This teacher wants you to think and not just expect an answer. He wants you to really look at your materials. However you should be willing to ask questions if you need help. If you show him that you are trying he will help you out. He seems a little impersonable but he truly does care about teaching and he will help if you ask.

Brother Crisp is really helpful. His class is hard, but he tries to help his students as much as he can. Here is the secret to his class. He gives an outline for his assignments, and if you follow them exactly, you will get a better grade. His quizzes are pretty hard. Just talk to him if you are having problems, and he will help you.

Dr. Crisp is a very intelligent man, who loves his history. He expects a lot of his students, and gives some tough tests, but the materials are all covered in class. He actually wants his students to understand history. If you have a desire to learn world history, rather than just memorize dates, take his class, and you will be happy.

Dr. Crisp is very into history. History 300 is supposed to be challenging, that's the point. He does a very good job at teaching grammar and how to write history. He requires a lot of work, but if you do it you'll do fine. I never felt overwhelmed, as long as I kept up. He grades with a curve and helps you whenever you ask. Good Teacher.

Dr. Crisp requires a lot of reading for his Hist 201 class, but as long as you do the assignments and keep up on the reading you'll get a good grade. He gave oodles of extra credit and was available whenever needed. He gets a bad rap because he assigns a lot of work, but it's really not too hard. Overall, he's a good teacher. I learned a ton!

Quizzes over daily reading assignments, a presentation in class, one 400-500 word essay per week... No tests. If you're taking history because you love it, but don't need a hectic class, take this class.

Bro. Crisp may come off as stuck up but the man does know his stuff. He had long quizzes for every chapter we read but they were open book so its ok! He taught with enthusiasm and would add some funny remarks. He requires one presentation but it was so easy. Highly recommend.

Excellent teacher. Lots of homework but not overwhelming. All homework is relevant. Is excited about the subject and engages well with the students.

I love his class, I felt it was a good workload. He is willing to work with the person.

NOTE: Dr. Crisp's class is HARD. But, every bit of work is worth it. I'm not going to lie, I spent HOURS (20ish) every week on homework. But, I learned so much. And, if you are willing to go to his office and talk, he will help you in whatever way is necessary. He's a VERY, VERY nice man. He's super knowledgable. Definitely knows his history.

He is very smart. There are daily quizzes in the class. Most of them are fairly simple. There are a few HARD assignments, but just plan ahead and you'll be fine. He makes a point to learn your names and will answer any questions.

He is really smart, and what he taught this semester was really interesting. There is alot of work required and although at sometimes it just seems like busy work, it really helps to remember the material that is being tested on

Dr. Crisp is great. Yes, you have to work hard; welcome to college. The homework load is moderate, and it's all relevant. The tests are all online, open-book open-notes, so there's really nothing to complain about on that field. He is extremely helpful if you just ask. My only complaint is that he spends a lot of class time on review.

Would take this course over in a heartbeat!! Keep good notes because all tests and quizes are open book, open note! Attendance is not mandatory but you get up to 20 points a day when you attend.

Homework is relevant and interesting. Gets a bad wrap but he is a very good teacher

Dr. Crisp is a very good teacher. You do have to put a fair bit of effort into the class, but like somebody mentioned earlier - welcome to college! All of his quizzes come directly from material that he assigns, so everything feels relevant. This is a great class for aspiring history majors to see if they really want to be historians or not.

The first couple weeks i thought that his class might kill me. After realizing that i was just going to have to work a little harder i did fine. Our final was a large group paper that could either raise your grade way up or cause you to fail. My group backed out last minute and he was very understanding about it. all around. great teacher!

Bro Crisp is an interesting teacher. He assigns the biggest amount of busywork I have ever had to do. The topics he goes over are usually interesting, but this class is basically meant to get you burnt out of history. It does just that. Expect hours and hours of homework everyday. I can also see how he might be hard to get along with.

Dr. Crisp is an exceptionally hard teacher. He knows what he is talking about, but demands a lot from his students. His final exam always determines your final grade, and can kill you even if you do well in class, so keep that in mind. He expects lots of hard work from his students, especially upper-division.

I had Crisp for 101 and took him for 201 on purpose. He expects a lot out of his students, but his objectives are very clear, and if you just put in the effort there is no reason not to do well in his class. He's a lot more about effort than anything else. He knows what he's talking about and just expects you to do it his way. It's a lot of work.

I LOVED Brother Crisp! He has a very funny sense of humor if you look for it and he's really good at giving his classes structure. He makes you work but it's all doable. If I can pass his class I think anyone can :)

Great teacher - knows his stuff! For those who say he is difficult or ?arrogant? have obviously not attended any other University ? we?re not in high school anymore people. Get over it.

Many people will rate him as really difficult and not very kind. I will agree that he is not the most friendly however his purpose is to prepare you fort he real world not be some easy teacher to get you through like in highschool. If you cannot handle him. good luck getting any higher degrees of education.

At first he comes off as being harsh, but he is actually a really funny guy. He doesn't tolerate stupidity or sloppy work. His classes are not easy but you will learn tons in his classes. I had to talk him him after class and through email a few times and he was always there to help. I hear his offic is great. He really cares about his students too

I didnt think I liked ancient history until this class. He made it interesting and knows a TON! He's really funny and friendly if you are light-hearted. The only thing that I didn't like was how much getting an A depended on the final. In previous years, he's given optional projects but didnt offer those and it was scary! Study is mandatory!

Put simply, this class is for big kids. Plenty of homework and quizzes but they really help you to grasp the bigger picture. He challenges your knowledge with the purpose to prepare you for the future. Learning how to write a research paper was an invaluable skill I learned in his class. His rough exterior is just to scare off lazy students...

He is a really good teacher just be prepared to work. There is a lot of homework and it does take a lot of time but it is worth it. I really liked him an recommend him to anybody that wants to learn a lot. Very smart guy. Has a rough exterior but really isn't that rough.

Excellent teacher. Not the class for the lazy student. Carnage and Culture is well-written but can be challenging. He knows his stuff. It is a lot of WORK but you get graded more on effort than quality. Its easy if you're willing to put in the time. Totally recommend this teacher if you want to learn. One of the best teachers on campus.

Dr Crisp will make you work. I took 101 from him and that is why I took 300 from him. It was a small class, so if I had any questions, it was convenient to ask them. He can be intimidating, but if you get to know him, he is a way nice guy. Very knowledgeable.

This class was pretty hard and very demanding but it was just because of the type of class it was. Dr. Crisp was always super willing to help and very knowledgeable about History. I think he is a very good professor and although at times the work is hard or gets monotonous, if you do it you will learn so much!

I failed the class because I failed my last essay. Dr. Crisp is a nice guy and very smart. He will answer your questions with great clarity. The main problem I as well as everyone had was he gives out TONS of reading and quizzes you on the SMALLEST little details. I am not exaggerating here. Tests are once every 2 weeks and quizzes every week.

Dr. Crisp is intimidating at first, but if you make an effort to enjoy the material and sincerely engage the class, you'll discover that he's a very nice and helpful professor. Don't slack off though, there's a lot of reading and it's not for the faint of heart. He'll treat you like an adult and expect you to act like one.

Definitely do the readings, there are quizzes every day over the readings and they are very detailed. Need to do the work in order to pass the class.

Extremely difficult class but if you go in with a good attitude and work hard you can get an A. He is always willing to help and does have a dry sense of humor so figure that out and class can be a lot of fun.

Bro. Crisp is probably one of the most misunderstood teachers in the history department. I really enjoyed his class. It was a lot of work, and some of the quiz questions very rather difficult.It is NOT impossible to get an A. It is one of the only classes that I have taken so far where I feel like I have actually learned something useful. Take him!

Dr. Crisp is an amazing facilitator. He is intimidating but helpful if you ask the right questions. Remember this is a college course for one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented subject on the campus. It will be different then you thought, and he helps you realize that fact. Don't shoot the messenger! Just work hard and earn your reward!

Very tough class, but also the most rewarding I have taken so far. Very good teacher, I learned an insane amount. I-Clicker quizzes daily. This class is dependent on how WILLING you are to teach yourself and put in the hours. He is -not- intimidating. Very intelligent and very skilled at teaching you what is necessary. Loved the class, very hard.

I enjoyed Dr. Crisps class. His class is not easy but if you put in the effort you can come out with a good grade. This class is a good class to learn more about history as a profession.

I really enjoyed Dr. crisps classes. His classes are college level and I love it. You do read a lot but that is history. History is learning about the past and with that comes a lot of reading. If you are not into that you might want to switch your major. I would definitely recommend taking classes from him. Do your best and it will be worth it.

Not going to lie, I have mixed feelings about Dr. Crisp. On one hand, he fulfils exactly what should be expected of a professional. On the other hand, he is not very helpful or nice, necessarily. He will fulfil his responsibilities exactly, but has extremely high student expectations. KNOW the syllabus -its basically the bible for his classes.

Yes this class was difficult, but as I learned a huge amount. Doctor Crisp is a very misunderstood teacher. His classes are not easy, but if you put in the effort you will learn a ton. Doctor Crisp is also one of the most intellectual teachers I've ever had. He really is a great teacher! Work hard, and you will not regret it.

Your going to have to read. Deal with it or change your major. If you have questions, go talk with him one-on-one, he is very helpful. Don't ask him stupid questions, look for the answer yourself first. Read the syllabus. Read assignment and questions world for word. Don't complain about his policies. Requires effort. You'll learn a lot from him.

I loved this class. It was one of my favorite classes ever. HOWEVER, I DO enjoy history a lot more than most people do. Br. Crisp's classes make you smarter, better, and empowered with history skills, but only if you actually REALLY like history. You can get through skimming the readings IF you're interested enough, but if not, take someone else.

A reading & quiz for everyday, a paper or two due every week. I printed out every paper and have six inches worth. Two papers that if you don't do you fail. This class was so hard but I loved everything we covered, Bro Crisp taught me so much. If you want to learn take it, if you just want the credit find someone else. I also didnt do every assignm

The people on here that are crying about how hard his class either didn't read the syllabus or take it seriously. He says at the beginning that it's a lot harder than a typical 101 class. If you show up to class ready and willing to learn and read the and do your best, you'll be good. If you don't like history or want an easy A, you'll be miserable

You will be held to a high standard, and, to be frank, you will fail if you are not a serious student. You will read a lot and have big assignments, and the quizzes every class will punish you if you don't read. He's still a great professor who prepares you for history like no other. If you're serious and ready to learn, take Brother Crisp.

GREAT idea to take Dr. Crisp if you're thinking about History as a major/profession. He really cracks down and fleshes out what it will take to make it in the history world of academia. Roughly 40 page of reading between classes. He's tough, brought an enriching experience. *He teaches you how to be a better student and notetaker all around.*

Honestly, I have had classes from six other History professors here before taking this class from Dr. Crisp, and I think Crisp is the best of them all. I learned more in his class than I have ever learned in another. You have to be dedicated to get a decent grade, but its definitely possible.

He gives out a lot of work, but he is fair. He does not give specific instructions all the time on how to do the assignments but meeting with him one on one to talk about your grade or the current assignment was extremely clarifying and helpful. He makes you work for the grade and some people get angry by that because they just want to skate by.

If you want an easy A, not for you. If you want a teacher who is going to give you real skills as a historian in the real world. This man is golden! Take advantage of his passion and knowledge. People who complain about Dr. Crisp are lazy, I say that because I didn't do well in his class, but it's because I didn't put in the time. Just do the work.

He is the best and hardest professor I have ever taken. Lots of reading that was very tasteful because he wrote the textbook himself. I think anyone who hates this professor is weak sauce and doesn't understand the difficulty of true academia.

Dr. Crisp is an example of what a college professor is supposed to be like. He doesnt just let you cruise through class with little effort and then gives you an A, he makes you work for it. He is a professor to take if you are going to major in History. His classes are tough, but you will come out smarter than you would in any other history class.

Many students complain about Dr. Crisp, but for the record I think he is an excellent teacher. I learned and grew in many ways, especially in my writing, through this tough class. Yes, there was TONS of reading and writing, but that's the nature of history! I wanted to give him a 4.5, but couldn't; I would say a 5 if he let us see our grades!!

Many students complain about Dr. Crisp because he seems to have such high expectations. All his expectations are lined out in the syllabus. This class is about taking notes/reading comprehension: you read a section of the textbook and a primary source document, or a section in "History: A Very Short Introduction" and take a quiz.

Dr. Crips has an absolutely horrible reputation, some of which is deserved but I do not believe most of these ratings are accurate. Once you get into his upper-division classes, particularly his medieval classes, you get to see who he really is. He is knowledgeable, kind, and definitely cares about his students and making them the best they can be.

He is the Bill Belichick of the history department: He expects a lot from you, you are going to have to work really hard, but you will become the best student you could possibly be. I have learned more from his 300 level classes in terms of info and academic skills than from almost any other class. He is blunt, but really cares about his students.

Dr. Crisp is hard but fair. His study guides are clearly laid out, the assigned literature is easy to read, he's clearly an expert in his field, grades fairly, accepts late work with docked points, and every assignment is applicable to what you're learning. Put in the work and you'll do well. I'm terrified of him but love taking his classes.

Dr. Crisp is a teacher who sets a very clear standard for what he wants in his classes. Many get upset at him but they're students who don't agree with his teaching style. I didn't at first either. But I can promise I learned more from him than any other teacher at BYU-I. It's hard and you have to work for it but it'll be worth it in the end.

I was Crisp's TA for 9 months. His reputation is unfounded. He cares a lot about his students and wants them to succeed. If you put effort in his class you will not fail. Don't be scared of him and reach out to him when you struggle. Manage your time and your notes. If you want to twiddle your thumbs and do nothing, take a Pulsipher class instead.

Dr.Crisp's expectations are high but are possible to meet. All assignments are printed in a special format which is easy to master. If you're a history major you should expect to do a lot of reading and writing anyway. This class just prepares you for what's to come. The only truly annoying thing was the fact that grades are hidden.

I have had him three times now. He has lots of homework and quizzes almost every class but as the semester goes on, there are less quizzes. Although he grades really hard, his instructions and rubrics are super clear, so as a long as you follow the instructions, you can keep your grade up. But be prepared to read and take A LOT of notes

His classes revolved around reading a lot, then taking open note quizzes every class. He has super clear grading criteria and wants every one to do well. A lot of reviews have complained about the reading schedule and quizzes, but if you are a history major you should already be used to that. Overall difficult course load but great class.

Dr. Crisp is a very straightforward teacher but he is extremely helpful in helping you achieve the course outcome. Class generally followed a quiz based on the reading, turn in (paper copies) of homework AT THE START (don't be late), and lecture on the topic and then on citations. Lots of work and late nights but you learn a lot. DO OFFICE HOURS!

Amazing history professor who will push you to actually learn the different regions physical and human landscapes and historical events. One of my absolute favorite professors. He is organized and will help you understand assignments and gives great and speedy feedback on writing assignments. You will walk away actually knowing history!

Tough but rewarding class with clear expectations. Lots of work, but Dr. Crisp's structure helps you learn. Try Unstuckstudy for effective study prep.

Don't be scared of Dr. Crisp. He is more reserved than other professors, but he is extremely willing to help with any assignment or essay you have questions about. People don't like his class because unlike other BYU-I classes, Dr. Crisp expects students to actually put in effort to receive a good grade. If you are lazy you will not succeed.

He never made me feel stupid when I asked stupid questions. He has his students take a short quiz at the start of each class. He is much of a lecturer. A lot of students do not favor this teacher mostly because he expects you to read and come ready to take the quiz. He really helps you develop critical thinking skills.