James Buckalew - San Diego State University

Professor: James Buckalew
Department: Communication
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COM200
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I completed the Law of Mass Communications class 'way back in the 1970s. It was the most interesting and useful journalism class I took at SDSU. Jim is one of the smartest guys I have ever met. He knew the subject start-to-finish and how to effectively teach it. The time and effort needed to get an "A" was time well spent. Bill Powers-Class of 1977
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200ETC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If some professors are born to a great teachers, this one is not. He is boring & unispired at best. He gives you so much to study that will take away from your other classes. If you like to party or enjoy life, stay away. Go to Grossmont instead & take this class with Papajohn.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor is very credible & knowledgable, but it uninspired at best. If you hate to study & wake up early, don't take this class. It will be the kiss of death. Although the professor goes over relevant information, his class is a full time job & will eat at the time you need to study for other classes. Go to Grossmont College instead.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: COM200
  • 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:
HE IS THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. if you are cursed with his class, then run run very very very far away. he is boring, unorganized, slow, unhelpful, and did I mention boring. NEVER EVER EVER take his class
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • 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:
looks grumpy at first, but if you sit up front and manage to have your face linked with a name, he'll be very helpful. drills what's on the test and pretty straightforward. knows everyone wants a good grade, so there are many point-giving opportunities.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His classes wouldn't be as frustrating if they didn't occur so early in the morning. Since he repeats the same lectures over and over, it's not that hard to pass with a good grade, but requires a lot of patience.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • 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:
okay so he might not be the most interesting ever but he drills the topics until you practically have them memorized. Quizzes and tests are not too tough, review your notes and you'll be set. no reason not to get an A
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He always repeats everything that he said the day before and it gets annoying, but you have to go to class because he lectures on that is on the test. The book is boring b/c he wrote it but it goes right along with his lecture.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
you have to be intersted in communication, or majoring in it to do well. a lot of the information is repetitive and he really helps you to get a good grade in the class. no classes on fridays
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • 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:
Very interesting class and professor. Make sure you go to class if you want a good grade.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doesnt have a study guide so test are hard to study from. Does make it easy to get a good grade. Take his class if you plan on going.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: JOUR300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doesnt really take attendance. Not clear on explaining what to study for quizzes and tests. Study everything from lecture and book if you want to pass a quiz. Dont recommend if you arent good at studying a lot of information for quizzes/tests.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
really knowledgeable, interesting, quizzes are easy, tests hard b/c no study guide, no class fridays, good interesting class but not as easy as i thought it would be
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He made me hate Comm! He doesn't know how to teach, impossible to get an A. No matter how long you study you won't know the q's on the test. Studied 3 days for the final and knew only 1/3 of the q's. Very rude and bitter man.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this guy made me hate communications!!!! he thinks he knows everything and if you try and prove him wrong he will punk you and make you feel stupid. the tests are a joke. he asks the most random questions and its nothing that you studied. DONT TAKE!!!!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not too sure where to start...I thought this class was extremely challenging. His quizes are easy, but watch out for the test. No study guides at all. Whatever you spend hours studying, will NOT be the info that is on the tests.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Seriosly, i dont think this man has ever admitted to being wrong in his life. Dont challenge him because he just gets super pissed and eggy. Quizzes were farely easy, tests were hard - he hates it when you spell things wrong. Final was a joke.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
quizzes are easy. tests are hard.No study guides for big tests. the man has a sarcastic reply for anything you question him about. he never admits to any wrong interpretation he may have given in class.and he didnt give out teacher evaluations at the end.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MASSCOMM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
THIS WAS THE MOST BORING CLASS EVER!! NEVER TAKE IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO FALL ASLEEP!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COMM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I liked this class. Its easy, he's funny, hardly ever has class on fridays. Just go to class, read the parts of the book that he talks about in class and you will do fine.
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