Super hard class, but taught me a lot about my writing.

It was a tough class but he was very helpful. If you have problems with the class and you talk to him he is very understanding and willing to work with you.

good take again

Brother Gorton is smart and really want his students to succeed. He can be kind of scatter brianed at times, but he's very acomadating.

Brother Gorton is amazing! I was surprised at how many bad reviews he got because I loved him. He is really passionate about British Literature and has a very strong testimony of the gospel- he shows both of these aspects a lot. The class was really interesting but students teach a lot of the time and PowerPoints are shown a lot. Very caring & kind

I really like Brother Gorton's class. When you go to the first class his syllabus sounds really hard, but in the end he is an easy grader. This class is all about connecting literature to your life which I love. He doesn't lecture the whole class; there are lots of class discussions. Very nice person.Be prepared to do the reading.

Bro. Gorton is very nice, smart, and pleasant. He is, however, quite disorganized.

I have heard many poor comments regarding this teacher. He is difficult and his classes do require a lot of work but it is worth it. If you really do your homework you will find he is actually testing you on what you learned. I have had this teacher for British Literature, Advanced Technical Writing and Shakespeare. If you work hard it will pay off

Brother Gorton has been one of the most inspirational teachers I have ever had. He has such passion to what he teaches and he teaches it well. He's very easy going, laid back, and so generous. I recommend him to ANYONE. He turned my most dreaded subject (history) into something I actually enjoy learning about! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Brother Gorton is hands down the best teacher for this subject. Okay, so this guy has taught everything from Physics to Shakespeare. He is a convert, and an ex-soldier. He seriously loves his students. This class was the easiest A of my life, but in all honesty, I learned so much as well. If you have the chance, take it from him!

I think his class is awesome. I don't see why so many were complaining when they had to do "all the work", college isn't a freebee. What he taught I thought was applicable to life and not just to get a grade. I'll take him again if I get the chance.

Took both of his World Foundations classes. He's a really great teacher, really funny, and was always super nice. Highly recommended!

One of my favorite teachers of all time. Funny, sweet, man that is very passionate about what he teaches. Tries very hard to learn every student's name.

He is an amazing professor! He is willing to work with you, if you have any issues! He is funny and truly cares for his students. I recommend taking him. Don't let his east coast personality scare you away.

It's a lot of reading and videos and study guides that are really random (the questions anyway). It's hard to study for the tests because they are random. He's a good teacher though: funny, nice, invested. He tells great stories (the same ones often). He's seemingly random but always relates it back to the topic. I'm taking him next semester too.

Bro. Gorton genuinely cares for his students. His classes thrive on discussion, and you learn a lot by doing homework in preparation. The homework often feels like busy work (because there's a lot), yet it helps you understand what you read. The schedule changes from time to time, so always refresh and check iLearn before starting your homework.

Bro Gorton is very friendly, encourages a lot of classroom participation, and even though he has you do a lot of busy-work, it helps you understand the readings. It's really easy to get an A in the class because he weighs the busy-work, tests and essays nearly the same, and you have fun learning in class.

Brother Gorton has a very dry sense of humor and seems abrasive at first, but as i got to know him i found him to be warm, sincere, and extremely profound. The course is straight forward. All assignments are on i-learn and as long as you keep up with the readings you can expect the grade you work for. Excellent class, and an even better Professor

at first i was very confused about the class and his syllabus. but it became simple. he does seem a little rough at first but he's happy to help & joke around. great discussions in class, his main focus. negatives: his thoughts on thesis paragraphs is redundant. his tests are hard and require you to remember who said what in which play.

Loved it. Easy and great guy

I love Brother Gorton and think he is a true gem in the teaching world of BYU-Idaho. he is insightful, sincere, thoughtful, patient, and genuinely cares about his students and the material he teaches. I wish I could have Brother Gorton every semester. All the assignments are completed online, participation is mandatory and he is a fair grader.

Brother Gorton is one of my favorite professors. He loves what he teaches and is very involved with the students. He understands that you are a college student and that you have a lot on your plate. His class is entertaining and I love how we dive into the Literature. There a little assignments each class. Few tests.

Very good teacher, you will enjoy going to class

What a great professor! Easy class, easy(ish) homework, and tests you can study for in 20 mins. He's so passionate about his subjects, but he doesn't try to change your opinion. Kinda loud, but that's part of his charm. Best part, doesn't mind if you sleep in class. Which I do. A lot. Overall awesome teacher.

AT first it was confusing and he seemed rude. After a while it made a lot more sense and he became my favorite teacher. His gruff style is his way of showing that hes your friend. He is so passionate about the subject its contagious. He is very understanding. cancels class on essay and test days. lets class out early often. He learns names.

He seems rough at first, but you quickly realize he is a nice guy! The work is super easy if you stay on top of it.

Awesome teacher. It has been a few years since I had a class from him, but he was one of my favorites. And he still remains one of my favorites. Love his enthusiasm for the subject matter and his personable quality. He has a strong personality, but, for him, it's a strength.

GREAT professor! He might seem rough at first, but you'll warm up to him. His enthusiasm for the subject is evident in every lesson and easy to catch. The online work is tedious, but worth it. He has a great sense of humor and is gracious as well, he'll give you mercy if you have legitimate problems with something. one of my favorites!

He's the nicest teacher I've had this semester. He actually treats us like human beings, and he obviously loves what he does.

He is definitely someone I highly recommend. More concerned about students learning and being their best than a lesson plan. Makes it fun but very spiritual as well. Makes jokes, and lets you (lovingly) tease him, and he will do the same. A good amount of work and tests but worth it.

I love Brother Gorton. I took his 251 class in 2012 and to this day he calls me by name on campus. He is wise and his lectures are enlightening. He cares about his students. I'm not obsessed with my grades but I'm pretty sure I got an A from him. I left his class feeling like I learned, and I think about the things he taught me still.

This guy was my favorite teacher ever! He made class fun and interesting, we only had four papers the entire semester, and then almost every class there was a reading assignment due. Besides that there wasn't a ton of work. As long as you turn things in on time you'll get an easy A. I got a 97 in the class for always tuning in my work on time.

Brother Gorton is a great professor, but the course is not the best. There is a TON of busy work that is required & it seems pointless. If you take this course, though, I would recommend Bro. Gorton. He is a very understanding teacher. Be prepared to read a few books (that are long) & write a couple of essays.

Brother Gorton is very caring about making sure you better understand the principles of reading and writing. His goal is to make sure you become a critical thinker. he really helps you better your writing skills. his main grades come from the essays. they may seem like a lot but they will help you better understand yourself.

He is an awesome teacher and he motivates us to follow a sacred path. Get ready to hear that expression a lot. The work for the most part was easy, but there is a LOT of homework! If you want to hear some stories take this class

Brother Gorton was a fantastic English professor. He is engaging during his lectures and teaches the fundamentals of writing in a way that is easily accessible. He tells great stories and makes each student feel valued!

I was a bit apprehensive about Brother Gorton after reading some of his reviews. I definitely learned a lot from him, he knows his stuff and cares about his students A LOT. There was a lot of reading and daily assignments but it wasn't too heavy. 4 tests based off of the at-home assessments and reading but no final. You'll definitely learn lots.

I loved taking Shakespeare from Bro Gorton. I genuinely love him as a teacher and individual. If you want someone more organized, look into someone else. The class was sometimes chaos but I thrived in it. We read six plays, took 3 exams, did some performances and wrote one essay. Was a favorite for me.

Brother Gorton was a super fun teacher for Shakespeare. He is passionate about what he teaches and provides a lot of gospel insight that relates to the subject. You will read six of Shakespeares plays in his class, but he generally has you only read one act of a play before class. He is very discussion oriented, but you never feel forced to speak.

I think that a lot of students struggled with the class because of the workload. But hes friendliest guy I know. Still remembered my sister who took his class years ago. Hes got a strong New York personality. I find it massively endearing. And he gives plenty of homework, but Ive learned so much that I dont think I could have learned otherwise.

He literally every lecture was really to go. He is fairly easy to understand and has a New York personality. Brother Gorton really made this class worthwhile and a learning experience.

Brother Gorton was one of the best professors I have ever had. Technology was a challenge at times but I always left the class with a smile. As long as you do the work you'll pass the class. He is very understanding and will work with you. 10/10 would recommend his class.

Brother Goron is amazing, he is so spiritual and makes you work for your grades, he always starts the class with a joke, and he makes sure that you have a great analysis of the lectures.

He is a funny professor. There are lots of reading assignments. The course itself sucks (ENG150), it is hard but it has nothing to do with Brother Gorton. Sometimes, he gets off class early and that's great.

He is a really nice guy. He is pretty disorganized on Canvas, but other than that he is good. Many of the students would complain about the work he has us do, but it is an english class, so there is going to be homework and essays. He lets you choose your topics to write about, and helps steer you in a productive direction.

He is amazing! He can be really disorganized sometimes and his canvas was a mess, but you'll never have a more upbeat, funny, spiritual professor. He is incredibly approachable, and is willing to help you succeed in any way he can, while still challenging you. This class is a lot of work, but I learned a lot and it was really enjoyable.

Brother Gorton is an excellent teacher. Gets off track quite often. In his 150 Writings class, I struggled with his essay topics. But, he is as genuine as they come. His class is always light-hearted. He loves to make us laugh, and he really cares about each of his students. I have taken two classes from him and I thoroughly enjoyed both.

Honestly I really enjoyed taking a class from Brother Gorton. He cares about each individual student so you feel like he wants you to succeed.

Brother Gorton cares about what matters in literature, rejects traditional interpretations of texts, is a free thinker, is deeply merciful, and is kind to the core. Lots of homework, but very interesting. Canvas is a mess, but you can figure it out. People that don't do homework or come to class don't like him.