Michael Smilowitz - James Madison University

Professor: Michael Smilowitz
Department: Communication
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM123
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Too much off topic of the lecture
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM123
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is extremely horrible and unpredictable. Never grades your work on time I highly recommend to change your professor if you have a chance
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
Took this class as an elective and I'm not sure I would recommend it to others. Smilowitz means well but seems very opinionated. He tends to tell stories that never end and just left me confused. Maybe he would be better to take in the afternoon because the 8am did not work for me! Two tests and a cumulative final.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
Extremely smart professor. Listen, take good notes, and keep up with the work. I would recommend the online class. Really great guy.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
Smilowitz is an amazing professor. He want his students to do well but doesn't give any hand-outs. Go to office hours, even if you don't need help. He knows a lot! Even at 8am he keeps things entertaining and moving quickly. Highly recommended.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
One of my favorite professors. Take advantage of office hours, whether you need help or not. He knows a lot and is always willing to help. Lectures are very entertaining but test are hard. Be prepared to read and take good notes, and you will be fine.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
Smilowitz is an incredibly good teacher. MAKE SURE YOU DO THE READINGS. Class is a lot of fun. He's just a really great guy with a lot of real world experience. Lectures are easy to follow.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM280
  • 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. Smilowitz is a phenomenal human being. GO IN AND SEE HIM if you're having trouble because he literally so helpful when you go in for help.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall he was a great professor. I found him very helpful and kind in his responses when I emailed him with questions. His tests are quite hard however, but he presents the information in an intersting way. Possible to get a B if you study well for tests and pay attention.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you show up and do the readings you won't have a problem. The tests are very hard, but he is very helpful. You just have to pay attention, if you miss class you miss a lot of information. And you have to read the entire book. But if you can deal with the work, he's not that bad.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really liked Smilowitz. His class is hard though. You have to pay attention to his lectures and take very detailed notes on what he is saying. I had trouble with the book because it was boring and he would put test questions saying "according to the author..". Other than those questions I knew everything else and got a B-
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
looks like he is mandatory to take for pr. the test are very hard and you have to pay attention to every second, which is hard since he goes on about random stuff. there's only 2 test and a final. you have to put in way to much work into this class just to get a b. enjoy teaching the book to yourself
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His class is challenging. However if you read at least 2 chapters a week and TAKE NOTECARDS on what you read, you will be fine. Oh and come to class prepared. Print out all the powerpoints and take GOOD notes. His personal stories appear on his tests as easy questions, so just pay attention! He does make his lectures interesting if you just listen
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
Loved him! Listen to him on how to study for his tests, you will do really good if you put the effort and time he says. Makes lots of notecards and read every chapter and make outlines! The information is really interesting and he knows what he is talking about, very smart professor.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • 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:
3 exams. 75 questions, half from lecture, half from book. Questions from book are WORD FOR WORD, so read. Study PowerPoints and lecture notes too and the tests are not hard. Class can be boring, but smilowitz is the man.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really liked Smilowitz. Tells a lot of stories that relate to lectures. Likes when students ask questions and come into his office for clarifications. I have taken two classes with him and enjoyed both. It is not an easy class, but if you try he definitely notices.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy is the worst teacher I've ever had!! He is a total jerk! Do not take his online class! He is so particular about everything! He is very unclear in his instructions and expects you to understand exactly what he is saying. Do not take him, he is miserable old man!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM260
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a nasty old man. I don't understand how so many people like this guy. He acts like his online class is better, its not, you still have to sit in front of your computer and watch horribly long lectures on just a webcam close-up of his old face. I might as well go to the class, whats the point of taking it online. Can't stand this guy.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM280
  • 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:
I've had Smilowitz for 260, 280 and I'm taking him this semester for 461. His classes are HARD. It requires that you put time and effort into the material but you will come out of his classes with knowledge of the PR industry. He is hard but he is also willing to do what he can to help us. Smilowitz is one of my favorite professors of all time.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SCOM280
  • 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:
I've had Smilowitz for 260, 280 and I'm taking him this semester for 461. His classes are HARD. It requires that you put time and effort into the material but you will come out of his classes with knowledge of the PR industry. He is hard but he is also willing to do what he can to help us. Smilowitz is one of my favorite professors of all time.
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