Tometro Hopkins - Florida International University

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Tometro Hopkins - Florida International University

Professor: Tometro Hopkins

Department: English

College: Florida International University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brought the wrong syllabus on the first day , didn't provide the right one until week 4 (the course was only six weeks.) Going to lecture was a waste of time, and each class was four hours. The schedule got so messed up that 60% of our grade was based on two exams, set one week apart from each other. Exam 1 ch. 1, exam 2 ch. 2,4,5, 6. Awful!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She curve the grades and provides plenty of extra credit opportunities. She may come off as intimidating at first. If she see that you put the work in and do the exercises, then she will help you out. If you have a hard time understanding the class lecture, then go to the Linguistics Lab. The TAs help a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Hopkins was great at what she does. There are 3 tests and they cover A LOT and are difficult. Studying is required. Definitions and all. If you pass the tests youll pass the class. But you have to go to the lectures. They will help a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Three exams and two quizzes. The 2 hours and 45 minutes once a week doesn't help. You basically need to teach yourself. The exams are not hard if you actually take the time to study and go to the Linguistics Lab. She does give a lot of extra credit opportunities and on the exams/quizzes as well. You have to work for an "A."

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENL4680
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

she curves everyone grade and gives 70 points of extra credit or else everyone would fail. I'm receiving an A in this class but it's be cause my self & the TA's taught me everything. ( even the TA's will tell you they have no clue what she's doing or talking about) I have a final next week and still haven't received grades from the other 2 exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She actually states in her syllabus not to take class if you have a job or family obligations. Ok... who doesn't? Just really impractical and unfair for most people who have to work to put themselves through college. She doesn't teach much and her lectures are very scattered. Looks like she's over the teaching thing. Better profs available.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Never have I felt the need to write a Rate My Professor rating and i've been in college for 3 years now. Hopkins is by far the worst teacher I've ever taken. She posted the wrong exam, she doesn't post assignments on time, she'll email you back weeks later, and has no respect for students. She keeps blaming Blackboard for messing up. DONT TAKE HER!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The material is difficult, but if you speak with her she is willing to help you out. We requested more examples, more exercises, and less lectures, and that's exactly what she gave us. If you feel kind of lost, I suggest reading the chapters assigned before class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Worth the trip to BBC to take her! She's a little all over the place so you definitely have to get the book and READ before class. Curves exams and gives extra credit!! Definitely tries to help her students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is NOT hard, you have to put effort into it. For the most part the professor lets you know what is expected, you just have to read the syllabus. If taking this class online, make sure u read the syllabus and turn things in on time and you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class is very difficult, and the professor is useless. She isn't clear of her expectations, and will give you a grade without an explanation. I am just glad it is over, what a nightmare. Book is a must! Steer clear from this woman!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof will try to make the material as easy as possible but it is up to you how much effort and time you put in. Give it your all for the first Phonetics chp test (memorize and understand the charts) and everything else will be easy in comparison. Extra credit is given on the tests. TA Jake was very helpful!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. It was not the class itself I have issues with it is her. She is impossible to reach and seems to have no regard for her student.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

By far the worst professor I have ever dealt with. Class is difficult to begin with but the fact that she was completely unreachable for the first 3 weeks of a six week course was the icing on the cake. Outdated syllabus with incorrect due dates, frequently confused 12AM and 12PM when setting deadlines, and overall awful. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was hard but doable. The professor is helpful she guided us on the exercises which are used on the exam. Study everyday!Also the pdf is online do not buy the book.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

By far the worse professor I've ever had in my college career. Her lectures are slow & consist of her literally her babbling things that make little to no sense. You don't really learn anything via class. She takes long to start class ( 30 mins). Basically, you have to learn everything on your own + tutoring from T.A to get by.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

she's not the type that will sit with a student one on one to help them but that's not her job & her grading was very fair. you really gonna have to study on your own & earn it on your own! she gives you what she is being paid for, which i cant really hold against her & nobody said that her course HAD to be an easy A

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: LIN4680
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I got a C+ (3.6 gpa student) in her class, but barely, and from the help of others not her. She is literally the most unhelpful teacher I have ever had. The TA may have been worse, not sure though. No feedback is given, so you have to wait until after the final is taken to understand if you've been doing things correctly. FIU needs to look into her

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: LIN5934
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is very nice, but hard to hear because she talks low. She uses the text a lot, and something I didn't like, was she would talk about her personal politics in class, which I thought should have been kept out of the class. She assigns a lot of work, but hey we're in college, aren't we?Easy A if you do the reading and assignments. Tests are easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: LIN3013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Hopkins was extremely helpful. She met with a group of us after and between classes. You MUST attend all classes and do your own reading before coming to class, or you will be completely lost.

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