Took him summer 2003. Really wonderful person, and extremely helpful and concerned about students. Wants them to do well. I think a lot of people got A, but then again, a lot of people dropped out because they found it a challenge.

Took this class Spring 2004. Class was overall easy. Heavy note taking! He does not assign test AT ALL. Everything is essay written. All you have to do is take notes, reread over them, write a page or two about it. As long as you try, he passes you with a "C". Final is also a take home essay.

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!

This guy is a crack up! Great teacher! Heavy note taking, but easy tests. I missed the final and still got a B! Just take the notes and you'll be able to pass... oh, and show up!

Dr. Wallech rules. I've never had an instructor that knew his/her subject so well.

He's great. he is by far the best instructor i have had in my college life. he speks with such clarity, he writes down everything he talks about, and all you have to do is take notes and understand what he is talking about, study minimally, show up, and take the tests!!! but if you goof of and dont listen, you'll for sure get a c or f

copy what he writes on the board and that's you essay/outline/quiz/homework and any other ****ing thing that you have to turn in in the mother ****ing class!

Steve Wallach knows his ish people... He will cover the spectrum so well that in the end you can teach the class...(in a good way) He may seem a little ****ed @ first but it makes the class funny and enjoyable. His assistant J-son is a crack-up too :) Together they make the perfect duo. There's a lot of notes in the class, and there's a writing assignment every week. 2 quizzes/ 2 Exams and the Exams you get to take home. Work hard and it will pay off. Don't skip days in this class or be late!!!!!!

Great Teacher always willing to help bases grade on written quizzes and finals, wrote the book.. so it s a cheap class as far as books go. Get hepl early on to learn how to write his particular way. Great Teacher, the material is super boring though

He really knows his stuff, but they way he teaches kind of throws you off. It takes a while to get used to writing in his format for tests. He's not very open to questions during the lectures and talks pretty fast. And he bouces around a lot from subject to subject. All in all its not too hard of a class but it's not an easy A.

AWESOME! A lot of notes, but he knows his stuff and is passionate about it. One of the smartest teachers I have had. Highly recommended!

Very cool teacher. He gives a lot of notes but that does not matter concidering the fact that the tests and quizes will come out straight from them. I highly recomend Dr. Wallech.

I had him back 2 back classes this whole semester and wish I could have kept up w/him, even w/his crutches! He's on it! Well organized on his outlines of notes and speaks...clearly.(That's a joke on how he...speaks, w/a pause 2 give u time 2 answer...w/him).Haha. He will also ask, "R U with me?" a lot! If you stay the path, he's one of the best!

Let me start by saying that prior to this class I used to think I knew how to write. Walleck proved me wrong. I know now without a doubt that I can write any college paper without worries. His class is owesome and although it can at first be difficult to write in a new fashion, his teachings will go a long way with you.

Great teacher. He's clear, organize, and sometime pretty funny. Do your homework and take his quizzes. His exceptation of what he wants on the homework and quizzes may seem too difficult, but don't worry just do it. He's not a tought grader as he says he is. You'll actually learn history in this class too. Warning: do not miss any of his classes!

Best history Professor I ever had. If you thinking about any history classes, take his class. He has the best college level teaching skills. Guaranteed, you will learn many things about history, earn a good grade, learn how to write an essay, and have fun at the same time.

omg very difficult at first...i could not keep up w. the class but his exams are take home exams so no prob (i thought). i broke down and i finally had to see him in his office so he can clarify some stuff before the finals and he did. i got an A. very helpful. just ask and do your homeowork.

Nice guy, knows his stuff. Writes his own books so you don't have to pay $100 for a book. The only thing that drove me up the wall was that he paused alot when he lectured. (at 8am it was too much to handle). other than that, I highly recomend him.

He is a good teacher that cares about his students. You have to write in a particular style that is new to most people, but he seems to take that into consideration when grading. I was a bit overwhelmed in the beginning, but it all clicks if you keep going class. Attendance is part of your grade. Interesting class and an easy B.

This teacher is what u would expect from a UC not a CC but thankfully grades like a community(easy). You have a couple of quizes which are 4 topics out of 8 that he hands out and write a paragraph for each. midterm and final are both take home essays. must go to class everyday and write in his format(hardest part). by just turning in work auto "C"

I had him for History 2B. The easiest teacher ever. His text material only cost less than $3!!!!! As long ou show up and do all of the assigned work, you will be fine!!

first of all, dr wallech has been teaching for over 30 years. he is very well educated and is passionate about his subject. the class overall is pretty simple. go to class, take notes, and don't miss the quizzes. he assigns 2 quizzes and 2 exams, all of which are written but the exams are take home. great class to take!!!!

This class was awesome. He is a great professor and very helpful. His expectations for writing were a little overwhelming but his assistance and understanding were helpful. I enjoyed this class and his teaching style. I would recommend him for those who normally fall asleep during history class.

Dr. Wallech is probably one of the best college professors you will find at the nation. Fortunately for our area, he is teaching at the city college level. Unbelievable that someone like him isn't spearheading a history department at an Ivy League...the guy is just brilliant, and BRIMS with knowledge... (review continued above)

Dr. Wallech's class is ineffable. I have never experienced such a thematic and unifying course in my life. I recommend reading the recommended readings and discussing the material in other classes, such as biology, philosophy, and math. His class is a beautifully composed amalgamation of disciplines. He should be teaching at Harvard

Professor Wallech was Great!

This guy knows his stuff (he literally wrote the txt book...) but can be a little overwelming at times but he realizes that and compensates when he does the final grades. He is happy to clear up any confusion about how he wants the essay format to be.

Dr. Wallech was and still is my favorite teacher. As long as you can follow directions you'll get an A. If you're not willing to work he's not the professor for you.

Professor Wallech is a very intelligent man. His class is interesting, but often confusing. He is very strict on attendance and you must format your essays exactly how he wants them. He sets the class up so that if you at least attempt to do the essays correctly and show up to class daily, you'll get no lower than a C. I would recommend him.

Good instructor. Knows his stuff. Must go to class and take notes. You will learn to write in this class if you want to get descent grade. Different way of learning, but it works.

Good instructor. Knows his stuff. Must go to class and take notes. You will learn to write in this class if you want to get descent grade. Different way of learning, but it works.

GREAT TEACHER. TESTS CAN BE HARD SO PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS. GETS OFFENDED IF YOU LEAVE EARLY OR SHOW UP LATE. OTHERWISE, HE IS A VERY NICE MAN. HE TEACHES ANALYTICAL WRITING AND EXPECTS THAT FORM OF WRITING ON THE QUIZZES AND TEST, WHICH, IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, CAN ACTUALLY MAKE THE TESTS EASIER TO STUDY FOR. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.

Very smart man, however very boring. I could not get into this subject. All he does is lecture. Gives small amounts of hw, and gives only 2 quizes & 2 tests which are both take home papers. Not a hard class, did not need the book. Wrote my papers based on lecture and independant research. Take it if its a requirement. I passed with a B satisfactory

Pay attention to lectures and follow his paragraph format and you'll be fine.

I got an A, but then I totally respected his teaching style. You do have to take a lot of notes, and the book readings are mandatory for the most part. I learned how to properly write a structured essay in this class. If you are having trouble with the essay format, GO SEE HIM!! He's very helpful-you just have to ask!

He is a Very smart teacher and I learned a lot.His very complex ideas may not make sense to the average person but if you really want to expand your knowledge and become educated, this is the right class. Take Him!

This professor is easy, just go to class and copy the notes he writes. His class is cool because he talks like a real human being and not like some monotonous machine. There are two tests and he gives you lots of practice tests. He is also a great teacher because he knows his stuff.

If you do not like writing assignments DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! There is a writing assignment due every week, as well as two written tests, one exam and one book report -- ALL TAKE HOME. He is very knowledgeable, has an interesting teaching style and is quite funny in his own way.

Good teacher. He speaks well. But he does want you to do things his way. X

This teacher has a high standard. Writing every week is required. I try to listen but I still don't get him at times. He teaches too fast that why I try to read in advance. It is easy to get an A I am averaging B on his writing. But I never gave up. SO we will see next week if I will get an A.

I took World History; I have never grown soo much in a college course before (suprisingly in a community college). The textbook is great to me, its feels like an easy political philosophy book. Do not sleep on this guy (literally, youll regret it). If you want it, he will give you a Masters and a PhD's worth of information in a single course.

This is a very tough class but worth the knowledge. People looking for easy A's or shortcuts should not take this class.

Great teacher. To really understand what he is saying and do the assignments correctly attendance is mandatory. The class is a bit challenging, but he really takes the time to explain if you need it and some of the tools he gives you help with other classes. Great guy too, very nice and a good sense of humor

Text book IS condenced however weekly assignments from book aren't graded; they are evaluated for your benefit. Important info contained in lectures. Take comprehensive notes. Workload is light.

I found Dr. Wallech to be witty, accessible, reasonable, responsive and qualified to instruct in his area of expertise. I recommend him.

This class is SUPER hard!!! Towards the end I just gave up. Even when I felt like understood the lesson I still got low grades on the thesis paragraphs. He has very strict writing format, and if you don't get it your screwed. He is a interesting teacher, very funny and witty, and he totally completely understands what he is teaching. Not easy!!

First thing he said in class was he doesn't give A's. WHAT?! You lost my ferver right there Steve. VERY strict thesis paragraph format and that's the basis of your grade. If you aren't a good writer, you will prob fail or get a C at best. The final was ridiculous; not only a book report of Machiavelli's The Prince, but another thesis paragraph. Oi.

He is very clear on how he wants the quizzes/finals set up. If you take basic notes in his class it should be easy to write his thesis paragraphs/essays. Though I was always bored because I hate history, other people seemed very interested in his class. And although attendance isn't mandatory, it's worth 10 percent of your grade.

My advice is not to try taking him so early in the morning unless you're a morning person. Had him at 7 AM and I honestly would be tired in his class, the lectures were sometimes interesting but sometimes boring. But he Was always helpful and open to questions. Easy class to pass, just do well on the big assignments. I recommend him

Professor Wallech is pretty demanding and if you do not write his thesis paragraphs the way he wants them, you will not pass. However, if you go to his office hours he will help you and in some cases even write your thesis statement for you. I just signed his roll sheet and left after the first 5min and was able to get an A

He may be the best history professor I've ever had, and he also helped me overcome my displeasure about writing formulaic essays. I was frustrated at first because I thought his class required too much work, but once I put actual effort into reading the chapters and showing up, the rest was cake. He's incredibly helpful and so intelligent.

All his lectures are centered around power points he gives in class, and he waits for everyone to finish taking notes before moving on. He's very straightforward about how he wants his essays written and gives excellent feedback -always willing to meet during office hours to help. Reading textbook gives backbone to lectures and helps with essays

Prof. Wallech teaches an interesting but detail-heavy class. Seems to engage only a few students during lectures. Uses slides which are very concise and easy to understand. Requires reading multiple texbooks (which he authored). Exams are essays in which you HAVE to follow his style to get the best possible grade. His class is NOT for the lazy.

Although Dr. Wallech's class can be tough, it is a great class! Growth comes from challenge and for people to be upset by it is a shame. Not every Professor at LBCC is going to give easy A's, some may actually make you work for it. I would definitely recommend this class and wouldn't let the negativity on here sway me not to.