John Stone - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: John Stone

Department: Communication

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a nice guy but an awful teacher. Tests were WAY too hard and his grading didnt make any sense. Would not recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At the beginning of the semester Stone was friendly and said his class was an easy A with effort. Later on he became angry that his class was getting the reputation of being an easy A and began to grade things in a very confusing way and it became almost impossible to get an A. He is friendly when he wants to be but take someone else if possible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a very sweet old man, however, he makes tests on things you never learned because HE DOES NOT TEACH. The final is made by the University and I almost failed it because he never taught us anything. Take any other professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stone is not good. He does not even lecture he just sits, tells you random facts and stories and then makes up weird questions for the tests. Our entire class failed an open note/book test. He's also very bad about informing the class on anything that is needed for the university like the SONA participation. I would take anyone else if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stone is a sweet man who cares about his students, but he spent more time talking about his life than actually teaching. We didn't do much work until the last few weeks when we had a group project, but the hard part was the tests because nobody knew the material and we did poorly even though they were open notes/group tests

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

at the beginning of the semester he claimed this would be an easy A, which was so far from the truth. he grades assignments unnecessarily hard, and you never know what he's looking for. everything about the grading and assignments is confusing. would not recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He can sometimes go off topic and the tests are hard but he really cares about his students. I only had a 15-minute break before his class around lunchtime so I would always get food at the vending machines because I didn't have time to get real food, until one day he told me he rather I go get food, bring it to class to eat, and just be late.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stone has a great and funny personality but do not be fooled by the reviews given. Professor Stone is a harsh grader and will harshly grade assignments that most professors would give full credit for. Although there's only two test one that is an open note and one that is a group test, both tests were still hard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He will definitely be different than your other professors. Taking his class is an experience. However, if you want to succeed in this class you have to play by his rules or it will be dreadful. Don't look at your phone, talk to him, come to class every time, and just be engaged during class. If you want higher than a B you have to read and do this

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SCOM242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The sweetest and most caring professor I've had at JMU. Extremely sharp given his age and has hundreds of amazing stories to tell. Gets off topic but still gets his point across so I don't mind. Willing to work with anyone, easy grader, just wants you to learn and enjoy the class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stone is a great professor and I loved this class. He genuinely cares about all of his students and the class work is mostly in class assignments. I would recommend anyone to take this class and his lectures are hilarious, he kept me awake in an 8am and that speaks volumes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stone is the sweetest. I loved this class and it was a pretty easy A. Attendance isn't mandatory but you can't make up the work without a valid excuse for missing. You really don't use the textbook but 1 of your tests will be open book so you should rent it for that. Only 2 tests (1 open book & 1 group) and a final. Only 2 (easy) group projects

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John Stone is AMAZING! Take him! There are 2 tests, the first open note and the second is a group test. He is so personable and I love him! He gives lots of grades so your grade isn't heavily weighted by one thing (I did bad on both test and still did good). Not many presentations and overall he is hilarious! DONT TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Stone is the GOAT. His class consists of hilarious lectures and relatively easy group projects. His tests are open book and are pretty straightforward. Be sure to read the textbook for the final tho!! My favorite class of the semester no doubt. Take this class for an easy A as long as you attend his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SUCH A CUTE OLD MAN!!! He is so adorable & he's got jokes. Didn't really learn too much about the course in his class but he made it enjoyable and we were able to pass with ease.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stone is so sweet and truly loves teaching. He has a great personality and the tests/presentations are easy. Beware if you do not show up to class he will not allow you to participate in certain things and you will get a fat 0 for it. Also, read the textbook on your own or else you will be screwed for the final which is standardized!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

if you just want to get by this Gen Ed with an A then TAKE THIS CLASS!!!! John Stone is an incredibly easy and interesting teacher that lets you do whatever you want in class. You can sleep, eat, get up and move around, anything. Tests are open notes or in groups and there's only one group project in the entire class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

TAKE STONE! He's the sweetest man and is an easy grader. Only one big group presentation the entire semester, the rest of the time was spent on lectures and class activities. Very little homework. He'll talk your ear off but will give you clear answers and feedback. Attendance is mandatory- just show up and you'll get an A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stone is a great professor. Definitely read the chapters because although you don't do too much with them during the semester, they are on the final exam. Only had one group presentation the whole semester and it was fairly easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GCOM122
• 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:

Incredible man, talks a lot, very helpful. Go to class and get an A. Easygoing old guy, hardly any work, a couple speeches and open book exams. Highly recommend.