http://www.CourseReviews.com CourseReviews.com - California University of Pennsylvania en-us Copyright 1997-2009 CourseReviews.com Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:30 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss dylan.feed@coursereviews.com (CourseReviews.com) dylan.webmaster@dylangreene.com (Dylan Greene) hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review37228/What-a-wasteThis guy thinks he is funny! Way too many life stories that are boring and frankly--hard to believe. Not being a native--his accent is hard to understand and his handwriting is juvenile. His phillosophy is Communism and preaches it daily. I wouldn't advise taking this guy if he were the last professor on campus. Do yourself a favor and look at all the other tallented professors whom can add to your education experience. also--don't get too close to this guy in a conversation--has terrible bad breath!noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review37228/What-a-waste#comments2003-10-29T07:11:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review37228/What-a-wastehttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review22341/In-a-class-of-his-ownSam has a truly unique gift for motivating students. His genuine love of his profession and the respect he displays for others places him in a status far above the rest. It's a shame that his humility will probably never allow him to read any of these reviews.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review22341/In-a-class-of-his-own#comments2003-01-09T11:07:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review22341/In-a-class-of-his-ownhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15627/Dont-Pass-This-One-UpShe is one of the most easy going professors i have ever had. Very Personable! Tests are taken right from your study guide handouts. No homework. Class lasts 10-12 minutes on a regular basis. She is very easy going, and this class is good for an A.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15627/Dont-Pass-This-One-Up#comments2002-04-16T20:45:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15627/Dont-Pass-This-One-Uphttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15626/Good-Class-To-TakeThis class is a good class to take to fill your Fine Arts slot on your distribution sheet. This class consisted of alot of hands on projects such as collages and critiques. The tests seemed to be harder only because it was straight memory exams. He gave us handouts every week with anywhere from 4-20 terms on them. If you could momorize these sheets inside and out you got an A on the test easily. Greg is a good guy, very easy to talk to, and willing to help you if you are lost on what to do. He loves his job, or it appears he does. I would suggest this course for ALL students because you don't have to have a lick of art skills to obtain a good grade in this class.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15626/Good-Class-To-Take#comments2002-04-16T20:40:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15626/Good-Class-To-Takehttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15525/Great-PersonJust a good person at heart... She is my advisor and I love her to death, she is one of the best people I have met and have made my college experience thus-far one well worth while... Her class was fun, very relaxed...very little book work...and just one I looked forward to going to... Tests are easy, little outside of class work, and makes you a very independent worker, and is good at making you work in groups... Great Course With A Great Person, Who Happens To Be A Great Professor Too!noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15525/Great-Person#comments2002-04-11T00:39:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15525/Great-Personhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15524/Drop-Him-and-QUICKDrop this course at all risks...espcially if you land the 6-9 night class... He is a Dr with a chip on his shoulder, tons of smarts and too many stories about his life and times in college...and with all his stories...its hard to believe any of them... His lectures go WAY off topic, his work load is that of a graduate level course, not a fresman level continuation of ENG101... He is known all over the campus as being a hard-ass...and he is...if you are able to receive a high grade in his class, i would like to shake your hand... In short, he is a professor who never got far in life, probably had the potential but screwed up somewhere...so he takes it out on his students... RUN!!!noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15524/Drop-Him-and-QUICK#comments2002-04-11T00:33:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15524/Drop-Him-and-QUICKhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15522/Overall-Top-Notch-ProfessorPerspectives was alot of work, but in the end it pays off... I also currently have Com481 (Communication Research Techniques) with Dr. McGukin, and while the workload is heavy at times, the amount of knowledge I am getting from this course, and also from Perspectives (Com100) is greater then in any other course here at Cal... People complain about the work load, but I think it is because they are looking for a free ride...we are in college arent we? He is willing to help you as much as you need it, and wil frankly sit down and hold your hand all the way through the process in which you need help...what more do you want from him? I would recommend taking Dr. McGukin to anyone here or who is coming here to California, be ready to do some work, but all you need to do is ask for alittle help and you will be fine...noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15522/Overall-Top-Notch-Professor#comments2002-04-11T00:21:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15522/Overall-Top-Notch-Professorhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15520/An-Outstanding-ProfessorI had Dr. McGukin for COM 100 my first semester at California and went out of my way to have him become my official advisor after knowing him for only about 10 weeks. This semester I'm currently taking Communication Law & Policy and Communication Research Techniques, both instructed by Dr. McGukin. The workload is heavy compared to most professors that I've had, but this is one professor who not only will go out of his or her way to help you, but you will walk away from him with a lot more knowledge than when you first walked in. You just can't be afraid of a little work! I'd recommend him as a professor to anyone.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15520/An-Outstanding-Professor#comments2002-04-11T00:03:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review15520/An-Outstanding-Professorhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8624/An-incredibly-nice-professor-who-takes-the-laid-back-approachThe coolest teacher I've ever had. Starts class late, ends early. Average class length: 20-30 minutes. But somehow, he gets everything accomplished. Lecture-based class, but Cassoveia is an awesome speaker. Think of him as a hipster Santa Claus. One of the nicest profs at the school. He is legendary. Do whatever it takes to get in his classes.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8624/An-incredibly-nice-professor-who-takes-the-laid-back-approach#comments2000-12-05T03:43:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8624/An-incredibly-nice-professor-who-takes-the-laid-back-approachhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8623/Good-Anthro-professor-Take-him-if-hes-availableThere's not much to say -- show up, participate a little, and complete the homework (mostly little article reviews) and you're in the clear. Solid tests (scantron), doesn't ask trick questions. Nass realizes that not everyone likes Anthro, so he keeps it simple. Plus, you'll watch plenty of videos. Still, you'll have problems if you don't pay attention and if you don't go. Give it some attention and you'll do just fine. Definitely recommended. noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8623/Good-Anthro-professor-Take-him-if-hes-available#comments2000-12-05T03:37:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8623/Good-Anthro-professor-Take-him-if-hes-availablehttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8622/Good-solid-teacher-Take-her-youll-like-herIf you've got the chance, take Milford. She's very nice, very funny, and doesn't push the class hard. Warning: she MAY "freak out" if students regularly sneak out of class early. Nothing to get worried about, she's usually very laid-back. Plus, you'll only give a speech or two in the entire semester. I've yet to even take a test in the class. She is a bit demanding of your speech performance, but the class is so easy overall that you won't mind. Since Oral Comm is a Gen. Ed. class, take someone good. You won't regret Milford.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8622/Good-solid-teacher-Take-her-youll-like-her#comments2000-12-05T03:33:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8622/Good-solid-teacher-Take-her-youll-like-herhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8621/Avoid-avoid-avoid-Sadly-you-will-likely-be-stuck-with-himWell, at least he's a nice guy. The problem with McGukin is that he's a hard-core workaholic. This is well-known across campus -- almost everyone knows. Hard work is one thing, but busy work is another. If you take this class, expect to pull plenty of all-nighters. McGukin's assignments are always inane: before the mid-term, you must hand in a massive portfolio that details 27 Comm Theories/Theorists. You also must retype all class notes (in full!) with daily Journal Entries, Weekly Journal Entries, and "Unit" (?) Journal Entries. Obviously, this is an insane amount of work (to be completed in less than one month... not easy, so start early!). My portfolio was well over 80 pages (eighty), and I only got a B. He described my Portfolio as "A-quality work," but docked me a letter grade because I forgot to include a few Weekly Journal Entries (which are rehashes of the Daily Journals). After the mid-term, you'll split into groups to work on a big group presentation. This is just as hard as the Portfolio, because McGukin demands audio/visual excellence and won't settle for "a series of speeches." This is the hardest class I've ever taken, and I'm no dummy -- I can't believe I'm getting a B. It's currently 3:24 AM. I am working on the Group Presenation, which I give Wednsday. I hate this class.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8621/Avoid-avoid-avoid-Sadly-you-will-likely-be-stuck-with-him#comments2000-12-05T03:27:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review8621/Avoid-avoid-avoid-Sadly-you-will-likely-be-stuck-with-himhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review7236/Cool-profGreat Prof.....Exams are all objective. All education majors will have to take Ed. Psych...I recommend taking Scott.... he's really cool!noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review7236/Cool-prof#comments2000-06-27T18:51:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review7236/Cool-profhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review7019/An-incredible-professorSam is a very personable professor. He relates personal experiences in his lectures and if you are in need of his help, he is there for you.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review7019/An-incredible-professor#comments2000-06-14T02:11:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review7019/An-incredible-professorhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review6283/Nice-guyI hate Philosophy, and this class solified that belief. Dr. Hoy has an acute interest in the subject, so he enjoyed his own lectures! His lectures tend to be long and rambling, but there are times when he makes some pretty profound statements. I wouldn't say avoid him, but if you take Dr. Hoy, make sure you can sit through lectures.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review6283/Nice-guy#comments2000-05-11T02:28:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review6283/Nice-guyhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review5975/NooooooooooAny Comm major must take this class, and what a waste it was with Schneider. Has a fetish with paperwork, which is quite amusing for a class that is solely based on talk and discussion. Word has it that her job is being phased out after this year.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review5975/Noooooooooo#comments2000-05-09T11:17:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review5975/Noooooooooohttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review4768/Shes-easyEasy homework, easy exams.... A little out there personality wise but other than that OK. Fair on grading english papers but very argumentative.noemail@coursereviews.com (Anonymous Student)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review4768/Shes-easy#comments2000-03-27T23:24:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review4768/Shes-easyhttp://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review4763/GREAT-WOMANVery nice, understanding, sweet teacher! Take her and you'll be happy! She was very easy, and a great mentor.noemail@coursereviews.com (MattinPA)http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review4763/GREAT-WOMAN#comments2000-03-27T23:02:00-05:00http://www.CourseReviews.com/u1922/review4763/GREAT-WOMAN