Jeff Adams - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Professor: Jeff Adams

Department: Languages

College: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MST225
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay, so if you aren't one who likes to write analyses, do not take this class. I learned the hard way, but still got an A. 8 discussions where you have to write 600+ words for each, based on the movie. He will give you 3 topics to choose from. The movies are early 1900s and if you don't have access to streaming or free movies, you will not pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MST321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was one of the worst classes I've ever taken. This was topic in films coen bros, and we never talked about anything other than the film's genre. The quizzes were trivia questions, one of the questions was actually "what is this character's favorite band" The analysis in this class would feel shallow to a 9th grader. This is a joke of a class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MST225
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's ok. Film appreciation online, so it's all "watch this movie and write 600 words on this little aspect of it." You won't need to textbook. Follow directions and you'll be fine. Discussion post count for a good percentage of the grade, quizzes are fairly easy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MST528
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I didn't really know what to expect with the class but it was basically Film App: Horror. Most of the movies are older, unknown, and boring. You also have to watch the movies out of class. For class he literally talks for three hours straight with no breaks. It's an endurance test. Adams himself wasn't as awful as some others in the department.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MST321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Saw this class and thought "Hey that seems fun" and it wasn't. Worst class I've ever taken, 3 hours long, doesn't even give a break or leave room for discussion. You watch all the movies on your own time and a 10-page paper for the final requiring sources that weren't available at the library because he checked all them out for his own use.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MST225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

getting the textbook for this class is a waste, you only use it for the first few weeks for the quizzes and even then the information can be found online. adams had an assistant do half the grading for the class. most of the movies aren't bad but there are few silent films. you have 600 word responses to write for discussion questions on each film.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GER101
• 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:

This professor told us that his teaching a beginning-level class was a "Waste of departmental resources." He was one of the most uninspiring educators I've encountered. He's knowledgeable, but unapproachable and arrogant. I would taking classes with this professor, especially for 100 and 200-level classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GER217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Stellar

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MST225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not clear on what he expects from students. Extraordinarily rude to anyone with questions. Extremely, extremely arrogant. I took this class expecting an easy arts credit and should have dropped but I figured I would try to stick it out. Could have gone the entire semester without the book, never used it. I definitely don't recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MST225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is very long! The movies are boring and the lectures are even more so! His voice puts you to sleep, that's why I sit in the back. Also his lectures make no sense and WILL make you hate movies. He's grad students lead the discussions groups and they're more helpful than he is. Plus the textbook is expensive.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MST225
• 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:

Professor doesnt make himself clear. Grading is nonsensical. Dont think you're taking an easy film class either this one was really hard, avoid if possible

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BCN225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Avoid at ALL costs. Pretentious, extremely rude, and booooooring. Also picks the worst films for class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BCN225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dont recommed taking this class unless you really enjoy movie watching. I was too long of a class and was too boring for me so I dropped it. I guess if you really really really like movies, then you would enjoy it but it was not that great of a class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GER102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows the language and etymology well and a lot about Germanic cultures, but it is difficult to do well in the course without any prior experience. Practically no homework and it is never taken up. He spends most of the class working through the exercises in the textbook. I do not recommend him. But he's not the worst either.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GER101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Too bad this professor doesn't respect his students. He will give you an A, if you work hard enough and turn in quality. He's the most arrogant professor EVER: "Having me teach this entry level class is a true waste of this university's resources." That was on the first day of class. Like I dumbass I stayed enrolled.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GER101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very condescending and hard to get along with. he's not clear on class requirements and changes his mind a lot. very heavy on the grammar, and not so much pronunciation. not a good idea for your first semester of german. not willing to help you out, either. all in all, not that great of a teacher for beginners. he's ideal if you've had the language

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GERMAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the worst profs I have ever had. He is extremely condescending, even if you're right. Everyone is afraid to ask questions, and he refuses to meet with his students outside of class. Avoid him if at all possible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GER217LIT
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This instructor is not a professor for those just looking for a GLT credit, or a grade without much effort. Certainly grades critically, but judiciously. Too many professors are highly lenient, Dr. Adams is not one of them. Don't expect to get a good grade if you don't show up or take notes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FILMNOIR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, he's a tough prof. But get around that and try to develop your writing skills and film knowledge, and you'll learn to appreciate him. When I got an 'A' in his class, I felt like I deserved it. That's a good feeling, y'know?

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments