Professor
Stella Ghervas
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2024 - Before taking this class, I had thought that I knew a decent amount about the topic, but I learned that I didn't fully understand the depth of the philosophical movements regarding peace that are often left out of European history courses of a similar nature. The class consisted of a take-home midterm (40%), an in-person final (50%), and a participation grade (10%). The midterm was on a subject that I was actually able to engage in. It was very open-ended which let you form and defend your own argument revolving around a primary source from the class. The paper itself was only 700-800 words. I know some people don't like open-ended prompts, so if that's the case, this isn't the class for you. I have not yet received my final grade, but we were given the questions for the final in advance, so I felt that it was a fair test. Professor Ghervas is much less concerned about grades and more about what students actually take away from the class-which I appreciated but some might find frustrating if you're just looking for an easy A. An A definitely seemed obtainable, but you have to do more than surface-level analysis on the papers. Overall, I would recommend taking it!
Fall 2024 - Before taking this class, I had thought that I knew a decent amount about the topic, but I learned that I didn't fully understand the depth of the philosophical movements regarding peace that are often left out of European history courses of a similar nature. The class consisted of a take-home midterm (40%), an in-person final (50%), and a participation grade (10%). The midterm was on a subject that I was actually able to engage in. It was very open-ended which let you form and defend your own argument revolving around a primary source from the class. The paper itself was only 700-800 words. I know some people don't like open-ended prompts, so if that's the case, this isn't the class for you. I have not yet received my final grade, but we were given the questions for the final in advance, so I felt that it was a fair test. Professor Ghervas is much less concerned about grades and more about what students actually take away from the class-which I appreciated but some might find frustrating if you're just looking for an easy A. An A definitely seemed obtainable, but you have to do more than surface-level analysis on the papers. Overall, I would recommend taking it!
Most Helpful Review
Spring 2024 - Professor Ghervas is very kind and organized and gives everyone a chance to participate. She also organized an end-of-year field trip to the Wende Museum, which was super fascinating and a stellar way to end the course. The course includes an oral and written report, which are manageable thanks to Professor Ghervas’s clear and precise guidelines. Additionally, a final historiographical paper challenges you to engage deeply with the readings. This class is rigorous, and Professor Ghervas has high expectations, expecting that students thoroughly engage with the course material and participate. As a history major, one of the aspects of history that I find most compelling is how it serves as a tool for identity creation. This course delved deeply into this theme, exploring how the RUS-UKR war is also a “history war,” where certain narratives are marshaled to justify violence and militarization. I highly recommend this course if you're looking for a challenge and a great professor.
Spring 2024 - Professor Ghervas is very kind and organized and gives everyone a chance to participate. She also organized an end-of-year field trip to the Wende Museum, which was super fascinating and a stellar way to end the course. The course includes an oral and written report, which are manageable thanks to Professor Ghervas’s clear and precise guidelines. Additionally, a final historiographical paper challenges you to engage deeply with the readings. This class is rigorous, and Professor Ghervas has high expectations, expecting that students thoroughly engage with the course material and participate. As a history major, one of the aspects of history that I find most compelling is how it serves as a tool for identity creation. This course delved deeply into this theme, exploring how the RUS-UKR war is also a “history war,” where certain narratives are marshaled to justify violence and militarization. I highly recommend this course if you're looking for a challenge and a great professor.
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