Ernest Wiggins - University of South Carolina

Professor: Ernest Wiggins

Department: TBD

College: University of South Carolina

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wiggins is very rude and uncaring. He will embarrass you in front of the whole class if he thinks you didn't write enough on a bonus assignment. When someone gets up to go to the bathroom he will make a comment or will stop talking until you leave the classroom, making it very awkward. He is a very tough grader and gives no feedback.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Wiggins. I took him for 506 and 599. For 506 he can be somewhat of a tough grader on the reaction papers you have to do, but that's only because he is so clear about what he wants. He has a very understated sense of humor, and is willing to hep you get to where you need to be if you ask him. He wants you to get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

avoid at all costs!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did well in his class and got an A+ in 506, but he was very tough in another class I had him in. He alternates between passive aggressive and outright aggressive. He stormed out once because a guy came in late and told us we'd go to jail if someone picked up a graded paper for a friend. A major jerk, in emails and in person. Take someone else.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JOUR573
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He cares that you grasp the subject material, but the material itself is boring, and the required readings are often long and dry. Creates solid class environment that is inclusive and non-political.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wiggins loved what he was teaching, but he made it hard for us to love it as students. He is extremely vague, giving little to no direction on the final exam nor the 5 papers you do throughout the course. If you are a great writer and good at interpreting figurative elements, then you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unless you say exactly what he has in mind, even if you back up your answer, you're lucky if you get a B. Grades off of 5 papers and a final and most are struggling in the class. Not something I'll use in my career either. Didn't learn a thing. Also, way too sarcastic.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JOUR311
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class because I was really excited about the topic, 'Women and Minorities in the Mass Media', and he honestly ruined it for me. He's very sarcastic, only gives good grades if you say exactly what he wants to hear, and was very hard to communicate with. Only take if you absolutely have to.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JOUR311
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is tolerable. The lectures can be interesting & as long as you pay attention & take notes in class, you'll do fine. I will warn you that there are 3 blue book tests & they can be pretty tedious. As long as you're thorough & concise with your answers, you'll do well. He is a tough grader regarding essays (2) so be sure you know the material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JOUR291
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wiggins is a really, really great teacher who knows what he's talking about and will help you improve. He's a little intimidating but talk to him in class, go to his office, he's a really great person and outstanding professor-the kind you would want to keep up with and go back to when you need a reference. take 291 with him and you won't regret it

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LSTD
• 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:

He prefers a 2.9 on the easiness scale, But I give him a 5. simply out, all you have to do is show up and pay attention. He's the type of professor that makes you want to change your major just to take more of his classes... His tests look verbose but they are funny.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JOUR335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very strict grader, but definitely knows his stuff and is good-natured and friendly to those who treat him with respect. Reporting assignments often involve finances or statistics, so make sure you triple-check your numbers. If you pay attention to what he asks of you and at least know basic AP style, you should be okay.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JOUR506
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was weary going into it because most of my friends had him for 201 and I heard stories. I didn't think he was too awful. I wouldn't take 506 with him if you can avoid it, it's a very odd topic. A lot of writing, but it wasn't too hard. He's a very strict grader as others have said. Didn't start taking attendance until too many people were skipping.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JOUR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only reason you should not take the course is if you are lazy, and do not want to put forth the effort in studying. Wiggins made the class very interesting and enjoyable. Although class was okay, the test were ridiculous. Be prepared to study or you are going to fail. Also, the best way to study for his test is a study group!!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JOUR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

RUN!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JOUR202
• 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:

Wiggins is smart but man is he tightly wound. I had him in the fall and it was a nightmare. I even went to see the dean at one point because his tests were so hard and not one person made over a C on one of them. He followed a girl yelling at her down the hall. Be prepared to know that textbook!!! Every quiz comes straight from the chapter summary!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JOUR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wiggins is very knowledgable and was always extremely helpful to me when I approached him. Yes, his tests are unusual and can be nerve racking. However, his tests also recite the notes from class VERBATIM. If you don't do well in this class, blame yourself...not Wiggins.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JOUR201
• 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:

Very hard grader.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JOUR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Wiggins is a nice man and a knowledgeable professor. The problems just comes in with his tests/exams. They're all fill in the blank, narrative format. In 13 yrs of Ed I've NEVER had to take that style format -- EVER! It's really ridiculous actually. Even the people in the office have been hearing about it. My advice: take someone else!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JOUR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Before you read my opinion, let me just tell you to take someone else. Mr. Wiggins is a nice person and a knowledgeable professor. The problems comes in with his tests. The format is all fill in the blank, narrative format. Who the hell does that? NEVER in 13 yrs of ED have I EVER had to take one of those type tests. It's really ridiculous.