Ali Parsa - California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Ali Parsa

Department: History

College: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 110A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Grade out of 3 exams. Study guide is basically the exam. M/C is easy as long as you read his book. His lecture are VERY long /boring, but he is funny at times so not too bad. 10% of your grade is attendance so that's free points. He gives out points during class sometimes so read ahead. No HW and its a really easy class if you study for exams

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST110A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Parsa is a unique individual. I had him for the once a week 3 hours classes and 70% was just rambling. I can see how many people wouldn't mind but it just drove me crazy and was honestly frustrating. We fall behind each section and don't finish the material. Having said that, he is a lenient grader and a caring & nice guy. Definitely passable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 110A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of studying and memorizing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 110A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had as a freshman at cal state fullerton.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is 3 essay tests, the textbook helped me at a lot because they go more in depth than his notes. He does get off topic and rants often but hey we all need to let it out sometimes and it kept me entertained. The only thing I did not like was you can only use your laptop if you sit in the first three rows and I like to sit in the back.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUMAN31
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests do not make sense and he goes on and on about irrelevant things in class. Never again

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 110A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was not very hard. His lectures are very heavy, but his book simplifies his whole lecture in simpler terms. His lectures are exactly like the textbook (even the same structure as his lectures haha!) He is very kind, however, he does go off topic quite a lot. Just sit in the front and you'll have no trouble in paying attention to him!:)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He cares about his students success. He lectures with a powerpoint and explains it well, but doesnt always finish teaching the topics because he would talk about other things. His study guides are really helpful for the test. I got the online version of his textbook and was able to easily search up the important terms from the study guide in it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST110A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Parsa is passionate & eager to learn from his students. He cares & reminds me of an interesting grandfather lol. Lectures seem to last forever & impressively seem to come frm the top of his head. Read chapters frm his txt before class. Only exams determine your grade & you just HAVE to read & memorize dates. Tedious yet worth it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS110B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Parsa is a really nice guy, but as I'm not a history person, his class was kind of boring. I took the three hour class and it was just so much lecture. He goes off on a lot of tangents. He gives you a study guide that is like exactly the test minus the MC part. Only 3 tests and 10% attendance. Take good notes in class. I didn't buy the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Likes to clutter occasional actual historical facts with a lot of his opinions and comments during his lectures. Very easy to become distracted and bored. Don't take his 2 hr 45 min class because he makes you stay the whole class period while he just talks about his opinions. he also takes attendance so you have to go to class and sit through it

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS110B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was 100 points (3 30 point exams and 10 attendance). He is very nice, but goes off on VERY long tangents. Powerpoints are not helpful for exams. He does provide a study guide which basically gives you all the questions. Just memorize the study guide and you'll do good. There is also M/C so read the book for that part.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ali Parsa, if he could wouldn"t teach History 110A, his first class he clearly states what he likes and how he incorporates it into the course but when he starts lectures he just starts going off topic instead. Parsa is a nice guy, he also is passionate about history just not the course he is teaching.;

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoy taking his class. He is has a unique way of teaching history. Make sure you know all of the terms and read his lecture notes; they are very helpful for the test. Don't miss class!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read his book and you should pass. His lectures are boring. Since he made his book, his lectures are pretty much in his book. He adds too much info when he lectures. 3 Test. Around 10 MC ?s, 5 Vocabs, and 1 essay. Must write 3 lines worth of info for vocab. But u know them beforehand in his studyguide. Just do notecards early, same for essay.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy spent more time bad mouthing America and its troops, or preaching Islam than teaching anything relevant. If you are enrolled in any of his classes I highly recommend you drop him. It will be a huge waste of your time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His grades were based on three tests, but as long as you used the study guides and listen to his lectures, the tests were fairly easy. He is a very nice guy, and cared about teaching not only history, but how it tied into the world philosophically too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's great and really cares about history. His classes are usually once a week and 3 hours long, but sometimes he goes off topic and just talks about things that aren't even on the exams. He also grades on attendance and participation. There are only 3 exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 110A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is usually once a week. There is never homework that is assigned but its a good idea to study the material before going to class. There are 3 exams and no final. The lectures are very long most people find them boring but if you pay attention, you should do fine in the class. If you take his class make sure you study and read his notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS110A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He only uses 3 tests and attendance for a final grade, but if you pay attention, show up, and study your notes, you should be in good shape. He goes on rants, but they are often very interesting and give insight on the topic at hand. He is a really kind professor who is a great teacher.