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This class of very difficult and involves a lot of reading. There is a good amount of homework included and due dates are very strict. Discussions are heavy and make sure you are well prepared.
Read the syllabus every week!
If you like to listen to lectures and watch videos over and over again then this will be fine! but if not goodluck!
Be prepared to spend a good amount of time in the text as well as watching the online videos. The class is as hard as you make it and showing up to class will help you to better understand what is learned outside of class.
Homework is long and tedious
Difficult to understand at times with his accent. He uses a lot of videos in class that count as homework. We have a lot of discussions in class regarding homework that is to be completed before the class starts.
A lot of students complain about this class and I understand, it is definitely hard. There are a lot of homework assignments and out of class readings, and the professor is tough, but he also cares about what he is teaching and that his students comprehend it correctly. I think he does a good job of teaching it regardless of the difficulty.
Professor was hard to follow and understand his teachings.
He has good things to say and wants you to learn. At sometimes it is very hard to understand what to do but if you do not read and watch the videos you will not do well. Classes are mostly debates.
The class was not too difficult as long as you paid attention and actually did the homework assignments. The assignments are time consuming, however you have two weeks to complete each so it all works out.
His syllabus is very difficult to read and understand but after the first couple of weeks you will begin to understand. Also keep up on readings.
Passionate about what he does.Tries to get the best out of people in the classroom.
This professor is super confusing for which assignments to do and what to read for certain class periods.
No technology in the classroom as well as giving no direction for homework, test, or exams.
Lot of homework but interesting lectures
Make sure you prepare for everything, do your assignments as best you can. If you don't, you will fall behind very quickly.
He expects a lot from every student in his class, so be prepared to do a lot of homework and participate in discussions. He is a very interesting person to listen to.
Passionate about his class.
Very old fashioned style of teaching that is nearly impossible to learn off. Good guy but needs to adjust his teaching style, as well as the structure of his homework and tests.
Do the homework before class.
Good guy, cares about the course and the material he gives. Just not very personable, but overal a class i suggest you take.
While he is a great teacher, his grading style may be a bid difficult for some students to understand and get the hang of. He is very strict when grading and very particular about the way he wants things.
Lecture heavy and must stay engaged in class to understand material
The professor is good at giving lectures and the "readings" you have to do are easy. Set aside a bit of your day and you will do just fine.
He encouraged participation quite a bit!
Debate during class time, Homework is given at beginning of semester and due throughout. Tests are straightforward.
Grading guidelines are not clear at all, he is a very bias teacher who thinks he knows everything. Will not give feedback on assignments, making it impossible to improve on the next assignments. If you do not attend class and pay attention, you'll fail
Good professor and really cares about the subjects at hand
Make sure you read the material before class and come prepared for class discussions
He is very passionate about what he does. That can be both a good and a bad thing. Sometimes, you may give your opinion and be proven wrong. Tests are difficult because he likes to trick you, and homework is watching 15 videos and writing a 40 word analysis on the video. Nothing too difficult but make sure you participate and read!!!!
Makes you think which is very important
He lectures a lot.
Very blunt professor that teaches in a way to stimulate thinking rather than emotion. Only drawback is that you have to refer to the syllabus for due dates and homework assignments, as he does not clearly define due dates
You have to do a lot of before class reading. Tests questions are made from assumptions/opinions there is no clear answer. The homework and reading can be unclear as to what is required or expected. In class it was sometimes hard to feel like I was ever right.
He is a very fair grader and will accept late work but with a penalty. Everything is easy and straightforward as long as you participate and get your work in. Some people might have a hard time with him if they are more on the left side politically speaking.
Be ready to teach yourself the subject instead of the professor
Tough class because of the passion he has. Lots of reading and it can also be very hard to follow. It felt like a lot of students were overwhelmed which caused lack of attendance. This led to a downward spiral in confusion
It's based on discussion, come prepared.
If you read the syllabus you'll know the homework deadlines and format. Do that and you'll be ready for the tests. If you participate in the class discussions you can learn a lot without much effort.
Tests were T/F based on opinions of authors from various textbooks(WWAF & Omniquest). You have to read and participate, or else you will not be ready for the tests. Homework was simple, tests were difficult.
All assignments are explained in the syllabus including the final exam questions so you can start from day one and complete them at your convenience, just don't forget the deadlines.
Read the syllabus and the announcements and don't fall behind. Success depends on meeting the deadlines and following the instructions about assignment format and content.
Very knowledgeable, explains well the ideas, passionate about classical liberalism. You can learn a lot if you do the readings and participate in class.
Very biased and politically charged class. Professor would argue his points, interrupt students and then ramble on about his own ideals. It was very difficult to participate. He claimed to encourage respect in the classroom but was very condescending himself and referred to current politicians with opposing views as tyrants and idiots. A class act.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and helped us see some things differently. He went very in depth and I learned a lot. Encouraged participation and critical thinking.
Prof. Tokarev was a big lecturer throughout the semester however he stimulated my thinking.
Uses videos to teach course content. Have to use videos to do your homework. Not many points during the class so it is important to do every assignment. Some assignments are related to campus events which has no relation to class but has some relation to some of the content.
Very passionate about the subject which makes class easier to come to. Sometimes not always clear and concise about what is needed from his students at certain times but overall a great college professor.
This class was not difficult as long as you are well prepared each class period, finished the assigned readings, and pay attention during discussions. If you keep up with the homework and study for each test you will do fine.
Professor Tokarev is one of the only professors on this campus who embodies the Northwood idea. While his communication is sometimes unclear with class content, if you want to learn what this school is about, this is the best professor to have.
Very enthusiastic and passionate about the subject matter. Sometimes does not present material and assignments with clarity.
Whatever he says is what corresponds on tests/homework, must think in his point of view. Not too bad overall, course can be confusing sometimes. Kind of funny sometimes.
Stay up to date on weekly work and show up to class and you will do great.
Might seem overwhelming at first with the amount of out of class work, but it was not too bad. I'd take him again.
Class really made you think.
Professor Tokarev has been a well rounded professor, as I could see from my time spent with him during this course. The lectures are great and stimulate questions. I did have some struggles fully getting my points across, when speaking there were times of interruption and I could not finish my statement without a butt in. Overall good professor.
Very caring about the topics and subjects. Be ready for debates, and a lot of readings!!!! Homework can check up to you quick if you are not prepared for it. He is very particular about how he wants his assignments, essays, and videos done. All info is give at the beginning of the year.
Professor Tokarev is one of the gems of Northwood. Whether you agree with his politics or not, he gives 100% every day and can really stimulate your mind. His class is not hard if you show up and do the extra credit. His explanations of free market principles are eye opening
This professor is extremely passionate about the course. His enthusiasm encourages students to care about what the topic is. Homework is slightly confusing and time-consuming but overall a great class and a better professor. Highly recommend taking this class with this professor!
Stay up to date on homework and you will receive a good overall grade
Mr Tokarev is a very unique professor . He requires to every student to be very prepared for each class in order to have open discusions. If you love PHL I advice you to take this class because you can improve your communication skills.
Good teacher, sometimes it's not very clear what he is expecting and can be confusing sometimes. Easy class, but tries to scare you and wants you to study a lot.
Overall good professor, but tends to go off topic and class is almost all lecture
Prof. Tokarev is a very knowledgable professor. He is understanding and willing to accept assignments if you miss a due date most of the time. All of the work is directly correlated to what you learn in class and I can assure you Prof. Tokarev will open your eyes to instances in our society that you may not believe or understand.
Professor Tokarev does a great job at teaching a capstone class such as PHL 4100 and relating it to life along with teaching it with the Northwood ideology in mind. Some assignments are lengthy but nothing extre
He pushes his politics on the class in a ridiculously aggressive way. He thinks of himself as a free-thinker but can't tolerate anyone who doesn't agree with his beliefs.
Expectations are not always clear and asking for clarification can at times help but this is not a guarantee. He does a good job at trying to get you to expand your thinking on modern world topics by challenging your thinking. He may ask or further require your attendance at a function or meeting outside of class time which can be very frustrating.
Discussions are had every day and be ready to watch countless hours of videos.
He assigns you to do some reading and homework before each class, so make sure you are well-prepared for the conversations that he has throughout the class period. He does not encourage you to have electronics. Make sure you participate in class discussions so you can get those easy points at the end of the semester.
His lectures are interesting and he definitely made me think. I didn't necessarily feel like you needed to do the reading for class but I preferred doing it because I found I did better on tests. Beware that he is a tough grader and he doesn't put very many assignments in the grade book. However, actively participating in class helps your grade.
At first, Philosophy seems like a hard class. Tokarev tells you about due dates and assignments way before they are due and homework is always pretty easy if you listen to him when he recommends how/when to do it. Prioritize understanding the material as you go because the class builds upon itself
He talks a lot in class mainly Some people would probably have trouble staying focused or paying attention
if you aren't keeping up with the book you might get lost the test are easy somedays its just talking and videos for the hour so be prepared
He assigns a lot of homework prior to class so make sure you read the chapters in the book and bring in printed articles that you have to read. Electronics are not allowed in the class so it's good to take handwritten notes. He does make you think deeply into what has been read and pushes you to disagree at times. Overall, class is informative
Stay on top of the homework he gives you and take notes on lectures/videos in class. Everything that is on tests will be talked about and repeated in class. There is a ton of good lessons taught and a lot of thought provoking ones as well. Listen to what he says and you will learn a few things.
Tough professor, but he cares about teaching. If you come to class and pay attention, you will be just fine.
Professor Tokarev was a good listen during some lectures. He challenges modern thinking with the curriculum. However the class is graded on few things and can be difficult to follow and keep up.
Bro is tough when art comes to out of class assignments, but in reality all you need to do is participate in class and take notes. Tests are tough unless you have good notes with you. He makes sure you understand material in lectures
It's obvious the guy likes what he does, which does make the class more interesting compared to some other courses. One thing though, he suggests a mile long list of things to read/watch, and while it all relates to the course, you'll need to learn what can and can't skip to make it through the next class.
He's very knowledgeable and experienced in this field which makes him good at his job. However it's very tough sometimes to have an opinion of your own in his class which can be frustrating. He is also a little bit behind on technology and can be a little disorganized on blackboard.
Professor Tokarev was a good professor. Personally the class was a bit difficult for me but the way I learned about the material was in a good way for me. He is very lecture heavy and you learn many things through watching videos.
Some tips for this course: Read the books and readings and watch the videos assigned! This helped me understand the ideas a lot better Listen in class!!! The insights given in class are critical and are easy to understand if you listen Ask questions if you are confused Dont be afraid to object ideas in class - give your personal opinion on things
Expectations are not always clear. He often just pushed his political beliefs onto you and expects you to know and understand them. Tons of work to do outside of the classroom. Very few assignments graded. However, he challenges you with his ideas and forces you to think modernly from both sides of an argument.
Professor uses sources with low credibility. He does not entertain other viewpoints and imposes his beliefs aggressively. Lots of very contradicting ideas. The class is not hard to pass if you put in some time but if you do not believe the same things as him it will be an awful class.
Professor Tokarev & his class will feel quite different when starting the class. For one he has quite the accent, but you will get used to it. He does an amazing job explaining concepts as well as answering questions you might have. Since taking his class, I have discovered a knack for economics and am thinking of minoring in it. Participate!
Go to class!!
You might want to read the book
Be open to learn, ready to participate and have your views open to change! Listen, learn and do the work.
He can be difficult to understand but proides great views on different topics. Don't fall behind or you will be behind all semester.
Lecture heavy, reading heavy.
Get the dates of assignments figured out early, and participate in discussions
Make sure to read and watch the weekly assignments and videos. Prepare for final exam weeks in advance and participate in class discussions. Two videos must be completed throughout the course and extensive knowledge on the topics is expected. Expected to review material before attending class.
Professor Tokarev is a very enthusiastic and engaging professor. Make sure you come to class prepared to discuss the weekly topics, as classes are mainly discussions and debates. If you read the book and attend class meetings you will do well!
It is very important to come to class prepared because he wants everyone to participate in the discussion. Your participation depends on your grade. Not alot of graded assignments but alot of random things to do before class so it is important that you do good on the tests. Be careful sharing opinions if they are different than his.
Class is based of off the tests you take there is not really anything else that gets graded
This professor likes to have you do assignments on your own, be prepared to do them at the pace of class, be ready to read chapters of the book for class and be ready to be asked questions for the chapters.
He is a tough grader and you really need to study for this class. This is one of the most difficult classes you may take, but it has many good outcomes.
He's very passionate about the Northwood Idea, making some lectures interesting. Other times it felt like we were just going over the same idea and topics. He gives a lot of homework and readings to do before class, but often times this worl was not graded. You need to participate in class.
Make sure you do your videos every week and do not put them off Grading is tough so make sure to do your best He has lots to offer even though sometimes you get upset with the workload
You may not enjoy Professor Tokarev now, but you will thank him later on as he has a lot to offer. He is very passionate about what he teaches and goes very in-depth in every lecture. However, his course load is very disproportionate to many other classes and you will have homework on homework. It will be one of the most difficult classes you take.
He is a great professor and provides a great education on the classic liberalism view. He is a tough grader, expects you to do the reading, & values the students opinions. If you want to learn something,
Good professor with a lot of knowledge but has a difficult time translating concepts to the class.
Reading is very important for this class and there are usually articles and chapters from the book to read every week. Participation also counts toward your grade so make sure to ask questions.
The preparation for each lecture can be a lot. It is hard to narrow down exactly what will be on the test because of the hundreds of sources you use. Overall learned a lot during the class but you need to keep up with readings.
Professor is very set on showing up to class with content understood or articles printed out. Expect to go above and beyond outside of the classroom, as it will determine your success.
Professor Tokarev is definitely a more difficult professor to take but is very knowledgeable on the subject matter and wants to see his students succeed.
It would be a good idea to do the readings ahead of time. Always read the announcements in the class sonce their will be suprise papers you have to read for the class. Do all your work since every point counts
Good professor that is passionate about his subject. Can be a bit extreme at times and be prepared for a lot of work outside of the classroom.
Cares deeply about the northwood idea and wants everyone to succeed
He was not bad, just gave absolutely no assignments which did not allow for any wiggle room outside of tests and a few videos. The video assignment is not great either.
Mediocre experience overall.
Just do the homework videos and participate in class and you will succeed
Professor Tokarev is obviously very passionate about the topics he teaches. However, it becomes increasingly difficult throughout the year to want to attend class as it becomes very repetitive and boring. Be prepared to do a lot of reading, make videos, and watch a lot of videos. There is no organization on blackboard whatsoever.
Professor Tokarev is a tough but fair teacher, he gives a lot of homework and you will need to have lots of time for studying and homework. We had 7 test in semester but not hard. I would personally not take again since it was to much on my plate.
His philosophies on economics are solid, but the class feels repetitive on the same lesson for the whole semester. The class gets boring, but he's a good teacher.
The professor is very knowledgeable and you can learn a lot from him. There is a lot of work that you need to complete, so make sure to stay on top of your assignments, otherwise, you will be overwhelmed come exam time. Do your weekly assignments early, print off all papers (does not allow electronics), and actively participate in class.
Professor has lots of knowledge and has great potential to have good classes but is extremely confusing. In order to succeed in this class you most go above and way beyond in trying to understand what he means by things and taking matters into your own hands when necessary as a lot of things will be left unclear in all aspects of the class.
He was hard to understand at times and the material was very confusing at times.
Keep an open mind!!! Covers the material very well, almost too well. Covered so much you won't forget it, but the class becomes repetitive and boring. There are also not alot of assignments so make them count. He is also extremely organized, but very unorganized. He has his own system of doing everything and that system is not traditional.
Pay very close attention to every lecture. Read and take notes in the way that works best for you. Check his weekly folders and his announcements every week, or maybe even every day.
Tokarev is unique professor, fun but tough. He has you watch tons of videos and you read even more. Be ready with notes for every class and do not skip! Great experience overall.
Make sure to come to class or else you will be behind immedietly
Show up to class and pay attention. Do the homework chapter questions weekly so you aren't in a crunch at the end of the semester.
The best way to succeed in this class is to read the book and attend class. There is a lot of group work so it helps to find a good group.
Make sure to take good notes and listen to what he is saying in class, I would not recommend skipping class.
Very passionate and knowledgeable about every topic we have discussed. There is constant work in group projects. Suggest coming to class for more insight and prepare for the tests.
Professor Tokarev runs his class very similar to the course syllabus which makes it easy to follow. However, one thing about this class that I disliked is you will not know your actual grade until the very end. There are a lot of bigger assignments due at the end that will pivot your grade. His lectures can be boring and with the videos.
Professor Tokarev is very knowledgeable in his field but lacks communication skills as an instructor. Students will have to go above and beyond on every assignment to receive a good grade. The class has very few assignments and most of them are tests, projects, and the one homework assignment.
Prof Tokarev is an interesting guy. He appreciates preparation for each class and requires in class participation every class. Weekly homework is not bad, 1-3 chapters of reading with notes. He gives extra credit opportunities almost every week.
Tough but fair, he makes you watch a lot of videos and do a lot of homework exercises. Make sure to take notes for the tests!
Very good professor. Tough but fair grader and expects a lot from students. I have taken 3 of his classes and got an A in each of them. Show up, read the material, do the work, and you will get a good grade.
Professor Tokarev is passionate about the subject, and he is transparent about his beliefs and the Northwood Idea. His class can feel redundant after a few weeks because his message remains the same for each chapter. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and wants his students to succeed.
he is very knowledgeable in econ, but you wont know your grade till the end of the class due to there being big assignments at the end
His class is easy, just go to class and pay attention the test are not very hard.
Lots of online videos used as supplemental learning. All homework questions in textbook are due at end of semester. 3 group presentations throughout as well. Most classes we discuss the topic and then get in groups to with peers.
Professor Tokarev is tough but solid overall. Be prepared to participate in class, and make sure you take notes before each test.
Great professor. I had him in a few classes and always received an A. He is a tough grader but as long as you show up and do the work you will be successful.
horrible
Dr. Tokarev is a pretty easy professor, just go to class, pay attention and take notes. Theres several homework assignments throughout the semester but a part of it is done in class. He also answers any questions. If you're in any sports/clubs/ outside work I would personally recommend trying to get ahead if you can.
Tokarev is a solid professor. Attendance is not mandatory however you take paper notes in class on each topic and it is generally used for homework. Tests are open-note as well so having these notes is important. Overall, workload is very manageable and the only issue I have with him is his blackboard course is not very well set-up.
A lot of videos to watch and take notes on class. Classes are revolved around these videos. Very confusing to understand the direction the class is trying to teach.
Watch the videos to learn the difference between capitalism and socialism.
Comparative
Write good notes in class while watching the weekly videos. The notes are used for a later time for tests and are very helpful when completing the assignments. Go to the extra credit. You will learn a lot at each extra credit and can do a few of the many opportunities for it.
Just pay attention
Loves teaching about the American dream. Very enthusiastic about his teachings, kind of hard to understand sometimes but you will get the point eventually.
extremely weird teacher, homework consists of watching videos of his daughters homework projects and then critiquing them, avoid if possible
I took a 6-week course, the reading and writing was very demanding due to the short duration of the course. The class subject matter was organized and laid out well. I recommend to follow the syllabus, attempt to stay ahead of the course work. The professor is an expert on the material and how to teach, I really enjoyed listening to him.
Professor Tokarev's class is manageable as long as you attend, participate, and utilize resources like the free textbook and unstuckstudy AI for study prep. Expect a mix of homework, presentations, and challenging but fair exams.
Professor Tokarev has a different way of teaching his classes, its unique but can help out the young students on what philosophy looks like.
Lecture heavy and unimportant very few things to be graded on half the class points is homework given the first day
Throws a lot at you the first day. Most of it is done through the semester. If you can get through the first week you will be fine.
He will expect you to read the book and watch the videos outside of class. Always be checking blackboard to see what you need to do. Take good notes because all tests and quizzes are open notes.
Very good teacher.
He is very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable in what he is talking about.
Very intelligent and enthusiastic. Hard to follow at times but loves hearing questions and feedback. Brings in great guest speakers and is very knowledgeable about his courses.
Great teacher, a lot of reading, make sure to keep up with the videos that will be assigned they are not long but they take time, there are a few things that you are graded on. But overall a good class and a good professor.
Easy to get a good grade as long as you do the work
This is cool
Mr. Tokarev portrayed the material clear and used a lot of outside sources and lectures.
I didn't like him
Read, read, read and participate in class and you'll do well
A lot of reading
Just go to the classes and take notes of everything
Good professor that lectured a lot but made sure we understood the material given.
I don't know about his other classes, but I've heard that other professors do a better job teaching philosophy. Also, the "optional" Freedom Seminars are't very optional when it comes to tests.
Come to class prepared
This was an awesome professor that provided the students with a lot of information. This professor is very passionate about the subject.
Very confusing class. In class lecture is all dependent on the work you put in outside of class. Has confusing quizzes. Go to the freedom seminars
He was passionate about the subject and cared about teaching.
Professor Tokarev is a good teacher. He is passionate about the topic. If you are taking this class, make sure to take notes- he lets you use them on test. Also, make sure to continually check your blackboard to see if there's anything due and ask him questions if you are confused. He does offer extra credit.
The professor has few assignments and does not grade hard. Assignments are easy!
Read the chapters assigned, since he will be discussing them in class. His online assignment dates are confusing, and will accidentally assign multiple dates for the same assignment. Easy to communicate with and accommodates and errors really well.
Things taught and homework wasnt difficult, but lots of resources to review for tests. Some grading criteria not clearly defined, but overall OK class.
Read the chapters, use the extra credit, pay attention to the instructions, dont use AI and you'll be fine.
A lot of group projects, a lot of reading. Good professor
The class isn't difficult and you don't need to show up to class. Just skim the textbook, take notes if that is what you prefer. The assessments and rare homework assignments are easy and take very little time to complete.
His teaching styles revolves around the book and lectures. Come prepared with everything before the start of class. Listen to the lectures intently.
Go to his class. A lot of the projects and assignments are very difficult if to find, and some of them aren't even posted in blackboard. He gives assignment details in class so it's mandatory to be there if you want a good grade. Lectures rock though, if you come to class prepared it's honestly fun to engage in the discussions
He's really tough in the way that his weekly folders are set up on blackboard. They are never easy to understand and you don't really know what's going on if you don't go to this class.
Blackboard was unorganized.
This class is pretty frustrating. It is known that you must fit your answers to his beliefs to get a good grade. It is an opinion-based class, but the only way to get an A is to suck it up and act like you believe in his opinions
Attend class, pay attention to the lectures and read the book (they are short chapters). Attending Northwood, this class gives a great perspective on capitalism and free market enterprise. Don't be overwhelmed by blackboard and information overload. Do the work, pay attention and you will be just fine.
Personally I really don't like the way how this professor teaches. He is talking a lot, and most of the time it is not interesting at all. Also if you want to get extra credit on Tuesday evening and you already have a class, there is no other opportunity for extra credit. If you tell the professor this he does not care at all: it is your problem.
This is a very lecture heavy class that provides little additional benefit to just reading the textbook. There are only 200 points to achieve, but this professor makes assignments very confusing and thus more complicated than they should be. Most of the work is group work which brings its own challenges as well.
the professor was very hard to understand and made it difficult to learn. he would randomly make up assignments and change the deadlines for when things are due and the when asked about it he would make the students feel dumb. very unprofessional and very frustrating to learn from.
This professor was the worst professor I have ever had. His emails and his directions are so inconsistent. He accused me of using AI when I didn't and he doesn't follow through on anything. He also talks way too much politics. Half of the class is politics and the other half is just random stuff. I went to every class still but it was horrible
You'll read a chapter before every class. They are short and easy. Pick your partners for the group projects carefully or you may have conflicts. The instructor is very flexible and accomodating. All information is on blackboard and you need to pay attention to the details and deadlines. He knows his stuff and cares about your success.
You can learn a lot from this professor if you pay attention in class and watch the videos he posts.
Is not clear about assignments
The book is easy but you will participate in additional research as group projects. If it's good the professor is willing to help you publish and you can present at a conference later.
This class will rely on if you show up to class or not and if you read the textbook before class or not. If you do those things then you will do fine in the class.
He really really likes to talk and may get side tracked also the "optional" seminars will still be used for grades so look out for that.
lots of websites an videos to read and watch before class. he explains very we'll on the chapters and the material in them.
Best teacher even
Only gripe is the study guide contained a little bit of everything including things not on the test making it harder to study for
Tokarev is Tokarev
Keep up on homework because it is bulk of grade, your exams are easy but if you want a good grade on your final you have to participate in lectures and take notes on them.
Actually take notes during class and asked questions. The concepts are hard to comprehend, so you are ready for the exam, listen and write everything you hear down.
I feel that his lectures never intrigued me as a student and didn't care to listen.
Great at explaining topics, the quizzes can be difficult if you don't understand concepts so come to class and attend extra credit seminars.
i liked this class but it was pretty difficult to stay focused because all we did was watching videos but it was still a good class and the teacher is awesome
Good dude just a little boring
If you do the homework and videos, test grades do not matter, as long as you have an understanding on what is on them.
Take notes during class.
Nice professor, but lots of homework. He thinks his class is the only one we have. A lot of reading and the concepts are let's say original. Otherwise really nice person he tries to bring speakers in class.
It is important to do ALL the homework that he assigns in the emails AND take notes. It will help so much on tests and the final.
You must stay on top of your homework and also be at every class.
You are graded on very few things, make sure you do well on your videos and the 90 video analysis you have to do. He is a tough grader as well
very lecture heavy, the homework seems scary at first but if you work at it diligently, you'll be fine. reading the book doesn't take that much time so just do it, it'll help a lot.
This professor was though and seemed to care a lot about the subject, but made the classes a little hard to understand sometimes.
Make sure to show up to class and pay attention to the lectures. If you pay attention and study a little bit you will be fine.
Good at explaining the chapters, the tests were difficult if you did not take notes and really understand the concepts.
though the professor might seem difficult if you ask for help you get it . You need to read the book and pay attention in class.
I'm not a fan of philosophy and he would give us so many things we would have to read.
Very passionate about his class and concepts and provides great insights into the topic.
Very lecture heavy. If you don't like to read, then you won't like this class. Very in-depth about property and government. A tad boring to me, but some people will like this class. Had great guest speakers.
Going to the extra credit seminars is extremely helpful for extra credit and the final exam and the quizes.
A lot to read, watch and write. Great guest lectures. Very original ideas. Tokarev is passionate and cares for you. You'll learn a lot with the right attitude even if you don't get the highest grades.
Funny guy. Makes the class seem harder but actually grades easy. Final is tough
He was a very nice professor it was very easy to get lost and was not always an interesting class. Also wasnt a lot of grades so if you did below avg on one thing that was costly.
This class is entirely based on the professor's libertarian opinions. He will say he is open to everyone but it does not feel that way in class. Get ready for assigned seats and very confusing instructions.
This professor just loves to hear himself talk. The class itself isn't difficult, but he makes it harder than it needs to be. Deadlines are confusing and unclear. His own biggest fan. No extra credit was offered. Participation points every class that never show up in the grade book.
Don't miss class
This course was an eye-opener for me to learn about economics and was a fun class. I would say, though, it is a lot of work outside of class, and makes you really look through videos and the textbook a ton.
No phones or electronics in class. Decent amount of homework. Make sure you read the chapter on your own time.
Don't use your phone in class or laptop, he will call you out for it.
lots of unnecessary information given in this class. lots of confusion on when assignments are due and tokarev is not computer savvy. I think other professors would be a better fit for this class, but it is not bad. It is not a hard class, but also not easy. I dont like how he does not grade assignments until the end of the semester.
Professor Tokarev is very old fashion in his way of teaching, so if you can't take it, don't take the class. However, I have learned a lot in this class because you are forced to do a lot of outside research on your own. I think writing an essay for every class missed, even if you are gone for sports and can't help it, was completely garbage.
This class was insightful on the economic and government policies. I enjoyed the lectures, however, know that participation is required and no electronics are allowed in class at all. Be prepared to pay attention and take many notes.
There is not a ton of homework but each thing that is graded will be worth a hefty part of your grade. Attend class because if you don't then you need to write a 500-word summary. Lastly, don't use electronic in his class.
Feels very one sided, rambles for a lot of classes, doesn't use any electronics (which is actually nice but quite annoying for notes) i don't care for him
Very passionate about what he teaches which makes his course very entertaining. He truly challenges you to deeply think about economic problems which help you become a better student and person. You must read the chapters and be present in class to participate in lectures.
Be prepared for class, read the assigned chapters that he has given. Somewhat disorganized with communication so check emails and announcements because he will post on one or the other. NO DEVICES IN CLASS. Take notes so he knows you are paying attention. If you miss class then you will have to write a 500 word essay.
Professor Tokarev cares a lot for his students. He is not allowing electronic devices in class. I found his classes hard if you want to get a good grade.
Professor Tokarev is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about all matters related to economics. He has some very original ideas and is not afraid to share them with you. He is adamant about not using devices during his class. Come ready to read and work hard in this class, as there is a lot of information that can be useful in the future.
Very passionate. Assignments seem to focus on his gain rather than the student's education. It's a shame nobody else teaches this course.
Professor Tokarev is knowledgeable in the topics that he lectures on. However, Blackboard is not organized in a great manner. It is very hard to find assignments and due dates. Responds quick to emails. He does not allow technology in class so you should be prepared to take written notes.
His lectures are very interesting, not too much work
I think overall the contents of this class are very important but sometimes the lecture goes for a while and you can kind of lose you mind. I like the class but a lot of it doesn't seem like it will apply to us now until we grow up.
Was very passionate about what he was talking about, but did not come off as understanding. Used outdated beliefs and terms that made it hard for me to want to focus in class. Some of the topics used were not economic topics, so be mindful when in the course that you will have discussions that don't partake with the class itself.
He is very enthusiastic about economics and really opens up my views greatly on the subject. I do enjoy attending his class, in order for you as a student to do well in his class, you need to make sure you are caught up with every reading and assignment in his class, make sure you take notes and you will do just fine in his class.
The teaching style is not bad but very lecture oriented, no technology unless given permission, not many assaingmnet so if you start off bad it will be hard to catch up.
Professor Tokarev is very passionate about his teachings. He comes from a socialist background in Bulgaria so he is able to provide great examples and wisdom on his reasonings for coming to the United States. Be prepared to have an open mind to really understand the deeper meanings.
He is very specific with how he wants you to do the assignments and if you deviate a little bit you won't get credit. If you do the homework and go to class you can have a good grade.
The professor does a great job explaining the course material and the ideologies of himself and the school. There is very little, if any, actual discussion or analysis of opposing viewpoints. The professor uses only a couple rules of thumb for every scenario, so if you understand the basic rules, you can understand any topic covered in class.
Be sure to read the textbook before every meeting and take good notes on the lecture if you want to do well. No technology allowed in class except for occasional in-class work. Few assignments but if you pay attention and try you will be fine.
Very passionate. Course is unorganized and it is hard to tell when due dates are. A lot of time out of class, assignments don't typically help with retention of the material. He is very good at bringing on guest speakers to listen to.
If this course weren't required I wouldn't have taken it. Or at least I would have with a different professor. The concepts we learn in the class aren't hard to understand so that's good at least. He promotes not taking a side political or otherwise yet time and time again he says only his thought is correct. that only he is correct.
The class is mostly talking about the chapters and watching YouTube Videos. The homework is not difficult just hard to do it because I am unmotivated. Pay attention to what is said in class and take notes about reading and videos watched in class. I didn't watch anything outside of class, unless for a discussion board.
All tokarev does is yell at you and expect you to be born knowing things because you are a business student. His classes are boring and have 0 structure, he has 0 clue how to use blackboard. His class is impossible to enjoy when you're being yelled at instead of intuitively taught. He does not care about this because he is tenured at Northwood.
Prof. Tokarev is very educated and excited by the content he discusses each day. He brings a consistent level of energy to each lecture and makes it clear he cares about each lesson he teaches. My one gripe is that the manner in which he organizes his content in the blackboard course section can sometimes be a hassle and poorly organized.
To succeed in this class I would highly reccomend watching Fox News/Fox Business in your free time and then regurgitating what you hear on the assignments.
Has discussions about the chapter and events related to the chapters. Also likes to include personal life into the discussions that holds zero value. Discussions don't hold value as well because they're things we ultimately cannot change unless you have immense wealth and influence. Class is a waste of time.
I feel very honored to have been able to have Professor Tokarev. It's always special to learn from a teacher that is very knowledgeable on the topic and can give first hand experience! I learned a lot in this class. Just know that this is a heavy homework class; stay on top of things. Otherwise, be respectful and willing to learn and you'll be fine
Good professor, the classes just get repetitive. Lots of reading and video watching for the lectures, but he says a lot of things that make sense. Overall, it's a decent course.
The way that the course is set up online can make you easily forget about due dates, as he does not use the weekly folders. All assignments are assigned at the beginning of the semester and rarely mentioned again. They are not very difficult, the hard part is to remember them. The lectures are thought-provoking and important for class success.
Professor Tokarev is ironically hilarious and smarter than his own good. Definitely not as hard as he comes off. Much like in job training he comes off strong but as long as you come to class, and do the homework you will be fine. Book chapters are very short and informative. No electronics in class, he has a big no no policy on being late.
Not a hard course, just pay attention in class and use the given resources
There is a good variety of homework and assignments, and he is very passionate about what he teaches.
Dr. Tokarev is very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. Be prepared to read and reflect weekly.
The professor has a good understanding of the topic discussed, but pushes his ideology. Out-of-class assignments/ videos are unreasonable, commonly has multiple videos that can take multiple hours to complete. It can be hard to balance this class with multiple other classes.
Don't miss your first day of class as he will explain everything about the course, homework, and answers all the questions you have. He is a good Professor. If you have something concern about homework, just take to him and he will help you. Come to class prepare with note and Don't late.
Professor Tokarev is highly passionate about economics and greatly cares about this class. He is an old school guy, but he is honest and shows his integrity in every class and lecture. Be prepared to take notes and not use technology. Show up and just try in this class and you will get an A.
Love the perspective since he came from Bulgaria
Very intelligent professor with good lectures that express his point of views in a clear way. Coming from somewhere where a lot of views are opposite of the material that is taught gives a nice secondary perspective on things. Class is often missing multiple viewpoints on topics though, professor only gives his own viewpoints on things.
Engaging and thought-provoking. Teaching style=clear and passionate, reflecting his libertarian views and free enterprise. Long discussion board videos (1hr). Tests can cover materials posted online. a couple discussion boards. Can use handwritten notes on tests. Only two tests. participation=important,missing a class=500-word essay penalty.
Classes are very lecture heavy, but full of interesting ideas and content. He grades fairly, but there are limited opportunities to earn points so make sure you're on top of the material and assignments or else you could lose critical points.
Prof. Tokarev is intelligent and is interested in students. There are lots of videos to watch + the way that his BB sight is set up can be confusing. Most of the work fits into the participation grade, so you could go a while without knowing your grade.The class changes a lot which makes it seem unorganized but he likes to keep the material current
Switch your professor if you get him
Not fun class
Participate and use common sense on the pop quizzes
The professor is very old school and likes things to be done correct the first time. Something's he can grade hard while others are more laid back. I think if you want to be challenged he is a great professor.
Lots of lectures in class and you have to do lots of work outside of class, but other than that its a great course. Tokarev is a good teacher
It is lecture heavy but he makes it more of a group discussion. Being at class makes the class make way more sense. Also being active in class does too.
Stay on top of your homework and be proactive.
Professor Tokarev is a great teacher for getting the Northwood Idea across to his students. I feel that the aspects discussed throughout the class gives the audience a new perspective on the country and its government. All in all he was a great professor, but reading is mandatory every week.
A lot of reading and pop quizzes that go along with the readings.
A lot of reading expect to be quizzed or turn assignments in every class. Great person when talking 1 on 1.
Professor Tokarev is a very intelligent individual who understands his own philosophical views to a tee. He assigns a boat load of homework that fortunately is not all individual grades but aggregates to tests later in the semester. A lot of it seems unnecessary and usually just makes your life harder. Good guy with good intentions.
Make sure to be in class and participate. Also make sure to keep up with the homework and do not get behind in the class.
His class was very interesting as was he. You will be expected to do a lot of work outside of class. If he gives you the opportunity to do an essay instead of part of the final exam make sure you do it! You can use notes on quizzes and exams.
Very intelligent and interesting ideas proposed in a different view than most have ever heard. Be in class ready to take notes and participate. 90 videos of hw and videos which you need to create. Overall pretty difficult course but definitely interesting.
It is not an easy class, but if you attend all classes and participate, you will find it much easier. Try to be updated all the time with the homework and the book, and take notes. Ask questions, Tokarev will appreciate that.
Participation points are important. The 90 videos homework will be a group project (2-4ppl) submitted on a Word document by comparing notes.
Write the essay at the beginning of the semester so you don't have to take half of the final. There is also a lot of reading/ preparation for class. Lastly, there is a 90 video analysis that you have to do through the semester.
How grading works in his class is kind of odd. Its hard to tell what your grade is most of the time and how things are weighted, so its better to just do all the work you can and be on top of it in terms of due dates. Theres is a handful of group projects so make sure you have at least one person to work with
This class is difficult but very interesting. You need to be concerted in class and take many notes, that is useful. You need to be ready work with teams and do homework hard.
Buddy just yaps and expects you to know everything after talking about it once
This class is a lot of reading and material covering, the ma
Do the essay at the beginning of the semester so you don't have to take part of the final. Make sure to stay up on the 90 videos there will be a group project at the end of semester
Write the essay at the beginning of the course so you don't have to take half the exam. The 90 video analysis project is in a group and on a word doc. You don't have to turn in the paper copy.
Grading is very w
Be ready to read and take notes.
He is a good teacher but lots of assignments as long as you stay on top of it you'll do fine.
Be sure to participate
It is difficult to succeed
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It's an interesting class. You definitely learn a lot, but there is a lot of reading, he expects you to talk about and you have to analyze a lot of videos. You also have to create several videos throughout the time of the course.
Just a warning for the Freedom Seminar -- I wouldn't recommend taking it. It's such a crap shoot & very unorganized. The expectations changed frequently, and it was a very confusing class due to that.
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