Carla Harrell - Old Dominion University

Professor: Carla Harrell

Department: TBD

College: Old Dominion University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 200S
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was by far my favorite professor at ODU. She loves her job and I know this by the enthusiasm she show when teaching. She makes it easy for you to remember lessons because she makes everything into a conversation and includes personal details. These details will help a lot on the test so Id advise you dont miss class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM200S
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is my favorite professor at ODU. Super caring and sweet, and a REALLY good teacher. I recommend her over ALL teachers. Makes learning the course very easy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM200S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only one paper, 3 tests and final is not cumulative, Professor Harrell is very good at what she does! Very helpful outside of class, and considerate; she knew nearly everyones name in the lecture!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM200S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVE Carla Harrell. She makes everyone feel so respected and valued. Her lectures are awesome, her assignments are enjoyable (as far as homework can be enjoyable), she's organized. Just awesome.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM200S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I honestly wish that I had found Professor Harrell sooner! The tests are fair game if you pay attention and study! Shes so knowledgeable and caring, I requested her as my advisor! Her lectures are relatable and she gives realistic examples that help you remember the material for the test! Signing up for another one of her classes now! Take her!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM200S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's provides excellent examples on her lectures and interacts with the class. She has homework on discussion board that is worth a grade! Most of the study guides she gives out is applied material on test so its definitely NOT the direct definitions. She does NOT take LATE homework. If you show you up, you understand all of the material.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM315W
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

2 blogs a week, 2 exams, and 2 papers throughout the semester. I thought it was easy for an intensive writing course. One paper is a 1000 words and the other is 5-7 pages. The exams are a little tough, maybe I should've read the material. Only used the book for the exam. Good teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM200S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Harrell is a great professor! Even though attendance isn't 'mandatory', if you don't attend class you will not have her notes because she does not post them on BB. If you study her study guides that she posts, there is no way not to get an A. Overall, pretty easy class and I learned a lot!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM200S
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harrell is an amazing professor who absolutely loves what she does. Although attendance isn't required I recommend going, tests are 50% from the book and 50% from lecture. She keeps the lectures lively and interactive. It was a very nice introduction into the communications field. Take her, follow the instructions, get an A, have a ball.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 200S
• 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:

Mrs. Harrell is definitely a talker so get ready to listen. The classes were fun to me, she's not some monotone teacher, she definitely has a bursting personality. Seems scary but just talk to her :).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

LOVED THIS CLASS. Professor Harrell is amazing, you will love this class and communication by the time it is over.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was good, but a tough grader when it came to the paper. Should have been an easy A class but got a B because of how tough she was with the paper, and I've never gotten below an A on any paper

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM200
• 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:

Very clear about what we would have to do for the class. She was extremely knowledgeable and the material was relatable. As long as you show up to class and complete the study guide, there is nothing on the test that'll be new. Great teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE HER AND THIS CLASS! Her lectures are interesting, and she likes to interact with the class. Idk if the tests were super easy or I was just in love with it, but I got 98s and 100s on the tests. She is easy to listen and relate to, fairly grades papers, and overall makes my commute worth it. I want to take every class she teaches! Get the book

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM200S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor. Go to class because the tests are half from the text and half from the notes that she does not post online. Do the study guide and the tests will be a breeze.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 200S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's tough but I learned a lot. Her syllabus spells out what you have to do. Do the blackboard discussions and use the study guides.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM315W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Literally the worst course I've taken. She's super vague. Wish I would have taken it with another professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

During her lectures she talks about rugby and her husband a lot. She pretends to care about her students, but she's not helpful. In conclusion, don't take her class. :(

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM315W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harrell is a great teacher! Her lectures are interesting and the blog topics are interesting. This is a "W" class so it is writing intensive, there are 2 blogs due weekly or biweekly, and 2 major writing projects. AMAZING TEACHER!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM315W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Harrell did an amazing job leading the first online offer of this course. MUST READ the text for the midterm and final. Papers are easy but take time so just plan and do good work and you'll have no problem getting an A in this class. Its very interesting and you get to apply your own life experiences to the course.