The best professor I had ever had. Dedicated to his students, nice, clear. Her class requires lots of work, but it is worth it. I recomend her to anyone who really wants to get a good idea of what psychology is about. Dedicates lots of time to solve student's questions. THE BEST!!!

She’s a great professor. Very dedicated to her students, she answers all questions quickly & clear. Her class requires a lot of work, but it is worth it. She knows the material like the back of her hand. Dedicates a lot of time outside of class helping students with their problems.

During the first class the professor stated that she would work as hard as you and she did. Every week I emailed her questions and I got a quick answer the following day. Her class was very creative and she was very professional.

Prof. Tatter is a challenging Professor which many interpret perhaps as difficult professor. She is one of the most available and resourful professor in the department of psychology. She finds time for any students who seeks help from her. Prof. Tatter is exceptional.

I understand some people may be angry about the demands of the coursework in Dr. Tartter's "Perception" class. I too was angry at times. The question that came up for me, and I hope others will take a moment to think about it: “What was I really angry about?” As a teacher, Dr. Tartter goes beyond

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An exceptional teacher with vast knowledge and ability to keep you attentive and informed. Very approachable, and you would get immediate feedback from her via email. She respects your class interventions , encouraging you to take risks in your research and presentations. I highly recommend her: A+

Tartter is definitely one the most dedicated teachers I have ever had. She asks you to work hard, but she works even harder, in giving individual attention and facilitating a depth of learning that is rare to find. She really and actually cares about the students, who remain at the center of her efforts as a professor. Highest rating, A+.

Challenging, thought provoking,stimulating, and ethusiastic,Prof.Tartter is not only gifted as a teacher, she knows her stuff.Unless you are an underachiever,you have no reason not to succeed in her course(s).With unlimited help and guidance, she allows any willing student to "master" her areas of expertise. Have taken 2 classes with her. Great!

Dr. Tartter is one of the most talented teachers I've known. She helped me see the connections between psycholinguistics and other mainstream scholarly fields, such as literature, philosophy, linguistics, current events. She helped me generate ideas and to really see what is wrong with nativism. My friend from MIT was right about her!

A dedicated professor -- attentive and willing to communicate with students. An expert on psychology of language, but knowledgeable in other areas as well. Her often-complained-about demanding exams are also a directed learning experience. Lectures can be a bit disorganized, but Tartter's other excellent qualities more than compensate.

Just do the work and you'll get along fine. You won't walk away from this class a more learned person, but that's fine unless your a psych major.

This is an excellent class, and very useful. Just be prepared to work hard! A must for those wanting to persue psychology

If you pay attention to what she is saying, ask frequent questions about what she leaves unclear, and simply do the reading/work its a great class. Classmates have made complaints about her, but there were only a few people who actually made an effort in this class, and she was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and understanding if you actually try.

I had her for Independent Study - Psych of Language. Although the content was very interesting, it was difficult to get through but she provided a lot of fast feedback which helped understand the material much better. She is very helpful but you have to make the initiative and show you are hard working.

A very difficult class and the material is hard to understand. It's a class where you have to read the material over a few times to completely understand it but you also have to take advantage of her emailing policy. If you take the initiative to do the work and email her asking for feedback, she will reply in about ONE day and help you out.

Prof. Tartter cares deeply about education. And believes everyone should, not least students themselves. She encourages students to ask questions, to think, and to appreciate more richly the worlds in which they live--even if, yes, this means they must also work! It is a fair bargain, however, as she makes herself as if heroically and sacrificially

Always on time, consistent and prepared prof. Tartter knows how to keep a student interested because she "owns" what she teaches.

She is really difficult, there's no denying that. She demands a lot from her student, but she definitely gives as much (or more) in return. Work really hard, email her with questions and/or rough drafts, and incorporate her feedback into your work. You will learn a great deal, and most likely get a good grade if you do all of the above.

I find Prof. Tatter very nice, shes blunt, funny and shes knows her stuff.Make sure you prepare yourself before class (already reading the articles, books) you are good. Always participate in her class and reply to her emails. Her 15 page research paper was a killer its worth 30% she expects alot from you. I had her for Psy 420 advance class

Although she's hard-nosed, she is a compassionate, good, person. She demands a lot, but I think professors should. The people who have complained about her on this website are obviously just unable or unwilling to do the work. If you enjoy cognition, psycholingustics, etc take a class with her... you may learn something.

I've had her for a few classes. Amazing professor...she knows her stuff and is a nice person. She is very understanding and helpful as long as you are someone who works hard. Although she demands a lot, she is always willing to read drafts of papers and essays-- there is no excuse for failure in her classes.

Dr. Tartter is the best professor I have had a City College. I've had 4 excellent profs in the masters program, but I can say with conviction that Dr. Tartter is THE best. Her teaching methods are effective - if you give yourself over to them you will learn so much more than you expected. She is generous, zany, and committed to your success.

Taking Dr. Tartter's class is like going to college for the first time. It's at times terrifying and stressful, but when it's over you realize how much you grew and how you loved it. She'll challenge you but she'll guide you. She puts in incredible effort to see you do well if you try. Take her class if you're serious about your academic strength.

If you want an education in psychology, and if you appreciate clear an concise guidelines and deadlines, take this course. Be warned: Dr. Tartter will be critical of your work. If you follow her advice and take in what she has to divulge, you will be better for it. She loves teaching, and it shows.

This course was my most challenging and rewarding to date. You WILL learn how to be a better writer, researcher and reader IF you commit to the heavy work load. Feedback is critical and CONSTANT but highly constructive. You'll be guided every step. The professor wants you to succeed and is quirky, energetic and brilliant in her field. A must take.

Dont take this class if youre looking for an easy A. Dr. Tartter is one of the toughest professors I have ever had.. in the BEST way! She will make you a better writer if it kills you. Yes, shes a tough cookie, but she makes the material engaging and fun. Would take another class with her again!

She is the ultimate example of what happens when students are used to get babied by professors. If you're a lazy one you'll hate her, if you're a go getter and work hard you would love her. She's the best professor I've ever had, she's straight and to the point, and she will provide ABUNDANT help via email and office hours if you're stuck.

Dr. Tartter is probably the smartest professor in the department, and if you seek education in Psychology,why do not learn from the best. Although material is difficult to learn, it is very rewarding to get it after a hard work. Her willingness to help is unbelievable and constructive criticism in her feedback highly helps you to improve your work.

Dr. Tartter will make you work hard but she will be there for you every step of the way. She might intimidate you but she wants her students to succeed not only in her classes but in real world. Her courses are challenging but once you are done, you will feel accomplished. She is a great professor who will criticize you only to make you better.

Dr. Tartter is one of the best professors I've had at CCNY - if not the best! She will provide you with TONS of feedback, so be ready to read it carefully and act accordingly. Don't be afraid to ask her questions --being shy or not communicating with her will hurt you in the long run . You will become a better writer and a better researcher!

Dr. Tartter is one of the best professors I have ever had! She's not only a wonderful teacher, but an amazing adviser and mentor. Her lessons are challenging and thought-provoking and her feedback is generous and reflective. If you work hard, you will be successful. If you're lazy and used to being mediocre, you will fail.

Dr. Tartter is the best professor I've had. Her lectures are interesting, informative, and well-crafted; the assignments are difficult but rewarding. She cares deeply about her students' success--she expects a lot, and is generous with her time and knowledge in helping you master the material. You'll learn a lot from this brilliant psychologist.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! You often hear that her classes are hard and stressful. IT IS ALL WORTH IT! I have learned the most from her than anyone else especially at City College. She truly helped me see what psychology really is about and applying it in the real world. Do your assignments ON TIME, put in your work. The more effort, better the grade.

I took Cognition in Undergrad at another college and it was terrible. Taking her cognition class was a lot of work in studying, and writing an experimental paper in cognition BUT I learned ALOT in this course. Cognition was not even my thing until I took her class and loved it. She helped me the light in my writing and psychological aspects. :)

I took Sensation and Perception with Professor Tartter and I loved every minute of it. You have to work to do well in her course but she is available for help throughout it all. One of the most challenging courses I have taken at CCNY. She will prepare you for graduate school. Do not take if your looking for an easy A. This lady rocks!!

Work hard, meet with her as often as possible, and talk about your work in class and it will not be as bad i promise. She values hard work and those who follow her directions. She likes to talk to her students about her life which makes everything even more interesting. Dont be sensitive towards her remarks.

She's as tough as it gets, but she truly cares. If you can't keep up with her, you're simply not fit for a graduate program. When I think of her, I think of the term tough love: she made me a better student and almost killed me in the process. If you're over sensitive, find another professor to babysit you. She doesn't play that.

Prof. Tartter is the best professor I've ever had. She makes you work hard, but she's always available to help via email, and will work with you through every step of your papers. She clearly cares a lot about her students and wants them to do well; you just have to put in the work, and show that you care too!

Dr. Tartter's is an extremely intelligent professor with a talent for arguing. If you are not ready to take your academic career seriously and unwilling to accept constructive criticism, then she is not the professor for you. However, if you are up for the challenge & willing to develop your skills in preparation for a PhD - she's your best bet.

Dr Tartter is awesome. I got what I felt was an easy A, but the majority of the class did not do as well. In order to succeed in her class, you more or less have to be able to converse with her on her level. That means you will be reading literally non-stop - often more than she assigns so as to understand background.