Thomas Donohue - Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor: Thomas Donohue

Department: TBD

College: Virginia Commonwealth University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

super funny guy, all lectures are entertaining and fun and he gives assignments wayyyyy before they are due so you have plenty of time to get them done. MAKE SURE you go to class though bc for the most part he does take attendance or will give pop quizzes. papers aren't hard as long as you're on top of your readings and homework.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

I really didn't like this teacher. His lectures were long, boring, and drawn out. He treats his students like children, making them repeat things that he says. The course itself wasn't exactly difficult, there was just a lot of work to do. YOU NEED TO STUDY! And I would attend every possible class. I wouldn't take this professor if I had the choice

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Donohue is one of the greatest professors I've had as a Mass Comm major. If you're a creative he really pushes you and teaches you strategy. He tells it how it is, and it definitely helps you create great work. Love him! The guy is super smart. Take him for all the classes you can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I received an A and highly recommend this class. Donohue made class enjoyable, lectures were clear, and the movies were entertaining. Just remember to not be tardy, come to class and pay attention, and focus more on the textbook than guide. He goes over the questions prior to the exam. It's really not a hard class. Just read the book.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The teacher will make this class fun, he will crack hilarious jokes, and tell many personal stories.. One thing that is a bit different is the study guide, the exam can differ for the study guide provided, but I would recommend this teacher. He does not put his slides on BB, so students can actually come to class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is hard because there are only 3 tests. He gives a study guide but the test is nothing like it. Hard to prepare for the test but I would just review notes and you have to read the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MASS101
• 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:

My favorite professor here. He makes an already interesting topic, even more fun and exciting to learn. He is very funny and interjectic. You watch a lot of videos on interesting topics, and all the notes are right there for you to copy. Just don't be late to his class, cause he will embaress the hell out of you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• 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:

donahue is absolutely one of my favorite teachers! he makes class interesting because hes hilarious. i got an easy A in this class. he provides all of the notes in his lecture slides. the book isnt necessary..if u study the notes well an A can be easily accomplished!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

I was in his class from 7-9:40, never really stayed for the movies, but his lectures were interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

Bell Curve Grading gave me a "B". Which was what I expected. I didn't attend half of the classes and barely studied. Tests are non-cumulative which is great. Tells a lot of stories that may or may not be total B.S. Teaching assistants all but useless. Professor makes a lot of pot jokes...more irritating than funny.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great professor! He knows what he's talking about. Bad thing to this class is that his tests are hard, the majority of the questions are totally different from what you might think from the lecture notes and the book. Just study and pay attention to the examples he gives.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

Dr. Donahue is a great professor, you just have to be a good student. Read the book, go to the lectures, and watch the movies afterwards, and you'll get an A. Don't, and you'll fail. If you can't even come to class, how are you going to become a journalist, PR person, or advertiser? This is a weed out class, and if can't handle it, get a new major.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

Here's the deal... If you don't already like Mass Comm or Media Studies, then don't take this class, you will complain all semester. On the other hand, if you are really interested in Mass Comm, then this class is not bad! Most of the material is common sense, and the tests aren't bad if you study. Donohue makes class fun with his stories also.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

Nice guy. Likes to joke a lot. Exams are kind of challenging but he is very straight forward in his expectations of you. No homework but it helps to read the book and study for his exams. I got a C in his class which is better than a lot of others.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The class is pretty much straight forward. He uses a bell curve, so most students get C's. His tests are pretty tough. There's a lot of note-taking. He changed the book after the semester started, leaving most people with the wrong book. The films he shows are mostly irrelevant to his tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy intro class and very reasonable professor. His notes are straight from the book and attendance is not mandatory- plus he's pretty flexible and will work with you if you need to take the test at another time (the class only meets once a week).

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

Bell Curve Crap! No fair that only 4 people per class get to have A's. I don't get an A just because my grade is a 91 instead of a 92!!! It's not a fair grading scale =[ On the other hand, the breakout sessions are good, fun, and my TA Brandon was very very cool and cute. Donohue isn't horrid, but that grading scale of his shouldn't be allowed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

his lectures were entertaining but his tests were pretty hard =/

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Even though topics in class can be boring, he makes it interesting/funny. Good at holding attention of students. Attendance not mandatory in such a huge class, but DEFINITELY recommended. Used the book only a little for studying for tests, but take good notes. Tests can be confusing, read carefully and think. Breakout was a waste!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MASC101
• 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:

Awesome teacher, tons of fun, really captures the audience with stories and visuals. down to earth nice guy with a funny attitude on life. Not creepy at all.