Ata Anzali

This course isn't fair to review as we did travel to Morocco. However, if you are looking at teaching style, Anzali is amazing! He tends to lecture a lot, so be prepared just to listen. However, he is very open to questions and is constantly trying to learn from you too! He values students who are punctual, clearly engaged, and ready to learn. His grading can be.... tough lol. He is a harsher grader and admitted to us he is, but not without good reason. As long as you go to OH, and make the most of having him as your professor, you should be fine :p

This course isn't fair to review as we did travel to Morocco. However, if you are looking at teaching style, Anzali is amazing! He tends to lecture a lot, so be prepared just to listen. However, he is very open to questions and is constantly trying to learn from you too! He values students who are punctual, clearly engaged, and ready …Read more

The professor was incredibly engaging and clearly passionate about religion and Iran. He always came in with great energy, positivity, and a warm, friendly attitude and he felt more like a supportive friend than just an instructor. He was always laughing and smiling, which made the class enjoyable. The course material was important and accessible and you don’t need any background in Iran or the Middle East to get a lot out of it. I highly recommend this class.

The professor was incredibly engaging and clearly passionate about religion and Iran. He always came in with great energy, positivity, and a warm, friendly attitude and he felt more like a supportive friend than just an instructor. He was always laughing and smiling, which made the class enjoyable. The course material was important a …Read more

Professor Anzali is one of the most engaging and kind-hearted professors at Middlebury. He brings humor and enthusiasm that draws you into all of his classes. He assigns a lot of reading in this course, but it is all informative, and he never expects you to remember every detail. Quizzes are short and fair, assignments are reasonable, and lectures are fascinating. I highly recommend taking this course and/or any others with Prof. Anzali

Professor Anzali is one of the most engaging and kind-hearted professors at Middlebury. He brings humor and enthusiasm that draws you into all of his classes. He assigns a lot of reading in this course, but it is all informative, and he never expects you to remember every detail. Quizzes are short and fair, assignments are reasonable …Read more