I really learned a lot from Mohammad!!! He is awesome!!

a life changing teacher and class. shifts and challenges all your beliefs.

The class I took from Mohammed was very compelling, and, yes, like everyone says, he'll change your mind about some things. The trouble I had was that his methods for doing that sometimes seemed very manipulative, and there's no point talking to him abou

awesome life changin class

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he really has in interest in what he's teaching.

probably the best anthro prof in the country

Mohammad is absolutely fantastic. I had him a few years ago, and after several great instructors through university and grad school, he's still one that I revere. Yes, he has strong views, but he is rational and backs up his statements with logic and empirical data. He's just great!

Mohammed will open your consciousness to concepts you may not have recognized- and he doesn't sugarcoat. Be prepared! He does experiment with format and so you may have some difficulty with that as well as the large workload, deadlines, and time constraints- so you must be serious.

Brilliant. His politcs are spot-on. I love that he never had to use the (A) word. I would get an AA in his classes alone if I could.

BEST TEACHER EVER. not an easy class... but he's an amazing man. SCCC is luckey to have him. TAKE HIS CLASS.

he just looks crazy because you got crazy eyes in your head. he's a good man.

by far one of the most brilliant professors i have ever had.

The class is easy and Mohamed doesn't believe in testing.

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i love mohammed.... he is my hero!!

ANT 202 the most perfect proffessor in entire WA. i LOVE his teaching style!!! HIs Grading is awesome!!! fair and square proffesor. if u have never had me take his class now!!

I loved this class, I loved this teacher!

loved it.

This class was fairly easy. Had to write alot of papers though. And weekly posts on the discussion board were somewhat a big part of the grade.

Great class, brilliant professor. Paper-intensive, but his teaching methods kept me engaged in the material so it was easy to stay on top of the workload. As for the controversial ideology, I'll take that over dry delivery any day. At least everyone seemed to have an opinion, which is more than I can say for most other courses I've taken.

Utterly, utterly great professor

Mohammed is an amazing teacher. Be prepared to have your worldview expanded through his critical teachings.

Controversial teaching style that's refreshing in a lackadaisical world. High quality content. Emphesis on student accountability. He has definate thoughts, but he also encourages students to think for themselves. Highly recommended for either side of the political fence.

Mo assumes you want to be there to learn. Has high standards of classroom behavior. You must attend and keep up w/the reading. Lots of group work in the CSPMatrix. If you suspect that our socioeconomic system is destructive, wasteful, and oppressive, Mo will lead you to discover WHY it is.Does not brainwash, but makes you think.

Taxing, intriguing, fun and provoking. Not taking one of Dr. al-Madani's classes before completing your time at SCCC is an extreme disservice to one's education.

Great teacher, very intelligent. Has a lot of theories and teaches them in a very personally opinionated way. You can learn an immense amount from him, as long as you can honor that his opinions are his, and not necessarily yours.

At first, he seems to be a very strict teacher but in fact, he's cool. For international students, it might be hard to keep up with him for the first few weeks 'cuz he uses lots of complicated and new words. It would be much better to read the book before entering his class, that way, you will understand more + learn new words as well.

Mohammad al-Madani introduced me to anth. Inspired me so much I went on to UW to get a BA in Physical Anthropology. Take his classes.

great teacher refers to bad students as hitlers

A badass, but also a bit of a crackpot. Says he prefers to make his own ideas rather than rely on other theories; was badly bitten by informatic suppression memes as a child. Rabid Chomskoid, but is patient with argumentative students and takes time to explain everything.

He's the best teacher i've had in seattle central so far. at first, he seemed strict and scary. but he turned out to be very helpful and knowledgaable! you will learn alot in his class. as long as you give your best, you will do fine. its very worthy taking his class! he's an awesome instructor!!

Love his teaching style (no tests!) opens your mind to things you dont normally see

Very opinionated and usually unwilling to see things another way. but if you do the work-- you will get the grade you want.

very good teacher. but i do wish he would quit smoking! because he has great ideas and we want him to stick around a bit! makes you support your arguments and makes you think.

Mohammad's descriptions of the implications of Chomskyan linguistics and of the US racial system are particularly interesting. The papers require you to rearticulate his arguments. He is quite willing to recommend reading and answer student questions, not likely to change his mind. If you are at SCCC you really ought to take this class.

Mohammad is articulate and makes the class material fascinating. The class discussions are fun and enlightening. Everyone should take this class!

Mohammad is a wonderful teacher and inspires many students to get active in social issues. He is my favorite teacher. I would reccomend this class to anyone.

This class is a life-changer. MOHAMMAD AL-MADANI FOR PREZ 2012.

I must respectfully disagree with the negative comments left about Prof. Al-Madani, because I, myself did not experience this negativism from him. He is one of thee most well articulated human beings that I've ever met. Mohammad's persona exudes confidence and respect, and when he speaks, all 70 students are transfixed and hanging on his every word

best teacher i've ever had. period. everything he says is interesting.

I appreciated his logical, argument driven approach to the class material. If you attend lecture, and take notes, the essays are a snap. I found the material challenging, but in a fun way. He is an interesting man and really cares about teaching his students how to think, and construct logical arguments on their own.

Mohammad is an amazing intellectual! I hsve learned a lot from him and am very happy that I took his class. All of the people saying bad things about him are stuck in tunnel vision. You have to look from every view in life. If you are a right winged wacko and refuse to listen to opinions that you don't agree with then you will never see the world f

picks amazing books. if you pay attention, listen, and read YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF AND SOCIETY.Intensely stimulating, radical questions that if you're open minded, will make you wonder.

Plenty of writing. Attending class will help your grade. The class gets better as the quarter progresses.

The only students who are saying bad things about Mohamed here are the ones who like, voted for Bush, twice,have Fox news on 24/7 and don't believe in global warming. Anything other than their version of events is "brainwashing". I disagree. His class is an incredable eye-opener and I will remember it for as long as I live as being one of the best

Best teacher at SCCC hands down!

Mohammad changed my world and is the most influential teacher that I have ever had.

I took 3 classes with Mohammad and wish I could have taken more. I would recommend any class that he teaches. The content may vary some but the message is always the same. For those of you who wrote negative comments about brainwashing, think of all the other things you allow your self to be brainwashed by. Mohammad is a brilliant man!

The professor was inspiring. His approach to the material was deliberate, methodical, and thoughtful. In the beginning I was put off by what I perceived as his coldness and arrogance, but it was soon replaced by a thoughtful and passionate man. Articulate, humorous, and serious, al-Madani is a treasure. I know he wouldn't read this nonsense though.

I have a lot of respect for this man, even though he can be a bit harsh during class discussions. He takes anthropology, applies it to his students lives, and encourages them to make the world a better place. Take this class.

I took two of his classes. Great professor!

I felt very inspired by this man. He challenges you to go above and beyond and think WAY outside the box.

A truly inspiring man. A great influence on younger people. One of the best teachers that I have ever had!

Wow! I learned so much about myself and the world. I can't describe what I have taken away from listening to this man. I think his class should be mandatory for all Americans. Being a minority I thought I would know my culture more than anyone but I learned more in one quarter than all of my 30yrs. Everything makes sense now.

Mohammad is the single most influential prof I have ever had. He is brilliant, articulate, passionate, and inspiring. He urges you to explore your opinions rather than just state them. He brings unique perspectives to many issues. I'm now at a top 25 university and he is still the best prof I've encountered. I wish I had taken more of his classes!

Great class. People are saying he brainwashes and has a bunch of opinions, but honestly, he states facts. People who like Bush, watch Fox news, and aren't smart should NOT take his class. It takes a competent person to be in his class. I plan on taking more classes with him since I will be majoring in cultural anthropology. Again, great instructor.

This was the best and most enjoyable class that I have ever taken. As far as difficulty goes, if you do the little reading that is asked of you, do the 2 assignments per week and think about your responses to it, you will get a 4.0. He is a passionate professor and although the class is a little bit one-sided as far as opinions go, I got a lot out.

Mohammad's class is the most informative and amazing classes I have taken. He is incredibly smart and opinionated, but he challenges his students to think critically and form their own opinions. I wish he taught more classes- I would take every single one! I think he is the most amazing professor and I think he is incredibly sexy!

He's an amazing teacher, I took both his cultural and biological classes at the same time. There's alot of writing but he showed me a really easy way to write a 20 page paper. Organization, if you are interested in anthro he will change your world

Mohammad is the best teacher I have ever had. I have started thinking about race, sexuality and the way America is set up as a direct result of taking cultural anthropology with him. He's not easy, and he's controversial because he has strong opinions and isn't afraid to speak his mind. But that's what makes him such a good teacher.

Amazing teacher, life changing class. I highly recommend this class for every student of every major. it will provide a new way of looking at humans and our society.

Mohammad is an amzaing teacher! He is a brilliant man that is very passionate about knowledge. He is clear and his lectures and very intertaining. If you read the text assigned, come to class, and do the work you will come out on top. He is not an easy grader, but if you know what you are talking about he will indeed give you full credit.

Mohammed is one of the best and most knowledgeable teachers I've encountered at this school. He truly knows his subject. I love his sense of humor and his willingness to talk to students. If you're willing to ask him questions, he is an amazing resource and very approachable. I wish I was able to take more of his classes!

The class is focused on being a big group project through with to study main aspects of communication. Being on time is very important, especially on presentation day. Expectations are clear: show up and turn in all the assignments (they're easy if you do the readings) and you'll get an A. Madani is frank and class is great intro to Anthropology.

He's fantastic!

Mohammad is the best professor I have ever had. I have looked forward to every class and am sad to see it end. He is not an easy grader, he stands by his bold and outside-of-the-box-opinions and he is one of the smartest people I've met. Thought provoking lectures, readings, and weekly assignments. Take his class - it will change your life!

Very interesting material that was taught by a very interesting man. Take a course with Mohammad if you get the chance.

Any class of his can be a lofe changing experience. If you want it to be. He has an astoundingly vast knowledge of the material he covers and is willing to make sure his students understand it. A good cliche for his class is, "You reap what you sow."

Mohammad is the best teacher I have had at SCCC. He is amazingly knowledgeable and passionate. He is funny and makes class interesting. I recommend everyone take at least one class with him!

Engaged teacher. Exepcts full participation. Provides ample, useful office time and expects you to show up and follow through. Nice to have a teacher who takes students and teaching so seriously.

All of my friends who have taken him LOVE him so I gave him a try... I wasn't very interested in his 205 class but this 206 one I LOVED. He opens your eyes to new things and expands your world view. He's funny and sarcastic. He is very knowledgeable & keeps the class interesting. He doesn't use ppts & he always shows a film. His brain is amazing!

Wow, this man is amazing! Be prepared to have your ideas and what you think you know be challenged and really reflect on them, for the better. You will learn so much. He's the best professor I have ever had. Hands down. Come with an open mind and the willingness to learn and you won't be disappointed.

Mohammad al-Madani is singularly the most amazing professor I have ever taken, and in fact is one of the most phenomenal people I have ever met. If you have the chance, look up the article written about him in The Stranger around 2003, I believe. The entire class was interesting, but the last two weeks absolutely blew me away and changed my world.

First rate professor. SCC is extremely lucky to have him. He is a heavy weight intellectual. Should be heading a dept. at Columbia or Berkeley. Appreciates witty humor.

I had my first Anthropology class with him this quarter, and he is honestly one of the best teachers that I've ever had. He is very clear about his expectations of you as a student and wants you to succeed, but he is not to be taken advantage of. I've never felt as engaged in a class as I have in his. Definitely a great teacher and a great guy!

Very organized and easy to follow lectures. Sequential and follows the book. Grade based on weekly quizzes so study up! Likes it when you speak up in class but may tease you if you get it wrong. Overall a competent, prepared teacher.

Phenomenal instructor. One of the most intelligent and passionate people I have encountered. Lectures are clear, engaging, and funny. Very fair. Somewhat of a tough grader as far as the weekly "essays". I took things out of this course that I did not expect. It was a very inspiring experience! Everyone should take at least one class with him.

awesome instructor! can be hard but take good notes, ask questions, and it's not too challenge

He's not that bad. Can be intimidating at first but super approachable once you actually talk to him. Class is easy if you keep up with the reading and take good notes. There's a written assignment due each week which is where your reading/notes will pay off. If you can handle those two things then this class is an easy A. Plus you'll learn a lot!

He changed my life.

Wish all my courses could be with Mohammad!

Mohammad is a great teacher who knows how to keep his class interested. Depending on the course you take, the class (206) has weekly essays (1 page content + reflection) with in class peer editing and are due at the end of the week (or Monday) or (205) there are weekly quizzes on the material + documentary watched + lectures. Very inspiring teacher

Great.

Don't miss.

weekly tests, each worth 9% of your grade. Almost nothing else. Did not even open my textbook, the quizzes are almost entirely based on his lectures. Easy enough if you take those quizzes are seriously as they should be.

Mohamed al-Madani's class was the first anthropology class I've ever taken and it was everything I had hoped it would be. He had humor and great examples in his lectures. I learned so much about myself and other cultures. The "textbook" is a great read if you enjoy narrative prose I highly recommend this class and would love to take more from him!

He's such an interesting and special human being. He really makes you think about certain issues. No textbook. Everything from his genius brain. That's why you have to attend everyday, you won't wanna miss out on content he shares. Take notes!!!! Weekly quizzes all based on what he taught the past week. Assigns max 45mins of video to watch a week.

He's my favorite prof at Seattle Central. His classes are super interesting and he really makes you think about what you're learning. Skipping class with Mohammad isn't an option because almost everything is done in the classroom. Weekly quizzes or papers are his thing. Focus is needed in his classes but oh, it's so worth it!

I think to say Mohammad is my favorite professor. His lectures are amazing and he's a funny guy. Attendance doesn't matter and the only thing you are graded for are the quizzes and in-class assignments. The problem is that you only have a total of 8 quizzes and 4 in class assignments, which are more like micro pop quizzes. These can be difficult.

Not the kind of class you want to take if you are lazy and dont want to learn, and if youre paying for college if you are not going to class. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you miss class you wont pass because you dont have text book, and all quizzes are about the lectures and the random facts that he gives. One of the most amazing classes

This was the best class I have ever taken. It really helped me understand how humans organize systems, and why certain aspects of society are the way they are. Mohammad has a really interesting no-BS perspective about humans that I really appreciated. Take this class, you will not be disappointed.

Almadani might seem dry to some people, but he is an amazing professor. He will start whichever class you take with him with a warning about NC grades and the like, so he will seem hostile at first. However, engage with him, ask him questions, and he will love to have an intellectual discussion with the whole class even if it takes the rest of it.

Al-Madani is an interesting man. He did a good pushing for discussion in the class however it is important to talk to him if you do not understand something or have an issue in or out of class. Relatively radical for a professor (openly criticizing academia.) If you are looking for a challenging class he is the professor for you.

Hes a hoot. The first few classes he tries to scare you but stick around because he just gets better. Hes very dedicated to what he teaches which is really nice. He doesnt grade you on much but hes a very fair grader. Fully recommend, totally inspiring!

Professor al-Madani is hands down, my favorite professor. So much so that Ive taken 2 additional classes with him that arent required for my degree. Hes very well spoken and has a wealth of knowledge to impart. His lectures are very informative. His tests are difficult and questions are derived almost entirely from in-class videos and lectures.

This class changes how I think about the world and was super funny, but the grade is based entirely on tests.

Mohammed was the reason I decided to major in anthro! His perspective is really important, and if you listen and make the effort you will leave this class with a better understanding of how the world works! There was no required text for my class. To get the grade (and the most out of the class) you really have to be present in lecture and STUDY!

Mohammad is by far one of the most outstanding teachers Ive had, especially at Seattle Central. He is very funny and engaging, and very upfront about his ideas in a way that is educational. I signed up for Bio Anthro because I needed a 50 minute science credit but I got so much more. Attendance is not graded, but class is engaging and prepares you

Al-Madani is truly the most inspiring professor I am yet to encounter. He genuinely wants all of his students to get a good grade in his classes. On days before quizzes. he will point out specific subjects that will be found on the quiz. He is friendly and outgoing, and very clearly enjoys what he does. Is very respectful, fun and understanding.

I'd heard good things about him, so I signed up for this class during the COVID lockdown. I want to clarify that I never met the prof. There were no lectures, and no discussions, just reading assignments and papers to write with *very little feedback one way or the other. So I wrote five good papers and passed. Would have liked to attend a lecture.

I took a class with this professor over 20 years ago at SCCC and he changed my life. He radicalized my thinking, but also told us to get our degrees and succeed academically. I now have 2 bachelors degrees, a masters, and a doctorate, and he still remains my favorite professor ever. I know I would not be the person I am today without him. A++

A life-changing professor. The best and most engaging learning experience I ever had, and I wish I could go back and do it all again.