Jonathan Crane - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Jonathan Crane - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Professor: Jonathan Crane

Department: Communication

College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Completed all assignments and attended all lectures for this course. Spent over 2 weeks on the final research paper (20 pages) I had a high C in the class, then after the paper he dropped my grade down to a 59% and failed me for the whole course by 1 point. I asked for feedback on the paper and he said there was nothing that he could do about it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is easily the most difficult one I have ever taken. The material itself is very difficult, and that is just multiplied because of this professor. I spent a minimum of two weeks carefully writing my papers, emailing Professor Crane almost every single day with questions and citation examples from my paper, yet my grade contradicts this.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely awful and disrespectful. DO NOT TAKE HE DOES NOT CARE. Reporting him to the dean as its embarrassing hes employed by uncc. He needs another profession acts biased if you question his grading.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: COMM3052
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is as jolly as Santa Claus, but oh my word. We are in a global pandemic, this is an elective class and he is still requiring his students to write a 20 page final essay. He is an interesting individual, however this is a lot to be putting on his students. I am debating on dropping the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Crane, is a kind man. I recommend attending all his lectures and take good notes for that would be the only way to be successful on his weekly quizzes (all essay form). In the beginning it was hard trying to figure out his criteria for grading (not very clear) but once you figure that out you will be ok - or at least pass. Very writing heavy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr Crane. Hes a very nice man and gives great examples. He explains concepts really well. We have weekly quizzes that if you take notes during lecture, youll ace. 2 major papers. Be extra careful on all your citations on the papers as he does not take kindly to anything cited incorrectly & will drop your grade significantly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his class after failing it with a different professor and understood everything. He made it so easy to learn the material and complete assignments. I had a little bit of trouble writing my final essay for him and that tipped my grade, but his class was never stressful for me. Do go to the online lecture because he'll mention quiz answers!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I think Dr. Crane is a great professor. He is willing to help you with anything you need in his class. I took the class over the summer so there wasnt a lot of assignments but he gave great feedback about how to get better grades on assignments. He makes the material easy to understand and keeps you interested in the lectures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

You need to come to class! He goes over pretty much everything on the test in class but you need to be able to understand the concepts. He gives lots of examples and will ask you to relate similar examples on the tests to concepts. I thought the tests were pretty fair and only a few of the questions came from the book and werent covered in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The material is extremely hard but this is a weed out class for communication majors! Go to the SI sessions it truly helps most students are having the same issues as you. Class is made up of 3 tests so you have to study diligently. Use your laptop for notes sometimes his lectures are fast passed. Not sure why he has bad reviews.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I'm not really sure why he has bad reviews? Yes, the class is hard, but not because of him it's simply the material. I would definitely take him again. He is lecture heavy but funny and tries his best to keep you engaged. There are only 3 exams that make up your grade, the lowest is worth 25%, middle is 35%, and your highest grade is 40%

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will only have 3 grades in this class and its your 3 tests. You will need to come to class if you want to pass. I honestly liked Dr. Crane because you can tell he really cares and wants everyone to do well. I got the book but only glanced at it a few times, studying the notes was the most helpful. Tests are all MC but not a walk in the park.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is honestly the worst professor that I have taken at UNC Charlotte. Please do not take his class. The test in this class are ridiculous and amount of information that he gives you and the amount of time that you have to prepare for the test are unrealistic. If you have to have him as a professor be ready to take good notes and study A LOT!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Crane is an amazing and inspirational lecturer. His lectures are amazing but they do not tie with what will be on the test. This class you are only grade by 3 test (1st is 20% of your final , 2nd is 30% of your final grade and the final is 50% of your overall score). This class is made to filter out comm majors. This is coming from an A student

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good guy, but I did not like his teaching style. Lectures the entire time and there were only 3 tests the whole semester. He also will call you out and tell you to get out of his class if you talk at all in class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: COMM2100
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's an amazing teacher! I would definitely take his class. It's based off of three tests but you can pass them all If you just focus on taking notes during his lectures. Be sure to use a laptop for notes so you can get the most out of it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: LBST1102
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hes a nice man but his lectures tend to be very wordy and hard to understand. You also have to watch the films assigned outside of class with your own money. However, I suggest using wikipedia to get the films plot. Questions are mainly based off of that.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: LBST1102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Each question on the tests feels like it's asking for your opinion but really, you need to answer how you think they would answer.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: LBST1102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ive taken him for my LBST course this semester and oh boy. A nice and philosophical man, but sometimes you just dont know what the heck hes talking about. His lectures and class readings have so many big words that you dont even know what he was trying to say. All assigned films are required to be watched outside of class with your own money.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: COMM3052
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Crane is an engaging professor. He is passionate about teaching and his lectures are fun, but you have to work very hard for a good grade. He makes class thought provoking. While he is good at what he does, you have to come to class prepared to learn and ask questions. This course is NOT for those looking for an easy A.

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