Ali Mazrui - Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Professor: Ali Mazrui

Department: Political Science

College: Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLSC389K
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most distinguished professor in Binghamton, and everyone in his class knows it. It's difficult for any of us to ask questions in class, as you always feel as if you're in the presence of God. My class in particular was too vast to be covered in lecture, so things were covered in wide strokes, but the reading makes up for it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLSCXXX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This Professor is not knowledgable in Religion and is extremely biased against Christian students. He does not teach facts rather his own misperception.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLSC01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most distinguished teacher at binghamton. However his head TA does the grading and hes pretty tough and unfair to be honest, so be careful. But the class and lectures are amazing. They are entertaining as well as interesting

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLSC408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the smartest professor (and person) I've ever meet. His lectures are VERY interesting and informative. He's a very accomplished man so he complements his lectures with personal stories and cool anecdotes. In conclusion, I'm honored and fortunate to have been taught by him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLSC112
• 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:

Mazrui is extremely dedicated to this subject - his lectures can be especially dry and sometimes difficult to follow, but the topics discussed are really interesting and thoroughly covered, whether in class or through the textbooks... Mazrui is a passionate and knowledgable professor, but you must remember his head TA is mostly grading the class...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLSC480
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of the worst classes i have ever taken. he wasn't even there half of the time, and we were instead lectured by his African grad students, who basically just repeated everything he had said in the previous class. he is extremely biased. can honestly say i did not learn anything that i didn't already know. don't take his classes! exams=easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLSC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most distinguished professor at Binghamton, extremely knowledgeable and well respected in his field. Lectures can be a little long, but very interesting. Final and midterm were slightly difficult, but were graded easily. Mazrui is an adorable old man with a great sense of humor and love for teaching. Take his class if you can!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLSC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best professor in BU. His lectures are interesting and he tells lots of jokes. There is no way that you will sleep in his class. Mid terms are also easy if you study. Just take any class with him and I'm sure you won't regret it

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLIS113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very intellectual, very knowledgable. Don't bother taking if you're ignorant and don't care, because you don't deserve to learn from Professor Mazrui. One of the best professors at the university for a reason.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLSC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable and his lectures are organized and easy to follow, but very dry and sometimes boring. He tends to focus a lot on Islam/Arab culture when the class is supposed to incorporate all cultures. A little self-involved at times. Strict on attendance. Not a hard class overall. The most annoying thing about the class is his head TA.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very respected for good reason. If you are not into politics or do not follow politics or history, you could get lost. If you want knowledge, take his class. If you're an ignorant prick with no intention of getting your head out of your ass, don't bother...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLSC486
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Well he doesnt assign reading so you use the books to study for the final. Mazrui wasnt going to give a final but Ostegard decided to so really the other instructors messed up my grade. It sucks because you dont really do any work till the end of the semester and your grade isnt based on much...I dont even think attendance counts although he takes!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Ali Mazrui was EXTREMELY liberal. He was liberal for liberalism's sake and overly politicized his classes. He knew nothing outside of his traditional subject area (which was??). He and Cornell West must have been brothers in a past life.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLSC389C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

class was informative but he goes very fast and jumps around in his lectures and it is very hard to take good organized notes

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLSC442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy and great professor. If you give presentations and write well, you will do fine and Dr. Kaba and Patrick are excellent TAs.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLSC442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mazrui is one of the most acclaimed professors at this university, and I now know why. Great teacher, well-organized notes, and very personable. He knows his material backwards and forwards, including everything any student could think to ask.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLSC442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He speaks very fast and tends to favor students from private schools(gives them take-home exams). His lectures are very informative, but unorganized so it is very hard to take notes. I also do not care for the fact that he does not assign readings.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLSC486
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He a well-educated and eloquent professor. The english style of teaching is a bit annoying, but he provides a wealth of knowledge, especially if you're interested in Africa. Take him if you have the opportunity.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

if you are not interested in africa, then don't take anything with this guy. HE HAS A LOT OF AFRICAN PRIDE. some of the white people do not like this. hes a good teacher though if you give him the chance and do your work and everything.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLSC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff.