Azzedine Layachi - St. John's University - Staten Island

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Azzedine Layachi - St. John's University - Staten Island

Professor: Azzedine Layachi

Department: Political Science

College: St. John's University - Staten Island

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GOV1610
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Layachi for several classes. He gives a lot of readings, homework and papers. However, I have learned a lot from his classes. He gives out a lot of extra credit from extra reading notes, map quizzes, presentations, extra credit on tests, etc. I would recommend taking him if you do not mind a heavy workload.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GOVT1030
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not gonna say it's impossible to pass because it is possible, as I did. However, he was very hard to reach, I know it was during the shift to online due to coronavirus but he would never answer his email. So I would forward the email again about a week later and he would answer the email with a huge attitude. Respect is not given it's earned.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GOV1050
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The workload is heavy and tough to manage. He is not understanding of the students needs. He's combative, disrespectful and completely insane. I'm also certain that he has a napoleon complex. This dude is on a huge power trip and students have to walk on eggshells around him. Don't take him if you don't have to.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GOV2640
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:

Avoid taking this teacher! He is very hard and unclear about assignments, but if you have to take him then make sure you notes. I would suggest on your laptop because he talks fast and you have to keep up. The textbook is very important! You have to read! I read for the midterm but didn't for the final and I didn't do as good on the final.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really don't like him. He seems to enjoy making people feel stupid. He puts people on blast in front of the class, and is not at all personable. His reading assignments are pretty long, but not terrible. He really expects your life to be his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: DNY1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a smart guy but makes an already boring class even more boring and is a BAD teacher. He asks tedious questions on his exams. He gives a lot of reading assignments and article. NOT WORTH IT pick a different teacher!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

smart man.. however, he is a pain in the ass. if you dont want to do alot of work i suggest you dont take his class. he gives alot of work and even if u put alot of time into it you'll never get an A

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
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 knows what he is talking about but nags your at every attempt he gets. Does not care much about your personal life as long as his work get done.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hate this class!He gives a lot of work.Makes u read long BORING chapters & then expects u 2 know everything by heart.He picks on ppl,& thinks that you are in school only for his class &have no other class work.Gives 2 papers a semester.I would never take him again &YES i do all my work & NO i'm not lazy!HARD,A LOT OF WORK,BORING & he canbe MEAN!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
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 Person and Interesting Teacher. However, he is Anti-Capitalist and equates Free Market Capitalism with State Monopoly Corporatism which is totally wrong. He accepts the overwhelming authority of the state and is a firm supporter of Democracy which is basically Barbaric Mob Rule.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst Prof. on Staten Island campus. He expects your whole life to consist of reading the New York Times and his textbooks for the semester as if you have no ther classes or a life. He like to pick on students and embarass them for fun, if he doesn't like you watch out he will make your life miserable! DON'T TAKE LAYACHI!!!!!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The greatest professor at st. johns. A true scholar....His class is only difficult on people who don't care enough to do the work and don't pay attention in class. He makes every attempt to give students the opportunity to make up for bad test grades with news journals and papers. I have taken him 4 times and I would take him 40 more!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GOVT1010
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:

He is a good professor, hard but fair and sometimes confusing but he tries really hard to help you understand.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GOV100C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think he is horrible. There is nothing you can do or say to be even close to right. He is close minded and treats his class as if they are purposely trying to do bad. There is a lot of work, but it isn't the work that is too much, it's the fact that you cannot do it well enough or up to his standards. He makes you feel stupid and enjoys it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is totally closed minded. He's not a great teacher anyway. He just talks and talks. Assigns MUCH too much work. Seems to forget that students have other things to do. O and then after you slave over that work for hours, he hands it back to you saying "no credit" for no reason. Avoid him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he constantly belittles students because of their political views. He is never satisfied with student work and insists on perfection. He is unclear in assignments and his teaching ability is questionable. He seems more concerned with his research than with his students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is very personable and funny. The class is a lot of work, but he tries to make it as enjoyable as possible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GOV2450
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Layachi is probably one of the best professors at SJU. He is very versed in government and is known all over the world. He makes you work, but you actually learn! He is a noted author and very engaged in class with his students. He will take care of you if you show him that you are interested in what he has to offer you. Take him! Great man!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GOV3680
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great professor. a lot of work required but you will have fun with it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

really great professor. fun and nice. a lot of reading though but as long as you make an honest effort you will get a good grade in the class. definitely take him if you can.

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