HIST 3611

An interesting history class with much relevance to the world of today. Naftali's style provides an interesting narrative of history, Haines is a bit more factual. Your grade depends on an ID quiz, 50 minute essay-midterm, a final. Attendance and particiaption during discussion is also considered. This semester's course is more difficult than it used to be because you are no longer given the test questions beforehand.

This was the most interesting class I have taken at UVA. Haines really knows his stuff, and the material is awesome. You get a study sheet for the midterm and final, so getting a good grade is fairly easy.

Haines definitely knows his stuff and is interesting to listen to. Only one writing assignment. Midterm and final are challenging, but he does provide a study guide. Reading recommended but it's possible to get by if you go to lecture every time.

I'm horrible at history and this was a great class. All topics on the midterm and final are given to you beforehand.

One of the best classes I have taken at UVa. Haines knows his stuff (ex-CIA) and gives interesting insight to intelligence history. Very approachable as well.

easy, interesting, and great professor. take it!

Prof. Haines' knowledge about the CIA makes this class very interesting and worthwhile. His stories are really interesting and will definitely always make you want to come to class.

One of the best professor combinations in a very engaging subject. Sadly I believe Naftali no longer teaches at UVA.

Great, fun, interesting course. Absolutely take this if you an get in. Helps the GPA, too, if you do whats expected of you.

Somewhat interesting class. Haines is more entertaining than most professors here at uva. Reading is really dry for the most part, but pretty optional if you go to class and copy the lecture slides which he doesn't put online. It helps to be able to write/type fast because he flies through his slides during lecture.