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This guy is a jerk. He is unclear, unfriendly, makes the subject more dificult, and he is prejudiced against American students. His test questions can not be deciphored so you can not anser them.
Believes that geography is the single most important subject. He is very good at teaching, however, as it has been a few quarters since I had GEO 101 but I still remember everything. Very interesting while not wandering off subject too often.
If you truly want to learn something about the world we live in, Mo is the professor you want. He will go in depth in all aspects of the subject and is available outside of class for further help. Mo is very knowledgable and a great person to know.
Mohsen is a great teacher, when you leave his class you will have learned a great deal. He is an American,with strong views,but an open mind. This is college,so to pass his course/tests it usually helps if you can spell,and proofread, unlike said above.
One of the worst profs i have ever had. Very unclear, rambles on and on, would not recommend to anyone.
Mo is very helpful and NEVER wrong, he truly knows what he is talking about, even when you think he is wrong and you are right. He really cares about his students, he has the biggest heart ever and he wants everyone, no matter what major to do well.
a charismatic person, knowns a lot about geogrpahy but he lets his political views interfere with the class TOO MUCH -it takes him an entire quarter to get through one Chapter. You'll learn more about American foreign policy than about Geography.
At the beginning of the quarter i thought he was an excellent professor, but I was disappointed by the end of the quater. We are only on chapter 6 & we should be on 16! i paid over 200 dollars for the book and the class combined. Waste of money!
I signed up for a class on world geography, not liberal indoctrination. He is rude to anyone that doesn't agree with his opinions. Minimal class time is spent on the actual course. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!
MO SUCKS! He spends all the class time on his politcal views instead of on teaching geography. HORRIBLE PROF! Huge waste of money and time!
you will never fall asleep in this class because you don't learn anything about geography, but the tests are over geogrpahy not his opinions; changes test dates constantly and blames the class for low grades. He has mood swings like a bipolar person does
very good teacher. goes out of his way to help! i really enjoyed his class. he may be somewhat strict but he knows his stuff.
very good prof. willing to go out of his way to help
Mo is a highly intellagent teacher. Sure, he has polital views, but he is open to everyone's opinion. He is truly an example of what the future needs as a teacher. He is the most helpful teacher I have ever seen at Sinclair, he is a wonderful man.
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I called up the school after his class to see if I could get a refund i was so pissed that nothing was taught! NEVER take this a--, it is a waste of time i cannot believe that Sinclair would employ such a useless person.
Mo is a great guy. One of my favorite professor at Sinclair. He does not BS around. If you love W, than you will not like Mo. If your open and want to learn something about the Middle East then Mo is the guy for you. Prepared me for OSU classes.
mo is very passionate about his beliefs... and you will learn all of them by taking his class. he is very nice, but he does not go over the class materail at all. be prepared to do some on your own learning because he only lectures about his opinions, not facts on the test.
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Mo is a very egotistical and rude person. he believes everything wrong in the world is americans fault and doesnt hold back telling us that. he makes fun of students when they get a questions wrong and is very unhelpful. he downs on america all the time and makes students feel below him.
Mr. Khani is a tremendous instructor. Through taking his physical geography course, I was able to learn & develop a sense of love for geograhpy. Mr. Khani was very thourough in teaching this course. He is also very personable, kind and helpful. I consider him a mentormy self & credit him with the s
Mo is a phenomenal prof. Still, 5 years after I first came to him for guidance, he has provided me with valuable insight on where to attend grad school to obtain my PhD in the field. In his class you will learn the habits that will allow you succeed during the rest of your academic career.
Its hard, but you learn alot from his discussions in class. I have alot of respect for this teacher & if you cannot handle a instructor who will not let you slack off then do not take this class. This class teaches you about what is going on in the world, which I think every American should know.
I think that Moshen Khani is one of the Best Professors that I have ever had. He made me see things in a way that I would have never thought of looking at them. I truly appriciate all that he has taught me, including hearing his views on religion and Politics. Thanks Mo!!
Difficult. You'll learn, but it's not likely to be what you expected when you signed up for the class. LOTS of politics. Overall a fairly amusing teacher though.
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Very hard class, but I got an A. We only got through the intro and Chap 1&2 so I wish we stayed on schedule. Has a lot of opinions and doesn't care if people get offended. His class really opened my perspective though. I learned a lot and fell in love with Geography.
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He is the rudest teacher I have ever had. All he does is put down his students and talk bad about Americans. I personally could not put up with this and dropped the class.
Mo. You cant go wrong.
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The first few days I really didn't like Mo. Everything he said rubbed me the wrong way. However I remained in class and learned a lot. He is very passionate and does focus on certian areas such as the Middle East. He is great if you work hard and really want to learn. If you don't take someone else.
Mo is a very good teacher. This class is not easy atl all. Do not take this unless you are wanting to really learn Geology. Not a cake class. This course will challenge you!
Mo will make you learn. If you aren't ready to do that, you won't like him. He is very passionate about his work and won't tolerate slackers. He is the best teacher you could hope for!
Mo will make you learn! Be prepared for that and you will love him. He truly cares. He knows so much!!!
Mo will tell you the first day, you will learn in this class. You will be required to work hard. He is a gifted teacher who is very passionate about his job. He gives his opinions and he listens to yours. Be prepared, he knows more thanyou!
best teacher ever. loves his work
Cares greatly about his subject. May not get through all material because he knows so much and really wants you to get it! I wish he taught more sections!
Excellent Teacher. Willing to help if you put forth the effort.
I learned the most in his class. No other teacher could compare. take his class and prepare to work
Truly gifted Prof. Will make you learn. Don't take this class if you are a slacker or narrow minded.
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Great Teacher!!!!
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Great teacher, take his class. You will learn more than any other teacher could give you.
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Mo was very helpful and really cared about how his students did. He came up to me just to see how I was doing even 1.5 yrs after I had finished his class.
He is a great teacher if you are prepared to work. He doesn't hand out A's. He loves what he does and is very passionate about the world. He is also pretty hot!
Awsome teacher. I learned sooooo much!
What an awesome teacher. best in the school!
Very passionate and inspires me to do better.
Makes geography interesting.
For like a 40 yr old hes hot. If you like geography take his class BUT if you cant do map quizzes of like EVERY country and Main city in the world..STAY CLEAR
Very arrogant, goes off on tangents, and spent more time on politics than on physical geography.
Mo is the man......... love him, his class is hard though you do have to work. but hes awsome!!
very informative
Mo doesn't hate anyone. He tries to give WASP's a different perspective. Yes he talks about the middle east a lot, but currently that is the most important thing in geography to know about being involved in a war and all. Is everyone going to like him no, but if you want your veiwpoints challenged then take his class and learn.
He is a good Geography teacher. He seems to really know what he is talking about, and is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. However, politics, and the war in Iraq often come into the discussion taking the focus off of what we are learning about European geography!What does American politics have to do with that? Other than that, he's good.
do not take khani !!!!
Good Teacher! Best teacher I've seen so far at Sinclair. He really cares about his students and wants them to improve and succeed. There is no way you can fall asleep in this class... if you do you'll be awakened. Mohsen, I believe, has a good reputation @ Sinclair and that's good. Only prob. is he talks a lot, but it's interesting when he does.
This man is amazing and passionate. I think he is a wonderful person.
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The most passionate teacher in his profession on the PLANET. He is the "Crocodile Hunter" of Geography. An immigrant from Iran, he believes all his students should appreciate the oppurtunity they have at a good education. He expects his students to study hard. If you want a great teacher choose him, if your looking for an easy "A" or "B" forget it.
The only teacher i ever had that cried in the middle of class over poor children in the Sudan. He's like really hard to get a good grade from but loves what he does.
BAD! Mo thinks that all of students are stupid. If you don't agree with his views you are not worth a breath!! Don't take this class unless you want to feel stupid
He is alright
I took his class over a year ago and since then have finished my undergrad at WSU. I can honestly say that Mo was the most passionate profs I have ever had. His enthusiasm for the subject was contagious. Don't take the class if you are not willing to work hard or if you have problems with different view points.
It was a great class and I learned so much! He really is passionate and loves his job! He was a great teacher and very nice to look at!
Awful, he makes u feel like u a complete idoit, and forget about asking a question, unless you want to get screamed at and made fun of. He is very heartless when it comes to his students, he expects you to know everything before he teachs you. you will leave his class hating him. plus...u cant understand him some times.
If your goal is to be indoctrinated, then this class is for you. However, if you're actually interested in geography, this class is not for you. Don't expect him to facilitate interesting discussions (you will be subject to lengthy monologues of HIS views)...he rarely lets his students get a word in. ESPECIALLY if you disagree with him.
Awful. He is so loud and talks at you. If you have a question, he says "well what do you think" UMMMM.... I dont know thats why I asked the question. He drops you a letter grade if you miss 2 classes. Is this highschool? Noooo. The class is ridiculous.
he actually told the class I failed a test and made me say aloud that i would improve. i am not a horrible student but i forgot the test day. i felt he did not like the look of me and therefore picked on me. told me i was 15 minutes late to class as if i wasn't aware i woke up late and ran to school from the other end of town. is this not college?
Hard to follow--Bring a tape recorder. If you're not politically aware, get politically aware before going to class...you will be called out for your ignorance. Don't take it personally tho, its just a teaching tactic. Don't write him off immediately, he might grow on you if you keep an open mind. Hard Class...do the work and attend all classes.
He is extremly passionate about global issues that at times he is hard to follow,is easily distracted by other topics, and can rant on until after the class time was suppose to end. Also, don't sit in the front of class he is loud! He is very hard to get a good grade from be at all classes and study for quizes. He won't get all the chapters in.
Mo completely changed my outlook on the world and opened my eyes to subjects i had never paid any mind! You must go into his class with an open mind. He teaches more than geography not only because the subject itself is all-inclusive but he brings so much to the table and allows for open interaction at any time and his door is always open!
I KNOW WE ALL HAVE LIVES AND FAMILIES AND EMERGENCIES, BUT STUDENTS ARE RUDE WITH THEIR CELL PHONES, IT IS NOT ONLY DISTRACTING TO THE PROFESSOR BUT ALSO FELLOW STUDENTS WHEN SOMEONE IS MESSING WITH THEIR CELL PHONE AND DISRUPTING CLASS. GROW UP AND QUIT CRYING KIDS!
One of the most obnoxious, bombastic and banal instructors ive ever had. if you actually enjoy creative thought (i.e. thinking for yourself) in any way, dont take this guy. but, if you like being denigrated constantly for trivial and useless information that you may not know, then this class is for you! bootcamp for the feeble-minded!
mo is pretty average. If u read and do the assignments an A- should be attainable. He goes the pace of the slowest person in class. He also wastes time on irrelevant topics. But he's not completely incompetent. He knows the subject matter well, but I personally think a stand out prof can stay on topic and get through much much more material.
Mo gives EVERYTHING when he teaches, and he expects the same in return, so if you're looking for an easy class don't take his. If you're looking to learn, look no further- HE'S AMAZING. The only drawback is that you will walk away knowing ALL his personal political beliefs and he will want you to agree with him...even though he says he won't.
All personal feelings aside, he is just not a good professor. He's lazy, goes off topic constantly and never gets even close to getting through the material planned at the beginning of the quarter. I also witnessed him personally attack several students for childish reasons.
Did not like this professor. He only covered maybe 5 out of the 12 chapters that were to be covered in class because he couldn't stop ranting about Iraq and how Americans are stupid and ignorant.
Mo tried to be a good prof. However, he lets small, irrelevent things get to him. We once spent a good part of class trying to get a native african to speak in his native tongue for instance. Mo will go out of his way to help you, even if you have to twist his arm a little. The best thing to do for his class is dont bring up your political beliefs
LOVED Mo! He was one of the best prof. I've ever had. He is somewhat arrogant and he does go on tangents; however, they are very useful. He expects a lot from students , including that u do independent studying. He may seem unapprochable, but if u do, he is very helpful. Does have strong views but apperciates others. Very passionate.
Mo is very intellectual and firm in his beliefs. If you're going to argue with him you better know your facts. He was extremely knowledgeable in this class, learned a lot. Know this: *Just because someone doesn't think what you do doesn't mean they are dumb or wrong* be prepared to hear Mo's strong views and don't get mad about it
I feel like the student that like his class personally like him as a person and not necessarily his teaching style. Or they are intrigued because they never met anyone like him. I'm sad because we got through virtually nothing. Mo didn't ruin geography for me, he just barely taught me anything about it.
Best teacher I've ever had. Just make sure to study
awesome
This was more of an expose on China, (he is more than happy to tell you that he's been there) not a class on global geography. I was hoping to learn about Geography instead I learned that Americans are foolish arrogant & lack forethought. He is inconsistent and has an agenda that complicates the class and slows him down. just my .02
Class is hard and you have to be at each class, show up late he will kick you out.He can sometimes be rude and arrogant, and we only covered 3 chapters out of the 12 we were supposed to,Moe talks liberal politics more than anything and is a extremist, if your argue with him he will talk down to you and he often belittled his students DONT TAKE MOE
Do not take him!!! Hes rude, arrogant, and does not teach during class. Not to mention he expects you to go above and beyond what any other prof ive ever had expects.
The most memorable!
Amazing instructor, does a great job at hearing both sides of an argument and tries to teach critical thinking, and at a community college level that's pretty hard.
Great professor! You can tell he really enjoys teaching and knows the subject matter well. He does give his opinion often, but, is also open to student opinion. I would take this professor again.
I love Mo, he will teach you well provided you are willing to listen. He holds his students accountable for their work and respects those who work to the best of their abilities. He does not tolerate mediocrity. At first he can be intimidating, especially since he projects his voice while he's teaching. Once you get to know him he's wonderful.
Excellent professor, just don't get behind. He is very knowledgeable. You will learn a lot if you take his class.
This teacher loves geography and has a plethera of knowledge on the subject, is extremely enthusiastic, and I guarantee that you couldnt fall asleep in his class because he makes it that exciting. He greatly influenced me on choosing the geography major.
My girlfriend warned me not to take this class because Mo taught it. I should have listened. I was disappointed because I wanted to learn more about geography. Instead, he spent the entire class ranting about how dumb and fat we are. I understand that a lot of Americans are misinformed and ignorant, but it's not fair to assume all of them are.
Great.
Mohsen khani is a great teacher and I definitely recommend. he's trying to teach and wake up Americans about what is really happening. Trust me if your open minded and cares about humanity take this class.. U will learn many things that most Americans don't.
You have to be open-minded if you want to take this class. He has a temper and is very stubborn. He doesn't like other opinions expressed and treats you with disdain when you do give your opinion. He did teach me a lot about geography but I felt a lot of biased.
Without a doubt, the best professor that I have had in three years of schooling. I would recommend him to anyone that I know.
While his passion is GEO, his mind is on Religion. Dude spent at least 2 whole class periods talking about religion. While he is absolutely right in his views, I took the class to learn about Geography. 102 is setup like this. Map quizes are taken out of class. Test are pretty hard (study/take notes). Current events article from news for EX cr
Great professor, I've really learned a lot and been challenged. But he's definitely opinionated and antagonistic to opposing viewpoints
Mo is a great professor. He is very opinionated, but also has an extensive knowledge of a lot of things. By far my favorite professor I have ever had!
He is a college prof that has college expctations of his college students. Show up, do the work, study, and you will be fine.
Moh is the best mentor in social and Geographic Science, he refuses to dumb down the lesson and expects people to think and speak and to really connect to not just the material but to each other.
If you like your GPA I would suggest not taking this class. There are hardly any points given for the amount of reading required, and Mo relies almost entirely on multiple choice tests with several tricky questions in each. I personally prefer conveying what I've learned and not how well I've adapted to a professor's test style. Very frustrating.
Mo is a fantastic professor! He really wants you to learn, and those saying he is not good did not do the work and did not show up. Must do the work, show up and study. What else would you expect from college?
Challenging, but has a LOT of knowledge and is very passionate about the subject! He relates everything to Geography so be prepared to talk about real world issues...including politics and religion. You HAVE to be open to discussion to take this class! Students usually either love him or hate him. Still, a real and valuable learning experience.
Do not take this guy. He hates Americans. Call them fat and stupid and makes students say American are fat and stupid. Also, thinks Christians are ignorant. Switched to another teacher after first day. Couldn't believe this was allowed.
I agree with 99.9% of his opinions about things. As a person, he's cool. As a teacher...I'm not so sure. What few assignments we had were vagueunclear in instructions. If you're quiet, he'll single you out and call you a potential serial killer, so if you're shyquietsocially anxious, do not take his classes.
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Great teacher. He is very passionate in Geography and is why I am going deeper into Geography and GIS. If you skip class you will fail. If you don't do the work you will fail. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had.
He was though. If you like the subject, like if your really into it, he great. DO NOT take him if you just want a decent grade and not a ton of work, like a normal person. Everyone in the class hated him, but looking back he was kind of interesting.
If you don't show up to class or get sick a lot you will fail the class. Also, if you do not like to talk in class do not take him. He makes you talk and finish his sentences on a daily basis. If you do not participate your grade will suffer big time. His lectures are off topic and goes on rants about random things. didn't learn much at all.
Do not let the 3.5 rating fool you! My friend took his class and told me about how terrible he is but i didn't believe her so I took his class. He is the worst teacher I have ever hard. first 30 min of class everyday was spent on him lectureing us on how america sucks and we suck as students. He hates anyone else's opinion and is very rude.
He was tough on grades and really made you learn the subject. However as a teacher I am very glad I took his class. People gave him a bad rating a lot but that's just because they were too politically washed to see what he was actually trying to teach us about Human Geography. Great teacher, great class, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
He may seem to know all of his stuff, but he does not always talk about topics relevant to the class. If you want to pass his class, be prepared to study hard outside of class, as well as show up. His quizzes may seem hard but the tests were even harder.
Mo is an amazing professor. He has so much knowledge not only on geography but the entire world. Yes he is clear in his beliefs and yes he will tell you if he disagrees with your beliefs but he's never rude, just honest. He does teach, he just wants the class to participate so he requires YOU to ask the questions. He's basically yoda.
Mo is maybe the most passionate person I've ever met. I seriously think that Geography is the love of his life which is really great because whether you want to or not, you WILL learn in this class. It doesn't stick to the schedule because he teaches you a lot of stuff that is more of the "big picture" variety. Its a tough class but worth it.
Mo truly loves geography, it's his life. Students who take this class as a gen ed will find it hard, he teaches and makes you study like if you were majoring in the subject. I took two of his classes in one semester it wasn't easy. As a person he's one of the best person you will meet, he has so many stories to share.
Class Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
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GEO204
5.0
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1102
5.0
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HUMANGEOGRAPHY
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GEO01AND102
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