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Hatem Bazian
Professor in the Near Eastern Studies department at University of California Berkeley
44%
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2.4
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😎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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    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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    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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    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.
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  • 128AC
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  • ASAMST132AC
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    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.
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    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
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    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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    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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