Steven Weinberger - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Steven Weinberger

Department: Languages

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Steven (he insists you call him that) is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and incredibly sharp, despite his casual exterior. If you take a class from him, you'll get a lot out of it if you 1) ask questions, 2) engage thoughtfully in assignments (which are short, but involve complex concepts), and 3) display a passion and interest for linguistics.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So confusing this guy! His lectures are interesting and he is putting a show but he needs to understand that it is not about performance and it is about explaining the subject to all students not just a few from the front row. On top of that he is extremely intimidating and makes you feel stupid when you don't get something.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LING690
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Linguistic is clear with this guy! He will make you love linguistics! Homework almost every week, one group project, then there is a final take home exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LING306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class was pretty easy, just read the textbook and you'll understand the material

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Steven, despite being the department head, is the most relaxed, approachable professor I've ever had. He makes lectures fun, and he doesn't make students do a lot of assignments. There are never any finals in any of his classes, just a project such as a literature review or small research project. He is very intelligent, and makes linguistics fun.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very enthusiastic about the subject, and very approachable. He's there to teach, and doesn't care about posturing. Hands down the best professor I've had at Mason.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LING690
• 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:

good teacher, good workload, nothing too difficult. He is available via email. homework assignments every week which make up most of your grade. great class. very nice guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down, the best class I've taken in undergrad. He is an amazing professor, and explains everything clearly. Do the weekly homework (which he does a similar problem in the class before, so it's almost the same thing)and you'll be absolutely fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LING325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the BEST professors at Mason. Makes linguistics fun and relevant to daily life. Very helpful to students and will go the extra mile to make sure students grasp concepts. Highly recommended, even if linguistics is not your major or a required class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LINGSECT
• 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:

A wonderful showman

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• 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:

I took two of Steven's classes. I loved them both. This is the man that made me study linguistics! I honestly wish I could take more of his classes. <3

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LING523
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An excellent professor whose enthusiasm for linguistics is contageous.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LING590
• 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:

Steven is an excellent prof. He knows his subject and is very funny. His class requires work...but is doable.He makes it possible to like Linguistics.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• 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:

Wonderful class. Amazing professor. Knows what he's talking about and knows how to help others understand it, too. My all time favorite professor at GMU.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LING490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

GREAT!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LING326
• 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:

Excellent class. If you have no prior knowledge of Linguistics, then do the reading carefully, and you will be fine. Tests are take home, open book.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LING326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has you do the homework assignments from the book, but the review of them comprises most of the average lecture and it really does give him a good platform for explaining and clarifying the concepts. Nothing too difficult, 4 take home tests, 2 1-page or so papers about something related to linguistics, and he's just an overall good guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LING326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A genuinely nice and helpful guy. He is not particularly demanding in terms of quantity, although some topics are naturally tough, and you simply have to get and demonstrate it. Outspoken, not uptight, sometimes curses (linguistically of course)/writes on the wall accidentally; kindof "out-there," but a cool, entertaining guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

great professor, really cares about his students and is willing to put in lots of time to help students understand the concepts

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

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