Brett Latimer - Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Professor: Brett Latimer

Department: Political Science

College: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brett Latimer, (like his distant relative burned at the stake - Hugh Latimer) is a voice out of the midst crying out from atop the walls trying to warn us mushy minded kids about what is happening to our country and inalienable rights, as we take our country for granted, and assume it will always be the same as it was for our parents. Well its not

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMERH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

For a 2 & 1/2 hour night class he kept interest pretty well for a lecture. Like good laughs & all. But he talks @the speed of light. He grades about concepts rather than memorizing names & dates. But doesnt thoroughly explain the concepts for understanding. Bombed tests & studied like a maniac. theres a curve. pretty chill for an AH class tho tbh

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS1000
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a hilarious teacher, makes class super interesting, and makes fun of himself a lot. However, he was the toughest teacher I have EVER had. Even with the "super curve", I got a C. My advice: read the darn textbook (also make sure it's the right edition), study, talk to him about what you don't understand, study, do the extra credit, and study.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Some students need A's in every class, others just want to get there GE's done. If you are the first, then stay away. Take AHTG at BYU, read 100's of pages, do tons of work , and walk a way with your A. If you're cool with an A- or a B then take Lattimer! You'll enjoy every class, watch cool videos, do decent on tests, and pray for the super curve.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're looking for an easy A, don't take this class. It's way hard. Hardest tests I've ever taken. That being said, he has a big curve at the end, as well as big extra credit opportunities. Didn't touch the textbook - tests are lecture heavy. If you're chill with getting an A- or B+ then this is an pretty easy way to get AHTG out of the way

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I honestly do not understand why Latimer does not have better reviews. This class is sooo worth the drive to SLC. Study hard for the tests, and super curve will cover the rest! You might feel like you bombed the tests, but then with super curve, you can still manage to get an A. Class is long, but entertaining! Definitely worth the drive to SLC!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved this class! Professor Latimer was so inspirational and fun. He makes the 2 hour class go by very quickly. Take notes and make sure you pay attention to the lectures. The tests are literally impossible. I would spend 8 hours studying and could barely get a 60%. Thank the maker for the Super Curve.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have a rough time following his lectures. He does not publish a class schedule but will make online announcements about chapter readings 2 days before the next class. Lack of assignments leaves me in the dark about what I am supposed to be gleaning from lectures and readings. Online organization is messy and riddled with his proprietary terms.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Latimer was an amazing professor. His lectures were always fun and interesting. Taking notes is a must, as well as reading the textbook. He really only grades tests and quizzes, so if you study for them you'll do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took Professor Latimer's class Fall 2016 and it was my hardest class. The only thing on your grade is tests and his tests were super hard. He grades on a curve but Canvas doesn't show the curved scores so I never knew exactly how i was doing in his class. PowerPoints on canvas but they don't have everything he discusses in class so go to class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Extremely entertaining! You wont fall asleep in his class! His lectures are awesome because he uses current events, short film clips, and object lessons to help you remember each principle. The only problem I had is that he talks super fast. He grades on a very generous curve. I would highly recommend reading the chapter before class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Very prepared, entertaining and funny. You will never be bored in his lectures. You will have a lot of videos to watch and reading to do. Only grades are tests and sometimes a paper. You must go to class that is when all of the material is taught!!! You will be asked to think broadly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Latimer is a brilliant and hilarious teacher who will inspire you. If you bomb his tests, it's because you skipped out or didn't study enough, and even then, he will rescue you with Super Curve. He expects you to know ALL of the material from the lectures and the homework, including docs. Don't complain about the tests if you don't do all the work.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AMERH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Latimer is the most interesting and intelligent professor I've ever had. I took AmHer & World Rel. w/ him; they were my two favorite classes at BYU. Informative & entertaining lectures. You can get an A if you go to class, take good concept notes, & study for exams - he doesn't do handouts for lazy students. But he'll make you a better person.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Latimer was a good guy, but by far my least favorite professor I have had. Your grade is based only on test performance and extra credit. Might still be impossible to get an A on his tests even with open book/open notes. His lectures are FAST and quite hard to follow. Offers extra credit too, about a full grades worth.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is by far one of the greatest teachers I have had because he is a teacher first. His 2.5 hour lectures flew by and he kept my attention the entire time, which is not an easy feat especially in a history class. No one uses media better than him. However, his one dark spot are his tests. They are very challenging because they are tricky in wording

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Take Latimer before Harvard picks him up. 2.5 hr classes flew by. You won't find a teacher who uses media more effectively. Straightforward and inspiring class. Universities need more non-PC, honest professors like Latimer. Offers tons of extra credit plus a super curve. Latimer is the way to go for AH100 no doubt about it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELC325
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His tests are probably the most difficult i've ever had in college. He speaks very fast, and covers far more material than should be required for a religion class. As a human, I liked him. He was very tolerant, and explained things in an interesting way. So its a toss up, he grades hard and requires a lot of work. But the class is interesting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Latimer is awesome! We even watched movies for homework... how awesome is that? I learned a lot from his class, especially about different perspectives of history, and how those are influenced by our culture and other factors. Super interesting, funny guy, great class. Easy? No way! Tests were really tough, but he does use a mean SUPER curve.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELC325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you love films, TAKE LATIMER. He's extremely helpful. Willing to stay after class to help you. His lectures are deep, and full of interesting information, film clips, and quirky things to help you remember concepts. His tests are HARD. But if you study really well, you'll do okay. Plus, he has a literal SUPER CURVE. LOVE HIS CLASS! He's amazing.