Sarah Menke-Fish - American University, Washington, DC

Professor: Sarah Menke-Fish

Department: Communication

College: American University, Washington, DC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Menke-Fish is an exceptionally nice and energetic human being. I was totally uninterested in the material, but I still found her class highly enjoyable because of her personality. She grades very leniently and directions on assignments are often unclear. But neither of these things ever negatively impacted anyone in my class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Menke-Fish is a terrific and inspiring professor. She truly cares about her students. Her enthusiasm and passion can be a little off-putting for some, as it was for me at first. Yet, as I got to know her, I realized that her positive energy is authentic and not forced at all.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Menke-Fish! She's so helpful and gives great feedback on projects. She's super energetic and loves teaching. She has great resources and can seriously hook you up with internships and projects outside of the university. Really flexible if you ask! Also, the textbooks for Vis Lit are in the course reserves, so no biggie if you can't buy them!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Menke-Fish is one of the sweetest people I have ever met and I am so happy with my decision to take her class this semester. She sets high expectations for her students, but she is with you each step of the way eager to help. If you don't come to class she will call you and ask if you are okay, genuinely concerned.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• 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:

Prof. Menke-Fish is by far the greatest professor I have had at AU so far. She is so committed to her students and classes and she shows it both in and outside of the classroom. She wants to see her students succeed, and pushes them beyond their comfort zone to teach them such exciting and interesting topics. If you have the chance, take her class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• 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:

She takes some getting used to as she's very energetic and can be a little vague on instructions, but once you do she's one of the best professors. Put the time and effort into her class, and you'll get a lot out of it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear with instructions and homework

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• 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:

BEST CLASS I'VE EVER HAD AT AU AND BEST PROFESSOR EVER! TAKER HER AND IGNORE ALL OTHER BAD COMMENTS.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor i have ever had at AU. You will learn a lot in this class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely unclear with instructions and homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM635
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Some professors teach as a job just to pay bills, but she shares her passion and infuses it in her students. She knows her field and is one of the few professors that will try to help you outside of the classroom with networking. I'd highly recommend taking one of her courses, not just for an "easy" grade, but to learn from a great teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• 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:

You'll get out of it as much (if not more) than you put into it. The woman will hook you up if you ask.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of my favorite classes. We got to go outside the classroom to field trips, museums. Very fun. Learned a lot. This class is a subject I was already into prior and held prior experience to some of the basics that we learned (photoshop, video editing, etc). Group members were hard to meet up sometimes though, which is my only gripe.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very fun professor. Enthusiastic and energetic despite the early hour. She tries to get you excited and interested and it was a very interesting course. Fairly easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• 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:

Menke-Fish, despite the wierd name, is really fun. Very enthusiastic, and hands-on. You learn a lot about making your own film, photo, design project. Few lectures, mostly projects, which are fun. HAS LOTS OF CONNECTIONS. She got me a job on the field at a Redskins/Steelers Monday Night game. She also likes field trips. Great class, great prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class was completely pointless. There was absolutely no organization; there was a syllabus but she didn't stick to it at all. Gave too many group projects that are hard to organize with people's schedules, and expected us to know a lot of things she never told us. Inconsistent grader, and classes were useless, she just rambled on about nothing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was an okay class. Group projects are not fun when it is tough for group to meet. Somewhat hard to get into a creative groove. Typically not a hard grader but inconsistent in getting grades back quickly. Some stuff in class interesting, some boring. It was a block which probably made it worse. Decent but not great professor. Same for course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was seriously the easiest class ever. All we did was watch old movie clips, old music videos, random/fun documentaries, etc. We had a few quizzes on some chapters, but only like 5 out of 25 chapters. She canceled our final b/c no one wanted to take it. Our projects were more fun than hard. Eaaaaaasy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class had absolutely no direction or organization. She arbitrarily lectured about various current events or other random things. Very inaccessible and not very helpful if you ask questions. Projects and tests are easy to do well on. Overall, it's a good class to just sit back and relax in while zoning in and out.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

The movies make class go by quickly and her discussions are fun. But she WILL use you and dangle opportunities in front of you. Just don't put any faith in her or her "connections" and you'll be fine.