Jose Ortiz-Batista - County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Professor: Jose Ortiz-Batista

Department: Languages

College: County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is awful. I have had his for two separate semesters and i didnt like him both times. My class took a test 3 weeks ago, we still dont know the grades and we ask for them every class. He teaches out of the book which isnt a problem, he NEVER answers emails, and super hard tests for anyone that is not italian.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate of what he is teaching so if italian is something you really want to learn I suggest him. He does provide A LOT of work though compared to other classes. He wants you to learn and he will put you on the spot. He takes his teaching seriously so he WILL harass you if you are late or disruptive in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ITL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm sure he would have been a good professor if I walked into class with a good knowledge of Italian. Unfortunately, I did not, and neither did many of my classmates (except for the very few who were fluent or good at Italian. Somehow the rest of us were expected to get scores like they did.) I don't recommend for beginners! But maybe intermediate.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ITA202
• 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:

Hardest Italian teacher I ever had. But he inspired me to want to learn Italian more. If you actually want to learn Italian take him but dont expect to not study.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• 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:

so much homework!! he teaches way too fast just because a few students are fluent in spanish or italian, that isn't everyone! its still a beginners class. avoid if you can!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ITL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a nice professor. That said, he assigned far too much HW. Most people in the class did theirs late, or not at all. Some people in my (101) class were fluent in Italian already but were attempting to boost their GPA. Therefore, the professor expected too highly of the majority. Since he is so proficient, he taught too fast for beginners.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I did not mind his class. I took him for both ITL I & II, and while there is a lot tedious of homework, I found his class a breeze. Just do the homework and you'll be fine. I failed the final and still got an A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ITL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took his classes from Italian 111 up until 212. If you want to actually learn italian, he is the best teacher for you. He is very hard though. He expects a lot- lots of homework. In the end he enspired me to learn more languages. Very helpful if you are struggling in the class. Great class- dont expect an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ITL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dude to your comment below me. You sound like the professor himself trying to save his grade.Can't focus on other studies! Avoid this TEACHER at all costs. People have lives unlike others and need to realize we have other courses and jobs to attend not be bombarded 24/7 with homework and quizzes. PS: Yes it is college, no it is not Havard ITS CCM!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ortiz Batista is one of the nicest professors I've had. Sure he can be a little stern at times, but you have to realize that he does it to help the students learn. I've learned so much and have such a strong interest in Italian because of him. This is college, get over the fact that you have to do work. Take him work hard and youll learn.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ITL110
• 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 an awful professor who assigns homework out the you know what!! Like 10 homework assignments a night. DONT TAKE HIS HYBRID COURSE!! PERIOD!! He gives quizzes on SUNDAYS, SERIOUSLY AWFUL TEACHER!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ITL110
• 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 an awful professor who assigns homework out the you know what!! Like 10 homework assignments a night. DONT TAKE HIS HYBRID COURSE!! PERIOD!! He gives quizzes on SUNDAYS, SERIOUSLY AWFUL TEACHER

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• 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:

Worst teacher i have ever had. i have had teachers that do not speak english that were better and more helpful than him. gives way to much work, everything is online. went to him to find out about withdrawing from class, told me i was fine. its the only class i studied for all semester and the only class i got below an a in. he is a terrible techer

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ITL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He cannot speak any language clearly or fluently. He is in the wrong profession. teaching is not calling I did not learn anything with him. stay clear of him if you can a complete waste of time/money.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ITL1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Before him I had real interest in learning to speak Italian. After his class any desire to learn Italian has been crushed and purged from my soul. All I can say, thank god I never have to see this this guy again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• 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:

Not bad but not great. Has days where you can tell he doesn't want to be there, and those days are not fun for the students. Too much Quia. Quizzes aren't that clear. You could do worse but you could also do better. Speaks like 6 languages and is the head of lang dept so plan on seeing him at least once or more if have to take a language.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ITL2N3
• 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:

JOB is very intense and expects a lot out of his students, but gets results. So often you hear of how people take language classes and dont learn but this is b/c they equate an A with learning. IF you want to learn; TAKE HIM. If you dont,then college isnt for you. Usually work is easy, but takes about half hour EVERY day to do.I learned tons of ITL

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• 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 had an interest in ITL but with this class my interest is squashed, the professer moves to fast for the students and requires you to basically teach yourself. The quizzes and quia require you to have a higher knowledge in ITL even though you are in elementary, essential no knowledge of ITL at all, overall nice guy bad teaching style.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ITAL0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not suggest taking him unless you want to study Italian 24 hours a day. He is a nice guy, but not all that helpful. Study your butt off and you will pass his class, and if not expect to withdraw or fail. Recommend taking another professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ITL111
• 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:

Horrible, doesnt teach enough, expects you to know stuff on your own, online class makes it even worse, don't ever take him no matter what Just plain horrible, annoying, talks about useless things at times, schedules exams on inconvenient times, never available for appointment ask him something get a diff. answ. no sympathy for student's money paid