Matthew Nesvisky - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Matthew Nesvisky

Department: TBD

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had him for Literary Journalism years back. Tough prof but easy and interesting class. A friend had him for regular journalism and he actually had to witness and write about a "conflict". Ummm, that's kinda something I'd wanna avoid...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WRI211
• 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:

If you thought you anything about Journalism before stepping into Dr. N's class, prepare to be wrong. The man has an almost supernatural grasp of news and will teach you to see beyond what is printed. He's tough as blazes, but accurate. His classes aren't for the easily offended. If you want to get good, spend a semester with him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WRI320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never take anything he says personally. He's one of the toughest profs around and his honesty is refreshing. His evaluations are precise and accurate. Where other profs guarded your feelings, Dr. N will give you an accurate assessment. If you listen, you will grow exponentially. The man knows news and he knows A&E writing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRI320
• 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:

Great professor. He is a tough grader but once you get past your ego and listen to what he is saying, you'll find your articles turn out much better.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WRI211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This Prof. will send you out weekly do cover a story for a beat. Which is hard doing it on your own. Also expects you to read the New Y Times daily. Don't take him unless you want to be a journalist.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WRI211
• 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:

Don't get me wrong, he is a nice man and is very approachable if you need help. However, people don't like him, or his class because he is an extremely hard grader. He's done journalism for many years so he grades really tough. At least I realized that I never want to pursue journalism as a career, it's to much.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WRI212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. N is an amazing professor. Most of the people who don't like him feel that way because he actually makes you do real work and earn your grade. He's very approachable, and has profound knowledge on the subjects he teaches. I recommend him highly if you want to improve your writing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WRI211
• 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:

I absolutely loved this guy. He seems like a hard ass, but he's extremely helpful when you go to his office hours, and he's very sweet when you get to know him a little bit better. I'd recommend him for Journalism, hands down. Be ready to work, though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WRI211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely dreaded going to this class everyday. But I figured out that journalism just wasnt my thing. Hes an alright guy though. But very tough...and he doesnt mind making an ass out of you in front of everybody.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WRI211
• 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:

If you take him for journalism, remember that he likes enterprise. Aim high when you're trying to find someone to interview for your articles. Instead of interviewing a teacher, interview a superintendant. Instead of interviewing a cop, try to get an interview with the chief of police. You'd be surprised how willing people are to help students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JRNSM250
• 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:

SO... I would go back to my room and cry after this class. And I'm a dude. He was such a hard grader and a bit of a rude jerk as well. I wanted to like the class so much too... I hate journalism now.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Too many people seem like they want A's handed to them on a silver platter! I got an A in the course, but I also worked for it, and thus learned a tremendous amount from him. He's extremely smart, and he seriously made class interesting. He's the BEST if you're taking any journalism courses!! If you want to learn, he's the man!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome professor if you're looking to be a journalist. Highly respectable man and knows his****. Don't be intimidated by him, he's willing to help whenever needed. Cool sense of humor ... must've been all those years of journalism.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He grades tough! The topics we have to write about are interesting but he grades pretty harsh. I was usually happy to get a C and i felt like it was christmas when i got my first A. Be sure to do all of the readings because if he thinks nobody is reading be ready for pop quizzes. He gave a pop quiz on the second class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. He keeps the class interesting and is very colorful. His papers are very interesting and can be difficult. Don't be shy to ask for help though. He will be more than happy to help. The readings can be boring but read them and know the vocab. Pop quizzes are popular. Take him if you can.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is hard. I never worked so hard in my life for a C. I wasn't a slacker either, i tried my hardest and still only once did i get a b.He expects you to be professionals, and he doesnt teach how to write

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a journalist and expects all of his students to write as though they are also. I'm sure he would be the perfect journalism teacher, but for college comp he grades very harshly. I am an english major and I have difficulty with the class. He does not teach you how to write; he just talks about the homework and tears apart your essays.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

All right, not great. I can see how some people wouldn't like him, he's kind of a jerk. Still, he knows his stuff, grades fairly (for the most part), and is funny. Heep in mind he's the best one who's currently teaching journalism at KU, so he's your best bet.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JOURNALISM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's tough but fair. He'll help you out when you need it and doesn't really take any bs. Don't get scared of him. He'll really teach you a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JOURNALISM1
• 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:

he seems so scary at first, i even dropped his class one semester after the first class. i just took it again and LEARNED SO MUCH. you're a real journalist in this class and you work for your A. it's not just about reporting, but you have to put effort into the writing too. funny, easy final, GREAT!