Joseph Shaanan - Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

Professor: Joseph Shaanan

Department: Economics

College: Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All Shaanan does for an hour and 15 min is talk. He reads off a paper for the whole class. You're graded off 3 exams, all of which are 50 multiple choice. He assigns readings, but his lectures cover them for the most part. I read the books for the first exam and did worse than when I didn't read, so it's up to you if you want to or not.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first, I thought that he was a little monotoned, but I fell in love with the topic after learning how passionate he is about teaching. I would take all of his classes if I could. He is very nice and wants everyone to do well. He curves the tests if everyone does poorly and then reteaches the topic. All tests are multiple choice and are easy!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took this class to complete history requirement. Shaanan's lectures are pretty boring and you should take notes but skipping class won't hurt you too bad. Midterm exam focuses on the people he talks about in class more than the concepts. 2 Exams and 1 Term Paper. Overall easy class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON 350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take as many notes as you can during class. His notes are directly from the main reading of the course, so if you take notes, you don't need to read the book. But the outside articles he asks to read are important, but if you just know the people and what they say, you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO 114
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult to keep focus as he is very monotone, he simply speaks and writes minimal things on the board. The text book is a must have, as are his additional readings. His tests are mad hard and he does not scale. ever. He does have a different grading pattern with lower grades earning higher letters, but most of my class still averaged LowCs

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took him as far back as 1999. I found him to be an extremely good professor. I totally understood the subject material and he was always willing to clarify when necessary. I am glad to know he still teaches at Bryant. He is an awesome man!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are clear and concise. I recommend looking at the chapter before the lecture and then you understand everything he is talking about. His class is composed of 3 tests and that's it. Study and it is an easy B, study harder for the A. Also has a good sense of humor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever. He makes his classes very interesting. You don’t need book for test, I recommend not buying it because you will only use it for some exercises that are not mandatory. You will do great if you pay attantion to his lectures. Unquestionably the best economics teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Smart man who really knows what he's talking about. Not much use for the book, he goes over everything you need to know in class in detail. Very helpful with understanding material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO114
• 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:

Shaanan is an interesting British man. Lectures are painfully boring, but he does his best to make macro interesting. Two tests and a final, and no homework at all. I'd probably take him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have a chance to take Industrial Organization with him, don't think twice and take it. He is the closest thing to The Most Interesting Man in the World.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• 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:

Good teacher, took him for Micro and now I have him for Macro. Your grade is made up of 3 tests so you don't have to do much work. Reading the book will definitely get you a higher grade but if you just take notes in class you will still get at least a B.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO363
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, wouldnt hesitate to take him again. The books are a complete waste of money as the lectures cover everything that is needed for the three exams. Multiple choice on the exam can be ambigous at times, however exam essays are clear but require complete knowledge of the subject. Very interesting and fair class given the course level.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor, easy A

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO114
• 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:

He's a good teacher and every test is from class notes. I think its a boring subject. He has an accent, but it puts me to sleep. I find it difficult, but as long as you pay attention and take notes, you'll be fine. Overall, a nice guy. One of the better ECO teachers.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands down, best Econ Prof. at Bryant. He manages to make a dull subject somewhat interesting. Tests are straight from the lecture, but I'd reccommend that you still buy the book because it is used occasionally in class. Also, try to ask him where he is from -- he is constantly asked but refuses to answer. He has a pretty bad-ass accent.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

soo nice really interested in seeing students do well...only 2 tests straight from the lectures and doesnt check the few homework problems that he gives. really nice guy would recommend him to anyone!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO114
• 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:

Shannan is easily the best economics professor to ever walk this world. Everything is straight from lectures, dont buy the book. Tests are straight foward, and hes got a sick accent. Def take for any class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shaanan is a really good guy and he cares about his students. Pay attention in class, and take notes on whatever he puts on the board..that is whats on the tests. Don't buy the textbook. Class can be boring, but its economics,its gonna suck either way. He tries to make sure things are clear, and he is helpful when you have questions. Take Shaanan!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• 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:

not easy easy as one may think, very hard to get an A although the class work is easy and he is a good teacher