Joscelyn Godwin - Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Professor: Joscelyn Godwin

Department: Music

College: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CORE130B
• 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:

GODWIN IS THE BEST. He is hysterically funny, first, and on top of that, this class will change the way you think. In the first half, the reading can be a bit dry, but the second half is probably my favorite class this semester. The midterm was next to impossible, though the curve was extremely favorable. I could not have had a better experience.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CORE160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Godwin is great - he's so smart he makes UFO's and fairies believable, the class makes you question your opinion on the paranormal. Also he has some great relevant personal experiences and does know what he's talking about... ps, he's sassy!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS209
• 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:

Joscelyn is the man; only he could make 13 century chant exciting. Of course, he also expected us to sing the music we were studying, and his tests were the typically impossible, but music history with Godwin was still a great experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

if this class doesn't change the way you think, nothing ever will and you will die a sour old man. you need to do all the work and test questions can come completely out of the blue, but if you can either manage to succeed or get past that point, it will be an unbelievable experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, hard class. It's important to do at least some of the reading and listening before each class (and there's a lot of it). In other words, don't be surprised to have over 2 hours of HW a night. Other than that, the tests are hard, but every other class period is fun.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows absolutely everything about music. His tests are impossible, although he does curve them. Impossible to get an A, altho a B isn't too hard. Very witty.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ATLANTIS
• 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:

Godwin was the man. He is a great teacher and can really help you in other classes with the techniques he teaches... I would reccomend him to any student anytime. This is coming from a kid who does no work for anything, but Godwin actually made me want to pay attention... Only thing is you must go to class...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COREATLANTIS
• 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:

lots of writing, but its not difficult writing in fact sometimes its fun. not much reading- def. bearable, class discussions can be fun and sometimes he likes to have discussions not relating to anything pertaining to class so its a nice break, helpful and understanding, nice professor

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUSI212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows everything, in every subject area--even other professors admit it. Can be pompous but his breadth of knowledge can spark enthusiasm and inspire students if they're willing. Witty, always keeps class interesting, and is understanding if you don't have a serious music background.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSC306
• 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:

I've taken all of his music courses, and he's my thesis advisor, so I'm a little biased. However, he's amazingly knowledgeable about nearly any topic you can think to talk about, he's clear and informative, and very helpful and friendly. He loves his work, too, which is very important.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty interesting. He sometimes calls on people randomly, which can be annoying. He knows absolutely everything about music history. His tests are very hard, but he curves them a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Brilliant man, probably a tough grader, but always fair. Lots of reading, but if you do it well, you should be fine. I recommend anything w/him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The Atlantis Debate was one of my favorite classes at Colgate- Godwin is a great lecturer and fair grader, and the course topic itself was very interesting

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS211
• 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:

an amazing professor, take anything with him, it will be worth it

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Though he's knowledgeable in his field, he's definitely the worst teacher I've ever had...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUSI211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the smartest man in the world when it comes to music history. This class is soo much fun, tests are tough but the class is interesting, goes by quickly, and work for each class is minimal. Has a tendency to call on people randomly in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CORE130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Made Atlantis Debate harder than you would think. Often times the class seems unstructured, but always went quickly. Interesting some days and boring others. Wears funny glasses, but not a bad teacher at all. Have no idea how he is about music.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSI213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

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Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSI212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

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