Extremely knowledgeable. Good supporting website, TONS of reading. Decent tests, no surprises, great human being.

this professor will be your favorite of them all.

Great Professor got interested in the Middle East and his knowledge of that region. He is a favorite and very liked by others in his classes. Simple awesome in the way of teaching and how he brings the material to those that haven’t a clue about the history or the region. Always their for those that

Knows a lot of stuffs but can be boring at times. Interesting group work activity though.

I didn't take a class with him, but heard a lecture. The guy knows his business, and this comes from someone who knows the ME/Balkans/Caucasus well...

I took this class not knowing what to expect and learned more about Islam and Iran and the middle east than i thought i could from 1 class. His lectures are interesting but there is alot to read.

Most interesting class I ever had.

He seems like a cool guy-knows his stuff. Sometime boring, but the information is worth listening to. There's no way anyone should fail because he's so clear. Very interesting class to take.

Way easy if you do the reading. Cool films. Lectures aren't too bad either.

Class was fascinating. He gives handouts with the essay questions and ID's in advance so there are no surprises. Lets you use your notes on quizzes. Lots of reading though, but most of it is intreresting. Good class website.

Nice guy. You can tell he cares about his student's. Tons of info but very clear and helpful.

Not bad for a G.E. course. At least he tries to make it interesting.

I just took this class and I agree, its totally easy, and I didn't even attend all the classes! Just do the reading and study the stuff on the Web site and u will pass no problem.

The person from 12/7 needs to drop out of college because they are retarded. This class was very easy. Not the easiest, but not at all hard. Follow directions, put in the time, and you'll ace it like me. 12/7 just thought they were going to coast through a 100-level course and got burned. Just wait until they get a real job and see what work is.

Nice guy. Lectures are kinda' boring but he doesn't take roll. If you don't go just make sure to read and you'll be fine. It's not the easiest class in the world but with some effort you'll learn a lot and pass the class.

Is the greatest teacher I've had. He knows his material well and is able to represent the subject matter clear and unbias. You get to see the issues from different points of view. He is always willing to help. Very smart and you will learn a lot in his class. You do have to read but it's not that much, you WON'T regret taking his class.

Extremely informative class. He presented the material as objectively as possible, and the book was an excellent source of information. The book is dense, however, and there is a lot of outside reading. He lets you know EVERYTHING that will be on the pop quizzes and tests. I took this class for fun, and I strongly recommend it.

Arab-Israeli Conflict. The BEST history class I have ever taken. Provides an unbiased view of the conflicts in the middle east that will blow your mind. A bit of reading is involved, not too much homework. Tells you exactly what to study for exams and quizes. If you are extremely opinionated/religious, you may not be able to sit through this class.

You would have to try hard to fail this class! Good films and discussion.

He is an awesome professor! He knows his material very well and is passionate about the subject that it makes his lecture enjoyable.

The best teacher I have had in my life. Knows his stuff and explains it in a way that makes you not want him to stop. He isn't full of himself nor is he biased toward one point of view. The most objective and engaging class I have ever attended.

Very passionate and into history. Open minded, not biased. A lot of reading, but gives a great study guide for midterm/ final. Very interesting class & lectures.. never missed a lecture! He's awesome

The week we lost to fires threw everything off so I didn't get my second test back until the last day! Still, this class is hella easy. Just come to class (or get notes from a friend), read the book, and you'll get an A.

Interesting class!Great lecturer, uses movies to enhance topic. Go to class and you'll do great. Don't be late, listen to instructions, and he will have a great attitude. Idiots frustrate everyone.

Disregard negative comments. If you don't pass the class with a B or better, there is something wrong with you. The midterms are easy; he tells you what to study. The class is boring, but watching movies/videos eases the boredom. He is VERY passionate about his teaching and that makes it all the better. Passed the class with an A-; didn't read.

Eventhough he is not an easy professor, he is perhaps the best history professor I've ever had. He knows his material to the core and it helps that he is also in my opinion a very attractive man.

Way out in front of every other professor on campus as the nicest and easiest. Me and my roommate who is a real fool agree on this and we both got As by only going to class and never reading anythin.

Professor Y knows his stuff. After each lecture I felt smarter than I did when I first entered the classroom, but it is not an easy class. Read all assigned works and try to stay on top of the identifications, because it could be little stressful trying to remember all those "Dates." Take him.

Amazing class. Learned a lot. He is so knowledgeable about the subject and so into it. Teaching style is great. Lectures and movies. Attendance is mandatory. He can get kind of anal about the reading so try and keep up. Quizes about every other week, he will let you know when they are. 2 including about 5 ids and 1 long essay

He is a very knowledgeabe professor

Professor Yaghoubian is a great teacher. He teaches a lot and has good text books for the class. You do have to work really hard in this class though if you want a decent grade. Even if you don't get an A though, you walk away learning a lot.

The easiest and hotest professor I have ever had. I never did the readings and aced everything. Dr. Y is easy on the eyes and super easy.

The only way ur passing his tests are if u read the book and do an awesome ID card. If u do that the test are REALLY easy.Use online resources, they really help!Go to class since he basically gives u all the ID info.U have one paper but its easy.Hes really funny so it helps since his class is at 8am :(

Great knowledge and passion on what he is teaching in the class. I took his class and never read the book, except in searching up items on the study guides, and passed with an A. He does require tons of reading everyweek. It is a great class and he keeps the class interesting!

He's super nice and super enthusiastic about his job. He has a lot of knowledge in what he is teaching and knows how to teach it in a way that is clear for the class. He let's you have cheat sheets on the tests and as long as you bring a cheat sheet, you'll pass the class.

I loooove Goob!!!! He is hands down my favorite professor. Soo smart, helpful, funny and he characterizes everything so it isn't boring! If its possible take him! I pray that he never retires and if he does he better clone himself or start training an undergraduate now to become Goob 2!

His knowledge about Middle East is seemingly infinite. His lectures are incredibly full of information made vivid. However, the great downside is that he has a shallow view of America. Defending America for him is just defending baseball and apple pie. How foolish. The spirit of America is in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Professor Yaghoubian knows his stuff. He is easy if your willing to put the work into the class. He has no problem helping the students, if they make it an effort to come see him during his office hours, especially concerning the paper you need to write and tests. I found him to be clear, and if needed I asked for clarification.

The best professor at CSUSB. I look forward to taking him next quarter in 594. Take him every chance you get! Super passionate and hilarious. I learned so much!

I am so happy to have been able to take this professor's class. He is really amazing. I learned a lot. And he's cute too!

Professor Yaghoubian did his best to make this class interesting. He shows many videos that go along with his lecture. What makes it boring is just that some topics are more interesting than others. He says this is an easy A but you NEED to read the book and go to class! If you read and pay attention you should be fine.

Attendance isn't mandatory, but you're foolish if you don't attend. His lectures are intense and you better like taking notes. His Exams are tough, even the one that's take-home. Quizzes are sporadic. Just in case you don't do well on quizzes or tests, attend class and engage in discussions, for participation is 10% of class grade. It helps!

Half of the class, he lectures , and other half, he plays videos(pay att.) He gives out key terms in the beginning of every lecture, which he defines during the lecture, so pay attention. If you want to get an A in his class, I recommend you get the books bc they'll help you out a lot for the tests. Grade is based on 2 midterms, 1 essay, & final.

Yaghoubian is a great guy outside of class. In class he expects the best, especially in 494. The reading is VERY heavy. Participation is 50% of final grade so it is required. Minimal work aside from that. Very challenging, but also very refreshing. He is passionate about his subject and incredibly knowledgeable. Skip him if you don't have the time.

Yaghoubian is my favorite professor I've ever had-- he's smart as hell, passionate, entertaining, and has seriously forced me to think.. better. For anyone curious about geopolitics and/or oil history: take this class. Immerse yourself in the (only) book, and you'll pass. He will make you into a smarter and better human being seemingly by osmosis.

Dr. Yaghoubian is an amazing professor, he is so passionate about history and overall educating students on any history. He wants you to care about your education & won't take slack. His lectures are informational and his tests aren't hard but aren't an easy A either.

Great teacher! Passionate and interesting. Show up to class, take notes, read you chapters and there will be no reason you won't pass. I got an A in his class, while taking 3 other classes and I have a job and a child.... so, yea.

Professor Yaghoubian is a fantastic teacher who really keeps things interesting. He made history come alive in his lectures, and I walked out of class every day with a better understanding of human civilization. Would gladly take another class with him!

One of the best professors I have taken at CSUSB. He is passionate and smart! If you show up to class, do the actual readings (In the text) you will pass! I only used one of the two books to study (TE not HR) and I got an A in his class. 2 midterms 1 final 1 easy paper. He curves and offers extra credit on tests!

One of the best professors i've taken at csusb so far... just make sure to go to every lecture as he doesn't use blackboard and its easy to fall behind. He gives extra credit on the test and if you go to class, pay attention, take notes and study there should be no reason you dont get an A :)

This was the easiest class I took. Three multiple choice exams and a paper. He shows some cool films to break up the monotony but its still gets boring.

Professor yaghoubian is awesome, he's really passionate about what he's teaching. If you pay attention in class and study the usual amount he makes sure you're prepared for any tests and quizzes he gives. I truly enjoyed his class, and looked forward to going. However I did get a little sleepy as some videos put me to sleep, but otherwise, awesome.

He is a good professor but it is hard to know your grade in the class he does not use blackboard. But just show up to class and take notes and listen and you will do fine. There is extra credit available on the test we take. We took two quizzes and 2 midterms and 1 final exam.

I've had Professor Yaghoubian a few times and he is amazing. I would say attendance is mandatory because he is lecture heavy, no power-points and doesn't use blackboard. He's passionate about the subject and very energetic. I've learned so much from him but he is very serious so NO messing around in class. Highly recommend.

This is a professor who legitimately cares about what he teaches. You will have to work for it, but it's well worth the work if the subject interests you. My class had weekly summaries of readings and two papers. Books were inexpensive, attendance is mandatory, and there is A LOT of reading.

Professor Yaghoubian is a great teacher! He had a clear syllabus that allowed us to plan out our whole semester. It is quite a bit of reading but if the topic interests you it goes by quick.

Yaghoubian is an amazing professor! He will make you work for your grade but you'll be more prepared for upper division classes. He is strict but don't be scared as he is very clear about how he grades; nothing is left for interpretation. If your a History major his classes will help you succeed.

If you are a history major, then I highly suggest taking Dr.Yaghoubian. He is deeply passionate about history, you will appreciate as a history major. He is attendance & lecture heavy, also requires notes on key terms that you can use on pop quizzes. He is also a fair grader, if you do the readings and take notes you will pass without a problem.

There is a lot of reading but he uses it on his quizzes. He gives all the study guides for the midterms and final. Definitely is passionate about Middle Eastern history and knows his stuff. His lectures are very informative and really puts things into perspective. Just make write to do the readings and not fall behind.

Professor Yaghoubian is a great professor and I'm glad I didn't drop the class because it ended up being my favorite class that I've taken. Attendance IS mandatory and there are 3 big tests and multiple little open note quizzes. He's lecture heavy but the lectures are actually very interesting and makes you want to learn more on your own time.

The one with the Russia obsession

Professor Y is an exceptional professor. I truly enjoyed his class. It was focused around lectures and he did not use any powerpoint. He is truly passionate about the subject he teaches. He can be a tough grader when it comes to exams but study as much as you can. He does not tolerate any cheating but there is no reason to use ai in his classes.

Best professor at CSUSB! Fascinating course. Challenging but very clear and fair. Recommended.

Prof. Yaghoubian is an overall good history teacher who discusses topics in an understandable way. He grades fairly and is approachable, making him easy to talk to. Sometimes, he may go on brief tangents about Islam or current-day politics that are unrelated to the course material, but it doesn't take away much from the learning experience. 4/5

Yaghoubian runs a challenging course, but engagement pays off. Lots of reading, but the workload is manageable. Unstuck AI was a lifesaver for quiz prep. Recommended if you're a focused history student.

I took this class for a requirement and ended up liking it. Professor was organized and knows the knowledge for teaching it. We got “exam jubilee” to help our scores and he gives extra credit too. Would take again if I had to.

Yaghoubian is a great professor, he is passionate about history and for teaching students about history. He cares about your education and stays on the point. Two midterms and a take/home final, with IDs and essays. Also film quizzes are multiple choice.

Lowk got a B and never bought the books. Just the online chapter outlines and lectures. Easy extra credit paper was easy.

I had him for the first time with 5840. He is not as bad as many people around the hist. dep. make him out to be. His class is a lot of work at first but you can adapt fast when you use the pre reading techniques he suggests. The best thing I did was come into the class with an open mind and avoiding any media that would be biased.