Alan Nadler - NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY

Professor: Alan Nadler

Department: Languages

College: NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CAM3004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smug, annoying professor whose lessons only filled me with rage. He offers no critique, only petty insults to each work he analyzes. Hates everything he reads, and expects you to do the same. He talks nonstop, but never says anything worth remembering. If your like me and taking this solely for a humanities credit, find someone else. Anyone else.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EN3144W
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The professor takes an overly analytical approach to works in a way that borders on nonsensical. Grades on papers are based entirely on how closely your paper agree with his point, rather than how well argued your point is. As a class about analytical interpretation, this is a ridiculous way to be graded. Highly unrecommended.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EN2334W
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Claims that he is open minded, is even proud of it, but is extremely close minded. He makes up assignments on the spot. The worst part is that he doesn't grade your paper based on how well argued it is, but rather whether he agrees with your opinion or not. I confirmed this when I wrote a paper with his opinion almost verbatim, and got an A on it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EN2XXX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Seems like a nice, knowledgeable guy at first but he's unhelpful in every aspect of the class. Clueless and gets very defensive when things don't go his way. Just avoid this guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EN3143W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

BAD! No structure no organization, and no idea on how grading is done. Best to avoid this professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN3143W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is a waste of time. The professor is very anal about everything and very picky about topics, if he doesn't agree with your opinion, you're getting a bad grade. Also if you don't write exactly what he says in class, you won't get a good grade either.. Most likely will get a C to B even if you work hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN3143W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is no structure in his class, he's disorganized, and his assignments are very vague. Do not take his class if you're looking for an easy A. You are better off taking another class for a writing intensive. I will never take a class with him ever again. Avoid at all cost!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUSS1013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

All the readings and the books are classical english like shakespeare. He gives you two different sonnets and asks you to find a conncecting point between them and find two critics and argue with them in a 6 page research paper!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

a professor thinks himself so smart, and not give a fair grade. do not suggest to take this class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUSS1023
• 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:

Nice enough guy, but he over analyzes everything! Just stay active in class conversations and you'll get a good enough grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUSS34
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVEEE HIM! Amazing professor, so knowledgeable and interesting. I want him every year!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG392
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Nadler is a good professor if literature is something you're interested in learning. But even if you're not, you'll definitely walk away from this class a with way to analyze literature differently than any other professor will teach. although, his classroom lacked structure, I appreciated him for his passion for teaching.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EN1023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor: dissects literature like a surgeon. Scrupulous grader, but helpful and wants you to do well. Your final grade will be based on your improvement in the class. Holds unusual ideas about the world; I couldn't help debating with him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUSS1023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, you'll hate this class if literature is not your cup of tea. He dissects language - it's his thing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN1013
• 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:

brilliant person. If u actually want to learn something, he is a great professor to go to, However, if u want a good grade, go to someone else!!!! unless u r good with literature and writing!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EW1023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a hard grader but gave me points because my writing improved. As long as you can somewhat hold a debate with him he will like you but avoid if possible since there are easier teachers. He also made us read 2 books so if you do not like reading then don't pick him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HUSS1023
• 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:

Horrible. . .worst professor I have ever had. . .Unless this class is the #1 focus of your semester and you love analyzing literature you will hate this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUSS1023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Acknowledgment of students' past complaints doesn't relieve you of your horrible methods. Work is overwhelming but not so bad. His analyzes all must've taken a great deal of time but are incredibly esoteric. As a solid writer who keeps getting good grades in his class, I can't help but feel he will still fail me. He has this air of smugness.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EN1024
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think he is over qualified for the tech school. His sophisticated and vast of knowledge should be more appreciated at somewhere else.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EN1204
• 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:

REALLY REALLY BAD PROFESSOR