I didnt think he was bad. He was helpful when I needed it and although some test were hard, others were easy. I have heard he is the hardest COM teacher though.

he isn't as bad as others say, but then again i just took my first test, so i don't know how hard of a grader he is.. one piece of advice is DON'T BE LATE... i've heard he doesn't say anything about it but just ends up grading your speech way harder.

he does sound like Dr.Evil, but he isn't. If you show up to class-ON TIME! Listen or take notes, than you should do very well. He does grade you harder for being absent/ esp. late. Rambles sometimes but overall; ok teacher. I didnt mind going to class.

Did an EXCELLENT job exposing class to Indian Culture. Is HUGE on PARTICIPATION. Attend class, and use the discussion board, and you will do well. Seems all the bad points from comm are the good points for Int'l Study.

I thought he was fine for Public Speaking, but a lot of people just bombed out of the class. You have ot be willing to do the work. He doesn't give you a lot of time to prepare your speeches, so use it effectivly.

If you're used to taking a traditional lecture, book, exam course, DO NOT take this one - it's much freer and less regimented. EASY tests if you just pay vague attention. Homework is comparable to middle school assignments.

Not that bad of a teacher. Lecture out of the book and really no homework. The speeches are easy and i think he is a pretty fair grader. But, not very helpful when it comes to explaining things.

OZA IS DA MAN. OZA FOR PRESIDENT! HIS CLASS ROCKS! HE REALLY HELPED ME OUT! IF YOU WANT A CLASS WHERE YOU WILL DO GOOD, AS LONG AS YOU PUT IN YOUR 100% FAITHFUL EFFORT, YOU WILL DO GOOD. THERE ARE NO SECRETS, NO GIMMICKS!

Oza is a great professor, the workload isn't all that hard, and he lets you know what's expected. The tests weren't easy, but he goes over exactly what will be on it, so if you fail, it's your fault. Great class.

P. Oza is an excellent professor. He is clear on what is expected-if you do the work, on time and prepare yourself for speeches you will do well. My oral communication skills were really strengthened because of this class.

Wonderful Professor. HIGHLY RECOMENED. The negative comments are most likely from slackers. If you listen in class and do your work as asked, you will walk out with an A. He makes class VERY interesting and encourages student participation. Fair grader!

This guy is the only professor I've had at OU so far that I do like. His tests are a little difficult but not so much if you study for them!! He does keep us the whole class time but so do a lot of other professors. There is a lot of work but most of it is interesting. Slackers should stay away!!

this guys is the one to take for IS240. i hear hes tough for public speaking but if you are looking for a international studies class to take, then T oza is the one to take. i did learn some stuff about India and at the same time enjoyed his massive amount of sarcasm!! fun fun

the class may be difficult if you don't make an effort, but Oza is the best professor I ever had. If you take the time to know him and to care about the class then he will definately help you out and can be very understanding

T.R. Oza is a very good teacher - at least for this class. I hadn't had him previously, and I enjoyed the Intro to India class with him very much. He can get a little scattered and off-track occasionally, but always brings the class back to the original topic.

He's very intelligent & will get the class involved. He tells you what he expects & even what will be on tests, but Yes, You have to LISTEN to catch it. He'll say it within lectures. I learned more then I imagined about South Asia & India in this class. I strongly recommend him. NOT for slackers.

I learned a lot from this man and he does not show a bias towards men that the other ratings report. Pay attention and show up, you will be fine.

Oza is definitely a lecturer; he tests on his lecture notes. very helpful about any subject even if it wasnt covered in the class. he called people in India to find out information for me so he definitely goes that extra step to get you information.

I came to Oakland University from Albion College as a guest student. He is an excellent teacher. He did not hold a bias towards anyone. I don't know what these people are talking about. I am a guy, and I got a 3.5 in his class. As long as you show up to class, listen, you will be fine. He's a great guy, give him a chance, you will learn alot!

Amazing professor who really cares about the students. He really knows his stuff and wants you to succeed.

I really enjoyed learning about India from a teacher who actually came from there. He is unique in that he actually tries to teach his class not only the requirements but also *gasp* answers questions happily. If you take IS240, be prepared to memorize maps, because you will see them at least twice on tests, and be prepared for a group project.

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I didnt open the book once and got a 4.0. Show up and do the speeches and you will be fine.

Professor Oza is an awesome teacher. He enlightens you on culture and life. When I took this class we has to do a group presentation and rate the group. He loves to get insight from his students and you will definitely learn from him. He also is available for help outside the classroom.

Great teacher. Funny. EASY!!

Great Teacher! If you do as he asks then you will get an A. Follow the rules and work hard. If you work hard it will pay off.

had him for IS and comm, much more difficult for comm class. you really get what you pay for, and by that i mean you learn a lot. he is very clear on assignments; put a little effort into it, and you've got yourself an 'A'. he enjoys participation, so you can often sidetrack him with discussions. he's friendly, organized, and smart. recommended.

Really enjoyed the class. Thought the class was enjoyable and fair. I'm surprised to see so many low ratings, maybe his India class is different, but I would recommend him for communications. He gives a lot of pointers on interview strategy too!

Took this class in the spring semester and loved it! I wish I could take this professor for other classes. Just show up to class and do the reading and it's an easy 4.0. Grades fairly on tests and assignments.

I didnt care to much about the material, but prof oza made it interesting with his stories. he was extremely nice to me, and im not even indian. Easy A, just show up to class.

Through this class you will be well prepared in speech. I would recommend Oza to anyone. He is not the easiest teacher, but he gives you everything you need for speech. You well be getting the best speech education for the money.

He is a fantastic professor. I think he explains very well. He tells you what he expects from you. You will for sure know how to speak in public after you take his class. Make sure you read the chapters he assigns he throwes an unexpected quiz every once in a while. I don't know why people don't like him. I got an A.

Professor T Oza is very knowledgeable and helpful.

I was worried when I saw the sylabus, but it all was fun and interesting. Not a hard class, but worth taking.

I was so ignorant to the whole continent of India and I am so glad I took the class.

Iv'e had Professor Oza for COM201 and IS240 and recieved A+'s in both classes, all you have to do is attend class, work hard, follow the syllabus, and earn the extra credit!

Professor Oza is one of my favorite professors that I've had at Oakland University. I've taken two of his classes, COM201 and IS240. COM201 helped me formulate my interest in Public Speaking as well as expanded my knowledge on verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

The knowledge gained was useful in my work as well as personal life. Anyone interested in learning and achieving personal growth should attend his classes. I would recommend his class to my family and friends.

Great Class! I've had Oza twice now and I'd recommend him to anyone. I've found that most people who have a problem with Oza didn't follow the instructions that he gave for an assignment and are pissed off that he didn't capitulate and give them a higher grade than the earned. This is college for crying out loud, not kindergarten!

Great class! I was terrible at speaking before this class, and now I feel like I've gained a lot of knowledge about it. Oza expects a lot of his students, but that's how it should be in a college course.

I learned many things that I was able to apply at work. Taking this class enhanced my communication and speaking skills where I feel much more comfortable. Professor gave individualized comments to help every student in our class. GREAT CLASS. Thanks

This class seems like a lot at first, but this class really isn't hard. You have to give 4 speeches and take 2 exams, which the exams are exactly what he talks about in class, so just take notes and the exams are a piece of cake.

Pay attention to the syllabus; he means what he says in it. He is EXTREMELY blunt and has a dry sense of humor, which offended some of my classmates, but not me. Four speeches, an outside speaker critique and two exams are all he requires; if you do the work and read the text, the class is not hard. I learned a lot, and I liked him.

People in my class didn't really like him but he wasn't that bad. It's a fairly easy class really just pay attention and do what he asks for. Nothing more, nothing less. I didn't think he was offensive, but others did...