Lea Jacobs - University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

Professor: Lea Jacobs

Department: Communication

College: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM556
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Really knows her stuff. Very interesting to listen to and really interesting classes. She knows so much, its just amazing to listen. The exams are a bit difficult, definitely expects a lot of her students, but in the end, it is all worth it. Outstanding, my favorite professor ever!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FILM1234
• 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:

Took her Critical Film Theory course. She is intimidating, which can either scare you or keep you on your toes, making you want to do your best. I learned so much in that course. Sometimes the scarier professors get you to do your best. Try a challenge --you can learn so much in that course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CA556
• 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:

I really enjoyed Lea. Altho her exams are graded difficult and she does expect students to know a lot, she is incredibly knowledgeable and pleasant. She teaches in stories, which makes things interesting and easier to remember and learn long term. She's NOT a teacher that knows a lot and teaches @ students and expects them to remember. recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CA556
• 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:

She is VERY unorganized, however she expects highly organized essay exams. She is also a really difficult grader. Very hard to understand her convoluted lectures. Do not take her classes even if you think you're interested in the material - she does not strive to make it interesting in any way.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CA350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I graduated UW in 1997 and have gone on to grad school. For some reason, Lea Jacobs, continues to stick out in my mind as the worst professor I have had in my entire 20 years of schooling. She was rude, boring and never showed up to her own exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Probably the worst professor I ever had. Plays obvious favorites, gives seemingly arbitrary grades and then refuses to explain the rationale behind them, woefully distracted during lectures. Proof positive that writing a book or two will get you tenure, even if nobody buys it and you suck as a prof.