Richard Katula - Northeastern University

Professor: Richard Katula

Department: Communication

College: Northeastern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMN410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Katula was awesome. Took him for Rhetorical Criticism. He was great. Midterm exam was fair. Prepares you very well. Always willing to help. Two papers were also required. You could combine the first paper with the second paper. If you are between grades and you show up and participate, he'll raise your grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He talks the whole class period, so don't expect any participation. Lectures are generally very poorly structured and it can be hard to follow his thoughts which lead me to space out, even though I'm very interested in classics, philosophy and the history of rhetoric. Sometimes he spoke to students in a demeaning way, which was discouraging.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I can not understand how he is getting good reviews. He created a really hostile classroom environment, and never opened up for discussion. He would criticize people's pronunciation IN FRON OF THE WHOLE CLASS in a really disrespectful and demeaning manner. I hated going to his classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love this guy!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMN310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

amazing professor!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Seriously awesome guy -- is def. not out of touch as a previous comment suggested...a classic academic. Class is interesting...sounds boring but he makes it fun...def. a good one for poli. sci. and sociology students as well. Will help you out as much as you want out of class - tests are okay. Overall great class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. K is truly a treat -- really funny guy, so helpful outside of class and just overall awesome! He's always looking to improve his courses - def not one of those lame duck type of professors!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RHETTHEORY
• 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:

Katula changed my life. He is the most amazing teacher. The class was interesting and the way he set it up was perfect. This class showed me what college is about, best course i've ever taken. He is always willing to help you and just wants you to get the most out of what he is teaching. He's unbelievable!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMN410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the most interesting material, but he makes the class enjoyable. He's very helpful and extremely intelligent. Not too hard of a grader and he's just started teaching the class in a new way, so he's open and flexible. Midterm, Final exam, group oral report and 2 papers...not too much work

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMN310
• 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:

The material itself isn't the easiest, nor the most interesting, but somehow Dr.Katula makes the class really enjoyable. He's so passionate about the subject that it really makes going to class worthwhile. I've already learned so much and it's only Oct. He definitely expects you to think critically and enjoy the material as much as he does though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICALRHETO
• 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:

Professor Katula is one of the most intelligent Professors I've had at NU. he knows everything about his topics and he is genuinely passionate about what he teaches. It's not a class you should expect an automatic A in but you will learn a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Katula is a great guy- but he's very myopic about rhetoric. He loves the topic, loves his opinions etc. So... in your papers, give his opinions back to him in your own words and you'll do well. Not a super difficult class - just try to act awake and interested and it'll pass quickly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is brilliant in his field and loves the topics. However, he expects everyone will too. If you go talk to him he will be helpful. His tests are hard though. He wrote the book so if you read it you will get all the info you need.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMN410AND310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i had him for classic and criticisim...loves the topic but out of touch w/teaching. If he doesnt bring his notes to class..he will prolly tell you the wrong info in his lectures..go by the book and u will be fine but he only gives 4 major grades for each class and curves the tests his own wierd way

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

out of touch

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICAL
• 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:

Really good Prof. very inteligent and clear on assignments.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICAL
• 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:

He loves what he teaches, but he expects you to love it to. If you like the subject, he's an awesome prof.