Frank Durham - University of Iowa

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Frank Durham - University of Iowa

Professor: Frank Durham

Department: Communication

College: University of Iowa

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: JMC4315
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want a professor who constantly changes project outlines, never is satisfied with your work, and drags on and on, take a class with him. I couldn't even tell you anything useful I took from this class, besides the fact that I apparently don't know how to correctly outline something and that this class was a waste of time and money.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: JMC01
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When I first had Frank (2014), it was in a large lecture hall, and I will admit it was not the most exciting class. However, I had him in a smaller class (2017) and realized I had been completely wrong. He is a genuinely kind, intelligent, and interesting professor and I'm glad I got to know him better. He's the best in upper-level courses.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: JMC1200
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Durham was nothing but spectacular! I came out of his class filled with amazing knowledge and picked up many great skills. Would recommend, Dr. Durham knows his material!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: JMC3615
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Frank is a great person in general, but he is not that great of a professor. He often contradicts what he says and when I ask questions about the material, I am often left even more confused than before. Okay class, just think he could use somework with communication and consistency.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: JMC1200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Frank is one of the best professors I have had at the University of Iowa. He is extremely passionate about what he teaches, and although the class (specifically the tests) can be hard, if you put in the work Frank will work with you to make sure you understand everything. He's been a mentor and I would strongly recommend taking any class from him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: STRATCOMM1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Frank is a good guy. He knows his stuff and wants his students to succeed. He definitely isn't an easy professor but I came out of his class with a lot of helpful knowledge to take into my future career. He's also pretty funny!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: JMC1200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Durham is monotonous, quiet, and uninteresting. He has unreasonable expectations. He acts like everyone should have no problem reading a quote from William Lloyd Garrison and identifying that Garrison not only wrote it, but wrote it in the Liberator in 1832 after Maria Stewart gave a speech and Frederick Douglass wrote a different article.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HISANDCULTURE
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Frank is a great guy. He keeps the class interesting and has a great amount of knowledge in regards to the subject he is teaching. The essay-based tests are difficult, but work hard and you'll be ok. He cares about teaching and will always be willing to help you outside of class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Frank is the sweetest. He really does want you to do well, but he's a pretty tough grader. His lectures are not that exciting. Many people struggled with him. and you will be studying for a while. But if you put in a lot of effort and remember everything you'll be good!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: JMC091
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Frank is a great professor. He is really friendly and actually takes time to talk to students before/after class. One thing I would have to say is that Frank is very liberal but as college students, everyone should be able to handle differing worldviews whether they accept or reject them.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had the privilege to study with. I know some people don't like him or the work load but I think that is usually only for those who take the class as a gen. ed. and are not studying journalism or mass comm. The work load was not bad and I learned more in this class than in a few other classes combined. GREAT.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: JMC1200
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:

Required journalism class. Frank is a pretty decent guy with a dry sense of humor. Don't worry about showing up to every lecture (he posts the notes online before exams), but there will be easy clicker quizzes that you could miss out on if you don't go. Difficult essay exams but if you study hard you'll be fine; they're graded generously by TAs.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MHC
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:

Prof. Durham is obviously really passionate about his courses, but they can be hard to follow if you don't love them as much as he does. He talks at a level above what is required, but I found it super interesting to hear his perspectives. Exams are essay based so study hard and you'll be fine! TAs were pretty lenient.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: JMC01
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:

I did not enjoy his class at all. He lectured at a level way beyond what I thought was necessary. It seemed like he knew alot about the topic, but had a hard time getting it across. Expectations for the essay exams were ridiculous.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MHC091
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:

Frank is a really nice guy who is so passionate and intelligent about this topic. You can learn a ton from this class. It is slightly unorganized and can get overwhelming at times however. Exams are very difficult but the long paper and homework is not near as difficult.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MEDHIST
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:

Great Professor! One of the best I have had at the university for sure! Go to class--he has pop quizzes that are really easy.. you just have to be there!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MEDIAA85
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Favorite teacher I've ever had. Good person. Approachable, helpful, witty, keeps it interesting, cares about his students, extremely intelligent... all around a great professor and person.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MHC091
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Durham is my all-time favorite professor. This topic could have easily been boring but he is so passionate about it that it has made it my favorite class. I enjoy lecture most, and every word he says is worth writing down! The man is brilliant and eloquent, and funny! Think Seinfeld :) I recommend buying a digital recorder for lecture.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I'm not even a journalism major, but figured the course looked intriguing. Professor Durham is AWESOME! He is so very knowledgeable and obviously enjoys the topic. Plus, he plays music before lecture! Open to questions, interacting with students, etc. One of the best professors I've encountered at the university!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MEDIAHIST
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:

GREAT professor! If you work hard and do what is asked you can get an A in the class. He made me intereseted in the subject matter.

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