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I have to admit that I had some butterflies regarding this class but by the time the end of the semester came around, I was glad that I had. A.Todd is incredible & has an unbelievable knack of putting his students at ease and making it fun. Kudos A.Todd!
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Thanks for all that you taught me in your class and also for becoming a good friend. Later. Good luck next year. You should have a class like around 10am. IT be better for some of us. Well anyways will miss ya. Ur TR-8:00am class.
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Nearly everyone fears the speech class during their tour in college. However, A. Todd Jones can help you overcome that fear. A. Todd creates such an atmosphere that you actually feel comfortable. A. Todd is STRONGLY recommended!
A todd is a nice guy.He removes the speech anxiety factor and makes the class fun and easy. Recommended.
WELL, SPEECH IS A CLASS THAT I DONT LIKE, BUT THE TEACHER MAKES ALL FACTORS GOOD AND A FUN CLASS. ONE THING THAT I DONT LIKE ABOUT HIS CLASSES IS THAT HE MAKES THEM TOO CASUAL THAT SOME STUDENTS DISRESPECT OTHER PEOPLE OR EVEN HIM. BUT HE IS GREAT!.
I really avoided taking Speech because I find the course and material boring... and I still do, but I am glad to have taken this course with A. Todd. Yes, he can be annoying, but goes out of his way for his students if only they will go to him for help.
You have to earn your grade, however, if you show up to all of your classes an "A" is attainable. A. Todd is heads and shoulders above the rest. He will go that extra mile to help his students. A. Todd is the best. You're cool A. Todd.
Good teacher. Makes the class fun. Beware of his abnormal fixation on Disney! Would recomend him to anyone. EASY TO PICK ON :) Take his class.
he was a jerk to me
He was a very good teacher. I hate giving speeches and he made me feel very comfortable. He is really funny and has lots of jokes and stories.
I am so scared of speeching in front of people. Prof. Jones made me laugh and I got through it okay. He's a good teacher.
A Todd is really nice and fun, but he expects too much. He is one of the few communication teachers that has daily quizzes and weekly vocabulary.
Good teacher, creates a nice atmosphere, can be a little gruff but know it's never you
Pretty cool
I wasn't looking forward to taking speech but A.Todd made class fun and interesting. There are daily quizes and vocab but it's pretty easy. The guy really likes Disney trivia too. A wonderful teacher. I highly recommend him.
He's a very effective professor, but he gets on my nerves. He picks favorites a little too early, though I suppose most teachers do. I just hate predictable humor and Disney related discussions are a bit annoying.
He is very cool and a fun professor!!Got an A in his class and I dont even like speech!!Great Job!
VERY EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! Comes from a high background and is very helpful. He's funny, smart, nice, and energetic. GREAT Communication Teacher! Had a great time in his class, my favorite class of all! Class is enjoyable if you like to speak in front of others. HE'S AWESOME! DON'T TAKE ANYONE ELSE!
He is nice and the class was fun I learned alot but he is very self centered and way to interested in Disney it got annoying after a while and yes he does pick his favorites that is what sucked the most the teacher pet's
Awesome teacher. He made the class interesting and related the material to our lives. I will definately take him for other communication classes in the future.
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This teacher is a huge dork. But he is one really good teacher and an easy teacher to get along with. Just do your work and learn your Disney as well.
This was one of the funnest teachers I have ever had. His personality complements almost everyones and I love his stories. Overall he's a great professor.
It was very interesting and fun. I recommend this professor to others.:)
Great instructor and an even greater friend and listener.
No matter how nervous you are Mr. ATodd will be there with encouragement, and he makes class fun and interesting each day.
he is very helpful. Easy A if you do all the work. fun class wouldn't miss the class for anything.
A. Todd was awesome!
HE has a nice bod.
A. Todd is a cool guy. You'll enjoy the class and his personality and his clothes sometimes. An easy A.
one of the best Professor's I've had. He is a great communicator. I had a blast in his class and didn't want to miss any classes.
A. Todd is a great guy, wonderful professor and and an open minded. He's great to pick on and class is always enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone else.
A. Todd is awesome! He is a teacher that knows exactly what he is talking about. I took Public Communication,Interpersonal Communication, and now I am registered for his Small Group class, that says a lot when you take all 3 of his classes. There is never a dull moment in his class!
A very competent instructor that knows his job well. A. Todd makes the class fun, interesting, and you walk away knowing how important communication is. I would recommend his class to anyone!!!!!
I have taken 3 of his classes A. Todd has always been a wonderful teacher and even though I was not interested in speaking or witting speeches he made me want to learn and know more I wish he was teaching other classes I wish a lot of other teachers were like him
I was graded unfairly, I did everything he asked, gave my speeches the way he wanted, did very well on the finals, and I walked away with a C! He picks his favorites.
I wish he taught all the classes in communaction! You will enjoy him so much you will want to take him again. If you can take his class!!!
Wish all my professors on my other classes are like him! He's so cool!!!!
You guys will be amazed at how comfortable public speaking is after taking his class. He is super nice and explains what he is looking for. Oh,he gives some bonus pts. on anyything Disney. On top of being a great teacher and person, A. Todd is kinda cute and has a nice bod. You'll enjoy his class.
Great job
He is freakin awesome! makes everyone feel so comfortable.. and we get along great.
I give him good points because he has a great personality and he's Republican. BUT....he reads straight from the book sometimes, and I cannot stand that. Tests are easy if you memorize the vocabulary.. Class can be boring, but he's a great person in general, and does know what he's teaching.
What can I say.... but only take his class. Get signed up for the cert program.
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He is a great teacher who loves what he does and makes it obvious. He makes you interested in what you are learning because he makes it fun. If you have to take a communication class, take it with him!
Good Teacher.
Good teacher, just talked too much about his own political views. I think teachers shouldn't say either way, because some of us do not agree and dont want to hear how great he thinks his own political views are.
He's an awesome teacher. I'd recommend him to anyone. He genuinely cares about his students as people. I would especially recommend him to anyone who dreads the thought of taking speech.
A. Todd is a great teacher in that he keeps things interesting and fun. He is tolerant of your beliefs. He tends to take a bit too many trips to "Jamaica," (off-topic discussions) but I would definitely recommend taking his class; it was fun and he has a great sense of humor.
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He not only wants to teach something that will help in life, but he is caring teacher. He likes to make sure his students are "alright."
A Todd's The Best!
I encourage all students taking a comm class to try to get into a class with A. Todd. I enjoyed Comm B1 so much I decided to get a certificate. His classes really enhance your college experience! If you are hoping to get the most out of your education and have a great time, take a class with ol' A. Todd!
A Todd is the freaking man!
A. Todd is awesome! He makes class really fun, and he'll take the time to talk to you. He's so funny! Take his class, you'll love him.
Great class A. Todd. Gave me a great feel for the study of communication.
Totally fun class but we learned alot too! The information was not just useless crap, it was something that I could apply to my relationships. Even if you aren't interested, it's worth it.
I loved the class!
He is funny, he definately has a personality and likes everyone to know it. He talks about his personal life. He was entertaining. He kinda picks favorites, it didn't get annoying or anything though. He is pretty nice to look at.
very interesting professor. You are graded partly as a group so slackers will bring you down! Take leadership into control immediately. Professor loves talking and is entertaining but requires you to read chapter and take quiz before lecturing on subject. Exams are hard but grades on curve.
I'm deathly afraid of public speaking,but because A.Todd was so helpful and understanding of others fear of public speaking it made it so much easier to just get up to the front of the class. I really enjoyed having this teacher for my communication class. The tests are a bit hard, but he grades on a curve.
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He is a great techer!!! Tests almost everyday but they are not that bad, just do your reading. He is VERY nice and the class was very interesting.
He looks great for a man in his 40's! :)I took his class in the summer. We did a week's worth in one day so I know his fall and spring classes are EASY! We read two chapters in one day and had a quiz the next day! Just read and you'll do fine on the quizzes.His exam is NOT hard at all. He gives you the study guide on what going to be on the test.
Awesome, fun, creative teacher....
Fun Teacher. would recommend to any friend.
It is a fun class.
It was a really easy and fun class. He's very entertaining and even made three hour classes go by fast! I bet it would be even easier not during the summer. You should take his class.
Great teacher, excellent persona, easy class, doesn't get any better, although he could cut down on the quizzes during the summer, not that they are super difficult but just every day.
mr. todd was really cool, nice, and funny. even though i took his class over the summer we still had so much fun
AWESOME!!!!!!
He is an awesome teacher! Very easy, he makes class worth comming to. He always had a smile on his face which made the day so much nicer. If you have a fear of talking in front of people he eases it. He is really laid back and enjoys his job more than anyone I know.
This class is awesome! u get to work with other people and you make strong friendships with those in your group b/c ya'll going for the same goal. He has many awesome activities and you actually learn a lot than other classes. Highly recomend it to anyone!
Dude.. that class was freakin awesome!
Great professor he is the epitome of what teaching should be about. 5 ***** stars
Great professor he is the epitome of what teaching should be about. 5 ***** stars
he is a good teacher
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awesome teacher!
He is so fun!! I think he was one of the best and most fun teachers I had at BC. I am just sorry i couldn't take more classes from him!!
Awesome teacher!!! Amazing guy all around, definitly makes you want to learn more about communication!!! Must take classes with him!!!
Great Teacher. Makes a topic that could be really boring alot of fun. Enjoyable subject matter from an all around great guy.
His class was so much fun! He is a really great professor. I love his little philosophy list he gives at the end of the semester. I can't wait to take another class with him!
He is a very clear and confident communicator and teacher. I highly recommend taking any of his courses.
good class, fun if you're really fake and superficial, and in love w/ yourself like him. seriously though it's an easy A
The student who wrote on 2/22/06 must have very low self-esteem. How sad. A Todd is all about making you feel good about yourself, and building your confidence. I always leave his class in a great mood. He's a great teacher and all of his classes are fun and informative. It's funny that 2/22 is the only negative remark out of hundreds.
Great educator. He is a passionate man when it comes to the art of Communication. He's fun and engaging, and you will learn a lot no matter what Comm course you take.
An awesome teacher!
He is a great teacher all around. And he's really hot. Oh yeah, don't forget to ask him about his alligator story. It's the best!
His class was awesome! He is really enthusiastic, and even though I dont agree with many of his beliefs, he was very open minded which was wonderful!
Everyday is a great day to communicate with A. Todd!!! Get the communication certificate if you get the chance.
I've taken both Small Group Communication and Interpersonal Communication with A. Todd and thoroughly enjoyed both classes. Small Group is a great way to meet others, have fun, and get a required class out of the way. No better professor to take it with than A. Todd. He is very intelligent and keeps class fun. TAKE HIM!!!
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it was an easy class but i had to drop it because i couldnt stand this professor. hed use up huge chunks of lecture time discussing offtopic junk like his personal life and beliefs. its one thing to promote a relaxed atmosphere. its another thing to bring up inappropriate topics. its a communication class, not midlife crisis 101.
it was an easy class but i had to drop it because i couldnt stand this professor. hed use up huge chunks of lecture time discussing offtopic junk like his personal life and beliefs. its one thing to promote a relaxed atmosphere. its another thing to bring up inappropriate topics. its a communication class, not midlife crisis 101.
I've taken all of his classes, and I had sooooo much fun. I am definitely a less shy person because of that class, and he helped me become a better communicator. He is hilarious and a complete spaz. If your a serious person that doesn't believe that college should be fun (like the previous rater) don't take him.
I'm still in his class and I hate it! I go to class to learn, but instead I get to sit for 1 1/2 hrs listening to him talk about his life, his kids & his religon. One time I went to class & all we had to do was color a poster for our team, then listen to more pointless stories.People rave about how great he is, but all he will do is waste your time
I'm still in his class and I hate it! I go to class to learn, but instead I get to sit for 1 1/2 hrs listening to him talk about his life, his kids & his religon. One time I went to class & all we had to do was color a poster for our team, then listen to more pointless stories.People rave about how great he is, but all he will do is waste your time
A. Todd Jones is probably the best professor I've ever taken! Honestly I'm taking my 2nd and 3rd classes from him right now and he's really awesome. His classes are interesting and fun, as well as informative. I really do suggest that you take either his Interpersonal or Smallgroup classes.
A. Todd is one of the best professors at BC. I never missed one of his classes because it was always fun and informative. I took his Small Group class and enjoyed every minute of it. It's not hard and although he does tend to go to Jamaica at times he's still an awesome teacher. Just watch out for when he's pulling your leg. A. Todd is awesome!
wOW Some of the ratings for A. Todd are not so nice, but in all honesty, I thought his class was the best one I've taken so far. Yes, at times the class discussions get off topic, but it's all in good fun. Excellent teacher, interesting class, take him!!! *yay for shy group Spring 06*
Good teacher, gives too many papers and projects, which I personally don't like. Although he is very funny and still a good teacher nontheless.
I hate to say it, but 11/5 is just plain wrong. He/she obviously has trouble learning. A. Todd will teach you how self esteem affects you positively, and teaches the art of communication well. Because of A. Todd I am a communication major now. Rock on A. Todd. (PS. Take A. Todd, you wont be sorry!)
Boring, narcissistic. Extra credit has absolutely nothing to do with the class, communication, or even academics at all. Take a different professor.
He's a nice guy and it's fun listening to his point of view on things, but I really got annoyed when things were just way off topic for long periods of time. If I knew we weren't going to learn anything that day, I wouldn't have wasted my time coming to class.
I took the class last semester and it was very interesting. I thought he went off topic a little to often but that is his style. If you do decide to take his class go in energetic and with a lot of confidence otherwise he kinda ignores you. I did enjoy his class but it could have been just because I had a really hot guy in my class.
Okay, I just want to say that I never took a class from him but he is HOTT!!!!! With TWO "T's"!!! I WISHED I was in his class...register early, his fill up fast!!!
Go into this class with the mindset of not only learning to pass a test, but to become a better version of yourself by improving your relationships with others. He teaches for the sake of teaching, not for a pay check. He actually cares, take him for any communication class you take, but Interpersonal Communication is by far the best in my opinion.
A. Todd was one of the Best teachers I have ever had....
A Todd is a great teacher. Attendance is mandatory though. Be sure to read your book and study and you'll do well. He is a professor that cares about his students.
A.Todd is a great communcation professor at BC. He is very helpful and understanding person to his students. He is a funny guy with a lot of personal stories that makes the class even better to take
A. Todd Rocks! Theres something about Communication professors! I became a Comm. Major b/c Professor Perez (Canada College) openned my eyes to Communication & LEARNING (vs. teaching/training brains)& A. Todd teaches the same way! Thank G for teachers that love it! Prof. P said Education is about Unlearning as well as learning. A Todd Too!U 2 Rock!
makes college feel like high school. socializes with people more than a professor should--yes, we can all be friends, but please just teach the class without deeming who you feel are special and who are the rejects. i dropped out within a week.
I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING, BUT I LOVE COMMUNICATION. A. TODD IS A GREAT PROFESSOR AS WELL AS AN EXTREMELY INFLUENTIAL PERSON. THERE ARE THINGS HE SAID I WILL NEVER FORGET, AND HAS CHANGED MY OUTLOOK ON LIFE. I PASS ON A LOT OF WHAT I LEARNED IN HIS CLASS TO OTHERS AND WOULD ALWAYS RECCOMMEND HIM!
Excellent professor. Makes the class fun. Lectures are forgettable, quizzes are easy with 20 mins of pre-class cramming, but the stories are entertaining. Apply textbook principles to small group interactions to really learn. A Todd & this class are (dare I say it) really fun!
Narcissistic. Self-centered. Always talks about himself & hardly lets others share their experiences. Has huge problem with listening to other people. Does not pay good attention when you are talking to him. Not very flexible and is obsessive about making sure the class pay?s 100% attention to him. I sometimes feel like I am in grade school.
Narcissistic. Self-centered. Always talks about himself & hardly lets others share their experiences. Has huge problem with listening to other people. Does not pay good attention when you are talking to him. Not very flexible and is obsessive about making sure the class pays 100% attention to him. I sometimes feel like I am in grade school.
A. Todd is awesome! Gets off topic, but his stories are worth listening. Very funny! His class has made me want to pursue communication and make it my major!
we just take the comm classes because theyre required and he seems offended by that. spent a lot of the semester trying to convince people that they should go for a comm major and he generally talks too much about his personal life. please just teach the class and let us get it over with!
I'm the one who made the comment on 3/24/08. I take back the harsh things I said. I hope that one day I can become as successful, educated, & professional as A. Todd Jones. He is a great teacher & a smart person. I benefited highly from having been in his class. I rushed to a judgment of A. Todd before getting to know him and that was wrong. Sorry!
Good teacher. He has enough stories to fill a book, keeps the class interesting. I really didn't learn much of anything in the class but it was an easy A! Helpful Hint: Do all of the extra credit, its such easy points you would be dumb not to do it. The group projects were fun and I feel a little more confident speaking in public now. Thanks A Todd
The best teacher at BC. Whoever says anything bad about him either didn't show up to class or is unsociable. Has to be the coolest hottest :)))) and perfect teacher ever. cares about every student and how they are going to benefit themselves. just caring guy in general take this class so recommended.
Didn't like A.Todd, he is insensitive and judgemental.Very right winged and tries to influence the young people in class to be so,did not like having to stay after the final to hear his opinions,had better things to do, like study for my next final. But instead had to sit and listen to his propaganda.. YUCK!!
He is the best teacher ever. I have learned more from him and his personality than I have my entire time at BC. I think that if you listen carefully you see that he instead of teaching you communication he hands you the keys you need to work life.
A. Todd is awesome. Everyone who says otherwise has either an inadequate IQ or self-esteem. He made me want to make Comm. my major. He's hilarious and an incredible professor. If you take Small Group, beware of group drama. Interpersonal Comm. is basically social skills 101. Sometimes gets off topic. If you keep up with the reading, you're fine.
It's very easy to get an A and fulfilled a gen ed requirement. However, A. Todd is very opinionated and judgmental and doesn't make any attempt to hide it, which got very irritating.
he's a really cool guy. i havent had any other comm professors, but i think he is the most qualified to teach the subject. he relates everything to real life well and it's understandable. he's also very supportive and encouraging, which was cool
I begrudgingly adore A. Todd. Our political beliefs and so on are incredibly opposite, but there is just something about his stories and his childlike amazement of everything that really grew on me. He is willing to work with you if you have an issue and as long as you read the tests are cake. Class was never boring.
Great teacher. One of only few classes I truley enjoyed at BC. Really funny, give good health tips, just great all around person.
this teacher is great! he cares about his students as individuals and tries his best to make us learn how communication takes part in our lives and how small groups work. he is kind respectful, fun, funny and caring. if you dont pass his class something is wrong with you because there is no reason not to pass, it is not too hard. best teacher EVER!
Well...he's okay. His conservative opinions cloud what should be an open classroom. I don't mind being introduced to conservative views. It'a also apparent that he also likes himself a lot!
A. Todd is...well...I'm not sure how to explain him. He is supper high energy. He has what he refers to as, "A healthy self-esteem." He is not afraid to tell you his views, but he will fully respect your views if they differ. You must attend class!! But he always has some fun activity. You will use the book for homework and quizzes.
Will someone tell this man that we don't care about his opinions? He has no idea what he's talking about 1/2 the time. Stick to the material and don't think that we're all impressionable 18 year olds! I have 2 kids and this man tells me about what it means to be a "citizen." Too difficult to hear him preaching to us.
easy A!!!! really nice!!!! chill atmosphere... much of what he says is pretty much common sense. likes to talk about his younger days which is actually pretty intresting. very leniant... reccomend him to anyone.
This class was a breeze. We always flew jamaica a lot. It just means that we got off topic a lot, but all his stories have a purpose in the teaching. The Quizzes were easy. All On Moodle. Open Book quizzes. I was the only guy in my group which was horrible, but it was okay at the same time. Take it with him. He is super nice and willing to help.
always in a positive mood. hes a life coach afterall. learned alot, not just about communication, but life itself. highly reccomend to anyone and everyone. class is so easy. quizes are done online, along with the exams. super easy. the reading guides follow along with the chapters. so not alot of time is wasted when doing the homework.
Overall I had a great experience in this class and it helped a lot. I wasn't really looking forward to having a speech class because I'm not necessarily the greatest speaker in the world, but he made it fun and easy.
Great Teacher!
Great teacher, very nice and understanding, but firm on rules. Recommended.
Funny, great teacher. He definitely loves to talk but it's an easy class. Must do work and group speeches in order to pass this class. Check out his facebook girls. Mmmhmm
full of stories and gets off topic fast we spent half of the the time talking about what people in bakersfield do and criticizing on how people dressed
Great teacher, very understanding and helpful. Slightly shallow (Talks about diet, exercise and fashion quite a lot) but overall is the teacher of a very enjoyable class.
Incredibly superficial and talks about himself and his personal life way too much. Great class for students who are easily impressionable and don't think too much for themselves. But if you have the knowledge to view reality you'll become quickly annoyed with how shallow his viewpoints on life really are. Sorry boys and girls, you're not magic.
ATodd is an ok professor. He gets off topic way too much, and he tries to cram all the important info in the last 10 mins of class. I took this class at night, once a week, and it was pretty easy. Just do the work & 3 speeches you will get an A. Pray you get in a decent group!!!! Too many slackers and procrastinators in mine!
Inspirational teacher! Has given me answers to many problems in my life and it was all so easy! Entertaining and educational for everyday life experiences! I will take this class again just to hear the inspirational stories! He will work with you!
Didn't buy the book, but it's mandatory for the reviews in the packet you have to buy. Overall the class is easy even if you don't like public speaking. Comm B2 is group presentations just hope you don't get stuck with a lazy group! Quizzes and exams are done online. It's pretty easy take him if you can.
Best professor at BC by far. Super easy and is very understanding of late work. Fun class to be in. Definately take this class for Comm requirements.
A. Todd is the best! He is a funny instructor who is always willing to help and work with you. It is refreshing to find an instructor who actually cares about their students. His class was fun and the information you take away from the class is important. Easy A if you put in the effort.
Best Teacher Ever. He really is magic.He very helpful and answers all your questions.;
Easy. Super Easy. Show up, prepare your speeches, dress appropriately for them, do your reading guides, and you'll pass. Exams and quizzes are all online and open note/book! He's WAY too lenient. He hopes the best for you but expects you to be an adult. Very easy class.
Super funny, interesting, and nice. This was a great class, and I got a lot out of it. If you are going to take an interpersonal communications class, A. Todd is who I would recommend. He doesn't want you to fail, so he gives you a lot of opportunities to get extra credit, and he helps you out on your speeches. Super easy and fun class.
Do your journals, quizzes, application paper (like 2 pages) and be prepared for your speeches. This was one of my first college classes and highly recommended it. It is fun and you learn important skills you will use in your EVERYDAY life! very easy class! EASY A
Super super easy class! He is so funny and always talks about his personal life. There are a lot of dumb journals that don't take very long but you do have to complete them. He is not a hard grader on speeches, just complete all the elements he has gives you, dress up, and you will get an A.
I feel like there is too much focus on busy work. More assignments than any other class I've had to take, so be sure you will have plenty of time to devote to this class. You must also have patience because though A. Todd knows his stuff, he tends to wander into territory that is irrelevant, and at times uncomfortable.
A. Todd is awesome. Loved his lectures. He is very nice, and understanding.
Such an awesome teacher. His class is amazing best professor. His materials are so easy. He makes everything so clear that if you fail his class you did something wrong. I recommend this teacher.
great professor teaches excellent easy class not that much hw easy quizes on moodle not alot of reading he makes the semester go by quick his nice funny i would definitly take this class again
Amazing
No other word can describe this professor: Amazing! He's hip, he's cool, he's awesome, he's understanding, he teaches well, he gives you plenty of time to do homework (practically the whole semester to do more than half of it) and he's overall a great person. If you're doing interpersonal communication, don't be a bonehead and take A. Todd already!
Easy but hard on homework
A. Todd is A M A Z I N G. He's the best comm teacher you could ever take. His interpersonal class changed my life and he's a great person to talk to if you need help. he's very helpful when it comes to classwork and there is no way not to get an A.
An amazingly hilarious teacher. Loves to tell stories but still gets in depth of the coursework. Lots of busy work, but very hard to fail. Keep on schedule and you'll do fine. He's passionate about helping students with almost anything. Don't be afraid to speak up or ask questions.
He is a great teacher and super fun. If you do everything this class is easy. Wear blue on tuesdays.
Rude and condescending sometimes. Very full of himself, but says its just because the class requires he talk about himself. tries to control how you dress at school. easy class but there was just something that irked me about him. positives: passionate about communication, tries to get to know everyone, is helpful if you ask.
A. Todd is a dork! But I loved his class. I hated waking up early, but his class was usually worth it. Easy A if you do your work, but the work is easy! I'm going to miss this guy!
A. TODD is an amazing peofessor. There's text/work book used throughout the semester. Read you chapters ahead of time & do as much of the (med legnth) study guides as you can. Stay ahead of the game and it will be soooo easy. All his ch. Quizzes are online & literally study guide Q&A. Laidback! Helpful! Easy A! 3 or 4 group projects. Good office hr
Okay, this class was life changing. It felt like more than a communications class, and I left the course actually feeling like I had learned something. I took this course a year ago and I still make decisions based off of what I learned. A. Todd himself is forgiving, friendly and awesome. I would take it again.
He is known as Professor Awesome Todd for a reason.
100% best teacher I've ever had! He really tries to give everyone a passing grade and is amazing at taking late work from the slackers! I've gone to every class, turned in everything, and got an 80% on the 1st test but i have a 102% anyway! I highly recommend intercultural communication with A. Todd, just sad I can't take it again!
A Todd is an amazing professor. I was dreading this class but it ended up being the best class I've taken in college. He is very positive and makes class enjoyable. He is intelligent and funny. He gives a good amount of homework but it isn't very difficult. He really cares about his student's success and makes you want to come to class.
Great professor, very nice guy. Follow your syllabus and turn in your assignments and you will do just fine. Honestly wish he wasn't so laid back so that more students would earn their grade. Class was very discussion heavy so be prepared to talk as a class. There wasn't any presentations to worry about either.
This was his first semester teaching intercultural communication and he did a fine job. We watched TED Talks every day, which also helped the class understand and learn about other cultures outside of our own.
Interpersonal communication is a life changing class! A. Todd is the best professor I've had so far in college. He makes class so enjoyable. His main goal is to see his students succeed. His syllabus is very clear and the assignments are interesting. He makes the class fun while you learn a lot. I'd definitely take him again. Go to class!
A Todd (he prefers to be called that) is a great professor. I had him for intercultural comm and everyone gets a chance to speak. The homework isn't difficult, but it is busy work; make sure that you have time to complete it. Reading Guides are worth more points, always do them! Lectures are very fun, and you'll love his end of the year speech.
He is one of the best professors I've ever had. He makes communications extremely fun. I would sure love to take him again. I've learned so much from him; therefore, this class has improved my communication skills.
A fun class, great lectures.
A Todd's so freaking nice and funny. He's one of the few professors where I REALLY look forward to going to class. You do have a bit of homework, but most of it is given credit so long as you just do it. To pass you just need to show up and do your assignments. Class discussion is always super interesting. One of the best professors at BC
A Todd is an amazing professor and very passionate about communication. He made Intercultural Communication such an interesting class. I've had him for a few classes and let me say that he has changed my life. He is a very fair grader and wants nothing more than his students to do well. This is a great class and I learned so much!
I LOVE A. TODD! He is hilarious and if you do your work it's a pretty easy A for both the classes he teaches. After I had him in fall, I built my entire schedule around having him again for interpersonal. He has the funniest stories and you'll get some good life advice from him (take notes)! His class is almost too easy, and he is almost too nice.
A. Todd is the most caring prof i've ever had. Funny. Respected. Loves teaching. Gives so much extra credit that with all my work, tests, and quizzes turned in I have a 108+%. He is funny. He isn't politically biased like most college profs. He really treats the best environment to learn in. Open, accepting. 15/10 recommend his int'cult comm class.
A. Todd is such a great teacher!! I definitely recommend taking him for interpersonal. I learned a lot for my present and future relationships. The work is simple, there are quizzes , but they're really straightforward. He tells great stories and is really funny!!
He is one of the best professors I've had, he is supper open minded but yet holds to his opinions. His schedule on the syllabus of what to do in class and what has to be turned in was very confusing at first, but if you have any questions he will be very polite at answering them.
This class taught me so much on relationships with others, but the relationship I have with myself, my self worth, self value and self esteem. in my opinion it was an eye opening class. A. Todd makes it so fun and relatable and he is so easy to talk to, I recommend this class to everyone
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Throughly enjoyed A. Todd's instruction. He is very easy to understand and extremely organized. It's definitley a great course to take during the summer. I would highly recommned this professor for any communication class he offers.
He's a silly guy, easy A if you do the work! Only one group project but a lot of typing assignments. He gets off topic often but his stories are worth it. I strongly recommend him. He's such a sweetheart and will help you get your grade up.
A Todd is such an easy going professor. Quizzes are online and can be taken up to 3 times and the best score is kept. Reading guides and journals are extremely easy, all in the textbook you buy. The exam is online as well and can be taken up to 3 times, best score. Him, as a teacher is a terrific human being, best college professor by far I've had.
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I have never taken away this much knowledge from a class, ever. I enjoyed every minute of learning with A. Todd. Not only was he a super fun professor, but he taught me things that will and have changed my life. When I'm president, everyone will be taking his course.
Going to his class feeling lazy to leaving so energized, just the best easy class. Follow up with the due dates, reading guides can not be tuned in late. wazzzzzauuuuuup ask what it means in class.
A Todd Jones is by far in my top three favorite professors of all time. I admire him as a professor and respect him so much as a person. His class gives you a whole new perspective on life and for me, has changed mine in the most positive way. I highly recommend this class ( Interpersonal Communication) and I highly advise A Todd as the professor.
I took professor Todds Intercultural class, and enjoyed his class. However, I was looking forward to learning about different cultures, and I only learned about American pop culture. Maybe the title of the class should be changed. I know every professor has their own theme, but I felt that this was important to address.
Like all of A. Todd's classes, he wants to give you an A. Tons of extra credit, quizzes and tests are online (w/ open book and three chances to lock down the best score possible). Quite a bit of busy work, but overall doable. He's a very lax grader, so just do the assignment and get your A. Lectures are fun and usually class driven.
A. Todd structures all his classes the same: reading guides, journals, assignments. All the tests and quizzes are online with three chances to keep your best score. Tons of opportunities for extra credit. Grading criteria are low overall. If you don't get an A it's your own fault.
The class is structured like any other communications class and isn't challenging other than the amount of homeowork being a little excessive at times. The class is common sense for those who understand privilege, but at times it feels like the professor doesn't? He'll also drop you same day if you miss more than 4 days of class. Book is mandatory
A. Todd is the best professor i have taken. He is so funny and if you like to hear about peoples lives, then this is the class for you. The testing is easy and the homework is super easy. there is only 1 assignment that is a presentation and is super easy.
Hes a really great professor he is very funny as well and loves talking about his life. I would totally take him again he makes his class easy and fun I like the environment in his class. He gives a lot of homework but its not easy if you read it you will have a presentation at the end but its easy
He gives extra credit for his students to leave postive reviews about him on this site. There is no purpose to look up his reviews on this page when they're not genuine. Though he may be knowledgeable about communications topics, he's not good at teaching. You'll learn more through one podcast on the topic.
One of the better professors I have had. He is funny, down to earth and easy to talk to
A Todd is one of the best professors Ive ever had. Interpersonal communication is a MUST. Amazing lectures and clear grading, taking him was one of the best decisions Ive ever made. You learn so much about yourself and others over the course of this class its truly amazing. He cares about his students and it is reflected in his teaching.
A Todd is an awesome professor, he's been super understanding with the shift to online learning and technical difficulties. His lectures are fun and the homework isn't that bad, though 8 week courses are of course fast-paced. Textbook and attendance are mandatory. And no I'm not getting extra credit for this review lmao.
Such an easy and fun class. Just do your work and youll be fine. A Todd is so understanding and works with any issues you have. Definitely recommend him! Gives extra credit. The textbook is required. Hard not to pass.
A. Todd is a wonderful teacher and amazing stories. He explains the topics he is teaching very well and has great examples. He likes it when his students participate. Highly recommended.
literally the easiest class ever, and hes a great professor. does go off topic a lot and talks about himself a lot lol but hes a great professor and cares about his students, definitely take him! text book is required and hes very understanding
Straight to the point. Want an A, take him. There isnt really anything wrong with his class. Just do the work, simple work as well.
His class was super easy despite it being his first time teaching this topic. Though, he tends to speak for personal experience and relate that to the lesson, so he tended to ramble. Honestly, if you read the textbook and did the assignments, it was an easy A, but he made the class fun (yet somewhat lengthy).
He is a great professor. His class is easy as long as you do the work and he cares about every student's success in his class. He gives a lot of easy opportunities to get a good grade in and is very understanding and helpful if you are having any difficulties with the material. His lectures are interesting and never a chore to listen to.
Very understanding and down to earth. Viewed his class as my therapy session. Love him and how inspirational he was hes like a breath of fresh air. Really appreciate everything he does. If youre looking for a class to take for funsies this is the one! also if you want to know yourself better this is a great class to take
A. Todd is an amazing professor, and person in general. He is super professional, chill, laid back, funny, easy going, positive, talkative, and teaches so many life lessons. SUPER EASY, ENJOYABLE, and INFORMATIVE CLASS, AMAZING PROFESSOR, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Funny guy. Great for help outside of his class work. Gives good life talks. Assignments were easy, mainly stuff about yourself. Don't slack! Easy grader but gives a good amount of assignments. Group projects at the end. Overall loved this class.
A Todd is a great professors, his teaching style and encouragement to participate in class is really good.
Professor A. Todd is probably the best professor I have taken so far in Bakersfield College regarding communication classes. I really love his teaching style because he is willing to help you get a good grade with no pressure. Overall all you have to do is do the homework and show up and you will get an easy A. I highly recommend this professor.
He draws lectures off of personal experiences and skillfully applies it to the class topic that day. The downside is the lack of clarity in his instructions for the numerous weekly assignments he assigned. His wording can be hard to understand but he is actively working on assigning less work and being more clear in his instructions.
I took Jones' Interpersonal Communications class in 2018 and still think about this one Bill and Ted reference he made during a lecture that only I laughed at. He gave some life and relationship advice that stuck with me all these years later. By far one of the realest professors I've ever had with an extremely fair workload.
A. Todd is a great professor who makes the class engaging and fun. While the workload can be heavy, using resources like Unstuckstudy AI alongside the textbook really helps with study prep. Definitely take this class if you can!
This professor is very kind and understanding. Just do your work, read the instructions carefully, and try your best and you'll definitely get an A.
A Todd was so silly and kind all semester. he says that no 0 is permanent and when you give your speech and you're under time he'll ask questions and help you talk to read the time limit. he's awesome and nice and personal. on the last day of class I thought "I wish every professor was like him"
Professor Jones is a great professor. He is not a tough grader and just wants you to try your best.
Professor was amazing! He truly cares about his students passing the class. He goes above the expectations for his students. I really enjoyed this class, if public speaking makes you nervous this is definitely the best teacher for you!! I highly recommended to anyone taking a public speaking class for the first time or anyone stressing over it!
Everyone, take this professor before he retires. Seriously the easiest A I have ever gotten just put in the bare minimum and you'll get an A. The material is so easy and if you take it online you just feel like you're on FaceTime with a friend. The speeches are no big deal, just get your outline done correctly and on time and you'll be golden.
I hated public speaking but he made it easier. He's really chill and honestly it's an easy class as long as you do the work and speeches.
He's an awesome professor I you go to class and participate you will get a passing grade. He makes the class welcoming and not formal it's a speech class but with conversation. Communication is key with this professor he's very understanding and personable.
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