Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin - Grand Valley State University

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Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin

Department: History

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I LOVE Shapin! She genuinely cares about her students and will do anything to help. The class is heavy on reading but all the assignments are knowledge based (no real quizzes or exams). Gives great feedback on drafts and provides several ec options. A lovely person who I would take over and over, even if the class was hard! No regrets taking her!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HST300
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She was a nice professor and fairly fair grader, but I would say in the class (about immigration) she spent too much time talking about medical history (one of her focuses) and I think that took away from the class, to an extent. There's a lot of reading in her classes too, so only take them if you are interested in the subject material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Shapiro-Shapin is a very well respected scholar at GV. Scientific Revolution is a lot of reading and projects. Still not a bad class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Carolyn is a wonderful professor and an even more wonderful person. She genuinely cares about her students and tries her best to accommodate for all types of students. She encourages students to pursue what they enjoy and find connections between class and their lives. I would HIGHLY recommend her for freshman in particular.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin is one of the best professors I've taken at GVSU. She was more than willing to listen, give feedback, and accomodate the class schedule to help students. This was also the most organized online class I've ever taken, in terms of course content and expectations.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best prof I have had yet! If you can take her class do it! She goes out of her way to help you on EVERYTHING! I met with her the first week of my first semester in college and she talked to me and reassured me like I was family. She'll read drafts and give feed back for every paper you write. If you're sick and miss she'll check up on you!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Shapiro-Shapin has been a great prof! She focuses a lot of the work on readings that you do every week and she will help you better understand those reading in lecture. A lot of what's on the assignments and exams are in the readings so I think those are more important than the lectures, but her lectures are interesting so I would go!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor CSS is AMAZING. Take her if you can. Probably the best prof Ive had at GV. Unbelievably caring about her students and wants them to succeed. Puts so much thought into assignments and class structure. TAKE HER, YOU WONT REGRET IT

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She was awesome and understanding

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best professor I have ever had. She's a little dorky but she's funny, caring and loves her students and her job. She gives THE BEST feedback and as long as you try she's supportive of you!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HST201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is the best professor I have had at Grand Valley by far. She not only cares about your grades she genuinely wants to get to know you as a person. By the 2nd or 3rd class she had everyone's name memorized. She makes class fun and engaging. We got to do fun activities that went along with the lesson as well. I definitely recommend her

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I LOVE DR. CSS. She is hands down one of the best professors I have ever had at GV. She is a fair grader and always is there to provide feedback on work. The lectures are super interesting, especially if the subject interests you. No exams! Truly take her, you will not regret it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I absolutely loved professor Shapiro. She has by far been one of my favorite professors. She keeps things interesting with her quirky jokes but TRULY cares about your success in her class. I missed the entire first week of class due to medical reasons and she was beyond helpful in helping me get back on track. All you have to do is try your best!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Shapiro is awesome! This class is low on writing for an SWS course. She does assign essays, but they are shot and she gives you a lot of guidance as to what she is looking for. No tests! Only 1 group project, which has very minimal work and only a 5 minute presentation for the entire group at the end. Overall, very easy and enjoyable class!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took her course as a freshman(HST 101), at the time she told me I could do better work than I was putting out. She changed my academic career for the rest of my time here at GVSU as a non history major. I took her again as an upper level student for this course. She still wants her students to succeed and a recommend her to anyone!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Shapiro-Shapin is incredible. She is such a genuine person and is so passionate about what she teaches. She makes sure she does everything possible to help you succeed. Exams are open-note. She accepts drafts of EVERYTHING. Absolutely take this class with CSS!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIS201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Passionate and informational but engaging lectures. If you put the effort into reading and paying attention in class youll learn a lot and get an A

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HSC201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Shapiro-Shapin is a great professor who really cares about her students. She always gave feedback on papers and worksheets and truly loves the material she teaches. She's very approachable and loves to hear suggestions as to how she can improve the class. The tests aren't difficult as long as you study and do the readings. Take her!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HST317
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor who cares about her students. She has taken classes at GVSU herself and always try's to be as understanding as possible. She dropped an assignment in the spirit of spring break!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HST370
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at GV. Definitely a lot of reading and essays, but she will accept essays and send feedback before they are due. It wasn't hard to do well if you are a decent writer. She also cancelled tests and pushed back due dates/assignments as needed and actually understands and cares about student's stress levels!

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