John Camobreco - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Professor: John Camobreco

Department: Political Science

College: Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course seems like it should be an Easy A, but there were only 3 or 4 grades counted at the end of the semester and it was all just tests/quizzes. Get ready to write during class, because he goes through a lot of slides in a short amount of time. No opportunities for extra credit. Overall he is a very nice man, but class structure is a bit odd.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOVT344
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Camobreco was super nice just the only thing was he took forever to get through a sentence and get through the material. He would go off on random tangents about things where I would be lost in the material. His tests were super easy though and the class was easy to get a good grade in.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLSC105
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is really just boring so it's hard to stay motivated but if you just need the credit then it's one of the better options. Dr. Camobreco is incredibly nice and understanding and will offer extra credit if you ask for it. Lectures are lengthy and boring but it just comes with the subject.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOVT344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Camobreco's lectures are fairly boring and does not take attendance. He does refer to the text during class but the test are based on his lectures and what he goes over. So take good notes. There are no quizzes or outline/study guide for exams. The text is used for a paper and debate at the end of the semester

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• 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:

Great Professor! Makes his classes interesting and enjoyable. Has a real passion for his subject and his students. Had "pop" quizzes but he would basically tell you when it was. 10/10 would take his class again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are only 3 tests throughout the entire course, one of them being the final. He has occasional 10 question quizzes between tests, so you really need to study for the exams. He does a good job of trying to make the class interesting and relatable. I would take him again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOVT344
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Did not enjoy his class, humor, and how big of a waste of time his class was. He does not teach, he rambles all class then tests you on everything in your texts. Would not take him again, regret wasting my senior year govt class and credits on him is not worth it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOVT344
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were so boring. He doesn't take attendance. It was an okay class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOVT490
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I do not regret in the slightest taking my senior seminar government class with him. His feedback on my paper was crystal-clear and helped shape my arguments to make them stronger, and his deadlines were very specific. You'll discuss your papers a lot in class, but pay attention to the comments he specifically makes because that'll help a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOVT320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is by far one of the funniest and most sarcastic professors that I've ever had. He'll tell you exactly what he wants up front for every assignment, so you have no excuses for not getting it done on time. If you're struggling with class he'll definitely help, but if you slack off he'll know you're doing that and will give you no wiggle room.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GOVT320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His religion and politics class is very interesting, but he expects to work for your grade just an any professor expects. Very nice man.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not expect to learn anything in this class. In fact, he was oftentimes blatantly wrong. Also, when anyone disagreed with his "theories" he was incredibly defensive.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOVT320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Dr. C. He has an odd sense of humor and way of talking that keeps his lectures interesting, he's very approachable, and he's very straightforward on what he expects out of tests and assignments. I would take him for every government class if I could. Definitely my favorite government professor that I've had at CNU.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOVT320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is an embarrassment to the institiuion. He knew absolutely nothing about american religion and clearly got the majority of his insight from a PBS special. Had him for another course and he was just as boring in that class as well. The Presidency with him is not too bad but he is a difficult grader.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOVT344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. C is a very entertaining guy. He makes class not boring which is a breath of fresh air in the government department. The class was relatively easy, only down side being that you have 3 grades in the class: midterm, final, and a synopsis.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class, he made it very fun as well. Great entry level class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOVTMANY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Camobreco is the man! Funny, goes on tangents, uses metaphors for everything. Don't need the textbook, but don't ever miss class and remember to take copious notes. Tests are mostly writing, but he also has easy assignments throughout the semester. Take him. One of my favorite profs at CNU.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he's talking about, and he explains everything extremely well in class. You don't need to use the textbook, being that he talks about it in class. There are 6 pop quizzes, only five of which count towards your grade. He's open to listening to arguments for including a second right answer on certain questions, so think about them!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You never have to open a textbook in this class. Just pay attention to what he says in class and write down evrything he writes on the board and you will do just fine. He gives pop quizes on random days so attendence is mandatory, especially if you don't want to read the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the most boring class I have ever taken. His voice is super annoying and it is completely unnecessary to pay attention or take notes because everything is from the textbook. I am sitting in the class right now and I truly want to kill myself. Seriously, avoid him at all costs.