Great class and he really knows what he's talking about. Class is always packed

Great guy. Loved the class. Hard to get in his class.

Great teacher!!! Among the best in SMC.

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very smart, class is packed, and cute in a way

he is a great teacher

This is the class to take if you need a history class. The exams are fairly easy-2 midterms and a final. Lectures can get boring, but Stiles is a great teacher.

Mr. Stilles is very nice, straightforward, and clear. He explans the events just as an interesting story that you will remember. I am a business major, and I really enjoyed his class. I don't think anyone could be better than him.

people were telling me mr stiles is an easy teacher but when i took him this past fall i had no idea i was gonna have to work so hard. u have to write ur own notes and study from the book. the book was very hard to read. should change books.

Stiles is a lot of fun. All you have to do is pay attention and its easy to do well.

BEST TEACHER EVER. JUST LISTEN AND TAKE GOOD NOTES AND YOU SHOULD GET AN A!

This is a great teacher! His lectures may seem boring at the beginning but it's worth it. His tests are very easy and he gives the study guide for it.

He's a great teacher.Listen and take notes and you will do good in class, but make sure you take good notes.

go to class, listen, take notes = A. very intelligent guy, really knows his stuff. lectures arent as boring as some other history profs. keep up w/whats going on in class and book reading will be minimal. if u dont attend class...well...your screwed.

He made me want to change my major to history and get into teaching. Full of interesting facts and keeps one's attention all the time.

Has a few quizes, but can drop one. All of his quizes are EXTREMELY easy, all MC. But midterm has essay questions. DO need to study to get an A. He's a very funny & nice teacher. Would recommend to take him.

Very good professor. Knows his History. The tests are easy if you just read the book a bit and pay attention to his lectures. I never took notes and got an A. Study guide he gives is very helpful.

The best history teacher i have had at smc. Quizzes are easy. Go tolectures, take notes and that's it. He goes over everything in class. If you want a History class where you actually learn and it's fun, then you need to take him.

An awesome professor that makes history extremely fun & easy to understand! His lectures are quite interesting & this guy really knows his stuff. One of the best in SMC! Take him!

GREAT TEACHER

He is a great teacher. His tests are not only easy, but he has a great skill for teaching. You should really take him. I learned a lot. He also has a great personality. But be careful, there are lots of students, so it might get cramped.

Simply the best history professor in the world. Chris Stiles makes the mundane fascinating - He brings history to life. His trips to the monastery are a must. I hated history before taking his classes! Now I love it!

This professor is the best of all. He is very helpful and clear about his notes. He gives study guides before the tests. He may seem boring sometimes but at the end you'll thank God for taking his class.

Simply the greatest human being on earth. He is the best professor youre ever going to get lectured by. No words can describe him thats how good he is. Quiz are a piece of cake in addition to midterm and final. Just go to class, listen and dont act like a fool and you wont regret the experience!!!!!

Dude awsome teacher!!!! I luved his class very easy, just come to class take notes and listen, everything he lectures in class is on the tests and final. Highly recommeneded

HE GOT HARDER. NOT an easy A. Doesnt take attendence which is great b/c his lectures are kinda boring. he may be an easy B and a garanteed pass but not an easy A. multiple qiuzes, a midterm, and a final which is cumulative. OVERALL, this professor is OK. BUT not as easy as specified below

Most understanding person I ever met. Just go to class and take notes. Nothing not discussed in class is on the Final or Midterm. Multiple Choice Final which was really sweet.

he is such a sweetheart (and really hot!) he's class is pretty easy, and b4 anytest, if pay atention,he says ALL the answes to the test! just take good notes at his lectures and ull do great!

his class was good, history is my least favorite subject but he made it a lot of fun and very easy for me!!!

nicest teacher. easy class all u need to do is take good notes and u got the A

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I usually tend to stay away from these websites, however, I felt Prof. Stiles to be such a stand up teacher that not leaving future reference for potential students in question of whether or not to take his class, would only be doing them a disservice. Take his class. His lectures are fascinating:)

pretty cool. HARDER, but always available to help you out. I like him, he's a funny guy.

Unquestionably wonderful! I went through a difficult time this semester- Aside from being a brilliant educator, he adheres to all qualifications pertaining to a helpful mentor. I am a UCLA student, and I have yet to come across a teacher worthy of such praise. Take his class.

good teacher. very clear and easy. 4 multiple guess quizzes and he drops your lowest score. 1 essay midterm and one final (also multiple choice). no homework, no papers. he is a bit scary, but very likeable.

Marvelous teacher!The best there is!If you hate history – you’ll love it! His lectures will make you an addict for more and more to come! Pr.Stiles is a fascinating, captivating and amazing story teller. You’ll be sitting there with your mouth opened while history unfolds itself in front of your eyes! I absolutely loved him for both of the classes!

Great guy. good teacher. Yes, he's easy, but his lectures are long and sometimes a little boring. You have to like history to be interested. Don't be a jackass and you will be fine. Study for the mditerm, the rest is a breeze.

This class is not as easy as everyone says it is. You have to actually pay attention. Class gets boring and midterm is hard. I got a B

as picky as I am on history teachers, I believe this guy is just simply one of the best. He is not really that easy, especially the midterm essay requires studying. But Just having him there for you is a gift. strongly recommanded.

ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSOR IN MANY DIFFERENT WAY. HIS CLASSES ALWAYS FILL TO THE END. HE TEACH ME AND OTHER, HOW TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD. THANKS PROFESSOR STILES.

Awsome man, honest and loyal. Be the same and he'll treat you the same. I must say one of the best teachers I have had here at SMC.

He is tight because even though he's a guy professor- he doesn't favor girl students (we all know how that works here at SMC.FINALLY!) His lectures are intersting, and his class isn't that bad. Definitely worth taking. I'm taking him again in fall.

Easy teacher! Just do well on all the quizzes

greatest teacher. so clear, helpful and understanding.

What? The fool below me is TRIPPIN! Stiles is easy as pie and yeah- liking history helps. Just like if you like english you will do a good job, or if you like math you will do a good job. Easiest history class at SMC and he's not intimidating if you take the time to see him on his office hours for ?'s. Stiles is way chill!

he is simply the "BEST"!!!

He is the BEST History Teacher in SMC. Funny explains well. Highly recommended.

Hes a good teacher and is always ready to help you. Honestly it's not a joke because you do have to study to do well on his tests. If you do study you're guaranteed an A.

He is an outstanding professor. Class was Western Civ 1 which I was dreading taking. He made it fun and interesting, relating the historical content to today's life. Is helpful when there are questions, and if you take good notes and study you should be fine with the tests.

the best professor at smc period!

iteresting.nice.helpful.easy A. makes history easy to understand and interesting. take his class, you wont regret it.

Great professor. He gives you a well-rounded look at the subject, even the tangents he is apt to go on are really interesting. Never tests on anything not discussed in class, reading is necessary but secondary. Fun professor who cares about his students, very acessible by email/office hours. One of the best classes I have taken.

I wish i would have known about him before I took stromberg because he is easy. Test are easy and he gives you a study guide to help you pass. I recommend him

by far the greatest professor on the face of this earth!

His sense of humor makes the class. Honestly, he is HILARIOUS and that is why I keep taking him. Relates history to college students. thats hard to do, and he does it well and not only well but with a sense of humor. Greaaattttt teacher. highly recommended

PROFESSOR STILES PLEASE CHANGE YOUR GRADING FORMAT. WE THOUGHT YOU WERE EASY, AND YOUR NOT ANYMORE! BUMMER. WHAT HAPPENED MAN?!?

greatest teacher! i wish he taught more classes i took all four with him and hope i could take more! hes simply the best!

Great profssor. He lives history and makes it very interesting and enjoyable. Leaves you wanting more. His tests are fair if you put in the time and listen. Be assured what he says will be on his tests. If he had more classes I'd take them all.

He is the easiest history prof in smc. Very funny dude, take him!

He is funny and not hard. Well, it depends on each person, but I think if you are good at memorizing terms and listening, you'll be fine. His quizes are easy, but final exam is harder!!! Make sure you get a good score for every quize.

I am not sure about previous student common. As far as I know no body were dropping his class. The rule is if you got three “A’s” you don’t have to take final and many students did not show up. His tests are easy and can get "A" easily, if you are pay attention his lectures and not to concern only getting grade “A” first. A study note is the key!

What a great teacher. Generous of spirit, funny, smart, challenging, enthusiastic. Made history the beautiful, complex story that it is, instead of a pile of dead facts.

Honestly- you would be a fool to take another professor for history. Stiles is so nice and laid back that coming to class isn't really an obligation, but more FUN than anything else. Not the most brilliant lectures, but very entertaining and enjoyable. Its like watching a good movie every class period- plus the tests are a piece of cake.

Prof. Stiles is great. I am a history major and the more of his lectures I sit through the more I am certain that I want to study more of the subject. He makes particularly boring parts of history actually sound exciting. The quizzes arent too hard and he drops one of them anyway. He kind of reminds me of Will from Will & Grace in a strange way.

Best History Professor in SMC. He is very smart, his class is very interesting, u never get bored, and his exams are easy. You should buy the required book for ur own use, but other that that u dont need it. Exams consist from his lectures. Very Easy, Very Fun

I love this guy! Students friend who loves students!

This has to be one of my most enjoyable classes. I went in thinkin it was gonna be a drag now im thinkin about becoming a history major. Even if this class was not required id take it.

One of the most dedicated teachers at SMC. Truely passionate about his job. 3 exams and a final. He gives a study guide telling you exactly whats on the test. If you are happy with your grade at the end, you dont have to take the final. Very clear and helpful. Great class.

The best history teacher I've ever had. I had a 3 hour class with him and was completely entertained every minute of it. He tells history like a story, not a gruling regiment of facts and dates. Friendly and down to earth. Exams are simple, short essays. You'd have to be stupid not to get an A.

Exactly what the comment below said!

Professor Stiles is nice, indeed. He seems like he know what he's talking about, but if you've ever had the pleasure of learning under a Professor that is genuinely passionate about their subject, you will note the difference between that person and Stiles. He's easy, but he likes history probably as much as you do...which isn't much.

When I read most of the reviews I thought, wow this guy seems great! Don't be fooled. Boring lectures, tons of terms to memorize without really understanding. I got an A in the class but I had to devote A LOT of study time. I love history and this guy even made Henry VIII seem boring. He is funny, nice and approachable and that means a lot but he doesn't seem very passionate about his subject any more which makes the class almost painful to sit through.

He is a teachable man. He does make the lecture as if is a live theater from Shakespeare. I heard students that were not into history, & did listen to his awesome lectures with interest. But don't talk to your classmate as its annoying to him,& the everybody, and he will kick you out politely:) Those students deserve to be drop instead.

Stiles is very clear about what he wants from his students, his information is clear, and makes the class fun. He gives all the information needed to get an A in the class and its interesting too. Four tests drop one and yes you can drop the final. take this class.

Excellent Professor. Has great knowledge of the history that he teaches. He is a man of the people and wants you to do well. He gives you every chance to get a good grade. The lectures are interesting and presented in a story telling way, which does not bore.

Excellent Professor. I Highly recommend, You dont use hte books at all, he has 4 exams including the final. Gives you a study guide from each test. Very understanding and will help you. He Knows his stuff. Take him for a chill history class, you can either choose to pay attention or fall asleep, your choice

He is cool! His class is extremely interesting and useful. You would learn much more in History. Test is fine if you had paid attention in class. I think he is the best professor in this college. Highly recommended!

stiles is a great teacher... with great hair! lol honestly his class is easy but you have to study when it comes to the tests. hes clear with his notes and about what is going to be on the test...(no suprises) which is good. he drops your lowest test so if your happy with your grade at the end of the semester you dont have to take the final!!

His lectures are fun to listen to and informative. His test is almost a take-home test, since you know the questions that will be on it beforehand. Extremely easy course, even allows you to skip the final if you are happy with your grade.

This guy should teach every class at SMC. He gives you all hte info you need to get an A, you just have to listen, and when you're listening to him its not that hard. He knows a lot about his subject and tries his best to convey this information to students. He deserves a raise!

Love this guy. Show up to 6 classes, and you can still get an A. Test days, and 2 classes later to get the next study guide. Tests are VERY EASY, just be prepared. Class was fun to attend, the days I showed up. :)

proff stiles is the most amazing professor on the face of this planet. He is so understanding and caring, and just the best man alive. One day i just went to talk to him about something, and i ended up just chilling with the man, hes just the best. take him 100% im taking all his history classes.

The best teacher ever. Very understanding and nice on top of that very easy class. Take notes study the study guide. Gives you all the questions and essays ahead of time. Very good. He goes on many tangents and talks alot but other than that great teacher

He's honestly 1 of the best professors I've ever had! Prior 2 his class, I had little interest in History & now it's 1 of my favorite subjects. He makes it fun & I actually remember what he taught, even from my first class w/ him over a year ago. Tests are not too hard if u take notes. Highly recommend him!!! I just wish he taught more subjects.

really really nice guy. if you already know a lot about history you won't learn much new info, but the class is still enjoyable. he is very fair and understanding, a wonderful grader, and he genuinely wants his students to do well. he lets you know what to study before the tests, and if you don't get an A it's your own fault! definitely recommended

Outstanding teacher. Great storyteller, I can remember nearly all his lectures. If you don't get an A, it's your own fault. No surprises on the test and he is very helpful. Great to talk to outside of class, as he is a really intelligent man. I only used my notes and passed with a high A.

Professor Stiles is one of the greatest professors in the college. 4 test, 1 dropped, and there are no suprises. Gives you study guide, and he chooses 3 terms from them. Last two tests are multiple choice, and they are so easy. Just study the study guide and you will get an A. Requires moderate amount of studying though.

Professor Stiles is a brilliant teacher. Take him if you get a chance. He is the best history teacher I've had so far. It's a privelage to have him as a teacher. Great man. Highly recommended!

His the nicest professor at SMC. so caring and understanding about his students. his lectures are enjoyable but i dont know why ppl think his an easy A cuz his not. for me and my friends, we had to work HARD to earn A. last exam(multiple choice) was not easy.. some ques were tricky.. but i if u put effort to study for exams and work hard its A

his pretty good for history class.. I studied SUPER hard for his exams but most people made cheat sheets or copied smart people during the test. MOST students are so loud and annoying with their blackberries.. its hard to hear his lectures... people follow you to copy your notes if they think you are smart for some reason.

Well organized Professor. He maintained to keep the class awake although it was until 10PM. You will pass with flying colors if you know the studyguide.

3 test and final study guide for all give 2nd week. Drops lowest test, you dont have to take final if your happy with your grade. LOVED his lectures, kept them interesting and made me laugh. Attendance is not necessary at all, just show up for the tests if you want but its so much easier if you just show up to class. Take him, totally worth it!

Awesome teacher, take this class even though it isn't required. It will seriously bring up your GPA, no assignments due, no homework, you absolutely do not have to do the assigned reading. Just go to class, take good notes, look over them before the exams. EASY if you pay the slightest bit of attention. Also, he cancels a lot of classes!

I got average A on the first 3 exams and I did not have to the final. Awesome. It is not an easy A, because you do have to study. English is not my first language, so I did read book as well. Many students just study notes. He made the history alive. Great teacher and I start loving history because of him!

Very good history class! He is a great lecturer and very helpful.. just be respectful he doesnt like people chatting in class or texting so dont do it, not a hard class. Do the readings and study the book and you'll be fine. Final is optional if you do well on first 3 exams which is nice. I recommend this teacher!

Great teacher! definatley knows what he is talking about. Passionate in his teachings, ask any question and he will answer it. Study and you have the A.

Stiles is amazing. He's so clear and is really helpful. Study and its an easy A

This professor is the best professor i ever had at smc. I hate when teachers are using slideshows and just reads from the slides, this professor does the opposite. He does not have any notes, he just knows EVERYTHING. Amazing. I took notes in class, never even bought the book. Got an A. Very interesting and fun. Loved it!!

AWESOME PROF!! subject was very boring for me though. take good notes, study using flashcards and know EVERYTHING about all terms!! WRITE DOWN AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN FOR FULL CREDIT!! for test #3, it was VERY VERY EASY!!! do not stress like i did before i took it. VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD QUESTIONS AND VERY EASY! TAKE THIS PROF, if not then KENT!

Professor Stiles is one of the best at SMC. Lectures are like stories, nice to listen to. Study well for the tests and you will get A. On top of that, amiable guy. Recommend him highly!

HE IS GREAT! I like him a lot!

HE IS GREAT! I enjoyed his class. You should take his class!!

Just study the book,go to his class and get an A!

very easy a. don't even need a book. just listen to lectures. i got either 99% or 100% on each test. he's very lenient with dates & is very clear on what he wants you to put on the test. you can't cheat, but you really don't need to

Great class... Dont know why his class seems crowded forever!!! Easy Exams... Lectures were like listening to someone telling stories. EASY A!!! TAKE IT!!!

Very good professor. Knows his History. The tests are easy if you just read the book a bit and pay attention to his lectures. I never took notes and got an A. Study guide he gives is very helpful. Grat one. Take him and get your A

Really cool guy. He has tons of office hours, so if you ever want to chat or need help, he is more than willing. Never rude, but not a pushover either. Very fair. He's strangely obsessed with Britain, but that's cool. He really knows his history and LOVES teaching. He can go on tangents,but his class is clear and he gives outlines about tests.ENJOY

A terrific teacher, Makes sure that there are no surprises on tests!

Oh. My. God. This is the easiest class I've taken at SMC, and I mean that positively. He's CRYSTAL clear, lectures are fun and interesting, and he tells you exactly what's on the tests. If you don't get an A it's because you just don't care. He's one of a dying breed- educators actually concerned with ensuring you learn things.

Fantastica person!!! Great charactresity!! This person know a lot about history. Makes you love it and does not make you board. 3 Exams+1final, which he will drop the lowest score. So do good on first 3, and don't do the final. Great class. Get all of your History classes with him!!

Greatest class I have ever taken. Lectures are entertaining, funny and sound more like stories than history lectures. Study guide and tests are more than fair and very straight forward.

Stiles is awesome! Took his History 4 class this Fall semester. It was super easy. Gives very simple study guides. Covers everything on the tests. You will not regret taking his class. Oh, just don't talk when he's in the middle of something. It really annoys him. Haha

Stiles is a great teacher and very helpful as well.You have to actually study hard for the exams and attend class.He is a hard grader on the writing exams,but the multiple choice tests are pretty straight forward.

Best teacher ever. very clear. be respectful

This class is really boring but it's definitely an easy A. 3 exams plus final and drops lowest score including the final. Provides study guide and all the exams come straight off of the study guide. Take his class if you want an easy A!

Professor Stiles is amazing. His way of teaching the class is definitely different from other history classes. I truly enjoyed his class. There were 3 exams, 2 of which you are required to define terms and write an essay. The final was multiple choice. Attend class everyday & you're guaranteed an A.

Great professor

Quite possibly the most entertaining teacher on the entire campus, I found I almost never needed to study because of how well he commands the classroom. He turns every lesson into a memorable anecdote that sticks in your brain. I don't mean he makes the subject matter silly either, he really knows his History but just amazing charisma. Great Class

Great Professor. Funny. Helpful. His teaching methods work. Would recommend him if you are a responsible student.

He is overated. His exams are not very easy. Attendance is not neccessary. No extra credit. Simply 3 exams. Two are written. One is multiple choice. Final is not mandatory.I got an A. But, I studied a lot.

Easy class. He gives you the answers on the powerpoint presentations. All you have to do is go to class and take notes. I never used the textbook.

The best history professor at SMC. I have learned so much from him. Teaches history as if he's telling a story. Three simple exams. Come to class, take notes, and listen. If you thought this class was hard, it was because you either didn't attend class or didn't listen when you were in class.Don't be lazy. EASY A! Take him!

he teaches in a fun way he tries to keep class as fun as possible. his test are straight forward but his class is based on the lecture if you pay attention you will pass but if you dont the book will help you by very little

he teaches in a fun way he tries to keep class as fun as possible. his test are straight forward but his class is based on the lecture if you pay attention you will pass but if you dont the book will help you by very little . he is cool tho great teacher

A year later I still miss this amazing professor! The BEST, he has every quality that is good in a professor. Clear expectations, helpful study guides, organized, brilliant lecture, SOO FUNNIE. Very gifted man makes learning a TON virtually effortless. Apply to present world situations. Truly exceptional man... and yes he is beautiful.

Great professor. Just go to class and take notes and you will be fine. Drops lowest exam, plenty of office hours if you need clarification.

Professor Stiles is the mot amazing professor on campus. You must show up to class, take notes, pay attention and you will do well. He makes you want to change your major to History!!!

Do not have to show up to class, but it is helpful. He gives you a study guide as to what exactly to study. Only 3tests and a final, lowest score is dropped. Very funny proffessor but you need to work hard to get an A.

Best professor! Really nice, interesting and knowledgeable. Attendance isnt mandatory, but I would not miss any class cuz u can learn so much from him. It's not easy for me to get an A or B(not sure yet)since I am an international student, and there are so many terms. Just take notes and study for that, u can at least get a B for sure!! Love him!!!

Stiles is an awesome professor and one of the best at SMC. I just finished up my History AA-T at SMC and took Hist 1 & 4 ( 4 was not required but easy) with him. Straightforward lectures, 4 exams total, drop lowest. I actually missed the 2nd exam and completely missed the final, but he let me make it up after I emailed him. That was beyond cool.

Having graduated a long time ago, I decided to go back to college and take some history classes; as luck would have it, I fell upon Professor Stiles. His lectures are instructional, straightforward, and very humorous. Just shut your mouth during lectures (should you even decide to attend), study provided terms, and you'll be fine. Sweet hair too!

You've got 3 tests with short essay answers and the final is multiple choice. Take notes and you'll do fine on them. His lectures are fun but people tend to skip class. Those who do, do worse on tests (due to lack of notes). Easy A's if you pay attention. DO NOT SIT IN THE BACK ON YOUR PHONE OR LAPTOP. He will call you on it.

Stiles is a really cool professor. Quizzes and tests are very easy if you know the ID terms he gives you on the study guide. He hates when students talk and are on their laptops in the back, so be prepared to pay attention. overall easy A would recommend to anyone that cares about their GPA

Great professor, he explains the material thoroughly. A study guide is provided. In order to pass his class with an A, you must be very specific and list all possible answers to the terms given in his exams.

Okay here's the trick in passing his class. Don't expect a pop quiz ever, UNLESS, he says something like "oh on Thursday there may or may not be a pop quiz." DO NOT FORGET to ask him what section this hypothetical quiz is on, or you may study the wrong chapter. He's an easy A, but I got a B because I had a lot of things going on. Do take notes!

Prof. Stiles is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had at SMC. He is hilarious, genuinely cares about what he is lecturing, and is very clear about tests and when to study for pop quizzes. Be warned - if writing is very difficult for you, this may not be the class for you. The first two exams are definition and essay; but I still got an A.

Best professor I've ever had. His lectures are so interesting. I took the 3 hour Wednesday evening class and never got bored. I learned and retained so much from him. He does have a lot of students so it does take a while to get grades updated.

One of the best teachers at SMC! His lectures are amazing and will keep you hooked! Makes History very interesting and you will learn so much! His tests are short answers + short essay but he gives you a study guide so you know exactly what to expect! Final is multiple choice. Take him he's a gem!

I really enjoyed Prof. Stiles class. His lectures are very interesting and he really knows his stuff. I did notice that he pays attention to detail, so apply as many to your free response answers. I honestly didn't study for this class at all. I ended up with a high B and would've gotten an A if I had reviewed my notes.

Amazing professor. He's super articulate and knowledgeable. I absolutely loved his class. It is a lot of reading. He does pop quiz's sometimes so show up to class, he also gives hints about tests and quiz's to help those who show up and stay through class. 2 written midterms and a mult choice final which wasn't difficult. Will take again.

Amazing teacher, great lectures, clear grading criteria & clear about the structure of his exams. Three exams (Final is multiple choice) and four assignments to do at home.

My favorite professor at SMC! Amazing professor who not only cares about his students, but takes time out of his day to get know each and every one. Fantastic lectures throughout which you can tell how knowledgeable he really is. Went to his office hours multiple times and he was willing to help me as much as humanly possible. Sweetest ever!

Take this class if you like history. Take this class if you don't give a hoot about history. Stiles is clear about his expectations, and his lectures are fascinating to boot. The first two tests were essays, the final is multiple choice. Not hard to get an A. Really nice guy too. A little jaded, but it's SMC. So am I. Highly recommended!

He's pretty cool. Lectures can get long and he gets off topic, but he's passionate and interesting enough. Tests are easy - he gives you a study guide with terms you need to know for the test. Tacked on 5 points of extra credit on the final just for being there. You don't really need the book; it's just a supplement for his slides. Very doable A.

Hands down my absolute favorite professor in the entire world! Went to his office hours a ridiculous amount of times and he never made me feel like I was bothering him. Lectures are super interesting & exams are pretty easy if you study! If you don't study, you'll fail. Really kind guy and great professor. Would recommend a million times over!

If you follow everything he says you will get an A ; he's very caring and really wants you to succeed. You have to take him for history 1.

Stiles is super laid back. Do the quizzes, read the book and take notes. If you want a funny and interesting lecture that adds to your understanding of what history is then show up to class.

Very interesting course! The textbook is well written and the lectures are amazing. Weekly quizzes, mid term, 3 assignments, and a final. Final was 50 question all multiple choice, and he gave a great study guide. Do all the work and you'll get an A. Easy yet amazing class!

Taking History 1 with Professor Stiles was wonderful! The class is set up in a very clear manner. The final was 50 multiple choice questions, study guide is GREAT (look back at the slides for all the answers!). Keep up to date on weekly reading and quiz's and you will be fine! Everyone should take this class! Its really interesting!

An understanding professor who gives clear lectures and guidelines. Multi choice exams, weekly 1 chapter reading + online quiz on chapter, 3-4 short analysis worksheets. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

1 online quiz every weekend it is only 5 questions, 2 primary source analysis and drops your two lowest quiz grades. Final is 50 questions multiple choice cumulative he gives you a study guide. HE TAKES LONG TO GRADE YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE ANALYSIS EVEN AFTER FINALS. Anyways easy A.

He makes very concise powerpoint slides for his lectures with nice visuals. Good sense of humor and easygoing. As long as you do the reading, study the powerpoint slides, and do the assignments - easy A.

Professor stiles is AMAZING. His lectures are really inspiring, the presentations are clear and concise. He's also hilarious. Online quizzes every weekend (5 questions), two primary source analysis, 1 final exam (50 MCQ). I enjoyed his class, learned a lot. Do your readings, review his study guide, do that and you'll get an A for sure!!!

Professor Stiles is a wonderful and very funny! I was fascinated by the stories he told in lecture. He really loves history and likes to talk about the places he has been. Keep up with the quizzes, which means read and take notes for the chapter ahead each week. He drops two lowest scores. Go to class, you will pass. Best History Professor!

Makes lectures enjoyable, really nice and straight forward. You can tell he is so passionate about History which is why he makes it so interesting! I even forgot what work we did because it was that minimal and easy! ANYONE can earn an A in his class(: TAKE HIM, thank me later. P.S. I had him for two classes in the same semester!

If you want an easy A while at the same time learning a great deal about British history this is the professor for you. Keep up on the reading quizzes and you'll do fine. Essays are really just short responses to primary sources, easy. Final exam is all multiple choice and a breeze if you've paid attention to lectures and the textbook.

Dr. Stiles was a fantastic professor, and I really learned a lot from him. He is a great lecturer, and really is passionate about British history. Quizzes were online, once a week, and were very manageable. We had two primary source assignments, which he graded fairly, and a final exam. I would very highly recommend him.

Stiles undoubtedly the best professor I have ever had. He is charismatic and passionate about his field, gives engaging and funny lectures, and the work he gives teaches the material well without overloading the student. I've taken all of his courses, and would do so again just for the fun. What are you waiting for? Take his class!

Professor Stiles is amazing. He posts the slides online. There are weekly quizzes online which he drops the 2 lowest grades and also 2 primary sources analysis, no midterm, and 1 final based on the study guide and lecture notes. EASY A. 5 points of extra credit on the final.

This class was ridiculously easy. No tests, only weekly online quizzes and the final. Two papers in the semester that are graded easily. This class is all lectures, which do drone on a lot and go slow. If you are able to listen to history for an hour and 20 minutes, this class is a great choice and you will get an A.

Professor stiles Uses PowerPoint for his lectures, which keep you interested. You have to keep up with reading, at least a chapter a week for the online quizzes, which do make a difference. Two essay style tests, and a cumulative multiple choice final. Overall, if you keep up with reading, and lectures you should get an A.

One of the best professors at this college. Down to Earth, infectious sense of humor, great lecturer, has simple and straightforward coursework.

I have long since transferred from Santa Monica College and I've just graduated from my wonderful university, but Professor Stiles will forever remain one of the greatest professors that I've ever encountered in my academic career. Ignore the one-star reviews because Professor Stiles is the best of the best. Take his classes, you won't regret it!

Lectures every day do get boring and he gets mad if you're not paying attention. Make flash cards of all the terms for the tests and you will pass.

Professor Stiles is an amazing teacher. I was scared when classes moved online but it actually made the class much easier. He pre-records his lectures into a YouTube video which is much easier to follow and he assigns a 5 question chapter quiz every week. You have to read ALOT. Quiz every week, 3 Midterms, and 1 Final

Prof. Stiles is a great professor! Overall a really wonderful human, he made online class during the pandemic extremely enjoyable and not too difficult. If you have the chance to take him I would HIGHLY recommend :)

I took hist3 fall 2020, and it was great!! There's 1 reading quiz per week, which is easy if you read the textbook. There's also a discussion post per week, and a multiple choice midterm and final. He also assigns online readings, prerecorded lectures, and documentaries to watch, but it really helps if you find the material interesting!! Highly rec

Loved Professor Stiles! Once a week you take a 5-question quiz about the material you learned about that week, then a discussion post! One midterm and a final, which are not bad if you study the material. Depends on the week but either there is light reading and watching videos or heavier reading/vid, but not bad. Prof. Stiles is awesome! Take him!

MY FAV PROFESSOR! An easy A but don't be mistaken, you need to do ALL of the assigned work if you want to earn an A, so DO NOT skip any of the readings or videos. The workload is doable and the material is very interesting! One easy chapter quiz plus discussion post per week (drops 2 lowest quiz scores), plus a midterm and a final. Miss this class!

Professor explains everything in great detail, make sure to read textbook, many questions on exams are direct details from textbook. Weekly quizzes, discussion posts on what you learned from the week, has 2 exams, midterm and final. Overall great if interested in history.

Class was very easy. Each assignment was just a 5 point discussion where we write about what our favorite topic of the week was. Highly recommend this class for those looking to boost up their GPA.

amazing prof, just do the work and you'll pass. prepare for lots of reading too

Super easy professor. All of his classes have the same format which consists of chapter reading, discussion post, and quiz. Imagine this for what like 16 weeks straight? It's really simple and easy with control+f. Don't sleep on this professor.

The class is easy to pass, but still teaches a lot about the topic at hand. The main information comes from the textbook, but each module includes overviews of different parts of the chapter (you could pass through just seeing the modules). Only things to turn in are weekly chapter quizzes, 2 midterms, and community posts + 2 replies

Prof. Stiles is great! Very chill class but you do learn. Grade is determined by midterm, final, weekly discussions, and reading quizzes. The reading quizzes are very simple as long as you do the readings and watch the videos. Midterm and final are the same, but just make sure to watch the YouTube vids he posts since questions are about those. 5/5

Pretty easy class to get an A in, even if you don't spend all *too* much time looking through the textbook, only getting the basic ideas. Each week's module consisted of answering 5 questions about the week's readings/video lectures and a 150 word board post + 2 replies about what you thought was interesting that week. Easy A if you do your work.

Prof Stiles is a really nice guy. He gives 1 discussion a week. Most are free response and a few are focused response. Quiz every week and **no you won't find any answers on quizlet. timed quizzes. Pretty easy to command F in the textbook for quizzes but not exams (50% of your grade). Can't use textbook for the exams bc there is not enough time.

Read the textbook before taking the quizzes and you'll do well. The midterm and final combined are worth 50% of your grade but they aren't hard at all. If you re-read the book and go through the modules you'll be fine. I crammed for both of those exams and still did good on them. He's a nice professor. Take him if you can.

This class was super straightforward, and the professor was very clear regarding the materials we needed to know for quizzes. As long as you do the reading this class is a piece of cake!

Such an easy class. Each week was a 5 question quiz based on reading and a discussion that either asked a focus response question (only 3) or what you found most interesting in the reading. Only 2 exams that were very straightforward. He gives clear instructions, and the work is not hard at all; everything can be done in 1 day. Strongly recommend.

Loved having Professor Stiles! He organizes the class very well with very fascinating content! Definitely would take him again!

easy for an online class. Don't necessarily have to read the textbook thoroughly, can skim and watch some crash videos. quizzes freaked me out because of the ten-minute time limit. don't let it get to sure head and I'll be great!

One of my favorite professors at SMC! So glad he's teaching this amazing class. I took both his GB classes and a US History class. All easy A's because I'm a History major. A brilliant professor. Very knowledgeable, easy going and friendly. Inspiring lectures. He was there, as a teen when the Queen Mary arrived in Long Beach! The guy is a rock star

Easy A as long as you do the work. Very passionate lecturer, accommodating and understanding. Take this class if you have the chance.

It is a discussion and quiz a week. Very easy to do in one day and such an easy class. Most discussions are what you found to be the most interesting subject that week. He is so nice and I wish every teacher had his personality.

If you want an A, take this course. Just do not mess up both of the exams.

Professor Stiles runs a straightforward class with engaging content. Just stay on top of the readings and quizzes, and you'll do well. unstuck study AI was a lifesaver for quiz prep alongside the textbook.

Every week is just one discussion and a 5 questions MC quiz. Easy peasy as long as you read the textbook and watch the videos. You'll get an A as long as you do good on the multiple choice midterm and final. Professor is also a very nice guy!

Professor Stiles is an amazing professor who evidently cares for his students education and success. It is true that his class is easy. However, if you are interested in his lectures and the topics he disucsses then you will come out of this class knowledgable and confident. He assigns 5 question weekly quizzes but they are not difficult at all.

I love Dr. Stiles. He is a brilliant professor who tries to teach you to be a good human and a good student also. His take on history is nuanced and vibrant. He is so passionate and interesting. His class is also easy - Multiple choice quizes and tests. Do the reading and its an easy A.

No extra credit, but the class is very easy and fun.