A very interesting and enjoyable class - if you are actually interested in history and if you want to learn something. Lots of writing.

I really dug his class, but maybe only because I dig history. This is a prof that loves his subject. You have to do the readings, but he gives you wicked study guides and basically tests you on the terms. He lets you write the essay section at home(!)

he reminds me of the cartoon "king of the hill", he talks that way, so it makes the class humerous

Easy grader. Sometimes boring. Very helpful. Easy tests. Essays a bit more difficult. Not really fun but not too bad. Keeping up on the reading assignments and taking good notes is helpful (things i didn't do). I got a B with minimal effort.

This is actually pretty cool. I thought he was going to be a hard &$$, but if you respect the class and what he has to say then he'll treat you fair. Just write what he writes on the board and do his worksheet reviews and it's an easy B

very helpful teacher. if you pay attention during lecture, you'll see that the tests are very easy! Loved the class...easy A.

I liked his classes. Disagreed with his politics, but respectfully on both sides. He's a real nice guy. The Southern accent gives a picture of what he teaches

He's a good teacher, but there's just a lot of notes.

VERY EASY. Alot of notes but puts them on blackboard. He is so easy you dont need to ask him questions he tells you the questions for the tests and posts them on black board. He is definately not full of himself i think he is modest and extremely sweet. He cares very much and is extremely interested in his subject. Hes a good guy.

great guy, easy class.. go to class do what he asks and you will get an A if not easy B.. if you like no homework and easy grades then you will like this guy.. strongly recommended

The guy below me obviously wasn't serious about the class. It was a fun class, very informative. Could've gotten away with just taking notes and not reading the books. Have the whole semester to do the oral presentation. Mid-term and final are hard but easy. Great teacher!

Great Person! Just take notes, two test and one presentation. He is very clear and wants to help you.

Although he is somewhat boring, his occasional corny jokes are pretty funny. Also, he knows his stuff. You really do learn a lot in this class if you can stay awake. He's pretty easy too. All there is, is a midterm, a speech, and a final. Honestly if you take notes, you'll get an A in this class.

This teacher is very good, despite what all the people who said bad things about him, those people obviously screwed up and didn't do anything. I haven't read a single thing in the book that he told us to read, and just reviewed the power point outlines he does in class, and so far i've done really well, he does give 2 tests...

Great teacher who enjoys his subject and keeps his course open to discussion.If you keep up with the reading, do your definitions, and look over the powerpoint presentations on blackboard you will do good on the exams.Exams are m/c about 50 quest. and are on the definitions that you should be keeping up with.Grade also depends on oral presentation.

One of the best teachers at saddleback. Not an easy class but if you are looking to learn something about history you must take history from this guy. He loves it when people ask questions and can handle any questions you throw at him. I'm sure there are more easy history classes, but unlike most classes you will walk away smarter because of him.

Is VERY EASY! My only complaint is he takes role every day, lectures on powerpoint that you can get online. In the semester expect 4-5 Quizes(10 mult choice), 1 midterm(50-60 Q's, plus EASY A on take home essay), 1 final(plus EASY A take home essay), and you have an oral pres. to give (keep the class awake=easy A. Basically have a pulse to get A

Mr. Billingsley is a lovely man who is organized, professional, good-natured, and has the manners of a Southern gentleman. I highly recommend him. Warning: there's an oral report that's a major part of the grade. And tests are pretty challenging.

A very knowledgable and articulate professor. Someone called him a hick? Hardly.. just because someone speaks with a southern accent doesn't default them as a "hick," saying something like that is just ignorance. I would say that Billingsley is among the best professors at Saddleback. Has a somewhat unique teaching style that is admirable IMO.

Get off topic occasionally. Reading the chapters is all you need. Going to class counts.. Show him you care , and he'll hook you up... as he did for me

He is a pretty nice man. We only took 2 tests.. a midterm and final. 1 presentation. He is very opinionated and sticks to what he says. Showing up to class is a must and dont leave early... he hates that!

Billinsly is a great teacher because he knows how to teach American history while relating to current issues and multiple subjects. He has 4-5 online quizzes, 1 mid-term w/ essay, 1 oral presentation, attendence points, and the final (open notebook) w/ a take-home essay. Take notes from lectures, and do the chapter terms and you will do well.

Prof. Billingsley is perhaps one of the most succint, eloquent, and value-driven instructor that I've ever had in my history studies career. He also provide us with some EC for our own convenient success in the future. I like the lectures that he taught. Very helpful, take him!

Great teacher! Always willing to help and is loaded with information. Tests are on average easy and essays are hard from time to time but all in all great class! He knows his history!

He was very nice, and if you are willing to make time he will help you and go over your essays with you. He also picks a class favorite depending upon smarts.

Take lots of notes and everything will be OK. Most test questions come from his lectures and aren't very difficult. I didn't read from the book once and passed with an A. Always ask him to review your essay before the test, he will tell you what to change and you are going to get an A. One project and very little homework = easy

Great professor, quiz counts most of grade and they are online, and very easy

Fantastic teacher! Prob. the best teacher I have ever had at Saddleback! Knows his History and is always there to help you. Quizes are fairly easy- open book and essays are fairly moderate. Great choice for a History professor!

Easy class, nice professor. All quizzes are open notes, tests the same. Four 2-4pg, dbl spaced papers. He loves to discuss and think out loud...if you bring up politics or philosophy, he'll ramble the whole class. Be prepared to put your conflicting beliefs/ideas in the back seat-he gave me "D"s on papers where I disagreed with him. Very easy class

Great teacher, smart, funny, 5 essays, 5 quizzes, 2 test. Final is open note. Easy and interesting!!

Mr. Billingsley ROCKS! He is seriously one of my favorite professors at Saddleback. 5 essays, 5 quizzes, 2 finals. Counts 4 highest essays and quizzes. Available to look over your papers and answer any and all questions. Great at email response. Funny and passionate about history. Very organized and prepared. This is a MUST take class! LOVED it!

He is really passionate about history. He tends to go on tangents and his writing is somewhat illegible, but he is def. willing to help every student. Very nice and if you show effort and pay attention in class he'll cater grades to your effort as well as the quality. he drops the lowest quiz and essay score. do work, go to class/ office hours= A

He is extremely passionate about history. He tends to go on tangents and off topic and his writing needs help, very dedicated to helping the focused student succeed. he drops the lowest quiz score. Attend his office hours! SUPER SUPER helpful and he actually gives you free points on your papers for attending office hours. Minimal effort for an A

I loved Professor Billingsley's classes. Assignments are clear and relatively straightforward. He has flexible office hours. Very engaging lectures and especially interesting for history majors. He has a more radical view of history that can be very eye-opening and fascinating. I definitely recommend him as a professor. One of Saddleback's best.

I did not like Billingsly at first at all and thought about dropping the class, but after awhile he grows on you. If he sees you participating he will LOVE you. He wants you to be interested in what he is lecturing on. The essays are pretty long and tedious, but it helps you add points if you're a bad test taker. His tests are pretty hard.

LOVED HIM! He's very passionate about what he does, and is crystal clear about what he wants. Class is kinda boring, and there are 2 book reports. A quiz comes every 2-3 weeks online, and theyre fairly easy if you take notes or study. Take him, he's super nice and caring. Plus, he has a kind of forest gump accent, which was entertaining =)

Billingsley is so funny!! five quizzes(online), one mid term and a final (which you can use your notes on). His jokes are hiliarious, hes from the south, and he great teacher!!!

I really enjoyed Billingsley's class! I thought he was kind of lame at first, and while he is awfully political in his lectures, I didn't mind so much. Papers are fairly easy, he basically gave the outline to the second one. If you're into history, you'll get a kick out of it. He was really nice and likes the students he knows are into it!

His class consists of a few online quizzes, two papers based on books, a midterm and a final. He's a really good teacher for those interested in history, as I am. I had no trouble with any assignment in his class but if you don't care for history or struggle with it it may be a littler harder for you. Either way, good teacher and take him.

Really great teacher. Has some online quiz's. You do a couple of papers on books you read during the semester. Not only is he a great teacher, but he's funny as well. He's a good teacher that keeps you interested even when the chapter isn't so interesting. He does take attendance for each class, but 100% attendance isn't mandatory.

Pretty easy going guy. Has some online quizes (easy points), and a couple of books you read and then write papers on. He passes out a roll sheet, but if you miss a couple of classes its no big deal. You will have to study and read! But other than that, he's totally worth taking.

A professor that truly cares for students that demonstrate a willingness to listen and comprehend the material, which is a breeze when the lectures are as provoking as they are. It's quite rare to run into a professor that doesn't sugarcoat American history and has no issues being critical of our own nation's past, so nothing felt mundane to me.

Great history teacher! His humor and the way he teaches kept me interested. Aside from 2 essays, the homework is pretty much optional. I managed to get a B without doing any of it. His quizzes that lead up to the midterm/final are almost identical. Going to class is highly recommended!

Good professor. He definitely seems passionate about history, but for some reason, I've had a hard time paying attention. Lecture can get jumbled up and confusing at times. But online tests are easy A's and he drops lowest of the 6. You definitely need the books, they will help a LOT. Also a very helpful professor. Recommended for History fans.

Overall great teacher. He wanted us to read the book, but it's not really necessary. (I never did and got an A)The tests are really easy, and he lets us bring in any notes for the final. There are also two essays. He grades those a bit harshly, but if you ask him for help on them he will spend a good hour giving you topics and ideas. Great class!

Awesome teacher! He cares & really helps his students. He is lenient & undrstndng. He wants u to succeed but u cant slack off & expect an A to be handed to u. He is funny and likes students to be engaged in lectures. His class is NOT boring (u might find history boring, but he is not). Also he was Michael Jordan's teacher back in the day.

two essays, 6 quizzes. Harsh grader on essays. Tests are multiple choice. Notebooks allowed on Final. Passionate about history and getting students involved. I would defiantly take his class again.

This class is pretty boring, but if you go to class, pay attention, and take good notes you can get a good grade. He is a helpful teacher easy to approach. Cares about his students. There is one essay and he grades it pretty harshly.

Great teacher really enjoys history, pay attention and you'll get a good grade

Quite intelligent, interesting, and encourages students to speak up. notes are slides and as long as you review your notes, You'll Be Fine.

very tough grader when it came dow to Essays but he is a good teacher just a hard teacher when it came to essays.

Professor Billingsley class was my favorite class during the spring semester. He likes his students to interact during his lectures so participate. 2 Papers (be sure not to wait to start these, he will grade these like an english teacher), 10 online quizzes, 1 midterm(No notes) and 1 final( can use daily notes). He is very fair and a great teacher.

The best teacher I've had in my life! He is very good at reinforcing important points and his style helps students retain only necessary items from his lectures. The class isn't dependent on memorization like a lot of history classes. Billingsley's style has helped me learn more than memorization ever could, even though I don't care about history!

if you ask him to look at your essay before you turn it in he will give you a slightly higher grade. I got an a - just for doing what he asked. I loved his class although I wish we talked about ww2 more. he is interesting and is very bright

Billingsley takes care of the talking in class for the most part because he truly know what he is talking about. He can give you the history of British literature date by date from start to finish. Tough class but very worth the knowledge gained.

Very interesting professor. He gives great lectures with his North Carolina accent. He is a difficult grader on the two essays, but he's much more lenient on the midterm and final. Take his class.

He is an interesting professor. He is more than willing to help you. He assigns 2 major papers, and about 5 online quizzes, a midterm and final. The final (open-notes) consisted of 8 short (thorough) answers of terms, and an essay on a question. He is friendly and helpful. However, you may find yourself lost at times, but don't worry.

Mr. Billingsley is worth took take any history class. He respects you! He helps you in any way possible and he is just simply a fun teacher to be around.

Open book test! Very inspirational, his lectures was amazing! Very open to thoughts and open discussion! Overall great teacher

Cares about you, If you show him you care about the class. 4 total essays for class, 2 on books, and 1 for mid-term and 1 for final. If you go to him for help he is willing to proof read and give suggestions. He is a very tough grader tho on essays. Also his hand writing is very hard to read. Hard to follow his notes on the board.

Amazing teacher, fun to just show up to his class, a little tough on grading the essays(4 of them)but only because he really knows his history. Just talks the entire class and you take notes, very interesting none-the-less. He cares for you if you let him. If you have to take history I recommend doing it with him.

this class is pretty straight forward. 2 papers and a mid term and final are what the class is based on. No homework. He's nice. If you need him to look over your essay he gives great feedback. easy B have to work for an A.

Professor Billingsley is a very nice man. If you show you care he will go way out of his way to help you even if you don't ask for it. His assignment arent THAT easy but if you just put some time and effort into it then you'll get an A. Overall good guy and work isn't too bad

Really knowledgeable and interesting guy. The honors humanities class with him & Cavazzi is the best. He's a tough grader on essays, but really does care and want to help you. Put in the effort & go to his office hours - there is no reason you shouldn't get an A.

Witty, compassionate, and overall a great professor. He sometimes uses the powerpoints but he prefers talking, if youre not a detailed note taker its really helpful to refer back to his powerpoints he makes available. but DO take notes because the final is open note. 2 essays, 2 exams (midterm & final noncummulative) and 5/6 online quizzes.

Professor Billingsley is not only a great educator but a great person as well. You definitely have to work for your grade, but he's helpful Make sure to participate and listen. You'll learn a lot in his class. As long as you thoroughly explain in the discussion questions and format your paper correctly, (ask him how) you'll be okay.

Billingsley's passionate approach to history helped inspire my choice of a major. More than willing to help students improve their grades on essays and gives excellent lectures, just be sure to read from the textbook and study if you want that A. Mid-term/Final (with in-class essays), over 5 online quizzes, and 2 outside essays. He's really good!

Prof Billingsley is really a caring teacher. I really messed up with my first test and essay and did ok on my quizzes but I studied really hard on the final exam and put in a lot of effort on my last essay and ended up pulling my grade up 10%. I was already stoked to see that but then he rounded my grade up to a B. Nicest guy ever!!!

Professor Billingsley is honestly one of the sweetest professors I've had. First, his history 17 class was enjoyable because he lectures with enthusiasm and gives you real history without trying to sugarcoat. He's also super helpful with essay feedback and doesn't hesitate to help anyone out with their essays. Just make sure to do the readings!!

Billingsley is super nice and easy to talk to. He is super specific in his feedback and wants you to do well in his classes. he lectures a lot but thats cause he really cares about what hes talking about. hes really invested in his classes and students which is a good thing to take advantage of in order to get an A. Lots of writing assignments.

Great professor who really knows his stuff. He is such a sweet prof. and makes lectures fun. Do well on quizzes(online) and do not procrastinate on the reading assignment essays(2- try on them). 1 midterm and final with 2 easy essays with them. If you put a bit of effort into the class and RESPECT him, you can get a B.

Billingsley really goes out of his way to offer any assistance needed to go along with his intriguing lectures. Class work consists of some light reading with a weekly short summary of the passages. The midterm and final includes both multiple-choice questions and an in-class essay. You also have all semester to complete your research project.

Bill is an amazing professor who cares about what he is doing. I love his class, and although he does talk a lot and is a little fast in his lectures, I find the online quizzes easy (there are 5-6), the papers, (two of them), are a bit of a handful, but if you see him and go over it with him, it'll help you get an A.

He is one of the most interesting teachers I have ever had. Class is all lectures, but he posts them online. His 2 essays are hard, but you can pass (he helps you if you see him). He posts terms for the midterm and final (study them). You also have about 5 online quizzes, they will help your grade. I would recomend him.

Professor Billingsley is passionate about teaching. His class is heavy lecture but he explains topics thoroughly. He truly cares about student success and offers help. Attendance is a must! He is a tough grader but if you are present and do your work, you will be fine!

He is really caring about his students, if you show interest in his class and actually show up. You don't have to show up to class, but he does go over notes all his classes. He makes jokes every now & then, class was relazing. You do have to study for his tests (he has study guides)

Great professor! Two papers. On exams there are essays, but he gives you the prompt ahead of time to memorize your answer. There are quizzes too. He gives you the multiple choice for the quizzes, so its easy to get a high grade if you study. Visit his office hours, and read the books for the paper. He will proof read your paper! Nice and caring too

Dr. Billingsley knows his material and the class was very informative. As with anything, the more dedication and attention you give to anything the better the outcome. The course is comprehensive and he is very caring. If you do your work and submit on time you would receive at least a B. Dr. Billingsley also emails back very quickly.

Loved taking his and Professor Cavazzi's Honors Post Modern Humanities course. It was extremely challenging for me, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Seriously, take advantage of their office hours and send your papers to them. The topics are very abstract but they are so interesting and I've learned so much.

Professor Billingsley is very detailed in his syllabus of what is expected in this course. He is also available outside of class to answer questions you may have about exams and assignments. I really enjoyed him as a professor and I learned a lot in his class.

Professor Billingsley is a great professor. I took him with Professor Deidre Cavazzi and Prof Billingsley is a kind hearted person. He is very knowledgable on history and has some very interesting perspectives on things. It does require some work to get a good grade on papers but if you apply his feedback into future ones you'll do great!

I took Dr. Billingsley for History 17 after taking his History course. I really appreciate the time that he took to answer each and every one of my questions. The material that he provides by way of videos, music, availability via Zoom is impressive. If you invest the time in the course you will do very well and enjoy the course as well.

You will have to work for your grade but he is a great teacher

I have absolutely loved taking Professor Billingsley's HIST 17 course!! He made learning history a lot of fun, and he is so passionate and engaged! His lectures are everything!!! I can honestly say I read maybe 1 chapter of the free textbook. READ THE LECTURES/PPTs!!! His course is a MUST!!! He has office hours, too!

You will definitely need to read the textbook and lectures for the weekly discussion boards and three writing assignments. He expects you to write formally with structure and paragraph format. He seems disorganized. He gives well thought out feedback on every assignment. He cares deeply for history and wants you to succeed as a student.

Loved taking this class with him and Prof. Cavazzi. Soo knowledgeable and really wants students to thrive. He will press you for questions during sessions but it will help grow your critical thinking abilities. Seems intimidating at first but I learned a lot from him! Class itself is heavy with materials so be prepared to put in the work to succeed

I took this course with Professor Cavazzi and Billingsley. They are such a fantastic duo! Both professors genuinely care about their students and want the best for them. Professor Billingsley is very caring and gives excellent feedback on the assignments and essays! The topics are fun and interesting as well! Definitely take this class!

He is a great professor but a harsh grader regarding discussion posts. It needs a lot of evidence and detail to get a total score. Reading the textbook and lectures is a must to complete these discussions but overall getting an A is doable.

Professor Billingsley's HIS17 course is challenging but rewarding. He grades harshly, so staying on top of readings, lectures, and assignments is key. Luckily, unstuck ai and the free textbook can help make study prep a breeze.

If you ask for help, he goes above and beyond to ensure your success in his class. Billingsley made a tremendous effort to help me complete my research for this course. He also guided me through presenting at two research conferences! If you ask him for help, he is always willing to assist you to the best of his ability. He's a man who truly cares.

Professor Billingsley's online history 17 class was pretty easy, there's one discussion post every week with occasional quizzes. He's a picky grader so as long as you write a detailed summary of everything he wrote in his 10-20pg lecture then you'll be fine. The one issue I have is that he is very liberal & tries to push his views on students.

This was a simple and non-stressful online class. Though I didn't meet the professor in person, their teaching was clear, and the course was well-structured. Overall, a positive experience. agree he is a picky grader and wants you to do a lot compared to others professors. he fully reads your work and give you like a three paragraph response.

Great teacher with an extremely interesting class!!!! Definitely want to take again

I definitely recommend taking Prof Billingsley class. His homework are discussions and replying to peers which is not difficult to do since he gives you a week to get it done and as long as you are on track, reading the textbook and his lectures you'll be fine. Overall i would definitely take his class again as he shows he cares about his students!