InspirationalCaringRespectedTest heavyGraded by few things
😎Most helpful rating: ASAMST132AC
Jul 23rd, 2018
Hatem is an amazing professor with TONS of opinions that can certainly rub people the wrong way. But even as someone right-minded, I found his class engaging and his energy admirable. He cares, which is more than can be said about many Berkeley profs
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Prof. Bazian is easygoing and his lectures are primarily based on what he says, which may or may not be in the slides. For tests, simply review the reading material and study guide and expect to do well. . Professor loves to tell jokes too. Overall good experience.
Graded by few things
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ASAMST132AC
😖awful
Jul 2nd, 2020
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
3.0
ASAMST132AC
😖awful
Jul 2nd, 2020
For Credit: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
The way Professor Hatem talks about the Middle East it is clear that he is not only an Anti-Zionist, but an Anti-Semite. Pure vitriol & hatred spew though his lectures, discussions, and writings. Saddens me that his talks of progressive ideas are regressive and progressive. His dream is the end of Israel. Students dream the school ends his job.
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ASAMST132AC
😖awful
May 16th, 2020
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
1.0
ASAMST132AC
😖awful
May 16th, 2020
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: A
Textbook: No
worst class I took at cal. Not because of the content, organization was the WORST. can't take notes on your laptop. tons of reading, never discussed. half the readings not posted to bcourses. GSIS cancel section constantly. Review sessions intentionally vague, GSI Leah refused to answer my question. Refused to answer questions during final exam.
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ARABIC20B
😎awesome
May 6th, 2020
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
ARABIC20B
😎awesome
May 6th, 2020
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Textbook: No
My favorite faculty/professor at berkeley hands down. He is not like the rest, he genuinely cares about all his students and his class is the highlight of my day everyday. Happily answers questions and is there for students. Loves his job and loves life. He is somebody I want to be around. I cannot say that for any of my other professors.
Participation mattersInspirationalCaring
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ASAMST132AC
😖awful
Mar 5th, 2020
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
2.0
ASAMST132AC
😖awful
Mar 5th, 2020
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
I love learning about islamophobia but this is one of the worst and most disorganized classes Ive taken at Berkeley. Hes clearly knowledgeable but has no idea how to lecture leading to it being boring
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AAS190
😖awful
Dec 16th, 2019
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
3.0
AAS190
😖awful
Dec 16th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: Yes
. Did not learn much at all which was very disappointing since his class was important for my major.
Lots of homework
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128AC
😖awful
Dec 8th, 2019
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
2.0
128AC
😖awful
Dec 8th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: Yes
Took this class because of good ratings, but don't be fooled! Look closely, the awesome reviews have lots of thumbs downs and bad reviews have lots of thumbs up Worst class ive ever taken in my academic career. Professor pastes quotes onto his ppt and reads off of his slides. The attd mandatory lectures are so boring only 1/4 of the class show up
Test heavy
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ASAMST132AC
😎awesome
May 23rd, 2019
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
ASAMST132AC
😎awesome
May 23rd, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Grade: A-
Textbook: Yes
Hatem Bazin is a great professor and a role model for young Muslims today. I took his class in Fall 2018 and I'm glad I did. Make sure to do the readings for the midterm and you'll be fine. Final is easier than the midterm and not so much reading is required. Hilarious teacher and goes off on tangents at times, but he's super entertaining.
RespectedGet ready to readGraded by few things
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ASAMST132AC
😎awesome
Apr 8th, 2019
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
ASAMST132AC
😎awesome
Apr 8th, 2019
For Credit: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Textbook: No
Professor Bazian is the best. Easily one of my favorite professors on campus. This class was really interesting and I will for sure take more classes with him. He is cheesy and funny, knowledgeable, and a great guy. Pretty easy class if you have a helpful GSI
InspirationalHilariousCaring
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ASAMST132AC
😎awesome
Jul 23rd, 2018
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
1.0
ASAMST132AC
😎awesome
Jul 23rd, 2018
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Grade: A+
Textbook: Yes
Hatem is an amazing professor with TONS of opinions that can certainly rub people the wrong way. But even as someone right-minded, I found his class engaging and his energy admirable. He cares, which is more than can be said about many Berkeley profs
RespectedCaringLECTURE HEAVY
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ARAB1A
😎awesome
May 22nd, 2018
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
ARAB1A
😎awesome
May 22nd, 2018
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Grade: A-
Textbook: Yes
Inspirational teacher. Cares about students and knows a lot.
InspirationalACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASSCaring
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NES140
😖awful
Aug 24th, 2017
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
2.0
NES140
😖awful
Aug 24th, 2017
For Credit: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
Really spiteful teacher and an extremely disorganized course on top of that. Too busy thinking about his own things to focus energy on the course and when he does he doesn't want to hear you opinions.
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NES128
😖awful
Aug 15th, 2017
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
NES128
😖awful
Aug 15th, 2017
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: Not sure yet
Textbook: Yes
His lectures are all over the place, he is unorganized and scattered. Did not learn much at all which was very disappointing since his class was important for my major.
Tough GraderGet ready to readLOTS OF HOMEWORK
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128AC
😖awful
Dec 23rd, 2016
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
1.0
128AC
😖awful
Dec 23rd, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Grade: A
Textbook: No
Bazian is a very passionate man about what he believes, but sometimes, it seems like he's foisting it on you. When he's argued with, or told he's wrong, he goes into tirades. His worldview is also rather narrow, its always "colonialism" this, "imperialism" that.
TEST HEAVYLECTURE HEAVY
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ASAM128
😐average
Dec 2nd, 2016
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
2.0
ASAM128
😐average
Dec 2nd, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory
Would Take Again: No
Textbook: No
Although Professor Bazian is very passionate about his field, his lectures are very disorganized. He barely covered any of the readings assigned to us this semester. The lecture mostly starts with some random video relevant to the current event and then he gives a powerpoint presentation. The class is extremely easy on the bright side so its cool.
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NES140
😎awesome
Jun 2nd, 2016
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.0
NES140
😎awesome
Jun 2nd, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again: Yes
Grade: A-
Textbook: No
Great lectures. Amazing. If you are interested in the Middle East and the Arab World, he is the guy. Very knowledgeable. 3 Reflection papers, 1 final research paper, 1 midterm and the final of course: he tests alot. He gives you a couple of extra credits at the end. The GSI who graded my papers was tough (you can't contact them). You have to study.
5
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NES140
😖awful
May 7th, 2016
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
3.0
NES140
😖awful
May 7th, 2016
For Credit: Yes
Grade: A-
Textbook: Yes
Very knowledgeable professor, but lectures are incredibly disorganized and usually do not correspond to the (many) readings assigned. He clearly cares about his students, but he gives almost no guidance on assignments and does not respond to email.
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NES140
😎awesome
Nov 13th, 2015
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.0
NES140
😎awesome
Nov 13th, 2015
For Credit: Yes
Grade: A
Textbook: Yes
Absolutely GREAT lecturer. Very engaging classes. Knows what he's talking about. Exams are pretty straightforward and easy. It's a pity that more people don't take his classes seriously. Most people don't realize the deep ocean Dr. Bazian is. Ultimately their loss - don't be of them.
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ASAMST128AC
😎awesome
Oct 30th, 2015
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
ASAMST128AC
😎awesome
Oct 30th, 2015
For Credit: Yes
Textbook: Yes
Amazing Professor! Extremely knowledgeable on many areas, even those outside of his field. Keeps lectures engaging and relevant to current events.
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ASAMST128
😖awful
Dec 27th, 2014
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
ASAMST128
😖awful
Dec 27th, 2014
For Credit: Yes
Textbook: Yes
The lectures are very disorganized. There are a ton of readings that are never discussed but are on the exams. There are many ways to get points for this class so getting the grade isn't that hard but I didn't learn a thing in this class. Would not recommend.