James Laux - Slippery Rock University

Professor: James Laux
Department: Communication
College: Slippery Rock University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COMM110310
  • 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:
Dr. Laux is a difficult grader, but that's only because he has very high expectations for his students. He's very compassionate, and will do his best to help you if you're willing to help yourself. You'll work hard for the grades you get in his classes, but his lectures will inspire to work hard for yourself, and to do the best you can.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: 310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've had Dr. Laux for three courses. Comm Concepts, Org Comm, and I then had him for Research Methods, which was the most difficult but rewarding course I've ever taken. So, the guy makes you read? So you're actually learning something? Wow, what a shame. He teaches valuable lessons and makes you work. You'll be proud of yourself. He will be missed
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: 310
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He tries really hard to inspire students but he mostly rambled on about ghosts, statistics, his wife, and how his kids took calculus when they were like 12. the rambling bothered me but he also says "like" a LOT and sucks up his spit regularly when he breathes. so thats annoying. Its a lot of work, not a cake class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: 110
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You either love him or hate him, and it all depends on your outlook. If you want an easy A, you won't find one here. However, Dr. Laux is one of the most influential people I've ever met in my life. If you want to learn more than whats in the book he is your guy. I've learned countless life lessons from him, and I couldn't thank him enough.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MULTIPLE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have never worked so hard in my life for an A, but it was well worth it. He is a great man. He is very entertaining and can at times seem full of himself. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take him. But, if you want to actually learn something and earn the grade you deserve this is your guy. You will without a doubt need the book.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COMM310
  • 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:
Thought he was an extremely nice and helpful when I went to him about my depression and anxiety. He actually makes a fool of me in front of the entire class when I miss because of these problems even though he told me that getting better was more important than the info he taught. Not easy, very big ego, irrelevant classes that are mandatory.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
You don't really learn much but a few of his stories and about how big his ego is. But he does inspire you to want to get out of college one way or another.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COMM110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You will use the book, but he won't. Everything that's on his tests comes from the book, with the exception of maybe 1 obscure question he gave the answer to in one lecture. He gets off topic a lot, but is a nice guy. Don't be intimidated by him
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COMCONCEPTS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Laux is definitely a different kind of teacher than I've ever had but he was one of the best I've had. Although he does go off topic very often I was still learning from him. As long as you read the textbook and take notes on it you shouldnt have problem getting an A or B in the class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COMM110
  • 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:
Big headed and thinks he is always right... I didn't enjoy class at all.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COMM110
  • 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:
Dr. Laux is an all-around great guy. His class is pretty hard if you don't read or do what you're supposed to do. As long as you do what needs be done, you will walk out with an A or a B. Dr. Laux is GREAT.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COMM110
  • 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:
Dr. Laux is a very smart, and well rounded guy. Very nice always talks and jokes with students before during and after class But his lecture style of teaching can be very hard to follow and you must be diligent with your reading if your to pass, no notes. Overall a great guy and a pretty decent teacher, will go out of his to help you but is hard..
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COMM310
  • 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:
Dr. Laux is an awesome guy. I had him for research methods and while I sometimes questioned the relevance that lectures had to the class, what he had to say was valuable. This class was very hard and I studied for nearly 12 hrs for midterm. Can't stress how awesome he is though. Not an easy A class or teacher though, if thats what you want
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COMM310
  • 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:
If you want an A look elsewhere. This is the hardest class I have taken in my college career and I doubt it will be beaten! He is a great guy and very inspirational, but he is so smart that it seems he makes his class harder than all of the others because he knows other profs take it easy on you. Btw...2 day midterm and a gigantic research paper
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COMM310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you are a lazy student that just wants to learn from power points and take scantron tests, this Laux is not for you. Dr. Laux may talk about himself and his family a lot, but honestly his talks inspired me to work 100 x harder than i ever have for school. I would take him for every class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COMM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Laux is a good teacher, although he is not an easy A at all. I thought I did an adequate job and walked away with a C just because his test are ridiculous for a public speaking class. Teach me to speak not read.. overall I got B's on every single speech, but didn't do so hot on the tests for lack of reading.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COMM310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Laux is easily the best professor I have ever had. You have to work hard in his class to do well, but at the end of the course you feel very accomplished. He makes you want to do well, not for a grade or for him, but for yourself. I have only had him for this course, but plan on taking more courses with him if I am able to!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COMM310
  • 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:
He wants whats best for students and expects a lot from you, but he is a good teacher and will help you anytime you need it. He is kind of intimidating at times but he is very likable once you get to know him. Take him, if you care about your future.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COMM101
  • 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 had Dr. Laux for several communication courses almost 20 years ago. He still stands out as one of my favorite teachers. He also helped me tremendously when I needed guidance and direction -- even though he was not my advisor, he acted like one. He will always be one of my favorite people. Thanks you Dr. Laux!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COMM110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you do not have to take this class then I suggest you stay away. The tests are hard even though there's only 35 multiple choice questions. He also talks far too much about his personal life during the lectures. Maybe if he actually taught during lectures the class would be easier. Read the book heavily and you will get atleast a B on the tests.
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