George McCool - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: George McCool

Department: Languages

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor McCool is an amazing professor. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about the French language and culture, and he makes class a lot of fun. The homework can be tedious, but it's important that you do it because it amounts to 50% of the final grade. There are four tests, a one-page written report, and a presentation. I highly recommend!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McCool is incredible! He's very passionate about French and knows it inside and out. If you want to learn French and have fun while doing it, take his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor McCool is a great professor. I took 101 and he made learning each chapter really easy, and he always makes sure you understand each topic before moving on. There are 2 cultural reports and 3 exams, and he lets you know what topics will be on each exam. I would definitely take him for upper level classes!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FREN301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyone in the language department should already know that McCool is the bees-knees when it comes to taking a French course so I'm just repeating my praises. Course is very easy and the pace is quick, but not too fast. It picks up towards the end of the semester and the assignments are easy as long as you do the readings. Exams are nothing hard.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a hard class, just a lot in a little bit of time. Can be overwhelming and he isn't consistent with the the syllabus at all but does communicate with students often via Blackboard. Great guy, easy class, learned a lot. He forces you to participate in class when you're there but never takes attendance.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He speaks French 90% of the time and while that terrified me at first it is actually not bad. You learn through conversation there is almost no writing. He tells you exactly what will be on the test, and homework assignments are rare and minimal.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH351
• 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:

Great professor. Last semester I had him for a translation class and 18th century literature. He doesn't lecture too much, loves to get everyone involved in the class. He is very approachable and helpful. He can be a tough grader, but if you work hard and participate (and have talent in the language) you will do fine. I got a B+ and an A- from him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH302
• 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:

Prof. McCool is a tough grader (I actually got an A in a higher level course than his). However, if you ask for help or suggestions,he will help. He is a kind man and you will greatly benefit from his knowledge of the language and this history/evolution of the language. Great teacher, even if he is a tough grade... Take his classes!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FREN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best French professor I've had yet. He has made my pronunciation and speed of speaking French 10X better! Although, he can be a hard grader. He is very picky when it comes to details, so put a lot of effort into the assignments! I'm usually a straight A student and I received a B, but my French definitely improved!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Could be clearer in class, but taking a foreign language is always very outside-of-class-work heavy, requires a lot of studying and what not. Prof McCool was knowledgeable but still down to earth and relatable, cracks some funny jokes now and again. Really a "cool" guy (sorry I couldn't resist). definitely would recommend him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FREN302
• 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:

Yea he's a great professor but seriously this guy is such a creeper. There are a bunch of compositions that you can revise if you don't do well. Helpful with improving your accent. I swear though, every other comment is an innuendo. Pretty easy for an old man working with a bunch of 20 something year old girls lol

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FREN302
• 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:

one of my favorite profs. took him for 391 as well, I'll be taking other classes with him in the future and I'm glad about it. he cares about his students, remembers the things they tell him, and is a terrific teacher. he really wants you to succeed. a few of us did terribly on a test & he held us after & offered extra credit. great guy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the sweetest professors there is! The man lives up to his name. Makes the class interactive and is helpful, definitely recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FREN202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

McCool is indeed very cool. Class is taught in French. He has a great balance of teaching what's in the syllabus and also teaching fun vocabulary. Take good notes, pay attention and do all your homework!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FREN202
• 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:

mccool is AWESoME! he is very knowledgeable and speaks clearly and his classes are very organized

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FREN370
• 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 McCool three times and he has always been GREAT. He explains things very clearly and is always willing to answer any questions. He gets everyone involved and has a really good disposition.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

Easy and a lot of fun! He's a great teacher, likes his students. Love his ties and tangents. Take him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FREN301
• 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:

He is a really awful teacher. He picks favorites and thinks much too highly of himself. DO NOT TAKE HIM. I am a good student- I love school and I love French- but he is the first teacher I have ever really despised.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

Fantastic teacher!McCool is without a doubt the best foreign languages teacher that Towson has. He makes you learn and enjoy French!Tests are not hard if you study. I definitely recommend taking him, he is a great teacher. He gets the whole class involved in conversation. will take his class again!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FREN201
• 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. McCool is definitely a cool guy. Even though this level of french was too low for me, he was a good teacher. He got things across easily to the students, and had a good workload for us.