Jim Papageorge - Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Professor: Jim Papageorge

Department: Media Arts

College: Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MCOM111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took his class to clear my humanities portion of my general ed. It was a fun class, we watched movies and make a review about it. There are 3 tests which are based on the book. Our final was a 4+ page paper of your favorite movie. Easy A. He also gives info on whats going to be on the test.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MCOM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great Professor. Very hilarious and has amazing lectures. Graded by very few things, 3 quizzes and 2 papers. Satisfied a GE requirement and was very enjoyable

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MCOM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor, one of the greatest I took. Very hilarious and has amazing lectures. Graded by very few things, 3 quizzes and 2 papers. Satisfied a GE requirement and was very enjoyable

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MCOM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you're taking this class simply for general ed he's a good choice. You might learn a bit and will easily get a A, but if you, like me, want to pursue Journalism or any related field then I would suggest another professor. I did not learn anything from his class which is a shame. He is a cool dude but this class wouldn't be well suited for all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I went from 3 different majors in Grossmont College. I had no idea what I wanted to do until I had entered Professor Papageorges class for this second semester. He is so inspirational to me and whats a curse word here and there? Im sure you hear it all the time anyways. Hes very clear on what he wants for his assignments, he is amazing!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MC110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Had him for a night class once a week, and it was super easy. He ranted on about what would be on the tests, so that called for an easy A. Does like to jump topic to topic. To better understand the subject at hand, some of our nights consisted of watching a movie, listening to music or watching a couple of t.v episodes. was fun and very laid back!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MCOMM111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He talks and talks and talks about random topics, even during movies and quizzes. It's an easy A and he's at least entertaining, but it can be frustrating if you actually want to learn something about the subject. Short papers for each movie (all due on the last day of class), 3 quizzes, and a 4-6 page final paper on a film of your choice.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MCOM111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His sense of humor is completely uncensored, so beware if you are easily offended. If you can handle that, he's a fantastic teacher. This class is an easy A if you have common sense and can handle writing a one-page paper each week. He says you NEED the book, but you really don't. You'll laugh, you'll cry; this class will probably change your life.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MC111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Outstanding class. Not only does he make the subject matter interesting, he is also a genuinely good person. This is the first class in my life I have ever stayed after just to get to talk to the professor. It's only an A if you get the book, come to class and do the assignments. The quizzes are from the text- so get the book. All time fav.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MCOM111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy and BORING. He just talks and talks and talks, then puts on a boring film. I literally went to two classes all semester. I did all the work, and still received a B. I wouldn't recommend this class, but it's an easy A/B to help the GPA.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Read the book and write your reviews after every movie and you'll get the grade you want! Funny and awesome professor, you have three quizzes and one final research paper on your favorite movie of all time not hard, it's the funnest class you'll take in college trust me and with the best teacher

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MC111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Get ready for endless politically/socially charged rants, and if you're a stubborn fighter like me... you'll have an interesting semester ahead. Ultra easy A+. Ready the book. Write the papers. Maintain your zen when he's talking about guns and presidents, and you'll sail through the semester. Note: swears a lot. Not for the P.C. students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MCOM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing man, the best teacher I've ever had; loves the subject so much that it becomes fun to learn and want to learn. He does get distracted with random stories from the new (i.e. weasel flying on a humming bird or llama escapes), but is very enjoyable to listen to.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MCOM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So here is the deal, he's a pretty laid back professor who goes off on tangents and pretty much performs his lectures. It seems crazy and as if you're not learning. I retained pretty much everything he lectured on & it 's because of his lecture style. So if you actually want to learn something and get an easy B if not an A then take him! Fun class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MCOM111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i took his night class and always tended to fall asleep, you can be late to the class because in the beginning we would just talk and then the rest is just the movie. He tells you what is on the quizzes before coming up, if you are not a fast writer then record what he is saying, he is funny and you need the book! Lastly extra credit is offered.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MCOM110111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

MCOM111. Super easy class. I recommended it to anyone, unless you want to learn about movie theories, haha. I'm a film and television prod major transferring to USC, and I can care less. MCOM110. Super easy class. I recommended it to everyone because it's an easy A that transfers to UC's. Buy the text book--you should always buy the text book.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MCOM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy and interesting. Each class you watch a movie and the write a short summary analyzing the film. Tells you exactly what to study for on the tests. There is one 6 pg paper on your favorite film at the end of the class I suggest having to book to help you. Great guy, does go off on tangents in conversations but still very entertaining.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MCOM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. Easy A though. If you want to learn and want lab time don't take him. He is entertaining though, so take him if you want an easy A and don't want to learn about audio.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MCOM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want an easy A, can stand lame and constant sexual jokes and don't care if you learn class content for your future in the industry....this is the teacher for you!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MCOMM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot of life lessons from Papageorge...and some things about movies. Book is not necessary neither is attendance. Do not procrastinate it will bite you in the ass! 3 test/quizzes and they are a so easy. Overall I'd take more classes with him again!