Patty Williamson - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Patty Williamson

Department: Communication

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HON202WI
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HON202WI is the most amazing class I have ever taken. Patty is so passionate about the material and cares so immensely for all of her students that it is hard not to do well in her class. She is kind and funny and a fair grader. Highly recommend!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HON202WI
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Patty for a film class, and all we did was watch movies, and later have a discussion. The class was mostly hard because she is a very tough grader and we only turned in minimal assignments. Besides that, she's an enjoyable professor and understands that we're college students and we have lives too, so she doesn't mind if you skip.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HON202WI
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Patty was one of my favorite professors last semester, and had one of the most interesting courses I have ever taken. I took this class for the UP and didn't expect much from it. However, I found myself learning more week after week, even in the three hour class frame.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BCA503
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't understand her communication style. When students answered correctly to her questions, she would correct them with the same exact information. It was very uncomfortable . I didn't like the way she taught the electronic media criticism class. She used irrelevant material to teach critical appraisal of mass communications systems.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HON202WI
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patty was an amazing professor for my first year honors seminar. I am normally not an artistic person, but she made me enjoy and appreciate cinema. You can tell she loves her students and loves what she's teaching. Attend and participate and class and put effort into the papers and the class will be very enjoyable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HON201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Patty for the Honors Cinema Censorship seminar, and she was absolutely fantastic. It is easy to see that she really loves what she 's teaching and cares about her students. We all had a blast while learning a lot. I can honestly say that it was my favorite class of the semester, and I will be doing everything I can to have her again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BCA527
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patty is such a great genre and director study professor. She tells you exactly what she wants and has great lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BCA525B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my first time having Patty, and I loved it! She has amazing lectures, and her movie choices were really good. I can't wait to take more director and genre study classes with her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BCA527
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Patty's 527 class is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in film. Class is well paced with lecture and discussion followed by film viewing. She incorporates power point incredibly well in her lectures. Attendance is important for understanding tests and quizzes, which are clear cut and short. I had a great time in her class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BCA527A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patty is awesome. Uses ppts for her lectures and shows the film. Usually likes to discuss the class' thoughts on it as well. 5 quizzes in class - you miss them, oh well. They are SO easy too. 1 major essay which is 30% of your grade and 2 tests. Almost always available to help as well. Have had 2 classes with her, and I'd take her again if I could!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BCA527
• 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:

I've had Patty for four classes and she has been amazing every time. She enjoys teaching, is very friendly, helpful, and available when you need her. I would recommend Patty for any class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BCA512
• 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:

I loved this class. Honestly thought it was much easier than 311. There are only for grades: midterm, final, and two big projects (radio and TV promotional campaigns) so not much room for error. Patty is really helpful and teaches you everything you need to know about promotions. She is a fair grader though I was able to get an A-

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BCA503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very strict. Tough Grader. When you write papers, write to her style and her style only. She doesn't care about how you like to write, her way or you get a low grade. She needs to open up more about how each person learns and writes. Is a smart prof. but, needs to get on students level.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BCA503
• 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:

i absolutely LOVE patty! i've had her for several classes and she is just a wonderful teacher. she answers questions and is very approachable. her classes involve a lot of writing, but she teaches it in an interesting manner and she makes use of video clips to make things more fun. i would highly recommend patty for any BCA class you need to take!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BCA503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and helpful, but she's also very tough and isn't a push over. Tip for the papers and tests: be very detailed and don't leave out anything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BCA520
• 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:

A PT Anderson film course; She has a laid back demeanor yet has strict guidelines you have to follow. Adult subject matter was handled in a humorous and mature fashion. Learned a lot about a director's life and style I knew little about. Looking very forward to the Lynch films class with her next semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BCA525
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

nice lady, I just didn't like her style. Was laid back most semester and then gave us a crazy hard final. I don't have a problem with tough classes, but I prefer consistency. Had her twice, same both times.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BCA500S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patty is an excellent prof. Whoever says she doesn't know what she's talking about or only talks about production was obviously just a fanboy in the class. She is extremely knowledgeable, fun, very helpful, and works hard to make everything clear. I've had her for 503 and multiple film classes and have always had fun and done well in her classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BCA503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patty is a nice lady and well educated in her field. The lectures can be long & tedious, so be ready to write several pages of notes each week. The papers for 503 can be rough, so my advice is to be as DETAILED as possible. The more you write, the better your grade will be. Don't bother buying the book; everything you need to study is in the notes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BCA527C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was a director's study on Tarantino/Fincher. She knew little about cinema studies, her lectures were about the business side of cinema rather than the artform. You can really tell her career prior to teaching was in radio because she looks at everything from the production side. Do Not Take Patty for a director's study!!!!