2.4

Brian Kline

Communication - University of North Georgia - Gainesville

2.4
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
64%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

64%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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3

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1

29

What Students Say

Didn't learn much but I made it by with a high grade

SPEECH1101 - 2.0 rating

I have good grades so far so no complaints there :)

COMM1100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

30%

Textbook Required

85%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (7)
A (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 13 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 3
B: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (3)
Group projects (3)
Participation matters (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (2)
Graded by few things (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Tough Grader (1)
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Reviews (83)
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3.0
COMM1100
Jan 5, 2004

Very rude and not at all helpful. Worst professor I have ever had.

2.0
4.0
COMM1101
Mar 3, 2004

I cant figure out why this guy became a teacher since A: He sucks at it B: He is the most boring, monotonous, UNINSPIRED teacher I have ever met. Its like her just wants to get the hell out of the room while he's teaching. Get a new job, Kline.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Mar 4, 2004

UGH! Horrible! If you value your GPA, stay AWAY! This professor wouldn't give me anything above a C regardless of what I did (and no, I didn't have attendance or study issues). When I asked for help, he refused. What a jerk!

3.0
2.0
COMM
Apr 12, 2004

The communications class is not that hard but, he makes it almost unbearable. His grading is not always the same from student to student and, you MUST be in class everyday to get a decent grade.

3.0
4.0
COMM1101
Jul 15, 2004

Medium difficulty class. Not that great of a prof.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Aug 26, 2004

absolutely horrible & sadistic. this guy wouldn't even help me when i asked. STAY AWAY!!!! p.s. gainesville college: its time he lost his job.

3.0
3.0
SPEECH
Sep 21, 2004

total dork. has a attitude the whole class too. almost like he doesnt want to be there. reqal boring

4.0
2.0
SPEECH
Oct 28, 2004

He was very nice and good

1.0
5.0
COMM
Nov 10, 2004

BAD TEACHER. HARD TESTS. NO HELP.

1.0
5.0
COMM
Nov 17, 2004

I have no idea what this guy wanted from me (or anyone else in my class, for that matter). The man's a screwball who seems to get a kick out of watching his students squirm. Completely immature and NOT HELPFUL!!!!

2.0
3.0
COMM
Dec 4, 2004

No Comments

2.0
4.0
COMM1100
Dec 7, 2004

The speeches were easy but he never told you when a test was because he put everything on WEB CT and then when you go print the calendar he goes and changes the dates on you so no one is prepared for the damn tests.

1.0
3.0
COM1100
Dec 9, 2004

Pretty much a total sarcastic jerk. I coudn't stand sitting through the class and I almost dropped it because he was such a jerk. I ended up getting a C and not learning a single thing. Don't buy the book because it is a total waste. Just avoid him and you should do well!!

1.0
3.0
COMM1101
Dec 16, 2004

I thought at first he was a nice guy but after the first speech i noticed that he was a total jerk. I would recommend that people not take hime but if you do make sure to keep all the grades he gives you b/c at the end he may try to give you a C when you really deserve a better grade

3.0
2.0
COMM1101
Dec 28, 2004

He's not the best professor, but he was not a jerk in my class. He did answer all my questions and I managed to get an A in the class. As long as you do all of your work and check out WEB CT like he says then there should be no surprises. Very easy class. :)

1.0
1.0
SPEECH
Jan 2, 2005

He is the embodiment of all that backwards and wrong with the Junior College .He lacks the knowledge base as well as the basic ability to express the material which is particularly bad in public speaking.Yet he has the audacity to condescend to students.This stems from his obviously small

2.0
1.0
COMM1100
Feb 13, 2005

He's really easy, but he doesn't explain anything. Even when you ask him to explain something, it's never very clear. To be a communications teacher, he could really use some communication skills! You have to really be on top of the game and know what's going on. Learn to use WEB CT!!

1.0
2.0
COMM1101
Feb 17, 2005

He's a fairly easy prof, but he's never clear on anything. I could never figure out what it was we were to do in his class. he is very picky about his speeches and isn't clear on what or how to do them. He seems quite sarcastic when you ask him Q's. It was the worst part of my day.

2.0
2.0
COMMUNICATIONS
Feb 23, 2005

Easy class but he wasn't very clear on what he wanted on speeches

4.0
1.0
COMM1101
Apr 7, 2005

he is very helpful if you take time to visit during office hours. Use web ct and Mr.Kline with speech outline, you will do fine. I hate speech, but i made a/b avg. Very good and easy.

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
Apr 26, 2005

Kline is a cool guy, very sardonic, and very sarcastic when you ask questions. Also, whenever you ask a Q he'll tell you to go on WebCT but then the WebCT calendar will be empty. Pretty tough grader. there are 3 speeches and 2 tests and the tests are ridiculously hard. still possible to get an A.

1.0
3.0
SPEECH
May 2, 2005

by far one of the worst teachers i have ever had. always sarcastic, looks bored during your speeches, tests seem easy but are hard, NEVER clear on what he wanted. do not take this professor.

5.0
1.0
SPEECH
Jun 28, 2005

Aw..bad reviews for Mr. Kline!?! I loved this class... In his class..you have to make the effort to know what he wants on tests, speeches...

1.0
3.0
SPEECH
Jul 12, 2005

There is NO pleasing this man! Email your outline to him, correct it, email it back to him, correct it, repeat process 123 times. He will find something NEW wrong with it everytime! He is also snide and borderline rude, and totally has the "**** mustache" look going!

2.0
5.0
COMM1100
Grade: B
Aug 15, 2005

I thought he was horrible & I dropped him & told my advisor that I didn't think he should be teaching because he was unclear about the material & he was RUDE, basically just a monster, and my ADVISOR said she had heard that a lot about him. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Aug 17, 2005

I failed the first test and speech and dropped the course. He wasn't clear and I didn't feel comfortable enough to talk to him because he was so condensending. I took the same class with another instructor and made an "A" the very next semester.

1.0
4.0
COMM1100
Nov 1, 2005

I thought you had to have communication skills to TEACH communications...? Very. Very. VERY rude. Acts like he doesn't even want to be in class or even alive.

1.0
4.0
COMMUNICATION
Nov 15, 2005

He is not a good teacher. He does not explain anything in full detail. Never email him a question or you will get back an aweful remark from him. Everyone does! He does not care about his class. I think he enjoys being mean to the students! He always looks like is going to fall asleep during speeches. He really could care less! Don't take him.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Nov 15, 2005

This has been what I would expect from a public speaking class...not too fun, but it is required.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Dec 9, 2005

DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY!!! He's very vague about assignments, doesn't grade fairly and generally unapproachable. I was actually excited about taking speech (I love public speaking) but had a hard time comprehending what was expected because of vague assignments. Take Allison Ainsworth instead.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Feb 20, 2006

Unpleasant, did not make the class fun at all, and was rude. Most people feel intimidated by public speaking, and he did nothing to ease their discomfort. I dropped the class because of his lack of personality/bedside manner. He's boring, speaks in a monotone, and should be replaced by someone who likes to teach.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
May 27, 2006

was really interested in public speaking going into the class, he was not. He gets so hung up on proving your sources were good he doesn't listen to your speech. He grades unjustly.

1.0
4.0
COMM1100
Aug 1, 2006

Horrible. Decides early on who he likes and who he doesn't, then treats - and grades - everyone accordingly. He has no business teaching.

3.0
4.0
COMM1101
Nov 8, 2006

he grades pretty hard, but the 3 speeches are in front of at most 8 people. Also, seems like we never had to go to class because you only go to speech days on the days you speak and the days you listen (2 days total for each speech)

5.0
1.0
COMM1101
Nov 28, 2006

I took him for Maymester and made an A plus! He is VERY monatoned and kind of boring but he will look over your speech before you do it and you are guaranteed a 100. I don't know what these other people are talking about! Oh, and I am not your average A student either :)

3.0
2.0
COMM1100
Dec 13, 2006

NICE GUY ... OK TEACHER

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jun 10, 2007

Brian was a great teacher - I had him during MAYMESTER which was tough, but he was fair. I ended up with an 87

4.0
1.0
COMM1100
Jul 24, 2007

Hes not all that intersting in his teaching but as long as I got my A, Im fine. Only 2 tests in July class, 1 extended answer and other multiple choice. Never received below a 90 on any assignment/test. Be Nice to him...hes easy.

2.0
3.0
COMM1101
Jul 31, 2007

he was extremely boring and i would not take him agian.

1.0
3.0
COMM1100
Nov 28, 2007

Brian Kline is the lamest excuse for a teacher I have ever met. He is extremely vague in his assignments and will not help you if you have questions. He is very demeaning and makes you feel like a little child. I would not recommend taking him to anyone. I use to enjoy speeches, but he ruined my views the subject. Terrible!

4.0
2.0
COMM1100
Dec 1, 2007

I took comm for a maymester this past summer. A lot to cram into a maymester but a very nice teacher! Only 2 tests - He will look at your speech outlines prior to the speech and help you with it!! He is laidback and a good teacher - he made me not feel so nervous at speech time. I tried to take speech 2 times before and finally made it!!

1.0
4.0
COMM1100
Dec 10, 2007

This guy is probably one of the worst teachers. He tells you something one time and expects you to remember to the last day of class. He makes you feel like an idiot if you ask him any question and he does not help you at all. I would not recommend taking him because he is boring and does not want to be there at all.

1.0
4.0
COMMSECT
Dec 13, 2007

DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY!! He might have been ok in his Maymester classes but not in his regular semester hybrid class! He never helped with anything unless you pried it out of him. He switched books this year but did not switch the test questions and assumed that the book went over the questions on the test....well the did'nt! 2/3 got a C.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Dec 23, 2007

ABSOLUTELY THE WORST TEACHER IN THE WORLD!! I cannot believe the state pays this guy to teach. The textbook does not apply to the class at all. He will not answer any questions you have and he gives you a 5 question pop test during the semester! Terrible Terrible experience. Dont take his class.

4.0
2.0
COMM1100
Mar 20, 2008

I dreaded taking speech. I liked Dr. Kline. I took the hybrid class. It is very easy as long as you do your work and let him go over your outline before your speech. I expect a high B.

2.0
4.0
COMM1100
Mar 28, 2008

ok...so....read this freakin' thing before you take him!!! i missed a test and because i didn't email him, and i got a dang 0!!! now, i am barely passing! it does say, in very fine print, that you are supposed to email him, but i'm a freshman...aren't we allowed to make mistakes??? he is control freak, but he does bless you if you sneeze...that's a

3.0
1.0
COMM1100
Apr 9, 2008

Easy hybrid class, got an A, people who give poor ratings never attended the class or weren't responsible enough TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE.

2.0
4.0
COMM101
Apr 23, 2008

I took the hybrid class and he doesn't explain anything and then when you ask him a question he acts like your stupid.

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
May 3, 2008

Nice guy, just very monotone and vague in what he expects. Have him proof-read your speech outlines, and you'll get an A.

1.0
5.0
COMM1001
May 7, 2008

This guy is the crappiest teacher i have had my whole college career, does not listen when you have problems, no lead way what so ever, and very very boreing. I would not take him agian

5.0
1.0
COMM1100
Sep 30, 2008

He is a great teacher...I loved this class! He is very easy and he is very helpful as well....loved this class!

3.0
3.0
COMM1101
Mar 26, 2009

Ok, he's not that bad. A lot of people don't realize that you are IN COLLEGE now and you should probably start taking responsibility for your actions. Check the calendar online for assignments due online or in class, and you'll be good. Email him your outline before your speech and your grade will be just fine. No worries.

2.0
4.0
COMM1101
Jun 3, 2009

If you are good at doing all your work by yourself with no help from the teacher then you can try him, but if you have questions do not bother asking him. He is very unclear and just wants you to go away. His tests have nothing to do with the online quizzes he wants you to do. The only good thing was that Maymester is over quick.

2.0
4.0
COMM1101
Oct 23, 2009

Alright, so. I've been in college for almost 4 years with two different degrees. He is unclear on all his instructions and when assignments are due. During lecture classes, he spends about 10 minutes talking and then makes you do group work and discuss things among yourselves while he goes back across the hall to his office. Do not take him.

5.0
5.0
COM101
Apr 28, 2010

To the person below who said, "You only a few grades" and "alot": now wonder he failed you. You shouldn't even be in college. He's a great teacher who fails you when you fail.

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jun 4, 2010

Kline isn't too bad. I had him for maymester and this is how it looked: 2 individual speeches, 1 group speech, and 2 tests. Pretty simple. He doesn't really listen to your speeches, just makes sure your outline is correct. Get him to proof read it and you'll get an A. Nice guy, but people can probably take his personality as rude.

3.0
4.0
COMM1100
Jan 6, 2011

I took his hybrid class and it was far from easy. Every speech has to have a VERY detailed outline thats strictly graded. Most of the work was online & the 3 speeches were in class. The information you learn online was vaguely gone over in class so you have to hope the book has the answers. Hes also very sarcastic. Dont take him unless necessary!

1.0
2.0
COMM1100
Jun 19, 2011

I attempted to take his online COMM class & it was a joke. He had jumbled up dates from 2006 & 2007 when I was in his class Fall 2010. I emailed him for help because his poor directions were useless and all I got was smart responses that were unhelpful. Save yourself the headache and waste of time and do not take him.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Aug 19, 2011

If you are thinking about taking this class.... DONT!!!!!! Worst teacher i have ever met.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Oct 6, 2011

Took normal communications with him first session. It's a lot crammed into the 8 weeks but he made it fun. I enjoyed it, he doesn't make you nervous about the speech. He is a nice guy e-mail him outlines and you will get a good grade. Attendance is not mandatory but if you don't come to class you won't know whats going on or pass.

2.0
2.0
COMM1100
Jan 11, 2012

Took this online. The online material was the same as what he used in a regular classroom so at times it was confusing. Very vague for a communication professor. The couse work itself was easy enough.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Feb 3, 2012

He was awesome. I want to take more of his classes because he was such a great teacher.

1.0
2.0
COMM1100
Mar 31, 2013

I dont know what everyone else is talking about. This class was easy! Only touched my book twice, he use mostly power points But warning: this man is so utterly vague! If you need alot of teacher-student interaction to survive then he's NOT the one for you. I got an A and I hate public speaking.

4.0
3.0
COMM1100
Apr 30, 2013

Great personality, willing to help you understand if you ask questions. Tests aren't easy - some material is from the book (which we were told to read) but weren't gone over in class. Show up, participate, read your book, and you'll enjoy this class! I would take him again.

5.0
5.0
COMM1101
Aug 21, 2013

Good teacher. Study for the tests and for the speeches make sure you make a good presentation and you will ACE.

4.0
4.0
COMM1100
Nov 19, 2013

Fair instructor, follow instructions and you'll live

5.0
1.0
COMM1100
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2014

Don't take online! Don't buy the book. I got an A and all I did was read the powerpoints to study for tests. That's where the questions come from. Be comfortable enough to make 1 speech infront of class. Easy A!

3.0
3.0
1100
Nov 12, 2014

Easy class. Kind of contradicts himself sometimes, but other than that everything is easy going.

4.0
1.0
COMM1101
Grade: A+
Feb 22, 2016

I thought this class was a breeze. You just give speeches, he is super understanding and is an easy grader. He had us get the book but we never used it once, so beware of that.

3.0
1.0
COMM1100
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2016
Would take again

I took this class as a short session in the summer. I could not imagine having this class for 16 weeks because 4 weeks was more than enough. Even though this is a communication class, he tends to not communicate well. Make sure you stay on top of things, especially when writing your outlines for speeches. Don't wait until the last minute either.

1.0
4.0
COMM1100
Grade: B
Oct 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is a very vague teacher. If you need clear instruction on something FORGET IT. He grades pretty rough and he is really hard to learn from/listen to because he doesn't have very much enthusiasm. It is mainly power points. It def. doesn't seem like an "intro" class to me. He throws you right in. I took the interpersonal comm. class.

Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
COM1100
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Must be on top of assignments. Only two speeches required. Impromptu speech at the beginning, relatively easy. He is a hard grader, but does not count every assignment. Tests were used with notes. Would recommend.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jul 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I am taking his class online as a dual enrolled student, and I am frustrated by his lack of communication skills (especially considering what he teaches). He has responded to most emails in a rude and unclear manner. Just trying to work hard & get good grades and his condescension is frustrating. I have good grades so far so no complaints there :)

2.0
3.0
SPEECH1101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Took online dual enrollment at GTC, his instructions were unclear and did not make sense. I probably emailed him at least 20 times, his responses weren't that helpful. Made you have at least 8 in the audience but seemed like an unfair grader too. Didn't learn much but I made it by with a high grade. It was stressful to find an audience, but doable.

EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
COMM1100
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

He responds quickly to emails. He has old assignments from 2013 on d2l that he needs to take down. He is a generous grader. No assignments on breaks!! The online text book was around $100, the reading was not heavy and the Practice at the ends gave you multiple tries. 1 group project, a couple small papers, speeches and 2 tests, and many quizzes.

Gives good feedback
Tests? Not many
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
3.0
COM1100
Dec 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I don't rate many professors but I felt like I needed to rate this one. I took this class online for credit, and I think that was my first mistake. He responded to emails fairly quickly, but it made me feel like I was stupid for asking for help. The grading criteria is not very clear for some projects as well. Not the best communicator at times.

Group projects
4.0
3.0
COM1100
Grade: A+
Mar 6, 2020
Would take again

I took his class online and it was pretty easy. It was a 8 week class and as long as you do the work assigned youll do great. The only hassles are the speeches. I had to do like 4 or 5 (they were bad) but got good grades on them. He grades by the rubric and is lenient. Disc. arent boring and quizzes come from etext. Do the work and you will pass!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
3.0
COMM1100
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2022
Would take again

I took this class online. It calls for a lot of work but I typically finished the work within a day or two. He explains assignments very well and everything is put into D2L in a way that makes sense unlike some other professors I definitely recommend him.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
COMM1101
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2022
Would take again

Alright I am so confused by these reviews. He is the easiest professors Ive had in college. Hes chill, sarcastic, doesnt take attendance, like what more could you ask for? Not a lot of work either

Respected
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
COM1100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Took him for an online communications class; his communication skills are awful. None of the quizzes had due dates; he put everything in the course calendar- never posted anything else. The names of quizzes to take on the calendar didn't line up with the names of the quizzes under the quiz tab. Would not take online ever again. Easy assignments tho

5.0
3.0
COM1100
Grade: A+
May 4, 2024
Would take again

This was a great class to take! Check the calendar and listen to what the professor says. It's not hard if you check in every week. I had a lot of fun doing the speech! The group project was also fun just make sure to communicate!! Quizzes every week but nothing too hard. You can always go to him during office hours. He helps explain things a lot!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
COMMUNICATION
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2025
Would take again

Took him for COMM 3100. Pretty tough class but you really just have to be on top of it. Finish your speech days before it is due. 5 speeches to deliver, 6-10 mins. REALLY intimidating man but he is sweet. Do your VERY best in all the speeches you do and you should be fine. Keep improving. There's no makeup unless under special circumstances.

Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
COMM1101
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2025
Would take again

The professor is good at communicating. The professor is understanding. However, he will not open up tests. I had him for an online class, and he is pretty straightforward with what he wants. Sometimes the class may feel overwhelming, but it's doable. The tests aren't too hard, just review notes. He wasnt too bad

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

30%

Textbook Required

85%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (7)
A (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 13 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 3
B: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (3)
Group projects (3)
Participation matters (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (2)
Graded by few things (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Tough Grader (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.17 avg change
Mar
Jan
Feb
May
Jan
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

COM101

5.0

(1)

1100

3.0

(1)

COMM1101

3.0

(16)

COMMUNICATION

3.0

(2)

COM1100

2.8

(6)
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Difficulty by Course

COMM1001

5.0

COM101

5.0

COMMUNICATION

4.0

COMMSECT

4.0

COMM101

4.0

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