Robert Feinberg - American University

Professor: Robert Feinberg

Department: TBD

College: American University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Expectations were very straightforward, but lectured were confusing. It was difficult to learn for the test without going to office hours.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Feinberg is an incredibly smart guy, very helpful if you go to office hours and ask questions. He doesn't have lecture notes online, doesn't really follow the book and his writing on the board can be very scattered, but problem sets are very very helpful. The 2/3 tests system might not be for everyone, but he is great.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT take this class. Worst professor I have ever had.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was excited to take Micro after having taken macro last semester. Sadly, this professor made me dislike econ. His notes on the board and lectures are very scattered and he tends to be pretty boring. His tests are also hard. Without a doubt he is knowledgable in economics but is not a good teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is extremely boring and very difficult. He is not understanding and just gives 3 hard tests. He does not explain things well and makes economics very boring. I would not recommend him and regret taking his class. I loved macroeconomics and he ruined economics for me

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. Graded on best 2 of 3 tests (if you're a bad test taker you're screwed). No homework other than a very short (optional) problem set; there is no way to get a handle on any material. Disorganized and horribly boring lectures in which you're expected to internalize everything. I think his course actually made me dumber.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lecture are boring but he is a really a nice guy! He will help you if you need it. He has a hands off approach about teaching but if you like to self teach, he's the man for you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is interested in the subject matter but presents in an incredibly boring manner. The learning objectives and assignments are unclear and has no good explanation for his grading schemes. This class was essentially a review of Econ 301 with some case studies and much less interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Feinberg is one of the worst professors I have had for economics. It is not clear what he expects from you in the class and his grading is very subjective. His communication skills are extremely bad; he mumbles while lecturing, the visual support is terrible and he is not helpful during office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is a bit confusing and you don't really know what he expects from you. Stick to the past exams he hands out and try to read the book. If you always do your reading you can follow his class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor who doesn't seem to care until you get a grade back and it's half what you expect. Not an enjoyable semester and not an enjoyable professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Feinberg does his best to explain complicated subjects in economics, but often causes further confusion. I do NOT recommend this class to anyone with a casual interest in Econ (myself, prior to this class) as the tests are a random selection of topics from throughout the year and the lectures rarely feature class input and constructive advice.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• 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:

Very nice guy. Course work very easy: 3 tests, drops lowest grade. The book we use is very good, and his lectures are boring but informative. Attendance isn't mandatory but can help your grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON346
• 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:

Very smart. Kind of a rambler. He tends to presume a significant amount of prior background knowledge, and without that, he can be difficult to follow. But a nice guy altogether.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• 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:

This professor is too scatterbrained! Teaches a calc-based subject without teaching the calc. If you want to learn something that will stick, do yourself a favor and take another professor!!His course will only frustrate you!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very boring lectures. He gives study guides before the exams, but still his tests, especially multiple choice, are tricky.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• 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:

He's boring but he's a nice man and a good teacher. He's very helpful at office hours. Study and you'll do well on his exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice Professor, but do not let that fool you. The exams are extremely hard. The worst part of the exam is the points lost on the identifications. Must be strong in econ before taking Feinberg.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON300
• 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:

Really, REALLY Boring. Really scatterbrained when it comes to lecturing. Find someone else unless it is Hazilla.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy, but lectures are absolutely tedious beyond belief. If you're not interested in economics, this class will not help. Luckily he doesn't count attendance.