I'm on track to get an A but this class is very pointless. The only purpose of this class is to indoctrinate students with progressive left-wing ideology. The readings were pretty good but her lectures are almost unbearable. She spares no expense in any of the lectures to bash conservatism and provide surface-level analysis on any of the topics.

Very eye-opening class and would recommend!! Best current events class I have taken. Has changed my outlook on the world and its processes.

Class was okay. Never really interested with her, just with our TAs. Lots of readings and lectures every week, class graded by 3 essays and class participation pretty much. Extra credit offered but I dont think it was worth much. Wouldnt take again tbh :/