GREAT CLASS. REALLY EASY. AWESOME TEACHER WITH GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. JOKES AROUND LIKE HE'S A STUDENT AS WELL. TEACHES LIKE HE'S THE DEAN AT THE SAME TIME. I'D RECOMMEND THIS CLASS TO EVERYONE FOR 3 EASY UNITS!

Diaz is the man. Very easy class but you learn a lot. This guy went to Princeton so he knows what he's doing.

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Diaz is great, i highly reccomend his class. he knows his stuff and durring his lectures he tales history so well it feels like your watching troy or somthing.

I highly recommend Sal;Awesome guy who knows his stuff and definaetly wants to see his students succeed. Tests are tough but do-able. One hell of a sense of humour and is always on time ;). Best addition to the jc in a long time

Sal is the best Professor at SRJC. He really makes class interesting especially for those how aren't into history. He is also responds to emails the same day! (thats rare) The tests aren't that hard and he grades easy. Also, no papers!!!!He's awesome and I would recommend him to anyone. I will be enjoying another semester with him!

Really interesting class. No term papers, just weekly homework assignments and quizzes, and three exams. I highly recommend him.

Great class - tells funny little stories abut the people you learn about that keep the lectures entertaining

Prof Diaz is funny and keeps the class very interesting. He is very helpful and also has awsome advice if you are looking to transfer to other schools. He seems to have the perspective of a student so he understands how difficult it can be sometimes. He steers clear of politics and focuses on helping you learn. I highly recommend him.

Great teacher, Funny and comical. Only weekly hmwrk and quizes NO PAPERS!! Fairly easy. Recommend Him for future classes

Great instructor! Makes the class interesting and fun in a subject that could easily be very boring. Easy weekly hwk assignments plus 3 difficult tests, though he gives a very comprehensive study guide. Very clear in his expectations. If you take the time to study, its not hard to get an A.

Great class, I thought the lectures were interesting and the homework and tests weren't to bad, not a huge work load just not easy. (His tests are all essay questions - not multi choice). But he has a good sense of humor and is more than available to discuss class material or your grade if you need it.

To sum up - *meh*. He's not a bad teacher by any means but he really doesn't stand out to me as being one of the best. The weekly homework assignments were so dull I did the paper instead. The weekly quizzes had some rather nit-picky questions too.

I think Diaz is really good. Aside from making the material interesting, I learned more in this class than in any history class I had ever taken. I had no problems with the exams or the quizzes and the homework is just reading and answering questions. Overall, i would definetly recommend this class.

Prof. Diaz is amazing. He's entertaining and knows the subject. Between the homework and the quizzes and tests, I easily got an A. He gives the whole test in advance in a study sheet, and drops one quiz and homework grade. I intentionally scheduled my classes to take 2 more under him.

I disagree with the people who say that Diaz is not a good teacher. I took this class because my friends liked it a lot and I have enjoyed it. The problem might be that the tests, homework, and quizzes require you to think so some people might find that difficult. His class is more like classes I've taken at Sonoma State than a JC.

I really enjoyed taking him, he knows what he is talking about and makes History fun! He also let us go early almost every time (took the night class). Not hard at all, spending half an hour on homework every week and maybe an hour before an exam and you will easily make an A. I highly recommend taking him!

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Second class I've taken from him, homework almost every week, helpful outlines given before midterms and final. A quiz almost every week. Gives no credit for perfect attendence and if you get 79 you get a C, 89 you get B, etc, gives no breaks on grades. Come to class, take alot of notes, review book before tests. I did all that and got an A. Ok guy

Sal Diaz is one of the best professors that I have had at the JC. He made westerm Civ really fun. He lectures like he is telling a story. Highly educated. The class was easy if you committed yourself to attendance, reading, and studying just like any other college level course. Not an easy A, but fun nonel the less. Also very available and helpful.

Professor Diaz is an excellent teacher. I've never been so absorbed in a class, and so entertained at the same time. The class is tough enough. The quizes are easy, but the exams take work. You can't just skate by in class. But if you pay attention and do the work, it's a great experience. Lots to share with his students. And a hilarious lecturer!!

One of the best teachers I have had, not much home work, some of the funniest lectures I have had, and I learned more in the one semester in his class than I did in almost any other class I have taken. Bottom line take him he is really cool guy.

Great teacher, funny and not too uptight. Doesn't talk down to you and the tests are not too hard.

Great teacher. Took the night class and he taught in 1 1/2 hr. what other teachers would in 3 so we got off early. 3 exams in essay format which arent hard. Be ready to take notes, itll make the class much easier. Homework and quizzes every week. Youll only need about 2 hrs of work per week for the class tho, so pretty easy. I highly recommend him!

Funny and just an overall good teacher. Easy to take and makes the time fly by.

I've taken two semesters with Diaz, 4.1 and 4.2, because I absolutely love his teaching style. He's able to make just about anything interesting and funny, including tests. His grading is simple and makes sense. Homework is easy. Though a good idea, there's no real need to read the text because he's such a good lecturer. Take him or Anne Donegan!

Good teacher and has a sense of humor. Try to sit near the front, he does not speak too loud while lecturing.

Mr. Diaz is a great teacher. Not only does he have an awesome sense of humor, but he cuts to the chase in his lectures, and lets you out early very often. You need to go to class and study for tests, otherwise you'll get a bad grade. He has a lot of quizzes, and homework out of the textbook; but get over it, it's not that bad.

He's a great teacher and uses plenty of humour in his lectures, which keeps them from being totally dry and boring. The homework is sort of busy work but otherwise the quizzes and tests are fairly straightforward as long as you take notes and pay attention. I learned more in this class than I did in any prior history classes I've taken.

I quite liked Prof. Diaz's class, although it flies very quickly through the subject matter. He is quite entertaining and pretty lenient, so no worries there. However, you need to do well on the exams as there are no extra credit opportunities.

He's a great teacher. He'll translate the stories to how people would speak and respond now-a-days so it makes it kinda funny. He uses humor to tell the stories which captures people's attention and makes the class go by fast. Tests are normal when it comes to difficulty. Not too hard, not too easy. Just follow the study guide and you'll be fine.

Funny guy. I took History 4.1 and 4.2 with him and enjoyed both immensely. He's really laid back and gets to know his students. Tests are kinda difficult, but if you take notes and pay attention in class you'll do fine. His anecdotes are hilarious and he knows how to teach history so it sticks.

I took 4.1 and 17.2 from Diaz. I LOVE his class. He used lots of humor in both classes. It's like he is telling stories while he teaches. 8 homework assignments, 8 quizzes and 3 tests, no final. Easy class as long as you actually go, take notes and do the homework. If you do all of that, you'll ace the tests. He's easy to talk to outside of class too.

Great instructor. He's very lenient, informative, and quite funny. He will tell you loads of "behind-the-scene" stories about historic characters, for example, Henry VIII actually exploded... I'm taking him again this semester for hist 4.2....A++++

Sal Diaz is by far the best teacher at the SRJC. His lectures were amazing and taught me so much about history. You do have to study for his exams, but as long as you're reading the text and following his study guides, you'll get an A.

Prof Diaz is by far my favorite teacher of all time. He's amazingly clear, funny, and totally interesting. There's nothing I didn't like about him. He helped me finally decide that History was the major for me. He might seem a little quiet at first, but you'll learn him in time. He's AWESOME, take him!

Diaz was awesome! His lectures were very helpful, if you show up to class you will pass. The homework is easy, and he accepts late work which is nice. He is hella funny! I'm def. takin him again next semester.

I thought this class was great. Diaz accepts late work which is really nice when things unexpectedly come up in life. He is extremely understanding and helpful. His lectures are interesting (most of the time) and he make sure everyone understands what he is saying before he moves on to the next subject. Overall this class was a great experience.

At first I thought the class was going to be boring but after the first couple of lectures engaging and Diaz has a sarcastic wit that was subtle but funny. If you go to class and take notes you will do well. Also he gives out a great study guide for all exams.

I loved this class. The tests are hard, and there is tons of homework and quizzes, but the content is very interesting. He tells history in a way that is funny and clear. I am taking 4.2. Not an easy class, but it is worth it.

Professor Diaz is a great teacher. He is funny and teaches the way that really sticks. There are easy quizzes and homework, but the tests are pretty tough. If you study before tests you'll do fine. Great teacher.

Diaz is great. I've taken him twice, and both classes have been a blast with the guy. His lectures are very interesting. Highly recommended.

I found that Hist 4.1 was a bit more interesting than 4.2, mainly because the subject was a bit more interesting, but Diaz still did an amazing job. Taken him twice, and I've been very impressed both times. Diaz is awesome, take him!

Diaz is my favorite! I took him for 4.1 and 17.2. His classes aren't easy, but they're not hard either. You must do the work to get the A. It's totally worth it- his retelling of history is incredibly enriching! If you're looking with an interesting lecture- this is definitely it! Again, if you're looking for an A, just put in a bit of effort!

Mr. Diaz is a great history teacher. His jokes keep it interesting. I was glad to see that he already had a pepper...now he has another!!

Diaz is awesome. I've taken him for two semesters now, and he's still one of my favorite teachers I've ever had. Amazingly clear, goes through the material in the book. Not much reading is necissary, just a few questions. 7 quizzes, 8 HW's, 3 Exams. Really easy class if you do your work and pay attention

Sal is the man. He knows his stuff and is funny at the same time. Class isnt hard and you come out learning a lot. Pay attention, study hard on the tests, and youll do fine.

Diaz is the best teacher I have had in my entire educational experience. The class is not a cake-walk, but with his teaching events stick in your mind which is really helpful for tests and quizzes. Not a bad thing to say about this teacher.

take him to raise you GPA. dont need to show for class, except for hw and quizzes, but class is recommended for the entertainment. oh, study guides are the key to an A

LOVED THIS CLASS! He's very funny, in a strange sort of way. Made the class very interesting. Weekly homework assignments and quizzes. The homework is easy- do it and get an A. I'm not so sure he even reads them. The quizzes are a little difficult so STUDY! As for tests, study everything on the study guide and you'll do great!

Awesome teacher. Tests may seem difficult, but use the study guide and he's pretty lenient on grading the essays. If you're going to take a history class and want it to be enjoyable take this guy. I actually found myself looking forward to his lectures. He even brought us all pizza and soda on the day of the final! Great guy.

One of the best teachers I have had. Funny, knowledgable, helpful. Makes history fun. Great teacher. Take him.

Loved this class, i really like history now! he makes it fun and interesting. Do homework and use study guides and you'll get a good grade! Awesome teacher i wish i had him for my history class that im taking now!

Diaz is a funny and a great hsitory teacher. He made history interesting and understandable. Not much homework and only weekly quizes. Tests are not so hard if you study.

Even if I wasnt a history major I would have still loved this class. He is an amazing teacher, uses humor in his lectures and can answer ANY question. I plan on taking him again for another history class.

i love diaz. he is such a laid back funny guy. though he does have a bad habit of cancelling class...a lot. his lectures are easy to follow and is full of funny one liners on what ever the topic. a hw assignment every other week as well as a simple quiz and three exams total. great teacher!

Excellent teachers. His lectures are funny and interesting. He has a lot of knowledge and facts about history that the book doesn't give. The work load is normal but you have to read the book. He is a great teacher, loved the classes.

Prof. Diaz is probably the best prefessor I've had so far at SRJC. At first he seemed boring and unenthusiastic but he's actually quite funny and teaches his lectures in a story-like context which makes things more interesting. Pretty easy class, just show up, study for tests, and you'll pass

Fairly easy class. He tells history in stories that are funny and easy to remember, which helps a lot come test days. He gives you a study guide with about 20 terms and 3 essays and you'll have to define 5 terms and write 1 of the essays for the exam (he chooses which ones). He isn't hard if you do the study guide, and he's funny. I'd recommend him

Sal is a chill dude (with a dope beard). Full of self depracating humor and easy to follow lectures. Doing well is not much of a mystery, just pay attention, the quizzes come right off of the homework. Tests are a little harder, but study a bit and youre fine.

Professor Diaz is such a good teacher! His lectures are crystal clear, and if you need any clarification he is more than happy to help you. Never gets mad,always happy, and has a great sense of humor about history. No surprises on the tests -- if you do the study guide and study you'll get an A. Take good notes and show up to class and you're gold!

Diaz is an extremely clear and understandable teacher. Gives an amusing lecture, but occasionally glosses over some information. Course work about right. Overall, excellent as far as things go.

Great teacher with a sense of humor. Lots of homework but he doesn't really grade it. Hard tests that you REALLY should study for because he is looking for one thing in his test answers. His resources are reliable and gosh, does he know his history. Loved the class.

Diaz is the best of the best! His lectures are hilarious and fascinating. Assigns HW out of the txtbook and has 3 exams an handfull of quizzes. Easy class 2 get an A in I would def take him again!

Diaz is the best, he literally knows everything in the textbook, and has a great style of teaching. sarcastic and funny on top of his genius. definitely not the easiest history class, but it's probably one of the best if Diaz is teaching so it's worth the bit of extra effort you'll need to put into the class

Great teacher.

I was so not interested in this class, but I am actually really liking it! He's makes some really funny jokes and I like his thematic teaching as opposed to chronological. Short homework assignments throughout the semester instead of one big term paper. Great teacher!!! Take him if you are dreading taking history.

The guy is good. I really wasn't expecting much since I am not much into history but he at least got me to learn something through the homework and the interesting stories. Has good sense of humor but hates people and their phones! Would def recommend him.

Diaz is great! His humor and exceptional knowledge of the subject make his lectures really interesting and entertaining. His tests are a bit demanding, but he is a pretty fair grader. Take this guy!

I took diazo for 4.1 4.2 1.1 1.2 and 17.2. I got a's in all them easily. Basically it is 3 tests (which he gives you study guides that cover the entire test), 8 quizzes (from lecture), 9 homeworks(out of the textbook). If you do all of them you get an A. Period. JUst tell him your a New Yorker who loves the cowboys and your in.

Diaz is an awesome teacher. It's history, so there can be long lectures, but they're never boring with him. If you show up to class and take notes, you'll do fine on the tests (which are multiple choice and an essay). He's also got an odd sense of humor, which I liked. Let's you leave early.

I wouldn't say that he's "Easy". Because he does require you to know the material. But his teaching style is very compelling, and so the material is very easy to learn. Also, he cracks a lot of jokes :-D

Diaz is awesome! he really knows his stuff. I am no history buff and sort of felt like i needed to be for this class. I definitely learned A LOT and studied my butt off. show up to class, read the book and you're good. His exams are hard, especially the in-class essay portion, but he's clear on what you need to know. Definitely take him!

Great class, very interesting; I learned a lot. Diaz is hilarious! Quite a bit of HW but it's easy. Do your reading and you'll do very well.

Hilarious, makes quizzes easy and based off his lecture, copy the notes do the homework and use the sheet he gives you to prepare for the exams and you will have an A easily.

One of the best professors at the SRJC. He is extremely funny and knows his stuff. The quizzes and exams are easy if you do your homeowrk and listen to his lectures. His lectures are entertaining, and he makes sure you fully understand what he's speaking about. I defintely reccomend him.

After reading about Sal here I decided to take his class and I am so glad I did! He has a subtle humor and a way to make history really funny and interesting. His tests are very straightforward. Just follow his study guide and you'll do great. I read the chapter and went to his lectures which worked out well for me. Take his class!

Professor Diaz was hilarious! He made learning he subject really fun, and I enjoyed going to class. If you listened in his lectures, which he made memorable with all his jokes, then you could ace his quizzes and tests. 3 tests including the final and a quiz every couple weeks based on lectures. Best teacher ever!

Sal is a really nice guy who keeps class light and entertaining. Before his class, I had no insight into history, but now I appreciate learning about social, economic, and political problems and their effects on the course of history. Study for the quizzes and make sure to do all the homework. There are three tests, which are straightforward.

He's very entertaining and will keep you focused in his class. I took world history and it was pretty interesting. I wouldn't say he's easy, but he is straight forward with what he expects from you. Read the book and you'll understand his lectures. Lots of writing in this class though, but well worth the three units.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. He's not too hard but he isn't easy either. He's easy to talk to and very personable. I would recommend his class to anyone.

Sal is a cool guy but this class was hard for me. You have a quiz every week and a homework book writing assignment due like every other week. The tests are ridiculous. Theres a "short essay answer" part with 5 questions (so basically a full essays worth) then a multiple choice part THEN a 3 page in class essay about a topic that he picks day of.

Good teacher, hard class. Lots of reading and writing. Multiple choice quizzes. Tests are 5 short answers and 1 essay. Homework every other week and maps once a month. The tests were extremely hard. NOT AN EASY A!!!

Sal is a wonderful teacher; he makes his expectations clear for the class, teaches with enthusiasm, and encourages students to drop into his office hours if material needs clarification. My interest in history was middling before I took his class, and now I wish to pursue it as a major.

Best history teacher ever!

Prof. Diaz teaches with a blend of facts and interesting stories. He wants his students to succeed & encourages them to seek help during office hours. Keep an eye on the time during tests: 5 minutes for each of the terms should leave you with enough time to write the 3 pg. essay. He made history so interesting that I'm now a history major.

This is not an easy class. You really have to pay close attention during his lectures to do well on the quizzes. Also got to read the book to fully prepare for the tests. But I learned a lot and he is really funny which made the class less boring.

I have had 4 different SRJC history professors. Sal is the best. His course is very straightforward and clearly outlined. Professor Diaz is also very helpful and understanding, especially if you visit during his office hours.

Sal is great. Uses PowerPoint and has a conversational way of lecturing, definitely not boring. Very sarcastic, will not learn your name. 5 homework assignments, 10 quizzes, 5 maps, a powerpoint, and lots of studying necessary for the tests-but he's a friendly grader and just wants the basics. Really enjoyed, and benefited from, this class.

Guy is good. Very highly recommend him. Has sarcastic sense of humor and keeps lectures mostly interesting. Do the work get the grade.

Easily the best teacher I've had in my life. His style of lecturing is unique and exceptionally engaging. He is incredibly funny and brilliant. He is also very helpful if you go to his office hour.

Sal was awesome. This guy knows his history. I wish he taught history 17.1 because all the teachers that teach it are hard. Unlike those teachers, Sal is clear on the assignments and on the exams. There is only one presentation in that class and its really easy.

Awesome teacher, just remember to take notes as he talks (not just what's on the slides). Really made me enjoy the subject, and he was very conversational in his teaching style.

Diaz was a great teacher. His lectures were like stories, it was very entertaining. Little hw, simple tests with thorough study guides. You def have to take a lot of notes, not just from the powerpoint, but from what he says, too. Fun class.

Professor Diaz and his teachers assistant Mackenzie were both amazing. They were thorough and helpful and funny as well. I had a great time in this class and as long as you do the assignments/maps, and do the study guide, you will do well in the class! Definitely not an "easy" class but is a relaxed class.

Very straight forward, nice, and funny teacher(average grader). Do all the homework assignments, average on the quizzes, and fill out/study the study guides prior to the exam, and you will be fine.

Great teacher! He will pick at students but it's harmless. Like if someone asks if there is extra credit he'll say everybody but YOU gets extra credit. & everybody laughs, it's quit obvious he is kidding. I enjoyed him so much in 4.1 I decided to take him for 4.2. Makes history fun to learn, and isn't a stickler about historical dates. Easy grader!

Diaz is actually a pretty awesome guy. He knows his history for sure, and adds interesting facts into his lectures. I would definitely recommend Diaz for a history course!

One of the best teachers I have taken at SRJC. He is interesting and his lectures are never boring. He is a easy grader and offers some extra credit. I had no interest in history going into this class, but now I find history interesting. TAKE HIM!!!

He makes history class seem more like story time! Great at relating information and keeps his lectures intersecting and funny. He really knows his history but is also pretty sarcastic. He is a little soft spoken so I recommend sitting near the front. Tests require a lot of writing but are easy if you do your assignments and study.

awesome teacher and clear in what he wants from you in tests and assignments

Diaz is a nice instructor. His lectures are mostly story time and he knows what he is talking about. He has study guide for the exams but you definitely need to study for the exams and key terms. Quiz every week and homework. Funny guy. I will recommend him.

Diaz is hilarious. I laughed every class. He teaches history so well and uses interesting stories. There's a fair amount of homework but nothing that requires too much brain power. Make sure to study. I would definitely take a class from him again.

Diaz is one of my favorite teachers ever! His lectures are always hilarious and informative. He makes lots of jokes and tells history like a story. Attending lectures is very important! Quizzes & tests based mainly off lectures. That being said, you can fill in any gaps with your history book. Easy assignments. Amazing teacher! 100% recommended!

Mr. Diaz is an exceptional teacher. He is clear, concise and passionate about the subjects he teaches. Do the reading, papers, homework and study for the tests. You need English 1 A qualifications. follow through and you will gain knowledge, passion and inspiration for this class. Sal is a great educator. Wish he taught more classes. Great!

I love history! Especially of the ancient western European civilizations. I took this class and oh my! Sal is a very funny person that makes jokes most of the time when he talks about specific stories. The homework is very straight forward and the quizzes will be very easy if you pay attention to lectures. Get ready to study quite a bit though.

I loved Diaz's class, I tried my best not to miss his class because it was my favorite. His lectures are full of funny anecdotes, yet historically accurate. Tries to make the lectures interesting. This year he did everything on moodle, so I forgot to do some of the online quizzes. I wouldn't recommend this class to first year students, take eng1A.

Awesome teacher. took him for 4.1 and 4.2. class is stricly based on points and depending on how much homework you do and grades on mid terms you don't even need to take the final. if you are annoying he will make fun of you!! which is hilarious in my open, I got a kick out of his sense of humor. definitely a chill teacher!!

He's great at lectures and makes the 1 12 class time seem like such a short period of time. Took both of his European History classes and was very enthralled it. His tests are normal essay tests and do require some writing involved.

He was such a great teacher. I loved having him for History 1.1. He offers so much. He's funny and his lectures are super clear. Homework was as expected. I really look forward to taking him again in the future.

His lectures are really funny and filled with information so take notes! The grading system is clear, just answer the questions and DO ALL OF YOUR HOMEWORK. You can easily get full credit if you pay attention in class, attend class, and read the book. One of my favorites, he does not bore you in his lectures, knows his stuff very well.

Sal is AMAZING. You definitely have to work for your grade, but it's easy to get an A if you come to class, do the homework, and study for the few tests he has. Visit his office! He wants to see you succeed and will help you. One of the best professors I've ever had. He makes history very interesting and cares about his students.

Sal is the instructor to take. He's a funny guy, makes history really interesting. Quizzes and HW is done online, no hassle at all. Exams are not so bad, just make some flashcards and pay attention during his lectures and you should get a good grade. Highly recommend this instructor.

Funny and entertaining, his classes are always something to look forward to. His assignments are very conducive to learning the material, and never felt like busy-work. Highly recommend!

Diaz is hilarious like you can't help but crack a smile and laugh at his jokes. Super chill dude too1. Overall easy we used canvas for the quizzes & hw assignments we had 2 midterms in-class which are easy if you read the study guide. You don't have to take the final if you hit 360 pts (an A) bc everything is counted in a point system.

Sal is my favorite professor on the JC campus. His lectures give you so much information and he truly wants you to succeed. There are quizzes and homework that are done online. Do them and you'll pass. He gives credit for attending class, so it's beneficial to go. If you have the grade you want, you don't have to take the final.

Professor Diaz is a really good teacher! I was horrible at history but his lectures were so interesting and fairly easy to understand I actually did really well in his class. He makes the lectures personable and if you do the little bit of homework you get and use the study guides, you will get an A. I would definitely take one of his classes again

He is my favorite professor so far! He made history such an enjoyable subject. His lectures are very easy to understand and he keeps you interested! He is funny, cool, and makes you want to come to class. His grading system is very straightforward, you will be able to keep up. Assigns just enough homework, not too heavy and not too light.

Took History 4.1 and 4.2 with Diaz. HANDS DOWN best history professor!! His lectures are amazing, he makes it so easy to understand history. And he is so funny. Definitely recommend taking it with Diaz. :)

SUPER EASY online class. I took his summer session class and it was pretty easy. He responds to emails quickly if you need more time, highly recommend taking history classes online.

I've already taken 3 history classes with Mr. Diaz and have loved every class. He's really funny and just makes history fun to learn. His tests are pretty challenging but if you do the study guides then you should be alright.

This man is extremely, extremely, extremely knowledgeable. He knows his stuff. Even tiny meaningless details of ancient events. He is also hilarious. My only complaints, which are minor, is that the tests are rather difficult and there is a bit of homework involved. Also, on a few occasions I've lost focus out of boredom. It's rare but will happen

Diaz is a great history teacher. His lectures are interesting and he is hilarious. The quizzes and homework are on canvas. His exams are easy as long as you review his study guides and make flashcards. He posts videos and what you need to read each week in order to complete all the criteria in his assignments. Hist 1.2 was a breeze with him.

Mr. Diaz makes the class fun, his lectures are great and fairly easy to understand. He is funny, assignments are all on canvas. Do read the book and watch the videos he posts on canvas because when it comes to tests it will be very helpful. He is also very knowledgeable on the subject.

Sal Diaz is an awesome teacher that makes class really cool. I like his sense of humor. I recommend him as a World History teacher. You will enjoy him.

This instructor is fairly easy. While there are tests, most of the time the test or the questions are available for at least a few days. A nice man, he is a fair grader and is reasonably accessible outside of class, though not heavily involved. Very consistent with what you might expect from an online lower-division liberal arts course.

I've taken Diaz online and in person, and he's solid for both. He's quietly hilarious, and will cheer up your day if you go to class. He does rely heavily on John Green and other history videos for teaching, but he knows what he's talking about. Takes a little while to grade, but if you know the material and have an opinion, you'll do fine.

Extremely funny teacher that turns history into stories you want to hear. He will treat you like a college student, which is nice because other teachers treat you like youre still in HS. He is also very light and willing to make fun of himself and the subject to connect with students. Super laid back.

This professor is really really funny. Super easy to contact, attendance isn't mandatory but it is a part of the grade, although if you just talk to him its nbd. He made the final available for me online because I work retail and the week before Christmas (finals week) I was working almost 50 hours. Love him!!!

Sal's a great professor, definitely one of my favorites at the JC. The hw is pretty easy if you take good notes. Exams are a bit more difficult but he hands out study guides. He can be super funny sometimes too.

Sal is hands down my favorite teacher. His class is lecture heavy but he makes them funny and tells good stories so you're not bored. If you do the homework every week you'll be fine for the tests. also, he usually tells you exactly what is on the test so it's your fault if you don't get an A. Just do your work, he is super laid back.

Took Sal's online History 1.1 class and it was awesome. He is a great communicator, fair grader, and offers extra credit. Very organized on canvas and easy to follow his modules. Highly recommend his online classes.

Professor Diaz is downright awesome. You can tell he has fun in the lectures and tries to get people to participate especially by making history a fun subject even if you don't enjoy it. The tests are straightforward, multiple choice and essay. There is a decent amount of writing on the tests but only for midterms and final.

Assigns a lot of homework, but as long as you do well on those assignments, you should get a good grade, even if you don't do so well on the midterm or final. I honestly stopped doing the textbook reading after the first couple of weeks because I couldn't handle it. I just relied on the other resources. Prepare to watch a lot of John Green.

He tells you what to expect on test. All homework is posted via canvas quizzes every week on each lecture with 7-9 minute timing,alongside discussion and 3-5 paragraph paper. Sal is very helpful and makes the material easy to follow along. If you do the work it's a direct pass, He is always willing to help, and is always joking makes class easier

Professor Diaz is amazing! I would highly recommend taking him. He really cares about the success of his students and is willing to help in any way he can. There are weekly quizzes, discussions and small homework assignments. All are very reasonable and pretty easy. He is a very fair grader and gives good feedback. 10/10 would recommend.

History with Diaz was not hard. I loved it

This guy is very funny and finds a way to keep almost every second of this class engaging. It's history, so the fact that he could keep it entertaining and not boring at all for the whole semester shows how great of a teacher he is and to make it better he is knowledgeable in it too and knows more than the books do. Even covid could not stop him

Professor Diaz is extremely funny and does a good job of making the lecture sound interesting. He loves to make jokes so be prepared. You will laugh a lot in his class. He is a positive person and is caring. He is available outside of class. He is approachable so if you are struggling just ask him for help.

I took this class with Mr Diaz last semester and when The Corona Virus made school transition to an online learning environment, he didnt miss a beat. Diaz made the class somewhat easier and gave us access to online materials because we couldnt physically go to class. No assignments were hard, but they were time consuming. I would take him again

Diaz is such a fun and quirky teacher. His assigned coursework was easy, but there was a lot of it. We had to read lots of portions of the textbook and complete a packet. The exams were mostly multiple choice and short answer questions. We also had to write essays in his class. He didnt grade them like an English teacher.

Great teacher. Does give a bit too much homework, but not too much that you can't get it done on time. Since it was a late start class he did cram in 2 chapter/ week after a while. The lectures are pretty solid, he throws in a bit of humor here and there. Very interesting class. I haven't received feed back on work returned, but I still recommend.

I am finishing up my last semester at srjc after 4 years. I took professor Diaz's class my first semester yet when I think about my favorite classes at srjc I still think about Sal's history 1.1 class. The way he taught was so thought provoking and it felt like I was listening to a story. I truly believe he helped in igniting my love for learning!

I took it online over the summer and while there was lots of work, it was not too much that I felt I couldn't get it done. About 6 assignments each week which was helpful because if you do bad on one assignment, it doesn't deeply affect your grade. He was very accessible outside of class and emailed back quickly. Pretty easy A

He provides awesome lectures through reading. It is all clear and very interesting. Professor Diaz responds very quickly and is willing to help.

I took an asynchronous 6-week history class from Prof. Diaz. As long as you're not taking one of his classes and doing a lot over the summer, I recommend him as a professor! Homework per week was a few chapters of reading, 5-ish analysis questions, and a short quiz. Midterm & final were the same thing, but on a larger scale.

The class was pretty easy. A lot of the material in here was covered in my high school classes so I didn't struggle with the material. Homework assignments were graded really slowly though so I didn't know what my grade was for a majority of the class. Besides that assignments were straightforward and simple.

He was a Great Teacher! I took him asynchronously online for Hist 1.2 and I would say that it's pretty average with just one assignment consisting of 5 questions, a discussion, and a quiz. The Midterm and Final exams are the same but on a bigger scale with around 12 questions. If you emailed, he would respond quickly! If you try you can get an A.

Professor Diaz was great. I really enjoyed the discussions.

Professor Diaz is a true gem. If you are looking to learn about interesting, obscure historical facts, this class is perfect. Sal really cares about student success and offers plenty of extra credit. An easy A as long as you participate.

Per week we had: 1 discussion, 1 writing assignment which was to answer 3 questions with to total assignment being 300-600 words, and 1 quiz (answers not on Quizlet). Final and midterm was the writing assignment but 10 questions instead of 3. Easy grader, take him if you want an easy gen ed class.

Prof. Diaz keeps the material engaging. Assignments are manageable, and he's adapted well to online classes. I found unstuck AI helpful for exam prep. Overall, a solid history course.

Great Class! Took his online class in the Spring and it was really good. Not hard just do your work and many videos to watch but most are short. Plus, quizzes each module but not too hard. There is a final Exam which was easy if you payed attention, read, watched videos and did your work. If you are wanting to take this class I highly recommend!

Class just included watching videos and completing homework assignments related to the topic. With 3 FRQ questions and a quiz, as well as a discussion question weekly. So overall, very light workload.

Awesome dude, if you find the content interesting you will really enjoy the class. Very lecture heavy but it doesn't feel long or boring he is very funny and good at keeping the class engaged.