Jochen Hellbeck - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Jochen Hellbeck

Department: TBD

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's amazing. has great hair and really knows how to make the content captivating. i'm not even a history major and i sat in the very front row center bc i was so interested in what he had to say. plus he's actually attractive.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There were only a few moments in which his lecture was a bit dry, but overall he is truly a phenomenal professor. He is distinguished in his field and knows the material like the back of his hand. He also conducts thoughtful discussions in class, which has taught me so much. Attendance is mandatory, but he isn't a harsh grader. Definitely helpful!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST375
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hellbeck's course is not one you take for an easy A, and you will be required to do substantial work. That being said, he is still one of the best professors I've had at Rutgers. He is very well informed on his topic, and you learn a lot from his class. Offers a very unique perspective on Soviet history.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST375
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hellbeck is a wonderful professor, His class on the Soviet Union was insightful and interesting. We had three papers, a blog entry on that days assigned reading, and an attendance/participation grade. Dr. Hellbeck gives detailed feedback on your essays. He is accessible during his office hours and he wants everyone to do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS391
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hellbeck was easily the best professor I had at Rutgers. He does have high expectations for all of his students, and he gives in return so much knowledge, assistance, and inspiration. He is extremely personable and is always eager to help. Great assigned readings (articles, textbooks), interesting films/media and assignments. 10/10

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST375
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took world war 2 in Europe with Prof Hellbeck, and it was amazing. Lots of insight, lectures are very interesting. There are no tests, only papers which are very simple and easy to write and get a good grade on.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you show interest, Dr Hellbeck WILL help and bring out the best in you. Not a teacher to miss, but be prepared to do a lot of work. Regardless, you will learn a lot from him. He is very open minded to suggestions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought Professor Hellbeck was great! Yes, his papers required a lot of reading and careful thought. But I didn't think it was more work than any other class. He says you are graded on participation, but I didn't say one word in class and still got an "A" :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISWW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a decent prof. But a tough grader. His questions are kind of difficult to understand sometimes. And I felt he should've elaborated the questions for the essays. In my opinion, sometimes it's not always the students fault and it could be the Professor's fault! This is something I think he needs to understand! Anyway still enjoyed his class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What I don't understand is that he expected a perfect essay with the limited time he gave us. Unlike the midterm in which we had way over a week to work on this we barely had about 5 days. He wanted us to be patient and give him enough to time correct the papers but I don't see he couldn't give us more time to write a better essay. Double standard

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. He grades very fairly (easily), as long as you do a fair amount of the reading you should be fine. Has a lot of really cool anecdotes about WWII which lets him connect to his students a lot more. Make sure you attend classes as it'll help a lot in your essays. They're very interesting anyway.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class. He gave us a very different perspective on WW2 by letting read diaries of many important writers. If I only had not taken 18 credits, I probably would have written better essays. But since I so many classes to focus on, I could'nt write the best essay i possibly could. i recommend students to take his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Among the best teachers I have had at Rutgers. Do the primary source readings and link them into your essays and you will get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hellbeck is awesome! He presents the material in an extremely interesting way and he even takes you on a field trip (ok, only to the Zimmerli but still, it's something)! If you have a strong interest in the subject you will learn a lot. He is by far one of the best History proffesors I have had thus far at Rutgers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he's a nice guy, but you need to read for the essays

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is really a great professor. He is excellent in lectures, and very organized. The way he presents material is captivating, and he is very understanding toward students. He does want everyone to do well, as long as you are sincere. and he is SUPER hot

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just show up and listen closely. If u don't pay attention get ready to read A LOT. Otherwise just listen and/or take notes. Just study for exams (few terms, put a source in context, and an essay). 2 Exams plus 2 essays. Not that hard just try to address all the issues. He is a bit unclear at times but just ask and he is willing to help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you are able to attend EVERY class. He email response is dismal (emailed him 3 times to finally get a response that said "Well I hope you can get your Spring Break money back because I will not give you a make up exam." He is well spoken but expects you to be able to read around 60 pages for each class.So be very careful when you register

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: IMPERIALRUSSIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the easiest class, but he's a great teacher and if you're interested in the subject, youre going to learn alot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EURHISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

tons of readings.. but if ur into european history, this is definitely it! this guy definitely knows his sh*t! unclear in grading though, 20% of the grade is recitation but he never remembers peoples names..