Reviews of professor Stephen Lazer

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Lazer is great. He has standards, but if you already know how to write an essay, the class is a breeze. This class requires a lot of time to do well

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is one of my favorite professors at Asu, even though he is known for being one of the toughest professors in the undergrad history department to do well in his classes you need to take the time to meet with him or at least email him if you have issues. He is very responsive and caring if you take the time to communicate. He is very smart.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Despite how many hours and effort I put into this class getting an A is so unattainable. Steer clear of this class, SERIOUSLY.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
If you want to give yourself a real challenge and LOVE to read, then take this class. He can be condescending at times but definitely makes you think critically. Participation is a great portion of your grade so be prepared to talk and not look dumb in front of your peers. TOUGH GRADER but gives lots of feedback.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
There is no quizzes in the tests but the papers are what matters. He will tear your papers apart and is very harsh on the grading of the papers. Honestly don't take this class unless you have to.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The lectures were very long (up to 3-4 hours/week), but I felt like the material was pretty easy to understand. The only assignments are discussions which are graded moderately and a few essays, but as long as the effort is there it is easy to get an A.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Lazer had a very dry and critical sense of humor and was not afraid of cold-calling you, especially if he thought you hadn't done the assigned reading. The framework of the class is interesting from a theological perspective if you can get past his use of profanities and crudeness.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class was by no means an easy A. The weekly readings were often long and complex, and Dr. Lazer is a picky (but fair) grader. However, if you want to participate in enlightening discussions and become a better writer, take this class. He is a great professor and is actually a super chill and nice guy, despite what the other ratings say.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This is one of the most difficult classes I've taken which was a shame because the content of the class is interesting. No matter how much work you put into a paper the professor will find ways to mark you down. Paper corrections are sassy for no reason and very rude and unprofessional. Avoid this professor if possible.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Avoid this class if possible. I was warned and didn't listen. The feedback wasn't helpful, just straight up rude.  There's so much info in this class, a lot of reading, and he took the time to provide a video to break those down. The papers were brutal, harder than necessary. Never experienced a class like before, hope never to again.