Elie Chalala - Santa Monica College

Professor: Elie Chalala

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLSC7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tends to be a bit mean at times. Not really a great teacher. I would rather avoid him for further classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He comes off as strict, but it's mostly because of students not paying attention. The exams are quite lengthy, but everything comes from the book & his handouts. So in all, it's actually not difficult.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLSC14
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seems like he's a nice guy, but not my style. He can go nuclear in a nanosecond. I would have done better if I read the book, but I just could not get into it. I was really interested in the subject matter, too. Lectures are monotonous and droning. I clock-watched every class. I wanted to pluck my eyeballs out. I can't recommend his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLSC7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Run. Away. Fast. He is a fair grader and you can get a good grade if you work really hard but he is quite hard to understand and always gets off topic and always talks about the same thing (middle eastern politics) I am middle eastern too but COME ON!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL7
• 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:

took 14, 7. 4 quizzes 2 points each as an extra credit.1st exam 20% (100 m/c). 2nd exam 30% (50 M/c and 1 essay question). 3rd exam 40% (100 m/c and 2 essay questions).10% 2 assignments.I wish that I didn't open my mouth in 2012 when I took pol 14 I made a mistake but people change and their political view also change overtime. People change!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLSC14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Chalala is highly intelligent, with vast knowledge of the Middle East. Was initially very intimidated by his strict manner, but grew to enjoy his class. Heavy on the theory, and not the most dynamic lectures, but a very fair and generous professor. Show interest and respect, be on time and study outside of class and you'll reap the benefits.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL7
• 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:

Took pol 14 got an A, taking pol 7 now. Great professor. I care about my grade but what I care more about is to learn politics and he is the only one who can teach you real politics.5 quizzes considered as extra credit(2 points each)3 tests 1st Multiple choice 2nd Multiple choice and one essay question final Multiple choice and 2 essay question.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI14
• 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 actually a great professor. He acts like a tough guy, actually he is a tough guy, but he is a fair grader. Some what of an ego. By that I mean take notes in class and rely on what he says in class to be on tests. I would take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI7
• 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:

Honestly, Just do the readings and pay attention in the lectures (which may be a challenge to some) and you'll do fine. Looking around the class during his lectures, I noticed that most people were bored. His class is very Theory-Heavy, but if you like these kinds of things, then you'll learn a lot. I certainly did. He has some anger issues though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLSC6066
• 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's a good guy, passionate about teaching. He gives you an entire 8% extra credit opportunities, and simply expects you to keep up with the reading. He basically gives you the answers to all the tests in worksheets, and has an optional final review session. Pay some form of attention, and read every now and then, you'll pass with a B like I did.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL3066
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

JUST DON'T TAKE HIM 1ST EXAM IS CONSIST OF 100 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, MAINLY THE THINGS THAT HE DID NOT MENTION IN HIS CLASS AND WHOLE LOT ASSIGNMENT, HE ALWAYS TALKS ABOUT MIDDLE EAST AND DETAILED THINGS ABOUT MIDDLE EAST (SINCE HE IS FROM LEBANON) JUST, DON'T TAKE HIM TRUST ME! TAKE BERMAN DIANNE INSTEAD OR SOME ONE ELSE BUT NOT ELIE CHALALA!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS7
• 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:

His accent is hard to understand. Take him if you're willing to work on ALL the materials. Not the best experience for me.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLYPOL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's very intelligent guy. Getting an A in the class is obtainable as long as you keep up with the reading and study everything on the handouts he gives out each class. Seriously everything. He doesn't like tardiness and will stop to address to you the importance of being on time. Overall its a great class to take if your into Political Science.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLYS7
• 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:

Great Class, Great Professor. Took him twice for two separate classes and once again was phenomenal. class out of 110 possible pts, 88=A, 78=B etc... extra credit comes in 5 pop quizes, 3 test, 2 essays. super easy, learn a lot, take him now!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLSC14
• 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:

If you are willing to put in the work, take it. There are five bonus quizzes and three exams. He gets angry easily, but if you are respectful and listen to him it will make a world of difference. I know so much more about the middle east now, and it has heightened my interested in politics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLSC14
• 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:

Very good professor. His lectures can get very boring but he knows all his stuff. You really need to keep up with the notes and make sure you take the time to learn what he's talking about (everything in the middle east can sound confusing or the same, haha). Other than that, the class is interesting and you can learn from him if you pay attention!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLSC14
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very straightforward guy. He's pretty strict and has his set rules, if you follow them you'll be fine. He knows a lot about the Middle East and I learned so much from him. If you take notes and pay attention in class, you'll pass the tests no problem. Lots of extra credit quizzes which help your grade. Pretty easy class if you show up

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PS14
• 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:

To keep this simple for all of you... you need to really work hard, this guy has no time for games and is not scared to eliminate you from the class. Other then that, great teacher and a good grader.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boring, and not always clear. READ THE BOOK. Heavy accent, but nice guy if you show interest.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLSC7
• 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:

DONT ARRIVE LATE TO CLASS!he gets really annoying if you do.overall really intelligent guy,his accent is not hard to understand,and has a better vocabulary than most of class combined.read read read the textbook whatever is in the notes will be there,and def uses specific info from book on the tests.can have an attitude,but u def learn in his class