Nicholas Martin - Pasadena City College

Professor: Nicholas Martin

Department: TBD

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FREN4
• 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 thoroughly enjoyed my classes with Professor Martin: he's smart, interesting, and knows the French language. Great stories about his trips to Paris where he met famous writers by chance in cafés and had brief conversations with them. Sadly, Professor Martin passed away in March of 2019. RIP.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FREN4
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Martin was the best teacher I have ever had in any subject. I took French 4 at PCC to finish my Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Arizona. I was going through a tough time in my life, I have had two hip replacements from an automobile accident. At this time I was only 29 years old. Now, I hadn't had French in 4 years so

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FR3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am so excited to be able to rate Dr. Martin, whom I had for French in the 1970s. He is an awesome professor, and is energetic, interesting and challenging. I wish that I still lived in the area. I would take a class from him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For most students, language classes aren't easy. You're gonna work. Martin is kind, helpful, and exacting. There is not much time for DRILLING -- too much to learn -- so you must practice on your own. He has encyclopedic knowledge of French lit. Grammar explanations could be clearer. Expectations are clear. A good professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FRENCHOO1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have no prior knowledge of french do not take the class, i repeat DONT TAKE THE CLASS!!! i took 2 years in high school about 5 yrs ago so i had forgotten everything and lets just say it was a headache, hes a very nice professor but his way of teaching is complex he expects you to know everything and doesn't really go in detail

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH1
• 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:

If you need high school French for this class then you should go back to high school. Learning how to count, state your name or simple grammar should not stump all of you!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH1
• 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:

1st class," Je m'appelle Dr. Martin, et vous?" My name is Dr. Martin, and you? He did this many times and students responded with their names. If you need high school French for that then you should go back to high school! Duh

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WATERPOLO1990
• 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:

Nick is the best coach I have ever played for in 23+ years

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRECH1
• 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 ever!! He is wasting our money. He is not clear on lecture and expect you know everything he says. If you dont understand his questions, he will just skip you without any explanation!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FRECH1
• 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 knows French but not teaching. Very strict about attendance. Don't take him if you don't already know French.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH1
• 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:

He's alright.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FREN4
• 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:

He is super cool if you give him a chance. I go swimming with him in summer. He loves it when students ask questions. He is not very patient when he asks you a question but don't take it personally. It's a Hungarian thing. I enjoy his humor and friendship.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure what's not to like. He's charming, funny, and exceedingly smart. Of course, he's going to make it worth your time (and money!), so if you're looking to slack off, don't bother taking him. Also, you will be expected to know your stuff, like, I don't know.. grammar! I learned a lot and look forward to being back with him in French 3.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FRENC1
• 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:

I had no knowledge in French and I got an A in this class. He is a very helpful/nice prof, he gives lots of extra credits!he always asks stuff in French, but u'll learn a lot from this class! and if u want to learn something, of course you have to put efforts in it! this is a college level class, so dont expect to slack off and get a good grade!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH3531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

On the first day of class, you'll be thinking "Is this French 1???"

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FRENC1
• 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:

Wow he is horrible if you don't know any French. There are those who already have prior knowledge who like to show off in class too and make you feel dumb because you didn't take French in High School.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH1
• 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:

The class is pretty easy, just pay attention and go over the chapters before/after class then you'll have no problem. The prof for this class is pretty nice, he was a bit intimidating at first since he kept talking/asking questions in french, but you'll get use to it later. He's a very nice guy and has good knowledge of French.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FRENC1
• 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:

I had absolutely NO knowledge of French and he made this class HELL for me. He really doesn't give you a break. I studied my butt off in this class and he didn't cut me any slack. Seriously, i'm warning you don't take this class if you have no prior knowledge of french...BUT he was an interesting man and is very knowledgable in french.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Martin is a nice professor who's willing to help his students. His class is not as hard as the ratings rated him to be...If you get an A from the beginning to the end, you don't have to take the final, which I think it's pretty awesome, but the final itself wasn't as hard anyways...just don't fall behind and you'll do fine in the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FR4
• 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:

He is humorous if you can understand his jokes.A delightful professor who really loves the french language.Dr.Martin likes water-polo and all sports really.If you talk to him and are serious about French,he is really nice and will become a good friend.Pay attention in class, ask questions if something is not understood,read,attend class and easy A.