Mark McKinney - Miami University

Professor: Mark McKinney
Department: Languages
College: Miami University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: FRE301
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I'm terrible at French, but McKinney makes French interesting. The haters will say he's passive-aggressive, but I don't take it personally. Show up to class and show that you are interested and you'll get the A. The haters are dead wrong on McKinney, he's an A tier professor imo.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FRE201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I do not recommend taking a course with Dr. McKinney, especially if you're in a lower level French. He is passive aggressive and condescending when students ask him reasonable questions. He is also extremely disorganized and unprepared; he often assigns work the night before it's due. I would avoid him at all costs -- by far the worst prof I've had
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FRE410
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. McKinney does a great job teaching the capstone. While class can occasionally be a drag when I'm not feeling it, the material is always intriguing and he tries really hard to make the topic relevant to today's world, even if it's about past events. Good feedback, kind and open-minded. Be ready to spend a lot on graphic novels though
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FRE411
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you are thinking about studying abroad with this professor, do not!! I would not recommend taking him at Miami either; tough grader, unprofessional, and unprepared. Super disorganized as well. Horrible, absolutely horrible
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FRE411
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
All lecture.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FRE131
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He was a great professor, and I really enjoyed each lecture. The amount of reading was sometimes strenuous, but the weekly quizzes were never too stressful. He was able to make the material interesting. I highly suggest taking him!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I went to his office hours for help, and rather than offer advice he was just really condescending. The class is SUPER boring and you just talk about the importance of the drape colors for 1.5 hours. He expects you to do a lot of reading in a short amount of time and it's really stressful.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FRE180I
  • 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:
McKinney is a good teacher, I just really didn't like the course itself because it was about graphic novels. This professor is really helpful, though, and very good at writing and helping with papers. He has some high expectations but if you try and do your best, you'll get a good grade. I definitely recommend going to his office hours!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FRE310
  • 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:
He is an excellent professor who really knows his material. The class contained a LOT of information, but paying attention in class plus a little supplementary studying will result in a good grade. The class was entirely in French, so be prepared for that. And know that this class is hugely focused on the context of the BDs not the BDs themselves
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FRE341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The course itself can be very valuable if you're interested in learning about French current events more than the conversations part. Grades are based on continuning progress in class, an individual presentation, group presentation, 2 exams, and the final. Make sure you pay attention and are prepared or you will be lost. Entirely taught in french.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FRE341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome professor, but you have to be in class and do the work to do well. Get to know him outside of class and classes will be a lot less painful
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FRE301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FRENCH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's super helpful, as long as you pay attention in class, you should be fine!
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