4.5

Charles Korn

Communication - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses)

4.5
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
167
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

167

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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What Students Say

Very inclusive and all and all a great professor

CST100 - 5.0 rating

he is TH BEST COMMUNICATIONS TEACHER I EVER HAD

COMINTR - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

36%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 77 grades
Most common grades:
A (45)
A+ (18)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(63)B(5)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 78 reported grades
A: 45
A+: 18
B: 5
A-: 5
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (40)
Caring (25)
Hilarious (24)
Clear grading criteria (24)
Participation matters (18)
Amazing lectures (17)
Accessible outside class (12)
Respected (10)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

SPD100

5.0

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SPEECHINT

5.0

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SPD126

5.0

(3)

COMM

5.0

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COMCOM

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

SPD101

5.0

A

3.0

SPEECH

2.7

SPD

2.3

SPD100

2.0

Reviews (167)
5.0
2.0
SPD100
Aug 21, 2003

Dr. Korn is so much fun and a great teacher. He should definately be taken

5.0
2.0
SPEECHINT
Oct 31, 2003

Funny, man. Not my fav. teacher, but pretty good.

4.0
2.0
SPD121
Grade: B
Mar 21, 2004

He's a spaz..but i thought he was extremely funny-and often goes off track talking about the news and what not*

4.0
2.0
SPD
Nov 19, 2004

Great teacher

3.0
5.0
SPD101
Nov 29, 2004

Very nice person, liberal but open to all opinions viewpoints. Despite this, he takes attendance seriously, and has a harsh grading guideline for speeches which he adheres to rigorously. Extremely hard to get As without extreme preparation and guideline following. Often consumes too much class time.

5.0
2.0
SPEECH
Dec 7, 2004

Korn is a good guy, dont skip his classes too often or you really will get a bad grade. I talked with him a couple of times after class, and he is more than willing to discuss any issues a student can have. very nice and polite, does not intimidate socially awkward speakers

5.0
1.0
SPD110
Dec 18, 2004

Kind of a strange guy, and often repetitive, but very polite, respectful, and fun. Easy grader, but didn't learn much.

2.0
5.0
SPD
Dec 19, 2004

He has a PhD in speech commn, and thus takes it way too seriously. Often consumes excessive class time thru useless chitchat. Only NOVA SPD 100 teacher to take attendance seriously. Unclear about what he wants in the speeches, and shockingly harsh in his grading. Dont listen to others: avoid him.

5.0
2.0
SPD126
Jan 12, 2005

Very energetic and helpful.

5.0
2.0
COMM
Jan 28, 2005

HE'S GREAT!

2.0
2.0
SPD229
Mar 1, 2005

It's very difficult to follow what this teacher is lecturing about, because he constantly goes off the subject. It gets really annoying, when I get up early in the morning for his class and all I listen to is his personal problems. I think he needs to get his life together and then teach.

1.0
1.0
SPD
Aug 8, 2005

this man is a spaz. he has no focus, and takes his personal life straight into the classroom. i learned nothing in this class.

3.0
2.0
SPEECHCOMMUNIC
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2005

Overall pretty good professor but nothing outstanding

5.0
1.0
COMM
Aug 23, 2005

I wont speak badly about charles Korn in my life. I was intimidated about taking his class beforehand (im not a great speaker) but i managed an A because i actually tried. People expect an easy A because its a communications course, but some work is required, especially on the group work. good class, just be serious about it.

5.0
1.0
SPD
Sep 6, 2005

Took Intercultural Comm with him. Goes off on tangents sometimes, but makes class interesting. Don't take him if you're not into the subject, as this isn't an "easy A". Take him if you want to have a learning experience, not some mindless lect

5.0
1.0
SPD110
Nov 5, 2005

Prof. Korn does go off on a lot of tangents but the class is not boring. Very easy. Only 4 speeches and a midterm. No homework. Does not grade hard. You dont have to be the best speaker to get an A you just have to try do the best you can. If you make an effort you will pass the class.

4.0
1.0
SPEECH
Nov 29, 2005

he is the easiest teacher ever.. boring class.but he is a nice person.. EASY A!

4.0
1.0
SPD110
Dec 15, 2005

Nice guy, easy class. He did talk a lot about random things but it was kind of nice.

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Dec 20, 2005

don't expect an A if you don't put effort into your speeches. korn is fair in grading and even does some peer evaluating. he is random, but that's what made the class more fun. we would get off topic, but we still learned what we needed for the midterm. great class, great professor.

5.0
2.0
SPD126
May 9, 2006

I am so glad that I had Dr. Korn for this class. I find the subject painfully boring but with Dr. Korn's brillant sense of humor it was quite fun. He also has the ability to put you at ease...especially if you are afraid of public speaking. You definately work in this class, but it's worth it. They broke the mold when they made him!!

5.0
1.0
SPD229
May 12, 2006

I'm so happy I took this class with Dr. Korn. He is just superior to any other teacher I have had. Takes a boring subject and makes it fun. I don't know what else to say. I just wish he taught more classes, he is the teacher that makes college easy. Dr. Korn, if you are reading this, THANK YOU!! and keep up the good work!!

1.0
5.0
SPEECH
Jun 20, 2006

This guy is AWESOME! Loved the class & learned too! good sense of humor, really helps you out. I wish he taught more classes. He should get a pay raise everytime he teaches a class! Most of the faculty sucks at NOVA, but Korn is cool!

5.0
2.0
SPD229
Aug 2, 2006

Very nice, available for help if you need it, very resonable. review notes for quizes do your projects and you're gaurenteed a "B":

3.0
4.0
SPD110
Aug 26, 2006

No Comments

4.0
3.0
SPD110
Aug 28, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Jan 19, 2007

Probably the most likeable teacher on campus. He does go off on tangents, but he's also very good at presenting the material. He's *interesting* which makes the class interesting. I feel that an instructor who spends the entire class focusing solely on the subject/text really fails to make his subject interesting. Students have short attn. spans!:)

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Jul 23, 2007

One of the best professors at NOVA. He is passionate about his work and it shows. I was somewhat shy but had no problems with the class. If you need to take speech & int relationships, take Korn!!

5.0
1.0
COMCOM
Aug 20, 2007

Damn good professor. I wish he taught more classes! Very unique and fun. Korn, if you are reading this, keep up the awesome work! KORN IS THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Need I say more?

5.0
1.0
COM2
Nov 20, 2007

Took intercultural comm. with Dr. Korn. HE IS SIMPLY THE BEST!

5.0
1.0
COM200
Dec 5, 2007

Out of all my 2 years of going to NOVA, I never liked a single professor until I took this guy. I had him my last semester before graduating. Very smart guy and knows his stuff. He also makes the class real comfortable so talking in front of everyone was a breeze! I respect him. Dr. korn, if you are reading this, YOU ARE THE BEST, & KEEP IT UP!

5.0
1.0
SPCH101
Dec 30, 2007

I'm glad I found Dr. Korn! God bless him! Easily my favorite teacher! I love him like candy KORN!

4.0
2.0
SPD229
May 30, 2008

He is a good teacher, read the book!

5.0
1.0
SPD110
Aug 11, 2008

Dr. Korn is extremely engaging. He loves to discuss things with his students. He's also encouraging to wallflowers. All in all, I really enjoyed his class. Also, be sure to keep up with American Idol!

5.0
1.0
SPD249
Oct 25, 2008

he looks like Dr. House! & SEX--> lol thats kinda the reccuring topic in class lmao! he's funny n cool but he can get a lil off topic, but it keeps u alert!

3.0
2.0
COMM101
Nov 6, 2008

He's very disorganized and gets irritated when he has to repeat himself. He is also very sensitive and gets his feelings hurt rather easily. he's a nice guy and he wants you to understand things but he's just all over the place and hard to learn from, he also words things weirdly. Don't lose any of the papers he gives you, he hates that.

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Nov 13, 2008

Great Teacher!!! Very helpful, just ask and he will explain.

5.0
1.0
SDV110
Nov 19, 2008

Very easy A. Just do all work on time. He is very gay though and says some really weird things but easy class

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Dec 3, 2008

What a fun guy! I think he's pretty hilarious, he has a great sense of humor and is makes the class fun. Public speaking terrifies me, but he makes it a lot easier. He also kinda looks like Dr.House, maybe even cuter?

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Dec 4, 2008

Dr. Korn is fun, ...gay, but funny. Haha! Don't think that this class is boring. If you're afraid of public speaking, by the end of the class, you'll be more comfortable with it, because Dr. Korn tries to relate to each of his students. Do the work and show progression your speeches and you'll get an A.

3.0
1.0
SPD110
Dec 12, 2008

I was terrified of public speaking but after taking Korn's class, he made me feel more comfortable with it. He is very disorganized and goes on these tangents for what seems like hours. He hates repeating himself. Oh, and he's usually about 15 minutes late to EVERY class (at least for mine he was)

5.0
1.0
SPD110
Dec 17, 2008

It's an easy pass. There's only one exam and 2 speeches and one group speech. He makes you feel comfortable in the class. Has a quirky sense of humor, take him. You won't be sorry =]

5.0
2.0
SPD126
May 7, 2009

Korn is wonderful! He is all over the place and disorganized at time but his classes are great. Don't be afraid to speak out loud, he loves class conversations. Even the one day a week class is fun! I highly reccomend Korn to anyone needing to take a communication class. You have fun and learn something.

5.0
3.0
SPD110
Jun 25, 2009

Dr. Korn is a genuinely nice person and deeply cares about his work and students. He keeps the class interesting by talking about current events and (sometimes) how they relate to communication. I feel that I really learned a lot in his class and I would definately take him again. And yes, he does look like House. ;)

5.0
1.0
SPD110
Jun 25, 2009

Dr. Korn is an amazing professor. He is very energetic and passionate about communication and its study. If I had to take another communications class I would not give it a second thought and would immediately sign up for Professor Korn. He is a great teacher and a great person at that.

5.0
2.0
SPD110
Jul 1, 2009

Cool teacher. Class is always fun. I hate speaking in front of people but i think he can tell that and compensates that into his grading. Fun class. recommended

4.0
2.0
SPD110
Nov 20, 2009

He was one of the funnest teachers I have had. He keeps classes fun with his jokes and conversations. He's very easy-going and makes public speaking seem like a breeze. I would definitely reccomend him to anyone (especially those terrified of pulic speaking, like I was).

5.0
1.0
CST110
Dec 23, 2009

awesome teacher!! i love dr. korn.. hes so down to earth and extremly smart!! hes into whats going on in students lives and my best professor so far!! very fair with his grading and is very understanding!! ALL HAIR DR. KORN!!

4.0
2.0
CST115
Dec 29, 2009

I loved him, and always looked forward to going to his class. He makes really funny but innapropriate comments so some people may get uncomfortable. He talked about the funniest things and made everything interesting. I highly reccommend him!! And i dont suggest buying the text book. I never read a page and easily got a B.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Apr 13, 2010

What an amazing professor!! Made class very enjoyable with a friendly environment. He is very knowledgeable on communication. Also, he responds to questions and graded work very quickly with helpful comments. If you need to take a speech class or just for fun, Dr. Korn is the one to take.

5.0
2.0
CST110
May 15, 2010

Korn is hilarious! I loved him for communications 110. He keeps the class interested and his powerpoints are clear and they transfer straight to the midterm. He grades fair and is a great listener. I really recommend him!

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jun 18, 2010

Dr. Korn is such an great professor. He really knows his stuff when it comes to communication. I really enjoyed going to his class; there was never a dull moment. There are not that many professors at NOVA that really care and engage their students; however, Dr. Korn does care about his students and wants them to gain knowledge about communication!

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jun 18, 2010

There's is not enough space on here to say how great of a professor Dr. Korn is. He is one professor that actually emails his students back and very promptly! I learned so much about communication in his class. All I can say is, Dr. Korn is the BEST!!!

5.0
2.0
CST110
Jun 22, 2010

I looked at this site before I took Dr. Korn's class. He is very interesting, funny and a very good teacher. He always ask, "Did you get that" and he means it. Very refreshing. I would take another class from him.

5.0
2.0
CST110
Jun 23, 2010

Korn is an outstanding teacher. He makes class very interesting and fun (i love his tangents). I took his 9 am summer class and i never dreaded coming to class ever, i actually looked forward to it. The class is really easy as long as you do the work and pay attention. I would take one of his classes again in a heartbeat.

5.0
2.0
CST101
Jun 29, 2010

Doctor Korn is a great teacher. He creates an environment where everyone is viewed equally... no favorites. His clarity and reasoning are very useful for the course. Take his class, you wont fear public speaking ever again.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jul 3, 2010

I so recommend taking Dr. Korn. He makes the class fun so I don't even mind learning about communication. He loves when his students get into dicussions which are often hilarious.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jul 7, 2010

Dr. Korn is the best; it helps that he is attractive too. He is very nice and teaches very well. I would advise anyone to take his class if they need a communication class; you will have a great time and learn in the process.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jul 7, 2010

Yeah, I took Korn this summer and he reminds me of Dr. House when not shaved. And he does have dry humor too.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jul 16, 2010

There is no other professor like dr. Korn, he is the best!!!

4.0
2.0
CST126
Aug 15, 2010

Overall he is a great teacher. He seems to get annoyed though if you continuously ask questions.

5.0
1.0
CST126
Aug 17, 2010

Best Professor at NOVA!!

5.0
1.0
CST100
Nov 2, 2010

i took 2 of his classes. hes a fun teacher to have. very helful, and understanding if a situation occurs. offers extra credit if you need it. maybe 1 exam a semester and if u stay after class he helps you out. if u fail his class then you should not be in college. if you just show up you should pass.

5.0
1.0
CST100
Nov 15, 2010

Dr. Korn is one of my favorite professors! His class is pretty easy and straightforward. He helps you and answers your questions after class. Only 1 test(he'll review you with ?'s from test), never a final or homework, and he is pretty lenient on grading unless you seriously piss him off :P. 4 speeches...EASY! Def. take him for any speech class :)

5.0
1.0
CST110
Nov 17, 2010

Dr Korn is easy and nice. BUT I do have a bone to pick- if you raise your hand, it will take him 15 minutes to call on you.. by then the question is irrelevant. If you call out and say "Dr. Korn.... " He ignores you and keeps talking over you. Any comment made is talked over. I found this very rude & frustrating. Otherwise hes great!

5.0
1.0
CST110
Nov 18, 2010

He is a great professor and easy to follow. He is fair in grading and giving people chances. Overall he is a great professor!

5.0
1.0
CST110
Dec 25, 2010

Great Professor and funny. Yea there are very little times where lectures were a bit dry, but Dr. Korn knows how to lighten things and keep your attention with his knowledge and humor. His class was my most interesting class. Thanks Dr. Korn!!!

5.0
1.0
SPD115
Dec 26, 2010

He is a great professor, and makes an effort to know the class. When classmates are missing, he gets concerned about their absence. He can be scatterbrained, but he uses this as a learning tool as well. Very helpful and a fun class, he remembers his students as well :)

5.0
1.0
CST100
Dec 29, 2010

dr korn is a great professor take his class to make your classes easier he lightens your day and will always put a smile on your face. he is a really down to earth teacher very hard to find in nova persoanlly i think but hes very cool and the course is easy im happy to had him as a professor really cool teacher

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jan 11, 2011

Dr. Korn is an easy and chill professor. Very understanding when students have to miss class and will work with you with missing assignments. He made coming to class so much fun :)

5.0
2.0
CST110
Jan 11, 2011

I loved this professor he was very interesting and different. He is kind of scatter brained but it makes it interesting. For someone who likes a typical lecture you would probably be frustrated by his style. For someone who likes lectures to be more like discussions you'll love him. He doesn't give too much homework either.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Mar 12, 2011

Great professor and great attitude. Very easy to talk to and he shows concern about his students. I'm so glad I have Dr. Korn because he was an amazing professor and got me out of being shy to speak in front of an audience. I strongly recommend Dr. Korn!!

2.0
2.0
CST229
May 5, 2011

the worst professor Ive ever had! very irrelevant, talks too much about his personal life,doesn't explain the assignments clearly, and then givesa you Cs, waste of time and money, didn't learn much from this class, very disappointed..

5.0
2.0
CST229
Jun 13, 2011

Prof. Korn truly cares about his students and is willing to take time outside of class to ensure your success. I would highly recommend him for anyone who wants to learn a great deal about communications and have fun at the same time. He was always able to keep the topic interesting and relevant. He just an all around great professor.

5.0
1.0
CST110
Jul 4, 2011

Dr.Korn is very nice.I enjoyed his class and it was a great one to take over the summer.I found his lectures interesting and helpful towards communication skills. Yes he likes to talk about massage therapy because he is a massage therapist as well, but his main focus is on communication.2 speechs,one group speech and a final.I would recommend him

4.0
1.0
CST110
Oct 27, 2011

this guy is funny and understanding.

5.0
2.0
CST110
Nov 9, 2011

He is awesome. Still in the middle of the semester, but the class is fun & not that hard. Gives you what is necessary for your speech & expects the outlines and evaluation the day the speech starts. Only talked about massage therapy on first day of school. He is funny & is always funny for the lecture part of class. have to work hard to fail.

5.0
3.0
CST110
Jan 2, 2012

He is very good at teaching and very wise. He will help you with anything that has to deal with the class. He loves coffee and candy corn :) and he's very funny and had alot of fun in his class. But you have to show up in order to pass its a requirement :)

5.0
1.0
CST126
Apr 24, 2012

Very good teacher. Enjoys teaching, and is easy to aproach and talk to. Class was easy, there was no final exam, and just a few online asignments, an oral, group project, and 1 easy paper, and you get to choose the topics. All in all, fun class.

4.0
2.0
CST126
May 4, 2012

very nice professor with passion to teach. But you need read the text book before going to the class. rade are not hard, just couple of paper and no finals.

5.0
4.0
CST110
Jun 20, 2012

Good professor.

5.0
3.0
CST110
Jun 21, 2012

Loved this class! Dr.Korn is hilarious and keeps you interested in the material the whole time. He's also very clear about what criteria he uses to grade speeches, projects, etc. It's pretty much impossible to fail this class if you do the work.

5.0
1.0
CST100
Sep 11, 2012

Korn will lighten your day and you won't feel stressed going into his classes like other hard ones. He cares about his students and is very careful not to offend anyone with different viewpoints. Very inclusive and all and all a great professor! I love this class!

5.0
1.0
COMINTR
Oct 22, 2012

he is TH BEST COMMUNICATIONS TEACHER I EVER HAD

5.0
1.0
CST229
Mar 12, 2014

Excellent professor & classes! Projects may seem like extra work, but 2-3 years later you will remember communication principles and how they work for and/or against you because of these projects. For test: review major concepts in the text, attend classes and listen to class discussion. Dr. Korn keeps discussions lively & interested. 5-stars!

5.0
1.0
CST100
May 6, 2014

I took his hybrid class and I must say he is amazing. He's incredibly nice, funny, and very professional! Do yourself a favor and take his class. I found it to be very interesting and very enjoyable

5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2014

Professor Korn is awesome! There is only one test and his review class makes it so easy to get an A! If you follow the grading criteria for the speeches you won't have any problem at all getting a good grade in this class. He has a great personality and makes this class fun. I would definitely recommend him!

5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2015

Prof. Korn is hilarious! There is no stopping him during his lectures. He tends to go off topic and talk about other things but in the end you learn what you need to know about the topic and have a good time doing it!

4.0
2.0
CST110
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Korn is awesome easy grader with few assignments. Never once opened the textbook. He's entertaining & loves to go off topic. However he does tend to be unclear about his assignments, and gets rather angry when you ask him questions/are unsure of something that he went over a month prior. He over explains to the point of confusion.

Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CST229
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Korn was great! We had one chapter test, group project, individual paper, and a final exam. Overall this class was very interesting and fun. I'd definitely recommend taking his class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CST110
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Korn is awesome! He is super genuine and so nice! His classes are super informational and interesting! He is down to earth and very caring when it comes to his students doing well! He is particular when it comes to outlines and group projects so be aware of that! Otherwise, super fun and easy class! Highly recommend taking Dr. Korn's classes!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Professor Korn is as good as it can get for a public speaking class... He ensures the environment is respectful but also fun in the classroom. Some people may have issues presenting or speaking in front of others, but Korn will make sure you are prepared and allow you to present at another time if you are not ready. Take him! I would again.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CST110
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Korn is the GREATEST professor I have ever had at NOVA! He is so chill, funny, and overall just a cool dude! His midterm is a little hard. The final was a group presentation which we got to work on since day 1. SUPER EASY A IF YOU DO AS YOU'RE TOLD!!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2018
Would take again

Take him. If you are nervous about public speaking it's okay because you gotta come out of your cage, you'll do just fine. You gotta be down and you have to want it all. You'll get an A just don't suck. Great professor, funny, gives awesome feedback.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
A
May 2, 2018
Would take again

I took him for public speaking. Its a actually a really easy course. If you do the work and meet his presentation criteria, its not that hard. The grades consist of 3 presentations and a midterm scantron test. Textbook not a huge must. Side note, he will dock points for wearing hats and jackets during presentations. Overall, a good class.

5.0
2.0
CST126
Grade: A+
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Perhaps the best Prof. I've ever had. I left every lecture feeling like I had truly understood a new facet of communication. Funny & open with students. All the assignments are fun. Tough to get a 100% on papers, but if you put effort you won't get below a 90%. Textbook readings optional, but VERY useful outside class. Loves his CST126/229 classes.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
CST100
Oct 4, 2018
Would take again

Made speaking in public a breeze and also helped boost my confidence in constructing a speech.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

He is really nice, makes jokes, and he has a positive attitude. He is lectures are amazing and easy to understand. I would take again.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
CST110
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

I took a hybrid & we only met once a week for an hour, but still a pretty good teacher. Very laid back and chill, goes off on tangents a lot, but still awesome. Sometimes unclear about instructions, but definitely ask- he has a lot of respect for people that ask to clarify. Graded attendance and definitely a participation class.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2018
Would take again

Hes a funny teacher and his assignments are not hard at all. He makes public speaking fun and goes over all test material. If you pay attention, youll pass. Take him!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
CST126
Dec 30, 2018
Would take again

Professor Korn is a nice guy who made his lectures very interesting.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CST110
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

Good professor. Show up, prepare for you speeches (two 3-5 minute individual speeches and one 10-15 minute group presentation), all in all pretty simple to get an A in the course. His lectures are interesting and he's a funny guy. Hardest part in the class is the midterm exam. You can get away with not buying the textbook, trust me.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Korn is a nice guy. But being a nice guy only gets you so far. His teaching method is half baked at best, and lazy at worst. he is consistently late for class, by about fifteen minutes, and has recently been rescheduling classes for earlier than they were scheduled for, when many of us already have classes.

Participation matters
Caring
2.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took his 8 week class and just finished. I was hopeful and excited the first day because he seemed just as nervous and chaotic as me. However, the organization never occurred and I ended up always being disappointed by how he would forget something or get side tracked. The class ended over a week ago and theres no hint of our grade anywhere.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Korn is an amazing professor. He truly cares about his students and making sure they do well in his class. Very clear on instructions for assignments. He also creates a comfortable classroom environment to present in. Always is honest and answers any questions in a fair amount of time. If you are nervous with public speaking take his class!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
3.0
1.0
CST126
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Korn is a very nice guy, he will really work with you and cares about people. with that said he is extremely disorganized, you will not learn much by going to class because he gets off topic so often which is funny and interesting but at the end of there is no structure and he is all over the place so there is really no reason to attend in pers

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
3.0
CST100
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

He is very funny and is direct of what he wants to see when it comes to presentations. I loved his class i learned a lot. The textbook is not necessary. His grading is fair and the presentations are mostly easy if youre prepared. This class is very fun and he is an amazing professor. Definitely recommend to a first year student.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2020
Would take again

Hands down the best possible choice you can take.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
4.0
CST100
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Korn is fun & engaging, & his online class was fairly simple. He does want participation & warns that if you aren't willing to attend, you should drop the class. He likes things done his way, but it's a simple "attend & do the work" way. He cracks a lot of jokes & treats the class as adults, which some people like & others don't.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
1.0
CST110
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Korn is a funny and engaging lecturer, however he's kinda all over the place. He's completely disorganized and often has hard time keeping track of assignments and even the content he's teaching. He gets pretty defensive and will sometimes restart whole lectures if a basic question is asked as he thinks people aren't listening. Easy A

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Professor Korn is an amazing teacher, however, due to the recent pandemic, he struggled this semester which is totally understandable. He told my class this was his first semester teaching over zoom so he was slightly unorganized and got upset if someone asked a question that he already went over. Fairly easy class though, I would recommend him.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CST100
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2021
Would take again

As an international student, the public speaking class was the tough and the biggest challenge. Even if I put my best efforts in, I've got 89% for the final grade. I wrote a letter to Professor Korn, and fortunately, he totally understood my situation through the discussion and gave me 1% grade to get an A. Trust him, do your best, and pls take him

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
CST126
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Professor Korn was one of the best instructors I had over my two years at NVCC. Due to the pandemic we sadly never got to meet in person, but I HIGHLY recommend you take his class. He is passionate about what he is teaching and truly cares about his students. His assignments are incredibly fair and help engage you with the subject material.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
CST100
Oct 11, 2021
Would take again

Professor Korns class was one of my all time favourites. Hes a wonderful professor & always made class enjoyable.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
CST110
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Professor Korn was great funny at times but overall very easy class to take. Just like most other classes he appreciates participation during the lectures. The class is overall very easy long as you do your work and will have groups and group work as well. Enjoyed the course overall!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Professor Korn really cares about his students and their grades, hes a lenient grader and is understanding. He really cares about participation though, if no one participates his mood will be ruined and youll hate the class so do your best to participate. Overall hes a great professor, definitely take him! You wont regret it

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

He's a fair grader so you have to work properly to get an A. He will be very upset if nobody participates in his class. Camera is mandatory. Hw is not too hard and not too much.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
BUS100
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

I took an online class and only saw him once on a zoom meeting. Hes funny and the class is easy. He gives you practice questions every chapter and those are the questions he uses for the tests. Theres one group project. A couple of speeches but he graded easy. I read directly off a paper and made zero eye contact and still got an A in the class.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
CST110
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2022

He's an oddball but a good guy. In my opinion, he is the best in the communications department here at NOVA. Grades tough, confusing due dates, will let some late work slide. This was an asynch class so there was only one lecture on zoom- mandatory. Very quiz and test heavy, textbook is very prominent in the class. Textbook was the teacher.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CST126
Grade: A
May 16, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Korn is a great professor. He really loves what he teaches and genuinely cares about his students. Pay attention, do the reading, and communicate with him if there is anything you are having problems with. He really wants you to do well, learn the material, and look at the way you communicate a little better. 10 out of 10 would take again!

Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Korn is an instructor that pays great attention to his students and goes above and beyond in his instruction. If you pay close attention to the directions for the assignments, obtaining an A grade should not be difficult. Take his class if you are the type of person who enjoys keeping on top of things and completing homework in a timely manner

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CST126
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 29, 2023
Would take again

I recently had the pleasure of taking a course with Doctor Korn, and I must say, he was a truly fantastic instructor. Not only was he knowledgeable in his field, but he also had a great sense of humor that made every class session enjoyable. One of the things that stood out to me about him was how accommodating he was to his students' needs.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CST100
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2023
Would take again

Just took Dr. Korn in the first 7-week period of this spring semester. He does not mess around with bs, it's straight to the point and essentially gives you a formula for passing with a perfect score. We did 2 major projects, an informative and persuasive presentation; both required outlines, which templates were given. For the final u need txtbook

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Korn offers a clear pathway to getting a good grade in the class. He has good energy especially for those morning classes to help keep things interesting. He's very understanding and often changed due dates if he felt too much pressure was on us. Very approachable, funny, and is open to constructive criticism as well.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

Mr. Korn is one of a kind teacher. He is very outgoing, funny, and laidback. I took him for a 3 hour long online zoom class which he somehow made fun!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CST110
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2023
Would take again

I really liked the way he approaches lesson topics and he makes the class entertaining as it was a long zoom meeting. He's also very good at giving feedback and suggestions. I would definitely take his class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
CST115
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2023
Would take again

Amazing lecturer and knows what he's teaching.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Sep 14, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Korn seems to be really personable. I took his class in the fall, and he made it easy to pass (I even received an A!!!)

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CST100
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Korn is super nice and He is so easy to talk too. He has such a good way in teaching and I like how he can talk for a long period of time without losing interest in what he is talking about. Take him and pick him hes super nice and wants all his students to pass.

Hilarious
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Professor Korn was a great CST100 professor who showed genuine care for his students and gave clear, detailed instructions/advice on every assignment. Super easy to talk to. Great guy. Take him.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Professor Korn is a kind, caring, and passionate individual who truly cares about the experience you take from his class. He tries his very best to make every second count, and while some lectures may last the entire class of around a few hours, he makes it worthwhile with his zeal and enthusiasm to teach and educate. Thank you, Professor Korn!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

A true gem in the eyes of someone who is particularly shy and is still actively learning English as their second language!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Professor Korn went above and beyond to make sure that I had the best grade and experience in his class possible, and while there was one speech that I did struggle with at first, he made sure that I got all the support I needed to ace each speech along with his overall class. This is coming from someone who is an introvert!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Korn is an absolute genie, to say the least. You can tell that he genuinely tries his best to make sure everyone passes with the highest grade, on top of the quality effort he puts into his lectures as well. Definitely recommend him if you need to take this course, especially as a gen ed for most.

Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Do take Dr. Korn! He's a funny, caring, and brilliant guy who I am definitely taking and recommending for future CST courses, although I wish I had taken him in person for a better experience.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
CST110
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

A true, kind, and honest professor! He expects college-level quality work from his students, but loves to have a good laugh while doing so! This professor expresses much care and empathy towards his students even in personal matters. Also very open to discussions about ANYTHING! Excessively knowledgeable on his topic; always looking for feedback!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
CST110
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2023

This professor was very nice but also very difficult. The assignments were graded very harshly and I struggled to get a B. The class is mostly big projects and assignments but lots of time is given to work on them. The best thing about this teacher is he responds very quick to emails and allows for extensions. The exams were also very easy.

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Fantastic course with an even greater professor!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A-
Dec 24, 2023
Would take again

Prof Korn discussed some pretty awesome personal stories during class that were unmatched in detail that I've ever to see any other professor have in account. Such a genuine individual, take him while you can as he doesn't teach every semester.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2023
Would take again

Took time out of my Christmas to say that Dr. Korn was truly a joy to take, especially towards teaching a subject that was initially such a struggle for me.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST110
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2023
Would take again

Professor Korn is extremely knowledgeable. He's straightforward and goes exactly by the syllabus. He's super cool accessible after class. It's great to talk to him after class, he treats you like a person, not just another student and he's super down to earth. I recommend him to anyone that wants to have a great time in class and also pass easily.

5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2023
Would take again

Phenomenal professor!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Korn is truly a hidden gem, glad I had the opportunity to take his fantastic course.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2023
Would take again

Awesome course, may take him again for CST 110!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Jan 1, 2024
Would take again

Outstanding Professor, really enjoyed his class structure and was very organized with assignments on top of them being quite straightforward.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A-
Jan 1, 2024
Would take again

The only professor I genuinely enjoyed taking during the semester I had him. Dr. Korn really wants his students to succeed, take that from someone who hates communications and had many bad experiences with professors in the past.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST110
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Korn is a one of a kind educator. He's such an outgoing guy you just can't stray away from not building a good friendship around his empowering personality. Loved him and definitely recommend!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

Impeccable personality and style of teaching. The course was also comfortably structured to your liking. Just take him already!!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

I am thankful to have had the opportunity to take a class with Dr. Korn! He never failed to amuse us while also intellectually challenging our skills in communication and critical thinking. Go for him!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor was such a relatable person to be able to talk to. He also gave great advice and had a unique style of teaching that seemed to bring so much life to the class. Did not regret my decision to take him one bit, and you shouldn't have to either.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

Vibrant and incredibly compassionate teacher that I highly recommend! They don't have educators like this anymore.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

Loved him!!!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CST110
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

He is very passionate about what he teaches, although he can tend to ramble and get distracted. Participation is necessary to ensure he is in a good mood and have a good class.

Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

I loved this class! The criteria is very straight forward, he gives great feedback and is lenient with grading and turning things in. The homework is pretty simple, this class wasn't a heavy course load at all. I took his 3 hour online course on Thursdays, at first I thought a 3 hour class was a little scary but he made it so enjoyable!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2024
Would take again

Awesome personality!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CST110
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2024
Would take again

Tough grader but is a really nice guy. He says the workload is a lot so be prepared. Their aren't a lot of assignments so its easy to get a low grade. He says the text book isn't needed but I took the final only for their to be questions that you need the textbook for. I later found out he posts a review of the textbook chapters in each module.

Tough grader
4.0
2.0
CST229
Grade: A
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Korn made the class easy, and the grading criteria were easy to follow. Everything is well explained in the syllabus. He is patient and a very kind professor. Attendance is important because there is a big group project that is worth a lot, so it is important to keep up with your peers and ask Dr. Korn for help if needed. I would retake him.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
CST110
Grade: A
May 21, 2024
Would take again

Due to all of the ratings, I was not expecting Professor Korn to be a harsh grader, but there were several assignments he was a very picky grader on. Aside from that, he's a funny guy and the exams are pretty easy. Not too much work either. I will say though that, somehow, this ended up being my most challenging class this semester.

5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Oct 10, 2024
Would take again

Fast grader and follows his rubric so very easy. Not many assignments. There was a Book but I didn't get it and I don't think it was necessary because he had Slides presentation for the chapters. I did via zoom. 10/10 would take again. Very interesting class and fun and engaging proffesor.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2024
Would take again

Great Professor! He made class very engaging. I took his class on zoom for 7 weeks and I couldn't tell that it was an intensive class because all the assignments were manageable. He also made sure we had enough time to submit those assignments. Would 10/10 recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: B
Oct 18, 2024
Would take again

Professor Korn was amazing! He is very open for suggestion during his online lectures. I had him for fall 2024 semester and in a 7-weeks class. He is usually very quick in terms of responding. But expects you to have you camera on for the online session because he says that he likes to engage with his students during his lectures. A Great Professor

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Korn is an engaging and compassionate teacher. The course structure is straightforward, with manageable assignments. Using resources like unstuck study alongside the free textbook really helped with study prep.

5.0
2.0
CST110
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Korn is an amazing professor who is very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. He takes the time to help and work with all the students to ensure they understand and get a good grade, and his lecture style is so fun! He is truly a caring and respectable professor. :)

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Great professor. He cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. Would recommend to people interested or needing to take CST 100.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CST229
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Although it was a bit difficult to understand what he was asking for on some papers, he gives good and clear feedback, is very understanding, and doesn't grade harshly. After all, it is a communications class, so communicate! I will be taking another class with Dr. Korn.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
CST100
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2025
Would take again

This professor is honest and straightforward. However, I didn't like how he would call out and call on people, so if you're an introvert, I suggest not taking this course because he also requires cameras on. I was expecting better from the course, but he was picky about how he wanted the work to be submitted. There are unnecessary breakout rooms.

5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2025
Would take again

Great professor! He's gives really good feedback which helps a lot when it comes to the work he assigns. Easy class to pass with an A or B.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
CST100
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2025
Would take again

Took CST 100 on a whim for the extra credit and it ended up being my favorite class of the semester. Dude is super chill and hilarious. Only one open book mid-term and the rest are just video-recorded presentation assignments (it is a communications class after all).

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
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