Ghassan El-Eid - Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Professor: Ghassan El-Eid

Department: Political Science

College: Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PS345
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable about the Middle East, good lectures, agree he repeats himself so you can easily get by with a few absences. Not much homework, I did read the Cooley book but it wasn't necessary. Show up often and take good notes and you will have enough information for the essays. 12 page research paper is the only downside.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HON230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. El-Eid is very clearly a brilliant guy. Regardless of one's viewpoint, this translates to some pretty amazing lectures. El-Eid helped me understand the Middle East to a greater degree, and definitely changed my viewpoint on some topics. Highly recommend!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PS345
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor tends to repeat a lot of the same things and is choppy on how he deals with issues. Tend to be focused on the middle east and overall is not open to other opinions despite being a social science professors. Honestly was disappointed by this course. It is educational and changed my opinion on issues but it lectures are repetitive.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HON230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Truly inspirational -- makes it apparent that he teaches from his heart. Make sure that you go to class... exams and projects can be completed based on lectures alone if you pay attention! You will learn a LOT.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS339
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor El-Eid is one of the most intelligent professors on Central's campus. While he is the only Political Science professor that I've had express his views of the world, I don't mind it because it's always based in fact. I've taken two classes with him now, only 3 grades all semester, midterm, research paper and final. Don't skip class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. El-Eid classes are very thoughtful and interesting, he has a cult like following, sort of like groupies, that always take his classes. He's not intimidating at all, but if you challenge him or disagree with his viewpoint, don't expect to get a fair grade, you'll get a good grade, if you want an A, don't disagree with him in class and tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. El-Eid is a bit intimidating but he's a very nice guy if you approach him. He only gives a midterm, final and one paper for all classes. His classes are all-lecture, but they're excellent lectures if you pay attention and open your mind. Expect brutal honesty about the Middle East, not propaganda. He's well-respected and his class is worth it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS434
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Guy, Professor, Mentor. He is by far the best prof in all the PS dept.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS434
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. El-Eid is one of the most educated professors on this planet when it comes to issues surrounding the Middle East. He lectures with ease, and as a result you pick the information up easily like butter to bread. Take his class, do not miss out. One of the best professors CCSU has to offer. YOU WILL LEARN! DO NOT MISS CLASSES OR YOU WONT PASS.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a great teacher, I learned so much in this class. The way he lectures and gives analysis of key events is natural. A must take professor if you want to learn about politics in the middle east. 2 easy exams and a final paper + presentation .... no quizzes nothing else to worry about during the semester. Don't miss taking him ..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HON230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

El-Eid is a great professor and he definitely knows his stuff. He is really interesting and has an interesting take on the Middle East and can make you really interested in it. Loved this class and would recommend it to anyone in the honors program.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS345PS434
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor to have, helps you to be more open minded and see multiple perspectives. Also will push you into answering WHY? questions more clearly and in depth in your essays. Take him if you're into security issues & middle eastern politics and prepared for upper class essay work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PS434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GREAT Professor! Can't recommend him highly enough. I went in already interested in Middle East politics, I left w a much better perspective and a hunger to learn so much more. Everything u could ever want from a college professor. Take his classes and your mind will be expanded no doubt about it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS434
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Omg, like best professor evar!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS434
• 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:

I find it astounding that a professor is rated base on his support of Israel. I have had two classes with Professor El-Eid and I have learned so much about the middle east. He is Knowledgeable, factual and fair. One of the best Professors I have ever had. Make sure you go to class, and you will be ok.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS491
• 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:

EL-Eid is just a boss. i went abroad to italy with him and i have never had a better time. the guy knows his stuff. great time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI300
• 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:

He is the most influential poli sci teacher I have ever taken a course with. Possibly the most interesting prof at CCSU. Take his classes even if you are not a major. Go to the meetings outside class/office hours. Although he has some level of bias which is anti-Israel, his perspective is unique and a product of his environment. Wise like Moses!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take for more than one class at once, whereas discussion is based off of his view of current events. An alright person, but does not seem concerned with whether or not students actually learn and grow as a result of his courses. Exhibits bias, but not to the extent many claim. If you think Israel is flawless, don't bother with his classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. El-Eid is One of the best professor I ever had! He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his subject, lectures are engaging it challenge your world views in a way that it make you open eyes and question your believes. It has help to appreciate the complexity of this world and have clear understanding conflict by creating my own views. His classes help to become a better critical thinker.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HON230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

knows his stuff, knows the material very well, slightly biased because he is always on the side of lebanon, definitely not understanding of student issues at all, if you plan on ever needing anything from a professor this is not the man, huge ****