Bren Murphy - Loyola University Chicago

Professor: Bren Murphy

Department: TBD

College: Loyola University Chicago

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She links the material back to daily issues which makes the class more interesting. Lots of great discussions. There were weekly quizzes and three exams (a standard one, a take-home, and a group presentation) + 2 case studies which were relatively easy but required lots of reading which it makes it unnecessarily difficult sometimes. Tough grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Murphy is amazing! Her lectures are relative to everyday life and she's funny, only complaint is that her tests are difficult as she expects a lot. Really sweet and really passionate about what she does. 11/10 would take again

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WSGS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bren is a very good teacher who is passonate about activism relating to gender. The tests are take home so you can really learn while taking the test instead of scrambling to write as much as you can in an hour.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! She honestly cares about her students, both in and out of the classroom, and her lectures were fascinating and very relevant to everyday life. Her section of COMM 175 focuses on interesting/relevant aspects of communication, unlike the history of COMM taught in other sections. Highly recommended; would definitely take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WSGS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor OM IS THE BEST. Her exams are pretty heavy, but honestly, she is the best. Weekly quizzes on heavy reading, but she makes this class so understandable and realistic. Just amazing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WSGS201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

LOVE BREN. took her for wsgs201. super easy A as long as you do the readings (which granted, there are a lot of). I got an A+ in this class and it was probably my easiest. gives weekly quizzes which are surprisingly hard but only 5 questions and dont count for much. and she drops the lowest one. final is take home. DEF take her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought this intro class would be easy and obvious. It was not. Dr. OM completely changed the way I think about communication. It's been over a year since I've taken this course and I'm still thinking about it. Solid choice.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WSGS201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's awesome. Indeed, she makes you read and is very specific, however, if you participate and go to her study sessions you will for sure do great. She's such a sweetheart. Very open-minded, caring, and wants the best for her students. She gives a quiz every week just general 5 questions on the TONS of reading, but it's manageable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WSGS330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my third class with Dr. OM and totally worth it. She's not about vague theory but about how critical thinking makes you a more thoughtful and engaged human being. She's very caring but don't expect things to be handed to you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMUN297
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course in children's storytelling was awesome. I learned a lot, had a blast, and I think about it all the time. Made a difference in how I see children's literature.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM215
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was my second course with Dr. OM and once again it was excellent. Her section is harder than most but we actually think! She covers a wide range of topics and invites us to contribute. It totally changed the way I see communication. Teachers like this are the reason I came to a Jesuit university.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While I loved the first and second parts of the course, I absolutely hated the third part of the course. It seemed like a complete waste of time. Not to mention that Dr. Murphy doesn't do the best job of keeping lecture appropriately stimulating. I wish she had a better understanding of our cultural dynamic as a unique generation from hers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bren is my GIRL! If you put in the effort, she will put in double. Set up multiple study sessions outside class, always answered emails, and was fun to talk to during office hours. Readings get LOOOOONG but honestly worth it. Her 5 question reading quizzes are annoying, but are only worth 3% each.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Murphy is one of the most amazing teachers I've ever had. She makes communication so interesting by connecting theory to everyday events, public issues, and big ideas. She's funny and really wants you to learn. Hard tests but she gives extensive study guides, reviews in class, and even schedules outside reviews. Take everything she teaches!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Murphy is a good professor who knows a lot about communication. She can be somewhat degrading of students and expects a lot in your answers on tests. There is a pretty significant amount of reading and frequent quizzes. If you do the work, it's an easy A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite profs here at LUC! Tests are on the tougher side and there can be a lot of reading at times, but its worth it because she is an amazing prof with really fun lectures. If you don't understand something, definitely go to office hours! She is very helpful and just wants to see her students learn and succeed. Definitely take her!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great class but a very hard grader. weekly quizzes that require a lot of reading and three exams that make up most of your grade

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Murphy is one of the best teachers ever. If she feels her class isn't understanding something or needs extra help for the test, she is eager to meet with groups outside of class, and makes it fun. She treats her students as equals. Take advantage of office hours!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class may seem like easy common sense, but the quizzes and exams require more studying than you'd think. Very cool and likable teacher who will help you out if you need it. Weekly quizzes based on reading that are super easy and a few take home exams. The service learning is honestly the most annoying part of class but she's understanding.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved professor murphy. She's conversational and witty. My only advice is to take advantage of her office hours and ask any questions you might possibly have. She's an over all very caring person who wants to encourage you to think outside of the box. Please take her.