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Get all history jeopardy questions and know the answers to them. Those are all exam questions. That is fair. I know a teacher who posts all exam questions and then allows open book and note exams ST-MC 50 ?'s. As long as you learn stuff, which you
he loves teaching and he's great at it.
Great, organized, well prepared, you can't get any better than this!
Great class. One of my favorite professors in the department. Take him and Gaschen and Love and Giglione. You'll work really hard but you will learn a lot.
Let's be real...Comm Law is a hard class. But Dr. Fellow makes it just about as interesting as it can be. He incorporates games and gives weekly quizes (which usually will help ur grade) and loves teaching. He is a great professor and I highly recommend him!
Dr. Fellow is a great teacher! one of my favorites.
Can you not like this guy? His class isnt too hard but if you miss your grade suffers. The quizes are easy if you pay attn. during the lecture and the tests can be difficult. Oh and my class according to him was his worst class ever so no worries on pissing him off it takes a lot from what i can tel
Dont take this guy ever. He is very annoying and class is pointless. Only goes over notes word for word! His history jeopardy is stupid and the 3 poindexters in class are always called on, no one else. And how do you lose points for attendance when he doesnt take role! His asst is just as bad.
It seems that he doesn't care about students and his tests are hard. It is in a huge lecture hall and he doesnt take attendance, but he hates it when students don't show up and you lose points too(I dunno how he finds out).
Yes, Fellow is a difficult professor, but then again, the subject material of the class is difficult. He's a nice guy who loves what he teaches. His tests are just difficult. Study your names-- that's all it is. His quizzes are tough too. Make sure you show up to pick up your papers, that's how he takes attendence. Recommend him, but STUDY!!!
Fellows class is relatively boring and he only goes over notes word for word. Although he tries to make it interesting it is not working out too well seeing as not many people got a very good grade in his class.
This class was easy if you just studied. He curves the grade on both tests. The class is hard to sit through, he is hard to listen to. He is biased in his opinions and he brings in guests who have no respect for our country or President. He is dramatic if you have any issues with him.
i took during summer 05. it was a fun class and fellow a good man. im very happy and satisfied with the overall teaching. I like his quiz(total 7 which will add up to be a test score) his extra credit prelegal quizs. jus read the chapter be4 going to class. trust me
Take it in the summer. he cuts the slides into half and you take quizes everyday which makes it more easier for the test and plus you get a take home exam too
he seems totally uninterested in teaching. likes to toot his own horn WAY too much and his textbook (that he wrote, btw) SUCKS.
Very interesting to listen to and presents everything very well.
He is not interested in helping you if you are female!! Horrible Teacher. Take some one else even Dr Gail Love she is horrible too but better than him!
The class is interesting but he sucks... make friends with someone that can sign you in if he checks attendance. The tests are straight from the book and the review questions. Easy A if you just read and do the work...
this guy stinks...it sucks that you have to take this class, just copy the quizzes from the person in front of you, otherwise you are doomed.
This guy is so detatched from his students and so focused on himself to care. His aids do all the grading.
A knowledgeable and outstanding professor. Works hard to make the class interesting.
BOOOOOORING.....i find more interest watching a sitting rock
I know us COMM majors have to take this class, but don't take him. I know RGC is appealing, but he doesn't care about teaching anymore. He doesn't have the time to answer questions and is one of the rudest people I've ever met. The only reason he teaches still to sell his stupid book.
Worst teacher ever. I can't stand that man! He is boring and mean. Plus you can never hear what he is saying, because he speaks so low. Don't even tell him to speak up, because he will bite your head off.
Change the name of this class from "History and Philosophy of Comm" to "This person did this, this person did this..." Lecture and tests are nothing but matching people with what they did, maybe I just expect too much from a REQUIRED COMM CLASS.
Word to the wise: take your recquired Comm classes during the summer, they are much easier. Fellow is no exception. As long as you have a pulse during each class session then you will do fine; you can't really skip his class because of all the quizzes and extra credit.
Boring lectures. Very hard tests. Says that he loves to teach but then criticizes people publicly for giving suggestions or having a different opinion them himself. Does not create for a good learning enviroment. Cursed in front of class because he didn't like someone's suggestion -- publicly embarrassing them and creating unneeded tension.
all the above comments are completely bogus! Those r people who dnt study, dnt print out their notes online. i agree the class is alittle difficult, but hes a nice guy and always trying to make his class more interesting! instead of talking all the time, he shows videos! if the professor keeps talking for the whole 21/2 hrs,the comments are worse!
Really nice. easy as long as you do the readings. speaks really softly but does have many interesting things to say. curves the grades. supper nice guy!
Teacher hard to hear. Make sure not to miss more than 1 class. He will drop your grade. You dont really need the book too much. He gives all the notes online. He will out burst at any moment though, so keep quiet and go to class.
First of all, any comments regarding the ease of Fellow's class is incorrect. A small percentage of students pass his class with an A. A MAJORITY (60%) end up with a C or below. If you need COMM 425 or 410 DO NOT TAKE FELLOW!!! TAKE GALE LOVE or someone other than Fellow. I believe his ego supercedes individual student success. HORRIBLE-CLAS
Much easier than his history class. fellow is not very helpful and acts like you are bothering him if you need help. i did learn some stuff from comm law though, however as a teacher, i think he needs to work on his social skills
This class was EXTREMELY DIFFICULT-- Fellow is quite an arrogant man who expects his students to memorize quotes that one historical person said about another historical person. I did manage to get a B+, ALMOST AN A :( ********DO NOT TAKE FELLOW FOR ANY CLASSES if you are smart, okay.
I thought this was the most horrible class ever. He told my class we were the worst class in his 22 years of teaching. He never wants to help...it almost seems like you're a nuisance to him if you ask for anything. Never ever take this teacher ever.
The worst teacher ever! I can't believe he's still employed. Everyone is our class agreed that he was a nightmare to deal with. He helped no one and made it seem like the students were a nuisance.
Do not take this teacher for any class at all? He is a complete jerk when you are talking to him. He acts like his is so above you. His lectures are a snooze fest. His damn trivia is just plain stupid. Fellow coins? Now that is an arrogant pompous excuse for a teacher. I do not know how idiots like him even get a job in teaching.
Don't believe these responses. Fellow works hard and expects his students to be prepared. Frankly, he is one of the best professors I have ever had.
One of the best professors I know. Excellent knowledge of the subject. You can't do better.
really good
Dr. Fellow isn't an easy professor but he's not the horrible guy that some comments paint him as. Sure the class is hard but it's a 400-level class, what exactly did you expect? Show up to class, read the book (if you don't, good luck passing the class) and study lots before the tests and you should get at least a B.
Horrendous professor. Terrible mumbler, I would rather stab myself in the eye than listen to him. A very small percentage of students actually get A's. Forces you to memorize pointless quotes and trivial factoids about historical figures. Plan on reading the book (which he wrote) over and over. Knowledgeable, but bad instructor, and worse class
not an easy class,but he is a great professor, he has a great deal of knowledge about journalism and makes you want to become a better writer. i do recommend him if you are a journalism student.
Dr. Fellow is a really nice guy, and a really intellectual Professor. I truly think that you have to be in a small class with him to discover this. Sometimes it might be hard to relate to him because his intelligence is on another level than most college students. Take his class...it's not as bad as the comments portray!
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Dr. Fellow is a very effective professor. Extremely knowledgeable about journalism and history. Takes the time to teach the topic and requires an average amount of homework/exams especially for a 400 level course. The book is really interesting. Good class, you'll learn a lot. I've learned his lecture courses are difficult, but I enjoyed his course.
lectures are so boring and long, marks you down points everytime you dont go to class; takes attendance twice. no study guides, and test questions are very detailed. very moody, stick up his @**.
You can tell that he is very passionate about the subjects he teaches. Lots of students dislike him because he expects them to actually learn something (which requires some effort) but the workload is not unreasonable, esp. for a 400 level class. I was terrified of him at first but ended up loving his class and have a great deal of respect for him.
One of the most organized, interesting and professional professors at Cal State Fullerton. Would be an excellent political figure, which I think he is. Very impressive.
He expects you to study and act like a university student. A wonderful professor who loves his profession. Take him for law or history. He wrote the book and it is worth reading.
Take this class in the department's summer program in Florence. He is fun, intelligent and passionate about what he teaches.
Dr. Fellow is a great teacher! He is very passionate about teaching and his students. He truly cares about his students.
Awesome Prof. He Chair of the department so he knows history. It felt more like a US history then philosophy class. Test are medium, not bad considering it is a 400 class. responds well to email and don't wait till the last moment to see him for extra credit points. tons of extra credit as well. Great prof overall. Get on his good side!!
Very difficult class. So not gnarley at all. The book would help if you read it to follow the outlines from his web site, or just bring the outlines to class and PAY ATTENTION DUDES!! The class moves quickly as does his lectures and slides, I would try another prof. for this class. I got a D-
I enjoyed this class but I'm a history buff. He does move fast but once you get the hang of it its easy to understand. Print handouts before hand to follow along it helps.
Christ, this class is difficult. There's an overwhelming amount of information and there aren't enough notes to prepare you for the pop quizes and exams. The way the questions are phrased makes you wish that the test was essay instead of multiple choice. His teaching style is not bad but he follows the book to a T since he wrote it.
Come to class, read the book, review the notes, take the practice quizzes online...what's the use? you'll never study enough to cover all of the material on the tests. Extremely difficult because there are quizzes once a week covering the 50-page chapters. Awesome professor, but very difficult class.
He is extremely smart and presents the material in a good manner. He talks extremely quietly and it is hard to hear him unless you sit in the front. Don't miss class because there are mini quizzes called practicums and all of the points add up. The course was a little difficult. I studied a lot and still only got a C.
Expects university students to act like university students. That means be prepared and read the materials before class. Extremely intelligent professor and great lecturer. I recommend him!
Organized, prepared,knowledgeable. Passionate about the subject and presents media history as a story. He wrote the book so he knows his stuff. Offers lots of extra credit.
If you know every word of the book including the 200 names on each page, you will do well. If not, good luck! Extremely difficult tests and quizzes. I will never take one of his classes again! I got an A in the class, but it was super hard!
Chill professor, he makes it easy for you so don't trip. Taking his 425 course online (without the textbook) and I have gotten A's on all my quizzes and B's on exams. Watch his lectures, listen to his lectures, take the practice quizzes and you're chill. I don't pay attention to half of his lectures and I got a B. He's lenient, btw.
Great teacher. Online class with textbook. Easy to follow lessons online and he responds to emails quickly and is helpful. If you watch the lessons and take the practice quizzes you will be fine.
Excellent!
I enjoyed the class! Take the online practice quizzes on cengagebrain website the same questions are often on the quizzes! You need the textbook, and highlight also play the jeopardy game but be careful some answers on the game are wrong when I compared them to the book and real quizzes.
First week I read the chapters thoroughly and did okay on quizzes. The next week I skimmed through the book and ended up getting A's on all quizzes thereafter. It's a lot of info but just try to focus on the stuff that's important. Cengage quizzes and history jeapordy helped a lot. Overall great online class. I would definitely recommend this class. Lots of info, but fairly easy material to understand. Easy class.
Great online class! Weekly check-up quizzes, four 15-point quizzes, 4 group discussion forums, & two 50-Q exams. Do the quizzes on Cengage, a lot of the same questions from tests/check-up quizzes are there. TEXTBOOK! He picks little sentences here and there straight from the text. Look though his powerpoints too. Very good at email communications.
If you need to fill graduation requirements for comm, for sure take his class. There's extra credit opportunities EVERY SINGLE CLASS (media jeopardy). The exams are online, but he gives in-depth study guides beforehand (do the study guides and you'll be fine). There's a group project and presentation at the end of class, isn't too demanding.
Four discussion board assignments which are pretty easy. Three test- be sure to read the book! Many things that are in the test are not in the notes. Weekly quizzes that are short and easy if you reviewed the lecture¬es. An optional Jeopardy game to help you review. One short paper. He is always there if you have any questions and is very kind.
I applaud him for getting back into teaching after so many years. Unfortunately, it showed in his organization. Many students were unclear of assignments and what was expected of them for the final project. Did his best to engage students and I liked his hybrid onlinein-class structure. Very knowledgeable professor.
So I took this class as a hybrid course, really awesome because all your tests and assignments are due online, which made things really easy for me. There's extra credit opportunity every. single. day. with media jeopardy. And there's a group project at the end. All research aspects of the class are taught in class, all stats stuff is SELF TAUGHT.
He's Amazing. Very engaging and enjoyable class. Will change the way you look at the world. He is very informative. Amazing teacher take him for sure!!! You wont regret it. Easy if you do all the homework on time. Has the best stories. He makes it such a comfortable environment to share your thoughts and ideas.
His 410 class is basically a hybrid class. You only have to show up for class once a week. His Monday portion is lecture where you sit through his lecture, take a 7 question truefalse quiz and then Wed class portion is just hw you submit online. Class is really easy if you do all the work which requires you to buy both textbook.
3 exams (including the final), 5 quizzes, and 1 check-up quiz every week. I took this class online during Spring semester, 2015. He even has practice jeopardy quizzes for each Chapter of the textbook, which he wrote. He responds to emails very quickly. His quizzes are kind of specific, but they are usually easy.
YOU MUST HAVE THE BOOK. All the answers to the tests are in there. Everything he posts online are not on the tests or quizzes at all. Every answer comes straight from the book.
He wrote the book for the course, which we had a quiz on a new chapter every week. The quizzes were easy and I often skimmed the chapters and got an A. The exams are pretty easy too. He has a jeopardy game that's like a review for all the quizzes too and a lot of the questions are on the quizzes and tests. Friendly guy, responds to emails fast.
Taking this class online was 10x better than trying to take in class. All the test answers come from the book, literally every single one. There are checkup quizzes, exams, and then 'coffeehouse forums', as well as a few small extra credit surveys. (By the way, you can't get an A+ in this class unless your grade is OVER 100%)
I took COMM 425 online (summer) and Professor Fellow was quick to respond whenever I had a question. Everything on the checkups, quizzes, and exams came straight from the book. I would definitely take him again.
This was my first online class taken at CSUF and Dr Fellow has made it a great experience. He wrote the textbook and all the answers for the quizzes and tests come straight from the book. I enjoyed learning about media history throughout American history and his podcasts are a great way to have the material reinforced. Thank you Dr. Fellow!
The tests require you know minute details and specifics from the text. His questions are in my opinion, overly specific. Get the online book so you can ctrl+f. The lectures had occasional errors which were confusing, and there were some questions on the quizzes and tests that looked like they were using out of date or incorrect information.
Professor Fellow is amazing! The class is super easy. There's weekly quizzes, a few discussion posts, and 3 tests that are extremely easy. I passed with an A and never listened to a single lecture or even read the book. I would highly recommend this class!
Best Online class ever. Due dates were at noon every Monday, and it was consistent assignments. The tests are mostly from his book, and are almost word for word. Fellow made this history jeopardy game, and its really helpful. Has questions from the quizzes in there. If you do it, its an eassssssssy B. A is doable if you do just basic studying.
Every week you have to read a chapter write a two page paper (with VERY vague instructions) & will have SEVERAL group projects going on. He's extremely disorganized and scatter brained. He's very into himself & his "Tv" show, but doesn't provide any information you couldn't get from just reading. You're tested on specific & unimportant details.
Unclear grading criteria for papers and projects. All over the place all the time. Reading, Two-page paper, and a quiz EVERY week. SO many group projects! Tried to talk to him about concerns with papers, gave sarcastic and rude answers. Why ask questions? He doesn't have answers. Hated class every week. Thinks he's the ish. He's actually the worst.
His online class is easy as long as you keep up on the readings(varies in length, always from textbook). Only three tests with checkup quizzes every week but they are all open note/book. I would take his online class again.
Took this class online in the Summer so do not know much about the professor in a classroom setting but he was always very quick to answer emails and post info on Titanium. It was a quick course because of the shorter term but still a lot of work. However it is easy to pass if you just do the minimum, he is very clear about assignments.
Professor Fellow is a pretty easy class. He's organized and straightforward. It's basically a quiz a week with a lecture, but the lectures are kinda pointless because all of the quiz questions come directly from the book. So, get the book and you'll be fine. He also does a few two-page activities, but they're fairly free to write what you want.
You basically have a quiz and lecture a week, but the lectures are so long, it's not even funny. He also does three exams and the class is based entirely on quizzes and exams. He only has three discussion boards that are worth three points, so basically nothing. The exams aren't easy either, get the book, but this class is a tougher one.
Its is very obvious that he loves teaching and his subject. He gives so many resources online and even some that are interactive in order to help you learn better. There is one quiz a week and three forums throughout the semester. There are 3 main tests. Overall, not an overwhelming class & good to take if you need more units with a heavy schedule
I loved Professor Fellow's class! It was online, and there was a chapter check-up or chapter quiz each week. As long as you read the textbook, you will ace them. There are 3 exams, and they are open book/open notes. There is one paper, and it is very open-ended. He also responds to emails very quickly. Overall, I loved his class!
This professor was one of the second worst I had taken at CSUF. He would require that students watch his weekly lecture videos and take weekly quizzes. He is a tough grader so if you don't do well on quizzes then expect a drop in your grade. He doesn't even allow you to check on your answers once you finished. He is a hard professor so be prepared!
This class is mostly just weekly lectures and readings which isnt too hard. All the quizzes and tests were online so as long as you had the book you could get a decent score. Only one paper and its fairly easy with clear criteria. Super generous with rounding and curving.
Professor Fellow is the worst professor Ive ever had. He is extremely disrespectful and inconsiderate of his students. Feedback I received on my final project was him saying that COVID is an excuse for students missing assignments (Although I was missing 0 assignments). He also decided the give me a 0 on a quiz I originally got 4/7. Dont take him
His tests are directly out of the book (suggest you get it through Kindle) yet I had to email him several times because his quiz answers didn't match with the text (he only corrected himself maybe twice). Lectures are fifteen minutes of stiff regurgitation of the book, you won't need to watch them. Vocal about his beliefs in his assignment comments
From my experience with Fellow, I recommend taking another professor. The class was easy but he obviously has a difficult teaching style. The material was clear but his grading was not. From my experience as a COMM major, I believe there are more understanding and less difficult profs at CSUF. Fellow can be unprofessional which affects his grading.
Professor Fellow was a pretty good teacher. 1 paper at the end of the term, 3 exams, weekly quizzes, weekly lectures. My only complaints are that he's doesn't respond to emails and his textbook is way too long. Each chapter is very dry and boring. Other than that, he was pretty good.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
38%
Textbook Required
40%
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425407
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