Leonid Heretz - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Leonid Heretz

Department: History

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST429
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Heretz is a great professor. 3 super easy/informal presentations, 2 tests, a small assignment, and an essay -- that's it! Show up and pay attention in class, and you'll do just fine. He also offers extra credit. Read the Tocqueville book, but don't bother with the other 2. Don't be afraid to ask him to slow down or repeat important points.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST435
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Heretz is the one of the best history professors at Bridgewater. Very lecture heavy classes but they are very interesting. Because the classes are lecture heavy, attendance is a must because you will miss a bulk of information. There is a midterm, final, and a paper. Super nice and quirky. 100% would recommend/ take again!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HI112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher and great class! Good lectures, and very knowledgeable of the subject. He is clearly passionate for history which makes the class that much better. Two quizzes, midterm, final, and an extra credit paper. Attendance is necessary, you can miss a lot in one class. I would and will take another class with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Heretz is one of my favorite professors I've ever taken. Lecture heavy style but he keeps things interesting, and makes sure that people are engaged. Has such a vast knowledge of Russia, Poland, and European affairs in general. Has a nice subtle humor and cares about his students, I've taken him for two classes and plan to take more.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class. As long as you show up to class hes a very easy teacher. Makes sure to review for tests and quizzes because he only gives 4, but he does give you an exta credit opportunity if you show up for the last 3 weeks of classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

overall a really interesting teacher to listen to, he does do very short tests which leaves little room to pass if you get a question wrong, you probably dont need the books because his lectures are very detailed

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

he was a bit of an odd fella but the class was interesting! its completely a lecture, attendance doesnt technically count but just missing one class you miss a lot of info! only a couple graded assignments making them very important! definitely stressful class but overall I learned a lot, and he is a very understanding professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wasn't sure I'd like him at first but ended up loving him. Lectures the entire class but I have yet to find it to be boring. This class is the first history class in my life that I actually found interesting. Has the most lowkey sense of humor it's awesome. Hope I can take him again. Would recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Heretz is a sweetheart, all he wants is for his students to pass. If you go to class and just listen and take good notes you will be fine! He lectures all class but its not horrible to sit through. There are two quizzes and a midterm/final, you need to study in order to get a good grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HI112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If history is not your major this is a complete waste of time. He does not do a good job explaining the terms he expects you to know. He also does not give you any idea as to what is going to be on your test and quizzes. Worst class I've ever taken.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I highly recommend taking Professor Heretz. He makes history easier to follow by sticking to a number of key terms and points, and he's lenient on tests and quizzes. If you show up to class, you won't have any trouble. I found his background and items from the time periods we discussed in class to be interesting. You won't need the textbook.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He makes this class enjoyable even if you are not a history major. He gives you good sense of what will be on the exam and quizzes. For some reason quizzes are harder than exams but if you put the time into this class you will do good! He does care about his students and wants them to do well. Will tell you how it is!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HI112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Heretz gives interesting lectures and tests that aren't very difficult as long as you show up and pay attention in class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Heretz is one of the gems of the history department. He is incredibly knowledgeable in his area and can tell you almost anything you want to know about Eastern Europe, especially Poland and Russia. He loves to tell stories of his family's experience in Ukraine and frequently asks questions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Heretz is one of the gems of the history department. He is incredibly knowledgeable in his area and can tell you almost anything you want to know about Eastern Europe, especially Poland and Russia. He loves to tell stories of his family's experience in Ukraine and frequently asks questions. Very enjoyable class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST400LEVEL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome Professor, I wish I could have taken more classes with. He taught about 20th Century Europe + he had so much family history he added to lectures, he made history come alive. He also had you bring in artifacts + present on them and how they related to the period. I took him for 2 courses, WW1 and 20th Century Europe.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is a lecture-based class, but if you attend every class it is not hard to keep up. I really enjoyed it, he outlines the topic very well so that a very long time period can become understandable. A few papers, and I would review notes for the tests, but overall, this is a good elective to take.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST400LEVEL
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His tone of voice is slightly boring, however he is really such a good guy. He really wants to see his students pass and is really lienent when it comes to passing in assignments. As long as you show up to class and put the effort in, you should be just fine. I definitely recommend him for any course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST400LEVEL
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Heretz! I took him for my French Rev./Napoleonic History class. He does tend to go fast in his lectures and they are long, but he is so nice. He tries to get the class active in discussion, he makes it clear what he is talking about. As long as you come to class and ask questions he is more than happy to explain and clarify any confusion.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had Professor Heretz for Western Civilization Since the Reformation and I learned so much! I have really disliked any history classes I have taken, however Heretz makes the lectures very interesting! Be prepared to take notes. He is a really good guy, seems strict, but just wants his students to do well. If you study you will do fine on tests.