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ROCKS SO HARD! Best history teacher EVER! Encyclopedic knowledge and a never misses an opportunity to insert a wry and subtle anti-University of Chicago aside into a lecture. SO GREAT!

Very good teacher. He knows what he is talking about. Doesn't give homework besides reading and the grade is based on essay exams, which if you study you can do good on!

this guys essay exames are hard as hell, u must study and do all the readings to pass

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Essay exams, no homework, hard grader

essay exams, once you take the first one you can pretty much guess the questions on the next. i wouldn't say a hard grader, but pays attention to details, you have to know your stuff. to do well: go to class, take notes, and reread them. thats what i did

HE ROCKS! So knowledgable, funny, and helpful. AND when you get 100% on a paper you get a Garfield sticker. He really seems to enjoy teaching, that makes the class that much better, knowing he wants to be there too. Likes to discuss so come ready to talk.

His lectures were interesting and clear. His grading is what makes the class hard. You grade consists of 3 tests, and he grades hard. The tests were based on essays and some matching.

LOL, hilarious reviews. Got an A in the class. 6 pages of notes each class, memorize ur notes word for word and ur money. Grading is sorta b.s. He needs to lighten up with grading a litte. But great lecturer and pretty funny. 3 essay exams 1 question each

very interesting teacher. he lectures all period and expect to take a good amount of notes, but if you're interested in the subject matter you will enjoy all of the tangents he goes on. great with answering any questions you have.

Extremely knowlegable and interesting lectures. If you come to class, take good notes, and know some basic geography you've got yourself an A!

Lots of notes, moderately difficult tests. Teaches class in a humorously dramatic way. Fun, and very educational class

He is not easy but if you pay attention you will do fine. He knows everything. Smart man. Take him and learn something in this college for once.

Great lectures and extremely knowledgeable-not only on class topics but others just as well. He's not fussy about attendence but your test score will show what you deserve since all exams are 100% based on lectures and readings.

This guy is awesome. His lectures are fantastic and he knows A LOT. No class discussions, papers, or attendance req. BUT - exams are strictly essays & maps. Essays are fine if you've taken notes & know details. Test maps dont match maps in lectures.

Very good class if you want to learn. Very clear and understandable. Much notes but VERY INTERESTING IF YOU LIKE WARS AND HISTORY.

Just to set the record straight. I had this professor last year and then applied to Northwestern where I was accepted. This professor is excellent, and far superior to my current NU history professor. Anyone who dislikes this class simply is not willing to work hard, and throws blame to the prof.

Very interesting class, the lectures are very clear and understandable. I wasn't bored even for a minute.

Very good professor as far as teaching the material, but a hard grader. 40% mid 60% final. DO NOT miss a class!! he will not go over the material again and all the material is not in the books or handout. but overall, he knows his stuff. but just like any class, study!

Great professors. His history class was nothing like a stereotypical history class. Talks in a way that keeps your attention. No papers, which is a major plus in a history class. One caveat: his exams are the only part of your grade. However, you pick only one question you know best out of 6.

tests only, which is good except, for some reason you have to identify things on maps you NEVER WENT OVER. so there's a good chunk of the test wrong. but he is knowledgeable and the class uses his own book.

Dr. Garfield is a great professor who made history interesting. He is the author of the book, so he is the ultimate authority. The only grading is of tests, so go to class, take notes, and you had better love lectures as there is little student interaction aside from note taking. Great class overall

monotonous lectures but nonetheless interesting. able and willing to answer just about any question in the entire world you may have. 2 30% tests and 1 40% final test, this leaves little room for error. i got a c+ after trying with all my might in the class but i do not regret a bit of it

Definitely not the easiest history class, but very passable. He knows his stuff extremely well. Class was all lecture - but his delievery and tone of voice made sure that class wasn't too boring. I did learn a lot about history during the class - I would recommend him if you like history.

He is amazing!!! I really wish I could take this class again! I didn't do well in the class due to a bad midterm grade (one of two grades in the class) I learned so much and didn't want to miss a day (which I don't recommend doing anyways) Please take him, he is an excellent teacher!!!

I love this guy! He actually inspired me to switch majors to History after taking his class. He is challenging, but if you are into it then he is the best. Lean your maps!! Learn your maps!! Learn Your Maps!! Nuff Said! :)

Lectures, but makes it interesting. Has been known to yell in German. Is from the Bronx and makes fun of how old he is. Willing to answer questions anytime during lecture. Only grades are three tests, which is a map section and an essay question.

He is one of the most amazing profs at DePaul! Although his class is mainly lecture, he keeps it highly entertaining and extremely interesting! Just take good notes and know your maps!!!

The guy is entertaining, knows what he's talking about. You just have to do the basics like pay attention come to class take notes and study. He tells you what he expects and clearly he's not a hard teacher but he's not something you blow off. highly recommend him. Would take the class again he has so much information.TEST: Essay (very ez)mem. map!

Loved the class! It’s all lecture but very interesting. Lecture style is very clear and dramatic in style. One of the best professors that I have had. Most take lots of notes and study them. Don’t under estimate the map tests. I would definitely take him again. Got a B out of the class.

he only lectures, which isn't that bad but can get a little boring. it was really interesting information and the only grades are the midterm and final. not that bad as long as you go to class and take notes

Great teacher-knows a ton about history, but still willing to listen and discuss alternative theories. Class is all lectures but very easy to understand the key concepts. Take this class!

Great guy. His old man grumpiness is charming and funny if you have the right sense of humor. Very knowledgable, HIGHLY recommended.

oh god was this guy great. his class was never boring. he assigned no homework, just 4-5 pages reading before the lectures if you felt like it. this is how you get an a: come to every class, take notes, and 1-2 days before the final, read over everything which was placed on the syllabus (60-70 pages of easy stuff). i did this and broke both curves.

Garfield is absolutely the greatest professor at DePaul. It's hard to believe the amount of information he knows. Class time is never wasted- lectures are always interesting and informative. Take LOTS of notes to prepare for essay on Midterm and Final (you get to chose 1 question from about 4-5 so study 1-2 topics intensively). And study your maps!

Very interesting lectures. It's like listening to the History Channel. He is funny, and knows his stuff 100%. 4 tests with fill in the blank map and an essay section with choices on which one you want to write! Easy as long as you do not fall behind. I loved this class. The books ARE OPTIONAL, we are supposed to read then but no homework from them

Class isn't really mandatory, but it might as well be if you want a chance to pass. Lectures are good: loud and clear, and makes random obscure jokes; knows his stuff. Two exam, final, and a paper. Exams are matching for maps part (definitely take notes on the maps, they're not easy!) and essay from several choices. Hard class, but you'll learn.

Extremely boring; straight lecture, hard to stay awake. Exams include map tests and essays. There are 3 exams. I got the exact same grade on the essays every time, interpret that how you wish. There is also a term paper which he grades hard. The class itself is easy but his grading is hard. Avoid him if possible, but there is worse out there.

Bottom line: if you take good notes in class, you will do very well. His lectures are actually pretty entertaining, and they will provide everything you need to know for the tests. Each essay question option perfectly reflects one day's notes, so as long as you attend one class each test session(and get the map notes) you'll be more than alright.

One of the best history teachers at DePaul because he gives the damn facts. He doesn't push a political agenda like others in the Dept. and he is entertaining with his cheesy jokes. Great professor if you want to LEARN history through lecture. I learned the most I've ever learned in one of these classes than I did in 5 in other HST courses.

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! bottom line. yea his tests are a little hard, but they are reasonable. he explains history like no other. very clear and detailed. doesnt waste time. exams include 5 or 6 different topics to choos from. extrmemely helpful. before this calss i hated history, and now i love it. he makes it come alive. take his class

Great teacher/entertainer. Very emphatic. Tests aren't a cake walk, but if you read and take class notes you can manage a B or higher.

Going into this class, I wasn't very interested in history but Professor Garfield gets everybody interested! He was a really great teacher who is extremely intelligent so he can answer any question. He's also very funny and basically turns historical events into an exciting story. Only homework is reading - very straightforward. Highly recommended!

Garfield was the best professor that I have had so far. There is no attendance policy, yet I attended every class because his lectures were great. He was fun and offered the straight facts with insight into history. A great professor and a great class.

While he is kind of a crabby old man and unapproachable, he knows his stuff. He actually made African history interesting. Your grade is based on 3 exams and a research paper. The tests are challenging, know your maps!

Although everyone seems to whine about how hard his class is, it isn't if you dig history from the outset and thus actually listen to the lectures. He is loud and clear, repeats important concepts over several times. No need to read every class, but book concepts a nice touch on essays. As they said, study the maps and major topics for the essays!

This class is not an easy class, however if you're prepared to actually do college level work it is a really interesting class. Lectures are really interesting and clear. He doesn't waste time and he is really helpful if you need it.

if you're really interested in history you might do well in this class. it's straight lecture, and grade is based on 3 HARD exams and a paper. write down everything he says, especially the maps. definitely not a blow off class.

A God in the flesh.

He is very knowlegable! I am definitely not a history buff and found that some of the information went over my head.. I think that he feels that most students have some prior knowledge of the subject which isnt always true. Your grade consists of 3 tests, a final, and a paper. He is a hard grader. Know your material really well or you wont do well

doesnt give notes. Tests are on maps and essay. Kind of hard because theres no study guide. textbook is really helpful. no homework besides the reading

Awsome professor. If you take good notes, you don't even need to read the book. Three tests that consist of maps and an essay - one essay for each topic covered, therefore it's enough to know one topic inside-out and you will get an A.

Professor Garfield is straight up with his students from day 1. His class consists of three tests. This is not a class for slack asses who don't want to attend, but if you do go you will learn something.Lectures are done in a clear concise and outlined manner so there is a good amount of notetaking.Test questions are literally things he has outli

I personally loved him. He was interesting explaining about the Russians and Stalin's paranoia. Make sure you know the maps and facts from the lecture and textbook and you'll so fine. This class was pretty fun.

Don't you dare! The overall rating of this teacher is not accurate. The guy talks about how his students at Northwestern didn't even get it...as he teaches the same lecture at DePaul and expecting the same. I went to every class, read, and went in for help and i got an F!

He is an excellent lecturer, more of a storyteller really. I loved the material. 3 exams, all graded hard (matching maps section and pick one essay question) and one biography paper which he does not give a lot of info on. Do NOT have to read, covers a lot of info each lecture. TAKE NOTES and be detailed on exam essays

Garfield made history interesting for me! If lecture classes are your style you will learn a lot! His exams are different from other professors' because they follow his narrative rather than fact-based style, which might be why people have trouble, but I found his clear expectations for homework and exams to be easy to meet.

Garfield is a great history teacher! His lectures are fast and in depth, so make sure to take lots of notes and never skip class! Also, the textbooks are important, but not hard to read at all. Three exams, and one paper 6-10 pages.

Mr. Garfield is literally one of the best instructors I have ever learned from! I don't know where some of these people are getting the idea that he's unsympathetic to students and strict. He is a very nice man and makes his lectures entertaining and extremely informative. Take notes and be specific and you'll do fine! Try to take a class with him!

This class is really interesting and I learned a lot. However, Garfield is a HARD grader. His tests are very hard and he wants a lot of detail in the essay portion. For that reason, reading is mandatory, and there's a lot of it. If you're looking for an easy A, do not take him. But if you're looking to learn a lot and be challenged, this is perfect

Attendance isn't required but is definitely necessary if you want to pass. He wrote his own book so it's cheap and clear what he wants you to know if you bother to read it and it drills home what he's probably looking for in the test. Pretty dry until you ask questions and show interest. Really study 2 chapters and their notes and you're good.

Professor Garfield is an amazing professor at the beginning I was scared because his class seems to be difficult but it is honestly not. If you read and attend class you can pass with an A he only has 3 test and one paper. You have to memorize map locations and his test are written response. Old school but you will learn a lot! And he's helpful

If you don't have carpal tunnel, you will after this class. If you're passionate about history like me, then you will love this professor. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about what he teaches and can be a little intimidating at time. I have never taken so many notes for a class, but the pay off was well worth it since I learned so much.