Michael Moghtader - James Madison University

Professor: Michael Moghtader

Department: TBD

College: James Madison University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WRTC103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class however I did not take it as seriously as I should have. DO THE READING because almost 10x out of 10 there will be a pop quiz and pop quizzes are what hurt me from getting an A in the class. Dr. Moghtader is a great guy and loves when students go for extra help but 3 missed classes and your grade drops a whole letter

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GHUM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst teacher I have ever had. If you have a different opinion than him forget about getting a good grade. He has his own grading scale for each person based on whether he likes you or not. Lots of reading that you have to do to pass and he's a strict paper grader. literally 3/10 would not recommend to my enemy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GHUM200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is participation based and professor Moghtader makes it seem as though any opinion is ok and its key to be honest. His opinions are radical and he is unable to accept when anyone disagrees with him. If you don't share his opinion you are wrong. There is way too much reading for a gen ed and he is way to critical of writing assignments.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRTC436
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am sad to see that most reviews for Moghtader are not for WRTC. If you are a WRTC student taking any of his senior level courses, I would strongly recommend his classes. I took Teaching Writing with him in my junior year and he was an amazing professor. Very passionate, knows what he is talking about, and truly cares about students!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GHUM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

We don't use any textbooks, but we read a LOT. Each class has 80 pages of assigned reading. He uses a lot of really weird/vague metaphors. There are several 3-4 page papers, as well as a 3 part final that is ALL (hand)written. If you skip more than allowed, he drops your letter grade by 1/3 (an A- goes down to a B+) for each unexcused absence.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!! The amount of reading we have to do each class is ridiculous (sometimes 100 pgs +). Makes his opinions clear which can sometimes make the class uncomfortable. Assigns 3-4 page papers with only a week to write it. Sweats a LOT but that's not relevant. He's a nice dude, but each class is painful to get through.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WRTC103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Moghtader's class was long to sit through. He rambles and admits to doing it himself. If you consider yourself a patient and calm person take the class because you'll end up doing fine. If you are not patient like me, DONT TAKE THE CLASS. He will help you if you go to him and ask but you'll have to keep asking for clarification on what he's saying

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is an easy A if you put in the work. Read all of the assigned reading and study it because there is probably a quiz on it. I didn't get a single grade back until the end of the semester so that was frustrating but he's a good guy with an obvious passion for writing. Learn his style and write with it, and you will be golden.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Moghtader is probably one of the best professors I've ever had! He's always at his office hours and willing to help you if you need it. A few quizzes on assigned readings and an easy final exam. If I could take his class again i would

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this class! Professor Moghdater tried to make it really interesting and he has a great sense of humor. Although this was one of the General Education classes required for freshman year, his class was definitely different. There aren't any tests, really at all, and we read articles that were pretty or somewhat interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WRTC103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Moghtader is an interesting man. His class is a bit of work but if you put the effort in he will notice and appreciate that. Things are usually unclear like projects and deadlines but he's extremely willing to help and will always clarify if you ask questions. Not a horrible class, I would take if you don't mind attending every single class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• 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:

Dr. M is an extremely nice guy. He likes to make jokes and he's VERY passionate about his discipline. Lot of readings/busy work but it could be worse. It's not an "easy" A but it's definitely manageable. Just do the readings/work and visit him for help on papers. If you get "stuck" with him, it probably could've been worse.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• 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:

Discussion. A lot of papers, but they are relatively short. No midterm or final, just a longer (8 page) paper at the end of the semester. He really knows his stuff & is a great & enthusiastic teacher. If you do not like writing or are not good at it & are not looking to be pushed, I would not recommend him. You can email him, he'll edit your paper.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GHUM200
• 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:

This class is all extreemly tedious busy work. More readings than you will be able to count, and extreemly high expectations for a gened class. Dont take it, you will be miserable.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• 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 is a very nice teacher and passionate, but in his GWRTC all we wrtie about is the LEARNING TO WRITING, the ART OF WRITING etc., after a while it is very diffcult to write about....writing, I recommend picking another professor with more subject variety it will easier on you in the long run

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WRTC340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, helpful, funny, really passionate about what he is teaching. The only thing I had a problem with is the material. Don't take this class if you aren't interested in teaching.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• 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:

He is really really helpful. More than happy to help you on any paper, great teacher. HARD GRADER. be careful and edit your papers to his revisions and then ask him again. Def. need to work hard in this class but totally worth taking

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GWRTC103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a teacher who knows his stuff and wants you to get the most out of the class. Wants to give you freedom, but grades from unclear instructions. Don't take if you want an easy A. There's a lot of reading, and print your stuff at the library or you'll have to keep buying new ink cartridges. Take this if you really want to gain writing skill

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GCOM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Moghtader all in all is a cool guy. He seems very intrigued with the subject and makes class energetic even if all the kids sitting in it are bored to death. But lets be honest, writing isnt the most exciting thing to learn. His directions are unclear at times but all in all he's a decent and understanding teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GHUM200
• 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:

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! He is so funny but also very passionate about his subject. I learned so much in his class. We read a lot of books, but honestly you just had to get enough out of the book to be able to discuss it in class. He is so helpful and truly wants his students to do well. I would definitely recommend his class to anyone.