Hes not that bad. He doesn't take any ****, but he is amazingly smart and you can't get anything over on him. If you want to learn take him. I learned alot. There are alot of notes, but he gives you reciew sheets for the test and goes over the material.

He's a teacher and he teaches. If you're here to learn then he's your guy. He gives a lot of reading, but I have never learned and studied for one class as I did this. He's a nice guy with a jerkish act. It's all an act, don't let him scare you.

He comes off like a ass but he knows his SH*T. I'ts very simple, do your work and you will do fine, screw around and you fail.

He is a hard teacher but very fair, lets u know up front what he is about, lowered my GPA but I did learn a lot and makes my other classes seem sooo much easer!!I do not recommend for people looking for an easy A, but you do get more bang for your buck!!!

seems hard, but test are easy im a junior with 63 credits and he was my first A.

Definetely one of the smartest professors at Hofstra but sure as hell not the easiest. I wont get an A, but I have learned a great deal. The class wont do wonders for my GPA but still worth taking if you're in college to learn.

He's one of the best professors at Hofstra. He's so easy, but I do fine. I'm not a 4.0 student but I get very well grades. If you can write well his 2 papers are easy A's. His tests are a little tricky but he gives review sheets that cover just about all.

The most I have learned in any Hofstra course! Very demanding but well worth the sacrifice. Pay close attention to directions for essays and participate. Through his experiences and knowledge he will truly change your perspective of the world.

very tough class for morons looking for an easy A. Great class for intellects looking to learn something while they are in college. yes, you actually learn in a hofstra class!

He seems mean at first but its just an act..really nice guy the test arent that hard although the first day of class he will say that they are, it is a lot of work but you will learn alot!

He will increase your knowledge by alot. He will make you so glad to be American, based on how bad some other countries have it, but you'll also see how if we don't fix our small problems the country will go right down the drain. Warning: GPA will go down

He isn't as difficult as people say, just do all of the work and don't save the NY Times project to the last minute. He really knows his stuff. only one problem if you and him disagree on something he is very stubborn and if you are actually wrong he will make you look stupid in front of the class.

hands down the best professor at Hofstra. Very intelligent. the course is demanding, A LOT OF READING and INFORMATION. an easy A, but you need to put forth time and effort. i learned more in this class than any other class. interesting class, plus he's funny. i like him a lot.

he knows a lot about the subject and really wants his students to learn. take him if youre serious about learning

I've recently transferred and I have been to 3 colleges. Dr. Saff has been my favorite professor of all times. I miss him.

Dr. Saff is a great professor. His class is very hard work. What you put into it is what you'll get out of it. He's extremely sarcastic and funny. If you're looking for an easy A don't take him, but if you would like to actually get an education for the $100k+ you're giving to hofstra, take this professor!

He tries not to teach you facts and figures from a book. But it’s a story a meaning to the numbers on the page. It is an interesting class and it can take you out of the other mundane classes. OH the puchline lots of readings and you get the grade you deserve nothing more as it should be.

this is not an easy A!!If your looking for an easy class look somewhere else. the class was hard and he was demanding.u must be in class taking notes or else u'll be lost. Theres alot of material that he covers and he puts alot of stuff on blackboard regularly, its ALOT of reading. He's nice once u get passed all of the work.

Dr. Saff is a great professor. He's EXTREMELY approachable and very intelligent. He wants the students to participate and show up for class. While that's not a guaranteed A in the class or on the exams, it is a huge advantage. He is also very good looking for an older guy. The accent doesn't hurt.

Great professor, extremely smart and approachable.

Good teacher. Take him!

Professor Saff gives his students the grade they deserve. If you want to learn and are willing to put in the work, you'll get an A.

ECO majors: do not take GEOG135 as an economics elective. the class is basically a survey of stuff you should already know about the world. saff is incredibly arrogant and makes offensive comments just to gauge your reaction. we really didn't do anything all semester. you're much better off taking an actual ECO elective and learning something.

Saff is very good. If you want to take a class and not do any work and get an A, don't take a class with Saff. Saff tries to intimidate you with the fact that his tests are so hard and the essays and questions are bad but really it's just like any other class.

Brilliant man. He loves to kid around, he''s very witty, and answers student's questions to the best of his ability. For all the negative comments about him, those students simply did not prepare themselves for this class. It is demanding, but very rewarding. Every class was incredibly interesting. Take him.

Excellent Professor. Has great knowledge regarding subject matter, transfers that to students. Extremely clear and detailed. Very interesting class "even in the summer". Must recommend.

I will say this. I have been at Hofstra for 4 semesters and have taken 21 classes. I have received an A in 19 of them. I took this class with Dr. Saff my Fall semester of Freshman year. I did not receive an A. Honestly, the class didn't make much sense to me. It's based on a midterm (40%) and a final (60%). He was condescending. Avoid if possible.

NOTE: im interested in the subject (its my major)funny professor though he kinda teased students in a way especially me because of my age. i never read the book. attend every class if possible and take notes. if you really dont understand KEEP asking! he likes it when you participate. study for the final! and talk to the student aid if there is one

He is very arrogant but will admit when he is wrong (which is rare) but fortunately he has the knowledge to back his 'tude. He gives you a copy of his slides. His tests are hard but his study guides are very specific.He expects a lot from his students but he provides the tool to deliver.

Very cool teacher. Funny and informal in the classroom. Class was by no means easy but it was possible to do well if you put in the effort. Very interesting and worthwhile class.

No hw, no papers, 3 essay exams that are not hard. Wants you to read a book and the final is based on it, just skim it and you'll be fine. Got an A in the class. He got mixed reviews but is not bad. He likes to kid around at times and he's not mean or rude, its just his humor. Take this class! Fulfilled my IS requirement and it was interesting too

Dr. Saff is truly keeps student's best interest as his number one priority. He is really knowledgable about globalization and is passionate about educating regarding the benefits and failures of globalization and its impact on humans. I learned lots of information from Dr. Saff and am looking forward to taking his class again in the spring.

Dr Saff doesn't beat around the bush(men). Read the book. Prepare your test answers before walking into the exams. Don't wing it based on what you've studiedretained. He has high expectations, and he'll weed out the people he thinks aren't making an effort. He's very knowledgeable, at times funny, do what he expects and you'll be fine. Good luck.

Pretty fair. Globalization is very relevant for our future. Good class.

Took his class about global film and the US economy. Really enjoyed the class. He Wanted participation and discussion. Interesting movies, a good experience.

Took this as online summer course. About half the grade was participation on Blackboard and 2 exams. Got the questions in advance and if you prepared it was not too hard to do well - it is open book! Learned a lot, but defiantely not an easy A. But you can do well if you do the reading.

Great Professor, do the work and you will get a good grade. Gives review before tests. Very knowledgeable and the class is interesting!

Homeworks and exams did take effort, but they were completely doable. You learn a lot in this class and Dr. Saff is very knowledgeable and helpful about the topics presented. I took him twice -- once in class and once online. He is very approachable outside. I saw him quite often during office hours always with fantastic results.

I took him online and was nervous at first. He responded pretty quickly to any question and truly cared which made the course stress free. If he appreciates your efforts, he will go out of his way to tell you so, which was a first for me. The workload wasn't bad but you really need to keep up with the reading, assignments and discussion boards.

Dr. Saff is interesting and funny in class. His office hours were so very helpful in so many ways I wouldn't know where to begin. From day one whether declaring my major to study abroad to planning for grad school. I feel like I planned out my life in his office.

Thanks for the A!!!!!

He's Tony the Tiger Grrrrrrrreat. Ditto on the A - thank you Dr. Saff.

Great online class. Really enjoyed the summer class, learned a lot and he was very helpful. Gave extra credit opportunities. As long as you put in the work you can do well.

He expects you to do the work, but encourages you to do well. It was my first online class and I enjoyed it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I really like this class because the prof. and content is very thought-provoking and interesting.

Classes are good and he puts the lectures online. Gives study guides that make the exams clear. He takes questions in class and likes participation. The class is also relevant and interesting and he is not biased to any view.I would take him again,

He is very direct and ordered. You do the work, follow directions and it is not hard to do well. Drops the lowest grade and gives study guides and has review sessions. Also really funny and available for advising and to answer questions. Second class with him.

No complaints, except I guess that he does not end class early or cancel any classes. Only joking, good prof though and I learnt a lot. Interesting for a quantitive reasoning class.

I think he said that he writes all the bad reviews on RMP himself to get less bad students. So don't believe the bad reviews, as he is pretty good. Sorry to go against his interests, but I liked him.

He was extremely funny & his class was very interesting

Prof Saff is a true visionary. Good lectures, class discussions, and an engaging teaching style, He transforms complex ideas into easy concepts. His passion for the subject matter is contagious and we are encouraged to explore and think critically. You get out what you put in, worth the effort.

Professor Staff is an amazing instructor. His lectures are informative and inspirational plus he has a great sense of humor. He is kind, funny and very much respected. But if you DO NOT study, you will receive a low grade. You must be interested and attentive in class and make sure to read through all the modules, understand it and ASK questions :)

Honestly one of the best professors I have had. He is really relaxed, and will help you if you need. He really does care

He cares about his students even if they don't notice. He wants them to succeed but will not do the work for them since he knows they're smart. He wants students to ask questions about anything and tries to keep lectures topical. It's not a challenging class. Just show up and take notes. He has very dry humor, so don't be surprised by his jokes.

I questioned my sanity in this class.The topic itself is very heavy to digest because there is so much information, you will definitely learn in this class. 3 tests, he drops the lowest score, participation heavy. Passive aggressive.Lenient. Dry humor- I found very funny. So much reading. No excuses come to class! Show you care.Wonderful professor.

Very interesting lectures. Teaches information that you'll actually end up using in the real world. Only graded on three tests which could be overwhelming to some. Drops the lowest test grade but is a tough grader. If you participate consistently and show up to class, he'll give you a grade boost. It's a tough class but you really do learn a lot.

Lectures are fun and you learn a lot. He sometimes, kinda, goes off topic. One time he was speaking about how and why to become a plumber! But he related how this would protect you from outsourcing of jobs - so comes back to topic of the class. I did learn much from this class. He's a chill guy and would recommend.

PHENOMENAL professor. Made the class real because of his experience working in urban planning. Brought positive vibes and great thoughts to the classroom. Taught me so much not only for the sake of exams but for LIFE and my CAREER. Also, he's HILARIOUS. 3 exams (Study! can be hard if not prepared). Don't buy the book. Take him!

My favorite class my freshman year. Now I am ready to graduate. His expectations were clear, and he wasnt a difficult grader. Very understanding of students needs and a very interesting lecturer. Knows a lot about geography.

Professor Saff is one of the best professors I have had to date! He cares about his students & has so much passion for global studies... it makes the class that much more enjoyable. As long as you attend lecture & put in effort into his tests you will pass the class with flying colors. I could not recommend Saff & his class enough!!!!!!

Professor Saff is an incredible teacher. His class is interactive and he is extremely knowledgeable. He is understanding of students circumstances. I have learned so much in an intro level course.

Professor Saff is a passionate and knowledgeable guy. I learned much from his lectures and enjoyed conversations with him outside of class during office hours. The class is based solely on 3 exams, but he drops the lowest grade if you do well on the other 2, fair and clear-cut system. Would take him again.

Dr. Saff is an excellent professor and this course was very rewarding and sparked a lot of curiosity surrounding global systems. The class is challenging, but that's how college should be and it's not challenging not to the point where you are putting in an unreasonable amount of work. Come to class, take notes, and pay attention and you will pass.

I for one thoroughly enjoyed his class. He encourages open discussion, debate and hearing viewpoints from students. He keeps it real, has a ton of wisdom and has high energy. I would highly recommend.

Very interesting online class. His notes and media was interesting to watch and overall you learn a lot about different urban problems in poor countries. Not too difficult to do well, gives extra credit opportunities.

This class is challenging but rewarding.

easy peasy lemon squeezy

He is an amazing professor. He is passionate and insightful and his lectures are amazing. there is a lot to read and you have to read to get a good grade. But honestly, this was one of the best classes I have taken. Not good choice for slackers, you have to do the work and unlike some other professors he never cancelled any classes or ended early.

You will learn a lot about the subject and Prof. Saff is very knowledgable and caring. There are only 3 exams, lowest score dropped, and no other work. Definitely do the readings and pay attention in class because that may pop up on the tests. You MUST be interested and willing to work for your grade or you will not pass.

Did this as a online summer class. He is clear on what he expects and if you do the material you can do well. Seems a lot at first but his study guides really shows what you need to study. Well organized class and offers extra credits. You also learn a lot about urban issues and cities.

Saff is legit the best. I'd always wanted to learn about global issues and took this class last semester and honestly I have zero regrets. This class completely changed how I see the world and my future in general. He has a lifetime of experience in this field. He really cares about his students.

He has definitely been my favorite professor this year, and I'm super glad I decided to take his course. I really appreciate that I know what is expected of me in this class, and that he doesn't overcomplicate the material.

I took Dr. Saff's online course for Intro to GS. It was an incredibly in-depth class with lots of readings and documentaries. Every piece he assigns has a lot of concepts you have to learn, but it was incredibly engaging and I really learned a lot. He grades off of 3 exams, but they are super easy and lots of extra credit. Just time yourself well!