Matt Swan - Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Professor: Matt Swan

Department: Communication

College: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMS251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have taken Professor Swan on multiple occasions because he is an amazing teacher. His tests are not hard, just study the material and you'll do fine. He is fun and always a pleasure in class. He is my favorite teacher by far!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GREAT CLASS AND PROFESSOR

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMS251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't difficult as long as you do well on the two (EASY) quizzes, (EASY) final, and simulation. Swan is a funny and nice professor! The simulation is a group project, which was a little stressful. As long as your group puts effort in you should receive a good grade. Swan makes the class very fun with his lectures.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Swan is such a funny professor! He takes attendance but he's so great that you wouldn't want to miss his class! You have various writing assignments. As long as you have good grammar you will typically receive full points. It is very clear what he wants. You have a few quizzes that are EASY, his study guide tells you what you need to know!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Matt Swan is a great professor, i recommend this class to anyone who needs to take an upper level communications class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMS 355
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Matt Swan is a terrific professor, he was always outgoing and the class is very simple. He understands students and his lectures are actually entertaining. If you have a class with Swan you have a great class for the semester

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Swan is the best teacher I have had during my time here. He is a very helpful teacher with a lot of constructive criticism. He shows a lot of examples and makes the class work simple. He makes you want to come to class because he's hilarious. Taking 355 makes a huge difference if you move on in production and he's the best!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMS251
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt Swan is the best. That is all.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMS251
• 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:

This class wasn't part of my major so I took it for fun and was surprised by how interesting it was. You're required to do a simulation which sounds intimidating but is actually fun. Swan is a funny guy, helpful, and not a difficult grader. Even though the simulation grade is competitive I still got a good grade despite my group not doing well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great communication class very easy A funny guy too!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 309
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor to cheer up your morning. If he is upset you need to reevaluate what you are doing because he is never upset!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Swan is a great professor who know's what he's doing. He brings a lot of experience to the table and proves it throughout his lectures. He is not an easy professor but he is also not the most difficult professor either. I would love to take another class taught by Swan. Come to class, do what your supposed to, you'll pass!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 2510001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Swan was great. I've been here only a semester and he is without a doubt my favorite teacher. I will definitely take him again before I graduate.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMS251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I've taken while being a NIU. Super easy and helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor and I learned a lot from him!!! He really cares about his students a lot!!!! I would give him 5 stars way to go Swan!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• 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:

Matt Swan is an amazing teacher. You can feel his enthusiasm and it truly emanates onto the students. He is incredibly laid back and is very understanding. Very funny and makes class truly enjoyable. I wish I could have him teach all my classes!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• 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:

Fun. Not a hard class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• 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:

He really enjoys teaching. You actually do learn a lot in his class, and is always there to answer questions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMS355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I liked this instructor a lot he really benefitted me with the class. Also learned how to write scripts which is something fun and interesting. I like this class with this instructor and I am so totally looking forward to taking another class with him!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMS251
• 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:

Great class! Majority of work came from a simulation, which is essentially a game. Very easy and he's a pretty funny guy and the tests are not difficult at all. An easy A for this class