Professor Kurz wins the greatest teacher ever award. Ask and he will tell you about how I ended up getting a P/NP grade when I actually earned an A+, and i suck at history! He makes his lectures fun and really interesting. He doesnt simply regurgitate information, but he turns them into stories with voices and everything. It doesnt feel like you are in class. Best class offered and taught by the BEST teacher in this school. Take this class for elective credits if needed, its definitely worth it!!!

Professor Kurz is an incredible teacher. I have never had so much fun in a history class, and I HATE history...probably one of my worst subjects. I took him over the summer, which some would think would be difficult considering its a compressed course, but I loved it. I had it three days a week, and I would look forward to each class session. He actually cares about his students and that they learn. He is absolutely hysterical and I would recommend his class to ANYONE!!! Even if he teahces a class that has nothing to do with your major...take him anyway, its worth it!

Professor Kurz is one of the best lecturers I've had. His lectures were always well-prepared, interesting, funny and covered what you needed to know. He's very approachable after class or during his office hours. I took Hist 13A with him and he made me look at history in a totally different perspective. I recommend taking any history classes with him.