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COMM5 - 5.0 rating“I looked forward to MC's class every morning and I typically hate public speaking”
COMM5 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
17%
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COMM346
5.0
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Reviews (109)
Literally. A. Genius. Makes class enjoyable. Not bad looking, either!
Only 2 small papers and 3 speeches. Come to class and its not too bad at all! He is funny too
Out of all my classes this semester, I enjoyed Professor Carter's class the most. he made learning interesting because he didn't just lecture everyday. He is a raider fan too! #love
Interactive class! Always an activity going on. Never a ton of lectures or quizzes. Funny professor too
Bro is hella buff! Cool guy whose actually interested in you growing. I'd take him again
I'd take him again if he taught other courses.
Definitely a great class as an incoming freshman!
Lots of group projects, little lecturing. Really cool dude! He loves sports too!
Holds you accountable. Clearly knows what he is talking about Very funny Always by Starbucks for any questions we could have He is very interactive in the class He is a Bulls fan and always smelled good too lol!
Definitely worth taking for public speaking
Super entertaining class! Carter explains the material well by taking what is in the textbook and saying it in terms that young people can relate to. Participation counts for in between class, but you won't want to miss a class anyways because it's always so funny. 1 midterm, 1 final, 2 papers and 3 speeches. I highly recommend taking this course.
Great teacher
Superb
The best comm 3 professor ever. Highly reccomend.
I really enjoyed this class and it made me come out of my comfort zone when doing independent speeches.
Awesome
Offers in class extra credit and is very understanding with people with social or speech anxieties. Always there to help if needed. Relaxed environment. Definitely recommend you take his course if you have the chance.
He's very down to earth & explains very hard stuff in a clear and easy way to understand. He is very very funny & interesting. I actually looked forward to attending his lecture because it was interesting. Not a hard grader, just make sure you listen & TAKE HIM!
Literally the best professor I've ever taken. He does il fun group work. He is willing to help you 247, is crystal clear, and really is inspirational. It's cool how he doesn't try to impress anybody. He is approachable and his passion for philosophy shines through his lectures. Easy grader if you make the effort, just take him. He rocks.
awesome feedback & support- he is helpful & genuinely cares about his students- class is engaging & I learned a lot about public speaking
Midterms might be hard
MC is absolutely faboulousss!! Loved this class! He genuinely cares about her students and is always willing to help you during office hours or in class. He will make you feel comfortable and at ease. His grading is fair and he extremely approachable.
Very cool teacher. Makes the class fun. He will help you out when you need it. Read the book and you'll pass the tests. He gives a review for the tests. Make sure to go to classes for speech days or he does take 10% off. Other than that it's a really great class!!
Best professor ever
Great professor who is very clear and helpful. Class is easy if you put in the effort to complete all the assignments (3 speeches, 2 papers, 1 final, 1 midterm). Plus it helps that he is smokin' hot, so that will encourage you to come to class everyday.
He gave great feedback on my speeches, that helped me better my speeches that followed. Enjoyed having him. He was very funny and down to earth! I wouldn't have asked for a better comm professor.
MC is definitely a professor I would love to take again. Everything from lectures or just conversation MC does a great job making the material apply to us (which is appreciated in a GE class). I would highly recommend MC for any student!
I'm a senior and every year I write a review for my favorite professor. Without a doubt MC was the best. He provided extra office hours, interesting ways of learning outside of lectures, and isn't sore on the eye haha. I would highly recommend MC because he definitely provided me with motivation to come to class, if you catch my drift.. xD
Mr. Carter helped me prepare to graduate and avoid slipping up not just in my class, but in my other classes as well. Mr. Carter is not only a fantastic instructor, but a great individual. Must take!
Yo, Mr. Carter is the awesome AF, highly recommend taking him (only downside is he expects you in class)!
The class is really easy, 2 tests, 2 small papers, and a few speeches. The structure of the class is designed to be student interactive. Mr. Carter is 1. incredibly sexy 2. really handsome 3. insanely smart (so hot)! With this in mind, the mandatory classes were NEVER an issue! A must take class ladies! Omg and he ALWAYS smells good (thank you)!!
Professor- Professor MC is bomb, intellectually and physically. He is also really laid back, but animated. It's cool. And he is very considerate to delicate situations. Class- Straight forward assignments and creative group assignments. Class is smooth. Easy reads, easy papers; comfortable. If you have the opportunity, take him.
Carter is a pretty funny guy, I would advise to take him for Comm. He's laid-back and he's pretty entertaining and hot!!! There are about 4 speeches, and 2 midterms. TAKE THIS CLASS, easiest comm class ever. The only thing that I don't really like is that he takes days to get grades in.
Carter is very funny and interesting! You have three total speeches, one or two papers I believe, a midterm, and a final. Honestly, the work is not too hard and I did miss a few days and I was okay. He was my favorite professor thus far because he engages the class and is funny. By the way, he's so handsome!
Carter is one heck of a guy. I had him in the morning, so not everyone was awake, but he started our day with jokes, and gave great lectures. Make sure to read each Chapter he assigns... He does quiz you on it. Speeches (only 3) are easy, and tests (2) are online. Take him!
3speeches,1 midterm,1 comprehensive final. 2 paper (if you do good on the first & like your grade on it, he'll allow you to mimic that grade for the 2nd paper). Almost every class meet involves some sort of group activity that applies concepts from the textbook w/extra credit opportunities at times. Pop quizzes to see if you're reading (not graded)
If you're able to write essays no problem, then the speeches shouldn't be too challenging because it's mostly an oral presentation of an essay. For the speeches, he let's you choose your own topics. On the day you speak, you turn in a delivery outline, which is a short outline of the speech, & a presentation outline, an essay pretty much.
Papers & speech preparation outline are written in APA style. He'll put guidelines up for each assignment, giving you the details. Each speech will require sources, which can't be stuff you find on online websites. Sources have to be either books from the library, ebooks, articles found on academic databases, etc. He does give stdy guides for tests
3 speeches, 2 papers, and 2 exams. Wonderful teacher that applied book learning to class with activities. Very relatable and made class fun, but be careful. He can throw some "curve balls" (ie papers/speeches) and really expects EVERYONE to participate in class. I definitely had to read the book, but the book is easy and short. Would take him again
He uses a WEIGHTED grading system. So when calculating your grade you do NOT just add all the points up and divide by the total possible points. 1st speech is an introduction speech, 2nd is a cultural artifact speech, 3rd is an informative speech, and 4th is a persuasive speech.
Comm 3 was fun class, you gotta go to class, book is used almost every class so it's kinda mandatory since the final is based on it. Keep up on the reading and you'll be good. There is like 3 presentations and no HW just prepare for them. Funny guy take this class.!
Professor MC a lively instructor. He makes himself available for office hours that are on the syllabus, which is really nice when you work two jobs and go to school full time.. I would absolutely take this professor again. He is big on group activities. Do the short readings assigned too. He isn't too bad to look at either (former athlete).
This teacher seems genuinely interested in the well being of his students. He is fairly informative and relatable. I would likely take another class instructed by him. He grades based on his knowledge of your skill level and looks for improvement, and isn't much of a surprise test type of teacher. Anybody that takes this class will enjoy it!
This is the second time I have taken Professor Carter. The fact I have taken him for a second time clearly means I highly recommend taking his course. His lectures are engaging and not stale and boring power-points. He is passionate about how he teaches. When I had a situation going on he did everything he could to help me get through. MUST TAKE!
MC has really amazing lectures. Most my classes I sleep. In MC's class I don't sleep, I actually participate! He does a good job making the lectures engaging and applicable to our lives. I would tell everyone to take this class that need COMM8.
Professor Carter is an awesome instructor! He understands argumentation on a completely different level! I learned so much from his lectures because he is so engaging and funny! He makes the class environment accessible and nurtures productive healthy engagements between everyone in class. He isn't too bad on the eyes either :)
Professor Carter is legit AF. Perfect professor for athletes. I would recommend him 10/10 times.
The class was only hard for me because I have lots of speech anxiety. That being said, Professor Carter did everything to work with me and to help me. I am currently at 93% and that would not be possible without him working with me in class and in office hours. Everyone should take Professor Carter's course! He is simply amazing.
I hate groups. Professor Carter showed me that I shouldn't hate them because there is so much value in groups. He showed me different perspectives to engaging all types of groups even within my family context. Professor Carter is incredibly personable and approachable. If you have a chance to take him, I would take him without hesitation!!
Everyone knows MC is smart as hell. He is also fine as hell. More important than all that is he takes time to work with everyone student, even during lectures. He is genuinely interested in the growth of us as students and young adults. Take the class if you can.
I just love Professor Carter. He is the best professor I have ever had and I am in my 3rd year.
This Professor has like no chill, he is savage. All you have to worry about is working together as group and debating on your communication. The only hard things in his class is the mid term and final but you can just like google and find the answers online. Anyway he is an awesome professor.
-Well dressed -Really funny -The good kind of sarcastic -Enjoyable class (best GE class so far)
Professor Carter made himself available even during times that were not in his office hours. I really appreciate his help because many of my other professors were not willing to work with my full-time work schedule and school. Professor Carter is awesome! :)
Marvin is really cool. He is young so he knows how to communicate with us and does a good job making the classroom educational and fun. Take his class!!
When Professor Carter first walked into the class I thought to myself that it was a student who had good taste in fashion, but no. He started taking role and I was basically sold on the class. Must take!
This is my second time taking public speaking and all I can really say is I wish I had taken Marvin's class first! He makes the material easy to engage and gives lots of activities to make sense of all the concepts we talk about. If you're an athlete like me who hates public speaking or just someone who isn't fond of public speaking take his class!
Marvin was a very good teacher, he made the material easy to learn. He often breaks the ice to make the class less awkard. Presenting gets easier as you go. Easy A if you do the work and prepare for speeches.
Grade is mainly on speeches given in class and exams. Fun class
This is a great teacher that really connected with us during the semester. We shared common interests like computers, and it made me appreciate how good professors at Fresno state could be. He is funny and is laid back. Would highly recommend him!
This class was my favorite of the semester. He was a funny teacher with a lot of personality. He is a must have for communications courses!
Professor Carter is one of the best professor a student can have at Fresno State he's really funny and he teaches his material very well. Overall great professor and person definitely recommend him.
I feel like there is nothing that Mr. Carter doesn't know. I asked professor Carter about working out and he knew so much information my brain nearly exploded in 5minutes during his office hours. He is the most supportive professor I have had yet! He is a fun, smart and a really personable professor. I already recommended him to my bestie! :)
Prof Carter is a great teacher. He makes understanding the subject easy and fun to learn. Definitely recommend him to everyone. Loved his class! Mel
Professor Carter was an amazing teacher! His lectures were very clear and he made learning very enjoyable. He's also super hilarious. I would highly highly recommend taking his class!
Professor Carter is an amazing instructor. He managed to make a 9am lecture enjoyable. His Comm3 class was full of amazing personalities and this made my first semester memorable. Professor Carter is the coolest and funniest professor I've had. If I had the opportunity to take this class again I definitely would. Highly recommended!
Marvin was one of the best professors I have had so far, he made the class so fun and easy to understand. Taking this class helped me gain a lot of confidence to do more public speaking.
It was not waste of my time.
Marvin is a great professor for this class. While attendance is mandatory, your grade is mainly based on four speeches and two papers. If you turn in everything and try, you will be fine. He made coming to an 8am class enjoyable and comical.
I had professor Carter at City and State. His argumentation class was fire! I hate arguing with people, but somehow I managed to enjoy the class. The class was vibrant with differing opinions, but Mr. Carter never projected his own opinion onto. He just helped us to shape our arguments to make them better. A must take class! Sooo enjoyable! :)
Professor Carter hands best professor at Fresno State (this is my third semester). Why is he the best? Its simple: -Smart -Makes hard concepts easy -Funny with fun activities -Makes extra time outside of his office hours for students That definitely sums it up! Oh and he is super cute! Like 11/10 status, especially for a professor!
Mr. Carter was my favorite professor in my first semester in college. He made everything fun, and encouraged us to work together as a group. Definitely recommend this professor.
Loved this class! At first I thought this class was going to be my least interesting, but I looked forward to every lecture every week! Prof. Carter not only is appealing to look at, but to listen to his lectures and stories make the class a great time!
Very hilarious professor. Has a humorous personality but when it comes to work he knows what he is teaching. Group projects are eligible and easy to accomplish, you just have to participate and communicate with your group and it will be a piece of cake. I would love to take this course again, Best communication group 8 class.
Great teacher, I just would've wished that during lectures, he would've had visuals available because not everyone learns the same.
Professor Carter made the material easy to relate to and understand. This class truly helped me and made me more confident to speak publicly. Enough time is given for every assignment and the instructions are clear. Professor Carter replies to emails and can setup time to meet with you outside of his office hours.
Personally I loved this professor. His lectures were not boring at all and i actually did not mind going to his class (:
Professor Carter made the material very interesting and easy. I enjoyed all the in-class activities and group works.
Best class I have taken yet! 100% take this class. Teacher is dope.
Carter is a great professor! He makes the class very interesting, even if the subject is boring. He will DEFINITELY make you laugh. His class was my favorite this semester. If you have the chance to take a class with Carter, you should do it! You won't regret it!
He's amazing at what he does. Thanks for being a great professor Marvin!:)
I think Marvin is personable. He finds unique ways to relate to everyone in class. I think him being young, smart attractive and creative is what makes everyone want to keep coming back to class. The content is really dry, but because of Marvin's characteristics, the class really finds a cool way to come to life. That is an 8am class,too! Must take
Carter gives good lectures and knows the material very well. He engages the students and gets to know them, especially if you participate and/or sit in the front. If you actually put in effort and do all 4 speeches and both papers, you'll pass. Also, there's only two test, the midterm and final (both are very easy).
Professor finds really cool ways to make the class interact! He definitely isn't your basic professor. He is brilliant, which I found out in office hours the second week when he was able to explain concepts to me I wasn't fully understanding. Definitely recommend taking his classes!
Best GE class at Fresno State. Must take class. He's hot and dresses well too.
Thanks for being amazing and wonderful Professor, Marvin! Best class I have taken so far!! I hope I can get your class again in the future. 3
MC is seriously just an AMAZING PROFESSOR!!! He comes off a strong and tough the first day of class, but don't be worried! He is such a great professor who will open your eyes to so many topics you would of never thought about. Go to his office hours!! Gives great feedback. Would take again. One of those professors that you will remember.
Prof. Carter is one of those instructors that you talk about years later for funny moments in class. I enjoyed every lecture and activity in his class. If you show up and do all the assignments - you'll pass. He really cares about his students passing and is willing to explain until they understand. It's cool how he doesn't try to impress anybody.
Excellent professor and great for a morning class. He gives it his all to make sure the class is entertaining. He takes a long while to grade but the speeches and essays are easy. 4 speeches and and 3 papers all of which any person can get an A on.
Fresno State needs more professors like MC! He is interactive, smart and really sarcastic (the good kind of sarcasm). He took about 2-3 weeks to get paper feedback to us, but all of our feedback for our speeches were done instantly, which is really really nice. I trying to take him again! Must take!
Marvin is: witty, funny and persuasive. There are: 2 exams, 1 paper, and 3 speeches. Classroom environment: exciting, interactive and good energy Take away: Put simply, if you have an option to take Marvin's class, do it. You won't regret it!
MC made me want to be a teacher. He so smart, young, fashionable and personable. He is accessible outside of office hours. MC takes a completely different way when it comes to teaching he doesn't just plug and play with power-points. A class I thought I would hate, I found out that I loved! If Chris Brown had muscles they would be twins HAHA!
He is the most buff professor I have ever seen lol! I looked forward to MC's class every morning and I typically hate public speaking! There was only a few speeches, a paper and 2 easy exams. He also is open to working with you if you explain situations you have found yourself in.
The work isn't hard - you just have to do it. He is a former athlete, so he gets the struggle of the student athlete life. He is willing to work with you in class and outside of class. I appreciated MC's class. Don't be intimidated by how smart he is! Don't let his swoleness fool you! The man knows his stuff about EVERYTHING lol!!
Do the work and pass the class. I appreciated the realness of MC's class. A must take class. 2 easy exams, 3 easy speeches, and a reflection paper. Literally cake.
Mr. Carter is easy to approach and really cool to talk to. He always brings good energy to class, which helps the dry material go by smoothly. #highlyrecommended
Hes a good person but not too good of a professor. Hes super chill and an awesome person but he explains stuff in a weird way that makes sense to him but not to you. I like the guy but as a professor he just isnt there. He forgets assignments and deadlines and the entire schedule gets messed up so the entire class is confused. Wouldnt take him.
The most real dude you'll come across. He's very explicit, straight to the point, and direct. Sometimes it's hard to understand what's going on with assignments but he is really open and will answer any questions you have. Work load is cake.
I have not had a teacher go so far out of their way to help. The class is about bringing what we are interested and love into the class. I would take him again.
Awesome person but bad professor. Explains stuff that makes sense to him and not you. Super funny and chill but too chill on academia so the entire schedule gets ruined and he doesnt know his own stuff. Just too confusing and not worth it.
In our comm3 class it's poppin haha. Not sure about the other courses. Mr. Marvin is really engaging. I am a shy person so it is tough for me, but I think overall my experience has been good. He is always helping students before and after class. Not a lot of professors make extra time to help.
Super easy and lectures are hilarious. Giving a speech is a breeze. You only have to do 4 presentations and 2 papers. Study guide had some of the questions on there but not all. Some weren't on the test, and some questions weren't on the study guide.
I. Loved. Him. Hottest professor I've ever seen. Was happy to go to class every time. He was a super chill teacher! Gained respect from his students by being personable and funny. Lectures were engaging, he is a great public speaker. Passed without using the book. I wish I could take more of his classes, he is my favorite college professor!
The words that come to mind to describe my experience in class would be: refreshing, non-traditional, engaging and a rewarding educational experience. The only people I've come to notice struggling are those who don't come to class consistently. So if Mr. Carter keeps teaching, which I hope he does, I look forward to getting his class again!
Professor Carter is a really cool guy. 3 simple speeches that range from 4 mins to 7. The class itself isn't hard. Just show up to most classes and you should be okay. Takes a minute to grade but it wasn't anything too bad. He's really funny and kinda looks like Chris Brown but with muscles. Just as long as you try you should get an A or a B.
Great professor. He is very caring and understanding. His instruction isn't difficult to understand but if you do get confused, he would break it down to you. Highly recommended!
I appreciate the realness that professor MC brings to the classroom. Often professors feel really fake or that they simply just don't want to be there. I have seen him go the extra mile for countless students before and after class. I don't think I have had a professor other than him do that yet. He is incredibly smart and is remarkably supporting
Hes a amazing professor! Really does care about where you are in the class and hes a very smart man. Would highly recommended.
Marvin Carter was by far the best professor I have had. He is very understanding to emergencies and late assignments. Really fun class and makes public speaking not as terrifying! Would recommend anyone to take this class!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
17%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.06 avg changeRatings by Course
COMM346
5.0
(2)PUBLICSPEAKIN
5.0
(1)COMM8
5.0
(19)COMM25
5.0
(2)COM8
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
COMM25
3.5
COMM8
3.0
COM8
3.0
COMM4
3.0
COMM7
2.7