HIST 116A
Byzantine History
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. Political, socioeconomic, religious, and cultural continuity in millennial history of Byzantium. Reforms of Diocletian. Byzantium's relations with Latin Europe, Slavs, Sassanids, Arabs, and Turks. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2024 - One of the best classes I've had at UCLA. I'm a transfer student, and I believe that this class is perfectly organized and has a clear theme that is easy to understand, and following the narrative of Byzantium is fun and engaging. Professor Langdon applies current events to the policies relevant to the course, and his references express a different angle on the topic that makes you think critically. A few tips to keep in mind: this is a decently heavy reading class, and Langdon focuses on people affecting history, so read with the intent to apply the Historical figures to the narrative, like telling a story. It is one of the best classes I have had, and I believe Professor Langdon has a true passion for teaching; if given the opportunity, I encourage anyone to enroll. (Also, go to the in-person lectures and office hours. He gives out candy)
Fall 2024 - One of the best classes I've had at UCLA. I'm a transfer student, and I believe that this class is perfectly organized and has a clear theme that is easy to understand, and following the narrative of Byzantium is fun and engaging. Professor Langdon applies current events to the policies relevant to the course, and his references express a different angle on the topic that makes you think critically. A few tips to keep in mind: this is a decently heavy reading class, and Langdon focuses on people affecting history, so read with the intent to apply the Historical figures to the narrative, like telling a story. It is one of the best classes I have had, and I believe Professor Langdon has a true passion for teaching; if given the opportunity, I encourage anyone to enroll. (Also, go to the in-person lectures and office hours. He gives out candy)
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Prof Phillips is a great lecturer. He really gets it - he makes the material entertaining so even people who would not normally care about Greek history are interested. Also, he's by far the funniest professor I've had. He has half the class laughing out loud almost every day. Don't believe the people who say he is difficult. Just go to class, write comprehensive notes, and then memorize the stuff he gives on the study sheets before tests. He lists about 5 required texts, but you'll only need one for the term paper. If you're a non-history major looking to take a history class, this is the one to take.
Prof Phillips is a great lecturer. He really gets it - he makes the material entertaining so even people who would not normally care about Greek history are interested. Also, he's by far the funniest professor I've had. He has half the class laughing out loud almost every day. Don't believe the people who say he is difficult. Just go to class, write comprehensive notes, and then memorize the stuff he gives on the study sheets before tests. He lists about 5 required texts, but you'll only need one for the term paper. If you're a non-history major looking to take a history class, this is the one to take.
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Amazing. She really is. Best professor I have had at UCLA or UC Berkeley. Phenomenal. Awesome. Great. Need I go on?? Do the reading, come to class. She has organized lectures which are engaging and sometimes even personal! She really knows her stuff, too. When her computer won't hook up and she has to lecture without her power-point- no sweat! She's competent and encouraging, but no-nonsense. First time I really was motivated to work hard for the A, because from her, it MEANS something.
Amazing. She really is. Best professor I have had at UCLA or UC Berkeley. Phenomenal. Awesome. Great. Need I go on?? Do the reading, come to class. She has organized lectures which are engaging and sometimes even personal! She really knows her stuff, too. When her computer won't hook up and she has to lecture without her power-point- no sweat! She's competent and encouraging, but no-nonsense. First time I really was motivated to work hard for the A, because from her, it MEANS something.
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