Professor Vaz was a very entertaining professor to have. He makes class fun and finds common date references to what he teaches. It might be a little hard to follow at the beginning but once you get used to how he teaches, the class is a breeze. Be ready to do a writing assignment each week, super easy though. The reviews are the tests.

The best professor ive had while attending Seminole State. The most knowledgeable professor ive had and makes the class entertaining. Im an average student and i generally hate going to school but he made me actually want to go to class and learn the most Ive learned since ive been in school. If you pay attention youll pass

Took him for 2 classes. The best professor ive had while attending Seminole State. The most knowledgeable professor ive had and makes the class entertaining. Im an average student and i generally hate going to school but he made me actually want to go to class and learn the most Ive learned since ive been in school. If you pay attention youll pass

Excellent! Dr. Vaz is the most knowledgeable professor I've had. He makes learning interesting. His expectations are the same as any other "Professor." You are in control of passing or failing his class. Pay attention, take Good Notes and STUDY. You must show that you Know the material that has been presented to you. I would DEFINITELY take again!!

Took both of his classes. He's very knowledgeable and you can tell he cares about what he teaches! He relates the material to the students and the times to make it easy to understand. He's funny, will make the class entertaining, and you'll have interesting discussions. But he is a tough grader and all the tests are essays. Lots of writing.

Dr. Vaz is extremely knowledgeable and makes sure that you understand the subject. Although attendance is not mandatory he did give random pop quizzes over the notes. He will answer any questions you have and always reminds you that his office is always open. He gives great feedback on papers, homework, and exams.

He is very funny but all the assignments are written papers and he grades pretty tough on them. It was hard to get any higher than a C on any paper. Attendance isn't mandatory but pop quizzes are given if lack of attendance is shown

Dr. Neil Vaz is the BEST TEACHER EVER. I ENJOYED HIS CLASS! HE IS VERY SMART, FUN, CARING, AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED! HIGLYYYY RECOMMENDED :) IF YOU DO THE WORK, YOU ARE DEFINITELY GOING TO PASS HIS CLASS!

He is a great teacher, does give pop quizzes but they are honestly super easy. You do have to do some writing but he is very helpful when it comes to the papers and will tell you what he is looking for in exams and teaches you well so you don't fail. He's also super funny and you will not dread going to this class instead look forward to it.

Professor Neil Vaz is incredible, he is kind and extremely funny and knowledgeable. there is the main paper that you have to write throughout the semester and some pop quizzes on last classes notes but other than that there isn't much work. take his class, you won't regret it.

Dr. Neil Vaz was by far my favorite professor at Seminole State College. He does require participation and is tough on grading but it is worth the effort. He is very good at making people think outside the box, and I now view some things differently. I would take another class by him in a heartbeat!

I really enjoyed this class with Dr. Vaz. He gives great feedback on almost everything he wants fixed and is very helpful. He has weekly 250 word papers and discussions, (He drops three of the each) yet, they are very rewarding as they give you a very clear understanding of the work. Also about 30-40 pages a week from the textbook.

Dr. Vaz made class very fun and exciting to attend. He does have weekly writings and a big research paper but I think that he does a really good job at explaining the assignments and giving good feedback to improve your grade. He really cares about history and his students. He can also do a backflip which is pretty neat.

Mr. Vaz Is an phenomenal Professor. His lectures are very entertaining and funny yet unbelievably Knowledgeable. He's very passionate about this his class and the integrity of this course. I learned a lot in his class! He's gives extra credit and will work with you to ensure you pass his class.

This class's grade comes from writing about a topic and showing your understanding of it, making the class much easier so long as you pay attention during lectures. He has a great classroom environment and is so far the only person to have made at all interested in this class's subject. He assigns a lot of work but you only have to do half of it.

Professor Vaz was awesome. He is very knowledgable and give great feedback on papers. If you are trying to get an easy A this in not the class for you. I would suggest recording the class this will help you with studying. Professor Vaz rocks!!!

Professor Vaz has a great personality, grades fair, and loves to allow students to voice their opinions on any topic. He also provides instructive feedback on papers.

honestly i think the reviews on here are not in fact as every person has a different experience. I think if you follow his sylabus and READ WHAT HES ASKING YOU TO READ you will get an easy a! he responded back to me super quick and even graded assignments the next day after turning them in. I would say it was a great course and teacher .

Professor Vaz is great! He gets you to think about your position on things, as opposed to just spoon feeding you his opinion. His lectures are easy to fallow and he fosters great discussion. He is a tough but fair professor. If you stay on top of the reading you should have no problem with this class.

Professor Vaz was great, just be prepared for lengthy assignments. They aren't necessarily too hard he just makes you actually work for your grade. I also appreciate that he is a little left leaning, it is apparent in the questions he asks. This class really made me think. I enjoyed it.

He is one of those teachers who really makes you think. I didn't even like history before taking his class but after I finished it I am really fascinated by it. He lets you see multiple perspectives on different topics instead of telling you the traditional way to think.

History has never been my subject and it still isn't but Prof Vaz made it interesting. He is a very nice and caring person and allows you to express your self. Even though he makes you think about what you are learning he makes it fun! His assignments are a little heavy on the writing side but they are easy! But overall, great/fun class!! :)

If I had the opportunity to retake this professor, I would. The teacher made the material enjoyable to read and learn about, even though it was a lot of work. He also seemed very passionate about what he taught. This is probably one of the most chill and funny teachers on campus. As long as you do your work, the class is easy.

Dr. Vaz is a great instructor. For my class an essay was due every week but only required (usually) min of 300 words. Many of the reading for class were highly informative. Dr.Vaz made lectures in class fun and allowed students to discuss opposing POV on topics. Class was well structured and fun! He grades extremely fast which is a huge plus!

Although Dr. Vaz's class requires effort, a lot of ratings left here misrepresents him. I got to know Dr. Vaz and he is approachable and kind despite his demeanor. He's willing to help you succeed in the class and I truly enjoyed learning despite the workload. A challenge helps you grow, and his class has provided the outcome of growth for me.

Professor Vaz is an amazing teacher! There are nine 200 word easy essays, but he only grades five of them so you can pick and choose which ones you want to do. He is very down to earth and loves to get the class talking in debates. My suggestion is to have a list of cited evidence for the debates (trust me it will come in handy)

Harder than an intro class should be but go above and beyond for everything. Show that you really understand the topic and write more than he expects. I went to his office hours and he was very helpful and a pretty cool guy. Also write a lot more than required for discussions because he gives extra credit there. Hard class just work for your grade.

There are a lot of writing assignments, if you think this is going to be an easy A then I advise to pick a different class. He is amazing, makes lectures fun, he's not PC so if you're sensitive find a new professor. His AMH course was probably one of the most meaningful and one of my favorite courses. You will learn how to write well after this.

Yes, there are A LOT of writing assignments and LOTS to read but you'll get through it. He's a good teacher and will help out when needed. There is an 8 page paper due at the end of the semester and occasionally pop quizzes. Does drop some low assignments though which is helpful towards the end. Honestly, you don't really need to write down notes.

Very tough but fair grader. The interesting professor got me excited to learn about history! There were frequent group debates but they weren't taken too seriously as the class as a whole had a pretty fun and talkative vibe. You can tell that Prof. Vaz has a real passion for history and would answer any question that arose. Overall, tough but fun!

Dr. Vaz creates an environment in his lectures where all students are encouraged to discuss the material with each other, and all differing opinions are valid. There is a ton of work to do in this class and long readings basically every week. Vaz offers plenty of extra credit, though, and if you're disciplined, you should pass pretty easily.

I came back two years later to give this review that's how much I enjoyed his class. Each week he goes over a topic the whole class debates and discusses them. He is hilarious and I was always excited to go to class. Only negative is there is a 7 page paper due at the end of the semester, however, you have a lot of range on what topic you pick.

This class waa amazing . The lectures and debates were enjoyable and fun . There was alot of assignments but they were easy because everything is provided on the home page , examples , outlines , sources etc.

Great Professor. I enjoy his class. I would take his class again.

Dr.Vaz is awesome. He expects a lot from his students and he can be tough on grading. However he is very available and provides many resources for you to succeed. Dont expect to come into this class and pass by doing bare minimum. Not a big history fan but learned a lot when studying for this class. I would take another class w/ Dr.Vaz.

Weekly writing assignments and discussion posts. Have to read upwards of 30 pages for these assignments. you also have an 8-page research paper that is worked on throughout the course beginning in the first week. He lectures every class and there are debates about the writing assignments. Midterm= 3 prompts 600 words each. Final= 1800-word essay

Honestly my favorite teacher EVER, he promotes actual critical thinking skills and thinking for yourself! This class is not for the faint of heart in the sense that one must actually care about demonstrating what you've learned and there is no ABCD or bottling up, everything is open-ended, but not hard if you pay attention & read the material.

Dr. Vaz is an exceptional professor. His assignments come with clear guidelines and consistent feedback, and his supportive approach ensures that students have all the tools they need to excel. Read the feedback and correct your mistakes, its that easy. Im baffled Dr. Vaz's does not have a higher rating! One of my best professors at SSC thus far.

Overall, I really enjoyed Dr. Vaz' class. He is a great professor, very knowledgeable and is open to you participating heavily in the discussion. Homework can be very time-consuming though, various articles to read and write about. Make sure you are a good writer before taking this class, as all the homework is writing, but not a very tough grader.

Professor Vaz is an AMAZING professor hands down! Genuinely one of the best professors Seminole State has. He is really passionate about history and what he teaches, it is obvious in his great lectures. His class is a class you don't want to miss, if you like to skip class or not even come to don't even sign up. Take him if you have chance!

100% would rec. this Professor a, truly cares about you as a student, if you show that you care about the class and put in effort. There are pop quizzes so make sure you pay attention in class, but super easy. Be prepared for lots for writings, but it's worth it b/c you have class debates that follow the assignments.

Professor Vaz's class was one of my favorite classes. The class is not about memorizing history dates or people as much as it is about debates, critical thinking, and actually learning. There are a lot of writing assignments and readings, but they are all interesting topics that we discuss later. Definitely recommend!

Really funny and easy to listen to during lectures. Goes on many interesting tangents. Remains neutral on political issues so there is very little bias in the class. Would definitely recommend his history class.

Attendance was not mandatory for my class. Very lecture heavy but was useful info and was engaging. Most of the class is writing papers but he is very clear on what he wants and is not a tough grader. Very communicative.