Matthew Holland - Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Professor: Matthew Holland

Department: Political Science

College: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLSC400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! He is very approachable and down to earth. Our class presented our semester papers at his home and then he treated the entire class to a pancake dinner.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holland is so AWESOME. I was dreading taking American Heritage but it ended up being one of my favorite classes. Lectures aren't mandatory, but he's so great at teaching you won't want to miss! You will learn a lot of things you never expected to learn. Strongly advise taking this class from him!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Im gonna say this straight up: The class is really hard. Alot of readings, a 3 page paper, 10 hours of service, quiz every lab, a movie and devotional sheets. The 3 exams are flippin hard. If you do good on them then youre pretty much in A or B range. Dont get me wrong Holland is the man. His lectures are incredible but thats the only saving grace.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hated the unreasonable amount of readings he assigned. And he doesn't discuss everything! But I think he really is good and he CLEARLY explains the subject. You basically just have to be diligent in doing all the work he wants you to get done.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great class! really opens your eyes to the greatness of our country. Do all the reading, study hard(memorize the slides), and pray for a good TA. I highly recommend this class for everyone.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great prof i had heard some bad things about the course but I really enjoyed it with Dr. Holland

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Genius, pure genius. He has the rare ability to invite a feel-good, religious spirit into an unbelievably well-prepared and well-delivered lecture. This is a great class with a brilliant lecturer and outstanding role model. He is the best teacher I've ever had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AMHER100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

BEST class I had all semester. Dr. Holland's lectures were always inspiring and I learned so much! The tests are hard, but as long as you go to lecture and do all the reading and homework it really isn't hard to get a passing grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Holland is seriously a stud. His class was insightful and I truly enjoyed attending his lectures, even though I'm not American. The tests are pretty hard but there tends to be a nice curve. Take this guy, he's a champ.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is hands-down the best class I have ever taken at BYU, and possibly my life. I would never consider taking this class from anyone other than Dr. Holland. It's a challenge, but totally worth the time and effort. He has a passion for the material and successfully communicates that to the students. This class has forever changed my life.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Holland is fantastic. I loved going to class. It's nice because your curve is based on the classes your TA teaches, rather than overall, which I think is very fair.Yes, tests are difficult, but he pushes you and I found them fairly do-able. If you're looking for a walk in the park, don't take this class.Holland dives in deep, but it's fascinating.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved going to class, lecture is interesting and Dr. Holland use effective visual aids and class participation. I don't know how you could do a better job with a class this size.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, who you get as your TA has an influence on your success in the class. On your research paper, some TAs grade harder than others. I loved lectures, always attend. The tests were challenging for me. The second test was extremely difficult. Take extensive notes and read the text, other readings are not as important. TAKE THIS CLASS

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is really hard but I hear this class is hard no matter who you take it from. I really enjoyed his lectures though, they were interesting and he played awesome video clips. TA was pretty harsh on his gradings. The exams for this class are what kill this class though, they are incredibly difficult. Go to the review session before the exams

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher, and I highly recommend taking classes from him. Lecture is fun, spiritual, and interesting. Even though it is held in a lecture hall with hundreds of people, it seemed that he cared individually about each of his students. This is a class I will miss next semester.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an incredible man. He knew what he was talking about, and he made you really feel American pride. The second test, the one on economics, was a little difficult, but not too bad. He really made me understand and love American Heritage.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AHT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Holland! He was an amazing teacher and made the class very interesting. I will admit the tests were crazy hard no matter how long I studied, but the class is graded on a curve. I highly reccommend taking from him because he teaches with the spirit and will give you a greater love for history!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Absolutely fabulous teacher. American Heritage is hard with anyone, but I have never enjoyed a class more. He is an extremely intelligent man and he knows how to teach. He's got the perfect balance between teaching information, capturing interest and helping his students feel the spirit. Loved the class! Take American Heritage from him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holland was a great teacher! His lectures were fun and often spiritual. He has a great balance between secular and spiritual information. He knows his stuff like the back of his hand! His lectures are insightful and very helpful. The class, however, is not easy. There are a lot of readings to do. He made me enjoy this subject.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Holland is by far my favorite teacher! you can feel the spirit so strongly in his class and you leave the lectures with the most incredible feelings. He also shows video clips and plays music in class if it corresponds to the lesson. It's a lot of reading, but worth your time!