Brother Howard is great (especially his accent!). The class is very informal and laid back. It is fairly easy as well.

Dr. Howard is one of the most interesting teachers I've ever had. He definitely knows his stuff. It's fun to go to class, and just listening to his accent makes it worth being there. The tests are a little difficult, but he has a very lenient grading policy that makes it easy to get an A.

Dr. Howard is an awesome teacher. He is very hard (at least for me, I can't memorize anything to save my life). But I enjoyed his lectures and interpretive dancing.

Great teacher, but not a really easy A.

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS unless you are very good at memorizing. In-class exams are very difficult. This is definately the hardest civ class. Go elsewhere. That said, he is a nice person and an entertaining lecturere (especially in the afternoon). This class is very time-intensive.

took both civ classes. Just get help from the TAs. There are three different tests per section. Not too hard if you really enjoy visual art and music. don't get caught up in the specifics. get the general ideas and apply it to all the tests. prof. has random ideas...keeps class entertaining

This class wasn't as hard as everyone says it is. All you have to do is memorize titles and artists. The testing center exams are meant to be difficult to prove if you read the chapter or not. He grades on a HUGE curve, too! He is a master musicologist, and I recommend this class to anyone!!

I loved his classes but they are definitely much easier if you have a background in music, because sometimes he doesn't explain in detail. Great personality and fun to listen to. Because of his 201 class, I decided to major is Humanities:Music. The tests really aren's as big a deal as everyone says. He lets you drop the lowest test/paper score

So. Cool.

A very difficult class, but very rewarding. Don't take this class if you are worried about getting an "A," (although about a quarter of last semester's students got A- or better). Dr Howard is very well educated and lecture is interesting. This is a great option to fulfill the G.E.

The tests are very detail-intensive; however, the class is very interesting, and his grading is fair. A word of advise on the paper: make sure you get a nice TA to grade it. Specify who you want to grade your paper and talk to them beforehand.

2 hard tests and 2 very easy ones. The paper is not hard, just long. He teaches extremely well and makes it easy to pay attention because he's not boring. Plus, he has a cool Australian accent.

I've taken from this professor three times because he is such a great teacher. His tests are really hard, but once you get the hang of them they aren't. He is detail oriented because that's what music is: detail oriented. I love this professor!

His tests are hard and detail oriented, but his class is really fun and informative. A very rewarding class if you are willing to put in the effort for the tests.

He's a great teacher! I really loved his class. The ID exams are easy as long as you review the music and art. The testing center exams however are kind of hard to study for because of the detail in each question but it is possible to get a really good grade on them. Overall the class is very enjoyable and he has the most awesome accent!

I took this class a few semesters ago and still remember much more information than any other class. I took it when we still had to write a crzy paper, but I heard they did away with that. The ID exams are fun to study for with friends at 3 AM, making weird ways to remember things. HEY WAIN!!

Fantastic class! A lot more actual music in 202 than in 201. With a couple hours of studying, ID exams are pretty easy. I usually managed about a B+ on Testing Center exams by reviewing my class notes really well. The essay Dr. Howard requires can be fun if you choose a good topic. GENEROUS curve--at end of semester, top 50% of class gets A or A-.

Funny teacher with cool Australian accent. Interesting lectures. Tests can be tough, but grading is heavily curved. About 1/3 of the class gets A's and A-'s. Great way to fulfill GE requirement.

Dr. Howard is a great professor; I took Music 201 and 202 from him. The tests are hard, but not impossible. He makes sure that there are plenty of review materials available. Don't miss lectures, take good notes, and try to read before class. Study with friends, and use the learning objectives! These were my favorite classes. Lots to learn.

Dr. Howard requires weekly quizzes based on lectures. They are open note, but if you don't have notes, you will fail. I have found this is a class I cannot miss unless I want to fail the weekly quizzes. You're required to write 2 papers, and parts of the exams are identification. The class is not solely on music.

Very fun Professor. He's an avid Monty Python fan with this enormous wealth of knowledge of music and art. It's a fairly easy class so long as you take good notes, and it definitely wouldn't hurt to crack the spine of your book, either.

I really enjoyed his class, he has a great sense of humor and is willing to go back and explain more about things that people didn't understand. Tests can be pretty difficult, but if you study hard you will be fine. He tells you exactly what to study and that really is what is going to be on the exam. Note-taking is a must.

This is a great professor! His lectures are incredibly entertaining and there are review sessions before every exam. There's a weekly quiz and two midterms, but they're all open-book, open-note. If you take a lot of notes you will be FINE. Everything on the test was in my notes or in the book. The 2 papers are cake. Do the work and you'll be fine!

Dr. Howard is awesome. Lectures are VERY interesting and relevant to what you're tested on. Be sure to pay attention and take notes and you'll do well. 2 tests in class recognizing music & art pieces. 2 tests online. All tests open-book, open-note. Also some online quizzes and 2 short papers, but those were really easy and didn't take much time.

Dr. Howard is hilarious! Attendance isn't mandatory but I went to his class just because he was so entertaining. His in-class tests are a bit hard so you need to study for them. If you take notes in lecture it really helps you do well. Overall I thought it was a very worthwhile class.

Howard has VERY interesting lectures. He's full of energy and excitement and loves what he teaches. 2 online tests (open book, open notes) were fairly difficult, even with the book & notes. 2 music/art recognition tests (in class) that were hard but doable. I would highly recommend this class & this professor for the Civ 2 GE.

I took this class Spring semester and found it pretty challenging. I loved the teacher though, he was hilarious and loves talking about this subject matter. The class is really interesting. The two in class tests are pretty easy if studied for and the online tests i found really challenging, just because we didn't cover half the material in class.

Dr. Howard is one of the most entertaining and passionate teachers I have had. His class is easy, if you stay caught up. He is laid back mostly, but there are a few things that he makes it clear he will not tolerate, and if you get on his bad side, I can see how you might not enjoy this class. But, just do what you're asked and you'll love it.

uh, LOVE dr. howard. his class is great and the tests really are not that hard, they're open note and open book. reading helps so when you take the test it doesn't take you forever to find all of the answers. almost our whole class got A's or B's this semester. it's an easy class.

I loved it! He has an amazing accent, and if you attend the lecture and take notes--promise you'll be fine. The tests were hard, but there are only 2 and they are open book! You can take all the time you need! Plus, if you go to the TA Review before the test, they'll go over everything you need to know.

Once referred to as the "gospel according to Luke" this has been, by far, my favorite class. Dr. Howard not only covers the material well, but makes every lecture entertaining. He often tries to apply the concepts we are talking about to an LDS standpoint, which is really great, and he never fails to include humor in his discussions.

Dr. Howard is sooo great! So far, he is one of my favorite teachers at BYU, and this has been my favorite classes so far. The class is very interesting, and covers not only music, but also art. It is a fairly easy class, you basically just need to come to class to get an A, and you definitely want to come to class because the lectures are awesome!

Dr. Howard is HILARIOUS! The Australian accent is the cherry on top. The class by nature is a challenging one, but he tries to make it as painless as possible. One of my favorite professors and classes. I would highly recommend it! Great way to cover the Civ. requirements!

Really enjoyed this class and the professor. An easy way to take care of the civ requirements. Dr. Howard is passionate about his class and is very thorough. Go to class, take good notes, and keep up and you will do well. One of my favorite classes that I have taken over the past 15 years!

good heavens, I love this man! The class was early... but so good that I actually got up in the morning to go (most the time). The midterm took about 5 or 6 hours to take... and the final longer. But they are both online, and open note! sooooo... it's a very fair chance. If you do you're reading everyday I bet this class would be a breeze

Great class! Take this to cover civ. requirement. The tests take 3-5 hours because you have to look almost every answer up in your book and notes.ID tests are easy and papers are a joke. Dr. Howard is soo great, and he loves what he teaches.

Dr. Howard is so much fun and a great teacher. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you should go or you'll be in trouble for ID exams.. and it's fun. THE MIDTERM AND FINAL ARE NO LONGER ONLINE and open note. They're in the testing center with no notes and just as hard. But graded on a curve now.

He's a fairly entertaing lecturer (and he has a great accent). He's cynical at times, which can be a bit refreshing, but maybe a bit offensive to some, I don't know. The tests are hard, as they say, but are doable if you know the material and can think through multiple choice questions. Better choice than taking Hum 201 and 202, in any case.

I took Dr. Howard for 201 and 202 they were the best classes I've ever taken at BYU. Yes, he's tough and expects you to be mature and responsible, but it's doable. He is the most entertaining lecturer I've had. He's hilarious and has a neat perspective because he's from Australia, complete with the cool accent. I learned so much and loved it!

So far a really awesome teacher; a must take for people who love music. Also, the class counts toward two general requirements.

Great guy; really funny. This class doesn't have nearly as much "music" involved as I thought it would. There are a lot of humanities-type things involved. Be aware. I'd take it again though. Prof. Howard is fantastic.

The lectures are great and fun to listen to, especially if you are into music. It is fun to listen to him speak because he has a great Australian accent; also, his sense of humor makes class more interesting. There are four tests; two music id's and two multiple choice. The multiple choice tests are hard! Even hard study doesn't guarantee a B.

Dr. Howard is a really great professor. There is one midterm and one final, which is not comprehensive. The tests cover a lot of information so cramming right before the test is not going to help. I really liked lectures whereas others thought he was boring. I really liked the class. Also there are 2 papers, 2 ID exams and online quizzes.

Fascinating lectures! Amazing teacher! Pretty hard, start studying for the tests early, but definitely worth taking. Willing to work with you if you need something. Cool guy and cool accent!

This is an incredible class. Don't think that this is going to be an easy GE credit though. You learn sooooo much, and he is absolutely hysterical! If you go to all the review sessions, read, attend class, ask questions, and study like a maniac, with a curve you'll get a good grade. His accent is incredible too! Ask about his crappy american accent

I am a foreign student and found Mus 201 to be one of the best classes I took at the Y. There are 2 in class ID exams (easy, open notes, attend reviews and listen to the CDs), 2 papers (way easy) and 2 testing center exams (quite difficult), quizzes are open book. Really enjoyed Dr. Howard's SHORT lectures and a good sense of humor!

I loved coming to class. Professor Howard is very fun. Very hard tests, but very fun class. All you need to do is study the book. It is all in the book. Sure it takes time and it is hard to memorize stuff, but getting an A in this class is totally doable with some work.

The class is really tough, but Professor Howard is a great teacher and so much fun. I loved coming to class. There is a multiple-choice midterm and music identification midterm. Same goes for the final.

Professor Howard is a great lecturer and entertaining when he teaches. He's very down to earth. The class is interesting too. The only drawback is that the tests used to be open book and online, but now they are in the testing center, but they are the same test. They're a little difficult. Interesting class though.

Great professor who really cares and has a way of getting the material across in a way that you just can't forget or not understand. I don't think there's anything he ever explained that I didn't understand the first time he said it.

One of the best professors I have ever had. His lessons are terse and enjoyable, and he's one of the funniest professors on campus. Both Music 201 and 202 are very difficult classes, but well worth the work. Take his class(es)! Seriously!

Dr. Howard is AMAZING! Hysterical, interesting, insightful, and all-around incredible. His classes are some of my most favorite, and memorable in my college experience. You learn SO much, but it's fun with him! Great insights and experience from Dr. Howard! TAKE THIS CLASS!

Dr. Howard is the greatest teacher in the world. This class is much easier than the other ridiculous Humanities classes. I felt his tests for this class was straightforward and his lectures are so interesting. As long as you keep up with the readings and listening to the scores, it'll be no problem to do extremely well in this class.

Dr Howard is funny and engaging. He's a really good teacher, but this class has very little to do with music. We didn't even talk about music until maybe a month into the semester. Tests are pretty tough, but he's a great teacher. I'd take a class from him again.

He is an amazing teacher! So funny! This is now my favorite class because of his lectures and the things he teaches- its so interesting! The tests are very hard and there is alot of information to take in. But go to lectures and he will make it more clear.

Very exciting and great teacher. Clear and understandable and really helps you understand the deeper parts.

Dr. Howard is great. Read every week and go to every lecture. The tests are hard, but not impossible. He also gave the class a 6.5 percentage boost at the end of the semester. He keeps lecture interesting, and clearly loves what he teaches. Great way to pass humanities.

His lectures were always entertaining and he's a really funny guy. I studied hard failed the midterm and studied hard for the final and got a D because of the awesome curve I managed to get a B in the class. I also learned so much and it got me really interested in art history. Take the class, it's hard work but totally worth it.

This is a challenging but interesting class. Dr Howard clearly loves what he teaches and is entertaining. The essay assignments are hard but fortunately not worth much. For the ID exams I just listened to songs until I had them memorized and I got As. The testing center exams are hard though. I got a B- but ended up with a B+ because of the curve.

I really enjoyed Dr. Howard's class. His lectures were always informative and he was just a really funny guy. You learn a lot about culture and cover a lot of interesting material. His tests were pretty killer, but if you did the readings and studied hard you were able to do relatively well.

Dr. Howard is a great teacher. His lectures were interesting and entertaining, and he did a good job of communicating the concepts needed for exams. Class is easy, only 2 exams and 2 assignments. Take good notes and you'll be fine on tests. This is not a hard class, and it satisfies that horrendous Civ2 GE requirement.

Dr. Howard is the man! I took Music 201 from him after I loved his Music 202 class so much. This class is so easy, there is one paper, a midterm, and a final. Yeah, the tests are hard, but the class requires so little work besides going to class that it's totally worth it! Also, Dr. Howard is one of the funniest lecturers you'll ever have.

Took this class in the Evening. This was the most difficult class I've taken. He's an interesting teacher but the midterm and final are killers. My head felt like it was going to explode all the random stuff I was trying to remember to get a good grade. I'd suggest taking something else for Civ1. Mix 33%(music/art/literature) wasn't expecting that.

Dr. Howard is fantastic! The course is so-so in difficulty, but the material is intriguing and Dr. Howard is engaging and helpful. Plus, he isn't too bad on the eyes. And that accent... If you're debating which course to take for Civ2, this is the one.

He is a great teacher. The class is pretty hard because of the massive amount of material covered. There is one writing assignment, and it isn't hard at all. There are online quizzes designed to help with midterms. You have to study a ton for exams, but I would definitely recommend this class.

Dr. Howard was easily the most easy-going and hilarious teacher I had this semester. Between Monty Python references, random jokes, the whole Australian thing, and even being part of MoTab, I loved coming to this class. There's only a couple of quizzes, a midterm and a final, and one paper as assignments, so be sure to pay good attention in class.

He is a genius and made this class interesting. I would have found the material boring had he not taught it. Make sure you read and review throughout the semester, and don't try and cram for the midterm and final because there is SO MUCH information to study. The class is more of a humanities class than a music history class but I still enjoyed it.

Professor Howard is a very entertaining and engaging teacher, and he loves the subject. He does go off topic sometimes, and I wish the focus of the class were a little different (we covered the 1970s minimalists, but not Chopin or Tchaikovsky), and the midterm and final require studying, but I still recommend him. Just take the tests seriously!

Maybe my favorite class at BYU, and my funniest teacher. Passionate but chill, so interesting &made me want to know everything about every topic. I had the class 3X a week at 8 AM and looked forward to going every single day. The tests are accessible if you've done the reading throughout. It's hard to cram because there is a lot of material.So good

Absolutely hilarious and a great teacher! His tests are killer, I'll be honest, but if you go to class and take really detailed notes and read the textbook you'll be fine. One of my favorite classes by far!

I found this class pretty challenging as a science major. It is easy to prepare for the majority of the written test, but I never discovered how to completely prepare for it. You will need to shell out the money to buy the cd's for the ID exam because I tried to do it just by listening to the songs on spotify and it didn't work.

This was definitely one of my favorite classes at BYU. Dr. Howard's lectures were very good, and I learned SO much! The tests aren't too bad as long as you have attended class, paid attention, and taken good notes. Dr. Howard is really funny and Australian. Overall, I would highly recommend this class and professor!

Life-changing class. I will never listen to classical music the same way again. Professor Howard is an unparalleled lecturer. I signed up because I had to, but I loved every minute of class time.

I've taken 3 classes from Dr. Howard and love him. Yes, his exams are hard, but if you go to the TA's you'll be fine. For the listening exams memorize as much as you can for them about the piece. The scores should be your best friend. Overall though, loved the class!

Dr. Howard is fantastic--definitely one of my favorite professors! He knows what he's talking about, and he does it in a way that keeps you interested. His lectures are always highly amusing. Sure, maybe the tests are hard, but if you take good notes in class and keep up with the reading, you should be fine.

Tests are hard, but there's a hefty curve. He loves what he teaches, and that definitely shows. Not a lot of work. Do the reading, go to lecture, pay attention, takes notes. You can get an A.

Dr. Howard definitely makes my top five at BYU that really impacted my life. Very passionate about his subject matter and truly cares about his students doing well. Yes his class requires lots of reading and you actually have to study for his tests, but lets be real, we're in college. He only expects us to act like the adults we are. Great teacher!

Professor that loves what he teaches & is excited to share knowledge. Two parts to his midterm & final: in class ID & testing center portion. The ID exam is easy if you pay attention in class and take good notes. The other half is difficult unless you have really studied for it. It is an interesting class if you like art, music, architecture & lit.

Dr. Howard is awesome. He's hilarious, and makes coming to class enjoyable. His tests are wicked hard but there is a curve that helps. I would highly recommend Dr. Howard to anyone needing a Civilizations credit.

Dr. Howard is a fantastic professor. He works to instill a love of the material in his students. The tests are very challenging, but like any other college course, if you apply yourself you can do well. I would definitely take again.

This is a tough class. Dr. Howard is a very captivating professor; however, the lectures still get tedious. Paying attention in lecture and reading are essential for doing well on the tests, which focus on many small details. There isn't any homework besides reading and some easy quizzes, though, which is nice. There is a short essay.

Dr. Howard is hilarious, gives great lectures, plus he's Australian! The exams in the Testing Center are indeed tough, but if you study you'll do alright on them. All the other assignments can more than make up for however you do on those exams, plus there's a curve. Very interesting class and a great way to help take care of your Civ requirement.

Dr. Howard is freaking hilarious. His lectures are awesome. You NEED to go to ALL of the classes to get an even remotely good grade. The tests are s combo of memorising famous music pieces and works of art. The written portion of the test is pretty easy if you go to class. Such a good class!!!

Awesome Class

Professor Howard is great! His tests are pretty difficult, but he definitely doesn't set you up to fail. Extra credit was provided and the other assignments were easy to ace. Howard is a funny, engaging lecturer who expects a lot from his students but also knows their limits. I'll be taking Music 202 from him next semester!

Professor Howard is a very good lecturer. I took a once a week, 2.5 hour lecture class from him, and he managed to keep our attention and make the content interesting.

He is a great teacher. Hysterical and he gives great lectures. The quizzes are online and easy to take. Not much homework, but make sure you do the little homework that is given and you will pass the class with flying colors.

Dr. Howard's lectures are funny and informative, but he often falls behind schedule so you should make sure to read the text as well. Read the text, take thorough notes, and begin listening to class music at the beginning of the semester and you should do just fine. There are also usually a couple extra credit opportunities.

Dr. Howard's lectures are funny and informative. Read the text, take thorough notes, and begin listening to class music at the beginning of the semester and you should do just fine. There are also usually a couple extra credit opportunities.

The funniest professor ever. His lectures are very informative, and you must go or the class will be much harder. He tells you the stuff you need to know. STUDY your rear off for the tests. Tests and one paper basically make up your grade. But he really helped me learn a lot and love music and art history. don't procrastinate the music listening!

Dr. Howard is an extremely knowledgeable and engaging lecturer. I took the evening section and the 2ish hours went by very quickly (and I always looked forward to going to class). Tests are ridiculously detail specific, so make sure you take amazing notes in class and read the textbook closely, but you can get an A if you put in the work.

Amazing lecturer. Austrailian. Writes the "spoken word" for Music and the Spoken Word. Knows his stuff when it comes to music history. It's good to have a foundational knowledge of music. Your grade is dependent on 4 tests (2 identification tests and 2 testing center bubble-in tests). He usually curves. Study before tests and the class is easy.

Dr. Howard knows how to keep your attention even if you are not a music major. He does a good job of covering the vast amount of information in art history at a pace that isn't hard to keep up with. The class I am in is test heavy, but he gives you the tools you need to get a good grade. He is also hilarious. Overall a really good professor.

Dr. Howard's lectures are informative and captivating. He definitely knows what he's talking about. The tests are not difficult if you pay attention in class. He will give you all the information you need to succeed during the lectures. It's clear that he wants all of his students to do the best they can in his class, and he is prepared to help.

Dr. Howard is funny, and his austrailian accent just doubles the fun. his class is not hard, just show up and write notes. My best strategy was recording the lectures and playing them back at high speeds before tests to cram. It worked really well. It's a history class, so it's memorization, not figuring stuff out; make connections: this is the key

His lectures are hysterical and enlightening. He truly cares about his subject and helps you care about it too. If you put time into preparing for his ID exams they are very doable and you can get an A without too much stress.

This was my favorite class this semester. Dr. Howard is so witty yet eloquent and I truly was inspired by all of his lectures. He helped me develop a true love for learning. Sure, the tests are hard because there is so much to remember, but you will learn so many amazing things in this class.

I loved Professor Howard. He's Australian so its really fun to listen to him talk regardless, but he always makes lecture interesting. 4 tests, 2 ID (open note) and 2 written exams in the testing center. ID tests are easy, written exams are pretty tough if you don't read the textbook or take good notes. Quizzes can be retaken so very easy. Worth it

Dr. Howard is great. Very interesting lectures. Don't procrastinate listening to the playlist for ID exams. Take specific notes on what he says in lecture and study them well. I did mediocre toward the beginning of the class but then I started studying harder and it became a breeze.

Dr. Howard is a cool guy and he really loves what he teaches about. There are about 7 quizzes and an essay that are easy. His tests are very hard and need lots of preparation and your grade depends a lot on the tests. His tests have lots of random details about composers, artists, and architects that are hard to study for. Hard class great prof.

Professor Howard is one of my favorite professors at BYU. He is SO knowledgeable about the subject that it blows my mind sometimes. His lectures are engaging, interesting, funny, and just overall incredible. His Australian accent is another plus. The ID exams can be a little difficult, but he provides plenty of study helps.

Dr. Howard is by far the best professor I have had. I looked forward to his lectures with great anticipation. They are very interesting, full of humor, and leave you as a better person. The class itself is content heavy and mostly based on the midterm and final. Study groups will help a lot

Dr. Howard will keep you rolling on the floor laughing and lectures were really interesting. However, don't assume that just because you come to class you will do fine on the tests. The tests are extremely difficult and WILL require much time spent studying outside of class. I definitely wouldn't recommend for someone who misses class frequently.

Your grade is mostly two tests. If you go to class that will help, but you HAVE to study the book to do well. I didn't put in much effort and finished with a B, but it got curved to an A-. I would recommend this class, but only if you're willing to read & study a lot. Great professor (hilarious, sassy Australian).

If you take notes in class on everything he says, that'll be enough to get you a high B on the tests. He curves the grade at the end. My friends used the book and did slightly better on the tests than I did. Easy class to cram for. No homework

I would 100% both of these classes again just to hear Dr. Howard teach! He's an Aussie and he's absolutely hilarious. I would highly recommend making yourself a detailed study guide throughout the course of the semester. DO THE READINGS. READ READ READ. Can't emphasize that enough. Despite challenging exams, definitely my favorite classes at BYU.

MUSIC 202 is the best class on BYU campus! And I wouldn't have wanted to take it from anyone else but Dr. Howard. He is not only hilarious and entertaining; he is so passionate about music and about the arts. You don't want to pass up these two classes during your time at BYU! They're hard work, but well worth the effort!

Dr. Howard is probably overqualified for teaching such basic GE courses. That knowledge, combined with his wit, make lectures very entertaining. The material covered on the tests is very ambiguous and seems to be based on random tiny details from the text more than anything else. Still, it was an easy enough class which only required 1-2 hours/week

Super easy. Tests are basically vocab, study for an hour and you'll get an A. The final is verbatim questions from the tests, so its the easiest thing ever. Professor Howard is really funny and passionate, and has a great accent. 10/10 would take again

Professor Howard is great. Sassy Australian and very passionate about the subject. The only thing's you're graded on are: Quizzes (which you can retake until you get 100), 1 Written Assignment, and the Tests. The Music ID Tests are easy but the one thing about this class is the Multiple Choice tests are super hard! But, he makes it worth it.

Easy GE. Definitely recommend if you dont want to do too much work. Prof Howard is hilarious so it makes lectures interesting (but you dont have to go). Fairly easy A.

Super funny lectures, but the tests are ridiculously hard, difficult to prepare for them, they basically try to trick you. His lectures don't necessarily apply directly to the tests. You have to study super hard for the tests and you need to read the textbook, but its hard to know what to focus on in the reading for the test.

I loved going to lecture every other day. He is a super entertaining lecturer and he is super smart. The class itself however is very very difficult .First of all, the class is barely on music. Its more about art and literature. Also, you have to know all the specifics of the midterm and final. In the end however, he curves it hardcore.

Dr. Howard is my favorite professor Ive had at BYU! His lectures are fascinating and you can tell he is so passionate about what he teaches. Hes super funny and makes the class more focused on learning than on homework, which I loved and appreciated.

I took this class for general credit and it was amazing! I've always loved music, but because of Dr. Howard, art came alive for me too. He tells the best stories about the people that you learn about in class and he helps on the online tests. There was a lot to do in this class, but if you keep up with the reading and go to reviews, you'll be fine.

*everything except for the final is open book/note/friend* I took a 2.5 hour long class of his at night so it was a little hard to stay awake sometimes but he does have day classes. He is the funniest professor I've had, and he will listen to each and every comment people have. Use textbook for the midterm, because it's open-book. Favourite class.

I loved 201 from Professor Howard so much that I'm taking 202 from him next semester. He has great lectures. There aren't very many things in the grade book, just a few quizzes, two midterms, a paper, and the final. However, everything except the final is open note/book/partner so it was pretty easy! Go to lecture, take good notes, and you'll pass.

Dr. Howard is Australian, so it makes class more enjoyable. He has a very firm no late work policy, so beware of taking this class too lightly. His ID and Multiple choice exams are open "anything you can carry into class except for the internet" but the final is closed book and closed note. This class really is exceptional.

Professor Howard is hilarious and relatable, but beware the tests. I was able to work really hard and do well in the end of the semester, but I don't think anyone was prepared for the first test and very few did well. The tests are identifying mystery and known examples of art and music. The first two are open book, but they are still quite hard.

Loved Prof Howard, he is really funny and makes class really engaging. Hie tests weren't too bad which caused me to really genuinely love the artsy material that we were learning even though I'm studying something completely different. Made strong strides to ensure that I got him for 202 as well

Dr. Howard is HILARIOUS, and he makes the past come alive. I was surprised at how much he helped me to enjoy the material. His exams are difficult (even for me, who has heard most of the music before) but if you take notes and prepare, you'll do fine (open book/note/website/classmate, except for the final). No HW except one paper. Awesome class!

Dr. Howard is great. Quite possibly the the coolest feminist who I have ever met. His lectures are funny, two in-class identification exams, two online multiple choice tests, one final in class, one easy written assignment: all tests are open book, note,.etc.. You need to put work in to get an A, but it's far from impossible.

Funniest prof I've ever had. Class isn't mandatory, but he's funny. Get the textbook - midterms are open note, book, everything. Throw a quizlet together for yourself of art examples (go beyond his slides!), listen to the music a bunch, and you'll be just fine on the exams. Final was open everything because of corona. Adapted really well for that!

I loved Professor Howard's class! He has a great sense of humor and is a solid storyteller. One written assignment (10% of grade), 9 online quizzes (20%) that can be retaken unlimited times, and 5 exams (3 in class, 2 online, 70%). Final is closed-book, rest are open. Very caring, engaged, and inspiring teacher.

This class was amazing! I felt that I was actually able to learn the material without the pressure of having to take the tests by myself. He gives you resources to do well on the exams. The lectures are so interesting and engaging. He is very funny and his accent makes the class even better. I'd highly recommend taking this class for your Civ GE!

I've never enjoyed attending a lecture as much as I did with professor Howard. He's smart, tells great (and relevant) stories, has the best jokes, and is thought-provoking. Plus, he doesn't expect you to spend all your time on his class if it's a gen ed course. Seriously, take his class. You won't regret it.

I love Dr. Howard! First of all, he's Australian and I love listening to him talk, and he's also such a great person! He is very open, friendly, and caring, and knows his stuff!

Professor Howard is passionate about music, and is overall a quirky, smart professor who cares about music. As long as you buy into the class, you get a lot out of it.

Easiest class ever. You don't have to go but should to pass. He lets you take the midterms with other people and you can email him to get the right answer if you can't figure it out. He gives you the in class test to study and then when you take it, the test is open everything. He was hilarious and really cared for the students

Since COVID-19 made this class online, EVERYTHING was open book, open friend, open internet even. I didn't really study and easily got almost 100% on the tests. And there was only one short writing assignment. Best class ever. Dr. Howard's lecture style is really engaging, too. I highly recommend this class (at least online)! Seriously, take it!

Easy GE for something that does not interest me at all. Open everything tests.

I took this class over the online spring semester, and unlike my other classes, it felt as though I was in the real class! Dr. Howard is an amazing teacher and I never felt as though I was missing anything that I would have been experiencing had class been held in person.

Prof. Howard is awesome. A super respectable guy who is really easy to understand and get along with. Funny too. The class was pretty easy, but you'll learn if you apply yourself.

Dr Howard is a genius. For a GE this class is insanely easy. If you dont get an A, you did something really wrong. The tests are open TA, professor, internet, and you can take them in groups. This class will change your life

This class is really easy. Almost everyone got As. You have to put in work in filling out the open book/internet/ta tests, but its not very hard overall. Dr Howard is very inspiring and he will change your life, even if music history doesnt interest you.

I took this class entirely online during COVID-19. It was super easy, and the tests were all open note, internet, friend, TA, etc. The final is literally copy and paste questions from the midterms, and there is only one paper which is pretty much completion credit. Would recommend for a super easy 3 credit class.

This was, quite frankly, one of my favourite classes at BYU. Professor Howard is a phenomenal teacher, and his lectures were some of the highlights of my week. The class isn't especially easy but is in no way inordinately difficult. Very little work outside of class. During my semester he would coach you if you emailed him for help during tests.

I love this class. Super easy if you pay attention and have a brain. It feels more like a 2 credit class. Great lectures, long exams(but open book so...)

Loves what he teaches, few but easy assignments, and he's very approachable. I love Dr. Howard!!

This class is pretty easy. I took it online during COVID and all of his lectures were like 20 minutes, and super straight forward. He knows his stuff, even if it isn't that interesting. He keeps it light and fun and you don't need to kill yourself over this GE.

This class is super easy and a good choice for the Civ 1 GE. The only assignments are a few quizzes with unlimited retakes, open-book, open-other-people midterms, a reflection paper, and a final that is copied verbatim from the midterms. Howard is also an interesting and engaging teacher. Definitely take him.

Everything was done in groups, all the exams, literally everything was open friend/TA/internet/book. The final is made up completely of questions from the midterms, so it was an easy 100%. Coolest teacher in the world, made learning fun, and made the topics extremely interesting. This is how learning should be.

One 500 word essay and open note reading quizzes due at the end of the semester. Open note and open group midterms. I only put in work the week of midterms/final. Easy way to fill the Civ 1 req but also pretty worthless class. Howard seems nice enough and passionate about the class but never interacted w/ him. Textbook can be found online for free

This class was soooo great! Takes the stress away from your GE course load and allows you to actually try to enjoy the material without wanting to die the entire time. Dr. Howard is incredibly knowledgeable on what he teaches and he's pretty funny. Definitely recommend this class! There's a reason the waitlist is always 200 people long.

Prof. Howard explains materials concisely and is a quite quirky aussie. Most of the difficulty ratings were presumably done pre-online where tests were closed everything. Without notes, it would take some effort for an A, but Prof. Howard's teaching makes up for all of it.

This was an easy GE. Because I wasn't stressed about the courseload, I could actually enjoy the material, which was a nice break. I took the class on-demand, so Prof. Howard let us work through the content largely at our own pace, going more in depth only if we wanted to. He is super down-to-earth, and he knows the material very well.

Highly recommend! The hardest part (pre-Covid) was the listening part of exams where he would play a clip of a song and you had to know composer/song title/genre. But if you attend lecture and TA exam review sessions, you'll be fine. Dr. Howard was pretty funny and very generous (open note, open person exams for the most part).

Dr. Howard teaches this class very well. I have difficulty understanding art because of my Asperger's but I was still able to understand what I needed to get an A in the course. I am looking forward to taking Music 202 from him as well.

Seriously this is what all GEs should look like. He made it so interesting and not stressful, I could actually focus on learning instead of getting tons of reading done. It was an easy A since the tests were open book, which was super nice. Don't bother with the textbook though, it's so heavy and you will never use it.

You don't need to watch any lecture videos or read anything. All quizzes are online and tests can be done in groups. The easiest A of my life, especially at BYU. He is super funny and chill as well. Best GE ever!

Fun lectures. Always ends class early. Not a lot of homework. Review your class notes and the textbook before tests and you'll be fine. Low effort class but you still learn a lot.

Professor Howard is actually the best. This class is E-A-S-Y. Every test is open book, notes, and course materials. Though a 94% is an A it is literally impossible (unless you don't try) to get less than that. His lectures are AMAZING (he has the BEST Australian accent), he's hilarious, and though this was a 3 hour class we always ended WAY early.

If you don't enjoy history and need to fulfill your Civ credits, take this class. So much easier than the World Civ classes. Open book and note quizzes and tests (this could change though). Take notes during class to help on tests. One short paper, easy. I have the textbooks, never used them. I didn't give too much effort and I got an A-.

Lectures were great, really entertaining, Dr Howard knows how to read the crowd. My only (and biggest) complaint is the tests. Open note/ book, yes, but some answers come from some obscure line from the textbook that he didn't really touch on in class. Wouldn't be that big of a deal if tests didn't make up 70% of your grade. But as a person, 10/10

As a whole class, there isn't many assignments for Music 201 (or 202 for that matter because it's identical in structure with just different material). Dr. Howard is an amazing professor. There's a reason the waitlist for this course is so high. Come to class, take good notes, all quizzes and tests are open book/note, one real writing assignment.

His lectures are amazing. The tests are open book with no time limit, so it takes a while to finish them, but they are pretty straight forward. He is hilarious and makes learning about ancient art and music fun. He is straightforward about what he expects and makes his class really manageable.

Dr. Howard's an entertaining lecturer and he knows his stuff. The class is very interesting and informative and he always has a fresh take on old topics. The tests are long and difficult, but they're open note and book, so it's doable.

one easy writing assignment. the whole class is based off of the exams. Exams are open book, open note, and open internet. However, they are long and take a long time to find the answers.SUPER easy GE if you are looking for one. totally worth it, just make sure you save time for when the tests roll around to find the answers.

I LOVED Dr. Howard! This class was so fun and I learned a ton, because the lectures were super interesting. Tests are pretty easy because they are open-book and open-note, so there's not a lot of memorization. Pretty much no homework necessary. Dr. Howard is one of the nicest, kindest professors on campus, so I'd definitely recommend him!

I've taken MUSIC 201 and MUSIC 202 from Dr. Howard now and let me tell you- MUSIC 202 was WAAYYYY harder. I love Dr. Howard as a person but the tests are very long and difficult (even if they are open note!) and nothing you talk about in class can prepare you for them. The ID exams are very stressful but study and you'll do well.

This is an interesting class. Attendance isn't mandatory but definitely helpful in preparing for the tests. You have 3 tests throughout the semester (2 midterms and the final) that are open book & open note. The hardest part on the tests is listening to the music and having to identify who wrote it and the name of it.

If you are needing to get your CIV 1 & 2 GE's out of the way take Music 201 and 202 from Prof. Howard! Seriously, his classes are SO straight forward, simple, and easy (IF you study well for the exams). As mentioned in other ratings, this class is test heavy, so expect that but don't sweat it too much. Could not recommend this class more!

Prof Howard was hilarious, his lectures are not necessary but I go because they are hilarious and interesting. You are given everything you need to get a 100 on all the tests, easily the easiest class I have taken, but also one of the most interesting. He is also very spiritual and sweet and genuinely one of the nicest people you will meet

Very easy class, yet enjoyable and engaging. Wants students to succeed. Mainly graded by the ID and online exams, but they are straightforward. One of the most popular professors at BYU, so get ready for large lectures and long waitlists for the class.

Dr. Howard is amazing! His lectures are so fun and he is really smart. The class isn't too hard, as long as you don't try to cram at the end, because you have to memorize a lot for the ID exams. If you're taking MUSIC 202, definitely take it from Dr. Howard.

This class was fantastic. Dr. Howard made it enjoyable and provided everything needed to succeed. I would recommend this class or any of his other classes to anyone.

Fairly easy class. Definitely still have to study and although attendance is not mandatory, I definitely recommend going. For some reason I didn't realize that there was literature and art also in the course, not just music. Anyway, I learned a lot and had fun doing it!

Prof Howard is awesome. His lectures are fun and engaging and there was rarely a dull moment. His class is very test heavy though. 70% of your grade is all tests but he will prepare you well for them. Also, the final is the same questions from the previous midterms and he opens the midterms so you can study them before the final. Minimal homework.

Prof Howard is the funniest professor I've had at BYU! Such a kind, caring man and SO knowledgeable about everything art, literature, and music related. He explains things very clearly and welcomes questions. His passion is contagious - he even managed to make opera interesting. If you're taking Music 202, take it from him!!

Learned a lot in lectures and the class was very manageable. His in-class ID exam #2 was pretty challenging and could be tricky if you weren't prepared, so make sure you know his expectations for it well in advance. However, they may be changing the organization of the class soon so be sure to double check that before signing up for the class.

EASIEST GE CREDIT! To be fair, I took this over spring semester, but Professor Howard wanted everyone to end with an A. We took the tests as a class so the only thing we were really graded on was one essay (which is basically completion). He wants his students to succeed. He's also really funny and makes history really entertaining.

I loved Pro. Howard. I took this class to cover my civ two credit; it was the easiest class ever. If you participate, you get a good grade. There was a midterm in this class, but it was just a super easy paper. There are long readings, but that's it. No final, it is a good class.

This class was so different than Music 201 (which I also took from Howard). It was more about cultural appropriation. I took the 3 hr night section, and Dr. Howard always let us out early which was amazing. The assignments, midterm, and final were all easy (no tests, just short projects), and I walked away more informed about culture and music.

Your grade is primarily based on attendance (at least it was for the night section), so make sure you will be able to attend most lectures. Dr. Howard was accommodating when I had a difficult situation and you can tell he's very passionate about the subject material. He's also upfront when he was teaching a subject that's not his area of expertise.

The 202 coursework is completely new and different starting this semester. Still an amazing class with a bit of HW, but with more interesting topics like pop, classical music, and modern music. If you turn in your work and do it it's a very manageable A. He covers a lot of Asian and Hispanic cultures so IDK what the black racism review is about.

Solid professor. His lectures cover everything that is on the tests. Homework assignments are really easy. Lectures were very interesting. Only reason I don't give him a 5 is he is adamant on not putting his slides online. You'll need to take pretty detailed notes on all of his lectures to do well on tests

TAKE THIS CLASS. I took it for two of GEs and I plan on taking MUS 201 with him. He is such an easy grader and I've never had an easier class before. Not only that, but I really really enjoyed all the hw and assignments and I know nothing about classical music. I'm here to help you out, take this class for your GE.

I think this class was genuinely one of the easiest classes I have ever taken. All of the assignments were based on completion. If you did it, you got credit. Professor Howard is kind and respectful. The assignments were creative and fun. Attendance was 50% of the grade, but I felt it was extremely reasonable for how easy it was.

W prof wooooooo

Most woke teacher I've had but that doesn't super bug me, relaxed enough that its worth it for sure

This was such a great class! I've had Dr. Howard for two different classes now and have LOVED IT! He is so willing to talk to you and help you understand the concepts he is teaching! I actually really appreciate that he requires you to come to class because he teaches about so many interesting concepts! All the assignments were easy! Easy tests!

Just take his class, no needs to hesitate.

Professor Howard is truly the best professor I've had here at BYU. He is so inspirational and so funny! His philosophy of GE's makes his class actually enjoyable and so neat to learn from him! His accent alone also makes the class so much fun. He has such a neat perspective on life and art and music, if you can snag a spot in his class, KEEP IT!