Larry Whatule - University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Greensburg, PA

Professor: Larry Whatule

Department: Communication

College: University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Greensburg, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ALLCOMM
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Whatule was a great professor. Had him for many classes. The effort you put into his class is the grade you will get out of it. Encourage visiting his office hours.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• 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:

He was one of the best teachers I had in college. Helped and inspired me to get into a career. Very dedicated to his students. Those of you who rated him with a low grade, reread your posting and correct your English. You are college students, for goodness sake!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PUBL1
• 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:

Great Professor. If you respond to his in class discussion and follow his directions and examples you can easily recieve an A or B. Again, if you just talk to him he can help. Always show up for speeches, always always always. And work the camera too, you get bonus points.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PUB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

People really scared me from taking him for public speaking. Although he was tough in the beginning, but later he got easier on grading. All you got to do is, look over his grading sheet, which tells you what he expect in your speech and work by it. No tests or anything, just 4 speeches. Didn?t have to do a lot for the class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM0300
• 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. Whatule is a very good professor. His lectures are VERY straightforward as are his tests and assignments. I would definitely recommend taking him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMRC0520
• 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 Whatule is a good guy I really like him. I really hate his class. He grades hard and it's kind of boring. Attendance isn't really mandatory but you HAVE to go to the speeches. I would not recommend him unless you really want a challenge(or love public speaking).

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMRC0520
• 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:

Had him for Public Speaking. If you work for an A you get a B, if you work for a B you get a C. Grades really hard on speeches. Don't take him. Not real friendly either.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMRC0520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He played favorites. He does teach at a higher level than he should be teaching at. He graded me really tough on my speeches, along with everyone else. Definitely try and take another professor before taking him. Classes are extremely boring and you almost have to go to everyone. He also likes to hear the sound of his own voice.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NVCOM2071
• 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:

WHATULE IS AN OK TEACHER. HES KINDA A PLAIN JANE. TEACHES IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER. MUST STUDY FOR QUIZZES AND TESTS. HES KINDA OF HARD ON GRADING PAPERS. BUT OUT OF ALL THE COMMUNICATION TEACHERS HE IS PROB. THE BEST. CLASSES ARE BORING AS CRAP.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• 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:

He's great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PUBLICSPK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Teachs this class as a GRADUATE School Level Professor eventhough we'r just Undergradts. Very anal at grading. He is organized and asks us too much to do for a PS class. I spend more time in preparing & typing for this class than anyothers. He's cool, yet i still recommend u taking a different PS professor (u have two other options).

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Whatule is a great teacher. He's interested in his students, he realizes that everyone is someone. He will help you with anything, he is friendly and intelligent. You have to love him, he's a great professor and teacher. I still miss his classes! Plus, awkwardly shy about some topics, it's so funny! =)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMMPROCESS
• 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:

Whatule is hands down the best teacher i have ever had during my entire school career. he is very intellectual, knows how to get info across to the students, and enjoys what he does. I learned so much from his class. B4 each test, he gives a study guide--do it, and u will ace his tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PUBLICSPEAKING
• 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:

So I go into this class expecting the worse from what people have told me. I compltely dissagree. This dude is cool as heck. He grades hard but if you follow the rubric and dont forget stuff you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PUBLICSPEAKING
• 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:

This guy is awesome!! Very nice and clear, a little tough on grading though...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMMUNICATION
• 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. Whatule is the best teacher hands down. He makes the material easy to learn and definately makes class interesting. He is a mentor and a good man and anybody would be a fool not to take one of his classes. PS, the hand gestures are great

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM
• 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:

Who wouldn't want to have class with Larry J?!?!? He's tough but fair, classes are super interesting, and his wardrobe is outstanding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SMALLGROUP
• 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:

If you don't like working in groups- this class isn't for you. There is alot of busy work throughout the semester. Good Professor, provides you with study guides for the test and note taking is very clear in his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PUBSPEAK
• 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:

Good professor. Tough on the speechs. Very nice.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ONE
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I had him for public speaking, and even though I am paranoid of talking and being around people, he made it easy for me. I sometimes felt that I bought the book for nothing though, since he'd go on at length about the stuff in there in his lectures...