Gary Scavnicky - Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge, Farmington Hills, MI

Professor: Gary Scavnicky

Department: Languages

College: Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge, Farmington Hills, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great, caring professor. Makes an effort to make sure everyone passes the class. Make sure you buy the book, do your homework for every class and study because he will call names randomly to answer questions. There is a quiz every class but they are easy and come with bonus points as long as you do the homework. A bit scattered with teaching.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPA1500
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice man but I think he shouldn't be a teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is hard, but not because the content is hard. The book is used every class and he requires the access code (you will hardly use the code&when you do it has to be printed or hand written). Your grade will be on the quizzes(every class) and the mid/final. He doesn't have structure or work on the syllabus. Only takes calls, doesn't use email

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While I wasn't sure about him at the beginning of the semester, Professor Scavnicky is one of the best professors I had at OCC. As long as you show up, answer his questions, and generally just give him respect, he'll be a great prof for you too.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class consists of a quiz every single time you meet (every quiz also has bonus points). Overall, your final grade consists of 30% attendance/ participation, 20% for the midterm, 30% homework/ in-class assignments, and 20% for the final. As long as you put in time to study and show him that you are trying, you should do fine! BUY THE BOOK!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPA1530
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Scavnicky gives quizzes every class and you will definitely need the book. He is very caring and always willing to help because he wants everyone to pass. Would definitely recommend his class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

you're given a quiz every single class period but they are fairly easy if you complete the homework. text book is required, used everyday. His class may seem intimidating at first because he goes rather quick but one you get in the swing of things it a good class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is HEAVILY graded on being able to understand him vocally, which is near impossible when he fakes a spanish accent. You get a lot of HW and about 1 hour of the class is him going over the HW and he basically teaches for 1 hour. He expects YOU to learn more outside of class than what he teaches. He is quick to blame others for his mistakes

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPA150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Very thorough. Great sense of humor. I loved his Spanish classes!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPA1530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Clear and concise. You must be in class. The study groups will help your grade tremendously, but he does offer extra credit to compensate low scores. Overall he is fair, and appreciates your feedback.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the best teacher ever! makes learning fun :-)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary is an awesome professor! A lot of students will talk very discouraging towards him because they do not do well in his class. If you do your homework, study the suggested amount of hours and go to group study, you will do great! At first I did not care for him, but once you get to know him hes a great professor with lots of knowledge!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPA1530
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken Spanish 1 & 2 with Scavnicky. At first I remember thinking he was fast & sporadic but now I'm used to the pace of the class. He gives quizzes every class, which give you instant feedback and raise your grade. They key to success is studying an hour a day. It seems like a lot, but hard work pays off. Scavnicky loves politics and jokes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPA1530
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice teacher that means well, however absolutely NO visual aids!!! He talks in Spanish pretty much the whole time. Quiz every week,talks super fast & will only repeat himself TWICE during oral part. He gives A LOT of homework!!! Would not recommend unless you had him previously or already know Spanish well :/

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPA1530
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No visual aids. Gives quizzes every week and dictates the questions orally. Not conduisive for visual learners. Goes off on random history tangents that have nothing to do with corse materiel. Only take this class if you had him for 1510 and are familiar with his teaching style. I had another teacher and never was able to fully catch up.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overrall, a good teacher that means well. A little fast paced for Spanish 1, but easy to catch onto. Must pay attention and be ready to be called on. Expect homework, but it is not tough. Expect a quiz every week. I would recommend taking this class twice a week instead of one long period because it definitely drags on!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken Spanish 1 and 2 in high school so it was pretty easy for me, but he talks really fast so it is kind of hard for people to keep up. You will have a quiz pretty much every class but I have received an A on most of them. He also gives many extra credit questions on quizzes. He makes everyone participate and we go over homework in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPA15101530
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have had in a long time. I signed up for SPA1510 and soon realized I was finding the material easy. He told me that he would allow me to skip straight to SPA2610 so long as I attented-passed his SPA1530 class as well. Both courses were clear and concise. Scavnicky has a great deal of knowledge and is very accomodating.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Scavnicky can be all over the map sometimes when he is assigning homework. He's super big into participation, calling on you during class, and gives a quiz almost every class period. However, he wants you to really learn and succeed. He will drop quizzes with your worst grade, and give the opportunity for some extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPA1510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Scavnicky is a fantastic teacher. I took the accelerated summer course and easily passed with an A. Respect him and he will respect you. He is a very nice guy and is there for you. He wants all students to succeed. Lectures were long but worth it, if you skip class you will fall behind very quickly. Go to class, listen, take notes, get an A.