Great guy, I am glad BYU picked up someone different than the usual. He is intelligent and requires you to study. Good personality and would take all classes from him if possible.

I loved Brown's campaign class. He is an engaging teacher, loves politics, and it was clear he really wanted us to learn. His tests were absolutely doable, but you have to pay attention to the "key terms" and "lecture questions." Do that and you'll be fine. He even gives you the essay questions for the test ahead of time!

This was a very easy class. I got an A- with no effort at all. For a good grade all you have to do is attend EVERY class, take meticulous notes, and cram for about four hours with your notes before each exam. Don't bother with the readings. The only other part of your grade is a fun application paper. Brown is very structured in teaching the class.

Good teacher but will make you work and read. So much reading...

Great teacher. I have taken a few classes from him and would recommend him to anyone studying political science. Knows his state politics (especially gubernatorial elections and powers)and I found class very interesting. If you do take him, GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY! His tests revolve heavily around class lectures.

Best professor ever. The class is well-organized with clear deadlines and such. Each lecture is clear--Brown starts by showing us an outline for the day, then ends by reviewing specific terms we should understand and going over a list of review questions. Lectures are engaging and fun. No complaints; strongly recommended.

A great class. Not easy, but I learned a ton and it was interesting. Brown is good at making complicated material clear. I liked going to the city council meetings.

Like an earlier commenter said, great professor but he'll make you work. But you'll do fine if you just ask for help. Stop by whenever, even if it's not office hours. I visited him for an hour before each exam asking questions. It's a tough class if you don't ask for help, but he was happy to help me understand things.

great and enthusiastic professor. His expectations were a bit overwhelming for me though. I thought some of the key words taught in class were vague-- ie. you could not find concepts in the book or they weren't clearly stated in lecture slides. On the flipside, he is always clear that he is willing to help via office hours and email

Came in expecting this class to be easy with minimum work, but is anything but. I have to work my butt off for this class, but I'm still managing to get an A. Definitely go to class, it's always well explained and I find it really interesting. The only thing I dislike about this class is the amount of reading required daily.

Yeah there is alot of reading that goes into it, but if you do it the class isn't too bad. Lectures are well structured and interesting. A guest lecturer came in and I fell asleep but I never did when Brown was teaching. Great teacher, hard class but it will be hard from whoever your taking it from. Take it from Brown.

Professor Brown was awesome! He was extremely enthusiastic about his subject and excelled at explaining difficult concepts. I did not find this class overly hard...just skim the readings and you should do fine.

Professor Brown is a great teacher! I thoroughly enjoyed going to class because he knows how to appeal to his audience. There are a lot of reading and quizzes every class, but it isn't that bad. Definitely take anything from Professor Brown - he is great. He also changes his syllabus throughout the semester to fit our needs.

Loved the class, but it was hard. Barely passed with a B-. His lectures were awesome, but he made you work. TONS of reading every day-from the book and news-quizzes every class, 2 page papers due friday, 120 question+ exams.. It was HARD. If you take it from him, use the ONLINE BOOK QUIZZES - he uses the same test questions on his exams.

Great teacher. Class was hard and he made you work but if you study you can get a high grade. Keep up with current events and definitely do all the assigned readings.

I loved this class! Lectures were interesting and easy to follow. I highly recommend using the book website for studying the book terms. Plus a lot of the questions from the quizzes on the website are on the midterms and final. Attendance is mandatory, but as long as you work hard you'll get an A.

Fantastic class! It was difficult, but so are all poli sci classes. It really helps if you've had APUSH. Tests are hard, but if you use the book's quizzing site it is easy, lots of questions are pulled straight from there. Make sure you pass your debate papers through a couple of people, theyre pretty difficult. Lots of reading!

First and foremost, he is SO hot. It's hard not to pay attention because of that... He is super clear about things and explains them well. His tests are crazy hard, but if you use the textbook website's practice questions, they're like the same thing as the tests. He curves a lot too which is great!

This class is tough. The trick to do well on the tests is to do the online textbook practice tests and go to the TA reviews weekly. To do well on the debate papers, ask a TA to go over it with you as you write it. To do well on the daily in-class quizzes, give yourself an hour or so immediately before each class period to do the extensive readings.

Lectures are engaging, I learned a lot. Tests are very hard, but doing practice quizzes on the textbook website and going to TA reviews helps a ton. And don't miss class or you'll fall way behind. There aren't many assignments besides exams, just three short papers and two optional ones for bonus credit.

I took Poli 110 spring term instead of fall or winter, which was a great idea. It moved FAST, but it was nice having only 40 students instead of a couple hundred. Great course.

Brown is super smart, gives fun lectures, young and energetic, helps a ton(slides, textbook website, office hours, TA , etc). There are 2 midterms (100 multiple choice questions each) and a cumulative final with 140 questions. There are a few one page papers. He is VERY organized, so you always know what to expect. Really great class! Choose Brown!

Good term class. Prof. Brown is very knowledgeable. Read a lot the first couple of weeks, averaged about 70 pages between classes. The tests weren't too bad if you took good notes. His slides are online but they mostly just quotes and pictures without context. Took a field trip to Moab for the day.

Dr. Brown is freakin' great, but his class was sooooo hard. His lectures are incredibly interesting and engaging. Be ready to read A LOT. The exams are really difficult and there are quizzes each class, so make sure you read EVERYTHING in the textbook. I loved this class, even though it nearly killed me.

I took this class as a general and it was one of my favorite classes I have taken at BYU. His lectures are interesting, and the class is well organized so that you know exactly what is expected from you the first day of class. Just read the syllabus, go to class, and try to get the reading done, and you will be fine!

Go to class, not only are there iClicker quizzes almost everyday but he goes over so much material that you don't want to miss. It was a very interesting class and he keeps it light with jokes and such. Hard material but if you put a lot of studying and hard work you will be ok.

I really enjoyed Prof. Brown's class! He was engaging and class discussions were always interesting. His tests are pretty long and hard, 100 question midterms, 140 question final and kind of hard to study for. Take good notes, he bases a lot of the tests on lecture materials. 3 short debate papers. Fairly easy iclicker quizzes.

Dr. Brown is great. Fantastic lecturer with a sense of humor but also really thought provoking. There were days I left lecture with my mind absolutely blown. Grade wise it's not an easy class - expect 30-40 pages of reading a week and your grade is based primarily on three tests and three TA graded papers (sometimes subjective).

Dr. Brown was easily my favorite professor! If you like passionate professors, then take his class. He's also very approachable. His class is not easy by any means--expect to work hard for a good grade. There is lots of reading and the material in the reading will be on his midterms and final. He taught extremely interesting topics, as well.

Adam Brown is the best lecturer I've ever had. He's great at teaching, but his TA's are weak. Don't stress too much about reading, but be familiar with the reading and you'll do fine on the tests.

This was my absolute favorite class this semester. Professor Brown is amazing. The class took a solid amount of work, but it was nothing unmanageable. He makes a huge effort to apply the material to the real world and your individual life. Honestly this class was a life changer, would recommend to anyone and everyone.

The tests are based evenly on the readings and the in class lectures. Take notes on the discussions and not just the slides because he tests them. I enjoyed this class more than others because he makes you get outside of your perspective and discover that political views are based upon values and nobody has faulty reasoning .

I really enjoyed POLI110 with Mr. Brown. His lectures are excellent and focused, and he generates great discussion with the class. There is the sizable amount of reading that comes with any poli class, but it's nothing too terrible, and a lot of it is skimable. He's a politics geek and is passionate about the material.

NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL CLASS! Professor Brown is amazing, though. His lectures are so entertaining and you really learn a lot. But he assigns tons of reading and has short iclicker quizzes every class that are based off the reading, the previous lecture, and something in the current news. His tests are extremely long and hard.

Brown is a great teacher and definitely knows his stuff. However, this course is very difficult, especially if you're a first semester freshman & don't know what you're doing. Tests were above my comprehension- failed/low D's on them all. Did well on the papers, which helped. Daily iClicker quizzes and fair amount of extra credit opportunities.

Great lectures. Exams and papers are difficult but TAs are a great help. I did a bonus assignment to help bring up my paper score.

Listen: take this class from this man. It is worth it.

Professor Brown made this class fascinating. He is really funny and works hard to keep you engaged in class. He is very clear about what he expects, and him and the TAs are always willing to help out. Papers were expected to be short, and tests were straightforward. Put the work in, and you can get a good grade.

Professor Brown's politics of public land class has been my favorite class so far in the poli-sci major. Field trips to Arches and other places around Provo. It was a first-term class so class periods were long. 3 books assigned throughout the semester, tests are free-response only. He really makes you work for the A but you learn so much.

This class was great. There's a lot of reading, yes, but there's nothing that he assigns that isn't purposeful and ultimately educational. He's an excellent professor, I would definitely recommend him.

Professor Brown doesn't let his biases get in the way of his teaching, which I think is very important for a class like this. He also is active in his field so he has a lot of current research that he brings into his lectures. Overall he was an awesome professor and I wish I could take a class by him again.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. I'll be real, his classes are hard and you really work for your grade, but there are so many resources and he works extremely hard to help us succeed. He is passionate about his work and although his tests are hard, you'll do just fine if you do the readings. Which there are a lot of. Hard, but worth it. TAKE HIS CLASSES!

Trust me, the extra credit is worth it. Do yourself a favor and plan to do all of it. Professor Brown gives interesting and funny lectures. The concepts can be hard to understand, but luckily the exams aren't as brutal as they could be. There are reading quizzes in every class. Honestly, do the extra credit and it makes everything easier.

My favorite class this semester! Keeping up on the readings is a little hard because they can be boring. But I rarely had trouble paying attention in class, because it's actually really interesting! He's a great teacher. Advice: it's way less work to get to class on time to get iclicker credit than to have to make it up with extra credit

Professor brown gives amazing lectures that make Utah politics as interesting as it can get. Tests are long and detailed but if you're good at memorizing a B is definitely attainable. He is very passionate about what he teaches which makes even duller topics not too bad.

Here's the thing. I am not great at political science, but he is hands down the best professor to take the entry level from. You need to work, but an A isn't out of the question. GO TO CLASS and pay attention! that's the best advice I can give. Prof. Brown is excellent and intelligent and your best option. Take the class from him.

Super smart guy that is so respectful of anyone's political views and I have become more sensitive and caring as a result of this class. Incredibly interesting and fun to attend. Whether you care about politics or not, any person who cares about our country should take this class to understand how our government works. Tests aren't bad at all.

Prof Brown is one of the best! He is very clear about deadlines and assignments, provides a ton of office hours, and is very generous with extra credit. He assigns lots of textbook readings but you can get by if you skim. He's a good guy and a young dad, his lectures are super engaging even if you don't really care about political science. 10/10!!!

Relates well with students since he is pretty young. Makes the subjects interesting even for someone who doesn't like politics or history. His website has answers to any possible question you might have about his class and is extremely detailed, so take advantage of that. Tests can be difficult, but study in groups and you should do well.

Okay I love this guy! Seriously one of the most caring professors I've ever had. Lectures are interesting and Prof. Brown absolutely knows what he's talking about. However, his tests are unreasonable in my opinion. I completely felt like I knew the material and scored in the 60s on the final. Hoping for a B!

Brown was a great professor, very funny and relatable. The only downside to the class was the butt ton of reading that applied to both tests and frequent iclicker quizzes, which you can bypass if you're devoted by going to an earlier section and just getting it from there (don't think that's necessarily legal). 3 tests, 3 papers, extra credit.

Professor Brown was great. The tests and papers were pretty hard, but if you can make sure you know the material you will be fine. His lectures were amazing, they made a subject I don't really care much about actually interesting. Daily quizzes in class and quite a bit of reading to keep up on.

Dr. Brown was hands down my favorite this past semester. His class was hard, but he made sure that if we put in the time, we could understand the material. He was funny, caring, and approachable. Although the tests and essays were hard, they always felt fair.

Great dude, great and interesting lectures, and loads of out of class opportunities to meet with him or other TA's to discuss essays and upcoming tests. Sporadic iClicker quizzes on daily readings, and lots of extra credit opportunities.

My favorite class taken so far at BYU, and I'm not a political science major by any stretch of the imagination. I took this class to fulfill a general, and it was extremely enriching. The content was logically organized, and I've come away from that class feeling like I learned a ton. Professor Brown is passionate, and his enthusiasm contagious.

Solid teacher for Poli 110. He knows his stuff. Amazing Powerpoints. He statistically analyses tests and drops bad questions. Also lets you know he cares about our well-being, and he really does.

Engaging lectures. Lots to learn, but he gives study guides before exams which help to make sure you haven't overlooked anything. (I'm kind of stumped by people complaining that exams were hard to prep for because there were no study guides??? Like maybe pay more attention?) It's a tough class but doable and worth the time.

Dr. Brown is awesome. My favorite thing about him is that he taught the material in a neutral light, meaning that he did not intermix his own ideas and ideologies into the material. If you'd like an objective view of government and politics, take his class. Awesome lectures. You'll pass the tests if you know the study guide.

This guy is awesome. He is a very reasonable professor, which isn't always easy to find among GenEd profes.

My favorite class at BYU. His lectures are AMAZING, though he does make his political views very clear. I didn't always do the readings (4 question iClicker pop quizzes), but the concepts in the readings are covered very well in class. Papers aren't too bad, tests are hard-ish but fair (he did like a 3-5% curve). Gives fairly easy extra credit.

LOTS of readings. Expect 20-40 pages every night. If you don't keep up, you'll drown. In addition, there are several essays you'll have to write that take a good chunk of time. There are low risk quizzes (he drops the worst half of them). A lot of the grade is the midterm/final and essays, all of which are fairly hard. Be prepared to work

Great professor, difficult internship. He's very enthusiastic and somehow makes dry topics interesting. Maybe it's just the TAs I had, but the grading was INSANELY strict. He cares about his students and seems to be very invested in their success

The lectures were always super interesting and I learned a ton in this class. There is a LOT of reading assigned, but its totally worth it. One of the best generals that I've taken.

Dr. Brown really knows his stuff and adds humor to the class. Although he is entertaining, the class is hard and your final grade depends a lot on the papers and the exams. I was glad once I was done with this class! I would say it is better than American Heritage though. Glad I never had to suffer through that one...

Professor Brown and POLI 110... Has an all inclusive website No need to buy a textbook Study guides that have every term that will be used on the tests Group reviews to ask any and all questions Heavy readings along with lectures. Dedicate 1-2 hours a day Test are multiple choice and easy if you've done the study guide Papers are 250-399 words

I love Professor Brown! He is super engaging and makes complicated workings of government interesting and easy to understand. There's like 25-35 pages of reading before each class but Prof Brown provides a reading guide and it overlaps a lot with lecture so it's really straightforward. Not too much work, and he has weekly Q&A sessions to help out.

Professor Brown assigned way too much reading. I never ended up reading anything after the first few weeks and I did just fine. His lectures go over most of the material from the reading so the books were a little bit unnecessary. His lectures were good and his tests weren't all that hard.

The lectures are entertaining and the reading is free. There is quite a bit of reading but he gives terms and concepts to study as long as you understand them, you'll be ready for the quizzes. He also gives good feedback on papers and offers a lot of office hours. He also applies a lot of curves to the grades.

I really enjoyed this class and I took this for a GE. Prof Brown's lectures are really interesting. He does a good job at presenting the material and keeping it interesting even though it is an On-demand class. If you take really good notes and pay attention to the youtube lectures then you'll be set. The papers are short and tests are MC

I loved this professor and the lectures. The quiz's were difficult and I felt like there was way too much to read before every class but he really did help me learn the material! He is also very good at helping students.

Lectures were prerecorded due to the pandemic and class size, but they were much more engaging than other recorded courses I've had this year. I just wish we could have had the course in person to talk about it all. After all, it's politics, not accounting.

It was fully online because of the pandemic, but there were lots of office hours for help and a couple review sessions each week to keep current. Lectures were engaging. Textbooks were all available for free through the library.

Lectures were prerecorded because covid. Class was good but would be better with in-person discussion.

Really makes you think, and open to different opinions. Amazing introductory class, and if you follow the curriculum and just do the time for readings, lecture videos, etc. you'll be fine. The class covers a lot, but he explains concepts really clearly. Easy and fun to learn from.

I never said it would be easy. I only said it would be worth it.

Lectures are great. Textbook gets a bit dry, but the study website helps.

By far the best Political Science class I have taken up to date. It's policy based rather than theory heavy and this opens up the class to tons of fun times. Field trip based and real-life applicable. Professor is amazing. He doesn't teach this often so if you see it do anything you can to take it. Loved the trips around the state.

Professor Brown is awesome. He teaches in an interesting way that keeps everyone engaged, even if you don't find politics interesting. He grades fairly and has opportunities for extra credit. It is definitely not an easy A, but if you do the readings and study you should be fine.

Professor Brown made political science interesting & entertaining. He assigned lots of readings that seemed impossible to get done, but if you skim the readings for vocab words and key concepts that are on the study guide, it doesn't take that long, and you should be prepared enough for the in class quizzes. Also, go to his weekly review sessions!

Brown is an awesome lecturer. He's engaging, and you can tell he's really passionate about his field of study. His tests are hard though and I felt like they kinda came out of nowhere. In-class quizzes every day.

This class wasn't easy but I never felt like it was too much to handle. Lots and lots of readings but very few homework assignments. Professor Brown himself is a super cool guy. He's serious but still cracks jokes and is clearly an informed and intelligent dude without shoving it in your face. Prepare to learn a lot about Utah state politics too.

Adam is a really fun professor. The tests are extremely difficult and the study guides didn't help a ton. Studying the Utah textbook will be the best benefit. Also, definitely do the extra credit. I pulled a B+ despite a really poor exam-1 grade. Study way hard for the first test so you can set yourself up for success.

Really loved his lectures. Tests are more difficult. You need to study and do readings, but there's a study site with all the textbook vocab on it which diminishes the reading you need to do out of that substantially. Harder than most GEs, but easier than American Heritage. Take notes off the study guide and you'll be fine.

The class was engaging and I really enjoyed the content but the tests were harder than the study guide prepared you for and were heavily weighted in the end grade. Professor Brown was extremely knowledgable and passionate about the content and was always willing to help which was nice.

Great course and engaging lectures. There were 15 short quizzes using Kahoot (lol), but your worst 6 get dropped. Plus 5 one-page papers that are basically pass/fail. About 40-50 pages total readings per week, so a little high there (and dense). He announced that something like 80% of students were in the A to B range, so not impossible either.

He's a pretty good dude. Topics were difficult but he explained things well. In-class quizzes every day, which are not fun but manageable. Lots of reading.

Professor Brown is EXTREMELY intelligent and a great guy. He has a very commanding knowledge of the material, and usually does a good job explaining things in lectures. The class is very VERY reading heavy, but if you know what you are doing you can skim the readings for terms/main ideas and do just fine. Watch out for exams, they can be tough.

Professor Brown is a really engaging and caring professor. You can tell he cares about his students and wants them to do well. He's a great speaker and his lectures are funny and entertaining. He also drops a lot of quizzes and lowest scores. He's a fair grader and there's not a lot of homework at all.

I took this class for a Gen Ed and hoped to come out of it a more informed citizen and voter. THIS CLASS DELIVERED! Professor Brown is a great lecturer; he keeps everything relevant and interesting! Never fell asleep, and I always fall asleep in classes. Assignments and exams were very reasonable and helped me learn. In-class quizzes!

I took this class as a GE credit and loved it. It's one of those classes I think everyone should take because it goes over tons about basic US politics we should all know. There is a lot of reading but you can get by skimming it. Tests are difficult but use the study guide as your holy grail and you should be fine.

This class was very time intensive for a GE. You can definitely skim the readings but there sure are a lot of them. The tests are difficult but if you use the study guide and memorize all the terms then they should go well. He does really interesting lectures and they are all recorded which is super convenient for review.

My political science and government knowledge before taking this class was 0, so at first it was challenging. But there are so many TA/office hours and study guides for every exam. As long as you do the readings, attend lecture, and ask questions when you have them you'll be fine! I really grew to enjoy this class and its subject matter.

I loved this class and learned so much! Professor Brown gives organized and amazing lectures! There is a lot of reading but the lectures usually overlap with what we read. You have to write a couple 1.5 page papers but it's very doable. The tests are tricky and can be very specific so you have to really study.

I didn't put a ton of effort into this class. Professor Brown was awesome and I really enjoyed his lectures. There is a Zoom option and I started doing that at the end of the year which was good for my lazy self. He has in-class reading quizzes almost everyday, but he drops a ton and they aren't super hard. I didn't read a ton and did alright.

The class lasts an hour and 15 minutes, but I never fell asleep once, he is a very interesting lecturer, and gives you the tools to apply what you are learning in order to be a more educated citizen. He has in class quizzes, and about 5 one-page writing assignments, and a few tests, if you pay attention you'll do fine for all of them.

This class was very hard but he dropped a lot of quizzes and curved the grade. I did about 12 hours of homework a week for this class.

I never did the readings, just attended the lectures and took good notes. I studied for the exams maybe 1 hour each and did fine. It's not a hard class if you put and ounce of effort in. I came in knowing nothing about politics and feel like I have a good grasp on it now. The lectures were fascinating and he kept everything modern and relevant.

My favorite professor from this past semester but my least favorite class. Way too much reading for an American Heritage replacement class. However, it did jumpstart my interest in a Political Science Minor. If you feel like you can spend the majority of your time on this class over your degree classes, this is the class for you.

This was one of my favorite classes! Dr. Brown is kind, personable and keeps lectures interesting. There is quite a bit of reading that isn't required but I really recommend as prep for exams. There are 6 short papers (2 pages) but the prompt is clear and they don't take too long. Exams can be tricky but he is very fair in his grading and curving

Professor Brown was incredible. His knowledge was very impressive and his lectures were very straight forward. I loved how organized and transparent he was about grading and assignments. I enjoyed his class a lot. There is a lot of information which makes the class difficult however it is manageable with good time management and attentiveness.

I believe that he is a good man who tries. Be careful- he is rather liberal and not really afraid to hide opinions though he wouldn't disclose his political party.

I took this class because I am a senior and I wanted the easiest class but dude I LOVED this class. It's pretty easy too. there are 5 "papers" where you listen to a 40 min podcast and write like 300 words about how you felt. super chill. Exams are just memorize a long list of terms basically. My fav class this semester. Super interesting, not hard

he's pretty good tbh, but lemme just say I can never hear him idk if this is just a me problem but he speaks SO fast and at the end of every sentence he goes down an octave and talks so low and soft and fast that I literally miss half of what he's saying LOL

Professor Brown is a great teacher, and a good person, but the class itself is really hard. It has so much reading and the tests are really difficult. Professor Brown is helpful and uses curves, but if you are not able to prioritize this class over your other classes, then don't expect to get the best grade.

Professor Brown's lectures were engaging and he provided a fair grading system. The workload is heavy, but manageable with good time management. Unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for exam prep.

extremely informative, lots of info in lectures, but presents it in an engaging way. gives all opportunities for students to succeed on tests. very helpful

This class is so hard! I think Professor Brown tries to make it doable, but there is just a lot of information, a lot of reading, and really hard tests. He does try to help and provides lots of office hours, so if you want to get a good grade, expect to be with the TA's often.

Honestly, this class was so invigorating. I am a business student, but learned so much about the United States and how it operates. I really liked his teaching style. If you don't do the readings, you will be lost. Make sure to fill out the study guide in class during lectures so you know how to do well. Take it if you like reading

Very good professor, highly recommend. Very informative classes with solid explanations of concepts. Explicitly states what you need to do to get an A. Only gripe is that the there is a bit too much reading assigned creating a pretty big workload and he also uses his own website instead of Learning Suite and his website is a bit wonky.

Professor Brown is an awesome teacher, even though I got a C in the class. He provided so many chances to get good grades in his class, However the class relies a lot on how well you do the test. The test are all multiple choice but they are very difficult because the questions are worded hard.

he is so good!! truly passionate about what he teaches and he makes lectures fun and engaging. the tests are sometimes confusing but the class is really good

Professor Brown is a great teacher! His lectures were super engaging, and the tests and other assignments weren't too hard. This class was very informative and interesting!

Love this class! Its not easy, but you will do well if you go to class and stay on top of things. He is funny and good at teaching!

this professor is very good and the lectures are interesting, but you have to remember a lot of material for the tests. the readings are also crucial in order to do good on the test.

Great class. As long as you do the reading and put effort in this class you will do good. Make sure to look at the review guides as you prepare for the tests. The professor does a great job at teaching and cares for his students. The professor wants everyone to succeed and gives chances to do so.

Class was brutal but Professor Brown was very helpful. He always took questions and explained concepts in great detail. Class had SO much reading though with tough content. Papers were easy and manageable.

Only 5 assignments (mini essays, 500 words, easy) for the whole semester. 3 tests. Lectures are packed with info, so pay attention and go to class - the powerpoints WILL NOT CUT IT FOR TEST, you NEED to take notes during lecture. TA's rocked. Test's aren't bad if you take good notes and study. Quizzes you can get by not doing the MANY readings.

Could not recommend this class more. Brown is incredibly thoughtful and wants every student to learn. Phenomenal lectures. It is test-heavy, but he gives you so many resources to succeed (all lecture recordings are available). There is a lot of reading, but he gives you a study guide that points out what specific things you need to learn from it.

Professor Brown was amazing. I've always hated history, but I genuinely enjoyed his class. There are quite a few readings, but they are made up for by not having too many homework assignments. As long as you follow the study guide while doing the readings and watching the lectures, the exams aren't that bad.

Professor Brown was great! His class was clear and his criteria was understandable. The daily quizzes barely make a dent to your grade, but there are plenty of papers and 2 midterms that balance it out. His class is usually engaging, but sometimes it can be boring. He is a nice grader and cares deeply about each student. He's super funny and kind.

He was clear on expectations, class structure, and taught so well. Gave great lectures and explained complex ideas clearly. The class wasn't hard but was still challenging enough to keep me engaged. I walked away with a solid understanding of politics and felt like I learned something beneficial to my life in this class.

I had basic government knowledge from a class I took in HS and I was intimidated to take this class. The key to doing well in this class: he literally bases lecture off of the study guide so copy and paste it into a doc and fill out the answers as he goes through it in class. Stay caught up on the readings and you'll do fine.

Professor Brown was a really good teacher. He tried his best to help out the students, like by including "mercy rules" and things into his grading system to raise grades. His lectures were interesting, and there was a decent amount of reading due before each class, but it wasn't unmanageable. Overall it was a good class and he seemed like he cared.

There is a lot of reading for the class but if you make time to even skim, you will be ok. Pay attention for study guide terms during lectures because while the slides are posted, the verbiage isn't.

I would highly recommend Professor Brown. He is extremely organized, and although there are some readings, they are SO easy to find. He is very understanding and does not grade too harshly. If you do the BASIC work, you will pass easily. The lectures are also on Zoom, so if you can't make it in person, that is really helpful. A useful class.

I loved his lectures! He does have 5 two paragraph papers due throughout the semester and he has a kahoot quiz before every class. There are quite a bit of readings and some of the reading content is on the kahoots quiz. He's a cool guy and I actually really loved the class even though I was scared of taking poli 110.

easily one of the best professors I've had at BYU. - A bit of reading if you don't do it you probably wont get an A. (Reading shows up on kahoot and exams) - 5 super easy short essays with enjoyable topics you get to choose from a list. Not super time consuming - Lectures that you have to pay attention to, so much of exam content comes from lecture