Grant Saff - Hofstra University

Professor: Grant Saff

Department: TBD

College: Hofstra University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GS180
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Challenging at times, but well worth it. Saff is a (sadly) dying breed of prof that will make you work for your grade, but will expand your knowledge and challenge beliefs constantly. You'll examine lots of opposing views, argue, read books, write books, and go through the stages of grief, but you'll come out more knowledgeable than you came in.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While all the material presented in class/in the textbook may seem overwhelming, his study guides are very helpful in narrowing it down to the most important concepts. Classes can be a little dull at times, but he encourages participation and is funny. Tests are fairly straightforward and I learned a lot!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is interesting and slides/notes are available on Blackboard. Good professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He class is not useful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Saff, while he originally seems intimidating, is a very knowledgeable professor who knows what he's doing. Attendance isn't mandatory, but his lectures are what will get you through the three grades you have in the class. As long as you do the work and make a little bit of an effort, you'll enjoy his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Saff. He is a knowledgeable man and very friendly with his students, but expects you to understand the information you read about outside of class. (He won't know if you don't, though.) He leaves a lot of time for questions and will answer anything we ask, no matter how obscure or obvious. His tests do not count wrong answers and grades fair

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Saff is great. His class starts out hard; you will have to read a lot to meet his high expectations. However, he is very knowledgeable, and will help you however he can. Your class will come together and you will feel like you have all been lifelong friends. I will definitely take more of his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had professor Saff for GS 001 and GEOG 145, and he was so helpful in both courses! Make sure you attend class, and do your assignments and you'll be fine. Readings are on the tests! He's so funny and nice. He has been a reference for me twice! He genuinely cares for your future.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the BEST Professors I ever had. VERY Friendly. Uses common sense and humor to teach the course and bring understanding to the subject. HIGHLY recommend him for all Global Study classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loveee the global studies department at Hofstra and being the head of the department, I was a bit concerned about the fact that I was taking a class of his during my freshman year. Now that I'm almost a month into the Into to GS class, I have no regrets :) He's so knowledgeable about what he says. Definitely taking him again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I had at Hofstra. Had to earn my grades, but worth it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG145
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Saff is not easy and expects a lot from you, but he knows his stuff and class can be fun. Lots of reading though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a weird professor, of course he knows alot and is passionate about what he is teaching but he makes it like nothing is much more important in this world than geography and people who study science or are science majors are just stupid lol, he is annoying but a good teacher I suppose

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Saff really does know what he's talking about. I'm sure I would love him if I wasn't in an INTRO course. He expects us to know everything that he does and doesn't really explain the concepts in depth because it's assumed you know all the terms and policies ahead of time. As a senior i'd love him, not as a freshman. Thank God for my TA.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved having Saff as a professor. He is so intelligent, funny, and kind! His class was so interesting and I learned so much. The class was not easy, but you just need to pay attention in class and go to the review sessions and you will do well. The entire grade is based on three exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GS104M
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just the best class to take! Readings and movies are very interesting and enjoyable. I actually learned a lot about international cinema and its history. The noir films and spaghetti westerns were a kick and a half.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I thought the course was cool and interesting. Learned a lot. I would take Dr. Saff again. He has a dry sense of humor and really knows the material. Class was fun and interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GS180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor ever! He helped me plan out my life, the Universe and everything. Thank you Dr. Saff!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, just slightly dull content. but you must listen and take good notes because the lecture slides are dot points and do not have much detail. midterm 20% and paper 30% were ok but for the final 40%, it really matters if you've done the readings or not. Participation in discussions count 10%. Tony the Tiger GREAT in my book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GS001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Liked the class, he gave lots of help and extra credit. First time I took a online class and he made it easy, lots of guidance. As others say, do the work and you will be fine. Interesting too.