Ton Broos - University of Michigan

Professor: Ton Broos

Department: TBD

College: University of Michigan

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The language requirement is awful and if you are starting from 101 as I did I feel for you. However, Dutch is the least painless route to take. Ton is a good guy and interesting to talk to. In comparison to other language classes the work load is manageable. Your grade is at his discretion because there is no set weight on tests/homework/etc...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH160
• 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 easy class, but actually learned quite a bit too. Professor Broos is a great prof.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH492
• 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:

This was my favorite class at U of M. It's one of the only classes that I've ever had where everyone knew each other's names. The class was super relaxed. We had really good discussions every day and the grading is pretty easy if you put in the work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH492
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Ton is the best. He is one of the nicest professors at U of M. Very understanding guy and will help you out. He wants students to get good grades while learning and being engaged. I wish there were more professors like him at this school.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH232
• 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:

One of the friendliest teachers I've ever had. Really nice guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don't listen to all the stupid freshman who recently gave low scores. Look at all the scores. This is the easiest A of all time. If you do all the busy work and study the vocab for the tests, you'll ace the class. Broos is really friendly and laid back. Best way to knock out the language requirement.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very friendly instructor, developed personal relationship with all students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH111
• 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:

Very unclear about his expectations. Arbitrageur grading.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH160
• 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:

Bad teacher, bad class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH160
• 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:

Not a very good teacher by any means.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH160
• 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:

His assignments are boring and repetitive. I can't say I've learned anything in his class so far, and he is very unclear about what he wants. I took his first year seminar for fun. It was a very bad choice.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH111
• 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

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Broos is awesome. He's really laid back and likes to talk a lot about culture. He's very willing to help if you ask for it. He gives quite a bit of work, but he grades easy (he really just wants students to practice). If you attend class and do all your assignments this is a fun and easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DUTCHDUTC
• 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:

Never took a day of Dutch in my life before coming to Michigan...I've been out of school for three years...He's the only one I'll truly say I had a great relationship with.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very nice, assignments are not very difficult

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's relatively adorable, and class is an all around good time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First, you'll probably regret taking dutch after two years, but your stuck now so you might as well deal with it. Dutch starts really easy first year and then second year is horrible. After two years i can't hold a decent conversation,and i got A's every semester. Despite this, i still have a special place in my heart for Ton. Be nice to him:)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH111231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He assigns far too much work in the second year. Ugh.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DUTCH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class to take if you don't want to deal with Spanish or French. If you don't care that you are learning a language you will never use, it's a fun and easy way to get out of your language requirement and eat some Dutch food on a weekly basis