Jeff South - Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor: Jeff South

Department: TBD

College: Virginia Commonwealth University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good dude. Lots of quizzes, lots of projects, relatively easy class. Would recommend!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MASC101ONLINE
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've taken only one other online class and this one was the best by far. Professor South is aware of what goes in running an online course so he makes sure he has as MULTIPLE ways to get crucial announcements and info to you. If you watch the lectures, turn in assignments, and participate in the easiest of group work, you'll be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MASC475
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took the Capital News Service class with Jeff. Jeff knows what hes doing in his field and gives his students ample opportunity to succeed. The only issue that I believe that he has is with students who work full time or have a busy course load. He isnt very understanding sometimes and his numerous emails will stress you completely out. Good luck.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MASC475
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

CNS is a capstone course. Stay on top of your work and be ready to learn. Any class with Jeff South is an experience and he is a well respected man-- he knows what he's doing! Ask questions and get ready for the experience of your lifetime. This course does work on tight deadlines, so you must work for EVERYTHING you do.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Masc 101 with a different prof, and was failing to understand anything. I stopped going to my class and started watching Dr. South's videos instead. I would not have passed without his help. His video are super excellent and he makes everything really clear! I wish I took his class instead!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

You should be more than grateful to receive this guy as your Professor for MASC101. He cares about his students' grades, and he's a very interactive professor. It took me a while to get a hang of his assignment due date schedules, but after I came into his office hours ONCE, I was on track. It's very easy to pass his class. Just do your work. Easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MASC101ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jeff is amazing in the way that he cares for his students and what he is teaching. He very knowledgable about the subject and you can learn a lot from his class. However, he also expects a lot from you. Those expectation comes with quizzes, discussion essays, tests and project. Don't expect easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is AWESOME. He sends out emails reminding you about the assignments due for the upcoming week, and sends out cute gifs along with it. He's always available for his students and makes his expectations clear. I am not a Mass Comm major but I thoroughly enjoyed his class. Take him!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MASC101ONLINE
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor South online, and his class was a breeze as long as you put in effort. He gives a quiz a week as well as videos and notes to go along, you also can use the text book (i never did and it was still easy) and you also have one project, but you choose from 5 different topics which is amazing and gives you the option on when to do it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MASC101ONLINE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had my doubts about taking an online course, but I actually enjoyed it. The (sorta long) lectures covered the info from the textbook, so I didn't even need the book. South is nice, helpful, & sends out gifs with his email reminders. Do the work: 10 question quizzes every week, 3 tests, a few group discussions, + a media project easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not hard just kind of annoying to keep up with, but South is really cool and clear about assignments.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MASC101ONLINE
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him online and it was an easy class. Just stay on top of the syllabus and turn stuff in on time. Easy grader. Easy class. A lot of work but the work is simple, literally just do it and you will be fine. I bought the textbook, and never used it btw...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MASC101ONLINE
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

South is super passionate about what he's teaching. His online lecture's aren't too long, usually around 20-30 minutes. His lectures cover whats in the textbook for the most part, so you can get by on just the lectures. There's a chapter quiz every Sunday, and every couple weeks you have to submit a response to a class discussion. Very easy grader.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such an excellent professor. This was my first online class, so I was apprehensive, but he helped make it seamless. He clearly indicates what he expects of you, and the course is well-rounded enough that you should be able to do well no matter what your strengths/weaknesses are. Highly recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jeff South is a great professor! He is a pretty lenient grader and replies fast to emails if you have questions or concerns. Tests are easy if you study. Online quizzes every week, but they are also fairly easy. Only thing that is tedious are the online discussion questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and it was super easy. You really don't need a text because all the quizzes are open book (I google everything) You take a survey at the beginning of the semester. He uses this to decide how the class should be graded and how much work to give. Really fun teacher you can only fail if you forget about it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor South. He is a great teacher and really funny and passionate. As long as you read the textbook and watch his lectures online you will do good in the class. He's always there to help and always gives good writing or journalism career advice. Definitely take him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was very easy and he's an amazing professor! He's very helpful and responds quick whenever you e-mail him. The book is necessary! As long as you highlight notes in the book, and watch his online lectures. You'll pass with an A. The questions come straight from the booklectures. Be prepared for the midterm & final because they're LONG.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class way pretty easy. Basically all you do is read and take quizzes. Jeff is a pretty good professor, responded to e-mails quickly. The final is the only reason why I didn't get an A in the class. Be prepared for it. Other than that this class is awesome, I learned a lot!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As long as you work hard you will get an A, he is always in his office so if you ever have questions for him just send him an email and he can usually meet with you that afternoon or next day. He is really interested in you as a person and is always excited to hear and give advice for the opportunities you come across.