Roger Smith - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Roger Smith

Department: Communication

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Smith really loves comm and relays that in his lectures. Don't understand why there's any negative reviews. His expectations are clear and wants to make sure all students become better writers. Very nice guy and not too difficult of a class. His lectures appeal to both journalism and PR people. Has a lot of professional speakers come!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Roger Smith's class was ridiculous for all the wrong reasons. The course it self was way too much work for a 1 credit class. His lectures are all improv'ed and overall, not very informative. He goes off on random stories he's read online and is incredibly harsh on grades. Don't. Forget. To. Upload. Seriously, it'll ruin your grade. Avoid Mr. Smith.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are not interested in Radio don't take this class. He is very passionate about this class and you will learn a lot about Radio in it. If you do the work, you will pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith is a great professor only if you are actually interested in Radio Media. If you are taking the class just for the easy credit, then he will pick up on that. It is an easy class that you learn a lot from if you put the effort in. There are assignments and attendance is recorded at the start of each class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor overall. I did very well in the class bc I showed interest and got involved me. Just do the work and you'll be fine. People fail this class because they don't do the work. Attendance towards end of semester becomes laxed, but if you don't turn your stuff in you'll see your grades suffer

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• 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:

A lot of people say the class is a lot of work and what not. If you're interested in the radio then this is a great class for you. I think Rod is a pretty cool dude and we have great discussions in my class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He tries, but he is very difficult. He always seems to challenge anything that goes against what he believes. Way too much work for a one credit class. 4-6 hours out of class work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM348
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took 148 & 348 with him and while he may be a nice guy, his grading is very inconsistent. If you take him keep track of ALL of your graded assignments! He WILL **** up your grade & you WILL need to find him and make him change it! Happened to me both semesters. I ended up getting an A, but had I not said something I'd have gotten a C.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• 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:

Ok, its a 1 credit class. You spend 1 hour in the studio a week. A 3 credit asks for 3 hours of work so be serious its college. He tries too hard to be funny but he's not a bad dude. Do the work youll be graded appropriately though it does seem inconsistant.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you dont know anything about radio or recording radio equipment, DO NOT TAKE HIM! Such an AWFUL professor! I wanted to explore different paths of journalism so i took the introductory class to radio. He favors those who already know radio stuff and doesnt care to help those who dont leaving them in the dust and enjoys picking on them

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

An easy A. Basically if you have an interest in being on the air this class just gives you an outlet to learn whatever you want. If you're uninterested, it's pretty easy to BS your way through the thing. If you show Roger an ounce of interest and respect, he'll really help you out a lot. He's a good guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• 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:

He seems to know his stuff but a lot of class discussion has nothing to do with college radio. Pretty easy class if you're motivated. Don't expect WGMU to be like your typical college radio station, though. The format is disappointingly mainstream.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor thinks that he is God's gift to radio. He's totally in love with himself and the sound of his own voice. His lectures are barely interesting, surprising for a radio class. Overall, he is pretty competent, but I really didn't like his teaching method. The class is an easy A though, so if you don't mind him, the class is fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is good as long as you do your work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM399
• 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:

i think he's pretty nice, his comm 399 sports class is very interesting. his humor is what makes the class fun for me. although i must say that i took his comm 148 class and didnt like that, so maybe its just the way he teaches certain classes...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM359
• 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:

Real Practical Class. The sales presentation you can use for your portfolio. two case study assignments which wern't too bad. Attendance isnt mandatory, but there are 5 unannounced quizzes. Exams are all from class notes and books. He clearly spells out all assignments on webct, and updates it all the time. Great class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

K, he definately plays the favorites game. He tries to help, or at least look like he is trying, but I still don't know how objective his grading was. I am very unclear what the criteria are for a good tape and a bad tape. Take the class if you are willing to put sometime into developing your studio skills.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM
• 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:

This guy definatley plays the favoristism game. All he cares about is his stupid ass radio. He tries to act flamboyant but at the end looks like an idiot. An extremely harsh grader. Whatever you do do not take his class. He teaches very interesting classes but he sucks. DON'T bother with this guy!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM148
• 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:

This guy sucks. Awfull profesor. Shows a lot of favoritism to certain students. All in all don't take his class. He sucks!!!! The most important thing about him is that he is an inconsistent grader!!!