Rifat Yalman - Hunter College - Professor Ratings

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Rifat Yalman - Hunter College

Professor: Rifat Yalman

Department: TA

College: Hunter College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: FREN311
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Yalman is a great person. This is a challenging class for sure. He tried to make the lesson easy for everyone. However, he does hold high standards for everyone. Make sure to prepare your HW thoughtfully, and don't hesitate to ask any questions. He allows correction for pretty much everything, so there's no reason to fail beside doing nothing

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: FREN102
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Yalman is very understanding and he wants the best for everyone. If he sees you making an effort and trying, he'll be willing to help you out when you're stuck. You MUST do the hws, labs and study guides, because the tests will almost always have questions directly from them. Even our final was practically identical to the study guide.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FREN202
Grade Received: 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 very funny man. I love that his teaching style is very engaging and conversational instead of sitting down and doing worksheets. If you want an A on exams you must review the vocab and grammar and review all the listening excercises. Dont expect to get over a B if you are relying on memory of online HW and what was learned in class only.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FREN202
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yalman is an absolutely fantastic professor. He does forget how to say a few things from English to French and vice-versa, but in the time I was there I felt my desire to study the language grow immensely. He demands your participation, and if you don't then he will call on you. All quizzes were easy to foretell and the hw was manageable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: FR202
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This Prof. Is clear with his lectures . For the entire semester only french is spoken in his class. 3 tests & a final, plus a lot of quizzes & a few writting materials. Good prof, & likes to make everyone participate in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: FREN201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Yalman is very helpful. You can go to his office hours to get extra help. His understanding of English grammar is also impeccable so he easily compares and contrasts the English grammatical conventions with the French conventions. He requires you to speak french in class, and overall wants everyone to have a thorough understanding of French.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FRENCH101
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. He's a difficult grader and hesitates to help students. I struggled the whole semester in his class but I came to every class and did all the homework. Thought he would have some heart to pass me with a C but he didnt, even after pleading with him. He's a horrible person. Only take him if your a expert in French.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FREN202
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AN AMAZING TEACHER. Lets you correct your mistakes on your exam. Is sensible, funny, and holds students to high standards. YES He makes you speak French in class. YES He will be mad if you don't. He is passionate about the language and believes in his students! He is not impatient, but calls on ones struggling. THAT MEANS HE CARES.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FRENC201
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:

don't expect to get any good grades in his class. because of this professor, I lost my interest in learning the French language

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FRENC201
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 worst french professor I've ever had. He is super condescending and just plain mean. He is always judging you. And for no reason he will dislike you and make your experience hell. I expect an A in this class despite this because I've consistently done well, but I would put it past him to give me a B because he doesnt like me.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FR201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Yalman is a very good French professor and I never had a problem with his class. I took him for three semesters of French at Hunter and enjoyed the class every time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: FREN101
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:

ppl who do badly in his class are ppl who think language doesn't require effort. He's pretty lenient on grades if it's obvious you are taking a peak at the textbook. is okay with late hw, txtbk is cheaper on barnes and noble site.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: FRNCH102
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:

STAY AWAY. A sad, lonely little man, who seems to get his kicks making people miserable. Terrible teacher, difficult grader, disgusting human being.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: FREN101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is really weird. there is no writting in class and very little homework, however the test is all writting. chekc your test grade he often makes mistakes. go to his office hours and sit in the front you'll become his favorite. he's okay but you have to study and keep up with the lessons, doesn't require going to the language lab. semi-easy A

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: FRENC102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an angry little man who wants tobe Napolean. If u r not his favorite he'll belittle you, smirks (like he smells something foul), or gives you angry looks/comments. He only becomes sympathetic, a week before the teachers review. Wonder why...chk out his Brklyn school review. Horrible. Not kidding. Really enjoys feeling superior, in French.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: FRENC101
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:

He is so anal about everything, and he doesnt explain things. He does not clarify on the tests and is very prissy. There is no writing done during classes but when it comes to the test it is all writing and unfair grading. His teaching skills are lacking, and is very hard to understand when asking a question.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: FRENC101
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:

he is such a condescending arrogant guy. He takes more time criticizing you then helping you. I thought maybe if i changed and became more friendly and warm then he would too but no he takes that oppurtunity to make u feel bad. he made my friend cry. DONT take him, or if u do make his life hell

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: FREN210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of writing assignments but you end up learning a lot

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: FRENC01
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:

One of the worst professors I have ever had at HUnter Collegee. He has favorites and never smiles, just smirks and is not very helpful, just repeated more French that you wouldnt understand. Even though i got A's on 2 exams, he gave me a C in the class. dont take him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: FREN102
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:

This professor seems to take pleasure from seeing students squirm when put under pressure. Not helpful at all. Teaching style based solely on textbook exercises, and will not tell you about impending projects lest you fail to check BB at least every other day. Has favorites. Exams are lengthy, and the instructions for the exams are very general.

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