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Qualifying for a Degree, and Nothing More

In the McGill history department there is little opportunity for classroom debate until 400 level courses. You write very little, which, combined with varying graders, can lead to a disconnect between what your papers' quality and what you've feel you've learned. Professors are hit or miss; some are very approachable, and, if you make your own time, can make you feel engaged with the course. However, some have a very tenuous grasp on the English language. I would say one in four of my history professors are generally good lecturers, able to make the history interesting with anecdotes, jokes, or analytical tidbits, while moving at a fast enough pace to make you value your time in lectures. Many, unfortunately, have been monotonous and almost unwilling to understand students' questions, preferring to hear themselves speak to no end. Also, if you have AP history credit, it doesn't count towards a history degree.