2.8

Kawsi Sarfo

Ethnic Studies - York College of Pennsylvania

2.8
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
19%
Would Retake
144
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

19%

Would Retake

144

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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4

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What Students Say

His english isn't perfect, so there's confusing sentences

PS102 - 1.0 rating

All he does in talk in class

PS307 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

67%

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Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
Test heavy (17)
Lecture heavy (15)
Tough grader (13)
Graded by few things (7)
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INTRAFRICA

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AFRICCULT

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Reviews (144)
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INT143
Feb 7, 2002

LOTS OF NOTES, easy A must study all notes, must go to class! very boring!!!!

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INTROAFR
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 16, 2002

Absolutely hilarious... Rocks my world.

3.0
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INTROTOA
Nov 14, 2002

not bad if you like to take notes and study by memorization....all lecture!

2.0
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INT
Dec 16, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
AFRICA
Feb 24, 2003

You have to go to class but tells you what everything that is on the test!Easy A

3.0
2.0
INT
Feb 26, 2003

Tests are easy, you must attend every class though. Talks a little funny

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INTRO
Feb 26, 2003

He is great...the class is so incredibly easy. He has an accent but if you have a brain you can understand him! Easy A.

3.0
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INTAFRICA
Feb 26, 2003

easy class...funny jokes...drink a lot of caffine before it

5.0
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INTRAFRICA
Feb 27, 2003

I absolutely loved that class. Kwasi is a great guy, the accent adds to everything. If you can't handle it, all that shows is your lack of culture. Class is an easy A if you give satisfactory effort.

4.0
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INTAFRICA
Feb 28, 2003

Boring material, lots of writing but as long as you study it's easy. Says tests grades in order, so you know who failed and who did good.

2.0
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INT488
Mar 11, 2003

has probably had the same notes from the 70s. i hated the class

4.0
1.0
INTAF
Mar 12, 2003

His accent is great! Class is all notes-study them and you have an instant A.

1.0
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AFRICA
Mar 17, 2003

Horrible teacher. His tests were never on what he said..Hates Americans

4.0
1.0
INTROAFR
Mar 18, 2003

Easy, easy class, just memorize the notes and they are EXACTLY what is on the exam. Just don't expect to get much out of it. Notes are from like 1975.

1.0
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HIS
Mar 25, 2003

No Comments

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INT143
Apr 2, 2003

good teacher, class is all notes though. tests are very detailed and on a ton of information at once...you just need to memorize the notes he gives you.

5.0
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AFRICA
Apr 8, 2003

just remember, YOU MAKE YOUR OWN BED!!! is his line, test are easy if u study notes well, I had an 83 average but since i went to class i ended up with a 93

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INT143
Apr 10, 2003

boring...bring a pillow or a coloring book or something...not a hard teacher if you study, which i didn't

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INT
Apr 30, 2003

He is a very good teacher. The tests are easy, take this class for an easy A . He treats everyone equally and explains everything, he knows a lot about what he teaches and isn't just reading his notes. READ YOUR NOTES AND EXPECT AN A .

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AFRICA
May 14, 2003

Class is all on overhead-no stories or anything boring! Tells you wrong stuff for tests. I would not take again.

3.0
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INTAFRICA
May 18, 2003

Hahaha.. Kwasi!! My friend and I passed notes all the friggen time. Just memorize his overhead from 1902 and you'll be fine. Don't miss a class. Soo boring.. and he mumbles like a madman!

2.0
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AFRICA
May 18, 2003

the class makes me laugh...easy enough...take the class, if for no other reason, just to experience the unique fashion sense of kwasi sarfo!!! and because magic overhead fairies come to fix it when it breaks...you'll feel like a scribe, but good class

4.0
2.0
INT143
Sep 3, 2003

Easy teaching style, tries to make class fun... no lecturing!!

5.0
1.0
INTAFRICA
Sep 13, 2003

KWASI SARFO is the best teacher ever. Very easy class, tests are exactly from notes. I never even got a book, no need. Good ol' Kwasi. Great class, definately take this one

5.0
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INTTOAFR
Nov 11, 2003

He is the easiest prof. all his tests come straight from the notes, dont get the book. He has lots of notes but the tests are so easy!!!

3.0
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INTAFR
Nov 18, 2003

All notes from the overhead. after a two test you should be able to decipher what you need to copy down and what not to. always show up to class also, he takes attendence every time.

3.0
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AFRICAINT
Dec 5, 2003

He is to lecture based, reading off an overhead with the lights out at 8am. He is willing to try and explain concepts to students. He also drones on putting students to sleep. The material is interesting, but presentation is horrid.

5.0
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INTROAFRI
Dec 18, 2003

His class is extremely easy if you are willing to study a little bit. He is a nice man, friendly, and helpful, but his lectures are just reading off of overheads from the 80's. He tells you exactly what to study. Easy A.

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IDONTKN
Feb 23, 2004

No Comments

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INTROAFRI
Feb 24, 2004

There are a lot of notes, and the test are exactly from the notes. You have to be willing to study, he makes me laugh though.

5.0
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AFRICA
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 10, 2004

Gives you the entire test from your notes and additional credit for showing up to class, course is a breeze just simple memorization, not tough at all.

5.0
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INT143
Mar 25, 2004

Very easy as long as you go to class. Notes are from the overhead and he tells you what is going to be on the test. If you study for about 2 hrs(even less if you're good at memorization) for each test it should be an easy A.

2.0
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INTAFRICA
Apr 1, 2004

besides the fact that i know way too much about africa now, that class was awful. so many notes my hand should have fallen off everyday. thats all it is, notes. if u study them, easy B, possible A. i didnt like him.

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INT143
Apr 2, 2004

Not a difficult class - just sit down, shut up, and copy the notes. He can be funny sometimes, other times boring - tends to overelaborate on simple points. Don't bother buying the book for this class, you'll never use it.

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INTAFRICA
Apr 5, 2004

No Comments

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INTAFRICA
Apr 15, 2004

go to class, take notes everyday and take five 50 question multiple choice test...cake walk

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AFRICA
Apr 24, 2004

He was a jerk. A blind person with no mouth could teach better than him. All he did was read off of an overhead for three months. Then he made us watch African cooking shows with Elmo for two weeks---fun! You will get a B...no more, no less.

3.0
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AFRICA
May 3, 2004

Lots and lots of notes. About 250 transparencies of notes. He's been using the same notes for the past 12 years! I have typed the notes up on my computer, so if anyone is interested in buying them off me, e-mail me at [email protected]

2.0
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AFRICA
May 6, 2004

No Comments

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INT143
May 12, 2004

Ok class. Boring. Never lets out early. Tests can be passed by memorizing the notes. Not an easy A, unless you have time to memorize all the notes.

3.0
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AFRICA
May 30, 2004

No Comments

3.0
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INTAF
May 31, 2004

This class was horrible. Kwasi is a nice guy but you can not afford to miss more than 2 classes so def DON'T take it at 8 or 9 like I did. You have to memorize ALOT of notes but tests aren't too bad if you study notes.

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AFRICA
Sep 1, 2004

this guy is an ****. I needed the class to graduate and he refused to listen to me. ****

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AFRICA
Sep 24, 2004

A really nice guy, but hard as heck to understand. He makes all these little jokes and just really cracks himself up. He gives a lot of notes, but it makes the tests easier, so it's not too bad. I'd rather have him than a language!

2.0
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AFRICA
Sep 27, 2004

Lots of freakin notes to look at for each thought provoking test. Things appear on the test that you might not have learned

4.0
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INTHST
Oct 11, 2004

A Helpful Nice Man

4.0
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INT143
Nov 8, 2004

Lots of notes but SOO easy if you study. No homework or papers, just 5 multiple-choice tests. Recommend!

4.0
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INTRO2AF
Nov 15, 2004

Sarfo is definitely a unique person, but definitely very nice and helpful as long as you are respectful in class. study all from notes for exam, dont really need text. attendance counts! show up, take notes, head home.

3.0
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INTROTOAFRICA
Nov 17, 2004

lots of notes, no papers or homework just exams. lot's of material to study for each exam STUDY STUDY STUDY exams only have 50 multiple choice out of like 10 pages of notes front and back, hard exams. show up to class, don't need to read book, just take notes and STUDY STUDY STUDY

2.0
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INTOTOAFRICA
Nov 22, 2004

awful. you read from the overhead and go for the full 50 min. His tests are hard.

2.0
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INTROAFRICA
Nov 25, 2004

Terrible teacher, works completely w/transparencies and reads directly off them, his multiple choice tests are very difficult, it's the longest 50 minutes you'll go through, take any other international studies course.

5.0
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INTROTOAFRICA
Nov 27, 2004

With a little bit of effort, this class is a guaranteed "A". Kwasi's style is a little dry, but his expectations are clear, and as long as you can attend class, take notes and study, you will be fine. Anyone who does poorly in this class obviously doesn't care about school a whole lot.

3.0
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INTROTOAFRICA
Dec 17, 2004

Lecture Test Lecture Test etc. no papers, no hmwk-which is good but he may as well not even be African b/c he never talks about it! test Q's are right from notes, attendance policy sux. could be more interesting but ends up being one of those classes where you cram and then forget!

4.0
3.0
INTROTOAFRICA
Jun 1, 2005

Notes all on overhead, not interesting for the visual learner. Never look at a map of Africa. Tests from the notes, does give hints as to what to study. Must memorize some useless things like name changes and capital changes... that is what maps are for!

5.0
2.0
INTROAFRICA
Jun 23, 2005

Easy A, show up, take the notes, read them over a few times before the test and that is it. Lets you know up front what is expected. Do the work and there is no reason not to get an A

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INTROTOAFRICA
Sep 1, 2005

Good teacher, difficult to understand due to thick accent, but a nice guy and fair grader.

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1996
Sep 4, 2005

All he did was put up transparencies and read from them. You copied, and it was tough keeping up. Class needs to be made more interesting.

5.0
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INTROAFRICA
Nov 9, 2005

Easy A if you go to class and study your notes. All of the questions come right from the notes. He adds humor to the lectures and his accent makes it interesting. I do not see why anyone would do horrible unless you don't go to class.

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INTROAFRICA
Nov 14, 2005

Have to go to class, all notes on overhead, test are kinda hard but study and its really not that bad but the tests cover alot of information,

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INTROTOAFRICA
Jul 6, 2006

Lots of notes, interesting subject.

5.0
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INTROTOAFRICA
Aug 9, 2006

He was very clear on what was going to be on tests. Everything was from overheads. Some find that boreing, I, however, found it much easier than a lot of other classes. Great guy and answers any questions.... just ask and make sure the questions are logical, not stupid... he has little time for repetitiveness.

5.0
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INT101
Nov 30, 2006

If you think this class is hard drop out of college

4.0
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INTROAFRI
Dec 3, 2006

sometimes he starts at like 8:58 and that pisses me off. it is the same thing everyday, and overheads make me sleepy. not hard to do well in if you study your notes, but i never feel like going b/c it is so repetitive.

4.0
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INTROAFRI
Jan 16, 2007

Attendance is mandatory. Class is interesting but can be very boring by taking notes on the overhead all class period. Needs to find a better way of teaching. If you study his notes, which is alot for the test, you will do fine. All questions come straight from notes.

5.0
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AFRIC1
Mar 29, 2007

Very laughable and laid back guy. Gives a ton of notes and all from overhead. 5 tests and all multiple choice. No papers or presentations. Take Africa!

5.0
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AFRIC1
Apr 2, 2007

Greatest teacher of all time

4.0
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INT143
Jul 20, 2007

Take Africa with Sarfo...He is Great! His tests are directly from the overhead class notes. You don't need to buy the book, I never opened mine! Attendance is mandatory. He doesn't give homework or projects, just the tests. If you go to class and study your notes and memorize what he tells you to know for the test you will easily get an A.

1.0
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INTROAFRI
Dec 17, 2007

the worst professor i have ever had at ycp. biggest jerk you will ever meet. does not care about his students. the end.

5.0
1.0
INTROAFRI
Jan 28, 2008

Brilliant...The man is a genius.

3.0
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INTROAFR
Feb 25, 2008

This professor was horrible. Just lectures from the overhead. Has had the same notes for like 40 years but even if you get them from someone else you can't miss class or you fail. THIS CLASS SUCKS! tests are pure memorization. Oh, and everyone is ****. All I can say is- Worst. Class. EVER.

4.0
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AFRINTR
Oct 3, 2008

I don't understand some people... Dr. Sarfo is awesome. He loves what he teaches and is willing to talk with you after class if you have any questions. Class is based off of five exams (50 multiple choice) Questions are right from the notes! the txt book is not necessary!! If you study all the notes you take from clas, you will get an A on the exam

2.0
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AFRIC101
Nov 18, 2008

Attendance is mandatory. Do not buy book. Tests are all memorization. The only thing this class id good for is if you have a photographic memory. Take the class at your own risk

5.0
1.0
INTROAFR
Nov 19, 2008

Seriously, this class is NOT AT ALL as bad as people are saying it is on here. You should not get a grade lower than a B. Sounds to me like some people do not put fourth some studying time, which you can easily ace his exams if you look at the notes! NO papers no need to buy the book=] Take the class its an easy ADR

4.0
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INT143
Dec 28, 2008

Very good teacher. Study his overhead slides, and you should do fine on his tests. I highly recommend taking this professor.

2.0
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AFRIC143
Apr 5, 2009

Have to go to class. Go to class and takes notes down from hand written slides. Boring. He does make some funny jokes, but soooooo boring. Test suck 50 multiple choice, and i know it doesn't sound bad, BUT it does. But other then that no homework but he is the only teacher so have fun

1.0
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AFRICCULT
Oct 21, 2009

Rude, distant to needs/questions/problems. he goes through the motions and only cares about taking attendance. would NOT recommend EVER

2.0
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INT104
Nov 29, 2009

Do not take this class! Very boring. All he does is read from the overhead notes that he has had for 20 years.If there is no other option,get the notes from someone who had the class in previous years!-as they have not changed! Then just show up for your 10% attendance grade and chill while everyone else around you is developing carpal tunnel.

4.0
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AFGOVPOL
Dec 7, 2009

Professor Sarfo is a brilliant man. He knows exactly what he is talking about. Although his notes may be the same notes that he has used in previous years - HISTORY doesn't change people! It's a FACTS class. Study the notes and don't miss class! If you memorize the notes you will ACE his test no problem. Don't take if you are looking for a cheap A

3.0
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INT143
May 6, 2010

He does not use the book at all. Attendance is extremely important for notes and it is 10% of the grade. Lots of notes almost every class but he knows what he is teaching extremely well. Take all the notes even if it doesn't seem important. He gives you what you need to know for the test and if you study you should get no lower then a B

2.0
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PS143
Dec 3, 2010

He seems to be a nice teacher but it's important to remember that teaching is not just about giving notes; it's about making sure the students have a greater grasp on the subject than before. I just do not see that happening in the class. He does give a unique insight into the subject because he is from Africa, but his teaching lacks interaction.

2.0
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PS143
Dec 3, 2010

I did not enjoy the class, if only for the facts that the notes are forced-fed and at a rapid pace, there is little to no interaction between teacher and student, and his demeanor is very polarizing. Some like him but many do not. He gives a unique perspective on the subject but I feel that the experience was tarnished somehow.

3.0
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INT143
Dec 6, 2010

NOTES NOTES NOTES. all he does is give notes on an overhead projector and show an occasional movie from the 80s. Very boring, hard to get motivated to go to class. The only thing that kept me going was attendance was 10% of the grade

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AFRICAFRI
Dec 7, 2010

Do Not Take this Class! He is the worse teacher I ever had. You have lots of tests, and thats all...ooh and the tests come from notes..lots and lots of notes off an overhead! I studied for these tests and still couldnt get an A. Very Hard. Very Boring! I asked to see my test one day at the end of class, instead of just the grade, and he told me No.

2.0
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INT146
Dec 8, 2010

Does not seem very interested in helping students. hard on the whole class if a few people dont do well. does not even check e-mail.

3.0
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INT143
Apr 5, 2011

I ended up loving this class. He repeats himself a lot and you arent allowed to miss any class. If you miss 3 days 10% is taken off your grade. He tells you exactly what to study for the tests. You watch movies towards the end of the semester alot. I would recommend him for anyone trying to get out of taking a language.

2.0
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INT143
May 1, 2011

Hand writen notes every day unless you bring your cp. He still uses an overhead projector and hand writen slides. Very dry and boring. Makes rude comments and makes it known that if you do not come to class you are lazy and will fail. Attendance is mandatory; miss 3 classes and your grade gets dropped 10% no questions asked. Would not recomend.

3.0
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INT143
Oct 12, 2011

Intro to Africa - It's strict memorization. Copy his notes exactly and study what he tells you to, and you'll do fine. His attendance policy is a little unfair. Other than that it's an easy class so long as you study. Requires next to no out of class work aside from 1-2 hours of studying before exams. Do not buy the textbook, you won't need it.

4.0
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HISTHIST
Nov 13, 2011

Show upto class take notes from handwritten slides on the projector. he tells you exactly what to study on for the test. Show up and put in a little effort and you will get an a. Attendance is mandatory but its college, dont be a slack and you will do fine. Would take another class by him.

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INT143
Dec 1, 2011

This sucked! He calls the class stupid all the time, puts us down. The tests are horrible.The y good thng is that if you go to class everyday you get 10 points added on at the end.

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PS143
Mar 8, 2012

Not a big fan considering all of the notes are somewhere between 10-15 years old. Personable enough, but probably should stick to teaching Law instead. At least then the old dusty notes apply.

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INT143
Oct 9, 2012

Legitimately one of the worst classes I've ever taken. I was so excited to take this course & am so disappointed. The material is incredibly outdated and his teaching style of pure lecture is horrendous for a class like this. You could not pay me enough money to take this professor again.

4.0
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INT143
Oct 19, 2012

Show up to class, take notes, study. It's as simple as that to pass the class. He tells you exactly what's on the exams (50 multiple choice questions). His sense of humor is dry, but funny. He expects the students to be mentally present during class, and is a helpful resource. People who fail simply don't study or show up.

4.0
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PS407
Dec 12, 2012

classic sarfo. notes from overhead all class. tells what is exactly on test. tests were short answer.

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INTAFRI
Dec 27, 2012

Hes kind of annoying, says things that do not matter but if you just copy the notes directly from the over head and study what he tells you in the review you should get an A in the class. Its strictly a memorizing course, DO NOT BUY THE BOOK

4.0
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INTAFR
Apr 4, 2013

Notes are all from an overhead and thats all you do all class (nice to see I'm paying thousands to copy off of an overhead). Only grades are 5 tests and a final. Tests are MC. Don't buy the book, he's working on his own. Study and you'll do fine. Oh and attendance is mandatory and you don't get a SINGLE freebee so your grade drops 3% per absence.

2.0
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INT143
Grade: A+
Aug 16, 2013

Unless you absolutely must take this class, don't. You literally will be wasting your money to have a professor read off of his overheads at a rapid rate. It's not hard to get an A as long as you write down the notes, but it is not enjoyable in the least. Avoid at all costs.

2.0
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INT143
Dec 9, 2013

Boring class. You copy his hand written notes off the overhead every class all semester. Hard to understand.

5.0
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INT143
Dec 13, 2013

Professor Sarfo is a brilliant man, and passionate about what he teaches! The class is a breeze, strictly notes and then tests, and he outlines for you exactly what will be on the test. Attendance is mandatory which sucks, but other than that the class is super easy. Dr Sarfo is extremely nice and helpful too, as long as you're respectful

5.0
1.0
INT143
Mar 14, 2014

EASY CLASS unless you are lazy. He is straight forward. and gives a study guide before the exam. Literally just study lecture notes. A

4.0
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INT143
Apr 11, 2014

Very easy class as long as you pay attention. Gives you a study guide before the test and everything you need to know is in the notes.

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INT143
Grade: C+
Nov 16, 2014

Dr. Sarfo is very nice. Book is not necessary for class. Tests are strictly from notes given in class. Recommend bringing laptoptablet to type notes up, it's a LOT to write. Gives study guides before tests, but recommend studying all material covered. Mandatory attendance. Very Funny, intellectual, awesome prof. DEFINTELY RECOMMEND!

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INTROAFRICA
Nov 18, 2014

If you just need an easy elective to get through, then this is for you. I have an A with a newborn at home. But if that's not your top priority don't take it. You literally just copy notes for 50 minutes. Don't buy the textbook and he's not helpful if you have questions, stick to notes.

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INTROAFRICA
Dec 1, 2014

He lectures the entire time from an overhead. He also is rude to anyone who asks a question. Often makes jokes that are insulting to your intelligence.

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INT143102
Grade: C
Apr 10, 2015

No ability to teach. Still in the ice ages, uses overhead projector and original notes from his first year at college. Total lecture and no enhancements for cultural clarity. No moddle, no response to emails, refuses to help. I had a family member funeral to attend, was told me that I would fail the test for that day if I did not attend class

4.0
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INTROAFRICA
Apr 18, 2015

He gives 5 tests and that's all there is to the class. No homework, no assignments, just tests. Each test is 50 questions and he tells you exactly what to study. The lectures are full of notes, so bring your laptop. I averages a B on tests, but he adds 10% to your grade if you attend every class.

2.0
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INT143
Grade: A-
Aug 15, 2015

Literally the worst class I've ever taken. He makes rude and insulting jokes about the class the entire period, especially if someone asks for clarification. He uses outdated hand written overhead projection sheets, and if you go to office hours for help he will tell you he is busy grading, and not help you, repeatedly.

5.0
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PS102
Nov 7, 2015

He gives you the notes and thats exactly what the test is. All his tests for global issues were multiple choice. All you have to do is read your notes and you'll pass the test. Definitely take this class.

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INT143
Grade: B+
Feb 4, 2016

Classes are taught on an overhead projector, so if you aren't in class to take the notes yourself and don't know anyone in the class- you're screwed. Tests are on THE MOST MINUTE details (some of which were only mentioned during a single mini-lecture so pay attention to everything!)

1.0
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AFRIC101
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I find it very difficult to find nice words to say about this man. Rude, disrespectful, not a help at all, will not answer emails. Dr. Sarfo has no business teaching because he does not care about the students. I was a 5th year senior when taking this class, had very good track record with passed professors. This man was evil. DO NOT TAKE

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PS307
Grade: B-
Apr 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

All he does in talk in class. All grading is based on 5 exams. Teaches on an overhead. But if you type your notes and do flash cards, you'll pass easily. Make sure you attend class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
PS102
Grade: A-
Oct 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Talks all class. Still uses a projector and clear sheets to "teach" but all he does is read off the slides, repeats what he just said, and explains nothing that he says. The slides are written in sentence format, no bulleted lists unless it's required, so there's a lot of extra information. His english isn't perfect, so there's confusing sentences.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
INT300
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2018
Would take again

It is easy if you study what he gives you. Learn the game

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PS450
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

Sarfo has become one of my favorite professors at York! Although his lectures (done on an old projector) can be a tad boring, he's really a nice guy and is very knowledgeable about almost everything in his field. As long as you study and pay attention to his lectures, you'll be fine. Attendance is mandatory! If you skip a class, you're screwed!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
1.0
PS143
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

terrible.

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

AWFUL.

1.0
5.0
PS143
May 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever taken

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Run for the Hills this Professor has extrema anger, and is extremely rude. His test are on his old Projector and his writing and spelling looks like it was done by a three-year-old. This is the worst professor I have ever had in my life. Whatever you do do not take this mans class. I drop this class because hes unprofessional.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

We just witnessed this professor flip out on a few students in our class. Hes rude and out of control running amok on campus and getting away with it. He does whatever he wants to, and makes your life impossible. His class is overly hard for absolutely no reason. He does not test or teach out of the required book. And he makes things up as he goes

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PS143
Grade: B+
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

If you're taking any of his law classes expect to take lots and LOTS of notes. All 5 tests are based on only the notes and theres not other grades but the 5 test he gives throughout the semester. If you ask a question he tends to be condescending, although as the semester progresses he relaxes a bit on that. I'd say 6/10.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PS307
Grade: B
Nov 4, 2019
Would take again

5 exams. All the questions come straight from the notes, don't bother buying the book for his law classes. You really have to study hard to do well. Final is extremely hard.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: C-
Jan 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor was horrible, I bought the book for class and he never taught out of the book. (Run) dont take this class if you want to sleep peaceful at night!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: C
Jan 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was the worst professor I ever had! Hes very rude and condescending! Hes very hard to understand and hes not very caring for his students. I was very excited about this course when I took this minor; until I took it with Safro I wound up dropping my minor! I literally had nightmares about this class. His test or overly hard. A nasty Man!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PS143
Jan 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Geesh Sarfo is quite a character. Im surprised he still works for the College! Hes not nice and if you ask a question he will take your head off. He repeats himself very much. And uses an old overhead. His lectures are from the 1960s With some new information. Took notes and it was a book for each test basically five. Take someone else!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: C
Jan 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There is nothing good I could say about this Professors teaching abilities. The class material is completely different from the book. He reads off of his notes in class and hes extremely hard to understand! Hes also not a nice person and his test make no sense. He never responds to emails and dose not use online at all. You are warned. Dont take

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: B
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I find it very difficult to find nice words to say about this man. Hes Rude, disrespectful, not a help at all, he will not answer emails. Sarfo has no business teaching because he does not care about the students. Dr. Altman cover his behind So dont bother going to him for any help. They cover each other. This man was evil. DO NOT TAKE

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
INT146
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

this man is pure EVIL!

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
INT146
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST TEACHER EVAR!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
INT101
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

When I actually do go to class, halfway through I begin to hate God for giving me the legs that brought me there

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
INT143
Grade: B
Jul 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I think my ears were set on fire at least 100 times the sound of the fake accent made me want to kill myself! So your self a huge favor don't take this class with Kawasi! He cannot teach so he kills you with unnecessary work. If you do not listen to me youll be doing the same thing I'm doing at the end of the FALL Semester.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: B+
Jul 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Im a big believer in energy and this Professors presents is pure darkness of evil. Safro is rude and talks over you walks away from you yells at students! And his handwriting sucks in the dinosaur overhead he uses from 1980. This was a really terrible class I took and I should have listened to the reviews on this site. You are officially warned.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PS143
Grade: B-
Jul 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This man has a bad attitude take another Professor! He not nice and has no consideration for us students. He dose not answer emails. If you take classes with this Professors after reading this review I took time to write to warn you then you will learn just like we all did and you deserve your torment.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
2.0
PS307
Grade: A+
Jul 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

A great guy but a bad prof. Overhead lectures, reads his notes verbatim to you, you copy down his notes onto your notes, doesnt answer student questions, and then he tests you on those notes 5 times. Thats it. Thats the class. Easy A if you memorize the notes and a friendly guy outside of class. But a real shame he teaches like this.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PS110
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2020
Would take again

Professor Sarfo is amazing professor, he gives good feedback on written papers and his lectures are nearly word for word what's on the exam. the people who don't do well in his class either don't take notes or they don't study because its that simple.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
PS307
Grade: C+
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class consists solely of exams. if you are a bad test taker you will hate your life. you must take good notes during lectures or you wont do good. he's smart but gives bad advice when you ask for help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
PS307
Grade: C+
Oct 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

this man uses a projector. do with that what you will.

3.0
3.0
PS110
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Show up, copy his notes directly, study with Quizlet. That's all you need to pass. His test are 50 multiple choice questions copied from his notes. His commentary during his lectures is pretty entertain as well. It's not that hard honestly, but you do need to study. If you miss class often for personal reasons, don't take his class, you will fail.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
PS110
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

every time I went to class I told myself over and over with somebody Just please cough in my mouth I wish I wouldve never taken this class.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
PS110
Grade: C
Dec 2, 2022

All this class consists of is taking notes from an old fashion clear sheet projector, taking tests, and one essay. If you do take this professor I'd suggest showing up at least 10 minutes early because he won't hesitate to start before the designated time. Take someone else if you can.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PS317
Grade: D+
Dec 23, 2022

Dr. Sarfo means well but his classes are either a love it or hate it. He has a specific teaching style and if you don't learn that way, then you're done for. Your grade rests ENTIRELY on the 4/5 tests you take and your attendance. He does not do in excused absences and you only get to miss 2 before you lose at least 20 percent of your final grade.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PS102
Grade: B-
Nov 6, 2023

He loves flexing his phd but then blames the students when they perform poorly because 5/20some students got an A in a different section. Not a single 100% in my section for any exams. Not a single note is online unless he misses class. All notes are written pieces of paper that are projected on the board for you to copy. Have fun rotting.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PS260
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Sarfo is a very smart man, but he is not a good lecturer. He reads off of slides that haven't been edited since England had a king and China was the most populous nation. Exams questions are the most random, specific information from the lectures. The only way to pass is write down everything he says, and then memorize all of it. He's mean too.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PS110
Grade: C+
Mar 6, 2024

Please for the love of god do NOT take this professor if you don't have to. He is smart but not a good teacher. Attendance is 100% mandatory, he doesn't go back over notes if you missed something, he'll randomly start class 10 mins early sometimes, and he is mean. Exams consist of the most random yet specific things from his slides. Be warned.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PS110
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2024
Would take again

Attend every class, take diligent notes, and utilize resources like Unstuck ai - that's the key to doing well in Professor Sarfo's PS110 course. While the exams can be tricky, the material is manageable if you put in the work.

1.0
5.0
PS110
Grade: B
Apr 12, 2025

Be warned, he not only teaches inaccurate, biased, and propagandized information, he also does not give you enough time to copy his hastily written notes, which he disposes of after class. He actively berates students that answer incorrectly and refuses to grade according to his rubrics. Avoid this teacher if possible.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
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