Nate Brown - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Nate Brown

Department: Communication

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMST35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Very knowledgeable in communications and clear on expectations/grading material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM21
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nate is a passionate and amazing professor. He teaches debate and argumentation in a clear and interesting way. He gives great feedback and I left this class feeling like I learned a valuable skill for the rest of my life. The textbook is necessary but it is only 40 bucks! Definitely take Nate if you want to learn new things.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMST21
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brown's Argumentation course is a MUST! I absolutely love this class! If you do the reading, the homework assignments will be a breeze! He flawlessly teaches you to recognize fallacious statements & respond accordingly. Advice: VOLUNTEER to judge debates (extra credit). I respect that he calls ppl out when they don't put in the effort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM22
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is really fun and educational on how to be a good debater. Makes you step out of your comfort zone and test your limits. Very flexible only graded on participation and works well with your schedule. This is the only class that doesn't feel like a burden. Opinions and discussions are welcome and respected and it is a safe space always.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM35
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The syllabus you get is great. READ IT. It tells you everything you need to know about how he wants you to do the assignments. I took an online class, so reading the book is mandatory. Read, follow instructions, write in detail, and you will get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In all honesty, he really over complicates the class. The outlines for the individual speeches and the group debates were just too much in terms of trying to put it all together. The group debates are expected to be done his way which I felt he didn't explain too much about it. I retook this class with Prof Andrade and it was so much easier!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an easy grader for speech delivery and is clear about what he wants. The cons about this professor is the service learning assignment that is MANDATORY. You have to drive to one of his speech and debate competitions and stay like 6 hours. Some of these drives were over 50 miles away from SMC. Its crazy. And if you dont do that you wont pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Brown's Com 35 class is really straight forward and simple. Participation matters, which means responding to discussion posts. 3 exams, assignments and discussions based on lectures and reading material. A little late when responding to emails, but provides good information and material to make you successful in his class. Take him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM35
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took professor brown's online winter comm studies 35 class and I enjoyed it. If you actually do the work, which isn't too much, and study for the tests, you should get an A. The assignments were super easy but the tests were a little difficult so be prepared to read the notes and study.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM35
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. Srict late policy. Willing to work with you (answers emails etc)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMST35
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Brown is a great Professor. He is very in tune with his students. His feedback is very helpful and clear so you know exactly what it is you need to pay more attention to. He will take the extra time to make sure you understand the material. I would love to take another one of his classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took his 6 week online class which was super straightforward. There were a lot of assignments but they were enjoyable! The tests overall were easy, all the answers were from the book. He gave really good feedback and was very clear about his expectations on assignments. I would definitely recommend his class and would take him again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM21
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor out there. Teaches argumentation and coaches the speech and debate team. He's caring, kind, a good teacher and a good man. I will stay in touch with Nate long after I'm done at SMC.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is crucial and counts for 1/10 of your Grade. The assignments are clearly given, and he provides good feedback as long as you are looking for it. He is passionate about the course and respects student's opinions and input.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARUME11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brown teaches intellectual integrity. Class arms you with tools to navigate social conflict respectfully, logically and honestly. He's brilliant but also patient, straightforward and funny, which makes the class dynamic fun. The discussions were so stimulating that wed run out of time, and people would still want to voice their opinions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMST35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His online communication studies class is exceptional. I missed signing in on the first day and he let me stay. I am extremely grateful because I can say for certain that this has been one of my favorite college courses to date. Some of the assignments require a partner and they allow you to explore relationships with those close to you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMST22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nate Brown is a good man and a great teacher. Take his classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! I really learned how to make good speeches in front of everybody and this made me more confident. He gives great feed back. At the beginning you will be scared for your first speech but after that you will get use to it! Great teacher!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COM21
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took him last semester and he is an amazing professor! I passed with an A and didn't even have to take the final. He offers extra credit for attending off campus debates/speeches. He is very clear, respectable and a fair grader. The people who didn't do well were the people who were not good communicators to begin with! Debates were tons of fun!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMST21
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Nate Brown is a fantastic teacher. He's my professor and debate coach and I can say he's one of my favorite teachers. He's smart, funny, a good man, and great communicator. He cares about his students and his team, and goes out of his way to help. If you need to take Comms, take Nate.