A nice man, who is funny in his own way. The class was hard to follow even though topics were not hard at all. Gives lecture notes and study guides, so study! His tests are fair, but still challenging. I got a C, but definitely felt like I deserved a B.

the course isnt the most popular, but i thought sum of it was interesting and esay, no hw or anything complicated. tests were fair n he was willing to take suggestions on test format and extra credit, nice guy and his accent isnt too bad

very nice guy. explains things really well, has class participation, no papers, rather simple tests, and some reading. not a hard class, just keeps you on your toes and keeps you thinking. if you READ THE BOOK, you see that he goes along with it really well, so he is organized. i liked the class.

Gives an easy B+. Interesting topics that aren't too hard. He types out the lecture notes on blackboard so if you miss a class you have the notes. There's a little bit of reading involved but not much. Posts great study guides on Blackboard. Everything on the study guides are on the tests.

Study the studyguides on Blackboard.com and you will get at least a B+ on every test you take. He likes class participation.. volunteer to read for him, or offer an answer, and he will break into a huge smile.

What a funny little man Boris was. No lie it was the most BORING class ever. But its so easy. You NEVER have to read the textbook. All his lectures are on blackboard so you never have to go to them. Just go when you work from the reader or watch a movie. this class is boring but EASY! plus everytime i went i was cracking up the whole time.

Really not that bad. Definitly not the most boring teacher I've had at Towson. Tries to get the class involved. Test are not that hard if you study the study guides he posts.

at first i didn't like this class, he is a little hard to understand with his accent. but if you are willing to get past that, i think it it is an excellent class. he is very helpful and gets really excited when students participate. videos are actually interesting. i would definitely recommend this class, i've learned alot and gotten some laughs.

He is a very nice teacher and not that hard. He is very helpful with the information. Two tests and a final which is multiple choice and fill ins. The finals not even from the entire semester. There is never any homework and he doesn't take attendance so he never knows who anyone is. I would deffinately take this class.

Great Guy. Somewhat Bland, but its Anthropology for gods sake. Adds a little bit of humor in, and his tests are pretty easy. No the vocab, go to class, watch the movies and remember articles from the reader (dont read it, just listen in class) and you'll def get atleast a B. Good guy, great class. (ANTH 207) RECOMMENDED!!

Easy class...attendance is not mandatory he gives the points. gradeis based off three tsts. easier to do well if you go. the lectures are boring but can get interesting depending on the ppl and his humor. tests arent too bad he posts his notes for you and a study guide. uses bbweb and you do not need to buy the reader he has it on black board.

A great professor: the classes are easy; all you have to do is take notes and the three tests. he has a pretty good sense of humor at times, and his references to other cultures' takes on hygene is hilarious. "if i were to spit in your starbucks coffee, and you didn't see it, you will drink it and you will like it."

Sit up front because he is not very loud, and it is almost impossible to hear if you are in the back. Other than that, I highly recommend his class. It's an easy A.

Great guy. Our class was small (8 total i think) but he was very personable, funny, and most importantly of all, a competent lecturer. I really liked the guy! Ask good questions and watch him come alive as a professor. Recommend him to all!

He has a slight east-European accent which might make it a bit difficult to comprehend at times.. and if you can't pay attention, you'll most likely fall asleep. Academic-wise, his class isn't that bad! Little classwork to be done, mostly readings.

Professor Nikolov's class occured during the summer. The class learned about witchcraft, magic, and religious belief. The class wasn't stressful at all - just do the required readings, and you'll do fine. The class work is quite manageable; very interesting.

I really enjoyed his teaching style. I would have enjoyed the class more if I were more interested in anthropology, but overall a good experience.

A knowledgable interesting teacher. You must read the assignments to understand the course. If you do it's extremely valuable

I love Boris, I've taken three of his classes now: Religion, Witchcraft, and Magic, Peoples of the Middle East, and Cultural Anthropology. He's very interested in the cultural anthropology field and is extremely knowledgeable. However, there are many readings so if you don't enjoy reading dense scholarly articles these classes may not be for you.

I really loved this class. The negative reviews are from people who probably didn't completely grasp what he tries to do for his students. The readings are supposed to supplement the material in class! Do all readings, they are very interesting! Pay attention in class, because he knows what he's talking about. 2 exams, 1 paper, work hard and pass!

He had a good sense of humor. Take good notes. And just keep up with material and it's not bad.

Really dont understand the negative reviews. Class is lecture heavy yes, but the lectures are interesting, relevant, and easy to follow. There is a good deal of reading, but thats to be expected in an upper level anth class. Grading is more than fair, gives study guides for tests with page numbers. Likes you if you participate.

His class was lecture heavy but it's an interesting topic. You don't really have to read the readings but they show up on the tests later. 2 tests, 2 news updates, small country presentation and a final paper is it for grading. Make sure to participate in class. He's a nice teacher, I don't get the dislike from so many people. Not a hard class

Good person

Professor Nikolov wants his students to do well. He is so knowledgable on the Middle East. After taking his class, I gained more than I ever could have imagined on the Middle East from just one class. He expects a lot so don't take this class unless you're seriously interested in gaining more insight on the Middle East.

Everyone saying he is not a good professor just does not want to read. He is very knowledgeable about this material and you will need to stay on top of the readings to understand the lecture. He is very smart and a nice person. He will answer questions for you but make sure they are not questions that you would probably know if you did the reading.

If you rated Professor Nikolov badly, it's because you didn't read or you got caught using your phone in class. The professor is INCREDIBLY KNOWLEDGEABLE in the subjects that he teaches, and forces students to think of their answers during class. Very engaging during lectures. Just do the assigned readings, use the study guides, and you'll do well!

Class was generally easy. Lots of readings that are very long and pop quizzes are given on the readings. One 3 paged writing assignment that was very easy. There are 3 test throughout the course and as long as you review the study guide he gives out you will score well. Lectures can be very boring at times but all powerpoints are on blackboard.

I thought he was amazing. He does have a boring and soft voice, but he is well educated and knows what he is talking about. He wants you to learn. You will have to read and have a couple homework assignments and a paper in the end. He randomly gives quizzes about the readings. Overall, I thought he was amazing

I enjoyed this class's pacing as it was a Summer online class, the professor was very accommodating and the info was interesting. Weekly discussion posts that were mini essays, short essays midterm, and a final paper. Did not really need the text book if you attended online sessions (that were also recorded) and views PP slides he posted. Nice man.

He is a solid professor. You just have to be sure to do all of the readings because there are random quizzes that go in depth on the readings.

Prof Nikolov is very nice and has a clear syllabus for this online course (Pandemic). I have had him before and he is very nice and approachable. Had 10 weekly worksheets that helped with the study guides he have for the 2 tests, and one final paper on a topic of our choosing. Interesting range of topics all about the Middle East and its history

Due to Covid, this class was online. Zoom classes were all lectures, but in order to pass the tests you had to read the textbook. Easy grader in terms of short assignments, but tests were hard. 3 multiple choice exams and 1 essay along with shorter assignments. Very understanding teacher and open to questions.

The topics are interesting, hes a bit monotone but many professors are. If you miss class and have a legit reason he will understand. If you take notes during lectures youll do fine, there is one paper and three exams as well as 5 worksheets. As long as you show up and participate you will pass. He has random worksheets that are for attendance.

He is very knowledgeable and seems to be passionate about what he teaches. He can be a little sarcastic when you ask questions but I think that's his sense of humor. His class isn't too hard as long as you make sure to do the readings every week and there aren't many assignments.

Took this class for my seminar (body images through history) and it is easy if u listen. there are weekly reading that you should keep up with but they aren't a lot. only "hard" thing is the final paper. theres a midterm and final exam but he gives a study guide. i'd recommend this class it wasn't boring and the lectures were funny and interesting

I had Professor Nikolov for TSEM this semester. I think overall he's a good professor. He encourages conversation and makes the lessons relevant. His grading is interesting, as I didn't get a whole lot of feedback from him if I lost points. The exams were generally easy and were online.

He's very blunt and he has a dry sense of humor. I enjoyed his class. His feedback helped me as I went through assignments and his grading was somewhat forgiving. His lectures are long and there are assigned readings but the exams directly relate to the readings so you only hurt yourself by ignoring them. He wants his students to do well.

I had Prof Nikolov for TSEM Body Image Through History and thoroughly enjoyed it. Class is lecture heavy, however, tests were open note. There was one writing assignment at the end of the semester.

Strict yet compassionate.

Can be a little boring, I do zone out occasionally, but the open class discussions help keep my attention. There is a lot of reading and quizzes every week. Staying on top of the readings and coming prepared made it manageable. My advice is to come prepared, expect the unexpected, and participate in discussions, you'll be fine.