4.3

Farivar Fatemi

History - Bergen Community College

4.3
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
158
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4.3
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

158

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What Students Say

One of the best professors at BCC

HIS102003 - 5.0 rating

Love to be able to take it again ;-))

HIST101 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

96%

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Reviews (158)
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HIS101
Nov 27, 2002

Funny and entertaining but not an easy A

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HIS101102
Feb 28, 2003

Great teacher

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HISTORY
May 2, 2003

He is an excellent teacher and really easy.. very easy to understand....

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HST102
May 12, 2003

No Comments

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HIS201
Jun 8, 2003

pretty cool guy...i would recommend taking him if history isnt your greatest subject

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HISTORY
Jul 25, 2003

Prof. Fatemi is hot and funny and so smart. He knows everything.

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HST101
Aug 8, 2003

he is the best teacher ever. Very very funny and the coolest. I wish all my professors very like him. He looks so cool with his diamond earinga nd he's just the bomb

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WESTERNCIV
Sep 22, 2003

Best teacher at Bergen CC

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WESTCIV
Nov 22, 2003

he has to be the funniest prof. i ever had. he makes learning fun. he has us laughing soo much. i love going to that class. hes the best... and hes a cutie!!!

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HST
Nov 23, 2003

He's funny and cool as hell!!! and the stories he tells!!! Prof. your gonna see me next spring too.. :)

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HIS101
Nov 24, 2003

He is the best teacher...i wish every professor was as great and funny as him...its my favorite class

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HIS101
Nov 24, 2003

HE IS VERY FUNNY PROFFESSOR I SAW IN MY LIFE

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HST101
Dec 1, 2003

he good as long as i get a a lol....very funny

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WESTCIV
Dec 2, 2003

He really is one of the funniest teacher ever to teach, he gets his material accross and doesnt bs around. He is a good man, just dont say anything bad about the Yankees or he will hate you forever. If your gonna take west. civ. this is the guy to take.

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HIS101
Dec 16, 2003

cool teacher, but alot of work and one oral report yuckkk!!

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WESTCIV
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 23, 2004

Awesome professor!!! Laughed my ass off in every class.

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HIS101
Feb 24, 2004

best and funniest class i ever had. only two tests and he gives you the questions beforhand. a brilliant proffesor, definetely knows what he's talking about.

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HIS1HIS2
Feb 26, 2004

My FAVORITE Prof. of all time. Fatemi is the best, funniest...etc. Not only does he teach the material in a fun easy way, but he teaches 'life lessons' as well by sharing his life stories...I've never had a better Prof.

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WESTCIV
Mar 3, 2004

greatest learning experience. He is a great story teller and very clear on his lectures. I learned alot in his class. He is a cool dood. He made learning very exciting and also amused us at the same time. He would always address the class "People&quo

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WESTCIV
Mar 10, 2004

No Comments

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HIS101
Mar 15, 2004

He's simply the best. You can't beat him. He really makes learning fun. I never missed his class and always looked forward to do well in his class. BEST EVER.

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HISTORY
Mar 22, 2004

Awesome teacher..the only thing that sucked was the essay exams were hard as hell.

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HST101
Mar 26, 2004

No Comments

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HST101
Mar 27, 2004

No Comments

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HST101
Mar 30, 2004

THE BEST...who knew college classes would be fun???...every professor should be like fatemi..makes learnin educational and fun at the same time..had a hilarious time in his class...definitely recommended..

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HISTORY
Mar 31, 2004

Fatemi is the best professor Ive had at BCC.

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WESTCIV
Apr 14, 2004

Professor Fatemi is the best. He is a terrific storyteller and I really learned a lot in his class.

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HIS101
Apr 26, 2004

Please don't over rate him. He's not all that. In fact, he tries to be funny, but actually is rude sometimes. I definitely don't agree with the comments other people made about him. Also, he doesn't believe in B's. It's either an A or C.

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WESTCIV
May 15, 2004

this class is so easy. You should not get less than a B.

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HST101
Jun 25, 2004

I had Prof. Fatemi for Western Civ class . He was fun & 1 of the best teachers I've had at BCC. Once you do the work (and give details), you can't possibly get less than a "B". He's very fair. His essay exam is not as hard as some say.

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HISTORY
Jul 7, 2004

I had prof.Fatemi for western civi. he was the funniest teacher and made class a lot fun to attend. His clarity of the class was excellant. I would like to say thanks. He should seriously think of becoming a comedian

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HST101
Grade: B
Sep 9, 2004

He digresses too often and makes the course centred around women, when it is not a womens' study course. Serious/traditional scholars beware!

5.0
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HIS101
Oct 13, 2004

Guys great. Very laid back very nice. You really have to try to not pass his class in my opinion. Just do the essays like 1 a week and you're guarenteed to pass. Good natured guy always says "Be Nice to Someone" at the end of class.

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HIS101
Oct 25, 2004

No Comments

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HIS
Oct 27, 2004

HELPFUL AND EASY AND HIS LECTURES ARE COOL

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HIS101
Oct 27, 2004

Prof Fatemi don't listen to what any idiot has to say about your teaching skills. You are awesome, and have a great way of teaching, I have honestly learned alot from you. Keep up the good work!

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HIS101
Oct 29, 2004

Professor, don't listen to what who has to say. Come on man, you know you're a good professor. All I have to say is that you are the MAN.

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WESTERVCIV1
Dec 4, 2004

Hell of a nice guy! He's funny, uses colorful language, tells great stories that will make you laugh. His class is lots of fun cuase he makes it fun. As long as you do the writing assignments you'll get good grades. The only think I hate is the Book REPORT , that's a ****! But his class is fun!

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HIS101
Dec 20, 2004

Prof. Fatemi is an excellent professor. He knows how to teach and how to make a class fun! Just do the assignments and the book critique on time. You get the questions a week before the test. There is no excuse for you to fail.History is not my favorite subject but I learned a lot in his class!

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HISTORY101
Dec 20, 2004

MUH MAN FATEMI THE BEST

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101
Jan 11, 2005

he's frickin awesome! i hated history before his class. i'm taking he again

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HIS101
Feb 12, 2005

Very interesting person, even if you dislike history. He makes history interesting. He's fascinating to listen to and you never know what he's going to say! He is blunt and amusing! And if that's not enough, what's better than staring at a beautiful older man for an hour and a half twice a week?

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HIS102601
Feb 16, 2005

He is a fun professor. He makes my 3 hour class go by very fast. I never catch myself nodding off in his class, you do the work which is not much, go to class and you pay attention can be an A course. He's great.

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HIS101
Mar 9, 2005

Fatemi is one of the best teachers ive ever had. I learned alot from his class and he keeps his lectures fun and interesting. He often makes very good points and has a good sense of humour. I recommend him for west civ 1 and 2.Im not sure what other classes he teachs but they should be just as good.

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HIS101102
Mar 12, 2005

Fatemi is the man,yo that's my main man.he's very good at what he does as far as history as a subject,it's kind of boring but the professor makes it very interesting because of the movies that he shows in the class as well as the assigments that he gives to the students.I had him acouple of years ag

5.0
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HIS101
Grade: C
Apr 14, 2005

He is the man take him, u will love him and his class.

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HISTORY
Apr 22, 2005

YO, hes ma man, im telling you, his jokes are really funny too, and that makes you awake at least, you doesnt give a****, I even cheated in his class, he doesnt pay attention, HES GOOD take him

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HIS101
May 1, 2005

Prof. Fatemi is an excellent teacher. EVERYONE can relate to him (old, young) If you show up and take notes and do he easy weekly assignments, then you'll do fine. STUDY FOR HIS TESTS! Quality and Quantity are key! I recommend everyone take him!

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101WESCIV
May 10, 2005

SWEETHEART :) TAKE HIM YOU WILL NEVER REGRET

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HIS101
May 11, 2005

This guy is awesome.You will learn a lot from him.. HIs sotries are great.He likes to joke around with his students.Book Critique is a pain but other than that his test are easy.He tells you from day 1 there's only one class easier than his and its volleyball.

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WESTERNCIVII
May 12, 2005

I love this professor. I think hes the best history teacher I've ever had. This will sound dorky: he makes history fun (this is coming from a person who parties 3 days a week). I loved his class so much after Western Civ I, I took Western Civ II with him. Anyone taking his class should feel lucky!

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WESTCIV101
May 13, 2005

pretty good teacher, had fun in his class... dont know about any other history teacher but if you have to take history make sure this is the teacher.

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HIS101
May 15, 2005

Not only a nice professor,but is also a great comedian. West Civi is kind of boring subject, but he made the subject easy,funny and interesting all the times. He is a nice person who makes fun with all students regardless of age,gender and color.Take good notes so u can write 3 books in first exam.Don't forget to write opinion & source if required.

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WESTCIVI
May 16, 2005

A great Professor. Loved his class and I hate history...am planning to take West. Civ II with him as well. Come to class, do your work, book critique, and you'll be fine!! Makes history fun and has a wonderful sense of humor!! ;o)

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WESCIV1
May 16, 2005

I took prof Fatemi last fall and until now, I couldn't sleep without saying a good word about this man... I'll tell you-- He is one of the most wonderful, excellent, and handsome prof in BCC. I have so much respect for this teacher. He is the greatest!!! LOVED HIM A LOT :)

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WESTERNCIV
May 18, 2005

Definitely one of the best teachers in BCC! There are only 2 exams, and as long as you study for them and hand in your assignments you'll get a good grade. His class is like being at a comedy show, he makes history fun!!

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HIS101
May 19, 2005

Prof. Fattemi is the man in history,if you fail his class,you do not belong in college,you must be the stupidest student at BCC. Everybody who is reading this,take his class and do your work and you will not fail. 2 test...easy...1 book report....easy. This guy does not make the class boring but interesting and has lot of jokes. TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!

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HIS102
May 25, 2005

Fatemi's method of teaching is great and he will really get you interested in history. I hated history before taking his course and after taking it I have a new found respect for it... unfortunately his method of grading is not the best. Take him and be prepared for a lot of work which will be graded poorly, but you will enjoy his class.

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HISTORY
Jul 5, 2005

Great prof. understanding and helpfull, makes the class very interesting even if you hate history.

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WESTERNCIV
Jul 20, 2005

Oh yea, his guy is reeal cool... UNTIL you get your grade. He doesn't keep track of your marks.

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HISTORY
Aug 24, 2005

He was very interesting and animated. I really enjoyed his class b/c he made it easy to understand everything. I wasn't afraid of asking him any questions. He was really funy too!

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HST101
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2005

this teacher is awesome! def my fav teacher ever...wasnt interested in history before this but his class was basicaly the only class i looked foward to going to and actually wanted to go to. easy class, makes learning fun, and should seriously consider becoming a comedian cuz he's soooo funny! def take him if u get the chance

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WESTERNCIV
Sep 4, 2005

Fatemi's entire class is essays, which are all opinion-based. He's a good teacher for those right out of high school or those who don't care much about the class' actual content, but for those of us craving a bit more, he doesn't live up to the hype.

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WESTERNCIV
Sep 24, 2005

I dont understand how the person who wrote before me could have anything negative to say about the professor since class just started. So far, he's been great, knowledgable and preaches brotherly love!! I like him and if your smart and make an effort, you will do really good.

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WESTCIV
Sep 29, 2005

the best. just the best

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WESTERNCIV
Oct 14, 2005

This Guy Is The Man.. You will learn a lot and makes the class fun..

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HIS101
Oct 22, 2005

well. what can i say.... great professor ever. you know whats the key? FUN. he makes the class FUN and thats what every student expects from a teacher because you won't fall asleep at all. he makes history fun, so take him, go.., close this window and add his class on web advisor.

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WSTCIV101
Nov 22, 2005

He is a great prf. class time goes fast and every class is a movie. 2 papers a week and a book rep.tests are all essay, hes funny and i think you should take him. He's laid back and I really liked his class.Hes good looking too!

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HISTORY
Dec 2, 2005

he's a cool guy, makes jokes, makes you laugh and gives out tomato paste coupons for correct answers, he a good teacher knows his stuff good prof!

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WESTERNCIV
Dec 20, 2005

Real cool and funny and a great class until you get your grade. Tests are all essays and he LOVES bs cause he doesnt really read them, he just grades based on length. He lets you out early and wont show up because he doesnt care. I really tried and got a C when I deserved an A. Called him about it and he insulted me and told me my work was crap.

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HIS101
Jan 10, 2006

If you don`t get at least B in his class just quit college:)

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HIS101
Feb 1, 2006

thanx for the grade Fatemi is really cool and funny he is understandable and his teaching techniques is really helpful if you fail the class quit college

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WESCIV
Feb 13, 2006

Yo Straight If you think this guy is bad teacher your a god damn A**hole. easiest teahcer i ever had. I missed his class 4 times didnt study for test. I just did the easy ass homework. ANd final paper and i got a B

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WESTCIVI
Apr 20, 2006

very easy proffesor i ever had, Just do your work and you will do good

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HIS101
Apr 28, 2006

he is very nice teacher. just do your home work. i like him. beacuse he is very easy prof. in the BCC. PLS take his class.

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HIS102
Jun 11, 2006

BEST PROF SINCE K.SULLIVAN! IF YOU WANNA LEARN SOMETHING, TAKE HIM, HE'S FAIR, TALKS TO YOU LIKE AN ADULT AND FUNNY. GREAT GUY ALL AROUND. TAKE HIS CLASS!

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HIS
Aug 11, 2006

No Comments

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HIS101
Oct 14, 2006

I really liked this professor because I actually learned something, in 102, I hardly learned anything. Great professor. Only one paper which has to be 7 pgs. long. I got a B. Most students will earn a B. Papers every week only a page. He makes his class alot of fun and very laughable!!! TAKE HIM!!!

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HIST101
Dec 6, 2006

Took 2 classes with him. Fatemi, you are the man!!! If u need an A take Fatemi. 2 exams, gives u the questions to prepare a week before the exam. 1 book report paper. Every week he assigns a women in history of the period being discussed. Sounds like lots of work, but is not. He makes u laugh&learn. Oh yeah u will learn more than just history

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HIS101
Dec 6, 2006

he is the best techer anf the funniest man i had ever met. i just wait every week to go to his class and wonder what nice story he is going to say about his past life ...funny not boring. he is very practical man. he never hates any one not even a"patel"

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HIS101
Dec 14, 2006

this prof is a hard-grader,, take him at your own risk, yes you will learn a lot, but what is the point is u dont get a good grade for the work...

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HIS101
Dec 27, 2006

This prof is the best!!! you actually learn in his class,, his open essay test are hard,,but if you study and write a full books whorth, you will get a good grade... Just show him you care,, b/c he cares about his students and has a good heart :0)

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HIS102
May 4, 2007

Very funny and personable. Clear lectures, answers questions clearly. However, he compresses info (easier to learn but less info). Stresses overall concepts + impact of history over dates/names. Essay tests are half the grade; he gives the q's before the test so he expects good answers. Other half of grading = easy assignments. Overall, noy bad.

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HIST101
Dec 3, 2007

This is by far the best professor you will take at BCC. He has great methods of teaching and makes all the material clear and informative. Always makes it fun and is a easy grader, it is impossbile to get anythin lower than a B+ unless youre lazy. In short, if you care, he'll care and you will have a great experience all in all =)

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HIS101
Jan 1, 2008

Too much work for an elective credit. There's two research papers and homework assigned every class. The tests are essays, which he gives you a list of 10 questions in the review and 5 of them are on the test. You have to find the answers to the review questions yourself from the textbook. Tough grader must memorize essay questions word for word.

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HIS101
Jan 3, 2008

this guy is a piece of trash man. will count you absent if ur a few minutes late more than 3 absences from class or tardies and your grade goes down a full letter grade. mad work too tells you to find answers for review sheets out of the book. tests are HARD dolce for his 102 was a lot better

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HIST101
Jan 20, 2008

His is the easiest prof! but hard grader.. one page 2 assignments every week and a research paper which is a book critique. also he gives 2 tests which are in essay form. he expects you to write alot in the tests or he lowers your grade.....I did all the work but got a C, the highest grade in class was B. he is a really tough grader...

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HIST101
Jan 31, 2008

No Comments

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HIST101
May 9, 2008

This professor is the best! not only do you learn about history but many other fun subjects too. a little more assigments than usual but there not that hard to get through them. I really enjoyed being in his class. funny, laid back, and has a good heart :) and if theres alot of students in the class he wont make you do the oral presentation! cool b

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HIST101
Sep 4, 2008

He is the best teacher. there is not a lot of work at all he only assigns two 1 page papers a week, which are extremely easy. Theres two tests with only essays, but he gives the questions before hand. he does expect you to give good, and in depth answers though. Theres only one "research paper" but its on a book of your choice! hes a great guy

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HIS101
Oct 16, 2008

great teacher!! best teacher in BCC!! take him if u want an easy a

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WECIV101
Nov 6, 2008

This guy was too easy, almost to the point of where the class learned nothing. We bought a textbook, and told to read it, but no tests were given that reflected what we read.

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HIS101
Nov 7, 2008

Fatemi is da bomb... He is funny as hell but he is a bit rough on grading. I highly recommend him... Wesern civ 101

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HIST101
Nov 21, 2008

One of the best teachers I have ever had makes you interested in history. His lectures are witty and informative and he always lets us out of class pretty early. He gives prizes for A's so don't be surprised if you get a coupon for a free jar of tomato sauce.

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HISTO101
Dec 2, 2008

i seriously love professor fatemi.. hes an awesome guy, the papers that he gives every week, as long as you do them and fit the criteria, you get an A.. i dont even think he reads them. hes very down to earth and a really cool guy.. take himm!!! i enjoyed his class soo much, im taking him again for western civ 2

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H101
Dec 20, 2008

Worst teacher ever!!!

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HIS101
Jan 5, 2009

Fatemi is the greatest teacher I ever had.and I'am one who hates school he actually made me WANT to go to his classes.keeps you interested.Small summaries are due weekly only 2 tests based on essays but easy because the way he teaches.note taking is vital as well.social person but straight forward type of guy and very comedic!not afraid to fail you

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HIS101
Aug 17, 2009

Prof. Fatemi is the best. He is cool but don't get me wrong...he lectures and gets you interested. Before his class I couldn't care less about West civ. I would def take him again and again....

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HIST101
Sep 4, 2009

best teacher in bergen if u fail this class u should stop going to school 2 papers 1 page due every week easy as cake clear lectures makes class fun teaches wat he has to teach and sends u on ur way tests are only hard if u dont pay attention very cool guy wish he taugh more classes

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HIST102
Nov 20, 2009

Fatemi is the best teacher at Bergen. He is funny, hip, nd cool nd gives interesting lectures.. i loved going to his class nd he made history fun nd interesting!! It is impossible to fail this class.You have to be stupid to fail!! I loved his class so much i took him again for West Civ 2. FATEMI ROCKS..LOVEE HIM!!!!

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HIS101
Nov 21, 2009

he is the best professor i got.

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WESTCIV
Nov 25, 2009

BOOK is pretty much NOT NEEDED!great professor VERY humorus and down to earth kinda guy loved attending his classes

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HIST101
Dec 23, 2009

Great class. He's very funny, knows his material, makes jokes, tells funny stories, and has videos at the end of the class, at least the one I took.

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HIST101
Jan 28, 2010

best teacher i have ever had. made me actually want to go to class. if i could take him for every single class, i would.

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HIST101
Feb 12, 2010

He makes me laugh!

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HIS101
Apr 10, 2010

He is really nice, and funny. He always makes his class interesting. I always wanted to come to class. If u do the work u will get a good grade easily.

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HIS102
May 17, 2010

Best professor at bergen. Really nice and funny. He makes class interesting and enjoyable. Take him!!!

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HIS101
May 22, 2010

I took this prof for both hist class. Hes easy going not a lot of work but gives a lot of C's.

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HIST101
May 27, 2010

He is kind of tough when it comes to grading. U have to write a lot on the tests if u want an A. Study from ur notes it's all there, i didn't open the book.His class is interesting, and u can learn a lot from him..Take him, u wont regret

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HIS101
Jun 7, 2010

I hate history, but I liked his class. The lectures are interesting and easy to understand and he always tells stories. Every week there are 2 papers due. They are a page each and are on an article, movie, or woman. They are easier but annyoing to do every week. There are only 2 tests, the final and midterm. He gives you the questions ahead of time

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HIST101
Sep 14, 2010

great teacher. made coming to class fun.

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HIST101
Dec 19, 2010

Awesome teacher! I highly recommend him.

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HIS101
Jan 16, 2011

The most funniest prof. I had yet. I hate history, but this was a class I WANTED to go to every week. Takes attendance seriously. Seems rude, but that's how he is. 2 1pg paper due every week (easy but boring),7+ pg. paper, & oral report, but if class is big, he cancels it. No textbook required. A lil' hard grader. I recommend him & would take again

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HIS102
Apr 14, 2011

very good teacher. 1 page paper due every class not a big deal. 2 tests and a book report usually class is too big for an oral report. just get all your stuff done and you shouldnt have a problem. nicest teacher ever !

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HIS102
Jun 1, 2011

He's funny & entertaining that i will give him credit for and his 7 page book essay is a complete joke and u have to write 2 page essays every week, BUT be warned he prefers quantity over quality in his exams, you only get 2 exams for the entire semester and if you blow one don't expect an A+ no matter how much effort you put into the final exam.

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HIS101
Jul 19, 2011

Brilliant. His tests are somewhat difficult because he has very high expectations of your written work, but the homework is really easy and his lectures are beyond entertaining. He also has a knack for relating to his students and you can tell he really cares about each of them. Offers great insight. One of the most intelligent men I've ever met.

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3.0
HIST101
Aug 15, 2011

Professor fatemi is the best. His lectures are interesting and finny. I highly recommend him. there is not a lot of work at all he only assigns two 1 page papers a week, which are extremely easy. Theres two tests with only essays, but he gives the questions before hand. Theres only one "research paper" but its on a book of your choice!

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3.0
HIS101
Sep 8, 2011

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! NOTHING MORE TO SAY!!!!

5.0
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ABC101
Nov 1, 2011

I highly reccomend him, he's awesome! Took him last year had a blast. His assingments are easy, 2 one page papers due once a week, and a book report due at the end of the semester. Midterm and final are hard unless you study. Other than that he's by far the funniest teacher ive had

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HIS101
Nov 8, 2011

best teacher

5.0
1.0
HIS101
Nov 17, 2011

Love this teacher. You can tell he loves teaching. I would take his class again. He curses kind of a lot but not at students.

5.0
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HIST101
Nov 21, 2011

AMAZING!

5.0
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HIS101
Jan 11, 2012

Great guy, very funny. Just show up. there are only 2 tests and he gives you the questions a week in advance. Grades the tests VERY tough so take notes and study a lot and you'll get an A, if not you'll get a C

5.0
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HIST101
Jan 23, 2012

He is absolutely amazing professor. He goes semi fast when it comes to the information so try to keep up if you can, if not see him for office hours and he'll be happy to help you. His work load is very manageable, one, one page assignment a week varying from current events in foreign countries to women from ancient time. I strongly recommend him

5.0
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HIS101
Apr 30, 2012

He is a great teacher! I highly recommend taking his class. I learned a lot and his assignments are easy. He only gives 2 tests, written exams, he gives you the questions a week before exam. Just make sure you study or you will get a C. Didn't really feel like I needed to buy the book for his class

5.0
2.0
HIST101
May 25, 2012

Fatemi is a great professor!! He makes his 3 hr class easy and interesting. Do all the assignments, they're an easy A and for the tests please look it all up and study it! thats the only way to pass. He said book isn't necessary but it did come in handy for tests

4.0
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HIS101
Jun 4, 2012

Awesome guy, taking him in the summer and he is so easy, I recommend taking him. Only gives out two tests (Mid term & Final). He gives out assignments that are normally due the following week. If you don't do the assignments you will fail.

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Aug 13, 2012

Great prof. he knows his stuff and he cares that you get the material.

5.0
2.0
HIS003
Nov 8, 2012

He can seem like a jerk at times but hes actually really funny and an amazing professor. He teaches everything from memory and his classes are very easy. I only have a one page paper due on a random history topic a week and he is a very easy grader. He has been working at bergen for 48 years so he knows his stuff and hes really cool

4.0
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HIS101
Nov 14, 2012

he is a nice professor ... the assignments are easy but the midterm and final are not ... other than that he is a good professor to take

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HIS101
Nov 28, 2012

Great and amazing prof. His classes are interesting and easy, the assignments are simple one page evaluations about what you learned in class. If you pay attention ( even at the most minimal you'll still get a B ) its an easy A and you leave the course with much more knowledge. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
HIS101
Dec 2, 2012

Wonderful professor! Easy assignments and very helpful ... He is very nice and funny as well... he makes a 3 hour lecture interesting and fun! Take him!

5.0
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HIST004
Dec 18, 2012

Best professor in BCC!! I learned a lot and his stories are funny. I can't wait to go to his class. Done buy the book. I bought it and never used it. He gives only 2 test (midterm and final) home works are very easy. Do them all and you will pass! Highly recommended!!

4.0
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HIST101
Dec 20, 2012

TAKE HIM! He is the BEST professor I have ever had! He is so funny and makes his class go by so fast! 3 hour evening classes only last 2 hours. NEVER use the book. 2 Easy assignments per class and only two tests, AND he tells you the questions 2 weeks prior. An easy easy A!

4.0
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HIST101
Dec 23, 2012

Fatemi is a great guy! Lectures are very interesting but his midterm and finals are very hard. To receive an A you must write about 2 pages per question. Looks for quantity over quality. You have to write 2 papers every week. Good class but impossible to recieve an A

5.0
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HIST100
Jan 22, 2013

Amazing teacher!! So funny

5.0
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HIST101
Jan 27, 2013

the work load over the course of the semester is pretty light, except when you have your midterm and final, both test will demand quite a bit of memorization. Overall he is an excellent professor who brings a great sense of humor to class, take him

5.0
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HIS101
Jun 12, 2013

He is the man!! very funny yet informative.

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HIS101
Jun 28, 2013

Very good and funny professor. but exams hes a tough grader ! you will have to at least write 5 pages per questions because he looks for quality and quantity. be sure to write good info or else you will get a low grade. other than that you will enjoy this class but its hard to get an A !

5.0
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HIST101
Nov 9, 2013

Trust the other ratings: he's fun! His attitude may seem a little rough around the edges, but he knows how to incorporate humor in his lectures! He makes ancient history easy to understand. He gives a paper for or two for students to write each week and a test once in a while, so the work is fairly light. Just be on his good side and you'll be fine

5.0
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HIS101
Dec 9, 2013

he's awesome. his sense of humor may be offensive to some, but he is hilarious. you have 2-3 weekly one page papers, the midterm, and final. he looks for "quality and quantity" in the exams, so make sure you write at least 3-4 pages each question. gives the exam questions a week before the actual exam.

4.0
2.0
HIS102
Grade: B
Jun 17, 2014

Awesome teacher with a great sense of humor. He was very understanding. Take a lot of notes because all he does is lecture. All his tests are based off his lectures and videos he puts on in class. He also gives weekly assignments that are easy to do. Overall, he is a good teacher and I would recommend him if you are willing to do the work.

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HIST101
Sep 11, 2014

BEST PROFESSOR AT BCC HANDS DOWN!! FATEMI IS THE MAN!! HE KNOWS HIS STUFF AND MAKES HISTORY SUPER EASY TO LEARN. ONE OF THE FUNNIEST GUYS IVE EVER MET. YOU DONT NEED THE TEXT BOOK! WE WATCHED A VIDEO EVERY WEEK. HE GIVES YOU A WEEK FOR THE EASIEST HW ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKES COMING TO CLASS FUN! I NEVER MISSED A DAY :)

5.0
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HIS102
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2014

Unlike most professors playing "intellectual," he knows he's not at Harvard & he'll teach accordingly. He finds the most interesting videos to show, his lectures are simple but extremely effective. I forgot almost everything I learned in most classes, but I remember everything he taught. Also, his life reminds me of the Dos Equis commercial guy.

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HIST101
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2015

Love to be able to take it again ;-))

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HIST102
Apr 23, 2015

He was very rude to students. He would point you out and make fun of you in front of the entire class. He sometimes doesnt come to class and does not let you know in advance. You have to write 2-3 1 page papers per week and have a midterm and final. I would not recommend him!!!

3.0
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HIS102
Apr 24, 2015

He always mentioned that its the easiest course in the schools history. This put my guard down. Than the first test came in and he mentioned that its the easiest test ill ever give in 50 years. He said that he doesnt read the tests. We all went in unprepared for the test and everybody got a C or worst except for few. I guess he was in a bad mood.

5.0
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HIS101
Apr 24, 2015

Pro. Fatemi is hilarious, great speaker & really knows his stuff! Always has life stories that make class more engaging and his personality is awesome! Midterm & final are so-so; have to study (it IS college) and many one page summary & opinions. Expect to have a great time with him as your instructor.

5.0
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HIS102003
Apr 29, 2015

Had him for History 101 & History 102 this semester. One of the best professors at BCC. Lectures are very informative & the best part is his unfiltered sense of humor which makes him incredibly funny. He's absolutely hilarious & doesn't take himself too seriously like many of the other wannabe Ivy League professors do at BCC. Take him!

5.0
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HIS101
Grade: B
May 6, 2015

History isn't really a strong subject for me and he was super helpful and clear during lectures. He only assigned 1 page papers every week and we have a midterm and final. If you can't write essays his tests will be difficult for you because it's strictly writing everything you know about that particular topic. I would recommend.

5.0
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102
May 12, 2015

Good, kind hearted man. The class was struggling so he assigned easy assignments for test grades so we could boost our grades. He also always asked me about my injury, nice guy.

5.0
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HIS101001
Grade: A-
Jun 29, 2015

If you need a history class that is fun with a professor who truly cares choose Professor Fatemi. I have him currently for summer 1 the guy is a genius he has a unfiltered sense of humor which makes his lectures fun. He gives one page papers per week about the subject matter studied in class he is definitely one of favorite professors.

5.0
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HIS101
Grade: B
Jul 1, 2015

I took Western Civ to Reformation with Professor Fatemi. I took his class in the summer so the course was about a month long. We wrote three 1 page papers a week. Watched DVD's once or twice a week and wrote a paper on them. Took 2 tests which were not that bad. He has a great sense of humor and made the lectures very interesting. Great professor.

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HIS101
Mar 10, 2016

Professor Fatemi is a great man to learn History from! Unlike a lot of professors I've had, he actually tells you things that have to do with real life.

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HIS101
Grade: A-
Aug 17, 2017
Would take again

Cool guy and knows his stuff! Made me like history and I never did! You won't regret taking this class with him! GO to class.

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H101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst instructor i've had in my life. Turns on some old documents from 80s and calls it a 'lecture'. Grades based on his feeling, not the achievement of the student. Useless, helpless, and shameless. Three best words that can describe this one.

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H101
Grade: A+
Oct 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Fatime was one of the best professor I had in college. He made learning so much fun and his knowledge of history was outstanding. I highly suggest everyone take his course and will remember him for rest of your life.

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Inspirational
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WESCIV
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2025
Would take again

Just do your work and participate.

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