the class is a typical history class. lecture and writing assignments. you have a huge paper that's worth more than the mid-term. lots of reading. sometimes boring, but can be interesting. knows his stuff

Very good teacher, it's history people, you shouldn't expect to sit there and do nothing. Of course you are going to read and have papers, it's college! He's very knowledgable, and we always had great class discussions, I'd recommend him!

This class was relatively easy as long as you did the weekly assignments and participated. He's a great professor and really knows his stuff-- if you can read a couple of pages a week and write a couple of pages a week, you'll do fine.

Very knowledgeable, he expects a lot from students but he works hard for classes and he's very fair, will take student concerns underconsideration and change the workload if necessary, can be a little dry at times

Extremely informed and knowledgeable, Dr. Boeck presents his lectures in a standard lecture-note taking format. Outlines papers, projects, readings very clearly. Very nice, understanding guy. Recommended.

Because this was a 300 level class it was hard...a lot of reading everyday, seemed like every hour. Professor meant well and extremely knowledgable..but a hard grader. we are not harvard students sorry...

Arrogant. Pure and simple. Hard grader, much more than a 200 level class should be. Gives very little to no direction for assignments, then slams you when you didn't write what he expected. Yeah, he knows his stuff, but c'mon, I'm here to learn, not have him prove what he knows.

This guy really knows his stuff, but he's very nice and a not impossibly difficult grader. If you go and see him about your papers and exams, he definitely will help you out. He's probably the most intelligent person I've ever met. take him if you can, he's great!

Dr. Boeck is a tough teacher but perhaps one of the best teachers that i've had here at depaul. He is very smart and expects students to read the assigned assignments. I would recommend this teacher.

Dr.Brian Boeck hmmmmm! Very good, full of knowledge. Highly recommended to those who really want to learn something.

Dr. Boeck is awesome! Even though there is a lot of reading, the class is fun. He is very well organized and he is very helpful. I recommend you take this class with him.

Lots of discussion, and pretty easy reading. Thoughtful - cheap books. Interesting approach to history, long papers, open note tests would totally recommend.

I urge you to go into his office to talk to him. He is extremely helpful and willing to talk. His lectures are so interesting. He is pretty demanding with the writing, but if you have half a bloody brain, you'll do fine. Boeck's great!

go to class and write everything down. the tests are easy -- the day before tests he outlines what to study. you can get by w/o reading. the paper is the hardest part -- email it to him and he'll give you alot of help.

A lot of notes,non-stop writing for the whole period. but take good notes because the midterm and final are open note.he says you don't need to know dates,but they help on the midterm and final.the difference is w/o dates you get a"C"with notes its possible to get an"A"he uses cheap books,i think the text was <$20.read to get an "A." learned a lot

Dr.Boeck is the first professor I've ever had that has actually made an effort to make history interesting. I learned so much from him and his class, but there is a LOT of note-taking! Comes in handy for the open-note tests though! Weekly assignments and discussion but nothing overly difficult. Someone take him up on his offer of going for coffee!

Dr. Boeck makes every lecture interesting, the way he tells the story makes me picture it as a big epic movie in my head :) Open notes tests are cool, the papers are a bit of a challenge but if you actually start them ahead of time you should do a fine job. Do NOT start them the night before, because you will not sleep at all.

I love Dr. Boeck. His Eastern and Western Europe classes were informative and challenging. He is an incredibly nice guy and his classes are fun if you've got a passion for history.

Well he's hot and he's from Harvard and he alternates between two brown suits. But the man knows his stuff, and all he does is lecture and then test you on it, which I personally love. He's real personable and if you try, he loves you.

wonderful teacher! COMPLETELY sexy, in the bookish sort of way. excellent turtlenecks, lectures are extremely interesting, and overall, he's very personable. simply put, this man is perfect. and he went to harvard, too. yessir.

he's super sexy and I love his style! Dr. Boeck has a good personality and tries to make the class fun. There's a lot of writing, but the midterm and final are open-note.

Dr. Boeck is AWESOME!!! His two brown suits are fantastic, and he has the quirkiest sense of humor I've ever encountered. He's insanely smart, funny, and interesting. I would recommend him to anyone!!!

DR BOECK IS AWESOME! He is a funny guy who has a great personality. He is really easy to talk to and if you need help he is always willing to give his advice. He really seems like he cares about his students. Make sure to take good notes during his lectures and you will be fine. His midterm and final are open note so keep that in mind.

He is one of the best teachers that I have had at DePaul. If you are going to take an 8:30 he is your best bet.

Dr. Boeck's lectures were actually really interesting and he definitely keeps the class entertained. Weekley mini essays...open note test. Nothing to bad. Always emailing the class with updates....just pay attention in class and you'll be fine.

Dr. Boeck is smart and well spoken, and offers not only a lot of help but support. Class work is NOT difficult, but also enriching. You walk away feeling like you've learned something, but not stressed out. Take him if the rest of your classes are hard, or you just want an easy yet beneficial class.

his lectures are really interesting and sometimes funny. the classwork is easy, but at the same time un-BS-able. also, the friday "discussion" periods were kind of boring, but if you make a comment or two every week, you'll be fine. no need to be overengaged.

Dr. Boeck is the best professor ive had at depaul. ive learned so much so far. the way he explains things makes you sit at the edge of your seat. im not gunna lie the class is tough and hes a hard grader but its for the better, hes clear about your strengths and weaknesses and makes you a better writer and test taker. he is NEVER condescending.

The most wonderfully histerical teacher ever! His lectures are informative and actually really interesting. He IS a hard grader though. Your mid-term and final are open notes but DO NOT rely on that. Meet with him before both the mid-term & the final to determine the key points of his lectures and you'll be fine!

Excellent professor, funny (and his jokes and class antics are hilarious), engaging, actually makes history fun...which is saying alot because I hate history classes. Your grade consists of short weekly papers, a larger essay, and an open note midterm and final, be prepared to talk during class, he has a tendency to randomly call on people.

Dr. Boeck is by far the best professor i have taken at DePaul. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable about his topic. i learned a great deal, and although the lectures are dense, i somehow retained it. take him. you WILL NOT regret it at all.

EASY A. I DON'T THINK THAT HE IS THE BEST TEACHER AT DE PAUL, BUT HE IS VERY SMART. HIS LECTURES ARE REALLY BORING SO I WOULDN'T TAKE HIM FOR A NIGHT CLASS UNLESS YOU HAD TO. GREAT GUY!

I really enjoyed the class, and I learned a lot from his class. He's a hard grader, but he makes you work for the grade. His lectures are very informative, and he likes all his students to participate in class, so be prepared to discuss readings that were assigned.

He's very good at lecturing and keeping student's interest intact. But he is a very tough grader. So study notes like crazy! Don't miss class/hw. If you talk in class, it might help. Overall, I think he's a great guy w/his earth tones suits. Very smart (Harvard) & married to Mrs. Boeck at DePaul. If u r ready to work hard, then u gotta take him!

Awesome teacher, awesome class. His lectures are very interesting and the guy is a riot! I got an A in the class, and all I did was just go to class and pay attention. He doesn't grade the weekly assignments, just looks for you to hand it in. Mid-Term is open notes, and Finals is take home... Those who failed his class must be complete morons!

Dr. Boeck was great. His lectures were very informative and it is wise to take lots of notes, as they WILL be helpful (hint: Final). Turn off your cellphones, otherwise you will be kicked out of class. Dr. Boeck puts a lot into his lectures and expects a lot back. He notices everything that is going on in class, so keep that in mind. -Recommended.

Not really an easy professor, but he is awesome!! You WILL learn a lot from his class. His sense of humor is so cute! He is a really nice professor.

Easy teacher if you do everything, on midterm you can use notes that you hand-wrote in class - so try to take as many notes as possible, and also when reading text book or handouts take some notes as well - they might come handy on the midterm, final is take home. and show up on time to class

Very nice guy, cute sense of humor. Knows what he's talking about. You must be on time and go to most classes or grade will suffer. Don't fall asleep or he'll kick you out of class. Not much homework, just lots of lectures and TONS of notes. I was bored but he was a great guy and I recommend him if you have to take a history course.

So intense, he translated some documents we used in class. great teacher, take notes on EVERY lecture. Great teacher, youll learn lots. hes very scholarly, soft spoken, and funny if you catch his jokes. take him, hes not easy but its worth it. my only gripe is the readings he chose were incredibly boring.

he is one of the more knowledgeable history teachers i've ever seen TAKE NOTES it'll definitely help you in the exams, pay attention and go to class! you can use your notes during exams!!! kind of a hard grader, but he puts a lot in lectures and expects a bit back! tons of boring reading, but still a good teacher overall

The other reviews don't lie-- take meticulous notes. Exams are open-note and require lots of detail in your answers. Initially you will be bored but by the end come to realize it is quite different from other HST courses in that you learn the small ends of the stuff you thought you knew already. Participation & attendance impact your grade.

I love this guy! Think hes totally great! He knows what hes talking about and its very refreshing. Lectures can be a little boring if ur not really interested in the topic but its a good class to take. Pretty easy grader AND he lets you use notes on the tests, which is a HUGE plus, I know thats what saved me on the final.Papers are pretty easy too.

Officially my favorite teacher at DePaul. He's extremely knowledgeable about history and also very helpful. I emailed him months after taking his class to see if he could recommend any books for a paper I was writing and he replied with a list right away. He's also very funny if you pay attention to him. Be sure to take lots of notes!

He is extremely helpful and nice. I missed the midterm and he let me take it no questions asked. He is funny and do take detailed notes. He lets you use them on quizzes, midterm, and final too!

He's o.k. totally not true about make-up exams! Exams are hard but fair if u take notes.

WONDERFUL professor. If you are looking for a challenge, take him. You'll get your money's worth for the class. He is sooo intelligent, and the way he lectures is so interesting. I was always on the edge of my seat. My favorite professor thus far @ DePaul

Dr. Boeck is an awesome prof! He is very nice and understanding, extremely knowledgeable (seriously, this guy knows everything about history), and very funny (in a dry, academically-witty sort of way). Take him...you'll learn a ton. Plus, open note tests and lots of extra credit opportunities!

Awesome teacher, GREAT lecturer. So easy to understand, and so easy to take notes on. I got an A+ in the class. It wasn't easy but his awesome lectures didn't make it that difficult, either. His dry humor is the best.

Wonderful teacher. I had no interest whatsoever on the subject. It turned out to be my favorite class of the quarter. He is crystal clear and makes it so easy to follow! Tests are open notes but I recommend you look over the book and jot down some notes to make sure you get an A+. Take him, you wont regret it!

Dr. B is a very difficult teacher. Dont be fooled by jokes and interesting lectures. Try missing one assignment or even coming in late, he wont say a word, he will silently destroy your grade.

Dr.Boeck is one of the most knowledgable history professor I know. Yes he lectures a lot, but even though I have no interest in history he made the class really interesting.The notes you take from the lecture nearly always find themselves in the midterm as well as the final which makes the class much more doable.Great professor, highly recommended!

Dr Boeck is very intelligent and very witty. You won't be able to get anything by him. I definitely reccomend him if you need to knock out a U.P. requirement. One tip: He lets you use notes on tests. When making notes focus on details like names, dates, etc. You may cover two dozen things but the test will test you harshly on like 5 things.

Even though I had him at 8:30 in the morning the class was thoroughly entertaining. The subject matter was very interesting. Very knowledge and approachable. He lets you use notes on the midterm and the final exam. Gives good feedback on research paper assignment, recommended professor.

Awesome guy, very helpful.

Very interesting professor - knowledgeable, keeps lectures and discussions interesting. Participation is important. He's very concerned in assessing his students so be prepared for each class and have assignments ready. However, he's very helpful and understanding. You just have to talk to him and let him know what's up. I was able to get a B+!

Great professor! He was a hard grader, but you learn a lot! p.s. DONT TAKE ANY CLASSES WITH JAMES BRASK!!!

Dr. Boeck was my advisor and I'm extremely happy to hear he received tenure. He is a very knowledgeable teacher, a kind personality, and an able steward of students. Perhaps non-history majors should avoid him, but they're missing out.

Single-handedly one of the most knowledgeable, qualified, and dedicated professors in history. Historiography based class and Dr. Boeck made it enjoyable. Hard content and workload, but 100% worth it. One of the top 5 professors at DePaul.

AMAZING Professor. I wish I could take Dr. Boeck for all of my classes. It is not an easy A and he demands a lot of reading. Take good notes bc you get to use them on the exams. Made subject very interesting. Very funny/witty/smart guy. CLASS IS WORTH TAKING.

By in far one of the greatest professors I've had at DePaul. He's passionate, he cares about his students and he assigns things that increase your comprehension of the subject. I didn't know anything about early Russian history before this class, it was a blast going to it every week.

He is such a character. He lays down the law of the classroom and it all seems very intimidating, and don't get me wrong it is a lot of work right off the bat. But he is a wonderful person and I was hooked on every word he said! HE IS PHENOMENAL. Harvard grad and super knowledgeable with a quirky but awesome sense of humor.

Professor Boeck is THE. BEST. TEACHER. in normal DePaul. He perfectly balances wit and seriousness, his lectures are concise and clear, his homework assignments are even interesting. He lets you use notes on tests, so take good ones and read the book if you want an A. SO FUNNY. A+

Dr. Boeck is the most knowledgeable, intense, yet surprisingly funny professor at DePaul. His passion for Russian language and culture, specifically Ivan the Terrible, is unparalleled. There is a ton of reading and some very difficult papers to write, but Dr. Boeck respects and truly listens to every opinion given.

I took him because everyone on here said he was cool, but he's honestly so boring. Monotone voice and is never funny. Idk what these people were talking about. Also, he would always give assignments, collect them, & then never hand them back or give a grade which bothered me. However, he is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and subject is interesting.

Dr. Boeck is an amazing instructor, but makes you give it your all. You HAVE to come prepared to every class. Participation is very important, but your feedback has to be insightful. I thought he was hilarious, but it may take a bit to understand his sense of humor. He is typically very professional and serious.

Lectures are kind of dry and participation is crucial- he will randomly call on students during daily discussions. He is a difficult grader on the essays but he has clear criteria of EXACTLY what he wants. Weekly readings between 4-50 pages and pretty much every class is a discussion. He is not afraid to publicly shame you if you don't do homework.

Great professor. Incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly very passionate. Do the readings, work hard on the essays, participate as much as possible and you should be fine.

Knowledgable, funny, and intense professor. Has a lot to say about history but will make you come up to your own conclusions about the subjects and lessons. He has dry but great humor. Very intense: usually does not allow bathroom breaks and will not hesitate to call you out in front of the class if you violate class rules. Participation is a must.

Prof. Boeck is one of my favorite professors. His online lectures are super boring, but the class itself is so interesting. It's all discussion based and there's a bunch of reading. We have journal for every reading, but he never gives feedback. He is really funny. Also -- be prepared to get randomly called on to comment on the homework readings

Dr. Boeck is a well-respected historian and professor. I took his class online, and he had my classmates and me go into breakout rooms often. He grades us with very few assignments; however, his teaching is quite valuable for those looking to learn the basics of historical research. Be prepared to read a lot and have stuff to say in class!

Lowkey this dude kinda cool. He's v knowledgeable---albeit a bit pretentious---but if you get past that he's worth it to take. I learned the most in his hist class than in any other. Can take online, but u have to turn ur camera on and he cold calls people, but asks very easy qs, dw. I hated him at the start but loved him at the end. Just read tho!