He'll make you work for your grade, and not in a busy-work sort of way. He's kind of nerdy.

Great entertaining teacher. If you study the Bold terms you will get good grade, i never read the chapters and just studied the bold terms and got a B+. just follow directions and listen to your TA!!!!!

Amazing teacher! Very willing to help if you put the time in to go and speak with him. Large lecture class but he handles it very well and does a good job at separating his personal political ideology from the course material. I attended lecture and TA review sessions and easily got an A!

There has never been a professor who cares more about his students. He makes you work hard but it is a real college class. I also like the bow ties.

He's a great teacher. I really enjoyed his lectures. I got an A in the class and here's advice for future students: go to your TA multiple times for your papers if you want an A, go to the TA review sessions-esp. the test reviews bc they help alot, and also really study the bold terms for the tests.

Use the TAs as a resourse for your papers. They will fix mistakes that cost one point each out of the 100 points for the essay. The tests are very focused on specific terms and not general ideas. You will have to study stuff like the difference between poltical socialization and political culture.

This class was a lot of fun. If you are taking the Exit Poll class, be sure to add this class, too. It was fun to be on television, and the professors were very helpful in preparing for the TV appearance. I had a lot of fun, and would highly reccommend the class.

The tests were quite challenging but if you keep up on the readng and study before the exams, you will do fine. Professor Patterson is helpful and entertaining. The class illustrates an interesting view of American politics; you'll have to get used to it at first.

Great lectures, near impossible tests.

He is so involved in the lesson, and makes it fun!

Patterson tries to be exciting, but it doesn't come off too well. Memorize the lectures for the essay portions of your test, but tough luck on the multiple choice--they're mainly theoretical/opinion questions (I NEVER get those right). Read the material, memorize lectures, and you'll probably be fine. He's a little... dull, though (sorry!)

Professor Patterson is amazing and the class is a must!!! He is very passionate about the class and is always pumped and ready to help his students. The TA's are very helpful and he is concerned about the welfare of his students!!! He is always prepared with a lecture and makes them interesting with film clips...take this course!!!

He is passionate about what he teaches, and he is concerned about his students. Recommended.

Patterson is a really cool guy but his class is hard. You can study forever for the tests and still do horrible on them. The questions are confusing and you have essays on two of the exams. Other than the tests, the class isn't too bad though. Just a couple essays, a service project, and quizzes each week in lab.

Best class I've taken at the Y, Patterson is amazing

Patterson is a great teacher. If you must take Poly Sci 110, take it from him. But, the class itself sucks. Study like crazy, and even then it won't be enough. The tests are misleading, you feel like you're doing good, but you're not. This class isn't even "curved", it's really just a shift, where 80% just might earn you an A (avg. is around 68%).

Fantastic professor! Dr. Patterson knows what he's talking about, and does a great job of helping students understand the material through engaging and entertaining lectures. The tests aren't bad if you go to the review sessions and know how to make a few educated guesses. If you need to take Poly Sci, take it from Patterson.

Very enthusiastic in his lectures, not to mention a funny guy who realy cares about his students. I'd heard the class was really hard, but I went to class, did the reading and a moderate amount of studying and got an A.

Professor Patterson is a great teacher. Youcan tell that he really wants his students to succeed. Always attend lectures, do the reading, and study for the tests and you should be fine.

I loved this class; super hard, but very interesting and enjoyable. Prof P. is a funny & really smart guy. There is a lot of reading, but it's not busy work. I had to withdraw halfway through the semester, but definitely plan on taking a class from him again. It isn't an easy class, that's the nature of the beast, but it's definitely worth taking.

God he is so awesome! I know the kid who rated before me. He didn't like the Professor because the Prof. called him out on his arrogant, ignorant comments that were formulated upon baseless stereotypes. Man, that kid was so useless to the class. It was about time he got less than a 4.0!!! Go Kelly!!!

4 required books-lots of assigned reading; I did none of it. I went to every lecture and crammed for the tests. TA's tell you all test answers at review sessions. One paper. If you get help from your TA, automatic A on the paper. I spent maybe 10 hours the whole semester on this class and pulled a B+. Take it.

Dr. Patterson's lectures were always really interesting. We had two more textbooks than other students with different teachers and our tests were much harder. It was really discouraging to study many hours for a test and then not be able to pass.

He is SO funny. He makes class fun and interesting, I never had to worry about trying to stay awake. The class is very challenging but definitely worth it!

Some people dislike Dr. Patterson, but I think he's great. He tells you everything you need to know. He is short and loves bow ties. If you like history, take from him. He loves to have short clips of things from Monty Python to Seinfeld to illustrate a principle. Be prepared to read a lot.

SO GOOD! I love, love, LOVE this course! Definitely one of my favorite classes this semester. People will tell you horror stories about American Heritage--don't listen to them. It's a hard course, but you're at college! If you do the reading and go to lectures, you will do great. Tip: GO to the Review Room! It will be your best friend this semester

I hate history, but I absolutely love Professor Patterson's class!! Yes, it's hard and there is a lot of homework, but as long as you actually put forth an effort, you will do fine and the TA's are all there and willing to help. I thoroughly enjoyed this class!!

Okay so everybody rips on this professor. He is actually quite interesting, he always puts video clips in and gets the class involved. It's just a hard class simple as that. Be ready for hard tests though, you have to know quotes from the readings and everything. Do your work and you should pass. It's hard not to, just be prepared for the C.

I wish everyone would quit giving Professor Patterson a bad review. He is a good professor, but the course material is difficult. Do not blame your incompetence on the professor. If you want to get a good grade, then study hard and go to the review sessions. People are just getting lazier and do not want to work hard for a grade now.

I honestly didn't think this class was too hard. People just say its hard because they take it as freshman and don't know how to study. I didn't think it was too bad though, just a lot of work.

Its a hard class, but if you do the reading and pay attention in lectures, as well as go to the review room with thoughtful questions, you can succeed.

Take notes on all the slides to study later. Read summaries of all the class readings online to save time. You don't need to read the text book, he lectures on the important points from the book. That's all you need for the tests. Essays are a little hard. Mandatory 10 hours of community service.

The class requires engagement. You must go to lecture and take vigorous notes. You MUST do the reading and go to lab. You MUST study your heart out for tests. But it's probably one of the most rewarding classes at BYU. Be willing to work, and you will learn incredible things.

Doctor Patterson wants his students to succeed, but what they must understand is that college is college. His class requires much work and personal effort. Study the material, take notes in the margins, put in the time and the information will come back to you. Make sure you do all the readings for exams. Study hard and you can succeed in the class

Not the most interesting material, but he did a fairly good job getting me to pay attention with movie clips and the occasional MC Hammer dancing competition.

I was nervous to take this class because I had heard it is difficult, but I was pleasantly surprised. This class really isn't that bad.. if you study, do all the reading, and take good notes, you will easily get a good grade. Patterson is a great teacher and teaches powerful concepts that will help you even after the class is over. LOVED THIS CLASS

Dr. Patterson was a great AM HTG teacher! He was very charismatic and class was ALWAYS interesting and did a lot of cool stuff to keep all 200 of us entertained. Tests are very difficult and reading the material is a MUST if you plan on getting anything higher than a C. My advice: READ, STUDY HIS SLIDES, UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL CONCEPTS, PASS :)

Terrific class. Material is intriguing, and conceptually expanding. Lecture is entertaining the majority of the time. Work load isn't bad,just understand the reading and you're set.

I did not love his teaching style, but that was more a personal problem. He is really enthusiastic which is refreshing and he tries to make class more interesting with object lessons and videos. Definitely stay on top of the reading, but class isn't completely necessary.

Patterson was funny on most days and he really knows what he is talking about. However, you're better off memorizing the book and the course packet than going to class. It's ridiculously hard to pay attention to him. And the tests are impossible. However, no matter who you take Am Htg from, it's going to be hard.

Probably my favorite class of the semester. I'm grateful for the experience. I went in hearing horror stories, but really enjoyed the class in the end. Do the reading, know the concepts. Dr. Patterson loves the subject and lectures are interesting. He does use some vocab - this is college. You can usually understand it in context as he explains.

American heritage sucks no matter who you take it from, but Patterson actually applied more of the concepts. You watch a lot of video clips which help a lot. As for the tests, you're better off studying your lecture notes and power points. he's very approachable and tries to keep things interesting.

I loved Dr. Patterson for American Heritage. He made class interesting, and I came excited to learn.

Wonderful lectures were given and he taught the material very well (and bowties are cool). There is a lot of required reading for the class and good memorization skills are very helpful. It is extremely important to go to class because he tests on material covered only in the lectures.

American Heritage is a difficult class, but Prof. Patterson made it as interesting as possible. It is difficult to teach a class of 700 students, but he did it quite well. The way the class was set up made it difficult to get a high grade, but I still learned a lot. There was a lot of reading and tests were fairly hard, but overall I learned tons.

Hard class solely because you have to read a million different articles and remember quotes and authors. Lectures weren't too bad because he made them interesting by adding in a bunch of funny clips. After every test I felt like I aced it but then the grade I got totally surprised me. My Roommate got 90+ on each so maybe it was just me.

Good professor, although if you want a good grade and you don't get a good TA for your labs, make sure you go to the TA lab and ask good TAs for help. Patterson keeps the class interesting, inasmuch as American Heritage can be interesting. Study groups are incredibly helpful to remember all the various readings he wants you to remember.

American Heritage is a challenging course that requires a lot of time. Stay on top of the reading and attend daily review sessions. Dr. Patterson demands a lot from his students, is short and arrogant, but knows his stuff.

I found this class to be pretty easy. Lots of the reading was unnecessary. I got an A. Most of his questions can be answered by reading through his slides online. I don't get why people say this class is so hard. It's just understanding concepts- using common sense. Taking government in high school also helped a lot.

This class was challenging, but I learned A LOT! You do have to do the reading and attend lecture, but if you do that and actually study a bit for the tests, its all good. The class is curved, and TA's help out tons! Dr. Patterson is actually quite a bit more fun than you would think. He's got some surprises throughout the semester. :)

I was not a fan of this class at all. Patterson was okay, but the class was really hard and so were his tests. I would probably get another teacher if I were to do it over.

This class isn't nearly as bad as everyone says. Challenging, yes, but as long you do the readings, go to TA labs, and get in study groups you'll be fine. Tests are hard but normally reasonable, and if not the curve will make up for it. Patterson also has clips and his own sense of humor that make class okay. Don't get too worried about this class.

Take this advice from someone who has been through it, if you have a good attitude going into the class you will do well! Most people go in thinking it will be hard but if you just do the reading it is no sweat. Professor Patterson will help you learn to love our country's heritage. Take the class from him for sure!

I really enjoyed Prof. Patterson's class. He didn't make you memorize facts but taught principles and ideas that were prominent in our history. The clips were a nice addition, and most of the reading added a lot, too. Tests were kind of hard, but as long as you actually read, went to lectures and TA labs, and studied, you're set.

I thought this class was actually a lot easier than my high school history classes. Yes, you have readings to do, but you're tested on ideas rather than dates or numbers which is SO nice. If I had to take it again, I would take it from him. He is genuinely interested and it shows. Good class.

Best professor at BYU!! Lectures were very interesting and always kept my interest. This class teaches you how do well in all your classes, and think critically. Reading is required so just don't be lazy. If you are prepared, you will have to need to fear. Favorite class!

Dr. Patterson is great. He is hilarious! The class is a challenge because there is a lot of reading. The grade depends on the TA and the essays are not too easy. The tests are all application and somewhat of a challenge. Put in the work and you should be fine with the curve.

I think it's stupid to say that Dr. Patterson is a bad teacher. He teaches an extremely large class (for A HTG), however, he teaches extremely well; using many applications in class. Although he cannot always teach every individual, the TAs are most helpful. It is true that a large amount of your grade is determined by the TA.

The lectures help a lot and Patterson is a riot. Be sure to read the textbook, attend the lectures, and go to the labs. The tests are hard... but the quizzes and the readings aren't too terrible.

This class gets a bad rep. I loved the class. There was little homework besides the few essays and lectures are not mandatory, but as long as you go to the lectures you get a good grade.

The lectures are great. He is an engaging speaker, and although there are 700+ students, there is plenty of audience participation. The TA for your lab matters a lot though. There are quizzes over the reading every week. There are 2 essays (although one is done in three pieces) over the course. Tests are difficult, but curved.

Prof. Patterson is a great professor! Yes, the class is hard, but he does a great job in lecture. I never have a hard time paying attention. Make sure you do all of the reading and read over his powerpoints before the tests. The tests are written to confuse you, so take plenty of time. Also, use your TA for help with your essays.

Patterson is a great lecturer. He's engaging and fun, makes you want to go. The tests are curved, I thought they were easy as long as you study the readings and notes. The essays don't even matter as long as you do good on the tests. I have a 67% average on essays and still have an A because of midterms. Class isn't as hard as people say it is

Dr. Patterson is a fabulous lecturer. He gets his point across very well. He is very clear during lecture. However, during tests, his questions are very difficult. The questions are quite hard sometimes to understand what the expected answer is. His questions are application questions, but quite a few of them are a stretch to see the application.

I'm glad I got this class out of the way. If you want to survive it, do the readings and study hard, and go to the reviews. I was really glad that he had resources for us to use in order to help, otherwise this class would have been difficult.

Hard class by its nature. Professor Patterson is an awesome lecturer! Always fun to go to his lectures. You have to get a sweet TA though to fully enjoy your class. Make sure on essays to go to your TA and get help multiple times before turning them in. Just do better than everyone else in you section and you'll get an A.

I found Professor Patterson's lectures extremely fun to attend. He is clear, and an entertaining speaker. However, going to lectures isn't enough to pass the class. His tests absolutely require knowledge of assigned readings. If you do these two things, you should pass no sweat. I slacked on many readings, and received a poor grade because of it.

This is a hard class, but Professor Patterson is great! He is a funny guy and his lectures are always entertaining. I enjoyed going to class. The TAs and the review room are super helpful. Keep up with the readings and you'll do fine.

I really enjoyed going to Prof. Patterson's lectures. There were people in my lab smarter than me but I got an A only because I did the readings before the quizzes, got my TA's help on the essays, and tried to study everything before the exams. It took up a lot of time, but I thought the content was very interesting. Great lecturer.

He is a funny guy. I enjoyed going to class. Do what you are supposed to do! TA reviews are helpful.

Be sure to attend all classes and understand the principles. Most exam questions are application questions, so you need to know how principles taught apply in real life. The class is hard, but it's also curved, so as long as you stay above average you will do find. Just be sure to all your pre-readings and pay attention in lecture.

Lectures were interesting but the tests were incredibly hard.

The lectures were very interesting and engaging. He made it fun to learn about history and principles. The TAs are the ones who actually grade your assignments, though, so your grade in the class depends a lot on which TA you have.

Patterson is a good teacher, like others mentioned it's the TA that really matters and who is in your lab. The curve is only with the other students who have your TA and they grade everything. The tests are hard but they probably would have been easier if I had read more of the textbook and packet. Patterson made his portion quite entertaining.

Great professor, I don't think there's a better one for American Heritage at BYU. He loves the subject, makes the topics very interesting and applicable, and teaches what you need to know. Definitely go to the lectures AND read the book, the tests are a mix of both. People complain about the difficulty of this course but it's not bad at all.

The only 100-level class dreaded by BYU students near and far. Yet I did not find it hard at all. It's just a matter of getting the overall concepts along with who and what is involved in those concepts. Then don't forget to please your TA in the paper via labs. Have those two ingredients in your academic mix and there's your recipe for A+ success.

The lectures are fantastic! I really enjoyed attending class, however, I felt that the criteria students are graded on is not what is taught in class. The TAs were not much help although the actual tests are not too bad.

He is hilarious. Great lecturer. It all depends on who your TA is and how hard they grade. The tests were hard unless you studied. Reading all the course assignments is a must if you want to do well. Attending lecture is also a must. Also, you need to reread all your lecture notes before the tests. Going to the TA review labs saved my grade.

Lectures were quite entertaining. He only presented material needed. Also, he posts all his lecture slides online. This class depends on who your TA is-Good luck. Tests weren't impossible as long as you put in study time. There can be a ton of reading due. but I'd recommend Patterson

Not as bad as a course as everyone says. It's a lot of work but I don't think the professor really matters. Have your TA look over your papers before you turn them in and take the weekly quizzes in groups.

Lectures were energetic and super interesting. I think that your TA is the most important thing in the class because that is where you get personal interaction. All the TAs are helpful if you are willing to go into their office in the library. Loved the professor and the class.

You will have to spend a lot of time with this class, but as long as you do the work, it's not as bad as everyone says. Dr. Patterson was awesome!!! Interesting lectures! I heard Karpowitz was great too! Take weekly quizzes in groups-it helps. Your TA is the one who grades the two essays you write, so go to him/her for help before they're due.

He's a great teacher. Loved ever minute of the lecture, the class is just a ton of work. Make sure you do the readings and suck up to your TA. They do all the grading

I have never liked history, but I LOVED American Heritage and Dr. Patterson. He cared about the subject and made it interesting. It is difficult, but easier than everyone makes it out to be. Just try your best and do everything you can to find interest in the class.

Dr. Patterson is very passionate about this class. I met with him to contest an essay, and he was very personable and truly cares about the students. It is a tricky class, but if actually do all your readings, especially the packet ones, you'll be better off than most. Pray you get a good TA!

Dr. Patterson is an amazing lecturer, however how well you do in the class depends on your TA and how they grade. The tests were a bit hard to study for because they were questions that involved applying what was taught and not just spewing memorized information. The curve will save your grade.

Dr. Patterson is awesome. He's a cool guy and lecture is always interesting. I was always told that American Heritage was a brutal class, but honestly it's not that bad. If you've taken a somewhat-difficult AP class in high school, AH is basically that. Go to the review room often, use your TA to your advantage, and it's an easy A. Good luck!

This class wasn't the nightmare I had heard about. Dr. Patterson is hilarious and tries to keep you engaged. The tough part of this class is the essays and how your TA grades. Midterms are tough as well and a lot has to do with how well you pay attention and take notes in class.

Great professor! He made lectures interesting and entertaining. Although the tests are really tough, the class is curved at the end of the semester though. Take lots of notes in class. How hard you are graded is based completely on your TA.

Professor Patterson is a great guy. Very funny and knows how to make students laugh. However, there are lots of readings and the tests are difficult. Be sure to take notes and above everything else, STAY ON TOP OF THE READINGS. You will not do well otherwise. Challenging, but glad I took it.

This class is a little ridiculous. Material that is common sense it taught through boring lectures, while the tests test students incredibly in-depth. I was always incredibly bored and learned everything I needed for the class on my own. However, the class does facilitate an understanding of government.

Dr. Patterson's lectures are FANTASTIC! He knows so much and although it was a tough class, I loved it. This class opened my eyes to a lot of new ideas, and I feel like a better person because of it. Tests are hard. Get a study group. I wish I had. Go to reviews, DO THE READING, Go to lectures. They are wonderful! Prepare to love this country!

This class is unnecessarily difficult for a GE class, but Prof. Patterson makes it bearable! The lectures were always interesting, and he really knows what he's talking about since he's been teaching this for years. The class size is always enormous though, so whether or not you struggle really depends on your TA. Also, DO NOT SKIP THE READINGS.

AHTG is a hard GE, but not impossible to do well in. Take advantage of the review room. The TA's can help you get a better grade on the papers and the tests. Make sure you understand the readings. The test require you to know specific information and then apply it. As for lecture, I loved Patterson and found many of the lectures entertaining.

Tough class but Dr. Patterson was an amazing professor and I enjoyed lectures. He adds fun video clips to slides that help reinforce what he is teaching. It's essential to do the readings before class, otherwise you'll feel lost in lecture. The TA lab is a huge help, go there to work on essays and you'll do well. There's a steep curve at the end.

Dr. Patterson was an exceptional teacher. Even though American Heritage was difficult, I really enjoyed his lectures, and they made me think. Hard class, but I highly recommend take AHTG from him.

Really good lecturer! He cares about the material and does his best to make it interesting to learn. He doesn't do any of the grading, so it depends on the TA you get, but he really helped me to like the class. Reading is essential so you know whats going on and review sessions are also super helpful.

Lectures (esp. at beginning of semester) were interesting. Do the reading before the lecture and AGAIN before the midterms and finals; they are a huge part of the class. The class is very difficult, imo, but I liked Dr. Patterson and highly recommend taking AHTG from him.

The class was challenging. Do the reading! And attend every class. Patterson communicates very well and loves what he teaches. I'd recommend study groups.

Dr. Patterson is an amazing lecturer and made this class an enjoyable experience. Would recommend his class to anyone.

Professor Patterson is an excellent professor! I attended every single class and found that he knows what he is talking about and works to make his lectures interesting and entertaining. His tests are more brutal, but as long as you are committed to doing all of the many lengthy readings, a good grade is very achievable.

Professor Patterson is an excellent professor! I attended every single class and found that he knows what he is talking about and works to make his lectures interesting and entertaining. His tests--all multiple choice--are more brutal, but as long as you are committed to doing all of the readings, a good grade is definitely achievable.

Dr. P is good and tries to help students understand the topics being taught. He uses stories, funny videos and interactive examples to help the class to better understand the ideas and remember them. I learned a lot in this class. While he is a good teacher, there is a lot of reading so don't get behind. The tests are also hard so study well.

American Heritage is known as one of the toughest GEs around, but Professor Patterson is able to clearly portray concepts and always has interesting clips to go along with our subject to make it more memorable and interesting. I always enjoy Patterson's lectures because he's hilarious and engaging. Would recommend. I learned so much from his class!

I loved his lectures! I came out of the class really enjoying American Heritage. Only problem, the tests are ridiculous.. the weekly quizzes, also ridiculous.. You'll read and study everything they ask you to do and still fail. The wording on the tests are like there trying to trick you. Id still recommend taking it from him just beware the tests.

Professor Patterson was hilarious and made the lectures super enjoyable. He taught with passion and enthusiasm and kept his students from getting bored easily. The tests were really difficult as he didn't really say exactly what would be on them and it was left up to us to prepare as best we could. Usually the class did horribly.

Amazing Lectures, great guy and hilarious. A HTG is a hard enough class but he made it bearable. You want to go to lecture and he explains and ties everything together so well. The class is hard but since it is required, you might as well enjoy it and Patterson will make that happen.

While the class is kind of hard, Prof. Patterson teaches it well. He's a fun guy who cares a lot about the subject and will make it interesting and understandable for students. The tests are difficult though and rely a lot on the readings. Still, there are many opportunities to get help and it's not impossible to do well.

I really enjoyed taking American Heritage from Professor Patterson. Lectures are very engaging and interesting. Make sure to do ALL of the readings and go to the Lab. You can get a good grade in this class if you put the work in.

He was very clear about the information presented and he does a good job and keep students involved or at least listening, which is quite a feat with a class of over 500 students. I loved the subject of AHTG, but the tests were extremely difficult with no study guide to help you. The essays are not very correlated with the subjects taught.

All the lecture slides are posted online, so thats nice, but you still need to go to class to get participation credit through the iclicker "quizzes". Theres not much we're graded on besides weekly online quizes, 4 essays, and midterms. Lecture reviews at the library are key for a good grade (Go at least 3 times a week). Oh, and make sure you read

Lectures are awesome he makes it an enjoyable class. The test questions can be tricky but if you understand the material well, study, go to review sessions, you'll do fine. 4 essays, a weekly online quiz, 2 midterms and a final.

American Heritage is a tough class. It really doesn't make a difference to your grade which professor you have because they use the same powerpoints, books and tests, but I definitely loved Dr. Patterson. Tests are heavily based on specifics covered in lecture and the course readings. The TA lab is great and the TAs are extremely helpful.

Do the reading on time and GO TO LECTURE. Don't skip TA labs, that's when you get personal feedback. GO TO THE REVIEW ROOM as many days a week as you can. It'll save you on tests (60% of your grade.) Patterson is a great professor who makes lecture fun. But the content and exams are the same across the course, regardless of which professor you get.

Amazing lectures. Necessary to do the readings each week to stay on top of it- take notes! Study groups are really helpful for this class. Tests are hard but you get used to the style and can replace the final with any lower midterm scores. Essays are also graded pretty tough, but if you take it into the TA lab their feedback is helpful.

Dr. Patterson is a great lecturer. He is clear and concise, and has a unique ability to make the course material interesting and applicable. The exams are quite difficult, however, and contain mostly information that can only be found in the course readings. Read everything and you'll do fine.

Really opened my eyes! Patterson really cares. But you need to take this class seriously. Attend. Do the reading. Have YOUR TA read your papers. Go to the review lab often. Start studying for the tests two weeks before taking them. Study w/friends and practice explaining concepts. Do these things, and this class can have a positive impact on you.

Professor Patterson is a gem. I loved him lectures! He's incredibly passionate about what he teaches, and that passion made a difficult class enjoyable for me. Do your reading, go to class, soak up his knowledge. You'd be lucky to have him.

Dr. Patterson is an AMAZING teacher. Don't get me wrong, this class is TOUGH. The tests are absolutely brutal, but I think that's just the nature of the class. He's so enthusiastic and loves what he does. I find his teaching methods to be superior, and I learned so much. This class is really interesting, assuming you go to lecture. Prepare to study

Dr. Patterson is passionate about American history, and while the tests are difficult, I enjoyed his lectures. He clearly loves teaching and makes insightful references to gospel teachings. Be sure to have an in-depth understanding of online readings, vocab in textbook, and the powerpoints for tests. There are great study resources on AH's website.

I absolutely loved taking American Heritage from Dr. Patterson. He really was passionate about what he taught. There were certain lectures I would laugh so hard in. American Heritage really isn't that bad at all. Show up, pay attention, do the reading, and you'll be absolutely fine. The TA you get for this class also makes a huge difference.

Kelly Patterson is one of the greatest professors I have ever had! He has a way of making the course material come alive in class, making it exciting for everyone. Additionally, he is one of the funniest guys you will ever find teaching a university lecture. Tough grader, but is more than willing to help students improve in his office hours.

Dr. Patterson is incredible! American Heritage is just kind of a beast of a class. But Dr. Patterson is an incredible lecturer and makes the class so engaging. I would definitely recommend taking his class! The tests are crazy hard but the class was very inspirational.

This is the best class I have ever taken! Professor Patterson is the best! Such a smart professor. And he's from Idaho, so that's awesome!!!

This was an amazing class. I enjoyed every minutes of it. You can tell the he really cares about each student and goes out of his way to make sure you understand. He loves this class and I would recommend it to anyone. You'll pass this class, but even better, you will learn in a non-pressured way. This is the only time I have ever rated a professor

Awesome professor. Makes lectures awesome. Class isn't great, but he is.

Dr. Patterson is an amazing professor, and the lectures are great. His tests are ridiculously hard however. I thought everyone was exaggerating when they talked about this class. It makes me a little angry how hard the tests are. I studied for hrs, went to the study lab almost every day, went to the reviews, did the readings, and still bombed it.:(

I loved this class! It was a ton of work, but it was worth it. I learned tons and felt so accomplished. For sure stay on top of readings because getting behind will kill you. Dr. Patterson is an amazing professor! He makes lecture super entertaining and explains everything thoroughly. Tests are hard, but if you go to the review room you'll be fine.

The tests can be difficult, but the amazing lectures and great examples he gives in class make it worth it. If you stay up to date on your readings the tests and quizzes become much easier. Overall, Patterson made a very insightful class with great energy.

I love Professor Patterson as a lecturer. He makes it fun and entertaining. I like the way he presents things, and he emphasizes the things you need to know with his voice as he goes through his slide presentation. I strongly recommend going to the TA review room as often as possible though, they teach very simply the same concepts.

Dr. Patterson was definitely one of my very favorite professors! American Heritage is a pretty hard course, but since you have to take it, take it from him! His lectures were hilarious. He used object lessons and was very passionate about the subject. He made things easy to understand. I will definitely be trying to take another course from him!

Prof. Patterson is a funny guy and always makes lectures exciting. There is a lot of reading for this class and the exams can be tough if you don't prepare well. A lot also depends on your TA since there isn't a lot of one-on-one time with the Professor. I did poorly because I didn't keep up on readings (so word to the wise, don't be like me XD).

This class is a beast no matter who you take it from but Dr. Patterson actually made me not want to miss lecture. His lectures are great and help you remember the material. He is also great one on one if you have academic or personal questions. He is so funny, engaging, and actually really sarcastic in lecture if you're into that.

Even though the lectures were very interesting and helped a ton when getting ready for taking the test, the amount of readings and homework is crazy, and the tests are hard. Get ready to stress about writing the perfect essay and to take weekly quizzes (even though they are open book some questions are extremely tricky). They curve the grade though

Great professor, hard class. The TA lab saved my grade. I loved the second chance grading policy that he has.

American Heritage is pretty rough not gonna lie. Grades consisted of weekly online open-book quizzes, three essays, two midterms, one final, and lab/lecture participation and attendance. What killed my grade were the tests but he offers second chance grading for both midterms and an overall grade curve so it couldve been worse.

American Heritage is a hard class, but Patterson is an amazing teacher. He makes lectures enteraining. Tests are definetly hard and most of your grade along with the essays you write. Definetly make sure to do the readings since it will make this class easier to do.

The only thing that I have to say about this man is that I truly would die for him. He cares so much about what he teaches as well as about all of him students. AHTG is not the easiest class, but he is more than willing to help you get through it, and he provides the resources for you to succeed.

American Heritage is overall an easy class. IF you attend all of the lectures and labs, do all the readings, and study for your midterms, you'll get an A. If you're like me and give up attending the non mandatory lectures and stop doing the readings, you'll get a C. BEWARE THE WEEKLY QUIZZES. They're only 5 points each but they will hurt you.

Professor Patterson co-taught with Professor Karpowitz for this course and I loved every minute of it. Patterson specifically was very energetic and kept the lectures very engaging. I have major respect for him and highly recommend him as well as this class. He did an amazing job at covering everything I needed to know for this class.

Dr. Patterson was great. He taught along side Karpowitz and they were able to explain topics really well and were both hilarious. Make sure to do your reading and pay attention to lectures and you will be fine. It isn't a hard class, you just have to be willing to do what the professors ask and put in a little elbow grease.

LEGEND OF IDAHO. LOVES MEMES. Taking ahtg with PATTERWITZ was legendary and we almost all love them. Do the readings (minus city upon a hill if you dont feel like it. They cover it in lecture enough) especially APT, Justice,and CR. Attend Review rooms(put on headphones as you walk around/clean) especially exam reviews + youll blow them away

The class I took was taught jointly between Dr. Karpowitz and Dr. Patterson. Dr. Patterson was always adding information that made the lectures applicable and funny. I would recommend this professor to anyone. This class does require attendance and readings but if you put in the work you should be able to do fine. He made the lectures fun.

The lectures were often very interesting, a must with online learning to be honest. Lots of reading so be prepared.

Due to Covid, the class is taught jointly between Dr. Karpowitz and Dr. Patterson. Dr. Patterson strives to make the class interesting and applicable to modern day life. I would recommend this professor to anyone. There are quite a few readings but it isn't over the top. Dr. Patterson loves meeting with students. I recommend forming a study group.

I took ahtg as a team-taught class by Prof. Patterson and Karpowitz and it was nowhere near as bad as rumors had me believe, I actually really enjoyed this class. My best advice: write down a quick summary at the end of each reading, because main ideas are heavily tested on. Also, go to the TA test review sessions because those are super helpful.

Since this class has a high student to teacher ratio, I think your grade and success mostly depends on the TA you get. But Patterson was great--his lectures were entertaining and that's saying a lot because I hate history and government and econ classes.

Lots of reading and writing, but very interesting lectures.

I ended up withdrawing from the class due to mental health reasons, but I LOVED Dr. Patterson. Participation is huge in his class, but he is always supportive when students require assistance. He's also SUPER hilarious.

This class was very difficult, and has way too many readings for anybody who wants any kind of a social life. Patterson is a good teacher, but there is so much content to be studied from both the lectures and textbooks. If you are already good at history it might be easier for you, but prepare for hours of studying if you want an A.

I love this class. There were a lot of readings, but I could sparknotes a lot of them or get a lot the necessary information from the lectures. He made things clear and easy to understand. He is very considerate of the students, willing to help or extend deadlines. He appreciates active participation in the class. He takes daily attendance.

Patterson is so kind and funny. His classes are very hard, yet he is reliable and always responds to your emails quickly. Lots and lots of reading and vocab which will fill up your HW hours. I would not take from him again, but his lectures were interesting and fun. Closed tests, and about 3-4 projects per semester.

The first rating I've ever written because I loved Dr. Patterson so much. Had him for an 8am and he made me actually look forward to going to class. Incredible lecturer, very engaging and so funny. Class wasn't too hard, paying attention and doing most of the reading the reading will make you solid in the class. the best professor I've ever had

Professor Patterson is just a genuinely great guy. His lectures are funny yet informative! His class is difficult because you have to really know the material/readings to do well on the tests. 4 papers that are manageable and weekly reading quizzes. He takes attendance! Overall just a great guy, definitely one of my favorite professors.

Don't take this class if you aren't interested in politics. The class overall is absolutely incredible and I loved Patterson. Lectures were great despite 50-100 pgs of reading per 2 days. Patterson is good at being nonpartisan and readings were interesting and relevant. We avoided a lot of normative questions. Highly recommend for deep learners

Professor Patterson ROCKS. He is super caring and genuinely cares for his students' wellbeing and is willing to work with you if you have problem or concern come up. Tests are not hard as long as you do the reading. Does a good job teaching the facts and theories in depth while remaining non-contentious and apolitical. I would highly recommend!

Patterson has been my favorite professor at BYU. His class is definitely not easy, but if you go to him for help, there isn't anything he wouldn't do for you. Class is enlightening, encouraging, and engaging. He cracks lots of jokes and encourages participation. Go to review sessions for help on tests. Know terms, and especially James Madison.

Professor Patterson is the kindest professor ever. He would literally do anything for his students and is very concerned about our welfare. He also brings treats at least once a week which is an absolute blessing. The class requires work but is honestly not that bad.

I absolutely LOVED Professor Patterson! He was so funny and kept everyone entertained for an 8am class! The tests are kind of difficult but doable. He really wants his students to succeed and really knows his stuff!

Great class for understanding how society functions with politics. Make sure to be on top of the reading and papers. Ask TAs for help. The tests can be tough, so study lectures and complete study guides. He is very animated and can keep your attention. Exam heavy class

I NEVER leave reviews on rate my professor, but I enjoyed this class so much that I had to! Professor Patterson has amazing lectures that are very engaging and always include relevant topics and current events. He is very knowledgeable and will help you with anything you need. The assigned readings are always interesting, and his grading is fair!

Patterson gives super interesting and engaging lectures. Over half of your grade comes from the 3 tests you take throughout the semester, so be prepared to study hard. The TAs were extremely helpful when preparing for the tests and they did an excellent job clarifying what you do and do not need to know.

Professor Patterson's lectures are engaging and informative. While the exams can be challenging, the TAs and resources like Unstuck ai make it manageable. Attend class, do the readings, and you'll learn a lot.

Patterson is a great teacher but A HTG is a very difficult class. They gate-keep study resources and tell you to study the lectures, readings, and labs which is literally everything. The review room is helpful but a clear study guide would've been more helpful.

Its a tough class! But make sure to do all the readings and understand them and you should be ok. Profesor Patterson is hilarious and a very amazing teacher, dont hestitate to reach out to him for help. There are plenty of resources to succeed!

I cannot recommend this man enough. Professor Patterson singlehandedly reminded me of why I chose Political Science as my major. He is such an animated lecturer and you can tell he's passionate about what he teaches #vintagemadison iykyk. Seriously consider taking ANY class from him, you won't regret it!

This professor is sooo awesome. He obviously loves the United States and this course as well. He was great at showing both sides of the issues we touched on, and didn't try to push his beliefs on anyone. I loved that his class is structured to challenge and encourages you to identify your own opinions and beliefs.

I learned a lot from Patterson's class. He made the lectures engaging and fun and found ways to relate the material to the students. He was bad at directly answering questions in class, but the TAs were very helpful. American Heritage is difficult, but if you put in the effort, the professors and TAs provide many sources to help you be successful.

Love the professor, hate the game. GO TO REVIEW ROOM EVERY DAY. That's THE best way to pass this class. Do the readings, but definitely go to review room. Work smarter, not harder. You shall succeed. Patterson is SO funny though, I wish I'd taken UNIV from him. He is bald and short, just like my evil high school band director, except he isn't evil!

Yes. American Heritage is a difficult class; however, there are so many resources to succeed. Do your readings. I know there is a lot, but that's just how it is. Professor Patterson's lectures are entertaining and informative. If you try your best, you won't fail.

He's a great and funny guy who has interesting object lessons and videos and thought experiments throughout his lectures.

I loved Professor Patterson. While many say his classes (especially American Heritage) are overly difficult and hard, I disagree. I spent give or take an hour each day Monday through Friday on this class excluding in class time and did fine. As long as you are present in the class, do the readings and want to learn you will be just fine.