Nancy Tittler - Binghamton University (SUNY)

Professor: Nancy Tittler

Department: Russian Studies

College: Binghamton University (SUNY)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RUSS101
• 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 learned more in 3 months of Russian than I did in 3 years of Spanish. Incredibly encouraging and understanding. Note: Attendance mandatory, but lenient with excused absence, homework every night, but can be turned in late/corrected for full credit, vocab quizzes once a week - very helpful but annoying to stay on top of. Great learning experience

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tittler is the kindest professor I have had at Binghamton! She cares more about you actually LEARNING rather than making sure you know information to reiterate during a test. She cares a lot and is so passionate about what she does. She won't give you a terrible grade but won't just give you the A if you hand in mediocre work

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RUSS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for both RUSS 101 & 102. The same textbook is used in both courses. She makes learning the language a gradual process and understands that it is confusing and takes work. She very clearly assigns dates to homework, quizes, and tests. There is homework every day. As long as you participate and study, and are actually TRYING, it's an easy A

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RUSS101
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is my favorite professor so far. She is extremely kind and sweet, cares about her students, and will provide help for anyone who needs help. Be prepared to participate. I highly recommend taking her class. If you pay attention and do the work, you'll do great.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RUSS210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you dont mind reading until your eyes fall out of your head, then maybe this class is for you. She does not teach anything, just reinforces themes from the works you read. She like to ramble.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RUSS281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good overall, just be prepared for LONG papers, and LONG readings, with very short due dates. Usually expect to write 5 page papers in one weekend. However, she is very knowledgeable, very helpful when it comes to revisions!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG200C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable, passionate, and funny! Her classes are enjoyable to go to (if you do the reading). However, she assigns too much work to realistically be able to do all of if you're taking 16 credits! The readings are interesting for the most part. Essays are graded easily but quizzes can be hard if you don't take detailed notes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RUSS380
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher who actually cares about what she teaches! She is the nicest teacher I've ever met! Quite a bit of reading but getting a B+/A- is no problem.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RUSS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's the sweetest professor, she responds quickly to emails and is very flexible with office hours, but isn't a clear communicator. Russ 101 was straight forward, so it wasn't a problem, but Russ 110 was very challenging, despite doing all the work. Don't take 101 if you don't like being called on every class to speak. It gave me nightmares.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RUSS110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of readings and homework assigments, but Tittler is an amazing professor with a passion for Russian literature and history thats contagious. Class consists of daily readings-usually quite a bit, weekly "study guides"-homework assignments, and weekly quizzes. If you do all the readings, participate, and go to office hours you'll do well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RUSS321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tittler is an amazing person & passionate about Russian lang. and lit. However, I made the mistake of taking 2 of her classes during the semester. She assigns a lot, so much that I barely had time to catch up on my other work. Had I taken 1 class, I might've actually enjoyed my semester w/ her. If you're interested, only take 1 of her classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COLI280U
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's nice and is really passionate about her subject. But after the adddrop date, her class becomes unmanageable and time consuming. Im a science major and this class called for so much necessary work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COLI280U
• 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:

Ms. Tittler is a nice person but i don't think that she teaches very well. I did not have her for a language teacher but i took a lit class with her and i found her to be way too ambitious with the material. It was as if she was trying to cram all of Russian literary culture into one semester. It felt like she thought hers was the only class i took

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RUSS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She honestly cares mostly that you learn the language. She's a very fair grader and if you do the simple workbook homework every night, you'll learn the language.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST181B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely passionate about her subject and really nice. Very willing to help students, and her tests are easy as long as you study what she tells you to and do the readings. This was literally the only class I could take late in the semester and I really liked it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RUSLIT
• 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:

An incredibly passionate, knowledgeable professor. Readings move at a swift pace, it can be hard to keep up - though not impossible. Getting a good grade in the class is not difficult, she is more than fair; those who feel she is harsh are likely people who ignore her advice and help. Overall sweet woman with a hold of her material.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG383E
• 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:

very intelligent & passionate no-doubt. a lot of reading so you MUST plan to read ahead. good class, recommend taking only if you are truly interested in course. Quite a bit of work: two 5pg papers, one 10pg, 6 quizzes, motif journal, random article summaries, + lots of reading. excellent prof at BU

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RUSS241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had her for 2 russ lit. classes. She's nice and helpful, but sometimes her lectures become confusing. Attendance is mandatory - factors into grade. Try to read books ahead of time because the load piles up and her pacing can be very tough. Did well in first class, not so well in second class. Reading ahead REALLY, REALLY helps.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RUSS380
• 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:

After taking Russian 101 with her, I knew what a great teacher she was and decided to take another class with her. Even though class is 1.5hr long, it always seems to fly by- her passion for teaching and knowledge of the subject shines through. Always encourages unique student opinions, whether or not they may be right or popular,Amazing professor

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RUSS110
• 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:

She is an amazing professor. One of the best at Binghamton University. She is knowledgeable, loves having stimulative class discussions, and the readings she gave us were great. Take her!!