Eric Meyer - University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Professor: Eric Meyer

Department: Journalism

College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR425
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most valuable class in my major. Lots of work, but covers lots of ground -- and he knows his stuff and cares about students, even though that might not seem apparent as first. Don't fall behind. He'll give you a chance to re-do almost everything, and if you don't blow off projects, you should do fine in the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JOUR425
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the three best professors I had at UIUC. Highly knowledgeable. Yes, he's tough and seems like he expects a lot from students. In actuality, he's tough because you're not going to learn this material in this much detail anywhere else. Dedicate time now to build a foundation and you will excel. Available out of class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JOURN199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's good at what he does but he's stuck in a specific design mode. Learn to do things his way to get the grade. Talks a lot and tends to rub people the wrong way. Crits are meh, somethings are interesting and helpful but mostly it's his design aesthetic you're trying to meet. I probably wouldn't take another class with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JOUR199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for a discovery course, and he wasn't as organized as I would've liked. We had to put together a website and cover the 2012 election with another class. His instruction was scattered, and though it was an easy class, I'm not sure if I got much out of it. He shared what journalism was like and taught HTML to us. He's pretty hilarious, though

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JOUR425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despite the difficulty, Meyer really knows his stuff. The material in 425 is extremely useful. Plus, Meyer is freaking hilarious. Some people get upset by his funny, blunt critiques, but if you chill out and laugh along it's actually a fun class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JOUR425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of work, but you really learn a lot -- more than you do in almost any other class. Professor is very approachable and helpful in one-on-one situations, but students who aren't willing to work will really hate his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JOUR425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Sorry, I'm the below commenter, I just screwed up the whole number rating part... this is more like it. You learn a lot of extremely valuable things, you don't realize how much fun it can be because you are working at such a fast pace. Just tough it out and do the best you can.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JOURN425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pompous, arrogant, impressed with his own ideas and has an inability to explain concepts clearly. I went in for help time and again and the only "help" he offered was telling me my project looked equivalent to a person "with his coat on backwards." VERY unconstructive. Critical but offers no real suggestions to improve. Drove me away from journalis

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JOUR360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a mixed bag. On the one hand, he's a bit abrasive and can definitely rub people the wrong way. On the other hand, he definitely is skilled at his field and knows what he's talking about. Also, he will answer any questions that students have.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JOURN360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Loves to hear himself talk.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JOUR360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was kind of scary. I was afraid he would yell at us all of the time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JOUN360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He may have a unique teaching style, but he's by far one of my favorite profs from U of I

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JOURN360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst. Teacher. Ever.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JOURN360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculous teaching style - abrasive and unclear.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JOURN360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I worked myself silly, but I actually kind of liked it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JOURN360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class was a lot of work but really fun. Meyer is funny