He grades fairly on your essays and he's an overall happy guy. On Fridays we would talk about the North Wind. He's a funny guy. I would recommend him for any course.

A gifted instructor, one of the best I've had at NMU. Fascinating lectures. If you prepare well for the exams with the study guide provided, you'll do fine. NMU's very fortunate to have an instructor of his calibre.

Professor Boe was one of the best professors I've ever had. He challenges students and I think that is a great thing. He is engaged in his work and that keeps us engaged. He's genuinely concerned with students doing well.

Very fun, a little weird, worth taking

woah, you are out there, man, but you are a pretty good teacher. You get into the subject, adn overall it was a good classh

Fairly easy class... he managed to make grammer fun... somehow....

I adored his class. Best class I've ever taken in my major!

As giddy as a school girl when it comes to talking about English! He gets really excited during his lectures, which is entertaining and makes the class interesting. Not a bad class, especially in the summer, because it is less grammar orinentated.

Great class. Ive talked to othe rpeople who had other professors that didnt enjoy/learn anything in their class. I feel i walked outta that class knowing so much more than i did going in He's very entertaining and VERY into the subject. sticks to syllabus

I have to take him again and I'm not looking forward to it. He's pretty arrogant. What he says is golden, so keep your trap shut. Don't call him Mr. Boe, it's Dr. to you.

Before the research paper of doom. You get the choice of either a lesson plan or a ten page research paper. I HATE PAPERS, but this is (overall) a very interesting class for an English major.

A tad eccentric, but overall great teacher. Sticks to syllabus. Not a very difficult class; learned quite a bit. Likes biking, skiing, Simpsons, South Park, & Seinfeld.

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This was a really cool class, and I'll never look at English the same way. I didn't realize the history of our language was so interesting. Dr. Boe is a really funny guy, he can go off-topic sometimes but it's hilarious. He loves this subject, and you can tell by his enthusiasm in class.

He rocks!!!! He is like a big Irish god!

I liked his class very much. I still spout off weird facts I learned. If you can take the class in the summer, the format is better, and the presentation of words is fun. He can seem abrasive to some people, but those are the people that just like to hear themselves talk.

Interesting. I learned alot of useful skills in this class. Makes grammar interesting.

He is extremely interested in his subject - which makes for a great teacher.

He talks a little bit too much but he is a pretty easy teacher. He doesn't do portfolio's and has a very subjective grading scale which means get on his good side (not hard to do)

very clear

This guy rocks. If you're not an idiot and you're mature enough to be in a 400 level class, but still manage to have a good sense of humor, you'll like him. I hope to take him again!

I love this man! He was very fun to have.

I've had two classes with this man. He is a total spaz, but he's great. He grades on how hard you try, and not on your actual scores. I'd take him again any time. He reminds me of "Kramer" from Seinfeld.

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He's great. He points out all those things that bug you about the people in your class but would never actually say to their face. Seriously though, good prof. really knows the material and i'm looking forward to taking another class with him.

Dr. Boe is very "transparent" in that you know exactly what is expected of you. He lets you know in advance what the tests will be on. he expects attendence and note taking, but his rules really help you learn more in the class. Funny guy and great class but not a class you DON'T have to work in. Work hard though and your grade will reflect it.

Really cool dude, little crazy, but overall a good professor. I'd recommend him.

The guy is a bit sketchy, kind of like that Kramer off of Seinfeld. He's an alright professor, he cuts down the book constantly but agrees...confusing? Take him if you need or else don't take him.

Prof. Boe is an enthusiastic and organized teacher, and I got a lot out of this class (history of english). I would recommend him, but expect to do some work. People are quick to criticize when they do poorly in a class. Go talk to him in his office: he's an intelligent guy with lots of interesting ideas.

He is a great teacher. Classes are intense, but as long as you follow along and take good notes, youll be fine. Hes very clear in what he expects from you. I learned alot from this class.

Great enthusiasm, fun class;however, Prof. Boe is extremely sensitive when it comes to comments. I honestly believe he was picked on as a kid and now if you say something, even about yourself, he will threaten you in front of the entire class to "watch it." Good teacher but he will treat you like a child if given the opporutnity. What a shame!

Excellent class, enthusiastic teacher. If you have good attendance and take good notes, you should do fine. I'm looking forward to his linguistics course next semester.

Professor Boe is a unique professor. He rants against texting and video games for twenty minutes usually once a week, makes constant references to South Park, and is extremely knowledgeable in the field of grammar. He is demanding and requires your attention, but honestly, he is a cool guy if you do your****. Don't take if you want to slack.

Interesting teacher, but don't take if you don't feel like working hard...

This guy knows what he's talking about, but seems to think the rest of his students do too. Most of us didnt', that's why we were taking the class. He's pretty full of himself, but knows a lot about grammar. In the beginning of the semester I disliked him, but he's grown on me. This is not a class to slack in. Attendance is mandatory.

Professor Boe is one of those guys who was probably picked on in high school. He is extremely nice.. if you're on his good side. He likes people who are attentive & don't mouth back, & if you give him leeway on his OCD mannerisms he's a pretty funny guy. Grades on quizzes are minimal, he mostly grades off your general demeanor.

Professor Boe is an excellent teacher, and he puts a lot of effort into his work. Some of my classmates, though, are very disrespectful and small-minded, and are probably the type who write unhelpful and insulting "ratings" here. Don't belive the complaints of a few immature students. In my opinion, Dr. Boe is one of the best teachers at NMU.

Professor Boe rocks. This site gives the wrong impression. I personally loved his class. I'm taking En404 with him next semester. "Crack a joke, fail a class." I'm pretty sure I know who wrote that, and it wasn't just "a joke." To him it was disrespectful and rude. He expects manners and to be treated with respect; he is a professor, you know.

He's a little strange, but he's actually a pretty funny and nice guy. He teaches you a lot, but only tests you on certain things and he tells you what he's going to test you on. No laptops, hats, or anything to distract him, but it's not hard to be on his good sight. Just be mature about it and you should get a good grade. Easy A/B

Dr. Boe is one of my favorite professors at NMU. He's hilarious, interesting, intelligent, and really has a passion for his subject matter.

WONDERFUL! Contrary to what some of my semi-literate classmates have written here, Dr. Boe is very knowledgeable and organized, and if you seek out assistance, he will give you his time and his respect. If possible, I would definitely like to take another one of his classes (possibly in linguistics, or history of English language).

Very good professor. Really seems to care about his job and English in general. Can be intimidating at first but eases throughout the class. It's English, it's going to be boring but a good professor always helps.

Easy to get along with if you follow his various rules. He lays out each assignment exactly how he wants it so if you deviate even a little he will notice. I got marked a bunch of times for having 1.25 spacing between lines rather than 1 until i realized you had to go into settings and change that manually. Almost everyone got C's for every assing.

High expectations, but I looking back it helped me prepare for my career. I appreciated him not letting slackers interrupt the class.

If you follow his list of rules and write down every little detail that goes into the format and guts of a paper they are not all that bad, but be sure to have a strong understanding of fine grammar.

Dr. Boe gives excellent feedback and will find every little mistake that is made within a paper. His criticisms will definitely help anyone turn into a better writer. The book for this class is useful. The assignments he assigned are not extremely hard and the only graded test we had was a 50 question midterm on grammar. I would recommend him.

Excellent and very organized teacher. I was enrolled in the history of english and I thought it was a great experience, and I learned a lot. Of course, there are always a few students who are disrespectful and critical, but Prof. Boe seems to do an admirable job dealing with them. Interesting lectures, fair grading, take a class from him!

I would recommend for anyone to take any class with David Boe just for the fact he does want you to pass. Unlike other professors he is very understanding if have an issue making it to class. He tried to help you the best he can. The other problem I would say about him is that he is a little OCD, and doesn't want you to wear hats or eat in class.

At first he comes off as very intimidating, that's his way of weeding out some students the first day of class. In reality he is a pretty amazing teacher. He is a professor that you can actually learn from. He does not believe in busy work like many TA's in EN111 and EN211 do. He's a pretty cool dude.

This professor is hands down my absolute favorite professor outside of the tech center from my two years at northern michigan. He is a complete hard ass no doubt, and really tries to prove it to the class the first week. No hats no food no question, this rule really pissed me off but its fine cause he is at teaching and making you a better student

David Boe is awesome! He is no doubt one of the most intense professors I have ever had but still I would definitely recommend him as an instructor. He is fair and just asks that you pay attention, put in an effort and respect his rules (no hats, no technology and no food!) If you cannot enjoy Boe as a professor, there's something wrong with you.

I dont understand the negative reviews- his policies arent harsh and theyre easy to follow. All you need to do is show up, pay attention, and take notes. There are only 3 exams- 10 short essay questions that he GIVES you a few days before. Thats it. Sometimes you should do a little reading (if you chose to accept it) so you understand better.

Professor Boe was always prepared for class and didn't waste time. He doesn't give out busy work or do peer-group workshopping. He can seem intimidating, but really he is a nice guy if you simply follow the rules/assignment guidelines and don't mess around. There are also ways to get extra credit. If you're a naturally good student, you'll do well.

This class (british literature survey) was enjoyable and informative, and I liked the quiz and essay approach to evaluation. Professor Boe was always prepared, and he also provided useful historical context for the works we read during the semester. If possible, I hope to take another class with him in the future!

I've never really liked writing classes, but Dr. Boe's composition course was actually quite effective, and I feel that my writing did improve during the semester. The assignments were clear and specific, and he gives good feedback on the essays, etc. There was no unnecessary busy-work and he was flexible about attendance, which I appreciated.

I'm currently enrolled in Composition 1, and we are approaching the halfway point of the semester. It's a really helpful class so far and I feel my writing has been improving. I'm sure I will pass this class without any problems, and then I plan to take Composition 2 next year, maybe with Professor Boe again!

He was a great professor. He knows what he is talking about and how he wants his classroom run. If you like eating in class or wearing hats/hoods beware he doesn't allow it. Only one "textbook" is required but it is just a small writing guide. Doesn't do educat and wont know grade till final grades are posted. There is only like 5 or 6 assignments.

Professor Boe can come across as very intimidating, but if you put in effort in his class, you will succeed. I enjoyed having him because he didn't ever give us busy work and instead only had us do 6 assignments in all. The only downside is that he doesn't use Educat, so you don't get to know your grade until final grades are posted.

He seems a little harsh at first but as you get to know him more he's can be pretty likable. If you show up and put in effort, the class is easy. He doesn't assign busy work and just has a few assignments that are done in class. I really enjoyed his teaching style. No electronics.

Professor Boe is a good teacher, but he's not for everyone. I took his class in Winter 2024. He is a particular type of person, and his class has been set up the same for decades, but it works. His class is a challenge, and I wouldn't take him a second time, but I'm glad I took him at least once. If you're up for the challenge, I'd recommend him.

Dr. Boe can be intimidating at first, he has a very old fashioned way of running his class. However, once you get past that, he is likable and pretty down to earth. He is set in his ways and his class was challenging. Simultaneously, he also clearly cares, and will give you constructive feedback on your writing.