J.S. Kleinsasser - California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)

Professor: J.S. Kleinsasser
Department: Music
College: California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Maybe the most enjoyable GE class I had at CSUB, and I had several. Very knowledgable professor who gave great examples
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC290
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not a really hard class. you have three papers you have to write on what music does for films. just listen to the assigned music for the exams and read the text book as there are online quizzes every week. but they are pretty easy. professor was a pretty cool dude
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUS390
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
To demanding for a theme 2 course. I worked my butt off, never missed a day, did all assignments, and barely passed. Listening examples are difficult cause he tries to trick you and he is too hard on grading. My gosh, I should have taken something else. And, you have to see 2 movies and not cheap to go to theatres and watch movies you can't stand.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUSICFILM
  • 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:
I loved this class. It was challenging and interesting. Dr. K's sense of humor is dry and sophist. but once you get around that edge you'll start to get how funny he is. I'll never look at films the same way--I hear Mars the Bringer of War music references everywhere. Loved the class, loved his teaching style--highly recommend.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MSC209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i don't know what's up with all these people saying he's not a good teacher...HE'S THE BEST AT CSUB!!!! seriously when i trasferred i was so disappointed in the school, he has been the ONLY teacher that really spoke my language. his class if very interesting, if you like music you'll appreciate it more after taking his class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FILMMUS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I couldn't believe that a Film music class could demand SO much of your time. For an A or B in his class you MUST read ALL materials (LOTS of reading) and be able to ID music in random, not the melody, spots! Though, he is very kind and understanding, I would not reccomend him for a THEME 2 course. Too much work for a GE class!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MUS201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know what's wrong with all of these whiney honors kids (I'm one of them), but Dr. K is an awesome professor. He's very clear, educated, and just a really nice guy. Friendly as all get-out. Do not hesitate to take a class with him; you'll learn a lot and get to know an awesome person.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MUS290
  • 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:
A definite waste of time!...He makes things so difficult and his class is completely boring!...I'm thinking about changing my major because of him!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HONORS290
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was a waste of time, it was way harder than any of the other non-honors (honors classes arent any harder my ass, thanks flachmana)general ed alternatives, and you literally get nothing out of it that the average person will ever use. Music 100 or art 101 would be a stretch, but there is no way to justify required this for general ed.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HONORSMUSIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
no doubt the teacher knows his stuff, but he has trouble getting it accross at times. his explanations are not always that helpful. he also expects entire 8min orchestra pieces to be ID'd, dated and author's name given. I would recommend taking a music 100 course before setting foot in there (even though the class isn't supposed to need it).
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HONORSMUSIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy's a mixed bag for the film music class. He can come across as pretentious, but he can also be a real kidder. His essays are easy if you know how to do film interpertation (which means bs writing)but he'll also expect you to memorize whole songs and the date, film title, director as an ID question. Weird, not hard, course
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MUS101
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He does know his stuff, however, the class is all about memorization and impressing him on reports. for all those students taking the class, good luck on staying awake.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC482
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. K rules. He has a cool beard and he'll make you interested in the fact that Beethoven was a jerk, and he'll also make you feel like you might care about opera. You won't, but still.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FILMMUSIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's just backgroung music. Relax!!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was the only one there for me when I needed help with advising and counsel. Can't say enough great things about how helpful he was to one who needed it badly. Wonderful individual who cares about students as people!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ROMANTICMUSIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, This Class was Great Because of You. Thanks Dr. K!!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everything from Bach to Tupac - he knows. He's a very natural teacher, open to all views on music. No clown, but he will make you laugh.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FILMMUSIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
GREAT class for anyone remotely interested in movies. GREAT professor; he knows his stuff, he cares about his students. Do NOT miss this class!!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MUS290
  • 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:
Great class and professor be prepared to memorize musical pieces!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MUS290
  • 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:
Awesome professor; equally as awesome class! Enjoyed it to the fullest!!
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