Kathy Adams - California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Professor: Kathy Adams

Department: Communication

College: California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although this course is a lot of work, it is 1000% worth taking. Dr. Adams is an amazing professor who loves teaching her knowledge. I did a lot of personal growth through this class. There are no tests, just a few essays and quizzes. 10/10 recommend!!! Everything is perfectly maple out in the sylly. I saved all my work until last minute & got A's

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love, admire and respect Dr. Adams. It is so easy to tell that she is incredibly passionate about her work. She will make you work for your grade BUT with that being said she gave SO much *extra credit* this past semester AND let us have note cards for our tests. Excellent teacher and mentor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, but difficult when it comes to exams. The way she teaches can be confusing, but she is really passionate!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM162
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I will always be in complete awe of Dr. Adams, she is one teacher i can look back and say made a huge difference in my learning experience. If you want an easy good grade, don't take her, you aren't worthy of hr instruction anyways. But if you want to truly challenge yourself and actually learn, DO IT!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM162
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Adams is a rockstar in my eyes! She's so incredibly intelligent and genuinely cares about each of her students. Her classes are not for the faint of heart (lots of reading and writing) BUT they are totally worth it. She is inspiring, and has pushed me while still being encouraging. Highly recommend for Comm majors!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Adams is my favorite professor. Her knowledge of the field is apparent and shows her passion in lectures. Go to office hours as much as you need them for your application logs and papers. The logs are especially important to your grade. I did not find tests too difficult, but I always went to class. Engage in discussions and you will learn lots!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM162
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved this class! Adams has become my new favorite professor here at state. Get the book and be prepared to read and write a lot, but after taking this class it will give you a new perspective on your interpersonal relationships. I couldn't imagine any other professor better for this class. Totally worth all of the work and time!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED HER!!!!! This class is a lot of work but if you actually show up to every class and turn every assignment in then you'll get a good grade. She is more than happy to help out and has a great way of getting you to understand what she's teaching. I would definitely take her again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Adams is a very smart Professor who knows her information, however, she made it very difficult to understand what she was teaching. Her tests and essays are very difficult, and if you need to take this class and professor please show up to class every day and read all the material throughly. I don't recommend taking this class with a full schedule.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super freaking brilliant!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

Read the book! It's a tough but important class for Comm. Majors. Definitely became a better writer from this class. She's a pretty good teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM3
• 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:

Didn't like the way she taught. She wouldn't give clear instructions and would take off points for dumb things. She was cool at first but then got very picky!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hope you like to write!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM3
• 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:

This class requires a lot of work. She grades easy on the oral speech, but is picky with written outlines. But, if you email her the outline beforehand, she edits it for you. This class was a lot more work than I had anticipated. But, I ended up with an A in the class. It's not hard, but if you don't do the work, it's easy to fail.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing! She grades extremely easy and is very lenient on the speeches. There are two tests but you you can use one page of hand written notes...overall easy class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

Demanding but in a good way. Pushes her students to reach a higher level then where they are now. Sows great interest in all her students. Sense of humor. Awesome teacher :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

Wonderful teacher! The BEST in the COMM department. You MUST pull your own weight to get the best experience! Read everything and be in class and you will be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

Highly recommend Dr. Adams! Passionate about teaching and class material. Class lectures are masterfully directed class discussions to help you understand and apply to your life. Great sense of humor--very quick to help. You learn a lot, but you must pull your weight. She knows you by name. Excellent teacher!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMMTHEO
• 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:

Wow! She's great. I think of all the Communication professors, she's the one who most loves teaching AND cares about the politics of identity. I get tired of hearing Fraternity examples and sports examples and "he" examples. It's so nice to have a prof who includes the "rest of us." Stop by her office for office hours. Her chats are amazing!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

Dr. Adams is very demanding but does and excellent job on working with her students. She treats everyone with a lot of respect and is more than willing to help you. If you aren't the type of student that likes to put forth the effort than do not take her!