John Castano - Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Professor: John Castano

Department: English

College: Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor castano is awesome, he really gives u a good chance to succeed and is such a funny guy. He was a comedian before teaching so hes always throwing funny jokes at you. Def would take him again, group project can be tedious but its 1000% doable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• 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:

He's awesome in the beginning and is very passionate about public speaking and making you a better speaker. He definitely made me a better speaker and the majority of the semester was easy and fun, but the group project is what gets you. The end of the semester sucks if you don't start working on it the minute you get it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HE WAS SO FUNNY! He hones a passion for teaching this course and knows his stuff. I mean, he could come off rude sometimes, but you have to get his sense of humor and build a relationship with him, he'll remember that! The speeches are really simple the main thing is the group project at the same, THAT WAS HARD! He gets you with the questions!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was absolutely terrified of taking a public speech class, but this prof. made the experience great overall. He used to be a comedian so he is absolutely hilarious. His lectures always leave you with a smile on your face. He's a pretty lenient grader on idividual speeches. The group project is a cool concept, but it was a little frustrating.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. He cares about his craft. He teaches you a lot in one semester. You will leave way more confident than when you started public speaking. He will pick on you if you don't participate in class. As long as you do the three speeches and group project and try your best you shouldn't have a hard time passing. I would take the class again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hate public speaking but he gives you a lot of feedback on how to get better and is very sarcastic. Speeches are pretty easy but the group project final was really difficult because he expects way too much out of you. But after it was all said and done, I realized I learned so much from him and he actually helped me become a better public speaker

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I walked into this class expecting the worst, Professor Castano really makes it possible for you to understand public speaking and makes you comfortable at it by the end of the semester. He does make you work for it, and he grades you on improvement which he tells you how to acheive. I would take him again, get a head start on the project!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is relatively easy, he is not looking to fail you, mostly just looking to make sure you leave the class with the ability to speak publicly. Yeah the group project is long and difficult but you should not be leaving it for the last day possible and he gives individual grades for it as well. I would take him again

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of students cram before exams. He tries to distract crammers from retaining information by talking to the class before exams and by playing music from his phone DURING the exam. He is helpful for the most part, but sometimes he has rude sarcastic remarks. He sometimes can't leave the "improv" on the stage and brings it into the classroom.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• 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:

Funny sarcastic, overall pretty good sometimes makes the class interesting, takes the speeches seriously, hate the group project for final I feel its unnecessary. Had only 2 quiz but very little info did he gives on whats going to be on it

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HE is not funny and his class is very boring. He needs to take his job more seriously

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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:

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. If your afraid of public speaking, he makes you feel comfortable. He's VERY funny and makes class interesting. You fail after missing two classes but you'll never want to miss class. There's quiz's and four speeches, try your best and you'll get a good grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPCM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You're honestly better off taking someone else. Yeah sure you improve your speech somewhat but the group project for this class almost makes it not worth it. Save your grade, dont take him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMST101
• 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:

One of my favorite professors to date. He really cares about his students, and uses an individual approach to help all of them in a very personalized way. Looks out for the best interest of his students. GREAT sense of humor, very understanding, knows mean girls quotes, and you really learn alot, i overcame my fear of public speaking because of him

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He needs to relax. Honestly if you want to work really hard for a 100 level class and still get a B, take him. If not, don't. He wants nothing less than perfection. Worst teacher so far.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPCM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny Professor. Wants the best for his students. Difficult Final Group Project. He kind of takes this class too seriously. but at the end you do learn something. He gives good feedback when finish your speech. There are other classes where Speech could be an easy A. But this class you have to work for it, so Its up to you if you want an Easy A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPCM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE!DON'T TAKE THIS PROF!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPCM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was a complete pain, it felt horrible to sit there for 2:30h once a week. In fact, I would get out with a massive headache every single time. BUT it really was helpful, I give way better speeches since I took his class. Group project was a big hassle.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPCM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, awful class. Try to get another professor if possible because there is way to much work in his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPEEC07
• 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:

MUST TAKE PROFESSOR ! I really learned a lot from his class and now my speeches are a lot better! I had him from 8:15-10:45 on THURSDAYS! but i still loved that class and would take it at any time. def my favorite professor in msu