Philippe Zacair - California State University Fullerton

Professor: Philippe Zacair

Department: TBD

College: California State University Fullerton

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Zacair, but not the outside website, textbook link. There were weekly (extensive) chapter readings, and after each chapter there was a test that was unlimited on time, but did dock points if you got an answer wrong. So it was annoying to have to take these tests. He does expose students to amazing readings/videos, and he really does care!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Zacair is one I would recommend for everyone! I took the class fully online and it was very doable. Sticks to the syllabus, clear and easy assignments as long as you do everything in the criteria, and consistent in the week. Book is not required as all his lectures are online. Mostly discussion boards, a quiz a week, and 3 exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• 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:

He was an incredible professor! I took his online class and it was an easy A, I would definitely recommend everyone take his class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST300B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had and so passionate about the profession. He has clear expectations from his students but also is willing to help you build to them.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST451A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Zacair is very knowledgeable and his lectures are interesting. He's not a tough grader as long as you follow his guidelines. There are daily, but sometimes weekly, oral presentations followed by a brief class discussion. One midterm, one oral presentation based on a primary source, and a final 8-page paper.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LTAM300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Philippe Zacaïr is an awesome professor! He is truly passionate about History and does an amazing job teaching it. He is clear about what is expected from the students. He posts his power points on Titanium and answers any questions you may have. Fun fact: he is quadrilingual! Extremely intelligent man. Take his class! You will learn ALOT

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST201B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for History 300B great guy highly recommend any student to take his course. he goes out of his way to show he cares

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took the online class, fairly easy. Discussion every week, respond to 3 peers, and a quiz. Opens the forum on Monday and you have until Sunday night to finish everything. One midterm paper and one final paper. Both only 2 pages. One video project, have the option to work in a group.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took hist110B online. not a difficult class. Grades are midterm and final papers. online quizzes, discussion boards and a video project. Really manageable class, IMO it would be hard to fail. His video lectures are great and help ALOT in writing the papers:) ALSO the book does help! some info is there that he does not give in lectures.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very nice and helpful but the class requires you to read and participate in online postings along with class participation on readings. The tests are straight forward he provides a study guide as long as you do it you should be fine. It isn't you typical multiply choice test. He assigns one research paper and if you go see him he will help you

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 449B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

400lvl, Class can be hard. One of the smartest people I've encountered. Accent is there but it's not a problem. Goes out of his way to help students. Review drafts of papers which made mine better than it would have been. Occasional pop quiz. Do hw, follow his tips, ask questions, and you'll pass. My father is Cuban so he came and spoke to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LTAM 300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy and straight-forward class. Learned a lot

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LTAM300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Zacair is a dedicated scholar and his research interests are fascinating! His courses almost always have an essay - but he give you a lot of resources to help you research and write. LTAM 300 is not his original class, but he brings a rooted perspective to the material when he teaches it. Take him if you have the time andor interest!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 449A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Work hard, and you receive a good grade. Very simple (does not have the GOD complexity). Thoroughly enjoyed his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST110
• 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:

He is an EXCELLENT professor... if you are hard-worker. People who emphasis on his accent should try to earn a doctorate here and go and teach abroad :) He is very organized and you will learn lots of thing in his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST449A
• 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:

Very helpful and easy to understand. A lot of readings, class/online discussions, mandatory presentation, midterm, final, and one research paper. Enjoyed this class very much.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• 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:

Lectures are a tad boring and at times a bit difficult to understand him. However the exams are fairly self explanitory. Study just a little and get a good grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST459300B449
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Zacair is a great professor;however,understand that he teaches as if every student is a history major, so if you are taken hist 100 and lower division classes you might not enjoy it. As a history major graduate I can tell you that Zacair knows his material. He can be strict but by the end of the class you've learned a lot and he's very helpful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• 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:

Has a very strong accent, but he is aware and corrects himself. I do not recommend taking his 2 hour 45 min class, it is very hard to sit through. Lectures and material not very interesting, and he will call you out in class. Especially if you are not paying attention. I would recommend taking course with a different professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST449A
• 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:

Taken a couple of courses with him. Like others have said, he has a strong accent, but it doesn't really effect anything. Lectures can be a little bit hard to stay awake in (he will use ALL of the 3 hours of class), but not every class is a lecture. He's really funny too.