Tarleton Gillespie - Cornell University

Professor: Tarleton Gillespie

Department: TBD

College: Cornell University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM3200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gillespie is easily one of my favorite professors at Cornell. He is very dedicated to the topics he teaches and his lectures are always interesting. He gives great feedback on assignments and his TA's were incredibly helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 2820
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good class. If you actually do the readings the class is much more meaningful. It really does make a difference.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM3200
• 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:

3200: New Media and Society was a great course. Tarleton is very interested in this subject, and did a great job fostering dialogue in the class, which is essentially an overcrowded seminar-style class. Do the readings before the midterm, as that is the only time you are actually held accountable for them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gillespie is great. He tries to keep lectures entertaining and interesting with relevant examples. Even if you are not a Comm major, the class will open your eyes to some really cool stuff. You don't really need the book but pay attention in class. Yes, he posts the slides on BB...but often what he SAYS during lecture is extremely important.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good lecturer. Approachable & down to earth. Take home exams. Take notes on the textbook theories, and complete exams like an actual test - use your notes. Do NOT write essays; a poor grade will result. Verbal points stressed in class provide insight on exams. Most of the reading outside of the text will not be of consequence on the exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good lecturer. Approachable & down to earth. Take home exams. Take notes on the textbook theories, and complete exams like an actual test - use your notes. Do NOT write essays; a poor grade will result. Verbal points stressed in class provide insight on exams. Most of the reading outside of the text will not be of consequence on the exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All exams were essay questions which were graded very hard. He Loves to hear himself talk, and he's boring. The only reason I took this was because it was mandatory for my major...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM3200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I honestly like the class. It's not difficult as long as you do the work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM3200
• 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: N/A

Comment:

The class is too abstract. It's hard to keep up with the class and the reading is too dry and confusing. The TAs are not helpful and I do not recommend taking this class. It's not the type of media course you think it is...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM3200
• 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:

You have 2 midterms, a final, and weekly blog posts. The blogs are just for credit, although he expects them to be really thought out and abstract. Discussions are forced and you basically do the readings to write your papers. It's an OK class, but too abstract.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are a communications major, there is no excuse for missing this class. This professor is so dedicated to this subject so the class is exciting and informative. And he WANTS to give you an A. He is really helpful, and will make time to talk to you when you need it.If I could take this class again I would!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM349
• 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:

Tarleton rocks! He's young, trendy and in the know. He listens to students and is always open to new ideas!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• 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:

He was one of the most dedicated profs I have had at cornell. Really wonderful and enthusiastic...good to students, and does not ignore students' emails like so many other grumpy professors...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM797
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bit of an arrogant jerk really, not as bight as he thinks he is and grades foolishly.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM694
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Really have trouble understanding some of the comments made, particularly those about his lack of effort and bias against students. That was the polar opposite of my experience in the same class, found him to be very interesting, dedicated, helpful, and friendly at all times.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM694
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Egotistical jerk who likes to hear himself talk, ridiculous biased against students, unfair grader when HE put no effort into the course. The only good thing I can say is the torturous class is over.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: C694
• 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:

Very enthusiastic- I appreciate that. His material is current, relevant and interesting. I loved the fact that I could follow along and participate without intimidation and my questions were answered promptly either in class or by email. I wasn't initially interested in the topic but now I love it!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM694
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I find him arrogant and really not like the class. Readings are boring and he likes to hear his own voice best.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STS532
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok, freshmen, you guys are going to have to wise up. I'm blown away by this guy: he's easily one of the best professors around. He does repeat stuff, but as someone commented he doesn't leave anyone behind, and that's something to be respected, particul

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STS101
• 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:

All in all the class is very interesting and engaging. I agree that he repeats stuff, but it usually leads to another point, and sometimes it's nice to have the points repeated because it validates them. Overall he's a good professor & it's a good class.