Dale Hoskins - Northern Arizona University

Professor: Dale Hoskins
Department: Communication
College: Northern Arizona University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mr Hoskins is one of my favorite professors. His like a grandfather, I love him but he can drive me just a little crazy. But honestly, when other students say he rambles, he's actually being thorough. Forget the outlines he hands out write down your own notes, read the book, and you'll be fine. It's not his fault the subject he teaches is so broad
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not Recommended! Every class is the same and you can tell that students are unimpressed with Dale's style of teaching and terrible jokes. A regular class goes like this: Students receive note outline, Dale goes on a rant and does not hit one point on the note sheet. So if you plan on passing this class I recommend using the book. Dale is Useless.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a really nice man, but his teaching style is all over the place. He loves to ramble on about things, and it takes up so much of his lecture time. I often find myself confused or lost in his lectures.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
VERY VERY HARD TO FOCUS. RAMBLES. ALL OVER THE PLACE. NICE MAN THOUGH.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hoskins is a really nice guy and obviously loves his subject... but he has no idea how to teach. He's so all over the place, and half the material that shows up on the tests is completely unfamiliar and often the questions make no sense. Not to mention the textbook for this class is terrible. Don't expect to find any clarification there!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dale is a funny guy, but definitely should not be in a classroom. He will talk the entire class period and you will have only written about 2 sentences down by then. He always has a piece of paper in front of his mouth when he talks which makes it hard to hear. He also hisses like a vampire a lot. I would not recommend this class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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:
He is very knowledgeable but he simply can't teach. He goes on so many rants about random things that it's impossible to know what to take notes on, he uses no visual aids and attendance is mandatory. Plus there is waay too much information for a 100 level course. If you have to take this, read the book and do every extra credit assignment possible
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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:
I am confused why and how he is still a "teacher" at NAU. He is the worst teacher I have ever had and he never stays on topic. His class is very stressful since we are only graded on our exams. It is very unclear for what to study for since he himself and the book are not useful in any way. I would have dropped but it is a required class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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:
As a freshman, I was really excited to take this class since EMF is my major. But Mr. Hoskins makes me want to change my major. As a visual learner, I have a hard time focusing since all he does is try to lecture. He doesn't write down anything and our grade is based on 3 exams. We have no homework so you have no clue what to study for.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is quite possibly the worst professor you will ever take. Absolutely impossible to understand in lecture, you're better off reading the book. He does not care at all about helping students. He never answers e-mails and is not clear when you ask him questions. It should not be as hard as it is.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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:
It was easy to take notes in his class, and he kept the lectures interesting, and fun. Some of his facts were a bit off, but only on minor, trivial points. Definitely a good instructor to have.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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've had Hoskins for multiple classes, and admittedly he is muchhh better teaching the higher level classes(news writing and announcing esp). Yes, 121 is a challenge but read the book people! Hoskins is a wonderful teacher who cares about students and is a great connection for whatever you may need.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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:
Doc. Hoskins is a great man. But he should not be teaching, especially a freshman course. He goes off on tangents and doesn't stick to the notes then expects us to still know the material. He often says "that's for a higher level class" then he will go on and explain it anyway. Even though it is not relevant to the course. 121 was tough. I had to take it twice to pass and I know of other students who are in that boat as well...
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • 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:
Dale is Awesome! He is the the Absent Minded Professor. He is all over the place, but He has passion and wants to see his students pass!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BDCT101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
one of my favorite teachers at nau
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: EMF223
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unorganized, unfocused, rambling teacher. No clear course structure, no clear grading system, and you have to teach yourself. Take it with a different professor.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: EMF325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A rambling and unfocused teacher, Hoskins has no idea how to carry out a lesson.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He means too well to actually have a productive lecture. Literally, we get MAYBE 3 lines of notes a class. Tests are hard because there is so little info given to students about topic even with book
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • 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:
This class was so much fun. I took it over the summer, and as long as you do the assignments and ask questions, you'll do fine. If you need him to repeat a part, it's pretty easy to raise your hand and ask. This professor is SUPER helpful, take him if you like getting help outside of class. He will help!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: EMF121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Avoid if possible!!
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