Rolland Petrello - Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA

Professor: Rolland Petrello

Department: Communication

College: Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was a lot of fun, I always enjoyed going to it. He can be a bit blunt, but if you really like dry humor then you'll enjoy this class. Very few assignments, so the few that you do get you really need to study for. Class is really political leaning.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM26
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wasn't sure what to think of the class at first since he said part of his job is to challenge everyone's beliefs, but it was a great class. Lectures are fun and he does review sessions before tests. Plenty of extra credit too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM26
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is so funny and entertaining. Grades are based on participation, 2 Tests, and one essay. Plus he gives up to 130 points extra credit! Pay attention and study for the 2 tests. Loved it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Petrello is not the prefessor for you if you are conservative at all. However, if you do not mind talking about topics like gay rights, gender equality or subjects like that then his class will be fairly easy. All his notes are in class usually on a projector and he uses a clicker in class to take attendance so you should show up to class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! I am very shy and took his public speaking class felt very comfortable. It broke me of a few bad habits I had while speaking and did not even realize It. The class was really a breath of fresh air! Come with a sense of humor! The professor is funny:) Difficult topics with multiple opinions in the room makes for a great debate!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMMM26
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Educational Entertainment

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Rolland was a fantastic teacher who knows his subject very well. We disagreed on a fair amount of subjects but if you don't push boundaries he won't. He's legit funny.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMMM26
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rolland knows his material well and his lectures are definitely not boring. Hes smart but sometimes too smart and will act juvenile towards students (sometimes deserving). Not bad prof but his ego takes getting used too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM26
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had him twice and he's one of the best professors I've had! COMM M26 is a great class and the topics are really relevant! I also took advanced public speaking from him and that was also a great class! He's a tough grader, but he's pretty fair. He's very outspoken and opinionated, but I appreciated the humor he brought to the lectures!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM01
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first week, I thought Rolland would be a great professor. Until he started using very unprofessional/inappropriate language towards his students and graded very unfairly. Doesn't give rubrics prior to assignments so you have no idea what he's expecting of you, and he will mark your grade down greatly. Do not take him for this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMMM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Rolland was a great teacher. He knows his subject well. As long as you're open to hearing views that may go against yours you will most likely get along with him. He keeps the class entertaining which for how heavy some of the subject material can be is a gift. All you have to do is listen and do the work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: M26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was great! His lectures are fun and interesting. Probably most relevant class I've taken at this school. Definitely taking another class from him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had. I appreciate the few tid bits of actual information I was given, but most of the class is waving through the trash bags of propoganda that flies out of Rollands mouth. Anyone to doesn't agree with them he will call ignorant, a very harmful teacher hiding behind a false morality. and FALSE INFORMATION

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class. He made each lecture interesting, and interactive.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As long as you do what he says, you will get an A. The only annoying thing is that you have to put up with his offensive and inappropriate jokes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Rolland two years ago for rhetoric of pop culture. He has a lot of his own opinions incorporated into lectures as if they were facts, and reacts negatively to criticism. He is a nice guy, but I was not a fan of how this class was structured. It would have been more interesting without his personal political bias.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: M26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor and best class at Moorpark! Show up and pay attention and youll do well. This class opened my eyes to a lot of stuff!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you show up every day, take good notes, and review your notes before the test, you'll get an A. The class was only graded on a Midterm, an essay, and the final. Test questions were very straightforward, if you know the material you'll get the A. Funny guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMMM26
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely my favorite professor at Moorpark so far! Lectures everyday, but he is hilarious so it makes it fun. If you ever walk into his class late, be prepared to be roasted until you find a seat.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class opened my eyes about so many things! He's a great teacher and took time to help me with my transfer essay and application. I'm at Berkeley because of him and this class.