Luann Homza - College of William and Mary

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Luann Homza - College of William and Mary

Professor: Luann Homza

Department: History

College: College of William and Mary

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof doesn't use a rubric, so I often felt that I didn't know her expectations. You will be MUCH better off going to class and doing readings on time. Lectures were interesting but she spoke fast and was slow to upload notes so I never felt like I had enough info to write 5 papers. 3 papers had multiple choice sections, midterm essay, final paper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The grading for this class is extremely difficult for no discernible reason. Professor Homza does not provide any real expectations for the papers and expects students to just know. This is a 100 level history class and no support was provided to new history students. If you are not a history major I highly discourage you from taking this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST359
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is one of my favorite professors I have had at William & Mary. She is a super nice lady and her lectures are engaging. Never had an issue staying awake in her class. She grades fairly and is always willing to work with you. There is a decent amount of reading, but it is pretty average for history courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST359
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despite the tough grading, Professor Homza is the sweetest woman I have ever met. She's extremely passionate about the Reformation and she loves to engage students in conversations. Even though there wasn't much in the way of what to write down for notes, she still gave interesting lectures. Highly recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIST359
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Homza has been an absolute gem during the Covid-wrecked semester. When I and another student couldn't come to class, she just held an extra lecture for us over the weekend like an independent study of sorts. I know that must of been annoying but she seemed delighted to do it. She's very passionate about her subject which makes her class a joy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST312
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes an remarkable expert on the Inquisition. Shes also very combative without provocation. For example, she interrupted a question to incorrectly corrected me on a matter of Catholic nomenclature in a chastising way (speaking as a member of Catholic lay ministry, our words were both correct, too!). Class was a weird & disheartening experience

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love early European History but this class was a bear. Professor Homza is nice but a really tough grader when it comes to essays and this class is all essays. Classes consist of lectures and the occasional discussion. She doesn't allow computers in her class. The non-essay parts of exams are based on the most minute details of the lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST150
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Homza is a nice professor but she grades papers very hard. If you are a history major, I would recommend taking at least one course with her to sharpen your writing abilities as she provides great feedback and is always available to help. Just be warned this isn't an easy A class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST212
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:

Professor Homza is an expert in her field. She invests a lot in her students and will help you out a lot if you go to office hours. She's a tough, but fair grader. Readings are well-chosen and relevant to class. Would definitely recommend to majors and non majors a like.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've had. Her lectures are engaging and she works hard to make the material interesting, and succeeds. She expects a lot, and can be a stickler with writing, but I took HIST 111 at 8am and it was still my favorite class

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST358
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Homza is intense. She gets very excited about her topic and draws you in. Hard grader but explains well and will work with you in office hours. Two short research exercises and a final paper. Absolutely take anything you with her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST381
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although Homza is a pretty hard grader and sometimes assigns an inordinate amount of reading, her interesting lectures and class discussions really make it worth it. She's a great professor and very personable- I really recommend taking her class, even if you don't have much background in the subject.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: REN313
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had two classes; one was a 300-level survey. It was great. She worked us hard but was enthusiastic and I got a good grade. The other was a 400-level colloquium, and it was awful. She constantly changed the syllabus and requirements mid-semester, yelled at students and was basically unhinged. Go figure. Got an A one semester, and a B- the other.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Homza is tough. She expects a lot from her students but is an extremely clear lecturer and masterful at getting students engaged in the material. Not an easy A but you will learn.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didnt like her. She is very superficial in how she teaches, talking/glaring at students, feigning excitement, fast, a generally uncomfortable atmosphere. Very heavy on reading primary sources and meticulous in grading essays. Does give out questions to final ahead of time though. don't take her for supposed inspiring personality (was my mistake)

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST358
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Professor Homza and her class. It is challenging, but she gives back as much hard work to the class as she expects from those in it. She is very helpful if you seek out her assistance. I would definitely recommend her!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite lecturers. Also leads dynamic and interesting discussions. Well-chosen primary source documents. Mean outside of class, however - was hostile when I went to see her as though I was interrupting important work - even though it was during office hours. I know of other students who felt treated this way as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST358
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Homza is amazing. I never thought Renaissance History would really interest me, but I absolutely loved studying it with Professor Homza! Absolutely do the reading, she WILL call on you in class, and attendance is mandatory, but her classes are definitely worth the work!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST212
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I feel that Homza deserves a hot rating.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST212
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I feel that Homza deserves a hot rating.

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