Nader Chaaban - Montgomery College: Rockville Campus

Professor: Nader Chaaban

Department: Communication

College: Montgomery College: Rockville Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is basically self-taught. but I didn't expect to be lectured on a communication course. You must space out your time and complete assignments with time put in to each. There are 3 exams that are 50 questions with a time limit of 40 minutes. I would not recommend taking this DL course with other classes as it took all of my time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THE WORST PROFESSOR AT MC. I DON'T GET HOW THESE KIND OF PROFESSORS GET HIRED. HE IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY A LOT OF PEOPLE DECIDES NOT TO GO TO COLLEGE. TAKE SOMEONE ELSE. YOU DESERVE A BETTER GRADE. HE NEVER LECTURES, IT WAS BASICALLY A SELF TAUGHT CLASS. HE NEVER GIVES GOOD FEEDBACK. HIS FEEDBACK ARE ALWAYS MORE DETAIL OR BETTER CITATION. WORST.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have a chance to take another professor, you should. Not a good professor. below mediocre. One of the worst professor. He barely gives feedback. When and if he does, it is very vague. Don't sign up with him. it is a waste of your money and time. You have to learn by yourself. He has 3 exams, 14 quizzes, 2 paper, 1 group paper, and 2 speech.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is too much work crammed into a short online session. Exam questions are too wordy for 50 questions in a 40 min time limit. Group paper is a hassle, and all of the larger assignments are due in the last week. Papers are graded meticulously, and he says you didn't use enough in-text quotes/ideas even if you have 5+ in each paragraph

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his class online. He had the whole curriculum set out on the first day which was helpful. There was one group project research paper that was hard to complete especially with having other assignments, weekly readings, and discussions. Gives you 5 minutes for weekly quizzes, and 40 minutes for exams that are 50 multiple-choice questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Very knowledgable and kind. He gives lots of examples and makes his quizzes all take home. All three exams are take home. It is really up to you on what grade you want. He is always ready to help his students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just the right professor for the course. A friendly professor who seeks his students interest and always wants them to succeed in his course. Easy grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this online course during the first summer session. It is a lot of work & He is a very hard grader, you have to be a fantastic writer to do well. He took 25 points off my 100point speech for a stronger conclusion, that was his feedback! Also he gives -45 sec per question for quizzes and exams, which sucks if you are an anxious test taker.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COM250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, gives good examples com theories and is extremely funny when he uses his personal experiences. He is a bit of a tough grader when it comes to projects but just don't slack. You also need to read the textbook for his online quizzes (which aren't difficult). Overall, he is experienced professor & knows exactly what he's talking about

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for an online class. Beware he is a hard grader. For every paper you turn in be sure to make sure it's written like a novel. Very descriptive, give lots of examples, and read the textbook. He pretty much bases the class off the textbook so know it like the back of your hand.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over the first summer session; a lot of work, but not hard. The fourth week of class he assigned us five chapters, five quizzes, one exam, and the group paper. It was awful, especially since I was taking another class at the same time. Use the website with the flashcards and quizzes that he provides in the modules - it helps.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

JUST TRUST ME AND TAKE THIS GUY!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! ONCE, HE REPLIED TO MY EMAIL AT 1 AM IN THE MORNING, THIS GUY IS A GEM!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Simply the best professor for this course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have every had. He responded to all my questions and gave me extensions to assignments when I was sick. He is so amazing and helpful. He is a patient professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very unwilling to help. Doesnt explain why certain points are taken off. Very confusing assignments. Would not recommend.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the online class which was pretty easy but you have to read the text. There is no way you are going to pass without reading the textbook. 1 quiz per chapter, 2 exams, 2 papers, 2 speeches, and 1 group project. The exams are tough since it's a lot info that you need remember. The time limits on the exams and quizzes are tough. 45 sec per ????

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For the online class you really have to read the textbook. The papers (2) were easy. The group project was a pain because its for an online class, but he graded easily. THE TESTS ARE HARD. Like study for 2 weeks and barely pass hard. Speeches (2) were posted online and easy. Not very clear on directions. He quickly responds to emails.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM250
• 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:

In my opinion, Dr. Chaaban is a really good professor. I'm currently taking his COMM250 and I am really enjoying it. I can agree with people when they say this is basically a self taught class but in class, he never fails to make the class laugh. His assignments are very clear and he lets you know when everything is due in a timely manner.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM108DL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is basically self taught from the textbook itself. You read a chapter every week and take a 5 minute true/false quiz. The tests are taken on campus and weren't easy if you didn't read the book. 2 papers, 1 group paper, 2 video taped speeches with full sentence outlines.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was online but the 3 exams are taken on campus. These exams are hard so you must study. 5 minute true or false quizzes every week (he really wants you to read the book). His directions on the papers are not very clear but just do your best and you'll get a decent grade on them. 2 speeches with outlines were due at the end of the semester.