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Reviews (209)
semi-magician...makes history appear to be interesting...
Great teacher, makes history fun
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Nice professor who is very well read on history and knows what he is talking about. Take his course; you'll learn a lot and get a good grade.
For tests he allows a notecard that can very easliy fit eveything that is on the test. He knows how to make history feel as if it was in the present.
He is very clear about the amount oftime and effort he wants students to put forth from the beginning. Please follow his rules to get an A. In the online class you have to log in everyday and post a good message on the borad.
Great teacher, makes class interesting and fun, jokes are good. If you study and pay attention you will get a A in his class
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HE is the best teacher I have ever had, not becasue the classes was easy, you got to work for your grade, but you can tell he loves teaching. Hes lecture are clear and to the point, he make history intersting, and keeps you awake and wanting more!
If you want to look forward to history class everyday, take Mr. Ennis! He is hilarious and his teaching technique is fascinating.His tests are all very simple if you read, however he doesn't let us have note cards anymore b/c no one was reading.He's great
Cool dude...Jokes might seem personal but just attack back and he'll like you even more.
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funny and makes history fun
He is a great teacher, take history with Marty and you have fun. Reading is impotant.
Good teacher- funny jokes, but he takes forever to get tests back to you! He's a good history teacher who enjoys his job.
excellent to see a teacher still happy about his job. great class! best class i've ever taken besides hst 108 with Ennis!
Very funny, informative, helps make history not as boring as it could be, provides notes before each chapter test...
This class was one of the best i've had.Really easy if you just listen and pay attention.
Though I thought some of his jokes were rather inappropriate, he keeps the class interesting and teaches very clearly. As long as you do the reading, or even take good notes, the class is easy. He even went over many of the test questions beforehand!
Never take a four-week online course w/him. He was soo far behind in the grading. Way too much work for such a short period. A bit rude in his emails. Everyone on the message board complained. I worked my butt off and got a lousy B.
Great teacher. Fun class. But take him seriously, go to all classes, and READ!!! Great for majors and non-majors alike.
Funny guy, makes fun of himself and students regularly. All you need for his class is to take notes of lectures and read the book.
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Marty is a fun teacher, but takes the material seriously! not an easy A but it can be accomplished.
by far the worst professor i've ever had, completely unreasoable. strongly recommend you select a different hist 108 course.
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I've took three different classes with this teacher and never had any trouble getting a good grade. As long as you don't sleep in his class(by the way he won't let you), he'll keep you on your toes. Very good lecturer, no surpise on test. Overall good cla
Fun class. Keeps it interesting. Is clear in what he wants from the students.
Mr. Ennis is a great professor. Sometimes his language and jokes are a little crude but otherwise he is a very fun teacher and you can tell he enjoys his job. Great teaching style!
Good teacher. His lectures really put the text in perspective. Cares about students success and as a result gets irritated when people aren't trying (his only shortcoming, but it's a good thing too). Read the text and pay attention is all you need to do.
DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE unless you set up a time to meet him to find out his expectations. He is very unlcear otherwise.
He is the best. This guy rules, if you like history, and you like to have some fun with it, you'll love this guy. He can be serious when it comes to tests and the like, but he is fair, and never a stickler.
He is such a fun enthusiastic teacher and really seems to care about his students. What a great class. His only downfall his his bad language and inapppropriate jokes.
marty is the man. makes class very fun, jokes, gets to know you, he tries really hard and he knows his subject.
TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!
Great teacher for Hist 108 & 109, he was good at 105. Sometimes he gets a little sidetracked, but if you pay attention to the lectures and read the book you'll do fine.
Mr. Ennis is a wonderful teacher. His lectures are to the point, funny, engaging and NEVER boring. He tries to make his students think. What an interesting instructor. All his quizzes and tests are clear but challenging. Take history with him!:)
Great teacher. I took him for 108 & 109 and did great thanks to his fun lectures.
This guy has the biggest heart!! I absolutely loved him as a person but as far as teaching-wish he'd stick more to the syllabus. He cares soooo much about his students and History. Pay attention to lectures and you'll do great.
Mr. Ennis is one of my favorite instructors i've ever taken. Learned lots and had fun doing it.I highly recommend him.
He thinks he's so funny, but his jokes get old fast, he gets off subject A LOT and it's hard to filter out his b.s. with what you actually need to pay attention to. He takes forever to pass anything back. Unorganized!
Lectures are interesting and engaging, jokes around and gets off subject which takes up time, tests are all fill in/short answer and quizzes are usually one/two word answers. He usually sticks to lecture material for tests, to be assured an A read book!
He had many jokes on every subject, seemed to pick on a lot of the kids, but lectures were fun tests were easy it was a good time!
Many professors lecture boring subjects like history but Marty relates past events to current event. His humor is a plus, never was bored during his class. Picks on students but thats tuff love.
Mr Ennis is a very funny man. Pokes fun at students, but makes fun of himself too. If you're extremely serious/shy, you may not be comfortable. But he knows how to make history fun and interesting. Covers everything he puts on tests.
very helpful and makes sure the lectures are fun. very funny and he makes sure he is clear with what he says. make sure to read the book, his tests have some sneaky stuff out of the book so lectures arent the only thing to study.
Ennis is seriously one of the best teachers I've had at Grossmont so far...Not only does he give clear interesting lectures, he also cares very much about his students! not to mention he's super funny!
I've had him for hist 108 and 109. I think he is the coolest instructor you would ever meet. Very funny guy!!!! he knows his subject excellent!!!
He keeps you awake by making you laugh
I really didn't care for his ambush approach to question answering. If you are easily flustered when forced to answer on the spot (without having raised you hand)don't take Marty. If you are confident or cocky you'll have a ball bantering with him.
He jokes around a lot and can be a lot of fun. If you really like history, he has a very interesting approach and he can challeng you. My only complaint is he is terrible about passing back papers and tests. If you're looking for easy don't take him.
Mr. Ennis is not only a professor...he's a historian and a comic. He loves teaching and it shows. His lectures and teaching methods succeed in involving the entire class. He is structured as far as attendance and tardiness.
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good teacher, and funny, take this class if you want to make history not so boring
Very good teacher. Knows the subject and makes it enjoyable by including jokes. Study the lectures and you won't have a problem passing the class.
i was scared to take his class at first because i've always got low C's in history. however, in his class i got an A! I hardly ever read the book. just pay attention in class and study the blackboard notes. he practically tells you what's on the test. did i mention he was a comedian!
Had class online, his expectations were unclear. I got a B which is a good grade, but was unclear where I went wrong and what it would take to get an A.
Mr. Ennis is easily sidetracked, which may be a relief for those of you who don't enjoy history. The class is as easy as they come. You would have to work really hard to fail his class... he tells you everything that you will need to know. If you're looking for a challenge, I don't recommend!!
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Funny teacher if you don't especially like history. Kind of caputed at the end, though. Easy exams. Nice guy overall.
Mr. Ennis made class very fun, was a easy testing teacher. Very helpful
Didn't like the way he would encorage you to express your opinion and then criticize you for it afterwards
Great teacher. Gets you interested in the subject because he has such a passion about it. Random conversation placed us very behind at the end of the semester. Final exam turned in to 8 chapters instead of 5.
He is a fun guy but I don't like the way he treat you in class. He expect you to love history like he does.He ask you to be in time for the classes, but HE is always late. So late, that we didn't cover all the material for the semester.He gets off the subject too easily.I was expecting more from him
Classes were fun to go to, clearly knew his stuff, explained everything in a way that made Modern American History easy to understand. However, he could be unfair on the tests. Beware if you take his class, he will put things on the test that he said wouldn't be on the test, so study EVERYTHING!
funny guy, gets deep into material, spends too much time on random subjects, gets behind, doesn't cover the material much at all near the end of the semester, then puts random questions he didn't cover on the test- kind of annoyed at that, but still got an A in the class.
Prof. Ennis was one of the worst teachers I have ever had I hated his teaching methods and think that he was extremely rude to his students and cut them down a lot. I thought he was funny at times but not funny enough to like the class.
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Did not like the way he teaches.
He seems to enjoy discussing food more than history sometimes.
Amazing teacher and very easy if you show up to class and pay attention. Not hard class unless you are dumb.
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Marty is great. He's funny and approachable. All you have to do is show up and pay attention. He isn't really hard, he just expects you to know the material. There aren't a lot of people left in the world that are quite like Marty. I don't like history, but I can actually say I like this class.
he was an overall good teacher. just dont schedule him for ur first class of the day bc he hates tardies! pretty funny teacher. just show up, take notes, and you will do fine. his tests arent that easy so study! and dont piss him off
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This man is a character. Probably the funniest, most random teacher I have ever had. The quizes and tests are so easy(he tells you what is on the tests, and the rest is on major issues he covers. You do not need the cd for the class. Be on his good class, and do not have an accent! Good Teacher.
Ennis knows his material and teaches it so you can understand it. He uses humor to teach, but it does not take away from the class, it adds to it! Just pay attention and you will be fine.
Very good teacher and you will larn something about history. Make sure that you print out the slides available on blackboard so that you are prepared for the note taking in class. I loved this class and would take him again if I could. Make sure to write down his recipes. One problem is when he is out of time in semester he will rush to the end
He is very humorous and makes class enjoyable. He takes quizzes and tests seriously, which is a good thing. His teaching style might offend sensitive people, because his comments are blunt. All in humor though, and I thought it was funny. The one problem was that we didn't get through much of the last chapters.
i always hated history but this class was fun. marty is a funny guy but sometimes can be very blunt. i thought he was scary at first but as the semester went on he was okay.I would reccommend this teacher.test and quizzes are easy if you go to class. our tests were all short answeres but he talks about the topics so there is no surprises.
Has an intense personality which can be intimidating, but he is interesting, funny, and loves his job. There are no writing assignments. Justs quizzes and tests. I bought the CD because I am a rule follower. It was a waste of $45. You do not need it. Take notes and read the book.
He is an awesome teacher and his tests are easy if you listen to his lectures, but he invovles the class and he his hilarious!!!
the class is easy as long as you take notes, i did not need to read the book at all, which is deffinitely my kind of class!!!
Definatly take him.... Comdian, Passionate about history...will make you want to learn more about it...and entertains at the same time.... You would have to be stupid not to take him.
Very good teacher... Funny ....
he likes to ask people if they want to fight him. he seems nice but the phat/fat jokes get old fast!!!
He is a great teacher. Very passionate about the subject and he imparts it to you. I learned so much from him. He is very clear in his expectations
Hes pretty cool. His class is easy, but i dont know...he intimidates me sometimes. I think its cause hes from new york and is a "in your face" kinda guy. But im afraid to answer somethin in class sometimes cause he'll knock you down if your wrong sometimes. But the class is cool, interesting for the most part, and he is pretty funny
A student friendly teacher, very funny. Its an easy class and fairly interesting. Sometimes is a little intimidating if you dont know the material
Ennis rocks! His class is so fun. He asks some questions on the spot to make sure your reading the material, but all in all, its a really fun class! I recommend Ennis to anyone for history class.
He is funny, but very opinionated and doesn't stay on track...then pushes everything in last minute. I tried in class: did the work, took notes, etc, and couldn't get a good grade. I quite often found him annoying in his joking, but the guys loved his jokes. His teaching and tests click with some people and not others.
Great teacher, take him
He is a funny guy! i learned a lot in this class. he sometimes gets off track though. he doesnt teach outta the book which is cool. i would recommend him!
no good at all....He thinks he is funny
super easy class, I got an A with hardly any effort, i just studied the night before the test because he tells you exactually what is on the test.
he is a bit annoying with the same ol jokes but does keep u awake unlike most history teachers. he does comment on food a lot but overall just print the slides he shows and study that n u will be fine.
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DO NOT LISTEN TO WHAT ANYONE SAYS... HE IS RUDE BUT DEAL WITH IT BECAUSE YOU CANNOT GET A BETTER TEACHER THAN HIM. HE JUST LIKES TO BREAK THE ICE AND I WAS MADE FUN OF ALL SEMESTER. GROW UP AND STOP CRYING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL. I GOT AN 'A' AND NEVER STUDIED FOR ANYTHING IN THE WHOLE CLASS.
I love Mr. Ennis! He is the best and he makes class fun!
ennis is great. u have to pay attention to do well, but he makes it very easy and fun to pay attention. wish i could have him for all my classes!
easy teacher, made class enjoyable. would take him again in a heartbeat
Sigh, I love this guy. This was my 2nd class with the man. Honestly, I think I've never had a class that managed to teach and entertain so well. He's a bit vibrant. And he does love his wine/beer/food etc. I never cracked a book for either class (just lecture notes) and passes with A's. Just do yourself a favor- take the class.
ennis is a great teacher.he knows his history,enjoys discussing, has outlines ready to go, but also read the book. he likes to laugh and make u laugh, but is serious about being on time and learning. he doesn't like b.s. but is fair.
Tests are pretty easy as long as you study the powerpoint notes. (written, not multiple choice) He is funny, but gets off track of the material everyday. If you just want to joke around then take the class. If you actually want to learn during class time, then I'd suggest another teacher.
Been one of my favorite professors since I've been in college. Very friendly, tons of fun, great all around professor. He cares dearly about what he teaches. I pulled a B in his class both times I took him with literally zero text book use. Everything you need you know he has on his power points that he reviews in class.
Pretty cool teacher. He has a lot of entertaining stories, so you don't always get to the material. And he does expect a lot from his students. Good guy, funny. Cares about what he does.
Not a bad teacher, very passionate so he can go off about something for quite a while. Quizes were easy, as were the tests. Just print out the powerpoint notes and your good to go. The test are short answer, but no brainers. Didn't really use the textbook, no matter how much he said that it is neccesary. Just make sure you go to class on time! He w
Great teacher, makes fun of some students, but they deserved it likes to joke alot and can be VERY serious when he needs to be. The tests come directly off the powerpoint presentations, the homework is reading the book, which can be done if you want that extra 5 points on the test, i didn't and i still got a B I would recommend him to everyone
Very cool teacher likes to have fun but still makes sure that work gets done. I just studyed the notes I took in class and I have an A.
He makes the class interesting and fun you'll never fall asleep!!!
Ennis is cool. He likes to threaten to beat his students up.(Just to make others laugh) His notes are exactly what will be on the tests and quizzes. Read the text and go over the notes, and you will do well.
Mr. Ennis is one of the best teachers I have had. I actually like coming to class. No BS bookwork, you test on what he lectures. Fun lessons, easy going guy, and he relates and ties in past history to the current history being made. Encourages participation and does NOT like lateness/absence. Very funny and just all around kind.
Mr. Ennis is an awesome professor. all you have to do is pay attention in class and review his powerpoints and you will do fine. I never read the book and got an A.
started out not liking this class, but it grew on me :) he's very helpful and passionate about his subject and seems tp genuinely care about his students...overall a great experience
Best Teacher I have ever had Hands down!!! Take him you Won't regret it!!!
Don't bother buying the book for this class.He puts all the lectures on Blackboard. If you study those,you will get an A+ on his tests.His tests arnt mult choice,but they are still EASY. If you can't pass his tests, you need to "go play in traffic". His quote not mine.No homework.The guy is hillarious.Relates everything to food.Picks on students.
Ennis is the funniest teacher I've ever had! I really hated history before taking this class. It is really amazing how much he knows. He is very passionate about history and really makes class fun. He doesnt like when students are late or absent so keep that in mind
Great teacher. Explains what will be on the test clearly. Funny and interesting. Powerpoint lectures are available on blackboard for reference.
He is a very funny teacher, likes to mess with the students alot. Grade is based on 3 tests and 2 quizes. His powerpoints are on blackboardand, if you study those you'll do fine. FYI: Don't use your cell phone in class or be late, he hates that a lot!!
Awesome teacher. He made me interested in history for the first time in my life. He explains things very clearly, and caters to all of your questions. The work load is minimal so you can actually sit back and just absorb history and learn a ton. No need to buy the book. Also, extra credit opportunities are available.
Great teacher who really knows his stuff! Explains things clearly which is what made his class "easy." There are two quizes and 3 test but extra credit is available. Dont be late,use a cell phone in class,or fall asleep,cause he see's all! Great fun class... you wont wanna miss. yes he picks on students in a joking manner but it's all in fun!
This is my 2nd class with Ennis. He makes history more interesting than i ever knew it could be. He wants you to understand the material. He doesnt want distractions like using a cell phone, or being late. His jokes crack me up!
Funny guy, picks on people if they don't care. Do not be late EVER. He will drop late in smstr. Lectures are also on BB and he says "you'll need to know this" major hint dropper. Hates distractions (cell phones, talking, being lazy) if taking ESL, recommend to wait until English skills improve. Tests are TOO easy. Pay attention. Good Luck!
super super EASY class. I cannot stress that enough! He tells you what's on the test while he's lecturing. He's also pretty entertaining so I was never bored in class. Tests are straight forward. Easy 'A' class! He rocks!
The best history teacher I have ever had! If you show up on time every day to class and pay attention, you will get an good grade. Take good notes and you don't need a book. He uses BB. And he is really funny!
DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. All tests and quizzes come straight from his lectures which are on bb, so dont even bother taking notes. No papers to write. Easy!!!! But, be prepared for him to call you out in class. Take him!
Mr. Ennis is a pretty cool guy. He is laid back and funny. His class was fairly easy. As long as you go to class and take notes while he lectures you'll do well.
Mr. Ennis may be a great teacher, but he is not great on a personal level. He has a lot of classes and is very impersonal when it comes to dealing with students one on one. Unless he picks on you regularly, he has no idea who u are. Not consistent with promises of extra credit. Tests are very hard! He has a bitter, cynical and negative viewpoint.
He's definitely cool, but not quite the god everyone makes him out to be. Picks on students a bit (usually hilarious though) and always talks about food. Very strict on attendance and cell ph usage. Don't need the book.
he is pretty awesome. i took his class twice and he was very passionate about the material. just read the chapters and listen to his lectures and you will do fine. i am a history major because of him! oh, and if you bring your sunglasses to school, there is a 99% chance that he will try them on.
marty is very cool. i took both 108 and 109. listen to lecture, print out bb notes and take notes. don't be late, and don't miss class. 3 quizzes, 3 exams. quizes are fill in the blank, exams are short answers. you have to know what you are talking about and you will do fine. no homework. i recommend him to everyone!! thanks marty!:)
Took 4 classes with him this guy rocks got 4 A's STUDY STUDY STUDY Test are comprehensive so study study
He is so strict with your grade. He doesnt care who you are, how you study or how you improved your scores. If you need good grade DO NOT take him, if you are looking funny class yeah it is funny class but I am sure you are not in college for fun....
I loved his class, not any homework but needed to be prepared for test.
Prof Ennis is rude andsomewhat overbearing, likes to ridicule students in front of their peers. He is not very knowledgable in the subject most of his lectures could have come from wikipedia or the text. Attendance is required, do not miss class, he doesn't care.
Prof. Ennis has a unique personality that should not be taken personally. He makes jokes, but he doesn't do it to be mean, just to lighten up the class which can be very quiet at the beginning. Tells you exactly what is going to be on the test, take notes or you get his lectures off BB and study them you'll get an A! Be on time and don't miss class
the class itself is kinda hard...u gotta really bust ur butt studying because his tests are all short answers..i looked forward to coming to his class because he made it fun. Overall he is a really cool professor who is passionate about history. You will learn a lot from this class. Take him..if ur up for a challenge.
There are only 3 test in the whole class, but he tells you EXACTLY what will be on the test and he is very clear as to what he wants. He is also very interesting and keeps you entertained. Overall if you pay attention you will pass easily!
Nice Teacher with Good jokes.. if he sees ur the innocent one hes diff gonna make fun of u in front of class .. i was barely passing cuz i didnt study but he gave me a chance to do an extra credit then i passed with C.
Ennis makes constant food jokes and doesn't teach very well. He jokes about not seeing his feet. He knows his stuff though and is very passionate about what he teaches but does not give anyone any slack. Hes a bit power hungry about cellphones, and doing other hw in class. He tells u wats on the test, but its always ends up a bit tedious and vague
While I found Ennis' class to be quite easy, his style of teaching is very overbearing. He is an extreme cultural pessimist and very condescending to today's generation. He bullies the students - seems to have power issues. He does cover all the major events in history, so if you can stand him it's not a bad class.
One of the few college professors on campus that expects the best from his students. He doesn't take crap and you will have to study hard to pass. So if you're a slacker, you won't make it. He's a very practical smart man who knows his history and applies it to today. He is also very helpful if you need it. He makes history very interesting.
This guy is a really good teacher!!! Go to class, pay attention, study the powerpoints, and you will get an A. He insists that you must read the textbook, and I didn't. Just listened to him. He is a very good teacher and keeps the class interesting. Easy A if you go to class and pay attention.
Great teacher and knows what he is Gallic about makes class very interesting
He is incredibly strict about attendance, cell phones, and eating in class. He tells stories about the social lives of his favorite historical figures more than he actually teaches you facts about history. I don't really feel like I learned much. Quizzes are simple, but for tests you better study HARD because he expects you to know all the facts.
I like him so much, I want to take his class again next semester! He a passionate professor who goes beyond the boring text book. However, he's not for the slackers! And he does tease hard, so be tough-skinned when you take his class!
Very knowledgeable and passionate teacher. I really learned a lot. hes not very difficult at all. You just need to give specifics on the test and youll get an A every time. the only part i didn't like was taking role. I feel like he wasted too much time at the beginning of class with role. other than that hes great. Good sense of humor also.
he is a great teacher, you can tell her enjoys history because he talks about it like its his personal life, his quizes are easy one word answers, if your willing to study hes willing to give you an A. take him!
Knows his stuff. Bases lectures off of powerpoint so take down what is on the slides and you should be good. Tests are very short answer (just a sentence or 2 per question). NEVER be late or get caught with your phone out or he will flay you alive. Other than that, it's a pretty straightforward class.
Takes the class way too serious considering how basic the class is. Gets repetitive, lots of doom and gloom lectures usually about how lazy people are trash and how horrible the real world is. If he would let you, using only the powerpoints and skimming the book would give you a passing grade easily. But you have to be there every day or he'll drop
This guy is hilarious. Very entertaining class. You have to study and memorize your stuff. I didn't really use the book, but I'm sure it'll help your grade. Be on time to class and don't give him excuses because he won't care.
He is a great teacher, what he sad is on the test Is on His tests,
I had him for 108 and it was such an easy class. You have to show up to class don't be late!2 quizzes and 3 tests, no papers or cumulative tests. Short answer tests but the questions are so easy, way easier than a MC test. He tells you exactly what will be on the test and doesn't lie or trick you. You don't need the book. Will be taking for 109!
I took him for 108 and 109 he is great! Don't nee the text book, everything you will be tested on is in his lectures. Super easy/interesting class.He is really funny. He likes to poke fun at the students that are slackers, but if you are a good student he will be nice to you.
I took him for 108 and I will be taking him for 109 in the Spring. He makes a lot of jokes about food and you hardly need the book. There are 3 tests and a few quizzes and two extra credit opportunities. Don't be late to class or have your cell phone out!
He is really into history and that makes it fun to listen. He has the same quirk I have, when you know something, but can't quite remember he'll look it up to be accurate. Extra credit is given, but if you pay attention and read the book you should do well anyway. He wants your attention and no cell phones!! But 2 thumbs up to a great teacher!
He is a great teacher. He tells you what is on the tests ,and gave us a study guide for what was on the final ,which was spot on. he says alot of jokes ,books recommendations. I hope to take his 109 class in the future because it was a great class
Ennis is a great teacher who really has a passion for what he teaches. He doesn't try to trick you and tells you exactly whats on the tests. no homework just written word tests. offers extra credit.
easy A
Easiest A of my life. DON'T buy textbook (even though he claims you cannot pass the class without reading. ) Just study his lecture slides and you will get an A on every test. And he's hilarious! :)
Very interesting class due to the instructor. All exams are straight from PP. Super easy. Do NOT buy the book! Mr. Ennis makes this class easy to understand and remember. Easy and fun extra credit, museums visits write papers. I highly recommend; funny teacher too.
Great class I took it in the winter break so it moved fast. Still an easy A; just go to class. All exams are straight from PP. Do NOT buy the book! Mr. Ennis makes this class easy to understand and remember. Easy and fun extra credit, museums visits write papers. I highly recommend; funny teacher too.
He is passionate about history and keeps you engaged through his wit and jokes about food. Don't bother buying the book. Tests are all hand-written so you should study his lecture. Good luck!
Mr. Ennis was probably one of my least inspired choices as far as junior college instructors go. He knows the material well but he appears blasé and often off-put by the smallest things. Quizzes and tests are easy. Do not expect congratulations from him if you do well. It has been my experience that he couldn''t care less how well you do.
Mr. Martin is lovely, enjoyable & funny teacher i ever seen , Exams straight forward from PP ,(Skipping a class , losing points in Exams) , no research papers , no assignments required, I took him for 108 & 109 and i got an A on em , lecture quite long but enjoyable when he is in a good mood , Pay attentions on every word he says you Pass with an A
TAKE HIM TAKE HIM TAKE HIM!! class fills up quick, super easy class, all notes he puts up on Blackboard are identical to the quizes and tests, Dont skip class, only people that dont get good grades are the ones that dont study the lecture notes its soo easy! lots of extra credit, talks alot and keeps it interesting. take him for HIST 108 as well!
Great teacher! Its all lecture based but he goes over the material enough so by the time you take the test, you do not even have to study. Clear direction. 2 quizzes (one is a pop quiz), 3 short answer tests (25 questions each), no homework, extra credit offered multiple times.
Best teacher I've ever had! Tells you exactly what will be on the test. The tests are all fill in the blank but are straight to the point and if you show up to class and study accordingly, it is an easy A! Not only does he keep you interested he is funny and entertaining. There are also many extra credit opportunities! Definitely a winner :-)
This class is so easy just show up and listen. He's really passionate about what he teaches.
If you're taking history for specifically GE this is your go to teacher. He is extremely funny and very heartfelt when lecturing. He posts all lectures online but he does expect you to come to every class and definitely don't be late! About 3 quizzes and 4 tests. I took him for History 108 and 109. Listen to the lecturestudy and you'll do great.
Ennis is by far one of the best professors i've ever had. I wish he taught more classes! Quizzes and Test are pretty easy, they go off of his lectures (I never used the book). He even tells you what will be on the test! he also hands out extra credit. I had the class at 8 am, I enjoyed going, he made history enjoyable.
Ennis is one of the best professors i've ever had. I wish he taught more classes. There is inly 2 Quizzes and 2 Test snd a final its pretty easy,I never used the book. He also tells you what will be on the test . And give extra credit. I enjoyed going, he made history enjoyable.
Funny and overall great professor. Just go to class and listen. Review presentations and you get A. Takes forever to grade finals tho!
He doesn't give you clear answers whether it be on material being learned or other questions such as "how many questions are on this test". He's grouchy when people ask him things and generally doesn't want any classroom discussion. Sometimes he gets off topic but when he does a great job lecturing on the material.
Great for High School style, not college students, HATES QUESTIONS, lectures well, HOPES students will drop, makes up excuses to drop. not bad, but one can do better, he is there to hear himself speak and comes off angry all of the time and uninterested in students. seems very agitated and hostile
Mr. Ennis is one of the funniest teachers I've had. He is also very passionate about history, and it shows. Three exams, and as many as three quizzes. The quizzes use short-answer questions, where as you'll need to be more detailed and thorough in your exam answers. He repeats himself rather often during his lectures, but he explains material well.
Professor Ennis truly knows his history. He takes a different approach to teaching a normally info heavy subject by making it connect to you personally. He gives 3 tests and 2 quizzes all semester with no essays, although his tests are all written instead of multiple choice. ATTENDANCE IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY, AND DON'T YOU DARE BE LATE TO CLASS.
He is very clear on what he expects from his students. This semester there were several tests and of course a few "pop' quizzes . He does offer extra credit so take advantage of his opportunities and also be sure to ask questions if you are unclear! He really know his history and you can tell he is passionate about teaching! Great class!
This class was a joke and the joke was on me any my parents for paying to take this class at all. If you care about antique cars and all sorts of personal stuff that interests this guy then you might love this class. If you care about history and actually learning something useful, you're in the wrong class.
Mr. Ennis is a great teacher I would take his class any day. You won't need the book at all, all the slides are online. Take advantage of the extra credit it's super easy. Make sure to study for the tests as there is no study guide but just study each chapter and the major events in that chapter and you'll do fine. Don't be late.
Mr. Ennis can be very funny sometimes but he also makes fun of students. He talks a lot about his personal life. This class is an easy A if you really pay attention or read the slides. You don't need the book at all even if he says you do. Take advantage of his extra credit events, they're 10 pts each and super easy.
He honestly makes you love learning about Hisotry with all the analogies he makes. I was afraid of this class being boring, but it was in fact the opposite. He offers extra credit which is amazing and his sense of humor keeps the class engaged during the lectures. I would definitely recommend take him for a history class at Grossmont!
great professor, really funny, super passionate about history. Put in effort and you're sure to pass
Professor Ennis is an ok professor. If you skip class you won't pass. There are about 4 or 5 quizzes following the tests. He goes off PowerPoints so take notes,you do not need the textbook. If you don't study hard you will not pass,the quizes and test's are not multiple choice. Recommend taking
Ennis is an outstanding professor in the summer; however, in the longer semesters, he tends to ramble more and neglect to give you hints about which questions will be on tests. He's hilarious and passionate about what he teaches, but he is more diligent in his summer classes. You'll need your textbook only to refine your answers to test questions
Ennis made history interesting, I always looked forward to his class. I wish I needed to take modern history because I really enjoyed his lectures & I learned so much(use flashcards/a lot to remember) There is about 3 test and quizzes. If you take good notes (everything is from powerpoints) you will do fine. He is a really great professor!
Don't take him!
if you are planning to take this class, don't. This guy goes out of his way to make his students fail. He provides little to no help, and expects you to pass his FREE RESPONSE tests without giving you any sources to study with. It would be good if he taught better instead of using a large portion of the class talking about old cars and hobbies.
Taking this class was the biggest mistake I've ever made. I heard from other people that this teacher was helpful and offered plenty of extra credit, and how misinformed I was. He offers little to know help, and he makes it very unclear what's going to be on tests. He treats his students like they're highschoolers. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.
taking this class was one of my biggest mistakes. Few people told me he was a helpful professor, and how misinformed I was. He treats his students like they're in highschool, and makes it very unclear what topics will be on the test. Do yourself a favor and don't take this class.
One of the best professors I've had! He is really funny and as long as you show up you'll do fine. He gives multiple extra credit opportunities and honestly you don't even need the textbook as long as you take notes during his lectures.
Honestly... it really depends on the person. He makes a lot of jokes which sometimes are funny (sometimes). The only thing that I really disliked about him was that he makes you feel bad about yourself for being born in an advanced technology generation. Tests are not multiple choice. Makes you work for it, but I can't lie, I learned A LOTT!!!
He is the worst professor ever.
Terrible person Will not help you with anything just will say go to the text book and thats it his test are really hard also
He offers a unique insight to American History that makes his class enjoyable. He lectures and you take 3 exams, and offers extra credit. He's pretty funny. He makes fun of the students he likes and knows that they can take a joke. He doesn't trust anyone though, so don't make any excuses or reasons why you could not do something.
Despite the pandemic, I even enjoyed his class more online! He put a lot of effort into getting our class up and running quickly. Despite being outside of a traditional classroom, his lectures still entranced me. Prof. Ennis had few homework assignments, and based his quizzes and tests mostly on his lectures while using the reading for background.
Its shocking how many people cant function when the professor doesnt give you a multiple choice test. There are no papers, no getting into groups to talk, just him lecturing on the exact material that will be on the test. The tests are short answer and he will give you credit for any info you put down. My favorite professor
Probably the most passionate prof. I have ever had. Seems like he knows anything and everything surrounding his lessons and will answer any questions you have. Lectures are funny and well planned, better to watch live. He gives amazing feedback on papers and as long as you can write and get your facts correct you will pass. I highly recommend.
Teaches via modern cultural movies. Continuously insults his students. Promises extra credit, them does not give it after the work is done. He often got facts wrong or was unsure of the facts. Learned very little, if anything. Easily the rudest person at Grosmont. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.
Great structure (despite the difficulty of online classes), absolutely hilarious with interesting lectures. He always gave me great feedback on writing assignments, and I always felt comfortable going into assignments. Strict grading while being simultaneously laid back, always offered extra credit. Looking forward to taking another class with him.
With Professor Ennis, it's like nothing was ever enough. I took his online class and the lectures were highly long, repetitive, and boring. He grades so incredibly hard and I've never had this problem with any other professor. He wants every tiny detail and nitpicks like CRAZY.
This professor is easily the worst I've ever taken. Don't take his class.
Any written answers were never enough, no matter what he'll pick things that he didn't ask you to talk about and dock you points because of it, I did well on all my multiple choice questions but would get much lower scores whenever he would grade my papers
Not the worst professor, given an online course, some good jokes in the lectures and overall they are informational but quite repetitive. My main issue is his unmerciful writing assignment grading, he will nitpick your writing to the bone and will find something to mark you off for, i usually get A A+s on my papers but in his class i got B A-s
Professor Ennis has a unique teaching style that may not suit everyone. Lectures can be lengthy, but engaging if you stay focused. The grading is strict, but fair feedback helps improve writing skills. unstuckstudy can be a helpful study companion.
He rants about how humanity is inherently evil and lazy and broadcasts his political opinions at least once a day. Goes over like 5 slides a day rambling about history things not germane to unit. Very condescending and cruel about students who aren't "hard workers." Textbook is basically all you need, but he doesn't tell you what to read, you guess
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