Hartmut Rastalsky - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Professor: Hartmut Rastalsky

Department: German

College: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GER101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hartmut was probably the best teacher I've ever had. He gives great feedback, grades super quickly, genuinely cares about his students, and is really funny. He made me love coming to German every day and made me want to study abroad there when I'm older. If you are thinking about taking 101, do everything you can to get into Hartmut's class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GER325
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Words fail to describe how good of a professor Hartmut is. He truly cares about every single one of his students and goes above and beyond what's expected from a professor. He grades quickly and will have assignments/quizzes/essays back to you by the next class. Definitely would recommend him. He made my first year of German here fantastic.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hartmut was, by far, the most incredible teacher I've ever had. I had taken some German in high school, but taking his class made me decide to minor in German and study abroad for a semester. He's fantastic and really cares about his students. Highly, highly recommend him as a professor. Plus, he's hilarious.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hartmut is the bomb. He legitimately cares about his students, and you can tell that teaching is one of his main passions. I really appreciate how much time and effort he puts into making the class both funny but also informative. I've learned an insane amount of German in the few months that I've been in his class because he teaches so well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best teacher I have ever had. Really cares about his students and makes sure you can succeed. Also gets you to understand the material. He really triggered my love for the German language

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• 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:

Hartmut is absolutely amazing. He cares about every student and will notice you whether you're excelling or struggling. If you have the slightest interest in German or foreign languages in general, take this class (with Hartmut, if possible.)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• 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:

This man is the reason I am in Germany right now and enchanted with this new language and set of skills. Truly brilliant and excellent professor. Great abilities in adapting his German to different students' levels.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• 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:

Most helpful professor with great sense of humor!! Looking forward to taking his class again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GERMA325
• 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:

It's a hard class, especially if you don't have a lot of prior knowledge; very reading heavy. But he understands the challenge and is very willing to help and the grading is fair. He has the corniest sense of humor of any professor I have ever had.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GER231
• 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:

Really fun and really helpful. Easily my favorite class/department.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GERM101
• 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:

With out a doubt the best teacher I've ever had. He is very funny and easy to relate to. If you need an extension on anything, Hartmut will accommodate. When you submit assignments or take tests, he corrects and explains what you did wrong and what you need to do to improve. He is very flexible and will jump through burning hoops for his students!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GERMA101
• 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:

He really wants you to understand the material and he makes German fun and entertaining. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GRMN102
• 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 don't personally have him, but his video lectures are incredibly helpful and entertaining. Both my 101 and 102 teachers were golden as well. Starting German here was a fun experience and a great personal decision!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GER231
• 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:

Hartmut is simply amazing. He is the most creative professor I've ever had, and always makes class fun. Even if he doesn't teach your individual section, he still coordinates the course, so it is always fun. He is the reason why German is the only foreign language at U of M I have never heard people complaining about taking.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GERM102
• 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:

Hartmut is amazing. One of the best, if not the best, professor I have had at U of M. He makes German fun and simple. He's hilarious and very helpful too. If you have the chance to take a class with him, do it!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GERM102
• 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:

Hartmut is GREAT! He goes above and beyond in his teaching, and is genuinely passionate about what he does. He makes sure that everyone in the class understands the concepts, and is willing to spend hours out of class if a student doesn't understand something. LOVE Hartmut!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GER102
• 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:

Goes out of his way to help students and even brings baked goods to class sometimes. He would explain something 200 times in 200 different creative ways if you needed him to. A lot of work but I never thought it was busy work or pointless.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GER101
• 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:

Amazing

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GER232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hartmut will pump you up, help you out, make you laugh and teach you stuff like no other. He's the rare talented prof who truly cares about his classes and thinks hard about language learning so you don't have to. Wunderbar!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GERMA325
• 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:

Great prof, great class. Learned more on interdisciplinary engineering topics in this class than I did in any of my engineering classes. Assignments and quizzes were fine. Even took some field trips!