Ed Kimbrell - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Professor: Ed Kimbrell

Department: Communication

College: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He may have been a great professor back in the day, but that time has passed. His lectures are opinion based, and so are the tests, which by the way are almost nonsensical. Dont worry about failing though, everyone does so he just curves the tests. This class is a joke. if he taught more classes in my major i would pick a new one. the worst.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RIM1020002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy with a different type of humor. He does not like phones in his class. He WILL yell at you if you're on it. We watched a lot of different movies that were interesting. He is very smart and knows what he is talking about. He claimed to have taken roll but maybe took it 3 times. I missed class a couple of times and did well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANMEDIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Confusing lectures. He is never really clear on anything, he's a great and funny guy. He's just a random and hard to follow teacher. If you take this class, read the book. Also write down really important things he says.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3650
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kimbrell is a brilliant man and very well educated. He goes off on funny tangents about the political system which makes the class interesting and he a genuinely good guy. If you attend class, he will work with you if you have to miss or need help. Phones are a big no though. His tests/papers are extremely hard and confusing though. Be careful!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RIM3000
• 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:

Dr. Kimbrell was extremely hard to follow during lectures. Then, we seemed to be tested on mostly his opinions on America and sometimes actual media. It was mostly just a big "WHAT?" all semester.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EMC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr Kimbrell is annoying and horrible. He mumbles and has so ma.ny side notes that you don't know whether or not it's apart of the lecture or not. He lectures for the entire class and half to none of it makes sense

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3650
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome professor and is willing to work with students as long as they are willing to ask. I learned so much more than I expected. I would MOST definitely take another one of his classes, if I could.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RIM3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kimbrell is one of the best professors I've ever had.I honestly was brought to tears the first and last day of class, by his passion for education and intellectual freedom. In a class of 150+ that's impressive. However, I'm a softy so... Not a super easy professor, but open your mind and you'll do fine!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EMC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the worst. I agree with him politically, and initially found his sarcasm refreshing. A few weeks in I began to notice that a lot of his mumbling was incomprehensible and his side comments are so often you can't tell if it's part of what he's saying. He isn't funny, and is even a bit demeaning to students. He was very hard to follow.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JOUR1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have him for American Media. He's extremely hilarious, and very opinionated, but you learn to appreciate it from him. He's also extremely smart so his lectures can be a little difficult to follow if you're easily distracted, but overall his class is definitely an experience! Very good teacher!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EMC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's true that it's very hard to study for Kimbrell's test. However he grades with a very generous curve,so if you study even a little you will most likely pass. He lectures a lot about his views however he is a very interesting man and has a great sense of humor!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JOUR1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for American Media and for Free Expression. He takes attendance. His classes are only hard if you don't show up and pay attention. The tests are based on class notes(pro tip: take notes on movies shown too) and the book. He is politically liberal & unapologetic. He has a good sense of humor. You'll learn a lot in his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EMC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took his class Freshman year and failed! He has no structure. He just talks and makes you pick out whats important. I took Pondillo the next year and Passed!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3650
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was the worst. I rarely dislike a class so much that I dread going. Kimbrell talks down to students like they don't care and just rambles on and on about everything that he thinks is wrong with America. He tries to be funny but fails horribly at doing so.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JOUR1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting, and infuriating. This guy always has a story to tell, but 90% of what he teaches is his opinion. EXTREMELY liberal, and mocks other beliefs. On the plus side, there is a huge grading curve, so the tests aren't too difficult.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JOUR1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Going to class was a real pleasure. Tests are very difficult but there is usually a generous curve. If you want to know the history of media then this man can tell you about it. Brilliant speaker! I learned a lot in this class, but had to work hard for my A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JOURN1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful teacher and man. His tests are extremely hard, but he grades them very generously. He is a great speaker, very funny, and extremely knowledgeable about his field. If you're looking for an easy grade, do not take him. If you are actually looking to learn, then I highly recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RIM3010
• 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:

This class is a piece of cake if you just attend every session and take good notes. His tests aren't difficult like some people say - they must just not study enough! Also, he's one heck of an entertaining guy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3650
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he is talking about but doesn't teach well. His tests are IMPOSSIBLE! You have to know the information backward and forward in order to pass. It's ridiculous. He doesn't offer much opinion of others, only talks about his own opinion.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3650
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has an incredible view and understanding of history. I learned things in his class that made me ashamed to be an American in some ways.