Bernard Manker - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Bernard Manker
Department: Languages
College: Grand Rapids Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SPA121
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A professor who commands respect. Do not talk outside of asking questions or engaging in group discussion in his class. He is highly competent and will give you the best Spanish language education possible. He thoroughly explains the "how" and "why" answers to your questions which is incredibly helpful when learning a foreign language. Incredible.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SP101102
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Professor Manker for both 101/102. He's a bit cold and professes to being jaded and pessimistic, but he's very sarcastic and can be funny. Not very approachable but great at teaching what he does. Clarifies grammatical rules in simple language. Helped me understand Spanish in two semesters than I did in 4 years in high school.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SP231
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a really good professor. The majority of the homework you will receive in this class is translating the stories that are from the textbook and compositions. This class brings everything from SP101 and SP102 together and requires you to read and understand the language. I would recommend if you're even considering becoming bilingual.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing Take Him!!!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is absolutely hilarious. He really loves teaching. He could be confusing but he fixed it when somebody spoke up. EVERYBODY SHOULD TAKE HIM!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SP231
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Senor Manker was a really good professor for Spanish 231. He focused on grammar and compositions, and he was really tough on grading grammar. We read stories throughout the semester and he had detailed lectures on all of the stories. But, Senor Manker didn't emphasize speaking in Spanish as much as he went over listening, grammar, & composition.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SP231
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is more than willing to help if you ask for it. He has higher expectations for native speakers. If he can tell that you are struggling he will not mark you down for smaller mistakes to help you pass the class, rather he focuses on the main points that he wants you to understand. He needs to work on his organization skills.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SP232
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had him for SP 232. The class was easy and it was pretty laid back. He took a lot of time explaining lectures and stories, which made it boring yet clear. If you try hard and care about the class you will get an A. If you put in little effort you can still do well. He has a good sense of humor, overall I would recommend Prof. Manker.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SP231
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had this professor for Spanish 231 which is an Intermediate course. it was easy, he explains things well and has great illustrations for the readings. Participation is a great portion of the grade , so make sure you get there everyday :)
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you love a teacher with a great sense of humor, and gets the job done.. He's a GREAT choice! I'm currently finishing up my Sp101 semester with him, and will be back for Sp102. He's that good! :)
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Do not take this class in the summer semester! The professor rushes through all material. You do not have time to really learn the material before you are being tested on it.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SP102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is the most disorganized professor, doesn't remember what he has assigned & rushes through new material. He teaches NEW material that is covered on the test, the DAY of the test. It's impossible to take notes because he gets easily distracted and his explanations of new topics are unclear and confusing. I regret taking this class w/ him.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's by far my favorite professor I've had so far being in college. The class was fun and the environment made it easy to learn.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SP8513
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great instructor. i recommend him for this class. very clear with the expextations, took his time to explain things. i have no prior experience with spanish & took the summer class and i got an A so you know he is a good teacher.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SP231
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is the best teacher ever... He is very funny and helpful if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask...
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sr. Manker is THE funniest professor that I've ever had. If you have a sense of humor then you would love him! Apart from making the class fun the assignments were very clear and straighforward. He gives extra credit opportunities and if you show up and do the assignments then you should be fine, even if you struggle with the language.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SPA231
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HE is a great person; very funny. But his class was very hard. I had hard time reading the stories, but it was not so clear when he went over them. He speaks spanish 99% of the class time, which helped me understanding spanish better, but it was very frustrating when he spoke in spanish while we were correting tests or going over the story.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SP102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome!! so helpful and funny. class is somewhat easy and mr manker makes it easy too
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SP231
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have had Sr. Manker for three semesters, going on four. He is one of the best teachers I've had at GRCC. I love the class. There is a lot of work to it, but that goes with any class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SP101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No time management skills. Class went late everyday. Homework wasn't helpful. He is very disorganized. When he taught, it was very rushed and hard to understand. He has little concern about his students. Even if you are in the hospital with kidney stones, he will not let you make up ANY assignments or tests. Worst Professor I've had so far.
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