Ari Gutman at Auburn University | Rate My Professors (2024)

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  Attendance

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  Online Class

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  Even though it is an online class, there is ALOT of work. We use contrasena, and there is work due pretty much every other day, and it takes a while to get it done. The tests aren't awful, but they aren't easy either. Dr. Gutman is very kind though, he responds pretty quickly to emails, and is always willing to help.

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  : Mandatory

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  : Yes

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  Dr. Gutman is an amazing professor. He is very forgiving and really wants students to learn. Attendance is mandatory, but is important in learning a new language (as you would expect). A lot of the homework and assignments are set by the department for ALL Spanish instructors. He is also very graceful on the oral final exam.

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  Wouldn't recommend a teacher more. He is so funny and makes a small class super close and fun. This class is thru lingro hub, and it is around 100 questions every other day. A lot of hw, but he is a gr8 teacher. The exams are so hard for no reason but u will be fine if u study and do ALL THE LINGROHUB! missing any will drop ur grade. go2 xtra cred

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  Nov 9th, 2023

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  Nov 9th, 2023

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  : Yes

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  : Mandatory

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  : A

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  : N/A

  Class is set up by the Spanish department to have a lot of HW. He's nice but doesn't always teach in a way that is helpful to me. Isn't always clear on what he's asking in class, then answers his own questions, not allowing us to participate, sometimes cutting you off. Kinda sarcastic, which is funny sometimes but other times it comes off as rude.

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  1010

  May 6th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

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  : Yes

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : N/A

  We used contrasena in class, which is VERY annoying. I missed one night of contrasena all semester, and it hurt my grade a lot. I also missed 2 classes, and that hurt my grade as well. He grades VERY harshly on projects and tests, but they are not too difficult. However, he is an awesome teacher/person. Take him if you can, but don't miss class/hw.

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  The other reviewers are too stupid to realize that Gutman has no control over how the class is taught. The entire Spanish department is structured in a dumb way, which is in NO WAY Mr. Gutman's fault as a professor. He is funny and tries to be as helpful as the program allows him to be. I will say, he does grade a bit harsh, but he is overall good.

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  Apr 14th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : D+

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  : N/A

  Mr. Gutman was a very nice man. However, this class was insanely hard for no reason. We used a website called contrasena and there was work to do on there almost every single day. It felt like in class I did not learn one single thing. Very nice, just not quite the best for elementary spanish.

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  Jan 12th, 2022

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  2.0

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  3.0

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  Jan 12th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

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  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  He is a very nice guy, however, the class is a lot more complicated than it needs to be. This is an intro to Span. class, and the tests and his grading DO NOT align with the intro level that students are taking. I spoke conversational spanish prior to taking his class and still struggled to meet his grading criteria. Homework every other night and

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  FLSP1010

  Nov 30th, 2021

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  5.0

  

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  Nov 30th, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Online Class

  : Yes

  He seems like a super nice guy, but DO NOT take this class online. This class has more work than all my other classes combined and I'm a senior. The class is basically taught on a website, not by the prof, and there's so much work. Like things due almost every day, even on breaks. Again he seems like a nice guy but the workload is ridiculous.

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  Nov 23rd, 2021

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  1.0

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  5.0

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  Nov 23rd, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : Not sure yet

  Textbook

  : No

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  Sometimes, Ari Gutman would get an attitude with students who had a hard time understanding. He had a nonchalant attitude at times when you are trying to express how you feel. I know he had a lot going on this semester with his family but he could have been a better teacher. The test are hard and he will not give you points if he suspects cheating.

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• FLSP1010

  Nov 4th, 2021

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

  FLSP1010

  Nov 4th, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Professor Gutman is phenomenal. Auburns Spanish classes have a flipped classroom format meaning there is a lot of homework, but that is the same as every profesor you will have. Professor Gutman is funny, engaging, and cares about his students. He speaks Spanish in class but clarifies in English. TAKE HIM.

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• FLSP1010

  Aug 31st, 2021

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  FLSP1010

  Aug 31st, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : Not sure yet

  Textbook

  : No

  I also read the reviews for Ari Gutman and thought that he would be an exceptional professor, he is not. It is already the third week of school and he is disorganized and does not help students. He speaks in Spanish the entire time,which is challenging, . DO NOT take him, especially if you are beginner, you will be wasting you time.

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• FLSP1010

  May 3rd, 2021

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

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  May 3rd, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  Mr. Gutman is one of the best professors I have ever had! He is so kind and funny and he's a great spanish teacher. He explains everything well and goes over what will be on every test/project so you are well prepared. He also offers a lot of extra credit points at the end of the semester which is great! 11/10 recommend!!

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  FLSP1013

  Apr 25th, 2021

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  

  FLSP1013

  Apr 25th, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : No

  Online Class

  : Yes

  I took the online section of his class so I did not have face to face interaction but he was great at communicating all assignments on canvas, available during office hours/review sessions, and super understanding if anyone needed anything.

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  FLSP1010

  Apr 21st, 2021

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  

  FLSP1010

  Apr 21st, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Absolutely loved him! This is definitely not an easy class and he makes you work for a good grade, but he explains everything very well and is open to answer questions anytime. This class was a "flipped classroom" approach, and he made sure that everyone understood the content that we had to learn outside of class. If you can, TAKE HIM!!!

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• FLSP1010

  Apr 30th, 2019

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

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  Apr 30th, 2019

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : B

  Textbook

  : Yes

  So I looked at reviews on here before I took his class and it was all positive and everyone came out with an A, even with no prior knowledge. Well I don't believe that. I came in with some knowledge and I still made a B. By the final there was no chance of even making an A. All other entry level teachers seem to be better at explaining/teaching.

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• FLSP1010

  Apr 30th, 2019

  Quality

  2.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  FLSP1010

  Apr 30th, 2019

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Textbook

  : Yes

  For an entry level class he is hard. He does not try to help you like the other professor, Mr. Bazo, does. I and multiple people in that class that never passed a quiz or test. When Bazo came and substituted for us I did better on the quiz. The extra credit does nothing to your grade, completely pointless. He talks about Skybar to much, it's weird.

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• FLSP1010

  Oct 22nd, 2018

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

  FLSP1010

  Oct 22nd, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Great teacher, funny. Make sure you go to class. Gives some pop quizzes and will tell you the class before sometimes. Must have the text book. Do my spanish lab (heavily graded in final grade)!! Exams are hard, have to study.

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• FLSP1010

  Jul 26th, 2018

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  2.0

  FLSP1010

  Jul 26th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  This class was not very difficult and the way he sets the grading is in favor with the student. However, he seemed to have a very nonchalant teaching method that came off as not caring during class. He was still a good teacher to have and you have any problems he is willing to help resolve it.

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• FLSP1010

  May 14th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  FLSP1010

  May 14th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Mr. Gutman is a great teacher. He always emails back very fast and he wants all of his students to pass. He is very clear out of what he wants from his students so if you follow his guidelines, you'll pass.

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