James Walsh - Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Professor: James Walsh

Department: Theater

College: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

ALOT of vocab and terms to memorize for the test, you have to really study or you'll do poorly. Read the plays as well.Overall sarcastic funny guy,you can tell he is extremely into theatre and very knowledgable of it. As long as you study and watch the plays and do your paper on them you should be golden

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

It's best to sit in the front row and write down everything he says. He will repeat himself if you ask him to but he repeats it slightly different. Read the plays, study the sheets he gives out. You need 360/500 to get an A so if you have that or greater before the final you don't have to take it!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

He's a really nice guy and he just wants everyone to do well. His tests are hard if you are not a fan of fill ins without a word bank. Make sure you read all the plays and info pages and study all the vocab. Also make sure you go see the two required plays as that's a free 100 points right there. Grades out of 400 points but you have 500 to work with so he makes it hard to fail the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Like someone said, if he thinks you're attractive with a nice body then you will do fine...if not be prepared to work for your life! He can also be very snobby and his test are always all fill in the blanks if you dont do good with that testing style I wouldnt reccomend this class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

Great guy. He can be a bit snarky but it's just his sense of humor. Was amusing, to me at least. He grades you on a 500pt scale but if you get 360 you get an A, I kid you not. Didn't have to take the final. You'll automatically get full credit for the papers so long as you do them. Tests can be tricky and some of the plays were boring.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

Honestly, he is one of the EASIEST professors I ever had. His tests are not hard at all if you just pay attention in class. He has a total of 500 points you can earn through the semester but only grades you out of 400. So if you have 360/500, he grades you 360/400. He just wants you to get an A. He's funny and makes class interesting. Take him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best teacher i had so far at scsu. take him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

Walsh was a really great professor, but his theatre class with extremely difficult. I learned a lot from his class, but me as well as other people in my class would always end up with 50's on his tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FUN100
• 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:

his class is very fun i enjoyed it the whole semester. there will only be 2 paper due and thats on plays you will have to see but its only 2-3pgs double spaced. his class is very easy and ull have fun going to it. make sure you get the book you will need it becasue you will be reading plays from the book and thats what the quizzes will be based on

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THR121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

everything i know about acting i learned from james. good guy. stick with the class even if its a bit painful in the beginning.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

James is a crazy guy lol...he is funny... he loves his hamlet. some of the readings were very interesting. he has alot of knowledge even though you have to pay attention. i probably wouldnt take him again unless i had no other choice

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

Professor Walsh is a great professor. He is extremely knowledgeable and if you ask any questions he is always willing to help you out and clarify the material. Funny guy too. I'd say you should definitely take his class if you can!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would def recommend him. he has a very strange grading scale though. he excempts you from the final if you have an A which is not that hard to do. Doesn't really resond to emails that much because he doesnt like using computers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

He is such a great guy, he is funny and is very amusing. I recommend him as a professor even if you do not like theater.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

Great teacher! He is hilarous and keeps class interesting. He gives extra credit and expects you to do your work...you cannot slack in this class. There are a lot of discussions and two papers (about plays). Tests can be tricky...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THEAT100
• 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:

James is an amusing guy.I guess if youre interested in theatre you would like this class. tests are ok, as long as you understand material. he's a nice guy he just expects you to do your work thouroghly.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• 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 loved his class. I learned a lot about theater that I didn't know before. His sense of humor is great. Excellent teacher, would def take him again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• 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 loved his class. I learned a lot about theater that I didn't know before. His sense of humor is great. Excellent teacher, would def take him again!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• 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:

Lol, he is very sarcastic, so be prepared for that! His quizzes are hard if you don't read the plays or study the worksheets. Otherwise, class is a breeze! He doesn't give a**** if you come to class or not, just don't try to bargain with him cuz he notices who's there and who's not!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this professor knows his stuff, funny works at a local bar so you can go visit and have a drink with him, tests/quizzes are alittle tough so study, he is very isolated with the outside world though, no TV cell phone or computer at his house, overall he isn't that bad, ended up with a B and i really didn't study or put effort into the class, take hi