Jon Cavallero - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Professor: Jon Cavallero

Department: Communication

College: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RHET240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Down to earth. Like literally I went to his office to ask about a paper and found him sprawled out on a patch of green turf trying to get as close to the earth as possible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM452
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teacher's that I've ever had. He's very into the subject matter, and it's extremely obvious when he talks about it. I've learned a ton from him as a teacher, and his dedication to the subject and his students is extremely obvious. I took all of the classes that he taught.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He really knows his stuff, he's funny, and he's stimulating. I'm very disappointed he's leaving. I would've loved to take more classes with him. The class itself isn't bad. A lot of discussion, which was interesting. Do the work and you should be good. I didn't read much and did okay on the quizzes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM250
• 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:

Quality prof, I was unsure about him at first, but he turned out to be pretty cool guy and he made the lectures interesting. He's a fair grader so just show up and do the quizzes and you should be fine

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

do not take

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM452
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really nice guy who will take the time to talk to you as much as possible and make you understand the coursework.truly a great mentor and quite intelligent. Don;t think he looks like pat sajak as another poster does . . . just a cool guy

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

Jon is the best prof I have had at Penn State. The class is very fair, and if you do the work you will get an A. He is willing to help, and is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. He knows more about movies than anyone I've ever met.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

I was not excited for this class at all, but found my self actually enjoying the thursday lecture. Very fair teacher. Do your work and get an A, simple as that.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

This class is an easy A, you just have to earn it. Do the quizzes, go to the thursday lecture, and take movie notes and you are good to go. He keeps the class interesting with some good stories too. Also, he looks kinda like Pat Sajak

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM150H
• 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:

Very interesting class. Screenings are not mandatory but with the small honors section the discussion on Thur is. Easy class, take home midterm in place of the in class exam the regular section takes. The final is a 3-5 paper. Easy if you do the work and don't put it off till the night before.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM250
• 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:

Interesting class. He loves having students read the text book, but I never have. He has weekly online quizzes. DO THEM!! I missed a few and it hurt my grade by a little. The quizzes are easy as you can take them as many times as you want which makes it easy for those who didn't read. He is a fun guy and I recommend taking his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

Awesome class, fairly easy. I think they made it harder, I read the book and got an A, my friends didn't and got Bs. Take this as a GenEd

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

Extremely easy class. I sold my books back after the first midterm because the readings are totally pointless. He tries to make you watch the movies by having you take notes, but I didn't go once, and made up the notes and got 100%. I highly recommend the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM250
• 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:

Mr. Cavallero was easily one of the best professors I had here at PSU. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes lectures both fun and interesting. He grades pretty difficult, but can explain in depth how and why you received the grade you were awarded (unlike most profs here). I recommend Cavallero's COMM 150 and 250 to everyone!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

could possibly be the easiest class at penn state. Stopped going to class after the midterm and ended up with over a 100% as my final grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

1/2 of the class spent watching a really good and interesting film. the other half on lecture (with movie clips in between). oscar voting on angel as extra credit. you cannot find a better GA!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John is a great guy and knows everything there is to know about movies and cinema!!! It is helpful to go to the classes because he gives information about certain things on the test! Pretty easy class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• 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:

Jon is an awesome teacher. His lectures are extremely interesting and he knows more about movies than anyone I've ever met. I highly recommend taking his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

jon is great, this was the easiest class i ever had. I never went to class and i finished with an A, just make sure you know everything on the review sheet before the final and you'll be fine. And he allows you to take online quizzes as many times as you want until you get a 100.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! The class is easy and the only hitch is that there is reading. The assignments are easy and the quizzes you can take an unlimited amount of time.