John Theobald - University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Professor: John Theobald

Department: Communication

College: University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMN10V
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

CMN Major requirement. Tough class. Weekly videos, readings, quizzes. Never did readings. Quizzes hard. Midterms not too challenging. A lot of work. Some professors like Yegiyan, Bell lectures LONG!! Opened my eyes to other professors in department. Took CMN101 as well same quarter. Upper Division CMN101 less work than CMN10V!! Nice curve final

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMN1OV
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Every week quizzes

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMN1OY
• 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:

Online course so not much is to be said about his teaching style, as he isn't the one teaching. As far as facilitating, the course is graded way too hard, with averages hovering at a C. That's almost unbelievable to me given the subject matter. SHOULD be an easy course. Interesting, easy to digest. Both professors and TA's are callous, unwilling.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMN140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. I took his four hour class and it was pretty interesting. Tests are based on curves (most of the time) so even if you get a B on the test you might get an A in the class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMN142
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class consists of 3 exams, mc & offers extra credit(make sure you do it!) gives you the study guide on the 1st day of class for readings, make sure you do it & understand his readings b/c he doesnt go over them in lecture, its totally on you, must attend lecture b/c itll be on the exam, good class, not too difficult, just READ & STUDY!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is one of those profs where you have to show up and do the work. If you do, you will have an easy A. He literally gives you study guides with the exact questions he's going to ask about the book reading. Lectures can be LONG but you must pay attention because nothing's posted online. Good lecturer and EASY tests as long as you put in the work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMN10
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is completely online, a bunch of video lectures, online quizzes, articles, a term project & 2 exams that you take in person. It's not that difficult but you have to do a lot of work and get decent scores on the quizzes. It's not an easy intro. Class, you do have to work for the A but it's pretty mellow as long as you do the work+study guide.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has the tendency to make a short story super long. He could have just post everything online instead wasting 2,3 hours talking about things aren't really related and then an hour of something actually important. Not an easy A unless you actually bought three books and read them. Materials aren't too bad just he really test you on the details.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRS004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This NFL seminar was pretty boring, but it's an easy p/np 2 units. A movie, a group presentation and a group essay (weird). Theobald's pretty chill, just wasn't too clear on assignment guidelines. But once we figured out what we were doing he was lenient about criteria. Lots of "frat bro" types take this class, so if you don't like that beware.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMN10
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of readings, lectures and quizzes, easily the second hardest class I have had in college so far and this for the basic course (cmn 10V at UC Davis). The term project was bizarre to say the least, and for an online class, too much of everything from lectures to readings for online if not all classes if you dont feel like working dont take him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Theobald does not make the class very difficult but you do have to do the study guide and read the books he assigns or else you will not pass. It is doable to read all three books. I would highly recommend him as long as you have the time for it because it is not an easy A. 3 multiple choice exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a decent experience with him. He's not the most engaging professor I've ever had, but he's not terrible either. Lectures feel longer than they are, and as long you do the study guide; youll be able to pass the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

NO HW, grade is three multiple choice exams (fifty questions each). He provides study guides, and you must do them to have any chance of passing. The material is very simple, but the exam questions require that you fill them out, and even then, you must have read the books (three total). Overall he's awesome, just don't expect an easy A or B.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMN146
• 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 love Theobald so much. I took 148 with him over the summer and had such a great experience that I decided to take 146 with him fall quarter. I received A's in both courses; just fill out the study guides and take notes in class and you're guaranteed an A. Very easy class and wonderful professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMN146
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is a self taught type of class you have to do the STUDY GUIDE! He doesn't go over the book/articles. He's really cool though but a tough course, in the sense that you have to dedicate your time to it, if you want an easy class, this is not the one. An A is possible but you'll have to work for it. Good class and would recommend just make time.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read & do study guides - grade is "easy" to get as long as you do the work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• 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 love Theobald. He's a great professor and I learned so much from this class. Get ready to read interesting books. I can't recommend him enough.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good class! Although it feels more like economics (without math) than communications. He is interesting and shows a lot of videos! You must read to pass the class. 3 tests and 3 opportunities for extra credit! His teaching style is kind of like he's on a Ted Talk. It's funny when he mentions his ex-wife Virginia. Would recommend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FRS01
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not so good about Finance but with Theobald it is very clear. i won't say simple but you can easyly got B

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CMN148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very straight forward. Three exams- 50 questions. Gives 2 points extra credit. He makes the topics interesting. Would recommend taking him! Go to class and read the book and you'll do fine.