Harlow Robinson is a History professor at Northeastern University rated 4.2/5 by 16 students, with 2.8/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Harlow Robinson professor reviews and ratings: 4.2/5 from 16 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
This class made me switch my major to film. Professor Robinson is such a charming, knowledgeable, and caring professor I wouldn't hesitate to take another course with him.HIST1279 2017-09-07 16:39:16 +0000 UTC
One of the most knowledgable and well-prepared professors I have ever encountered. He is very accessible to students and is a great resource for almost any subject you can think of. His passion for Russia is very evident and there is not single topic he teaches which he has not read extensively on or experienced himself. Very inspiring.HIST1285 2016-12-20 11:36:27 +0000 UTC
Pretty interesting dude, the honors seminar was an interesting class especially if you're into Communism or Eastern Europe (which he knows a lot about). It wasn't bad at all for a three hour class. 5 3-page papers on books and 6 1-pagers for movies over the semester in addition to a final paper on a topic of choice that's 15ish. Good overallHONR3310 2015-03-24 10:48:17 +0000 UTC
Very nice, directions on syllabus weren't always clear, but always clarified in class. Could be a tough grader, but that's what's needed for an into to writing for history majors. Lets you re-write a couple of the papers.HIST1200 2012-01-02 19:43:32 +0000 UTC
Awesome guy. Tough grader at times but gives you a chance to rewrite stuff. Extremely knowledgable about everything. Overall, great professor.HIST1201 2011-11-20 00:12:15 +0000 UTC
The best history professor I've had at Northeastern. He is as good as they get.CIN386 2009-01-08 00:06:06 +0000 UTC
Very nice professor! The trip was fun but a lot of work! 6 long books & papers for each before you leave, one paper while you're there, and a longer paper when you get back. You'll get to experience four different countries and learn a lot more than you expect! As long as you are willing to do the work you will be fine!DOC08 2008-10-17 10:57:12 +0000 UTC
Had Harlow for Russian Civilization. He made the class interesting, although the reading could be tedious/endless. Not the easiest class but A is possible with a little effort. He is considered an "expert" on Russian history and constantly reminds you of it (one of the books includes a section he wrote). An enjoyable class overall.HISTU285 2008-09-29 15:21:58 +0000 UTC
I had this teacher for Russian Civilization class. The reading load for this class is pretty big (six small-medium sized books for the semester, not all really need to be read though). He has a great sense of humor. He’s very clear. Makes the class interesting. Definitely worth taking this class. Not an easy A, takes some work.HSTU285 2008-02-21 09:33:30 +0000 UTC
Great guy, funny, inteligent. Conducts his class as a forum for learning, accepting of all opinions and will tell you his as wellFRENCHCUL 2003-12-03 12:42:53 +0000 UTC
If you're the slightest bit interested in film or history, then you will enjoy this class. You'll need to read a bit and you'll need to pay attention in most lectures, but other than that, it's very easy.HIST1279 2016-04-04 02:20:57 +0000 UTC
A lot of material covered and very in depth. Very enthusiastic about the content and culture and it did translate to class. Lots of reading but if you listen in class he does answer many questions and states main points.HIST1285 2012-05-02 16:59:18 +0000 UTC
This guy was great. Really clear and knew pretty much all there was to know about the topic. I really looked forward to attending class (Soviet Cinema) and greatly enjoyed work done in class. Assignments included several quizzes, a paper and a final, all of which were graded pretty thoroughly. Take Robinson if you can.CIN386 2008-05-04 00:03:18 +0000 UTC
Very knowlegible on topic. Tends to assign a lot of reading you need for tests and essays. Class takes moderate work to get A. He really likes to show off his ability to speak Russian.HISTU285 2008-04-19 11:42:53 +0000 UTC
No CommentsFRENCHCUL 2003-11-05 20:32:14 +0000 UTC
Harlow Robinson has an average rating of 4.2/5 from 16 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Harlow Robinson's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.8/5 based on student reviews.
Harlow Robinson has taught HIST1279, HIST7221, HONR1310, HIST1285, HIST3487, HIST1286, HIST2301, HONR1200 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.