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BERNSTEIN H J

Hilary Bernstein

48 reviews
Get ready to read Tough grader Participation matters Clear grading criteria So many papers Gives good feedback Lots of homework Caring Skip class? You won't pass. Amazing lectures Inspirational Lecture heavy Graded by few things Beware of pop quizzes Respected Accessible outside class Online Savvy
Past quarters
HIST 4B
9 / 174 Enrolled
Medieval and Early Modern Europe
Hilary Bernstein 4.0
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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HIST 121R Bernstein H J Winter 2025 Total: 12
HIST 121D Bernstein H J Fall 2024 Total: 34
HIST 121F Bernstein H J Fall 2024 Total: 37
HIST 194BH Bernstein H J Winter 2024 Total: 11
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HIST121C . Bernstein H J A Month Ago

ACTUALLY HIST 121R (no option)- hard class, grades assignments tough, gives great feedback, expects lots of participation and groupwork, I spent more hours than I can even estimate on my paper, in the end she graded our final papers exceptionally nicely

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HISTORY121B . Bernstein H J 2 Months Ago

lots of reading but its enjoyable, lecture get boring if u don't like content but if u do they're fun, tough grader but really detailed, genuinely wants you to do well. She is just a vibe!

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HIST121F . Bernstein H J 2 Months Ago

Great lecturer and is very concise. Even though attendance is not mandatory, it is crucial to show up to class so you have notes for the three essays you will have to write. If you email her at an appropriate time, she will grant you an extension on an essay. A fair grader but you must put a decent amount of time towards this class.

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HIST121C . Bernstein H J 4 Months Ago

Professor Bernstein appears to be kind at first, but once you visit her during office hours, you realize she is not. Upon going to office hours, she was quite rude to me when I simply asked about what I missed when I was sick UPON HER REQUEST. Most discouraging professor I have ever had, made me feel like a horrible student. Grades insanely hard.

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HIST121C . Bernstein H J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

She is nice and good at explaining things, but she grades pretty hard. Although, you can get extra credit through doing extra papers (which you will most likely have to do). I am usually an A student on essays and other wiring assignments so I was taken a step back. Lectures are not too interesting, and would have to force myself to go.

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HIST4B . Bernstein H J 2 Years Ago

She is very passionate about what she teaches which helps because her lectures are extremely informative and clear. So long as you do the assignments and participate in section you should be on your way to an easy pass!

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HIST4B . Bernstein H J 3 Years Ago

His 4B was definitely not the hardest class ever but personally the content is a little hard to get into. Depending on your TA the papers can be graded really harshly. Would recommend the professor but maybe not the class if you're not interested in medieval history.

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HIST4B . Bernstein H J 3 Years Ago

This class was very straightforward. Professor Bernstein's lectures were very organized and clear. There was lots of reading, a forum post every week, two midterm essays, and a take-home final. The guidelines were clear and if you go do the reading and go to office hours for help when needed you'll do okay. Not an easy GE but not too bad either.

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HIST4B . Bernstein H J 3 Years Ago

Professor Bernstein is super knowledgable about the material she teaches. She lectures in this slow, clear, articulate way that I've never heard any other professor use. Lots of reading for the class, and the material can get dense, but she is very patient and accessible.

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HIST121D . Bernstein H J 3 Years Ago

Have taken several classes by her. Super nice and patient and always accessible any time you have questions. Clear instruction and organization. For upper-division classes, there is a short paper 3-5 pages due every week, but you only need to do 3 or 4 of them, and any extra would add to your total grade. Exams need good notes and reading.

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HIST121D . Bernstein H J 6 Years Ago

Lectures are interesting, though I would bring some coffee to stay alert. There are six opportunity to write three required papers. And the other three can be taken as extra credit. If you meet her during office hours she will work with you! Great professor.

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HIST121C . Bernstein H J 6 Years Ago

Nice professor who is helpful, but class is a drag. The papers are somewhat hard, and the tests while they seem easy, are graded a little too harsh. If you enjoy the era (France 1515-1715) you might like it, but I personally wasn't a fan. Regardless, ask her questions in office hrs, she knows her stuff well.

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