Pamela Hopkins - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Professor: Pamela Hopkins

Department: Communication

College: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have had a few classes with her... they have all been super, super hard. Significantly harder than other professors in the school of communication. A TON more work outside of class than others. Makes you buy her book rather than posting the information on Blackboard which just feels wrong to me but go on and make that money I guess. avoid her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hopkins is very caring about her students and will work with you if you communicate with her. I had several family issues during my time in her class and she worked around my issues and was very concerned. She does grade your speeches strictly, but overall it makes you a better public speaker. Her test are not difficult if you study the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• 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:

Pretty easy class. Hardest part is finding 5 people to watch your speeches. Overall, she is nice and helpful. Ask questions if you have questions, she is always willing to help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hopkins was very difficult for me at first. I took her online class so I missed out on face to face clarification for things. Always read the chapter and her PowerPoints for the discussion boards and quizzes. She is very reasonable when grading your speeches and readily available to answer questions. If you are willing to work she'll help you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

We had: 5 quizzes(6%), 5 exams( Drops Lowest), 2 Speech Critiques(16%), 2 Speech Outlines(10%). Quizzes are easy, just have to watch the speeches. The exams require studying, and reading the chapters throughly. She grades tough on the critiques and outlines, so don't wait to the last minute (it'll show). Overall great teacher!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Completely impossible no study guides and grading scale is very strict for the amount of practice you are given. Makes you buy her book just to use the templates, I wonder why?????

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Where GPA's go to DIE!!!!!! avoid at all cost you've been warned.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM2020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not tell you what will be on the test but just says which chapters it will be. Unless you memorize the textbook word for word you won't do well on the exams. . The questions are meant to trick you. Your grade comes from only tests and one written assignment which she gives no explanation for what grade she gives. Powerpoints are not put online

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM2020
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class cause it was the only communication class that I didn't I have to make a speech. However this is the only way for extra credit. I was less then half point away from passing this class and asked her if I could do anything to raise my grade by 1 point and she told me no because I didn't do the extra credit. Wont be retaking with her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hopkins is a great professor. she genuinely cares about her students and their success. her lectures are filled with energy even on topics that are boring. its a lot of information and takes a lot of studying but she is always willing to help anyone who comes to her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I almost didn't take her because of all the negative reviews on here, but I ended up having no choice. SHE DOES NOT DESERVE ALL THE NEGATIVITY. She was very helpful and willing. The course is challenging but in a good way.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hopkins was very helpful whenever I had any questions. The tests are hard and the assignments take work, but if you pay attention and apply yourself you'll do just fine. Once you figure out what she is looking for it is a fairly easy class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 3387
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't communicate effectively with her students. She doesn't make you feel that she is on your team and want you to succeed. She will ignore questions she doesn't feel like answering and confuse you on assignments and spoken agreements

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't think she wants her students to pass. Tests are WAY too difficult. I studied so much and still had a very hard time passing her class and making a good grade. Be prepared to study excessively if you have to take her, otherwise avoid her if you can.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For a communication class you would think she could communicate effectively with her students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst teacher I have ever had! No feedback as to why you got something wrong. No rhyme or reason for the way she grades. No study guide. Doesn't return emails.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM2020
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a person I think she is great. As a teacher she is horrible. Plan on being tested on videos she shows in class, any discussion in class, and also every line in the book is fair game. Dont even hope for a study guide. And when you get your test back you get 5 minutes to review it and she doesnt even tell you the right answers on the test.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM2410
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Speeches we graded extremely hard. I felt the grading in this course was more on an upper level rather than a 2000 level class. If you enjoy public speaking Dr. Hopkins is a great professor, but for those who are apprehensive about it I did not feel my grade reflected the effort I was putting forward.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Course was harder than I thought. We covered the entire book, and all COMM theories (zzz). PPT presentations could use more explanations instead of just bullets. As is, they are more suited for brick-and-morter classes, not online. Exams and quizzes are hard, and often from material not covered in the books or PPTs. No study guides.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Teacher was absolutely HORRIBLE! Please whatever you do don't take her. If you are signing up for classes take ANYBODY else. If you have her go ahead and drop it if you can. It is the worst class of your life. She does not respond to emails and she does not have any care for her students success in her class at all. All i can say is avoid her!