Peter Gade - University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Professor: Peter Gade

Department: Journalism

College: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JMC4063
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely lots of work, do all the readings and put a lot of effort in. If you show you care, work hard and talk to him one on one, you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JMC4863
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Capstone is a difficult class, and Gade is a difficult professor. Sometimes he gets off track in lecture and can be condescending, but he's intelligent and (usually) knows what he's talking about. The class is valuable even if he's difficult. Journalism majors HAVE to take it, so just grit your teeth, take notes, participate, and DO THE READING.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JMC5093
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gade is the worst sociopath in a school filled with sociopaths.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JMC4863
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Capstone isn't supposed to be easy, but Gade doesn't make it any bit enjoyable. His lectures are mostly him reminiscing on his past (he is the name-drop king), shouting his theories and if you don't agree with his ideas, he'll talk down to you. I'm sure he means well, but nothing about this class was pleasant.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JMC5083
• 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:

I have taken two classes with this professor. He is great. I got a B for one and an A for the other. He is the best professor I have ever seen. I am an international student, but he made every point so clear that I had no difficulty understanding them. He is extremely helpful. He is a professor of genius!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JMC1001
• 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:

Great professor. You're lucky to learn from him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• 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:

He loves journalism, he is a bit scary at first. He is nice if you talk to him one-on-one. The tests are pretty easy, just go to class and take notes, and read all the newspapers!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not a class for non-journalism majors. In reality, the class should be called 'news writing' instead of 'writing for mass media' as that is what the majority of the class is about.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Friendly on a good day. Doesn't take excuses. Will talk down to you. A lot of busy work. For tests, memorize the lists he puts up in class. Gets sidetracked and repeats stories. Easy to pass, if you do everything and you have an easy lab instructor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely time-consuming, but it is extremely helpful in all areas to learn these basic elements of writing, AP style, etc.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JMC5093
• 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:

Hard as hell.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is insane. Its the gateway class for getting into the journalism college, so you better be ready to put forth some effort. Always go on tangents and sometimes seems to be yelling at the class, but has very clear, interesting lectures and stories to tell. But like I said- this class takes ALOT of time and effort.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JMC
• 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:

Nice guy. good teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only people that hate Prof. Gade are the ones that fail. This is a weedout class. If you can't pass 2033, you won't be able to pass other JMC courses.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst class ever. workload is way too much. talks down to students-- thinks we are all cheaters and plagiarizors. have never felt so emotionally beaten in a class. quizzes are stupid-- you just memorize stupid facts. lab was a complete waste of time. did not learn much for the amount of work for the class. take only if majoring in journalism. AVIOD

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is useful only if you want to be a small town newspaper reporter, forever.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gade is a snob. Really seems to dislike broadcasting students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• 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 class isn't as bad as everyone says it is. It's a lot of work, but not hard by any means. Go to class and do your work and you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• 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:

Gade is intensely egocentric and never stops bragging about his accomplishments, but that said, he's not a bad teacher either. His class can get annoying simply because of his pretensiousness, but it's never boring. Oh, and DON'T MISS HIS CLASS!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JMC2033
• 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:

Gade is something else! He's a little odd and his class will kick your butt! The work load is exhausting (lecture and lab) but after it is all done you will be able to write for any future class you may have. M. Sutherlin is best for lab.