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“Dr TV is a passionate professor who really loves her job, cares for students, and wants to see them challenged and succeed”
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80%
Textbook Required
33%
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Reviews (90)
Dr. Tsay is awesome! She makes actually makes COM theory interesting. She's so spunky, adorable and eager to help. She's the kind of professor you want to keep in contact with after you've completed her class.
Dr. Tsay is an incredible professor, whether you are fortunate enough to have her for Theory or Research you should be very pleased! She explains concepts clearly, passionate about what she does and truly cares about her students. Take Dr. Tsay for any COM class you can!!!!
Awesome...Dr. Tsay is brilliant and you get so much from the course!!! Take theory with her!
This was a challenging class but if anything, Dr. Tsay made it one if the best classes I've taken in my years at BU! She is so smart, clear with her explanations of concepts, has extended office hours to help her students outside of class...she is one of a kind and VERY special. Any class with her is so enjoyable. We all loved her!
Absolutely one of the best classes I've taken! Professor Tsay is one of a kind and so genuine with her concern for students. She teaches from her heart and is very smart! She is humble and does not know how truly outstanding of a professor she is!
Dr. Tsay is an excellent professor! She has extremely high expectations, and sets the bar high, but because of her energy, enthusiasm, and concern for her students, you want to do well and get the most out of every class. She has a magnetic personality, is a fair grader, and very knowledgable. I never thought theory could be so enjoyable!
Fabulous class! Love her!
Dr. Tsay is the best! Hands down one of the best classes I've ever taken. She is so dedicated to her students, a book of knowledge and a role model for students. I was sad to be done with the semester because I looked forward to every class!!! Take theory with her if at all possible...it's so worth it! You will love her.
You must take theory with Dr. Tsay! She makes theory VERY practical to the real world and she pushes you to think outside the box. She has very high expectations, but is extremely fair. She is SMART, SMART, SMART! She is very encouraging and stimulates great discussion.
Not only an incredible professor who is absolutely brilliant and encourages interactive class discussions, but a very good person. She has a heart of gold and I have learned so much about communication theory that I had no idea about. It is the hardest class but the best class I've had in grad school so far.
Truly the greatest professor I have ever taken. Extremely knowledgeable, energetic, kind. I was not interested in theory at all but it is proof that the professor makes the class- regardless of the material. Take her if you have any chance!
Dr. Tsay rocks my world! You must take theory with her because she is outstanding.
This has been the best course I have taken at BU. I thought theory was going to be dry, but Professor Tsay makes the class come alive! You will never be bored and she is the sweetest, most caring, and smartest person you will ever meet. I wish I could clone her!!!!
This has been my favorite class in grad school so far. Dr. Tsay is amazing and I wish she was teaching other classes at the grad level in the fall.
Dr. Tsay's class moves pretty fast but she is a great lecturer and knows how to keep everyone engaged. Sometimes her assignments are a bit vague but she does her best to be helpful. You will surely learn a lot in this class. Her exams are a bit random though.
It's not an easy class and Dr. Tsay encourages you to REALLY think! She is unbelievably helpful, bright, very clear with what she expects, and will challenge you. You need to work hard for an A, but it's possible. You will be satisfied with the class and will not want it to be over!
Although this class moves really fast, and we cover a lot of material, Dr. Tsay is an outstanding professor! She engages us in great discussions for almost 4 hours! The material is challenging, but very interesting. Take theory with her if you can!
She is an amazing professor!! I recommend her for theory 100%, it moves quickly and you definitely have to go to class and read your material. She is such a nice person and she goes over the material in ways you can really understand! I recommend her!
Dr. Tsay is fantastic and you will learn a lot taking theory with her. Best BU professor I have ever had! I wish she taught more classes outside of theory and research, because I would love to have her for ALL my Com classes!
I absolutely adore Dr. Tsay! She is such an amazing professor and person. Not only is she so cute and beautiful, she is brilliant! You will learn a ton from taking both her theory and research classes if you're lucky to QUICKLY register. Everyone tries to take her, so register fast for her sections!
This is my favorite class this semester and I HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone. I was terrified to take research methods but it's unbelievable how excited I am to go to class. It's challenging, but Dr. Tsay is so good at teaching the material and will keep you ATTENTIVE the whole time! She has a great sense of humor and energy! Very very smart
Dr. Tsay has such a fun personality and is super smart! The class is challenging, but not impossible. You will learn so much. She is an absolutely AMAZING professor. I really hope she stays at BU, because I want to take theory with her in the fall next year!
BEST PROF AT BU!!!! Take her classes if you can! They fill up super fast!
This is one of the toughest classes I've had in grad school but it's the best one! Dr. Tsay really makes you think about how the world work, why theories are incredibly important and makes them practical to different comm fields. She is an outstanding prof and the most helpful teacher I have ever had! She has an immense vocabulary range but makes things so easy to understand! I love her! She's also super nice and has a heart of gold!
Definitely one of the best courses I've taken in college! Professor Tsay is incredible when it comes to teaching theory. I think she's not going to teach theory in the fall, but if she does again, YOU MUST TAKE HER CLASS. She also teaches research methods...I've heard from my friends she is spectacular!
Dr. Tsay is a fantastic prof...I don't even think she knows how incredible she is! HANDS DOWN the best teacher in COM! The problem is, her courses fill up the fastest! I wish she taught more classes other than theory and research. Her teaching style, wisdom, and attitude towards life are incredible. By far the most considerate professor I have met.
TSAY is such a fantastic professor! I wish she taught more classes and am so disappointed that more profs at BU aren't like her. She teaches in a manner that makes you see the world in such a different way. She inspired me to want to go to grad school. YOU MUST REGISTER FAST FOR HER CLASSES! Her sections fill up the quickest and there is no waitlis
Dr. Tsay is my favorite professor at BU! She is tremendously helpful, smart, and kind. You learn so much! Can't believe how much I like research after taking both her classes. Every professor needs to be like her. Definitely recommend her for theory and research!
dr. tsay needs to be cloned!!!! best bu professor i have ever had in class. it is impossible to get into her classes until you register in the first few minutes...and she does not do wait lists!
Tsay really is the best prof I've had in college! It is nearly impossible to get into her classes. I waited over a year! I would definitely wait to take research with her. I was not at all interested in research but now love it! It's a challenging class but so enjoyable. She has a great sense of humor and is SMART!
All I have to say is that after taking Dr. Tsay's class, I know now why so many students love her. I'm so happy she'll be staying at BU. She is outstanding in every way and it's no surprise that she receives teaching awards. You must have Tsay for theory and research!
DR. TSAY = #1! She is outstanding in every way.
Dr. Tsay has an incredible ability to make subjects that could be incredibly dry and boring (communications research and theories of mass communication) interesting. Incredibly passionate about the field and her enthusiasm makes it impossible to fall asleep in class. Even at 9:30 am.
If you have to take Mass Comm Research or Theory, take them with Professor Tsay!! She makes the topic so ridiculously interesting and you will learn so much!! She really is the best, there's just no other way to put it. If you go to class, study her amazing PowerPoints for the tests, and do a good job on the research project, it's an A.
This is a tough class and Dr. Tsay has high demands for critical thinking and analysis of communication theories, but it is definitely one of my favorite classes I've had in grad school. She is so smart and can teach theories that would normally be dry and make them really interesting. Readings can be challenging but she explains the concepts well.
Dr. Tsay is one of the most genuinely caring professors I know. She is brilliant at teaching theory. The readings are dense but she does an amazing job teaching the materials and engaging students in class discussions. I never realized the value of theory until taking CM 710 with her. You must enroll in her sections. She's that good!!!
Outstanding professor and can make theories applicable to all areas in communication! Dr. Tsay is the most effective professor I've had at BU. Don't let people scare you away from theory...it's a great course and you'll learn so much! Take it with TSAY! She also teaches research methods. Her classes are hard to get in so register quickly.
It is undeniable that Dr. Tsay is the best professor I've had in four years. She has a genuine passion for teaching and cares about raising the standards of higher ed. I never thought theories would be so enlightening until taking her class. For everyone who complains about taking theory with other profs, I am THANKFUL I took it with Tsay.
Take Tsay for theory and research! She is so good at teaching difficult concepts and Is super smart! She is very engaging and treats students with respect. Best COM professor!!!
This was my favorite class in COM, but unfortunately, I hear that Dr. Tsay is not teaching Theory in the upcoming year. It's really too bad because she is phenomenal and I can't imagine a better professor to teach this course! She makes it not painful at all and extremely fun and insightful. She's a gem!
Dr. TV makes research incredibly enjoyable! Her energy, passion, and love for teaching are unmatched. I didn't believe research could be so interesting and now I want to pursue it as a career! Dr. TV is one of a kind and you will learn so much. She genuinely cares about her students and has a very kind heart. She also has a great sense of humor!
I always look forward to this class because Dr. TV makes it so enjoyable. She is an incredible professor who just loves her job! She is very smart, funny, and kind-hearted. She knows how to explain the most difficult concepts and makes them easy to understand. Research is challenging, but it's my favorite class this semester.
The readings are quite difficult but Dr. TV is an outstanding teacher. I wish I had her for theory and research as I've heard she is the best prof in those areas. This course is heavy in terms of readings, but you learn a lot. I highly recommend it just so you can have the best teacher in COM.
Prof. TV is absolutely fantastic! I'm so happy to have her for research methods. She's very entertaining and brilliant at how she explains concepts.
Dr.TV is a GREAT professor! Her class is well organized and she explains concepts clearly by using a lot of examples. Definitely take her!She is the BEST for research courses!
Dr. TV is such a wonderful professor. I am learning so much about media effects and the topics we cover are very pertinent. She makes difficult concepts easy to understand and it's a terrific and very interesting class!
Dr. TV is my favorite grad school professor. Her teaching style is extremely effective and she is a very kind person who cares about her students' well-being. I have never had such a nice professor who is available to help us outside of class. I just love her! I learned more than I could have expected about research and it's because of Dr. TV!
This course was my favorite last semester. Professor TV is so passionate about research and makes the class go by so quickly. You will learn a ton! She is also a very down to earth and caring individual.
Professor TV is extremely effective in teaching research. I now know what other students mean when they say she is great because she does a tremendous job explaining difficult concepts and making them make sense. Would highly recommend both cm 723 and 724. You learn very valuable research/analytical skills.
Had Professor Tsay last year for grad theory and she was outstanding! She's a book of knowledge and really engages students in rich discussions. She really loves her job and you see that in how dedicated she is to higher education and her students. You will have a new perspective about the world after taking her class. Love her!!!
This was the most challenging course I have had in school but worth every second. Dr. TV is an incredibly gifted professor and researcher. She makes research very enjoyable, is very organized and is fair with grading. I will miss her very much.
Dr. Tsay is outstanding for theory! I had her a couple of years ago and couldn't believe how learning theories of communication could be so interesting. She is very kind, energetic, smart, fair, and goes out of her way to help her students. She made a huge impact on me and is very inspirational!
Dr. Tsay is fantastic and does a great job teaching theory! I was recommended by my roommate to take her class. Because everyone wants to take her for theory, her sections fill up the fastest. Register EARLY! She is brilliant and is also very open, understanding and has a great sense of humor.
Surprisingly, theory is one of my favorite classes this semester. Prof. TV makes the topics very interesting and has so much energy. For a large class, it feels very personal and engaging.
Whatever people tell you about theory is NOT true. Dr. TV makes theory very insightful and I realize now how important theories are to the professional world. She is one of the top professors in the college! She is genuinely kind, caring, smart, and her tests are fair. I always look forward to the class and come out of it feeling wiser.
Absolutely love comm theory! The class is fast-paced and challenging, but you learn so much. Assignments and tests are very fair and if you keep up with the readings and attend EVERY class, you will do very well! Professor TV is so good at teaching this class and challenges you to think about communication processes in a more critical way.
Theory with Dr. TV is a great experience. She is wicked smart, funny, very considerate of people's feelings, interactive, and facilitates great class discussions. The content is very interesting and valuable to the professional world. It is important that you take her for theory and no one else!
I wish I took theory sooner! I am learning so much from Dr. TV and she is the best professor in COM. She encourages us to think critically about communication effects and processes and makes the material highly relevant to real world situations. This is a challenging course, but worth EVERY minute! I look forward to going to class every T/R!
Outstanding course! Professor TV is incredible!!!
Prof. TV makes class so interesting, dynamic, and interactive. This class is completely exceeding my expectations and I wish I could have taken theory earlier. Hands down one of my favorite classes in COM! Take her sections for theory and research and register fast as seats fill up quickly!
Dr. TV does a phenomenal job teaching theory! She is very animated in her teaching style and there's never a dull moment in class. Although there are a lot of readings, this is one of the few classes in COM that really challenges me intellectually. Theory and research are so valuable and I wish I took her classes sooner!
Dr TV is a passionate professor who really loves her job, cares for students, and wants to see them challenged and succeed. She makes research very stimulating and is always available to help groups with their projects. Workload is demanding but if you put in the effort, you will do very well. She presents difficult concepts in a very easy way.
Professor TV's engaging teaching methods and clear presentations of concepts make research very easy to learn. I have learned so much from her this semester. One of if not the best COM professor I've had. She is #1! Also, she's such a nice person!
Professor TV has high demands but is very fair and encourages high quality thinking, analysis, and writing. These are the hardest COM classes, but the ones I have learned the most from. She is so supportive and sincerely cares about her students. If you go to her office hours, she will help clarify concepts and also give great career advice.
Dr TV is so good at teaching theory and you should attend every class and do your readings in advance to get the most out of the course. This is the most challenging class I've had in COM but worth every second! She's so down to earth and cares so much about the welfare and education of her students. We need more profs like her at COM.
I had no idea how much I would enjoy learning research methods until taking this class. It is almost impossible getting into Dr. TV's classes as she's the most popular for theory and research at COM. She's great, encouraging, and really knows how to make dry materials VERY interesting and practical. Also, she has a great sense of humor!
Very stimulating course and Prof. TV brings in tons of real world examples to make concepts meaningful. Wish I could have enrolled in theory earlier as it would have helped me succeed in many of my other COM courses. Completely exceeded my expectations!
Very sweet and caring professor! This professor is one of the nicest people you will meet, gives great examples in class to makes difficult concepts easy to understand, and gives inspiring lectures. Make sure to do readings in advance and go to her for help during her office hours. She is always available to help if you need it. She's the best!!!!
Boring lectures. She's enthusiastic, but not clear. Not hard material, but it's a boring class. The tests are tricky. Lot of extra credit. She's a very nice person, but not the best at explaining things.
This professor makes theory so much fun and interesting! Way exceeded my expectations! She is great at facilitating discussion and encouraging critical thinking of communication concepts. This course is one of the best at COM!
She grades written assignments pretty easy which saved me because her tests are tough! She tries to pack a ton of information into each lecture so it's really hard to know what she is going to ask on the test. The readings are really boring but definitely help for the exams and you can get extra credit. Can be helpful at office hours
If you go to every class and do the readings in advance, you will do very well! Dr. TV is kind, her tests are fair, she is very helpful during office hours, and she gives a lot of opportunities for you to do well. Her lectures are very interesting and the class far surpassed my expectations! She is terrific!!!
Best COM course and professor! Wish I took theory earlier! Make sure to take it with Dr. TV if at all possible. She is an amazing professor.
She's an amazing professor who cares so much about her students. Attended her office hours regularly and she was so helpful. It's unfortunate that she's on sabbatical in the fall, but she will be back in the spring. Love her!
Dr. TV is one of the nicest, warmest, and smartest professors I have come across in my years in school. Her lectures are insipirational and completely transform my outlook on theory. I wish I didn't wait to take this class in my senior year as I would have wanted to take more advanced theory classes in college. Her class gets filled up fast!
Most valuable COM class I've had so far. She's so good at making you feel that it's a small class. Never seen someone teach so interactively and know all the students by name.
Dr. Tsay-Vogel may be one of the best professors I've had at Boston University. She is the most helpful professor ever. She makes sure that all of her students are well-taken care of and regularly sends you e-mails, reminding you of upcoming assignments and extra credit opportunities. Truly one of the nicest people around.
Professor TV genuinely loves teaching and is superb! This was definitely challenging as a summer class but after taking it, I have a whole new appreciation for research. You will learn a lot about how to properly conduct a research study and analyze data. The class project is very interesting and she is always available to help outside of class.
Good teacher
Dr. TV is fantastic! She is super helpful during office hours and genuinely cares about her students. It's amazing how she can make a large lecture feel intimate. She's terrific with names and gets to know her students really well.
Dr. TV is seriously the best professor I've had in college. She goes out of her way to help you succeed. My impressions about comm theory has changed so much since taking her class. She explains concepts clearly, is so enthusiastic, and makes every student feel special. I don't feel like it's a large lecture. Love her!!!!
The short answer questions, critiquing theories, can be hard. Be sure to go to office hours with questions. She's more than willing to help.
Dr. TV cares deeply about her students. She makes research very interesting and gives many good examples in class. She is always willing to meet students outside of class and answer questions you have. She genuinely wants you to do well! You must take her for mass comm research! Her sections get filled the fastest so register immediately.
One of the BEST com professors I've ever had. Dr. TV is amazing and SO caring. It's not an easy class but she's so considerate and always makes sure we all understand the material. The research project was honestly fun but definitely takes some work. Dr. TV helped out so much. Definitely take her if you can!! She's the sweetest.
Dr. TV is easily the best professor I've ever had in the College of Communications. The class is what you put into it-- if you make an effort to participate in her class, you will build a good relationship with her and she will definitely be forgiving when it comes to grades. There is SO much extra credit and the quizzes are mad easy.
Best professor in COM!!!! Passionate and knowledgable. Take professor TV anyway!
She really cares for her students. She is so so nice. The material isn't the most exciting but she does a great job teaching it. I loved her class.
Dr. TV was one of the only professors who went out of her way to help struggling students since BU opened up fully in-person this semester. She always asked us how we are doing, intellectually challenged us, and went beyond her limits to support us. Shes the best that COM has! Ive never had a more genuine and inspirational professor!
Dr. TV is hands down amazing! She cares for her students as if they were her children. Her lectures are extremely organized and clear and she goes out of her way to help you if you need support. Shes the best at COM and I was so disappointed that she is going to be on leave coming up. Her sections are the first to be filled up so sign up quickly!
Great Professor! The best I had at BU. She makes learning a difficult subject easy. Explains everything to the smallest detail. You can really feel that she does care about you and the learning process. I wish every professor was like her
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
80%
Textbook Required
33%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
CM321
5.0
(19)COM380
5.0
(2)CM331
5.0
(1)COM710
5.0
(1)CM722
5.0
(9)Difficulty by Course
COM710
5.0
CM724
5.0
EC101
5.0
CM557
4.5
COM380
4.0