Very cool guy-

Clever. Keep a spare smoke for him in your pocket. He'll need it.

Amazing guy, genuinely a nice person and a very smart man. I am lucky to have been in his class.

A very interesting professor with a wealth of knowledge about his subject. He made me want to stay in History.

Although I found the course difficult, the professor was enthusiastic and generated interesting discussions. I would rate it one of the better courses I took at Queen's.

I took his class a couple of years ago. The material was not interesting, but he was a really good teacher. I was disappointed I never had him again.

How could anyone not like this guy? He was an awesome prof. I agree with the other person, I wish I had more courses with him.

All of us at the Toucan think he's a spectacular prof. Articulate, organised, insightful. A pleasure to work with.

Great correspondance prof, always emailing to help students improve the quality of their work. Understanding of extenuating circumstances.

C'mon! I learned more in this class than in any other I took at Queens. Could be he had a bad year, I don't know. But the guy has more than decency on his side - he's a mensh and knows what he's talking about. Maybe someone didn't do their homework.

Although I am not really interested in this area of history, I did like the professor. This class is more what I expected from University, where we get a chance to think and discuss. Too many professors like to drone on just to listen to their own voices. This class was not like that at all.

good class. good prof.

This guy is so chill. Walks into class with his headphones on rocking out to his music. Very nice man who knows a lot about the subject. However, like some of the other comments, the seminars lack organization, and you really do not learn a whole lot. All in all though, it was a fun year in 327.

Great guy. Very relaxed. Seems a bit dissorganized but is fair nonetheless and is very approachable.

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History of the Holocaust... did an amazing job teaching this subject. This class was very interesting and is obviously something close to his heart as you could tell how involved he was in the topic and how much it affects him.

should speak up a little more and be more prepared for lectures, but is incredibly knowledgeable and obviously cares deeply about his subject

I find him very down to earth and easy to understand. I've never taken history before and he really puts the pieces together in an intersting and interactive way!

Gord rocked my world

He was my seminar proff. He was a creative and interesting teacher when he decided to teach. Unfortunately, I have to agree with people that he can get off topic and be unprepared a lot. I met with him to discuss my essay and he was very helpful. He was a nice guy, but be prepared for his inconsistency.

best professor I have had at Queen's .. hands down

Awesome teacher, awesome class.

Dueck is very passionate about both his class and the subject itself. He gave us very creative and useful assignments. Above all, a properly awesome, very cool guy; (no seriously, I would see him at the pub, and he would invite me over to his table-- he's that cool).

Very interesting lecturer, interesting topic - one of my favourite courses i've taken at Queen's (and I am a fourth year student)

ASTOUNDING PROF! Students are locked onto him during his lectures. He just talks but if you listen you will get it. He is the best prof at Queens. Yes, he just talks about chapters you can read, but lectures can add so much. Tests and assignments are not too bad

This teacher lives and breathes his subject matter and thrives on the connections he cultivates with his material and his students.

Great prof. His lectures are always interesting and you can see his passion for the subject. The assignment wer fair and the mid-term was fairly easy if you did the readings.

Dueck is a fantastic teacher. As long as you aren't a total failure and listen in his discussions you will take a LOT away from his courses. He knows so much about his field that it is scary at times, but he always has a great story to tie into his lectures. His exams can be a little scary if you don't do your readings, but this is UNIVERSITY kids.

Great prof, always interesting in lectures. Easily the best prof I've had aat Queen's, made me want to be a history major.

Love the class and the prof! He's very passionate about the subject and teaches things that aren't always in the text books. Really interesting!

Wonderful educator! Enjoyed every aspect of his course. 2 key things: really good readings (primary sources I found fascinating) and excellent guest speakers.

Gord is an amazing professor. Gord's style is to make you think and to inspire you to learn the subject on your own. Anyone complaining about disorganized classes is probably because they like their education to be spoon-fed to them. Sorry, not the way it works in the real world. Great prof. Highly recommend.

Gord is a great professor. Very passionate about the subject and very very well informed. He is great to talk to outside of lecture. Sarcastic and amazing. You rock, Gord!

Gord is a bit unorthodox. He wants the assignments and papers to be an more organic process (not strict on how you write). Therefore usually gives minimal direction which can be hard for writing papers. Little bit unorganized, but his humour and rants make it worth your time. If you don't want to read the text make sure to got to his lectures.

Dueck may be different than most professors in his usually laid back nature, but he's the perfect type of person for what he teaches. He's also very understanding and doesn't make irrational decisions that will be detrimental to your grade - he wants the best for you, and he'll help you get there however you prefer if you ask for help.

The BEST teacher in my undergraduate career!

Such an amazing prof

Such a good prof. One of the best at Queen's for sure. Engaging and entertaining discussions. You could tell he truly cared about his students and wanted us to succeed. Assignments were thought provoking and relevant and the novels/memoirs and other readings were extremely interesting and well chosen. Highly recommend this prof and seminar!

Fantastic lecturer. I loved going to his class.

I actually love his teaching style, but maybe because I am a little unorganized myself and really agree with him politically. His insight on topical issues in relation to the holocaust was great, and the documentaries he showed fit well into the readings and course material. He gives far-away deadlines and always gives students extra time!

Sometimes, Professor Dueck is unfairly portrayed. Often, those who do not do well in his class are those who did not understand that each lecture was built off of the previous one. Every lecture was one piece of an even greater lecture and message - a message which requires a great deal of time and effort to convey. Pay attention to succeed.

Professor Dueck is my fav prof at Queens! He can be a little chaotic at times, but he knows his information and his passion for what he teaches is evident. Assignments are fair if you put a little work in. His expectations are clear and he's really gracious with grace period days. Take HIST 241 if you can, super interesting!!

Professor Dueck made his lectures very educational and interesting. Some of my friends would attend his lectures even though they were not enrolled in his class.

The goat Gord, take all of his classes if possible.

A lot of ppl complain that the lectures are disorganized and consist of random videos. This is not true. While it may seem random to those who attend class once a week, everything is very intentional and contributes to the larger message. He is funny and passionate. You'll do well if u take in everything he says, attendance isn't mandatory tho

he is very passionate about what he is teaching, and that make his students want to engage more inside and outside of the classroom. this course was very informative and he taught it well, and he gave ideas on how to properly complete assignments and was very understanding. great class and prof. no final exam either with was nice.

A great prof to teach this course - very empathetic towards students and passionate about holocaust history. He provides helpful tips and ideas regarding how to tackle writing assignments if you attend lectures. Overall, would take future courses that he teaches.