Taso Lagos - University of Washington

Professor: Taso Lagos

Department: TBD

College: University of Washington

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GENST197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Although this class was small and only 1 credit, Taso was still a great professor! He cared about each of us and was not a hard grader! Definitely worth the credit, and I would highly consider taking another class taught by him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JSIS278
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taso is wonderful! A great teacher as well as a great person in general; it's clear he respects his students. He genuinely cares for his class and wants everyone to do well. Very knowledgeable and insightful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JSIS478
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taso is an amazing professor as he makes contribution to his course content and reflects on his own preparation. The class is informative and has productive discussions. You can learn a lot both from the professor and classmates. Also, the professor is humerous and easy to reach out. Reasonable workload but there is no paper. Highly recommended.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JSIS478
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Lagos class because i heard so many great things about him and his teaching but its not a teaching method for all. class time is chaotic and you're not sure the direction you are going. last minute assignments are common and the questions are extremely elementary and even still you wont get a 4.0. I recommend but beware of chaos.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JSIS478B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lagos is a very engaging lecturer and a very interesting character (in a good way). I thoroughly enjoy any class I take with him, and I love the interesting talks that I have when I go to his Listening Hours (He doesn't like to call them Office Hours). He has a great sense of humour!

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Taso is awesome. He understands his subject and really wants to help students understand the material. His passion for his work, his family, his career and his country of origin (Greece) and his adopted country (US) is obvious. His class isn't a pushover as you will have put in some time, however, if you show up and care, you should get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JSIS478
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

2 hour lectures were often boring and slow, but his use of class time for small group discussions was very helpful

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HCDE505
• 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:

Taso is pretty cool. As the assistant to this course, he added a lot. I really appreciated his thoughtful written comments on assignments. There was kind of a "you won't know if you don't ask" effect on grades, which resulted in some lost points. More than a few students grumbled about that. However, he was willing to discuss grades w an open mind.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHID471
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taso is a very dedicated professor who cares about what he is trying to teach and his students. His occasional ambiguity is worth his heart. He truly made a difference in my life.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HONOR252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy. Class was super confusing but if you can construct a good argument you'll get an A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure to pay attention during lecture...except during one of his tangents. Also, if you have any questions whatsoever ask them early in the quarter, read the handbook...CAREFULLY!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taso is a fairly effective speaker and I give him credit for attempting some jokes. However, his teaching is incredibly confusing and it is impossible to get a high grade unless you devote a TON of time and never miss a class. I took two of his classes and still question what I actually learned.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM304
• 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:

i am also concerned about the grading for this class. I was sure my grade would be higher!? What the heck happened? i don't want to raise a stink as i have taken a class with him before and he was great. maybe he was having an off quarter. the t.a. may explain it but still he should have some control.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLIS304
• 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:

Unbelievable. The amount of effort required for this class is not worth it. Your grade will not reflect it. Required two addt. days outside of class time. This is not considered. His "TA" does the grading. Best to kiss her ass considering that grades based solely on favoritism. What a joke. An insult to my intelligence.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I felt like this class was totally off topic. I used to think that Taso was ok, but in this class, he rambled about off topic subjects. I felt like he was often trying to be funny, but instead was offensive or insulting to college-level intelligence. Do not take from him if you are interested in learning relavent material.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, I don't know what happened to Taso, he used to be great...he seems to have "lost" something. The class was in disarray, unorganized, off topic and often times just completely worthless.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COM305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taso Lagos is a pretty good teacher. He talks a lot, but the class is very interesting. His class clearly maintains you motivated. Also the class is pretty easy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM305
• 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:

Yikes. Easily the worst class at the UW, I'm sure Dr. Lagos is a decent man but his class is elementary at best with impossible to nail down expectations. No bueno.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COM201
• 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:

I don't know how anyone can't enjoy this class. He is a good speaker, especially in dealing with so many individuals. He is genial and lighthearted, and he uses powerpoint/movies to great effect in lecture. He excels in every way that a teacher should, and I can't wait to take another of his classes soon.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COM201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Didn't like him. Not hard, but not a good prof. LONG classes, he didn't make sense. Bad jokes.