HIST 3611

This class was amazingly interesting and informative. Professors Naftali and Haines presented a large amount of information through interesting lectures and guest speakers. Much of the reading really isn't necessary, some IDs on the exams will come from them but most of the class is based upon the lecture. I would definitely advise anyone from any major to take this class.

take it, u get tests in advance, if u can memorize, u can get an A

Beware - i hear they are trying to make it harder

Every semester this class has 3 or 4 times as many people wanting to take it than they can let in. The team-taught lecture is great fun, because it mixes things up, and the subject matter is just good information to know about your government. Don't buy the books, just study the terms and memorize them. The essays you can do if you pay attention at all in class.

This class is really easy and really interesting. Haines and Naftali both teach as a side job - they also hold very prominent positions with the CIA and government. They bring in great guest speakers and are great lecturers themselves. A pool of exams questions are given out in advance, so if you study what they give you, an A is ridiculously easy to get.

This class is phenomenal!!!! It's a good chance it'll be the best class I ever take at UVA!!!

A whole new way of looking at history and it's taught by a CIA historian... plus, the profs tell the most interesting stories

This class is so interesting, learning about the CIA, its operations all over the world and other foreign intelligence agency. There is a lot of material for the one midterm and final, but they gave us a study guide. I heard though that they don't give a study guide anymore and that the class now has a discussion section, so I guess it's a little different now.

A good 'lite' history course (read the above reviews). Reading is pretty much optional but Naftali makes you buy three of his books (hard cover and brand new). History majors (2nd and 3rd year) may be dissapointed. Good for everyone else.

The discussions were interesting, but there are a lot of names and dates that you need to remember and reading is essential, because the teachers talk more about what they find interesting, and assume you have read. The discussion is interesting and Seth really helps a lot.

Great lectures. Midterms and final are basic id's with essays. Very important to go to class and take good notes--do this and the class shouldn't be too difficult