Dan Azoulay - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Dan Azoulay

Department: History

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BESTPROF I EVER HAD. I LOVE HIM :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He may seem nice, but not until it comes to the marking. Once I took his class, I thought his classes were very interesting, but not until I got nasty marks. I put so much effort into the assignments and tests and still got negative marks. I got so mad when I see the nasty markings. Don't take him

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very tough grader. Lots of reading. Not difficult material though

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved, loved, LOVED his lectures! Truly inspiring and such a amazing speaker. He is a tough marker but his feedback is great. His readings ALWAYS match his lectures and as long as you keep up with the readings, there is no way you can fail. I am looking into taking another of his classes next year. This was an elective but it was my favourite class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CC1077
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really loved Dr. Azoulay. Truly bursting with knowledge.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1740
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dan is a very good lecturer, only downside to this class was the parasitic students looking for a free ride. Articles and essays we had to write were very enjoyable. Exams depend on your ability to cram/write/and take notes. I would recommend this prof 100%.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Stay away

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough, professional, and somewhat aloof, but also an efficient lecturer and nice tutorial leader. Not enthralled to be teaching survey course, but delivers quality instruction. Do not underestimate tutorial article readings - you WILL be tested on those, sometimes minutely & specifically. Participation mandatory in tutorial so have notes prepared.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were clear and concise. He gave you all the information you needed to know without going on about anything unnecessary. While some aspects of Canadian history is boring, the readings assigned were all interesting. I took it in the summer and did not find it overly fast paced or unmanageable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took it over the summer and it was brutal. Like all summer courses it was fast paced and the prof was very monotone and doesn't help the students if they need assistance with essays or have other questions. I wouldn't recommend taking a class with him

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HISB41
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were really dry but incredibly interesting!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST2600
• 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:

VERY helpful, VERY clear. Tough marker, but a really helpful professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only thing I can say about this professor is that his marking style is very strict, especially on exams. For those who love to express creativity and insight analysis from a completely different viewpoint to that of the prof's lectures, avoid taking classes with him as the "lecturer." He has different T.A.'s for every class he teaches. Beware!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Severely disappointed in this instructor. Rigid & generally difficult to communicate with, both in class and in meetings. In terms of grading, the marking severely restricts style and creative expression, and instead "rewards" slavish adherence to a bizarre set of criteria. Avoid if at all possible - passionate & thoughtful students need not apply.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

marks hard on exams! His ta doesnt know how to mark either!!! Avoid prof! doesnt help to much! I strongly advise future students to avoid his classes! Other wise he is a very good lecturer.Very clear in his lectures!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST3580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he's talking about and lectures are straight forward but CAN be boring. I think he's a fair marker, i've had worse and his exams are easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST3580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Azoulay is an intelligent and competent prof. However, he is a very strict and unnecessarily harsh marker on tests and exams. He is largely unhelpful if you ask him for help on assignments and also projects an image of arrogance. He should try to relate to his students more and show more concern for students' success.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST4230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

On assignments, he's not a terribly difficult marker. Though, He is quite arrogant and humorless. His seminars are a lesson in regurgitation. He fails to venture outside of the course readings. If you are shy, do not take his seminars! Even with good grades and perfect attendance, he'll fail you for participation without even flinching.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• 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:

I don't know why all of the comments are negative, I had him, and he was extremely helpful, and not a terribly hard marker at all, I've certainly had worse! I would not hesitate to take another class with him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST4230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Without a doubt this prof. was as tough as nails and not the nicest guy in the world. But, if you ask for info for your paper he will help you in the that deparment. You have to work extra hard to get a decent mark; he marks tough. Be prepared to read every piece of material he gives and also come to every lecture otherwise you will not do well.