Mal Atay - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Mal Atay

Department: Languages

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He lacks Engagement, clarity and he is disorganized. Only plus is that he gives Y0u questions that would be on your exam but that is not right considering its a language class and that you are not there to cram but learn french. Also he has 40% for attendance and participation that would be given to you at his own discretion.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FRE601
• 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:

Ignore all negative comments. If you show up to class, and do the 20 mins of homework he gives every week, you can easily get an A or A+. He is easy. His tests are identical to the exercises done in class. He is a really good guy, and genuinely wants to teach his students. I learnt the most with him than any other prof. I strongly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FRE201
• 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:

He's a really nice professor! Tells you all the questions he's going to test you on and also a really easy marker! I got an A in his class! He's really kind too! Definitely better than other french teachers!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• 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:

What a wonderful teacher! Very surprised the ratings aren't higher for him. He's so sweet and very understanding and flexible. I feel 100% comfortable trying to speak french in his classroom enviro. I'm hoping to having him in following years. Great prof :)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FRE201
• 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:

i took him for 101 and 201 i cant believe people thinking bad about him its probably your own fault by not putting effort because u just need to go to the class and do homework.he has so much knowledge he randomly gives you info about history culture basically everything and he is the nicest sweetest prof ive ever seen.i love him!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FRE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Meh, he is quite dull and like the previous comment stated, not very engaging. Content is still basic as it is just a continuation of 101. Approachable and nice man, but can be unclear at times. Breakdown is quite 'broad' (20% for 3 tests, 20% participation, 20% mini in-class activities, 20% oral final, 20% written final). So-so overall.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took up to Grade 11 French and I still struggled to get 70s in his class, that's how hard he is. He throws trick questions on the test, does not engage with the class, and is very soft-spoken so its hard to hear him. For an intro level class he expected too much, too soon.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• 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:

he speaks a lot of french in the class but you realize that its actually helping you out. He wasn't unfair and he was very helpful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRE601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very understanding, judgement-free, very flexible

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FRE501
• 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:

Sometimes hard to understand and unclear in instructions. Not a very structured class and very unconventional marking compared to typical uni classes. Tests are worth nothing (% wise). All the marks come from assignments, homework and participation. Need to attend every single class to get decent mark. Overall nice guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• 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:

He's a very fair professor who will help his students succeed in French. His instructions are a little unclear sometimes but he will go over it and answer student questions as many times as needed. I've NEVER seen him get mad and I've just gone through an entire semester with him. Overall a very good professor for FRE 101.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I did this course with Mr. Atay. He was very knowledgeable and available for extra help. Learning a new language may be boring. But his enthusiasm helped me throughout the course with a good mark. Thanks Mr. Atay!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is, in my humble opinion, the worst of all profs I have gone through at Ryerson. Talked too fast, picked up randomly what he liked to teach, course materials are very unorganized!!! He should systemize the teaching materials and learn from the start as how to teach well. Just my .02. I don't really care if anyone believes. Sigh~

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Insists on homework to be done everytime. His tests are fair. Gives a lot of extra useful material as background.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FRE601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I think he may be a bad FRE101 teacher, but in upper classes, he is quite good. Knows french culture and literature, which are key in teaching the language. Tests are the homework, plus easy stuff.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

horrible teacher. good luck if u get him!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the worst professor ever he doesn't give a dam about anyone except the smart students. Lack of help. He shouldn't be teaching period. I hope he stops screwing the students that worked really hard and get the hell out of our sights

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He talks toooo fast.. I dont understand wht he is saying.. he should NEVER teach anyone french.. especially if he or she has absolutely NO FRENCH BACKGROUND... he is soo 'un'helpful

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

NO SE COMO ENTRE A ESTA WEB ESTABA BUSCANDO ACERCA DE MI APELLIDO ATAY Y ENCONTRE QUE TIENE INFLUENCIA FRANCES Y TURKEY PERO NECESITO SABER SI ES MAS TURKEY THAN FRENCH O QUE????

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst prof ever. just glad this class is over with.