The workload for this class will be a lot for someone who's not that interested in history or is taking a lot of GEs in combination with this class. However, Professor Stein is lenient and the way her lectures are structured is enjoyable.

Professor Stein makes the class interesting by connecting world events to objects, it really opens your perspective about objects you use everyday and really gets you thinking about their place in history. The class is fairly easy, she does assign readings every week which can seem overwhelming and is a lot so really plan out your week and make sure you do the readings, they're manageable. The midterm was a scavenger hunt and easy to get full points on. There were weekly paragraphs due based on the readings, but you have enough time for them just make sure you manage your time. She doesn't have slides, she has pictures while she talks but she doesn't have slides with any information and she doesn't podcast them so it's very important to go to lecture! She also has mini pop quizzes randomly so make sure you go to lecture so you don't miss those points. It can difficult to follow along sometimes because she can talk fast and jumps around in different eras and topics, but just ask your TA for clarification on anything. There are two papers you write, they're not too bad but it all comes down to your TA and how they grade. Overall I think Professor Stein was great, always engaging and you always learn new things which make the class interesting.

I am selling three books required for this class! Houseboy by Ferdinand Oyono, Sea of Regret, and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. All super cheap!! My phone number is ********** and I live in the dorms (hence, meeting up would be more efficient).
Ps. they have highlights!!!