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I had Sami as TA in AFR201, and I think he did a good job leading discussion. He made sure to give us feedback on our responses and gave us a lot of good tips on how to write good essays. He has a very good knowledge of African literature and he shared many experiences from his own culture and other African cultures. It's a good com b class.Rate My Professors ↗
He cares about the students, and wants them to be successful. You just have to put effort into the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Sami is an okay teacher if you are really dedicated to learning Arabic. He is confusing at times and very disorganized. There is nothing like a syllabus for his class and at times the grades he gives assignments seem arbitrary. He can be helpful if you push him, but it's kinda like pulling teeth.Rate My Professors ↗
Sami is extremely subjective and doesn't have an explanation for when he takes points off. He is funny at times, but explanations and expectations are not always clear until you get points off on a test or homework. It seems like he forgets that this is only an intro. level class and that making us not want to take arabic again isn't the goal.Rate My Professors ↗
Awesome teacher! keeps you motivated and makes class fun!Rate My Professors ↗
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Explores African oral and written traditions, focusing on story composition, performer-audience dynamics, and cultural transmission.
No offering record · Fall 2023
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Spring 2019–Fall 2023Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210 | The African Storyteller |
| Spring 2022 | AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210 | The African Storyteller |
| Spring 2020 | AFRICAN/AFROAMER 233 | Global Hiphop and Social Justice |
| Fall 2019 | AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210 | The African Storyteller |
| Fall 2017 | AFRICAN 323 | Third Semester Arabic |
| Spring 2017 | AFRICAN 324 | Fourth Semester Arabic |
| Fall 2016 | AFRICAN 323 | Third Semester Arabic |
| Spring 2015 | AFRICAN 322 | Second Semester Arabic |
| Fall 2014 | AFRICAN 321 | First Semester Arabic |
| Spring 2014 | AFRICAN 322 | Second Semester Arabic |
| Fall 2013 | AFRICAN 321 | First Semester Arabic |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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