Reviews of professor Noorzehra Zaidi

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
A brilliant professor, but short-tempered at times with blinders on. Sometimes demonstrating authority overrides rational approach to class dynamics. Immense respect for her accomplishments & knowledge. Low marks for professionalism. Very low. Class-coasters beware: this is not a professor to look for an easy A. Or B. Or even C.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
NGL does teach very well and her lectures are incredibly interesting BUT she will grade very hard!!! LIKE SHE GRADES discussion has exams despite that it is history class and not everyone has sm clue about Islamic culture. SHE GRADES VERY HARD !! BE PREPARED TO DEAL WITH STRESS.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very knowledgeable, although a bit fast paced. I would take more of her classes. She values communication, so just make sure to

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Amazing professor. I took her for Modern Middle Eastern History and learned a TON. She definitely makes you work for your grade and grades hard, but all in all your cultural literacy will increase substantially. Classes can be lecture or discussion based but both ways are very engaging. Take this class if you can, but get ready to read/write a lot.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Zaidi is very serious about her courses. She does not post any slides, assigns A LOT to read, and grades very tough. If you are the type of person who needs to reference the slides after class, or does not do well with tons of readings, this professor is not for you. Professor Zaidi treats her class like its the only class you're taking

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She is easily the best professor I have taken a class with at UMBC. She cares about her students, gives dense but interesting lectures and she grades fairly. She is personable and builds great relationships with students. If you take one History class I highly recommend taking one with her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Zaidi's Modern Middle East class listed as 312 is awesome. It is intense because of the subject but she makes you think and care and cares what you think. It's a lot of reading but they are not boring and you learn a ton. Lectures are packed with content but interesting.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Zaidi is an amazing professor. Her lectures are fascinating, extremely informative, and unbiased. In addition, she readily answers questions and allows students to debate among themselves. I learned a lot. Her expectations are largely reasonable and you should be fine if you abide by them. She's very clear about what she wants.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very knowledgeable professor but she's strict and not easy to talk to. Class was interesting, prepare to take notes and participate. I wouldn't take the class again but it was an okay experience.