Reviews of professor Joseph Lucas

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Genuinely my favorite professor at BU. Clearly cares about his students and is always there to help. Does a really great job at engaging the class in conversation, and you'll always feel comfortable talking to the class. Wish I could have him again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Lucas has a caring heart, tough grader, but if you take the class seriously enough and put the effort he requires you will be fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I loved professor Lucas. You can tell he truly cares about the subject he teaches and cares for his students. He gave good feedback and was an overall friendly person. I had a great time in Professor Lucas' class. He is a great professor and I'd love to take another class he teaches.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took his modern liberalism course. His grading is ridiculously unclear and assignments are vague. He is very nice to talk to and super accessible but don't count on an A. I met with him several times to discuss a paper worth 35% of my grade. The day before it was due he told me it was a perfect and there were no changes. He gave me a B+.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He is a very sweet man, however, his classes are so boring. If you don't have a good understanding of American politics, you will struggle in this class. Furthermore, he doesn't really give feedback on your writing, and the prompts are unclear.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Conversational class tone and helps you through the material. He is relaxed with deadline and accepts late work

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I've always hated writing but his Modern American Liberalism class was the best course I've ever taken. He encourages ideas from students and the material covered is incredibly interesting. It's unlikely that you will get an 'A' because he is a tough grader, but don't let that discourage you from taking his class! Ignore the first rating she salty.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Easy writing assignments, not much reading. Lectures are pretty boring most of the time. Gives As on papers, but not much feedback, so if you aren't getting grades you want, I'm not sure he will be much help in raising your grades next time or improving your writing.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Tries to make the most out of the required writing seminar. Not the easiest grader, grading criteria is not clear (no rubrics or points just letter grades). However if you put in effort and show that you care you will get good feedback and support. Very relaxed and laid back, very understanding professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
PROF. LUCAS IS SIMPLY THE BEST. He is knowledgeable and caring and wants his students to succeed. Definitely meet with him during office hours to go over papers as he gives really great feedback. The material is also suuuper interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed the outside readings. 100% TAKE HIS CLASS, you won't regret it!