Gerald Jordan - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Professor: Gerald Jordan

Department: Journalism

College: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR4923
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took History of the Black Press with Professor Jordan. Professor Jordan is a wise and knowledgable man. His class was interesting, but it was him talking 100% of the time. Class isn't mandatory, but if you go he will he will take that into consideration when giving you a grade. There are just three papers you have to do for the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jordan is really smart and cares about journalism, but he also expects students to interpret what he means. He put a book on the "optional" list and then said we must read it for the tests. So then we all had to buy it! He doesn't like that journalism is becoming more online, so he doesn't teach us about it

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JOUR4873
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jordan is an incredible instructor, but if you're looking to learn about the newest, most innovative ways to report, he is not the instructor for you. Professor Jordan is committed to traditional reporting and fails to adapt to students' ideas for new ways to do old things.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite teacher of all time. Do the work and put forth effort and you will make an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the greatest professors I've ever had. He treats you like an equal and is ALWAYS willing to help. Truly, the U of A is so lucky to have this dude.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JOUR2013
• 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:

By far the best professor I had at UA. Truly cares about each student and is so encouraging. If every teacher were like him, that campus would be the best in the country.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NRIIANDEDIT
• 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:

Favorite teacher of all time. He truly cares about the students, especially if you make an effort to get to know him and have him get to know you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gerald Jordan is hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had. Knowledgeable, is an understatement with this man & he's got the real world experience to back it all up. If you do not take one of his classes as a Journalism student at the U of A you are missing out on a truly one of a kind experience. Take any and every calss you can with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JOUR2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my favorite professor. He knows what he is talking about and has plenty of experience in the field of Journalism. If you are a journalism major you need to take classes from him. He is not an easy professor so don't expect to slack off. However, you won't regret taking him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JOUR2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bring your AP handbook to every class. You need it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JOUR2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jordan is hands-down the BEST teacher I've had at the UA. I took News I and Editing with him, both necessary classes for any journalism student, even ad/pr. Promise. He's fun and, especially when he's mad, funny. Awesome teacher and person. You NEED to know him. Go to his office. Chat a bit, ask questions. He'll remember you forever.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LOTSLOTS
• 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:

He's amazing, hilarious and brilliant. Professor Jordan really knows his stuff, and he truly wants his students to be just as great. I'd recommend him for any class he's offering - you won't regret it, and you'll learn so much. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JOUR4032
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Editing with Prof. Jordan can be tough. There's so much to remember. But if you do the work, study your book and practice memorizing AP style, punctuation and grammar, you'll do fine. But, don't ever miss class or you'll pay for it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JOUR3023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jordan is a wonderful teacher. His experience in journalism helps you to understand why things should be done the way he says they should be done. I have learned more this semester than I have in any other journalism class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His nickname is "Coach" but he should be called "Boot Camp Instructor." Nothing you do is ever good enough for him, so you end up a seasoned journalist by semester end. He's extremely lenient, helpful and funny, and his class has no format whatsoever, just talks about the good ole days.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Jordan is the greatest... he's a one of a kind professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the most involved, challenging, and funny professors I've ever had. Thank God he's my advisor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NEWS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's hilarious.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Jordan is the best teacher I have ever had. Period.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PROOFREADING
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favorite teacher at UofA