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He actually made Latin American History tolerable for someone who is not interested in it. Dwells a little to much on Race issues but overall a good class and a good instructor.

Nice teacher! Only 3 tests and a report. He gives you a study guide for tests. Tests are scantron. Class is interesting even if you don't like history.

Great teacher, easy class. History is actually a little interesting. He is very easy. two essays four multiple choice test.

Friendly guy with a lot of history to teach. He is very clear in his lectures. Tests are fairly easy, with take home essay questions. His lectures tend to be boring, but the class is rather easy for those who don't like history.

Excellent teacher. History taught in a story like fashion, the way it's supposed to be taught. Lectures are good. Provides terms to study. Multiple choice scantron exams. A fun teacher. Understanding and willing to work with students. Always with a smile.

Super easy class. He's totally laid back, just take notes from all his lectures & you'll be fine. Only 2 scantron exams, 3 very short essays (you don't even have to read the books he assigns).

Nice teacher. Lectures are boring, but which ones arent! Tests are easy. He gives you an ID sheet for each chapter and just study those. Hes funny too.

Interesting teacher. Lectures the entire period which is good if you like that. Keeps it interesting and only gives tests, never homework. nice guy

VERY NICE TEACHER. MAKES HISTORY INTERESTING AND FUN. HE DOESN'T GIVE VERY MUCH TESTS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CLASS TO EVERYONE. THIS TEACHER IS GREAT, IT'T THE BEST HISTORY CLASS I'VE TKEN YET.

Awesome teacher, highly recomended! I'm not into history, but he makes it interesting.

easy teacher, fun in class, just mention that you like miami's football team and he will talk to you everyday. Really easy tests, Not much margin for error if you trying to get an A in his class though

Very easy. Just come to class and listen to his lecture. The tests are very easy plus he gives you handouts before test just study from them and you will get an A. He also allows outlines to be used on his essay test. Highly RECOMMEND!!!

Interesting Lectures... he gives LOTS of Information, but what he writes on the blackboard is what is on the tests! Lots of reading, but never any homework.He gives study guides for the tests a week before, so there's no excuse for a bad test grade!I highly recommend this professor!

great teacher and he doesn't pick favorites makes class very interesting his assignments are good and his tests aren't that hard if you study and take notes. good guy

Interesting teacher! Very informative. I loved this class, he is a very lax teacher. His expectations are not over the top.

Great teacher! You won't be disappointed. He's totally chill, funny,and really nice.The class isn't hard, just go to class and take notes on his lecture.Very interesting class, especially with him teaching it.Mini quizzes, and a few tests.

This man is awesome! He obviously loves his job and Brazilian wife. Class lectures and debates can become pretty funny and interesting. He's pretty easy. But he says that he's changing his criteria for next semester to make it harder.

This teacher is great. He makes you think, instead of other history teachers who spit out names and dates and put you to sleep with the same old topics you've heard every year since kindergarten. He will open your mind to new ideas (unless your mind is already slammed shut, in which case you shouldn't even bother with school).

Professor Crocitti is a very enthusiastic, personable, and knowledgeable professor. He gives you every opportunity to succeed in his class. I enjoyed his lectures, films and historical accounts of Latin American events. Mesa College is very lucky to have him on their faculty.

Interesting class. Good study of social and economic development of Latin America and the US

He is the best teacher to take for any history class. He makes the inforamtion interesting. He cares about what he teaches and he cares about your grade if you try in his class. We are lucky to have him for a professor at mesa!

Great great teacher. Very helpful and clear about what will be on the tests. As long as you show up to class & take good notes the tests are a breeze. He claims he is going to make his class harder, but it is still a wonderful class to take. I learned a lot and looked forward to going to class!

A very capable professor. Has a good grasp of American history but his class rarely spends enough time on any one area to get into the really good stuff. Grade is based on ONE very short paper and a handful of multiple choice tests throughout the semester. Pretty easy. He's a funny guy, if occaisonally off-color.

Masterful command of the material and a unique, often humorous presentation method that maintained my interest during both classes. Although some jokes may seem inappropriate to sensitive types, he nevertheless expresses a caring for students' learning. Highly recommended professor, but be prepared to do real work. This isn't a freebie class.

He's excellent instructor with a good grasp of US History from a global perspective. You will learn a lot if you 're willing to do the work. His writing assignemnts are designed to help you learn what you need to know about writing to succeed at a four year school or beyond. He teaches from an objective perspective & encourages you to think.

Professor Crocitti really encourages students to think in a critical and analytical way. His approach is more demanding this semester but it has made me a more organized and skillful writer in preparation to a 4 year instituion. I like and appreciate his quick wit and sense of humor!

Prof. Crocitti's class is OK. Not an easy class but manageable. I got a B grade with MINIMAL effort. All the tests are easy, only read the books he emphasizes, other books is not important. The writting articles, he grades them easy, just do them early so you don't have to rush at the end of the semester. Decent Hist. class , I recommend it.

I wish all my tests were as simple as his.There are 2 MC tests which he gives a study guide for, 2 in class essays and 4 research papers. He lets you get away with murder on the essays. Very easy class, just need to study the study guides, read a few chapters in the book before the in class assays and keep up with his sense of humor.

I took the class and thoroughly enjoyed the lectures. The research assignments were time consuming but he is very fair and easy to follow. Professor Crocitti even provides the guides to study from. Highly recommend!!

class is not hard he has 7 one page papers due but you have 16 weeks. 2 id exam which aren't hard. got A and B on them. i wasn't that great of a writer. but if you go by and get some help he understands. he just wants to see you improve your writing through the year. take him if u want a easy class and history that isn't sugar coated!!!!!!

He is probably the best history teacher i've ever had and im not that good with history. His grading is a bit tough, but if you goto all his classes and show effort he will work with you. His exams are kinda easy but his writing assignments are tough, I hope your good at english. He teaches with enthusiasm and it helps understand the material.

Incredibly nice person and very knowledgable. He creates an atmosphere of inclusion and he is very interested in helping his students achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of Latin America's history. Highly recommend! And he is funny too!

You can make this either the easiest class ever, or the worst you've ever taken. 16 weeks in a semester,an essay of 250 words every week but you only have to do 7, so do the math! 1 midterm+final+essays make up grade. Prof gives study guides for exams. Highly recommend teacher if you know how to earn ur grade. Very blunt, funny and nice as well.

I really enjoyed Prof. Crocitti. He is extremely insightful.

He's a great guy who loves south america and their history. He's very knowlegable and is willing to help anyone. His lectures can be long but he throws in plenty of comic releif He is a easy grader, but this is college so you're gona have to put in some work. Take him

nice person...funny...the lecture is long but the class gets off topic so its not boring..there is one paper (2500 words) due at the middle of the semester as opposed to the 7 papers you had to do before...there's a midterm and a final, and the final only covers the 2nd half....take it if u need hist credits

AWESOME TEACHER! Took 115A and 115B. Funny, very intelligent, never boring. I hated History all thru High School until his class. He explains it as if he lived through it all which made it fascinating and easy to remember facts. Take notes and you will do just fine. Talk football to him, he loves it! :)

SUPER FUNNY AND EASY CLASS.must do alot of research and be good at expressing opinion in essays. really knowledgeable and has a lot of jokes relevant to the class. highly recommend.

He was an excellent teacher. The greatest thing about his class is that attendance is only mandatory during the first two weeks. After that you have to turn in 7 300 word critiques and a couple exams that are word bank/fill in the blank with a study guide provided prior to exam. EASY!!!

Quite possibly the most amazing professor I've ever had. He's so intelligent and funny. He tells history in such an interesting way. It's more like stories than facts. Seriously, take his class, he's fantastic.

Great professor. Is neither easy or tough, but his lectures are absolutely fascinating. His class will be fun if you choose to make it so. 3 essays were required, and he does grade grammar. Though, we're college students and that shouldn't be an issue...right? Two exams, for which you are given study guides that really are just lists of names.

Great professor. His lectures are amazing and his tests are relatively easy. He expects you to write like a college student, which is what he SHOULD be expecting. Learn how to express your opinions (well) on paper and you should do fine.

I took both his 115A and 115B courses and I'm sad that those are all he teaches at Mesa. He's a smart and funny guy. He makes history about events and not so much about dates. He loves to give little extra tidbits just for fun. We had one ridiculous paper to do and, really, it's easy. All you have to do is say what you think about articles

Gives Great Lectures. Speaks in modern terms.

Teaches history by way of lectures and supported reading. Amusing and animated lectures. Not your average boring history lecture.

Very good teacher. Has his own political agenda, which is the reason for the negative comments. His class is both interesting and easy if you attend and write decent notes. If you take offense easily or cannot rationalize fiction from reality, do not take this class. If you want to learn an enormous amount of relevant knowledge, take this course!!!

Have taken a few of his classes. He is very interesting and obviously passionate about the subject. Thoroughly enjoyed! Great teacher!

This man knows the topic and speaks about it with a passion. The complaints here are unfounded. I am at a loss to understand why a professor is not entiteled to his own opinions. I've never seen him refuse to discuss an opposing viewpoint. Some people need to grow up and learn to engage in the debate, not just complain that someone disagrees.

good teacher, possibly best ive ever had as far as lecture classes go.

I love this teacher. Recommend for all who would like to know more about Latin America

The best professor on campus!Give the man a raise!

I hated U.S. history, but somehow he got through. I actually have a pretty good understanding and a lot of terms have stuck with me. Simple requirements but some studying does go into it. You don't have to show up, but you should- in class lecture is much better than the book. I didn't use the actual "text book", just the other two. Enjoyable class

He is the best professor I have taken at Mesa! His style is relaxed and very thorough. I have taken a few of his classes and it is never boring. Those who complain are not putting in any effort. College is about studying and learning. Take this class, you will not regret it!

He is a great teacher the class is easy, i got an A easily. If you read the other 2 books assigned and attend class lectures you should pass. I never opened the actual textbook only the other 2 assigned books.

Professor Crocitti is a very interesting person to listen to retell history. Makes History interesting and relevant. Tests are easy if you attend class. Recommended.

Really nice teacher. Lectures are fun to listen to. I enjoyed learning from his class. 2 multiple choice tests and 2 essay tests. He made the 2nd essay exam optional. No homework ever. Have to do reading but I hardly ever read the books and I was able to get an A. Just study and take notes on the lectures and you'll do great!

Yes, he is crass at times. Yes, there were at least 3 ref's to prostitutes and tons of inuendo - it was still a good class. Two multiple choice tests and two essays. Very clear on topics and made the info. easy to understand. Brush up on your college football stats and you will do fine!

Not bad. No homework except the assigned readings. 4 tests; 2 multiple choice, 2 essay- notes allowed on the easy. I got an A!

Easy professor. Doesn't take attendance. 4 essays. 2 Multiple choice & 2 essays based on book reading. Take good notes for MC and read understand main theme of books and you will pass. Super easy professor and pretty funny. only takes attendance first 2 weeks

His class is very easy aslong as you take good notes! its all lecture yes it can get very borring but theres only two essays and two definitions tests easy! like i said aslong as you read the book&take notes in class did i mention you get to use your notes on the essays! he can be funny and hes pasionate about this subject take him recommend !

His class is very easy aslong as you take good notes!

This guy is great. Bank of knowledge in History. Look forward to taking more classes with him. Absolute bomb, hope I will be as good as a professor as him one day. To all of you, this class should be REALLY easy, its the same stuff in high school, just more detail. Tests are very easy. Need to read 2 novels, but they are not bad. Easy A if you read

Fantastic once again. Taken him twice now and hope I can take him further. He is the Chair of the department, and he knows A LOT (and by that I mean everything). Class is strictly come and listen to lecture, but he makes it entertaining and offers a great ordeal of insight. A MUST HAVE while at Mesa, you will not find a professor more qualified.

He tries to help students raise their grade in a very helpful way. There are two "essay" exams that if you have a pretty good understanding of the topic of the books then you should do great. If you do bad on the 1st one and good on the 2nd he will replace you 1st grade with the 2nd. His lectures are super clear with everything you need to know!

Great professor and makes the class fun.

Professor Crocitti made me get up in the morning to attend his lectures. He literally started off all the classes with the most interesting and understandable lectures. You can walk out of that class knowing you retained what he lectured. Down-to-earth and honestly treats every student the kindest I've ever seen a professor treat one. Take him!

One of the best professors I've ever had. Great personality and even inspiring at times. He knows his stuff and you can tell he really cares about his students. Show up to class and you will learn! Would take a class of his again in a heartbeat! 10/10

great teacher. really passionate and inspirational. Lectures are always interesting and full of learning. As long as you read the books assigned and take good notes. should have no problem getting an A or B. Definitely recommend him if your into history.

No homework; just a lot of note taking and some reading at home. Tests are really easy and he really hooks it up!

this professor is fantastic!!!! He is super easy, gives 4 exams, two on the lecture, and two on the novels we had to read. super super easy!!!

gives study guides to tests so as long as you take the time to study for it you will pass.

Best history professor there is! Makes history fun and hilarious and does not feel like a lecture at all. You only need two assigned novels. 2 essay exams and 2 multiple choice. Lets you use notes on essay exams only and if you don't do good on 1 of the essay exams, he will throw it out and double your best score! Makes effort to know students.

I really enjoyed his class. Lots of reading books ( i did not read them) but hes very passionate about history and knows his stuff. He teaches U.S. history like you've never heard it before! but just take notes and LISTEN to lectures and you will pass.

Johns class is super laid back. He doesn't use power point or any slides so you MUST pay attention and follow along to get good notes. His lectures are like stories so it's not hard to follow. Only two tests, 4 essays and that's it. Very funny and nice guy. Would definitely take this class with him again!

awesome professor! laid back, just show up and take notes you will do good!

Great Professor, 2 essays, 2 exams Doesn't use powerpoints but lectures are fun Hard to fail the course, he really wants to make sure you pass as long as you show up and take notes

Easy Grader

Funny and makes the lectures insteresting by telling history like a story where you feel like you were there. relates the lectures to you personally which really makes it easier the understand the material. very good teacher!

Awesome! Loved his lectures!

Come to lecture and read the two assigned books and you'll get an A. He has a 50 question midterm and short essay on the 1st book. Then a 50 question final exam and a short essay on the 2nd book. He gives you a clear study outline for both multiple choice test and the essays are straight forward. Seriously, take his class.

Take his class. You won't regret it.

Awesome professor to have, he will criticize Trump every so often but his perspective on the world is very enlightening although I might not agree with it. Lectures are very intriguing and I felt like I actually learned something from them. Best history professor on campus!

Great professor. Show up and take notes and you'll get an A.

He couldn't make it any easier for you. As long as you pay attention in class and read the two assigned books, you will do very well in this class.

Prof. Crocitti knows his stuff. His class is 100% lecture, no powerpoints or group projects, just note taking and good humor. Truly, I enjoyed this class. He made the material riveting with easy-to-follow lecture and good required reading choices. Requiring only a couple papers and tests, he gives the students leeway to enjoy the class.

I wish I could take Prof Crocitti for all my general ed classes! He is amazing and passionate about the material. He doesn't overload you with work but if you don't do the reading for the essays I doubt you would pass. I got an A and put in some effort but not as much as some other classes I have taken.

Would definitely take again! Straight lecture, no power points.

the BEST history teacher I've ever had. He is an amazing lecturer and knows how to keep your attention the entire class. I never liked history before taking him and the class would whiz by. As long as you show up and read you'll pass the class but he most definitely takes notice of those who speak up in class. I have the utmost respect for this man

Wonderful instructor! Embodies everything that is great about San Diego Mesa College. Kindness, Clarity and Insight. Perfect for the first -year freshman, as well as the Senior History Buff!! Knows every nook and cranny of Latin American and U.S History. Miraculously, somehow, makes what is on the history page relevant to today! Please don't miss

LET ME TELL YOU. John is an AMAZING professor. Not only is he very knowledgeable about what he teaches, he just wants you to learn & succeed. PERIOD, and he will do everything in order to help you. He doesn't make you feel bad about asking questions, or if your paper is a day or two late, or if you miss a class. I learned so much & wasn't stressed

Hands down one of the best professors. Prof. Crocitti never gave homework, there was only 4 assignments the entire semester, no tests. He teaches off the white board and projector. He doesn't use canvas either.

Prof. Crocitti makes this class super engaging. No homework, just 4 assignments and a couple exams. Lectures are like stories, so staying focused pays off. unstuck study was a lifesaver for study prep alongside the textbook.

Prof. Crocitti is extremely knowledgeable, I can't remember a time where he wasn't able to answer a question. Most quizzes were open note including the final. As long as you take notes you'll be fine as the questions weren't that hard. He is also very funny and goes out of his way to make sure you understand the topics. He does not use Canvas.

prof crocitti is one of the most knowledgable teachers I have had so far. I personally enjoy learning about history and he made it very interesting and easy to remember. He gave out exit slips (to summarize the lecture) /5 pt each paper. exams arent hard at all, multi choice. very personal man who is flexible and very funny.

Prof Crocitti is an exceptional Professor who teaches history honestly, without oversimplifying or sugarcoating important events. His lectures are engaging, and he genuinely cares about the students understanding the material. I used to have very little interest in history and this class completely changed that. I am very glad I took his course.