Susan Blau - Boston University

Professor: Susan Blau
Department: Communication
College: Boston University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Do not take her class. She's a really hard grader and literally never gives A's. We also do a lot of work from the book because she wrote it. She's a nice lady, but a really, really difficult grader. Especially don't take her if you're doing double degree, because you have to get at least a B, which I'm finding difficult to do.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very unfair grading. never gives out As unless its extraordinary and innovative.... made me want to switch out of com.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A little snarky, but overall the class is pretty easy and straight-forward. She is also an easy grader as long as you follow exactly what sh wants.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
She's awesome and this was the only class that didn't put me to sleep this semester. She's so interesting to listen to and I found myself looking forward to her class every T/Th. She's not an easy grader, but makes it clear what's expected in every assignment. Very knowledgeable about the field and makes it fun. I highly recommend her for CO201!!!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
The review on here make Prof. Blau sound intimidating and cold. She's a lovely, interesting professor +here's always great energy in her classes. She's keen on helping her students improve and is very accommodating. You def have to work hard to earn your grades though. She does not hand out As or A-s easily. study hard for grammar quizes
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
The review on here make Prof. Blau sound intimidating and cold. She's a lovely, interesting professor +here's always great energy in her classes. She's keen on helping her students improve and is very accommodating. You def have to work hard to earn your grades though. She does not hand out As or A-s easily. Make full use of the her wonderful TA
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Not helpful and very biased and subjective. Obsessed with the COM writing center (which isn't helpful at all) and doesn't approve of using any other resources at BU. Harsh grader.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Blau is extremely condescending in the way that she speaks to students, both in class and in office hours. She teaches everything from the godforsaken textbook that she herself wrote, which is chock full of grammatical errors. Ironic, no?
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Blau is extremely condescending in the way that she speaks to students, both in class and in office hours. She teaches everything from the godforsaken textbook that she herself wrote, which is chock full of grammatical errors. Ironic, no?
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was put off by some of the comments here, but she wasn't bad at all. If you're a good writer, you'll do well. I didn't think her grading was any less fair than that of the other com profs I've had.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
Good professor. Difficult at times, but fair and helpful.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Much too hard a grader for a class like COM 201. Very subjective grader, especially with film reviews and PSAs. Tries to make students think the same way she does. Doesn't make very clear what she wants on assignments. She's obviously smart (she wrote the COM 201 book) and works to be available for students, but at least consider other options.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely intelligent woman- knows her stuff, but she is not a nice grader. If you are looking to take this class to get into COM then be prepared to work hard.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
she's a decent prof. she loves fiction and creative writing. but has sort of a single minded idea of what she wants. she teaches writing as a format, with individual creativity required, but overall if you get the format she'll give you an ok grade
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Worst class taken at BU, tailors to journalism than any other com major. Assignments are boring and lectures are god awful
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
She def has her favorites, and unless you're an incredibly good writer , it's SO HARD to get a decent grade in that class. She's very clear about what she wants, but just TOO harsh a grader for a core com class
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
Prof. Blau puts a lot into this class. she wants you to do well. she doesn't choose favs. just calls on ppl she knows write well when no one raises their hand to share (so not to embaress) extremely encouraging, informative, fair. great class
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • 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:
A great professor. She very clearly explains how to write effective journalistic pieces.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COM
  • 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:
Can you say favorites? She has them. Is homophobic.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CO201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she sets the bar very high.
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