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Dr. Buj is an excellent prof. It's too bad there aren't more like him.
Best professor I've ever had. Hands down.
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He has the ability to really make you want to listen and learn
A very nice teacher, and also veyr helpfull
Was gone before I even got out of my chair, scary, confusing, and arrogant.
he is very sexually forward, and his lectures sometimes confused me
hmm.. not bad.. kinda hot for an old dude. could be a bit into the marauoji
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Very forward, but not a bad prof. Willing to help if you seek him out.
he knows everything!
smart, funny, sarcastic, hot & hotter when someone told me he used to play in a punk band in a leather jacket & tutu
He took a dull subject and, if at all possible, made it even more so.
He doesn't just lecture, he knows what he's talking about, and he wants you to understand what he's talking about. I enjoy his teaching technique, and love for him to teach more classes.
so smart so weird, so effective. love his lecture style...he wants you to get it and like it and figure out things on your own too. had him in the summer...really want him to teach more often
He made Mesopotamia a wonderland of ancient adventures. He made the gospel writers interesting characters. He made Gilgamesh a fun dude who drank with his buddies in the forest and had sex all the time. His classes are almost exhilerating.
nothing but a little bit of sarcasm first thing in the morning... and the odd Bush insult is fairly amusing. marijuana? yeah, no doubt... but I wouldn't say he's hot... what's wrong with you guys?????
Very opinionated, fun guy.
Best prof at the UofW hands down. Explains everything incredibly clearly, makes anything he talks about interesting. I never took a single note in his class, just listened, got an A. Needs to include more 60s in music section of culture&ideas3 though.
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best prof ever!
This class is sooo interesting. This guy knows what he's doing! It's awesome that you don't alwasy have the same profs. If you pay attention in class you'll get awesome marks on tests and exams.
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I can't believe this! Buj is the worst teacher I've ever had! His tests are RIDICULOUS!
great prof, explains it all and then some, quizzes, tests and midterms are very fair. Strongly recomend him...
Absolutely brilliant orator.
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okay lectures. ridiculous hard tests. not easy to talk to.
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His lectures were brilliant to listen to, there are very few professors who show his level of enthusiasm in their material. His lectures on artists alone are worth taking the class. His tests are word for word from the lectures, and if you listen well in class you will do fine.
makes the lectures enjoyable and informative with an intellectual sence of humour that is appealing
A good guy
He's a great professor, he will help his students anyway he can.
Seems like a nice guy, and is fairly approachable. It's nice for once to attend a class where the professor actually seems passionate about that they teach, and is willing to interact with students. I would recommend him... the only downside was the final exam - whats with the mixing of the multiple choice? That's just sneaky.
BORING! Such a dopy class. University these days - you can major in GameBoy if you know how to B.S. There is no excuse for having this class, and no university should recognize this course as a credit!
Dr. Buj is such a GREAT PROF! I've never seen any other prof so passionate about teaching at the U of Windsor. He is smart and sexxxxxxy, you can't go wrong there. Buj, u get an A++ in my book.
too hard exams. Tooooo confusing questions.
ok who rated this freak hot? thats disgusting. on the other hand. this guy tests real hard, you have to go to class if you expect to get a C or above.... i'd stay away.
Exams are way to confusing and hard! i didn't feel i was being tested on material but on how well i could depher his questions.
his exams are not THAT hard. he gives you courseware and lectures on wut is important so you know wut will be on the test. his lectures are interestring and he is always enthusistic. u ppl need to give him a break
If you go to class and pay attention, he class is very easy. He gives many good examples and deffiantely takes the time to make sure everyone understands and gets others who understand to help explain things. His exams and assignments are fair, I just wish he would have graded a few more things rather than in always being the TA. :)
Oh guys common, hes one of the greatest professors ever...he is very open minded and a smart guy really...I dont believe most of the stuff he says--but he makes you think critically--which is very rare I might say. Pay attention and do your readings and you'll do fine ya all. [Keep your chin up Dr. B :)--they dont know what they are talking about].
clever, strange & a bit of a head case. ntl, interesting. easy...but then again, i know how to read!
THIS GUY IS WEIRD!! Strangest person on campus. His class is intollerable! How does he manage a class of 300 people? Do NOT take this class. Culture and Ideas 1 and 2 are a complete waste of time, unless you're a pot smoking hippie looser. If you have no brain, this course might suit you. Multiple Choice for the masses. The rest of us do real work.
crazy scarf man. lectures are incoherent, textbook is a waste of time to buy and his lectures have no point and we're tested on small detail that is useless. and whoever said he was hot must be blind.
greeeeatest prof who I've ever met before..! (and he is so sweet... lol)
Awww, so many people here are upset because you have to show up to class to get a good grade. I just wrote a test an aced it no problem, so shut up lazy students. Buj rules. This guy is very passionate about his stuff. Extremely eloquent and word is he's a bit of a trouble maker. He wrote the texts. I still keep them. His style is unmatched.
I thought he was a great lecturer (Cultures and Ideas 202 and 203), clear and interesting. He is not afraid to tamper with taboo ideals and tackles some difficult topics. I highly suggest him if you would like to learn something interesting.
What an interesting teacher! I loved the class format, which was more exploring the questions than deciding on absolute answers (other than those on the test :P). If you like the philosophy behind words, this is terrific! Very calm and fair in discussions, and inclusive of the whole class while also communicating his own enthusiasm. Thanks!
I took both Cultures courses; Buj is that good. Amazing courses (although Part 1 is far more interesting). The course is designed amazingly; you learn the most interesting material. It seems to be an amalgomation of all of Buj's interests (which is a good thing). Beats taking a history course. Buj's a passionate prof. Loves his stuff. Awesome guy.
Awesome prof. Really concerned about us as students. Encouarged us to make an apointment with him. Little tough, but definetly prepared me for future english classes. I had to meet with him to discuss a paper, but we ended up talking about how i shaved my head for a bet. He seemed really interested, lol. Just a genuinely nice guy.
Excellent prof. Inspires students to think on a higher level. Dr. Buj is a genius. Honest and not afraid to speak about the unspoken. I'm in love with Dr. Buj. I find him very sexy.
Dr. Buj is the best prof. I've ever had and I have a crush on him as well.
This guy kills me lol. He's HILARIOUS! Very cultured and intelligent and a SUPER nice guy.
DrBuj is a great Prof...very helpful. if you dont understand the material just go to his office and he will explain everything all over again.Easy exams, easy prof and HOT TA!!!!!!! what more would you want?
Hes the BOSS man!...a visionary person...and bla bla...he knows!
He's okay. This online posting is clearly full of his fanbase though. He's a good guy, odd though. His students love him. Had three small tests, first two not bad, last one really hard.
Great guy! Passionate! Loves to hear the student voice.
Awesome prof. Very smart - gives good lectures
Buj is a great teacher but if you have no interest in the material STAY AWAY. his tests are fairly difficult but he is very helpful. Dont get me wrong he is a great prof but as I said earlier if you dont enjoy whatever he is teaching just avoid, but if you do enjoy the material there is no one better than Buj.
Absolutely amazing professor.. he is a very open minded guy and is very passionate about his subject. This course made me think in ways that i never really thought. Great course.. great professor, great class.highly recommended
Teaches right out of the courseware. Going to class helps with the three tiny tests he gives, but if you read through the courseware the night before, you'll do fine. Easy MC and T/F exams.
Great teacher. Very informative and really knows the subject matter. He compiles his own textbook and lectures from it. If you pay attention and attend class you'll do fine
Took a few elective courses from him, and enjoyed every moment taking it. He is by far the most interesting prof I know, not the best but I would consider him as my top 10, look for him, he'll give you the mark if you commit to the work. Bravo
As an 3rd year student he is by far my favorite teacher I have had... Go to class enjoy the material and you will do will.
Buj is a very nice professor. He is extremely knowledgeable and his tests are fair. However, when he lectures, he tends to go too fast, and sometimes it is hard to follow his logic or argumentation. Overall, a great professor.
Was sensitive to students difficulties, stimulated class interest, and motivated the class. Made all topics very interesting and relevant. Loves feedback from students and is very open students opinions. Tough marker, but worth taking the class! Very intelligent, friendly and adorable! Highly recommended!
Intelligent, friendly and absolutely adorable!Very passionate about the topic so he stimulated class interest and motivated the class. He is sensitive to students difficulties, he is not biased to students answers and is very open to feedback. Tough marker, but worth taking the class. Highly recommended!
OUTSTANDING! What an incredible experience taking his classes are - highly recommended
Knows what he's talking about! Very knowledgeable, but lectures are slightly disorganised and sometimes confusing. Likes feedback, participation, and for you to be engaged during class. Pay attention to his essay guidelines! Good speaker, clearly loves good language, a plus for an English class.
Great Prof. Very knowledgeable about the subject he teaches, especially when they are not really what he majored in. Loves hearing your opinions no matter how controversial they may be :P If you need an elective - this is the class to take. Thursday night - 3 hrs.; 2 midterms, all tests are fully scantron. Entertaining and interesting lectures.
His knowledge is vast as is his enthusiasm for the subject matter. His lectures are disorganized, apparently to keep students alert, but it just made me lose interest. His pro-Romney interjections were jarring and off-putting. Still, he's very friendly and approachable. Be prepared to know the textbook and the lectures inside out.
Certainly knows what he's teaching! Don't rely on the pretest study guide. Only about 10% of what's on the study guide will make it into the test. Know the material thoroughly, if you have questions he likes to hear them. Not an easy class but he's friendly and approachable.
Dr Buj is amazingly helpful & definitely worth having! I didn't understand anything with philosophers and rhetoric until he explained it.... a must have prof if there is such thing!
Awesome prof. Sensitive to students issues and quite helpful. The semester I had him was right after some terrible personal issues, he was understanding & made sure I knew what I needed to do in class and made sure I understood everything we took. I may not have gotten an A, but I got a mark I deserved & have learnt a lot from him.
Hard to keep up with but I learned a lot. He's passionate about the material, and very opinionated at times, but open to students' opinions, too.
He is one of the few profs who actually inspires students to want to learn for its own sake, not just to get a grade. He is very enthusiastic and intelligent. His tests can be hard but if you go to class and pay attention they are fair. Don't take his class if you want an easy credit. Take his class if you want to actually learn something.
Fantastic prof. Very clear and effective style. Very much enjoyed his class.
What strikes me most about Buj is his openness to comments and how accommodating he has been. His lectures show a great passion for the subject, and they tend to stick with you. I highly recommend his classes.
Dr. Buj is intelligent and very passionate. He is an effective speaker, and is often quite humorous. I loved his class, and he inspired my interest in the subject! His tests are difficult, because students are expected to memorize even the smallest of details from the lectures. Hint: Write everything down!
Phenomenal professor... Even better friend. He called me a "stunning puzzle" once which I thought was strange because that's how I would have described him. He is a skilled educator. He is also connoisseur of beauty. It was a pleasure being with him in and out of the classroom.
amazing teacher really passionate about the subject BEWARE if you are taking his class because you think your going to get a good grade by doing the minimum amount of work, your in for a surprise you have to go to every class and take note and your gonna have to work for the grade
Dr. Buj is a fantastic professor and he is by far one of my favourites at the university. His passion for the material really shows and his lectures are interesting and stimulates your desire to learn more about it. He's also incredibly friendly and openminded to student commentary on the works. It's always a pleasure to be in his class!
Very interesting course. All tests were multiple choice but included a wide variety of information. If you attend every class and review the power point presentations before the tests, you will do well in this course.
The best professor I've had so far. His lectures may bore you to death, but if you attended every class, You sure will PASS! No need to buy textbooks and he provides a detailed study guide for his exams!
One of the most dedicated professors I've ever had. Fantastic lectures on all the arts.
This class is a must-enroll if remotely interested in history. Buj manages to make a 3-hr lecture SPEED by, offering incredible insight, fluid rhetoric, and choice of material. He is very unique with his introspective/enlightened demeanor and does not rely on rigid lecturing. Midterms are amazingly fair, and focus solely on MEANINGFUL information.
Dr. Buj, is very knowledgeable and sweet. However, I found his lectures dull. quite soft spoken, so I needed to sit in the front row to hear him. Easy to get a good mark in culture and ideas since the French Revolution . I didnt feel the need to read the courseware( its outrageously expensive), going to class and taking notes was enough
Dr. Buj, is very knowledgeable and sweet. However, I found his lectures dull. quite soft spoken, so I needed to sit in the front row to hear him. Easy to get a good mark in culture and ideas since the French Revolution . I didnt feel the need to read the courseware( its outrageously expensive), going to class and taking notes was enough
I stumbled across this site, after reminiscing about certain types of art i like. 10 years later I still remember what a fantastic lecturer Prof Buj was, and felt the need to counter a couple mediocre reviews about him. You should want to expand end enlighten your mind ... Prof Buj is a gem.
Professor Buj exhibited some biases during my time with him. He said some very questionable things about women and black people specifically (only said outside of class). I was very disappointed that he felt comfortable enough to say that stuff in front of me so I avoided his other lectures.
Professor Buj is gifted in pooling together interesting material and presenting it in an unbiased manner. He presents facts relevant to the history and is very pleasant to interact with. Fair tests and manageable content load; go to class and do his readings, he will not try and trick you. I look forward to taking future classes with him!
Speaks very softly but he knows his stuff. Provides amazing and helpful exam reviews. I recommend going to his classes to grab an A but you can survive without attending classes and focusing on the exam reviews (like I did). Exams are fair, just know the material on the review sheet and you won't be disappointed!
Any student who has the opportunity to study with Dr. Buj should consider themselves extremely fortunate. There are many outstanding professors at this university, but Dr. Buj eclipses every expectation. He teaches with humility, encouragement, and quiet passion. They don't make them like him anymore.
Dr. Buj represents the breadth of knowledge and diverse perspective of the old school profs with the care and accessibility of the new school guys. I highly recommend his courses. If youre interested in the subject you will learn. If youre interested in an A the grading is clear and fair.
His exams are easy since he gives great study reviews. He's a great lecturer and he enjoys it when the students ask questions. It's easy to do well in this class and he's a kind professor.
Such an amazing prof! Really takes the time to hear you out and help you understand. You must attend class to get a good grade! Everything he puts on the study sheet is exactly what he tests you on! Very straightforward not like other profs that try to trick you. Would definitely take another course with him!
Professor Buj is easily one of the best Uwindsor has to offer. He is well-versed in the area he is teaching and his lectures are just an indulgence. If you are hesitating to take a literature class for an elective then take it with him. Man is a rarity.
Dr. Buj is the type of professor that makes you want to learn instead of needing to. His lectures are so informative yet interesting and never gets upset when someone accidentally interferes with his slides. He is always thanking US for being in his class, I mean cmon.. how humbling and kind is he? 10/10 would recommend!
Dr. Buj is a great prof. He knows his history very well.
Dr. Buj is such an exceptional academic and educator, he is such a class act, compassionate, knowledgeable, and his lectures are a joy. He awakens something in his students that they would have known they had. Take one class with him and you will chase every course he teaches.
absurd amount of reading. don't take culture and ideas unless you know you can fit in another up to 70 pages of reading per week.
Dr. Buj knows plenty about the subject and is enthusiastic, but the course format is very, very, very thrown together. Maybe take him when it's in person. Part of this may be because of health issues, which have been alluded to, but a poorly planned course is a poorly planned course. I can forgive him as a person, but not as a prof that I pay for.
I took a class with Dr.Buj back in winter 2024, and he was one of the nicest professors I have ever met. He has exceptional knowledge in his field and German, Italian, and Spanish literature. I recommend taking his class, but be sure to participate because Dr.Buj likes it when his students participate. Participation is not mandatory.
He was my favourite professor throughout my four years at university. Really passionate and knowledgeable about the subject matter and made me more interested in learning
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