Ata Anzali

I think courses like this are very important for people to have, it really helped deepen my understanding of Irans history and the US involvement in their history. I had previously had a vague understanding of what happened but this really deepened my knowledge and helped me understand conflict and opinions from both sides much better. My only issue was Ata’s grading which I thought was overly difficult both from my own experience and some of my friends. He did however offer extra credit at the end of the semester which I took advantage of, so I did appreciate that.

I think courses like this are very important for people to have, it really helped deepen my understanding of Irans history and the US involvement in their history. I had previously had a vague understanding of what happened but this really deepened my knowledge and helped me understand conflict and opinions from both sides much bette …Read more

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