One of the best classes I have taken. Eskandari is so animated and interesting. He'll make you laugh, he'll make you cry. He is very tough, but definitely worth it!

Eskandari had very enjoyable lectures. His quizzes, and exams are all essays, so that can be tough. But, he is one of the best lecturers I've ever had. He didn't discuss current politics as much as I would've liked, but it was a 101 class.

I had eskandari years ago.. He really put me on the right path to get through school. I would recomend him to everyone. I blanked out during my final in his class, he took me aside, relaxed me, and set me on my way to getting a A in the class.

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This class is not easy but if you pay attention you will take a lot of valuable information away with you. Easily one of the best professors @ SBCC.

good teacher, very smart and helpful, his whole class are essays, but just take some time on them and you will do fine. i didn't own the books and i got an A

hard tests, definetely use a tutor. the tests are all essay and he doesn't tell you what's going to be asked on them. great teacher though, passionate and interesting.

One of the best teacher I have ever had. He will try to help you in any way he can. He's a good professor, I recommend him. By the way, I took a online class in summer 2004, I never had to write a single paper. Just one mid term and the final.

I didnt have to write any essays either. they were all exams forms, just memorize the material he covers in lecture. enjoyable lecture, smart guy. If you're not retarded you should get a A or B.

great professor. he leaves the research paper and most of the test material up to you to know, but as long as you go to the lectures you know all the material. the class is never boring, he makes it all relevant and interesting. i definately recommend his classes

great professor!tests are hard, but if you study, you'll be fine.he makes the subject interesting.

Professor Eskandari is an organized lecturer but also allocates plenty of time for discussion. His erudition has no effect on his humility. A very kind man and perhaps my most edifying classroom experience. A funny man as well. This is not a class that one takes for fun...expect a rigorous semester.

Dr. Eskandari is one of the better teachers I have had. His course is anything but easy, however, he makes it fun and does a good job of clarifying the great thinkers' philosophies.

Dr. Eskandari is great! Quizzes may be a little bit tough, but you could easily B.S. it. (Basically he has a reader and if your answers are very left-winged, you will get a good grade,even if you have to fake it..ha.) Eskandari is hilarious and explains things very well-very organized! take it!

He may be a good teacher, but don't take his on-line class. The quizes are extremely hard! The guy requires every single line from the 600-page-book for you to know - seriously!

He is a wonderful teacher. His class is fast paced and the quizes and tests are hard (essay), but I learned much. He is very smart and a good leacturer. His wit and humor keep the lecture moving. I would take one of his classes again in a minute.

amazing teacher...there's nothing else to say about him except for that he's amazing

Online Summer, Fast paced, 100% quiz class, with an extra credit assignment. It is a tough class for online courses. No papers, no discussion so it's just you and the quiz/multiple choice. I would recomend him for his face2face instead. Great lecturer

This is one of the most brilliant men you'll ever meet. Period.

Eskandari is one of the best lecturers I've had. He is interesting, funny and extremely smart. The class is fairly hard since it is graded on only eassy format tests and papers.

Had Political Theory and Comparative Politics at the same time. Very difficult for a JC...but I loved that...more in tune to a 4 year...great class to prepare for UCSB. Highly recommend him for any class, favorite teacher at City College by far.

He has a great view on the political spectrum. Conservative ****s be warned

Dr. Eskandari is a brilliant man, aside from that he demonstrates a tender heart and sincere interest in his students as individuals. He remains to be the best professor I've had throughout my education. If you are lucky enough to attend SBCC, you must take advantage of the enrichment he provides by enrolling in Polsci 101 and 431.

He is an excellent orator, one of the best ever. However, his work ethic in terms of keeping track of assignments, responding to emails is not very good.

just a great guy! Tough class. After I failed the first test and balled my eyes out, he gave me some great tips on how to improve. If you ever have the opportunity to take him, make sure you do!

I had the wonderful opportunity to bump into him on SBCC campus couple days ago. I took his PoliSci 1 Class @ UCSB and that's what made me decide to pick the major. His classes are spectacular and its one of the most interesting classes I've ever taken. Th

CHILAX people...what else can be said about this amazing professor? he is to awesome

Excellent teacher... likes to interject his own liberal philosophies into his lectures which I found wasteful and time-consuming. We spent an entire class on all the bad things bush has done.... not that i don't agree with him but I didn't take his class

amazing teacher. grade based on midterm final and paper, so not a lot of bs busy work. if you love politics and knowledge of current events take this class. Ive also heard great things about his political theory classes

Excellent teacher. Very demanding class.

absolutly amazing prof. I found him to be mainly unbiased and willing to go into depth if asked. WARNING do NOT ask him if he is Liberal/Democrat/Conservative/Republican not only will he not answer your Q but he will also lecture on why he won't answer.

He is the best teacher at city college!!!

His lectures are incredibly interesting, and he is a great professor, but his class is SOOO hard. His tests are insane, and he's not that big of a help when you go to his office hours. He is passionate about his subject, but is a busy man. Don't take his class unless you're interested in the subject ahead of time or you'll be lost.

Wonderful teacher! He got me interested in his class so much that I changed my major to political science. If you want to learn political scince he is the best teacher.

WARNING, not for the faint of heart!!! If you think you know anything going into this class you will be humbled by his depth of knowledge. Eskandari is one of the most brilliant teachers I have ever taken! Tests are extremely difficult essay questions and no study guide is provided to help. Highly reccomend the class if your up to the challenge.

He's enthusiastic and very knowledgable. He stays up to date and applies current events to the class. He has a objective view but is honest about his own political position. All in all good guy and good class.

Anyone who thinks Eskandari is tough and claims to be 'an A student' is just a typical **** without a brain. Just because you've been able to get through your other teachers' -morons- classes doesn't mean this is the same; you'll have to read -oh my- and prepare yourself by thinking -oh my. If it's tough then you're unfit to live by my standard

The class isn't hard, but you do actually have to STUDY and THINK and BE PREPARED and not sound like a moron! This seems to be difficult for most city college students!!. Classes with Eskandari hold students to the standard which they SHOULD be held by all the teachers at SBCC.Will prepare you for higher college. Excellent. Take him.

Eskandari IS hard! I mean cmon now, yeah if you are satisfied with an C or an B then you can pull that off by just keeping up with the work.But those who want an A have to work their asses off for this guy!

Yes I agree, study questions would really help but I have to say that he is one of the most brilliant and interesting instructors at SBCC. Demanding class, his exams are really tough but you really do learn a lot. Paper is interesting to write but time consuming START EARLY PEOPLE!

One of the few classes at CC that is actually near the university level. At times treated us like little children and was degrading but was actually frustrated at the little effort that CC students would give in my particular class. Just go to class 100%, take notes on everything, i read the book but was prob. not necces. just what he points to= A.

Eskandari is the best teacher at city. The man should be a required teacher for every student. This class is intriguing and you actually learn a lot. I think he is a fair grader, and i appreciate the university quality expectations. He prepares you for a university. plus he is halarious, charming, and terribly cute!

This was maybe the hardest class i have ever taken... he is a great teacher and a real smart man...but he demands a lot from his students...over half the class drops in the first 2 weeks...and about 10 people didnt even show up for the final... i got 22/50s on both my tests but still have a B in the class... if u are willing to work...

Very interesting class to take, awesome instructor who is hard as always but fair, although too much talk about current events instead of meaningful lectures that prepares you for the exams. I have to say that I will miss Dr. Eskandari but by the end of the semester I was so sick of his ups and downs that I was glad to be done. Take his class and l

Dr.Eskandari is the GREATEST instructor ever and I have learned sooo much by taking his Polsc 132 and 131! He is so interesting to listen to and you are never bored during his classes. He is simply brilliant!I really miss him and I wish I was taking Polsc 121 with him and not Haslund. Take ANY class you can with him and study hard!

Brilliant, passionate, european-educated, and, as I found out, very kind. Attend class and take good notes because you will need them for exams. He really works to make you catch his enthusiasm, and it becomes a wonderful experience. You will understand international politics!

Dr. Eskandari is the reason I stayed in college and quit drinking. I cannot recommend his classes enough, but do not pretend that you can coast through the semester. Santa Barbara may be Club Med, his work load is not! The "B" I received from my 3rd class with him stung more than any grade I've ever had, but I deserved that. He expects your best!

Dr. Eskandari is by far one of the most interesting teachers and people. he is the reason i have succeeded so much in City College. i have learned so much from the multiple corses i have taken from him. HE IS FABULOUS

He is one of the greatest teachers i have had at silly college... I have never learned so much in one class and with such clarity.. He is enthusiastic about teaching and is hilarious! You almost forget you are learning..

excellent teacher. fun. hard but fair.

he is one of the most intimidatingly smart professors at city college.. his class compared to others feels like a real university level class.. primary source reading and extremely complex interpretations are what are in store... not recommended for slackers or students who wish to stay religiously convicted... highly enjoyable class

Eskandari was a very good teacher who knows his stuff. Uses real life examples to support the textbook. He is crystal clear in what he wants you to learn, and he tells you how to go about learning it. If you just do all of his assignments and read the chapters you will do very well in this class. Showing up to class is mandatory.

This professor kicked my ass and made me a better student. It is rare to find a professor that will actually inspire you to try! Take copious notes and you will be fine. Scanning the assigned reading is also recommended. He is a hard grader but offers extra credit opportunities and if you make an appointment, he is usually very accessible.

best professor I've ever had, people will gripe he is a hard grader and has hard tests, but he is willing to talk with you about them and there is some extra credit. He expects you to read and know the book even if he doesn't cover it but his class is engaging and he is one of the only professors who has truly challenged me to be a better student.

He is a wonderful professor, probably the best at SBCC. He is extremely bright and very funny. His class is hard and everyone will complain that he grades too hard but he is just preparing you for transferring. You must take his class and be ready to work hard. It is worth the hard work and there is a tutor to help.

Eskandari is one of the best, if not the best teacher at SBCC. Lectures are funny and interesting and consist of ALL of the material on the two quizzes/midterm final. If you attend lectures and take notes/pay attention, YOU WILL GET AN A IN THIS CLASS. The book is supplemental to what he lectures on in class.

Dont let these comments deceive you!! he is an extremely hard teacher!! I got an A in the class but i worked my butt off. The tutor is extremely helpful. If you like poli sci this class is for you but if you dont you are better off taking history or something else. the grader grades really really hard on tests and papers

He seems smart, but his answers were somewhat ambiguous. I took his online class and most of the stuf we were learning was common sense. The quizes were off of the book website, so the answers were right in front of you. online is a good way to learn from him i should have taken his on campus class. i had to drop cause i missed the midterm. =(

Attend Every Lecture, take notes, memorize a few important points from the book that he didn't lecture on and will stand out = get an A. I got a 34/50 and 44/50 on the quizzes and got an A, there is hope for you all. Listen to EXACTLY what he says, he makes it CRYSTAL CLEAR and hates students who can't do that. Overall fantastic & amazing teacher!

Hands down the best Prof on the SBCC Political Science Dept. I'm at UCSB now writing decent papers because of the foundation I learned from this PhD. Highly recommended.

Hands down a fantastic professor. No question there. My only gripes were the difficulty (which in the end helped me as a student learn valuable skills) and that he uses a 'reader' to grade papers. He also does not provide office hours and has instead tutors do this for him, which you'll wish he hadn't done due to the demands of this course.

This professor is tough. I was taking an online class with him. He told that one must drop out from the class if he/she is going to turn his/her paper 1 minute late!

He's a great teacher, and is very passionate about what he teaches. He knows his materials and has a long history in the study of political science. his classes are hard and you have to read! but if you can focus and do the work its a great experience and will prepare you for University Life.

VERY passionate teacher. Tests are difficult, but if you attend EVERY class and keep up with the readings, you'll do ok. not a class you can cut every other week and turn in late assignments. If you are easily offended by profanity DONT take this class because he curses constantly in every lecture.

He makes the class fun and more interesting than the text book

makes it really interesting and is alot better than some polisci teachers

Amazing teacher. He made this class fun and interesting. The tutor Kay is awesome too and really helped me a lot. I learned so much in this class. I ended up getting a B in his class and am really happy with that! Be prepared to write 5 papers through out the semester and have 2 midterms and 2 quizzes. lots of work but i learned a lot! take him!

One of the brightest guys teaching at city college. Difficult class but worth the challenge if you're interested in the subject. This guy is seriously educated... you'll learn a lot.

I had Eskandari for several classes during my time at SBCC. If political science is your deal, then take as many classes with him as you can. He is very difficult, and you have a lot of work, but you actually learn a lot unlike most SBCC classes. You will be prepared for upper division classes when you transfer, which is the point, right?

One of the best Professors at SBCC. Tough, you bet...real world demands on you and your work ethic. Work hard and you will succeed. If you want to test your academic "chops" then Dr. Eskandari's classes are a must! I don't even know what my grade is yet still I recommend this Professor.

legit class with a legit teacher he knows what he is talking about and will open your eyes to the world as a whole

One of the best teachers at SBCC. Extremely knowledgeable, and humorous. Study hard and read the textbook, do the extra credit and go to office hours if you have questions and you will get an A. Great class, one of the best professors at SBCC.

love him!! completely changed my major after one of his classes!!

Best teacher I have ever encountered! If you are interested in political science, you should take a class with him.

He is a REALLY funny teacher. He keeps you engaged and laughing throughout the whole class! He's faily difficult, however, and if you don't read the book then you'll really ahve trouble on his quizes and midterms. He has high standards for his students and expects a lot but don't be discouraged because he makes the class very interesting.

BEST TEACHER AT SBCC really well spoken and makes the material interesting and relevant to your life. take his class you wont regret it the guy below me doesn't know what he is talking about

Best professor at sbcc he is extremely knowledgeable he could be teaching at a 4 year institution if he wanted he is better than any prof at UCSB if you want an easy class dont take him but if youre ready for college level learning he is the professor to take i am a pols major and will be taking him for all my pols classes

Guy is awesome and knows what he is talking about. When he gets mad about something in current events, it is hilarious. He goes off, though it could offend some.

Great speaker that educates and entertains.

If you want an easy class, don't take this class

best prof at sbcc!! his class is always fun and entertaining. u cant go wrong with him. hard class though, 2 quizes midterm final and paper. must study hard, but he is totally worth it.

this "dude" is making me love political science more and more for each day! hell yeah!!!!

he is the best teacher i have had at sbcc. while going to class makes a huge difference and is extremely entertaining, it's not a big deal if you miss it. his class is like a stand up comedy. i learned so much from him. you have to do the readings to do well on quizzes. it's all well worth it though! take his class! you will learn a ton.

Great teacher! I took Comparative Politics and Political Philosophy with him and I learned more in those classes than any others. Not an easy teacher though. I wouldn't recommend anything other US Gov with him unless you're seriously interested in the subject. You will learn a lot if you put in the effort!

Hands down best teacher at sbcc. He makes class hilarious and enjoyable. He doesn't go off on tangents (that often) and stray from the subject matter like Martorana does. You do have to do the reading (from both textbooks) to get good grades on the quizzes and exams but the reading is interesting and not hard to take in.

Wonderful teacher. He is very passionate about the subject he teaches. He is also delightfully amusing... the class was never boring. He made it easy to learn the material. ALWAYS use the textbook though. That should be one of your most valued resources!

I went into his class with much doubt about politics and after taking it I am a more conscientious citizen. You gotta keep on top of your stuff for this class, it's not easy! I needed more time on tests but this is me whining. Just to warn some folks he does use a lot of vulgar language.

He has been one of the most influential teachers I have have had in all my years of school. He was my first college professor and he steered me in the right track to get me on course to earning all my degrees and getting my head in the right place. I would recommend him to everybody! NOT AN EASY PROFESSOR, but amazingly helpful!

Hes super funny and makes political science fun. This class does require allot of studying and has a large essay at the end of the year (12 pages double spaced) but you can do it. Its very managable

Entertaining teacher but man is this class difficult!

Not an easy class, never quite know when things are due, or what exactly he wants to heard on written tests. Class is a lot of fun though this guy is like the foreign robin williams.

His summer class is easily the best experience in a class I've ever had. He comments on current events and makes things relevant and exciting. NOTE: he is really condescending in a hilarious way. If you are fooling around, chances are you will get made fun of. Be prepared to care. Feeds off audience energy, so take a bigger class for maximum lulz.

Eskandari is a hoot and a riot. Extremely opinionated man, expect only a small portion of class time to be on the actual subject. I like the man, but his teaching is vague. I didn't understand what exactly I had to do in any of the assignments including tests. Semi-difficult class for LowerDiv. Expect to rely on txtbk for actual course learning.

I would say not to take him unless you plan on being a political science major, but then again he is the reason i switched to polisci. most of the poor ratings on him are probably people who think they deserve an A in every class just because they showed up most of the time. Lecture is key in all his classes. Show up+take notes+study=A

The class is entertaining because he's really funny, but don't expect it to be easy! you really need to study if you want an A.

Work hard and you should be fine. You'll be happy you did.

Take at least one of his classes. Eskandari basically is SBCC. He's been part of the university/college community for over a decade. His knowledge of the world is deep. It will be challenging and different but you will remember his lessons forever. The man is impossible to not respect and difficult to not like. Check your arrogance at the door tho.

I had him for 101, 131, & 132 he was one of the best professors at SBCC. I just transfered to UCLA & the upper divs that I have taken have been comparable to/easier than his class. His classes are hard but he does a great job of preparing you to transfer & he really cares about his students. Work hard & when you do well you'll know you earned it.

Political Science isn't part of my major, i just took the class for general ed purposes. He's a great teacher, very funny and straight to the point. I got a B in the class which is pretty good for someone who wasn't even sure on their political stance before the course.

Firstly: do not take this class for the grade, or as a requirement, take American History instead; this class is incredibly hard. That said, Prof. Eskandari is the figurehead of SBCC, and is a passionate, thought-provoking, endearing professor who truly cares about his students. If you are interested in Political Science, this class is a must.

Prof Eskandari is one of the best teachers on campus. If you want an easy A, or don't want to put in any effort, don't take his classes. He is not interested in giving handouts, hence the vagueness on test content. His lectures are enjoyable and, not being a poli sci major, I found the content he teaches relevant to life. Highly recommend him.

Doctor Eskandari is one of the best professors I have ever had. His lectures are always interesting you will not want to miss class! His midterms and finals are not easy but if you do the reading and he can tell you have put in effort towards the class you will be fine. Super surprised at all the negative comments. I truly loved his classes!

Professor Eskandari is engaging, intelligent, and knows what he is talking about. His class is not easy to pass, but you will be greatly rewarded by spending the time and effort to do well in his class.

One of my favorite professors I've had so far. Class was very engaging and he really gives you scope to study what you like. Make sure to make friends with him if you can, that can make the difference in the grade. He wants to be impressed, and if you can do that you will be golden.

I don't know my grade yet but this professor is excellent. He loves what he does and it shows. First time I've ever looked FORWARD to lecture. Keep up on your reading and participate!! Have fun!

Loved him! I looked forward to every class & really was inspired. The quizes are on the book & his midterm/final are on book & lectures. You must study a lot but it's worth it. He did give 8 final questions prior to test and then pulled two for the final.I got a B after not being in school for 8yrs & completing the class in half the normal time

Really knows what he's talking about and easy to listen to - good lecturer! Makes me look forward to the classes. DEFINITELY do the readings though! You'll get really far behind and won't get any class participation points if you don't know whats going on.

He is an amazing, and intelligent man, but I would not wish his class on my worst nightmare. His lectures are good but meant as a continuation to the textbook. He does not review, he doesn't teach the book, but expects you to be self directed and give you more insight to the readings. Gives you a lot to think about in regards to our system

All the people who leave negative posts are bitter about the fact that this wasn't a walk through GE course. Eskandari is definitely one of the most brilliant, hilarious, and knowledgable professors I will ever have. He knows EXACTLY what he is talking about and ensures that if you come to his lectures, you will to. Not that much work at all.

Mr. Eskandari was an amazing professor! While he isn't a teacher you can push over he is very informative and his lectures are entertaining. He really cares about the subject and makes his students care about it too.

Dr. Eskandari is probably my favorite teacher ever. He is inspiration, engaging and flat out brilliant. At times he can appear standoffish, but he genuinely cares about his students to a degree that you rarely see in other educators (less so his 101 class than his others). His classes truly changed my life.

The guy is a legend. You will not likely meet a more influential nor intelligent person in your lifetime. Leave your ego at home, show respect, don't try to out-wit him or he will crush you, and be a sponge- soak up all that you can. Get on his good side and doors will open for you.

I took Dr. Eskandari's Political Thinking course when I was 19 and was hardly ready for it. There were a lot of older students and very sharp minds. I was swimming with sharks, but I listened closely in the brilliant lectures, studied the words of the thinkers we focused on and was able to participate in the discussions a bit. Very inspirational.

He was a good teacher, very funny, but his class was very hard to pass. However, even for someone as uneducated in political science as me, I managed to learn a hell of a lot during the summer session. I would recommend him as a teacher because even if it is super difficult, you certainly will learn, and never forget. I enjoyed it. 1010.

I took pols101 online with him. Its pretty straight forward. A few short writing assignments, a few longer writing assignments, and 2 tests. Tests are straight out of the book. Do the reading and you'll be fine.

Eskandari's passion convinced me to stick through my major. He is pretty blunt but hilarious. Classes are not easy but if you want to expose yourself to some real education, take his classes. He holds students to high standards as a good professor should.

I was really dreading this class but I enjoyed it so much thanks to professor Eskandari. He is so knowledgeable, hilarious, and he has no filter it's so great. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting through his lectures and I've learned so much from him. Read his book with the lecture notes and read the chapters and the midterm will be easy.

He expects a lot from his students and doesn't tolerate excuses. Work hard, do the reading, and take notes during the lectures and you are in for a wonderfully rich and useful intro to Political Science. I loved his class and found his lectures on the subject and on life in general very engaging.

cares deeply for his students. get ready to read. amazing lectures.

This class is work. Take good notes, read both books, prepare for the paper and exams in advance. Everything is very clear, and an A is achievable. Take this class seriously and you will learn a ton!

A true gentleman and a scholar. The man has such presence and charisma that it is a pleasure to simply share his company. Be warned though, professor Eskandari has little patience for those not willing to work. If you think that you get a free ride in his class you're mistaken.

Do the work, attend lectures, take notes and you'll pass.

Entire grade based off 5 things: 1 quiz, a midterm, final exam, research paper, & attendance. He gives you the final exam questions and paper prompt at the beginning of the semester so you have plenty of time- take advantage of that because he's a tough grader. Don't miss class, take good notes, read, see the tutors & you can get an A (85-100%)

Prof. Eskandari-Qajar is an amazing teacher and gives really amazing lectures. You will not want to take this class if you have conservative views, he really digs into Donald Trump. On the other hand, this class is HARD. There are basically three grades: Midterm, Paper, and Final (with a quiz thrown in there). Attend class, take good notes.

Honestly, he does get off topic in his lectures a bit but his midterm is literally outlined in the notes he gives you. If you read, take notes and just go see the tutor once or twice you will do fine in this class. He gives you the final questions on the first day of class, so you have the whole semester to prepare. One 8-10 page paper

Amazing lectures. A bit long winded sometimes and definitely not a lot of chances for class participation. Come to class prepared and don't expect to bs your way through exams. All of his exam questions are outlined in the little notes on govt book. Went to his office for help with my paper, super helpful

If you're not into politics, don't take Dr. Eskandari. If you are into politics... TAKE ALL OF HIS CLASSES. He is old-school and has high expectations, but is deeply knowledgeable about politics and has a unique sense of humor. His classes will turn you into a better student.

Dr. Eskandari is the most amazing political science professor you will run into. I won't lie, he's a tough grader, and will not just give you an A, you will have to really earn it. He's a great teacher, and holds as much respect as someone can in his field. Take him if you get the chance, he'll change your life. He's hilarious and an amazing prof.

Brilliant. My fav prof who could be teaching at the most elite institution if he wanted. Admittedly, his upper div classes are more interesting and get more leeway but he will always be fair and prepare you for higher ed. He is extraordinarily kind but is strict when it comes to basic requirements. He encourages students to think for themselves.

Probably the best teacher I have ever had. POLS 101 is the only class I genuinely wake up and look forward to going to. He is a brilliant man and has hilarious lectures. Stay up on the readings, GO TO CLASS, and actively take notes and you'll be fine. Class is two online quizzes, one midterm, a final and a research paper, so everything does matter.

Professor Eskandari was a great teacher! His lectures are very thought provoking and he cares a lot about his students. He is sometimes harsh and a tough grader, but its because he holds everyone at a high standard. Only two quizzes, a paper, midterm and final, so not a lot of breathing room, but do the work and you'll be rewarded.

Laughing at all the mixed reviews about this Professor. Honestly, if you take this guy's class, he will make you work for it. His grading is very tough and he expects very much out of his students. HOWEVER, Eskandari is an amazing man and l learned something new from him every day. He is a brilliant man who could be teaching anywhere!

Eskandari is the best professor and lecturer ever. He changed my view of many things and I actually miss him and his classes every day.

I spent over 13 years in school, and Dr Eskandari was hands down my favorite teacher through it all. I was young and dumb when I first came to SBCC, and Dr. Eskandari took me under his wing and taught me how to learn. I am forever in debt to Dr. Eskandari

You DO LEARN A LOT with him but he's TOUGH. Best teacher in terms of knowledge, unfortunately if you do have a job and are not FT student chances are you will fail. Got a B on 101 but failed 131 and 132 :( My GPA was ruined but I did learn a lot anyway. I want to retake them but having a job makes it really hard, very demanding, UC level definitely

best class I have taken. he does have favorites so just show up every day and contribute a little to lectures. read the news to keep up and contribute to his daily tangents and you will be A1. He is one of the smartest professors at CC. I learned more in his one-semester class than I learned in my entire high school career, greatest professor ever!

101 is a BLAST for those who are interested in learning more about gov. However, you are expected to pull your weight! Take-up ALL extra credit opportunities, do the reading, read the news, and ask questions. Online exams are timed, be PREPARED. Dr. Eskandari doesnt f around so just be a good student and you will succeed and love his lectures!

I think with Dr. Eskandari you'll either love him or you don't. Personally I thought that his class was amazing, I learned so much and have a deeper understanding about political science than I thought I would get. Read the text-book, it'll seriously help you in this class. He will call out questions and not back down until they are answered.

Eskandari is an excellent professor. He REALLY knows what he's talking about and his humor helps. You'll get out what you put in.

Awesome professor who is definitely overqualified to be teaching the political science classes. Be prepared to work for your grade, but Doctor Professor Eskandari will cut you some slack if you show that you are serious and willing to put in a solid effort. Read, go to extra credit, and you'll probably end the semester with a desirable grade.

the class is pretty difficult buuuut if you put in the work and use the tutor you will get a good grade, like its not impossible to succeed. He is pretty funny and has like a "dad humor" feeling to it. DO NOT skip the lectures, they are boring sometimes and honestly I fell asleep sometime but they are good to go too, he gives class points!!

Great professor.

This professor is tough but easy enough. Lectures are based on the in class mid term. 2 online quizzes and a final are all based on the textbook and answers can be found. Keep up reading and you will do fine. People say he is tough but just keep up with the work. He really likes you going to office hours and showing you care. Lectures are good!

Dr. Eskandari is one of those people that can change your life if you let him. I was hesitant to take his class due to his score on Ratemyprof. and harsh reputation, but that is only true if you are a moron. He expects a lot of his students, but also knows way more than anyone. Take his class, pay attention to lectures, and you will have an easy A!

Dr. Eskandari is one of those professors that will make you work for the grade, only take his courses should you be a Poli Sci major. This man cares deeply about the world and those students looking to pursue a career within Poli Sci, he cares very little for those not ready to put the effort in and will weed you out. An amazing professor

By far the best professor of my life. I wish I had taken more classes with him. I think sometimes on coming back to Santa Barbara mainly to get classes with him.

Took both 131, and 132 with Professor Eskandari recently. I wasn't the top notch student at first, but after speaking with him it became clear he cares about his students and wants nothing more for them than to learn and succeed. Don't take his classes if you aren't interested, but if you are, it's a great experience.

I loved this professor! He is an expert in his field and made me actually interested in politics (which is crazy). In this class, TAKE NOTES!! For the quizzes, the book is sooo unhelpful. I did horribly on my first quiz because I went off the study guides in the book, use quizlet instead. He goes on tangents sometimes but overall, he's good.

Here's the truth. This man is absolutely brilliant and is the best SBCC has to offer. His classes are tough, but if you're willing to put the work in, not only will you do well in the class, but you'll have an enlightened and expanded world view. His lectures are funny, engaging, informative, and all around interesting. He's tough, but good tough.

Professor Eskandari-Qajar has a really good semester outline. His assignments are simple and very few so it can be easy to time manage but hard to try to better your grades. His exams I would say are tricky because they can be 50 questions in 50 minutes to 100 questions in 100 minutes and time runs out rather fast. Overall this class is doable.

Professor Eskandari is incredible. Great lectures and entertaining. Shows immense care and understanding for students. Course syllabus and grading criteria are clear. Not easy work but worth it. Make sure to study from the textbook.

so you may be wondering what a chem major is doing taking this class but i needed a humanities for my igetc requirement. anyways, as much as i wanted to keep this class, walking in all there was was political jargon and if you weren't a polisci major, you were pretty much going to have a hard time. also this class felt like it lacked diversity.

It's been a year since I took this class and I still think about it all the time. Dr. Eskandari made a massive impact on my life just through one class. The readings were interesting and made all the more meaningful by his lectures. Not to mention that he's hilarious. He will demand your participation but it's worth it. I would take it again.

I took his Pols 101 class and LOVED this prof, clearly cares about the subject and makes you want to as well. He can be a harsh grader and is very nit-picky about formatting. Not a lot of work, just big projects. If you reach out for help though and show you care, he will notice. If you are interested in politics I would definitely recommend.