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Comments:WCI&II - It makes me sad to see that Dr. Novakovic's rating is so low. He really is a great professor. I know that his accent can make it difficult for him to understand, and that his slideshows are BEEFY, but he is one of the most considerate professors I've ever had. If you get to know him better, he will be your favorite professor.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2023-11-16

Comments:2334 - guys i am so sad his rating is so low. Dr. Novakovic truly cares for each individual in his class. He is lenient if you explain the situation, and actually is lowkey funny. I remember being scared registering for him, but I am glad I took him. Also not too harsh of a grader which is ideal in BIC classes.  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2022-11-09

Comments:1314 - Dr. Novakovich's large group sessions are very difficult to understand. He has so much knowledge that he simply expects his students to immediately understand tough concepts (ex: Hinduism).  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2022-11-08

Comments:2340 - There is a lot of reading that you MUST keep up with, though if you do it can really be helpful in learning the material. You might think: “that’s like everyone else, since we have a large group syllabus” but he expects you to know it in detail. He gives detailed tests and grades pretty fairly. Pay attention to detail. Honestly, he is a really nice guy. I enjoyed talking with him--it's like you want him to be your grandfather and your professor, if both were Croatian. Some people have trouble with his accent, but I got used to it before this class from large group lectures.  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2022-05-28

Comments:BIC Cultures/SocialWorld - Dr. Ivo is the best professor I've had. His teaching style does take some time to get used to, but I've never had a negative experience in the 4 classes I've taken from him. He's a really sweet man and cares about your grade. Definitely make an effort to get to know him and joke around with him! I've taken him for every semester BIC course and have loved every minute. I couldn't recommend him more!!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2022-03-01

Comments:WC IV - Dr. Novakovich is a really sweet man with great intentions. However, a few of my class mates and I agree that he is scattered and extremely stubborn. If you suggest that something was wrong or unfair in any way he will shut you down immediately. His grading standards are very high so if you plan to take him be prepared to assemble a court case for every paper and written exam. He is also very particular about class discussions. He will ask a question and be looking for one right answer. If your answer is not what he was thinking he will disregard both your answer and you. He also told us that we did not have to spend time taking notes on the power points when I mentioned that he was flipping too fast, but then the test questions were focused on the power points. I strongly recommend that you don't take his class if you can avoid it.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2020-11-18

Comments:World Cultures II - Incredible Professor!! Take him!!  - Grade In Class:B

Date: 2020-11-18

Comments:World Cultures I - Don't let my grade deceive you, this is a very fun and informative class taught by the nicest man I have every met.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2020-11-18

Comments:1323 - Take this professor. I'm not really sure what other reviews were talking about, considering that he has well-organized powerpoints and has flexible office hours. He is always smiling, and you can tell that he loves what he does. I look forward to having this professor again in the future.  - Grade In Class:B

Date: 2020-04-17

Comments:1314 - Don't listen to the other reviews. Professor Novakovic makes the class fun and interesting. I am not...what you would call the best student, but Professor Novakovic motivated me to do work hard in his class. He knew that I could do better and helped pushed me. You get out of the class whatever you give. If you want to do well, Professor Novakovic will help you. Additionally, his powerpoints were like none I have ever seen before. They were extremely well made, and organized. I will be taking this great professor ever other opportunity I can.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2020-04-17

Comments:BIC - 2234 - Dr. Novakovic is a nice man, but I wouldn't take his class again. The person who described him asking the class questions and the response being absolute silence because we either A) didn't understand the words he said or B) didn't track the question content wise or C) not enough people had done the reading - was spot on. Not only is there a gap in understanding because of the accent, but there's also a bit of a disconnect in understanding, he doesn't always seem like he's fully getting what you're saying and doesn't react much on his face so communication, in general, is hard. Every day in this class is like a lecture if you take Dr. Novakovic; he has a powerpoint for every class and if you're not completely focused, a lot of it goes over your head. The biggest problem I had with him, was how slow he was about grading our essays. By the time our big second writing assignment came around, he hadn't turned back the first one and also hadn't given any comments on our turned in outlines so I felt like I was flying blind when it came to knowing what my grade would be and he was not very helpful in his office hours. I regret to be so harsh, but the fact that this course itself is really a lot of bullshit coupled with the difficulty in understanding Dr. Ivo and his grading problems would make me highly advise you to take from someone else.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2017-11-21

Comments:WC1 - Professor Ivo is a nice guy, but sometimes he gets off on random tangents. He is obviously smart, but perhaps not a completely amazing teacher. However, he loves theology and Biblical concepts being tied into the readings, so utilize it.  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2017-04-11

Comments:2340 - Dr. Novakovic is a great professor (I took him 3 times already). Now, his powerpoints might be a little long and he does not often get to finish all of his slides in time. However, you should not be taking notes from the powerpoint. Instead use it as a visual guide to better comprehend what he is describing. Some people struggle to understand his accent, but if you pay attention in class and ask questions he will be extremely helpful in clarifying it. He also improves his accent from year to year, and is the best professor to take as a foreign student. Oh, and did I mention that one time he brought an extra coffee to class and shared it with a student? or that he was alright with me turning in an essay with a meme on it? no? well they happened, and the fact that he looks like Saruman from the lord of the rings makes it all the better. In short, give this professor a chance and you won't regret it.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2017-02-21

Comments:2340 - I've had Dr. Ivo for four semesters, and I can honestly say he's one of the best professors I've had. He's thoughtful, very intelligent, and clarifies concepts that seem vague or incomprehensible. His power points can be quite confusing at times, and people often become disillusioned with his accent, but you get used to it after a while. In short, he is a fabulous teacher. Overall, I find his classes to be enjoyable, and I will take him for a fifth semester if given the opportunity.  - Grade In Class:B

Date: 2017-02-21

Comments:BIC 2340 - It's not even Dr. Novakovic's accent that's the problem. He just makes absolutely no sense. A lot of times the classroom will just be completely silent because he'll ask a question and no one will realize that he actually asked a question. He also tends to trail off and waste a lot of class time because he wants people to finish his sentences for him exactly the way he was going to phrase it. He'll say, "Conservative philosophy is all about..." and someone will say "traditional values." And he'll be like, "Hmmm... Ahhh... anyone else?" And this will go on for like 5 minutes until he says, "Conservatives want a return to the morality of the past." And everyone bangs their head on the desk because the first person said that. The workload is also really uninteresting and difficult, but that's just the BIC and not his fault. I will say that he wants you to do well in the class, is an easy grader, and tries his best to help in office hours. His power points are also awesome and informative, but he refuses to post them online so most of the class is just feverishly copying down notes and ignoring him.  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2016-05-03

Comments:BIC 2334 - The man is very sweet, and he's brilliant. I personally didn't have a very hard time understanding his accent, but I know other people struggled with it. I wouldn't take him again though--he's probably the most unorganized professor I've ever had. It took him almost three months to get our papers back to us. His quizzes are difficult, but manageable.  - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2016-03-30

Comments:4374 - He is a very sweet man, but I do sometimes have trouble understanding his accent. He typically grades essays pretty leniently, but his quizzes and multiple choice questions are very very hard.  - Grade In Class:B

Date: 2014-12-15

Comments:1314, 2330 - Workload is the same as any other BIC class. I took Novakovic my first semester for WC1. At first, it took awhile to understand what he was saying, and I didn't really like him. However, once I got past that it was all good. Novakovic may not be the best professor. However, he knows his stuff. He is really smart, and has a fun sense of humor. He is an easy essay grader, and likes class discussion. He is all about honesty, if you couldn't get to your reading that day, just say so. Though what I like most about him is that is really understanding and considerate. He is a great professor and a great adult to get to know. I took SW I with him, and signed up for his SW II.  - Grade In Class:A

Date: 2014-01-01

Comments:BIC4374 - I am having a real hard time to follow him in this class. He is super nice . But he does not know how to teach. He is all over places.   - Grade In Class:B+

Date: 2013-10-19
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