Gordon McNeer - University of North Georgia - Dahlonega

Professor: Gordon McNeer

Department: TBD

College: University of North Georgia - Dahlonega

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had McNeer my freshman spring semester (spring 2019), and let me tell you, it was... interesting. He'd come up to you and ask you a question, and wouldn't leave you until you answered. Other times, he'd go over a topic, tell you to discuss amongst yourselves, and then immediately move on not two minutes later. Wasn't a big fan but eh.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1002
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McNeer is okay, he was very nice and relatable but his class was very very hard. There was also an excessive amount of homework but any class that uses TopHat will be like that. There was no Oral Exam that I recall.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor dont get me wrong, but hes not clear at all with his assignments/tests. For the final I wasnt sure of what to study. I dont think I passed. He also is the type that speaks spanish when you need things said in English. I would not recommend having him unless you took spanish all 4 years of HS or already speak it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was extremely hard for a level one Spanish course. The tests are not reflective of the material studied in class and he oftentimes put lessons that we have not reached yet on the test. When asked about this, he was very rude and showed no sympathy. DO NOT take him for Spanish.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor; the only negative is that he speaks in Spanish the ENTIRE time. However he makes the class easy and if you study a little it's not bad. I made A's on all his tests and I'm not good at Spanish.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McNeer is a good choice for your first Spanish class IF you already know a decent amount of Spanish. He rarely speaks English in class and calls on the same students multiple times over. This class heightened my anxiety about being called on in class, but was overall okay since I already speak Spanish at an intermediate level.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he seems to be a great and smart guy, Mcneer is not a very good professor. DO NOT take him if you dont have a background in spanish! He rarely speaks English in class, and uses interrogation as his teaching method. You will be asked multiple questions every lecture. Not good for beginners at all, but he is decent if you do know spanish.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN2001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Though he seems like a good guy, his teaching is sporadic and the tests do not reflect what is learned in class. Everything I learned for the tests I learned on my own using the textbook. Don't take him if you are anxious when put on the spot, because he will call on you all the time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He expects you to have had some spanish before... I would have not done so well if I had not taken Spanish in high school. He moves really fast so be sure that you are taking time outside of class to review. Tests are pretty difficult, but the lab grades and other grades kinda cushion it. A lot of online homework, but most is on quizlet- copy&paste

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mcneer was a very fun guy to have Spanish 1 with. He's also a good teacher, if you've had a minute amount of spanish background. For his whole class it's important not to procrastinate, because the deadlines for homework and labs are close to each other. The only negative side is the culture questions which are a relatively large part of his tests

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. McNeer is a super great guy and made class fun. I had him at 8am and it was kind of a lot because he is all up in your face because he values participation from everyone. His tests, compositions, and online assignments are super easy as long as you do them on time. Would definitely take his class again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

McNeer is definitely passionate and has a great sense of humor, but his teaching capabilities were not the best. His tests were quite challenging, and this was a drastic change from 1001. I would't recommend taking this class if you aren't serious about Spanish or if you are just looking for an elective course. He does call you out to participate.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Is very into Spanish, but not very well at teaching it. He assumes you know much more than you actually do and will treat you as such. He is a very in your face teacher and picks on many students quite often. I would not have taken if I would've known...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take McNeer's class! He is the funniest professor I've ever had and cares more than anyone. I had him for SPAN1001 and paid $50 to sign up late for SPAN 1002 just to take his class. There's always a part of the test that you have to memorize trivial facts from the culture section, but I never made less than an 87 on a test. Great guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN3050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. McNeer is a great professor! Can't recommend him enough. He didn't have deadlines, so just don't get behind. Tests were reasonable but the final was tough (makes you work for an A.) His lectures were very interesting and fun. You will be called upon to participate.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• 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 McNeer is very passionate about Spanish. He cares for his students and wants them to improve. However, if you do not like participating you will not enjoy his class, he kind of forces you to participate. His exams are easy if you study and there is a lot of online homework.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher overall, makes the class interesting but can be a little forward with what he expects you to know as far as answering his questions in class but I thought the course was fairly easy and that he did a good job teaching it but a good bit of homework, if you talk to him he does answer any questions and really wants his students to improve

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am not good at Spanish to begin with. It didn't help that Dr. McNeer taught the class thinking that everyone in there wanted to major in Spanish. He would ask you a question and if you couldn't answer within 3 seconds he moved on to someone else. He assigns tons of work and makes the class miserable.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was timid because of the reviews, however I hate Spanish and am not the best at it, and was surprised how how successful I was in the course. He is an easy grader, and passed every assignment I had. It can be intimidating because he calls on you in class, however there is no pressure if you do not know the answer. Glad I took this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McNeer was great! I haven't taken Spanish in years and it was a great beginner course. McNeer was helpful and kind. He makes class fun with participation (which usually I hate) but it made class exciting and I learned a lot that way. The book is expensive. If you skip a few classes its okay. Not easy A because hard grader but so possible.