James Kaminsky - Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Professor: James Kaminsky

Department: Education

College: Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kaminsky's classes can be really long but they are usually pretty interesting. He would show hour long movies which was sometimes kind of annoying. He is very passionate about what he does and definitely knows his stuff. Tests can be hard if you don't pay close attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kaminsky sucks. He never emails back, his tests are so hard and the information comes from out of no where. I hated him. I suggest not taking him if you want an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My feelings about Dr. Kaminsky have been all over the place through the semester. He is a pretty good teacher and will help you if you need it, but the class is also very boring and he isn't very good as responding to emails. From what I've heard, however, he is probably the best FOUN teacher at Auburn.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• 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:

Dr Kaminsky will work with you if you asked him too. His tests were not too hard and he is actually a funny guy. His class is super boring though! Way too many videos to watch and the lectures the whole time so dont expect to get out early

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FOUN004
• 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:

Dr. Kaminksy is a wonderful teacher! I always look forward to his class, even though it lasts the full time every week. I enjoyed going to his office to discuss my paper and just life in general because he has a lot of helpful advice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• 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:

Dr. Kaminsky is AWESOME!! He's really helpful - all you have to do is get him to look over your paper. He tells you exactly what he looks for in the rubric, and if you follow that and meet all requirements, you'll get an A on your assignments. I really enjoyed him and his class! I'd take him again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the easiest classes ever. The papers are ridiculously long but I used tons of quotes for the books (which I didnt even read) and he loved that. The class however is EXTREMELY boring. Long boring videos every week. I suggest you take something to do since he leaves the room. Even run some 10 min errands around campus! I got an easy A!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. The papers that he makes you write are ridiculous and then he doesn't grade them fairly at all! Overall he's a cocky jerk!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kaminsky is not as bad as people say, but the classes were a little boring. My section was being recorded for distance learning and it felt like he was talking to the camera instead of us. Don't let the papers freak you out because he grades them fairly if you actually follow the directions. Loved the service learning portion of the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FOUND3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He does not grade properly, as described on his syllubus. If you do not believe what he does then he will grade you poorly. I am an A student and I struggled for a B because he did not like my writting. DO not take him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FOUN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man is an idiot. I have no idea how any of you guys could have liked him. He says the words "quite frankly" once every 5 seconds and thinks he is the smartest man alive. He makes this class harder than is necessary for no reason at all, for the same reason that short guys like to drive big trucks. It's ridiculous. Please do not take him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great guy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• 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:

Very interesting class. He is so smart and you will learn so many valuable things from his class. He gives 2 hard papers, but if you go to him ahead of time he will help you! Go see him before and you will make an A!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• 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:

Nice man...he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed...the whole grade for his section of the class was 2 papers...but he helps you write them, and is fair on the grades...I made an A!...take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I hated this class at first. He is very intimidating. But I made good on papers and got a B. It seems like a hard class but its not.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kaminsky is awsome! His class could get boring at times but just hang in there. The Class is easy for the most part he gives 2 five page papers and a 20 page paper. If you talk to him about your paper you will get an 'A' This class was very interesting and I made the best of it. I made an 'A' Good Luck!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ok so his class can sometimes be boring...really boring. However, he knows what he is talking about. Listen to his lectures, take notes, do your papers and you'll be fine. He does say some corny things but its just to keep you interested. Stay focused in the class and you'll be fine!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• 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:

Great class-interesting professor. Wonderful experience to seat through his lectures.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

"quite frankly" shoot me in the face. This man thinks he is an elitist. He's a smart ass. BUT he cares about his students, and he enjoys teaching this class. Go to class...and just sit there for 3 hours. Go talk to him about your paper and you'll get an "a". Good luck!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EDUC3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he ALWAYS keeps us the ENTIRE class!! we watch a video and answer questions on it way too often. it is so much more boring than i expected and the way that the material is presented is very hard to pay attention to. his corny jokes and sarcasm doesn't help either