He has a real passion for what he does, he's also incredibly entertaining

Rollnd is a great teacher and amazingly entertaining!!! He is very funny and keeps you laughing....

Petrello kicks ass!!! The best/funniest Speach teacher EVER! He loves what he does.

Nice guy.. kind of a smart ass but funny. Not tough at all. He gives out two extra credit assignments worth 50 points. Only bummer is worksheets from the workbook. He's picky about the answers.

Good prof really cool. I took him for spch 25 and was thankful to get a C but then this hot chick persuaded me to take him for spch 26 so I did, I should have gotten an A but I got a B. It averaged out tho. spch 26 REALLY ez

he is eccentric, and the essays were tough. I got an A, but I worked really hard on the essays. Most of my friends didn't do as well. He is sometimes funny, and then sometimes you want to smack him. He is nice, until you ****him off (bad temper)

rolland is one of the most intelligent people i've ever met, and a teacher who truly loves to teach. his classes will never make you fall asleep.

I loved this class and I was terrified of speaking in public. Rolland is patient and funny and makes you feel at ease the first day of class.

hes a fun teacher, but definitly a smart ass. he plays favorites. His grading on speeches is kinda unfare, he tells u, u dont have to memories them, but then marks you down for looking at your note cards.

cool teacher who made a scary class fun. tons of xtra credit. almost everyone got b's or a's

I was afraid of this class and Roland started the first class cracking jokes and made it easy. He's cool and willing to help outside of class.

So that automatic B thing as long as you do all the work, BullSh*t...He mentions that on the first day and I did all the work and got a C. He grades extremely hard.

Don't get behind. He is nice if you befriend him. The class has interesting material. He has alot of experience in speech. Not an easy A.

Cool class. Lots of movies and slideshows (ads, etc...) Got a new perspective on pop culture. He knows his s***, and is funny.

Not an easy class, but worth it. Lots of cool insights and you get to rewrite bad essay

Easy to get along with. Knows how to motivate people on the speech team.

he has guidelines and as long as you follow them guaranteed a B, main thing to concentrate on is staying within time limits. overall easy going teacher, funny, but can be intimidating at times. easy class alot of xtra credit.

Rolland is one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you are looking for someone to pass you for doing nothing, he is not for you. I learned so much about communicating effectively and had fun in class. If you can handle a little work, he is for you.

The easiest class i have ever taken. I hate public speaking, did before the clas and still do. I got an A because he recognizes and rewards effort. Plus he is the funniest and most entertaining teacher ive ever had.

Great teacher, very animated and enthusiastic about the course! As long as you invest in the class, he will invest his time into helping you succeed!

This class was great...i hate public speaking but he made it not so bad. He is extremely sarcastic and made the class fun to go to. He is kind of a hard grader but as long as you do all the work he says he will give you a B. I thought it was a pretty easy class.

Amazing teacher! By far the best teacher I have had at this school! He enjoys teaching and he actually makes public speaking fun! He believes in passing students on a good faith effort basis, he wants you to succeed! Don't listen to students who say otherwise, take his class!

He rocks! The class is cool and easy. Though I don't think I'll ever look at TV the same. Rolland's also the funniest teacher ever.

I put off taking this class and now I don't know why. He made the class interesting and fun. I was still REALLY nervous about speaking and didn't do too hot on the speeches, but I still got an A 'cuz of all the extra credit. Highly recommend.

Cool Teacher. Easy Class. Lots of Extra Credit.

An engaging, clever, and friendly teacher. I was scared to speak in public but he does a great job of putting people at ease and creating a comfortable environment. If he asks you to join the speech team, don't think about it - JUST DO IT. He has an amazing eye for talent.

Took him in Summer School, he was a pretty funny teacher. He was grading pretty easy, and he has some B rule, where if you just at least try on all speeches you get a B. I ended up getting a A (i think i really got a B, but he bumped me up) nice guy if you can get past his personality.

This class rocks and so does Petrello. Favorite class I ever took

Roland str8 up rocks. Talk about a speech class with style ;) If you are a serious student who does not like to speak, this man will show you how it is done and done well. You will do well if you are willing to put the effort and arent a flake.

I took speech over summer and i must say i was scared at first but the first day of class he showed us it was goin to be a fun class. funny man has alot of funny stories about previous speeches.has a thing where if you try your best on all the speeches and have perfect attendance you get no lower than a "B" great sense of humor. best speech teacher

Awesome class do the extra credit I got C's and B's on the speeches but with extra credit I got over 100% unfortunately it'll cost you around ten bucks all of which goes to the speech and debate team. Clear outline of what to do and what he wants only difficulty is choosing topics. Make sure to do every part of a speech dont forget the pre/review

While he is a decent instructor, personality wise he might rub you the wrong way. Tends to play favorites, especially with the girls/women (if you know what I mean). Classes are good though, if you dig corny jokes,and a bit of an ego, but a "worth your money" class, take this guy. At least he doesn't **** you and seems to care about teaching.

He's funny and helps keep you interested, even if you hate public speaking. And as long as you atleast attempt everything you get a B in the class.

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Good Teacher. Easy going.

Rolland is amazing!

Yes, he is fun etc... but very tough grader. And his jokes seem to be so corny at times. He is just too... bouncy for my taste. Too pretentious, I would say, as if he is constantly wearing a mask. Great perfectionist. But great speaker. All right teacher.

Not really a speech class, turned out to be a pop culture class. Watched videos and movies. Cool teacher, pretty easy, just attend and u should be fine.

Hard class but grading was fair. only 3 essays and 1 presentation you can read it. Big curve on tests.

was in forensics for two years. He's the best. He worked hard to help me get scholarships. THe only people he favors are those that work hard (and I'm male).

Dude rocks! Took him for two classes this semester and I'm signed up for next semester again - don't even remember what for - who cares. He's the best!

Awesome guy. Took him for 3 classes now. Got 2 A's and i think this is gunna be a B. But he's a really good teacher for all the classes taht he teaches. Pretty funny and entertaining. Knows what hes talking about. BEWARE, he may make fun of you..but its all in good fun.

hate giving speeches but loved the class. He made the class fun and I got a lot better at speeches. I'm taking him again for pop culture...

Best class ever! Really easy but you'll never look at TV or music the same way again. It also helps he's really funny!

speech is the worst class in GE but he makes it fun and livable. if you really put forth effort and try every speech you can get a B, even if your speeches suck. I would definately take a class from him again.

Petrello is hilarious and there's a very good class environment. The only down side is that he takes forever to grade and his tests are random and subjective.

if you have to take this class take roland. any teacher who lets you call them by their first name is chill. getting up in front of the class isn't easy, but he jokes a lot to lighten the mood. its pretty hard to fall asleep in this class cause he keeps you involved with his stories/enthusiasm. take him.

really cool class. lots of movies and commercials and ads that you have to look at. He knows his sh** pretty well but will listen to what you think too. And some of the time he's really funny and doesn't mind if you talk sh** back.

He explains things well and has lots of examples and alot of them are funny. He seems sorta hard to approach at first, but he's helped me everytime I've gone to see him. I was terrified of this class but I learned alot for him and it's helped me in my other classes too. Highly reccomend!

Great teacher. Easy class. Not as stressful as you would expect. Makes class interesting, and simple. You hardly ever have to stay the whole time. Take his class!

Awesome Teacher. Would definitely recommend taking his class. Gives you your speech, then a month or so to do it. Very helpful. If you attend class for the most part and do the homework, you are pretty much guaranteed a B in the class. I was nervous about taking speech, but he makes the class fun and not as nervewrecking.

Loves what he does and is honest and fair with how your speech went. Picks on people, but hey its funny! Offers extra credit and is 100% fair with grading. 2 absences or less and a guaranteed b in the class! Loved it but hated public speaking and still do!

Great teacher and really funny. he made going to class kind of fun i guess. Great personality and has a review session before the midterm and the final and u can use ur study guide! take this class... but be aware you will be writing essays about really boring Speeches

He tells you how to give a good speech. He grades fairly, and so long as you try you will get at least a C, but more than likely it'll be a B. I would have gotten a B, except I went to every class, which bumped me up to an A. Take him if you want to actually learn how to give a speech.

Pop Culture rocks. Easy class but you talk about relevant stuff and you get to say what you think without him telling you what to think. He's cool and usually funny. Lots of good movies too

i took pop culture and speech. both classes i got a B in and probably didn't deserve those grades! Pop culture= easiest class of my life. speech with him was great, he didn't care if you sucked at public speaking or not, he cared if you listened to how to present your speech. i HATE public speaking but found taking him made it easier on me.TAKE HIM

Take this class if you want an easy and fun A. You don't really ever have to go to class except for the days you are watching videos, but almost everyone shows up anyways cause the class discussions are really interesting. I though I did bad on our midterm so I went to the extra credit (worth 50 points) but ended up getting 102/100 on it! DO IT!

Great teacher, even better coach. Take his class, especilly pop culture.

took him for speech and pop culture. such a fun class! never takes attendance but i really enjoy going to every class. super funny, talks about real issues and raises important questions that really motivate you to learn. i would take another class from rolland if i could. really nice teacher, ive never had a problem getting an A

he pretty much rocks

This is the best teacher I have ever had and the only reason I would ever wake up before 7:00 in the morning. I learned more in this class than I have in any other I have ever taken- not just concerning the subject matter, but covering a wide variety of topics. There was no textbook for the class, so attendance is important, but I recommend it.

do your GPA a favor and take this class. easy A and he is amusing and quick witted.

He pretty much makes ur day!!! His funny and will teach what he needs to, attendence is kinda mandatory. you could be in class for the full time or for simply 5 minutes. If u want an easy A plus a fun class and a great teacher...better take him!!!

He is the coolest teacher I have had. His smile is amazing and he has a great funny personality.

He is a great teacher that is very acessible and very fun to take. Great class.

Rhetoric of Popular Culture ("Speech" M26) Was a very interesting class. The class size is large, so attendance isn't really mandatory--but you'll find yourself going just for the interesting topics. Rolland is a smart guy with a nice sense of humor. He'll make you laugh while making you think. Take this class.

100% TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS TEACHER! funny and really really smart, just hang out and listen to him talk and walk away with an A

His speech class was a lot of fun and he kept everyone laughing the whole time! Hes a good teacher but his wife was having a baby at the end of the semester so he turned into a slight prick. You'll have to work for an A but its an easy B as long as you show up to class

His wife was having a baby at the end of the semester but still took the time to help me on my speeches and a scholarship essay (and I wasn't a former student like some others suggested).

I will honestly tell you since I was on his speech team, he NO way favors those on the team, if anything you have to work harder and prove yourself. I loved his classes. He makes any subject interesting and easy to understand. He is funny and is always there for his students. I would not be who I am today without him!

Honestly, ive never been so eager to go to school but his pop culture class always makes my day. He is the funniest person I have ever met and genuinely nice! Class discussions are always interesting and everyone likes to get involved! We watch music videos look at advertisements and discuss them! EASY and interesting! take him you wont regret it!!

Good teacher. Can be a smartass but don't miss more than four classes and do your speeches you will get no lower than a B

Rolland can a very interesting and funny guy when he lectures but when you go up to him or help he talks down to you. Kinda arrogant at times. But he's not too bad. The class can become really boing on the days when others give speeches. Sometimes it wasn't even worth going to his class. He doesn't require a textbook though.

I thought the class would be easy at first because he's laid back and funny. I quickly realized that he also expects you to work but makes it clear what he expects and is always available in his office to help (he even helped me on a presentation for another class). I used to be terrified of speaking but I'm not afraid anymore.

Made a scary class fun! Expects a lot but is pretty fair about it...

mr. P is totally chill. He's now my favorite teacher ever. This class is great to lots of movies but he changes the way you look at things.

Rolland has been my director and debate/ pop culture professor. He is a bit of a smart ass and the students who get picked on generally put it upon themselves. Once you're past that, he'cool. For Pop Culture, it's two esays, a midterm and a final, plus extra credit. Debate is a bit more work, with over 8 assignments and a midterm / final. Take him!

Students who slam him are just bitter because they A) can't do the work, or B) are socially awkward. He's a great teacher... his classes will be fun for you if your a person who knows how to function in the OUTSIDE WORLD.

he is such an amazing teacher. i took his pop culture class and it was very enjoyable. the midterm was easy if you study and he loves to teach. very enjoyable and manageable assignments. only 3 essays and midterm and final. easy! take this class its awesome :)

Rolland is terrific! He's so passionate about teaching and loves his subject matter. People who think he's a bad teacher are pretty silly--obviously they didn't show up to class. He likes smart asses--he can dish it and can take it! And what a smile! :D Loved him!

AMAZING teacher! i took him for pop culture and i couldnt recommend him enough! i wish he taught all my subjects- it would make class so much more enjoyable! he his hilarious! i actually didnt mind going to class. class is easy. only 2 essays, a midterm, final, and a 100 point easy extra credit! take him take him take him!!!!

I looked forward to this class every morning last semester! It was honestly the best morning class I ever took because it was entertaining, interesting, and room for opinion. I never really spoke up, but still, I enjoyed it! He is attractive AND knows the subject matter like the back of his hand. You won't regret taking pop culture!

He is a great professor and quite flexible with the needs of his night class students. I found the instruction incredibily useful and have employed it in my work to my benefit.

He's funny and interesting, but with arrogance. which leads to being rude towards students. oh but if youre a fine young lady, you should do well in his class. Makes speech harder than it really is. So i dropped, took Lobenstein instead and got an A. not cuz it was the easy way out, but because lobenstein treats students as equals

Rolland sometimes treats the class more like a comedy club than a speech class and he, at times, goes a bit too far when poking fun at students. In a speech class, it can be a bit intimidating knowing the prof's instinct is to mock people. He is knowledgable, however, and makes his expectations clear. Three graded speeches and two credit/no credit.

very clear on assignments.. definitely one of the better speech teachers. very lenient but grades harder than he looks like he will. FYI he makes a lot of jokes that SOME students took offense to but means well. I think he is a stand up comedian on the side haha. but overall glad I took this class

Easy class overall. You talk about some interesting things and watch a lot of commercials/documentaries. Fun teacher who likes to joke around but can sometimes make you feel stupid when you need extra clarifying. Other than that, it's easy. Take him.

He makes his lectures interesting and jokes around a lot. A good teacher and an easy A. Two tests noncumulative. Take notes and you will be fine.

He's a great professor, if he senses people don't fully get something he will elaborate, we watch a lot of videos, some might be too much from some people but all in all he's great there's only 2 tests and if you participate in class you're golden.

I took his speech class over the summer and it was very easy. He taught the first 4 weeks of the class while Jill taught the last 4. He was very sarcastic and if you make smart comments he will call you out. He makes the class more fun, but just don't get on his bad side.

Best teacher I've had at Moorpark. Took him over summer and he made a 3+ hour class fly by. Clear expectations and helpful when I asked questions (and I'm a guy). Didn't tolerate homophobic comments in class and I was grateful for that!

Great class! Great teacher! 2 papers 2 tests. Easy if you pay attention. He changes the way you look at media forever. Doesn't allow stupid or hateful comments in class but other than that you can say anything and he actually listens to what you say. I'll definitely take him for another class!

I'm a girl and I didn't find this class creepy at all. Actually, I thought this class was interesting. Several of my friends have this professor and they like him as well. He picks on you but don't take it personal bc he picks on everyonein a funny, light way. This was a very great class

Rolland is such a funny guy, pop culture was so much fun and it really teaches you to look at the world differently. Great class, I hope to take other classes with him, I really enjoyed it. There is no textbook, attendance isn't mandatory, but the 2 tests are based on class material. Many people don't take notes, I found it helpful.

Rolland is the best kind of teacher to have if you're serious about class and looking to have a good time. He makes things easy, but you need to be around to do well. Super engaging with a great sense of humor. He dosn't full screen his videos tho, which is the only negative thing I have to say about him.

Rolland is a big jokester! He makes the class really fun and you watch a lot of documentary videos. You want to show up to class because he does clicker points for attendance. 2 papers and 2 exams are due throughout the semester. He goes over everything that is on each exam. 100 points extra credit available. Test are curved. Easy A!

Rolland was completely engaged in each class. You could feel his interest and he presented a lot of thought provoking material. My expectations going in weren't very high, but I thoroughly enjoyed his class and highly recommend him to anyone looking for interesting, well prepared pop culture discusions.

Amazing! I took his summer class on Pop Culture and was blown away! He has passion and it's infectious - his knowledge is extensive and he keeps his facts straight. You know exactly what is expected of you and he completely fair. Show up, participate and his class will change your life. I am "older," keep up with the trends - he blew my mind.

He is a very entertaining professor. You learn a lot about advertising and how it effects us mentally and self-consciously. The class is very easy and honestly, I'm not a morning person but he sure knew how to wake me up at 8:30 AM. You definitely need to show up to class to learn all the info, especially because there is no text book.

Lechures are long but insightful. Rolland has amazing grading for the class, participation is 80% of your grade. 2-3 papers, one mid term & one final exam! Show up to class, take good notes. Do the reaction papers, he offers one extra credit assignment. The class is a great learning experience!

I would say that Rolland's speech class is average but the criteria for the speeches is made clear. I would suggest that you nail your speeches because he grades hard on them. Attendance is mandatory, so if you have a couple of absences, then you wouldn't have an idea what you'll do in this class.

This is such an awesome class! Definately take it! It's easy if you show up! And he makes it so easy to py attention! Absolutely awesome teacher!

This pop culture class requires engagement. Participation is a bulk of your grade, requires a RFC-Clicker for interactive participation, no textbook needed. Lots of extra credit opportunities, offers a midterm and a non-cumu final. Lectures are engaging and really makes you think, definitely go-in with an open mind.

A seasoned vet of the popular culture scene. Some of his reference videos are a bit dated and could stand to be replaced, but is a clear, concise, and fun professor. Would take any class he taught.

I never thought I would ever get over my fear of public speaking, but this class actually helped. He's a pretty lenient grader as long as you follow all of his criteria for speeches, which is pretty clear cut. You don't even have to be the best speaker, just follow his directions! He's super funny and makes 3 hour lectures fly by! Take this class!

I took him over the Summer in a 4 week class and managed an 'A' without the book (though the book would definitely help). His instructions are clear cut and he's a lenient grader. Just make sure to take good notes!

Really great class! Very interesting, and informative of our everyday lives. Rolland is an awesome teacher! Pay attention to lectures and take good notes, and the exams are easy. Likewise, if you're not paying attention you probably won't do too well. The good news is Rolland is very passionate and makes the class easy to follow. FYI summer course.

Rhetoric of Popular Culture is an awesome class. Petrello's lectures were always interesting and he's very well versed in his area of study. Really hilarious, offered lots of extra credit, and was a very fair grader. No textbook, just a clicker needed for participation. I would definitely recommend!

I find the class subject to be interesting and I believe he covers the topics in a very professional, yet fun way. Be sure to go to class though as participation matters for your grade.

definitely recommend if you need to take a communications class. he talks specifically about what happens in popular culture and how it affects our society. study for the midterm and final. take notes when he lectures. use your clicker.

Rolland is the best professor I've ever had. He is hilarious and makes his class fun. This was the class that would make me excited to come to school those days. I was a bit afraid to take Public Speaking, but his grading requirements were very straight forwards and the speeches were relatively easy. If you struggle with public speaking, he'll help

Rolland is the man! Two papers that are really easy and interesting. There is a Midterm and a Final that he curves. Tells you exactly what will be on the test! You have to get a clicker to use for class participation. Overall this class was really chill and interesting. Take Rolland he is also hilarious, you won't regret it! Easy A!!!!

Kind of rude to be honest. Makes fun of people for contributing. One paper, midterm, and a final for my class. Offers one extra credit assignment. Clicker is needed for participation points. Don't be late. Sometimes he just rambles about common sense so I didn't really get any educational value from this class, but it was entertaining at times.

Took him for speech & pop culture, really clear on how he wants you to write your speech, follow his guidelines and you will be fine, pop culture is low key a joke, very generous grader, interesting lectures, would take again if I had to

Speech class with RoRo was the awesome. I do not like to speak in public and there were times where i have embarrassed myself but he makes you laugh back at it. He is actually brutally funny but there are people who take it too seriously and end up not liking him (get over it ppl) If you communicate with him, & show him you care, you'll pass !

Rolland is the absolute best professor. He is so funny and entertaining and actually makes learning fun! I loved his speech class and would take it again. He's understanding, nice and an easy grader. Best professor I've ever had and would recommend him to everyone! He is extremely sarcastic but it makes the class even more fun.

He is a great teacher and well respectable as long as your respectful. There is no textbook but he does require a clicker for the class. His class is very interesting as well as interactive. He is by far one of the best teachers I have had so far at Moorpark College. He taught both my brother and I and we both have the same opinion of him.

Rolland isn't much of a people pleaser- but the class is straight forward enough. He gives lectures, only a midterm and a final, and they're short answer/essay format. The class requires a clicker and some participation for discussion. Many have a gripe with him about his level of professionalism in the comments he makes from time to time.

Looking at these reviews makes me laugh. I dont understand how people think he is not clear. You obviously do not pay attention in class. As for his comments, I laugh at them. I personally think comparing him to Trump is harsh, he isnt an idiot with his words. Show up and listen. You wont even need to take notes. Study guides are online (quizlet)

Took him for two classes and wish he taught more that I could take. A bit of a smart ass but in good fun. Easily the best prof at Moorpark. I changed my major because of his classes.

Rollands' class was not what I thought. He did have passion about the subject though. I learned a few new things and it was pretty painless. There are 2 papers, extra credit and a midterm and final.

Awesome class, he keeps a three hour lecture interesting make sure you have required citations in speech

Take him for summer classes. The four weeks will go by quick. Awesome lectures even though they are long. Hilarious and clear with the material. Make sure you take good notes and pay attention. As long as you do those things, you're golden. I would also consider participating. One of the best and most interesting professors i've ever had.

Awesome professor! Follow the criteria he has set for you and make sure you come to class and participate. Took him for 4 week summer class. I recommend everyone does it! So much better and a faster way to get it over with.

I loved Rolland as a teacher. I took him for my summer class and he was so clear with what he expected from us. All I can say though is TAKE GOOD NOTES on his power points and things he repeats often. Overall great teacher and hilarious

Rolland has a way of making long lectures fly by. He's so funny and makes the subject very interesting. Participation is highly encouraged, clickers are required for participation credit, and there are only a midterm, final, and 2 papers given. No homework, but if you don't show up to class you will miss vital info that will be on the tests.

jokes in class very intellectual

He's a smart and funny professor who has a sharp tongue. I learned a lot and would highly recommend to take his Rhetoric of Pop Culture class. The only issue is that he is very specific in his grading. His prompts are a bit vague and won't give partial credit if you don't put down exactly what he is looking for.

Rolland came highly recommended by several of my friends and now I know why. He's hilarious without being offensive and is an AMAZING teacher. He has a way of making students not nervous about public speaking.

There is only three assignments...1 midterm 1 final and 1 paper. That's it. Oh and participation is worth 20% of your grade so if you skip class you won't pass due to participation points. Overall, though great class and super entertaining lectures. If you show up and listen your bound to get an A.

Inspiring Class! Beware tough grader though, be super specific on the midterm and final. You will not have any homework. Petrello's class in awesome but one on one is pretty impatient and rude.

This class opened my eyes about so many things! He's a great teacher and took time to help me with my transfer essay and application. I'm at Berkeley because of him and this class.

Definitely my favorite professor at Moorpark so far! Lectures everyday, but he is hilarious so it makes it fun. If you ever walk into his class late, be prepared to be roasted until you find a seat.

If you show up every day, take good notes, and review your notes before the test, you'll get an A. The class was only graded on a Midterm, an essay, and the final. Test questions were very straightforward, if you know the material you'll get the A. Funny guy.

Best professor and best class at Moorpark! Show up and pay attention and youll do well. This class opened my eyes to a lot of stuff!

Loved this class. He made each lecture interesting, and interactive.

This class was great! His lectures are fun and interesting. Probably most relevant class I've taken at this school. Definitely taking another class from him.

Rolland was a great teacher. He knows his subject well. As long as you're open to hearing views that may go against yours you will most likely get along with him. He keeps the class entertaining which for how heavy some of the subject material can be is a gift. All you have to do is listen and do the work.

I've had him twice and he's one of the best professors I've had! COMM M26 is a great class and the topics are really relevant! I also took advanced public speaking from him and that was also a great class! He's a tough grader, but he's pretty fair. He's very outspoken and opinionated, but I appreciated the humor he brought to the lectures!

Rolland knows his material well and his lectures are definitely not boring. Hes smart but sometimes too smart and will act juvenile towards students (sometimes deserving). Not bad prof but his ego takes getting used too.

Rolland was a fantastic teacher who knows his subject very well. We disagreed on a fair amount of subjects but if you don't push boundaries he won't. He's legit funny.

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I loved this class! I am very shy and took his public speaking class felt very comfortable. It broke me of a few bad habits I had while speaking and did not even realize It. The class was really a breath of fresh air! Come with a sense of humor! The professor is funny:) Difficult topics with multiple opinions in the room makes for a great debate!!

Professor Petrello is not the prefessor for you if you are conservative at all. However, if you do not mind talking about topics like gay rights, gender equality or subjects like that then his class will be fairly easy. All his notes are in class usually on a projector and he uses a clicker in class to take attendance so you should show up to class

He is so funny and entertaining. Grades are based on participation, 2 Tests, and one essay. Plus he gives up to 130 points extra credit! Pay attention and study for the 2 tests. Loved it.

Wasn't sure what to think of the class at first since he said part of his job is to challenge everyone's beliefs, but it was a great class. Lectures are fun and he does review sessions before tests. Plenty of extra credit too.

Class was a lot of fun, I always enjoyed going to it. He can be a bit blunt, but if you really like dry humor then you'll enjoy this class. Very few assignments, so the few that you do get you really need to study for. Class is really political leaning.

Rolland is seriously so funny and entertaining. He has a very sarcastic and intense sense of humor.. it was great. Discussions can get a little rowdy depending on the topic. Easy and interesting class :)

literally the funniest teacher and class I have ever taken!! he is the best and the class is so easy as long as you take notes

Best teacher ever!! This man is the funniest person ever! All you need to do is show up and take notes and you'll do great. Every class was interesting and some were controversial but very intriguing, I recommend everyone take this class even just for fun cause it's so good!

SOO FUNNY from the first moment you are in his class you have a blast. I had his 8:30 am class and honestly, the best class to go in the morning will wake you up. He does not like when people wake in class late and interrupt and he will call you out on that. Other than that, the topics he chooses are super interesting.

LOVED this class! Classes and topics were always interesting and informative. Midterm and final were difficult but gives out extra credit. Also gives full points for showing up to about 80% of class. And there is one easy essay. Recommend this class!

The essay questions are really what got me good here. As it is a massive lecture its hard to feel like more than a number. Just show up and take lots of notes bc the tests can be really hard.

You are graded on midterm final participation and one essay. Midterm/final are MC but still difficult. He gives a 100 point extra credit assignment which helps significantly. Some things he says are a bit questionable but he's funny. I used 7 pgs out of my notebook the whole semester... Doesn't have detailed ppts. If you pay attention you're good.

Midterm and essay were difficult but he curves it extremely. The one, easy extra credit assignment is worth it. His powerpoints are simple but your expected to know things that were said. Easy class and A

By far the best instructor I've experienced; I highly recommend him. His lecture is interactive, his humor and personality make the class enjoyable. He's great at what he does.

Professor Petrello teaches a great class. Do I think it's biased in some ways, yes, but he's human. The lectures are long but there's tons of opportunity for verbal involvement. The exams are the only part of his class I found tricky. Overall, a hilarious professor but if you're easily offended I'd say pick another professor.

Took M26 over 4 week summer session and he was great. Made lectures very enjoyable and also makes you really examine the media you consume on a daily basis. Loved his sense of humor and assignments were relevant and explained well.

This professor was very funny and gave great interesting lectures. There's no homework and your grade comes from just 1 paper and 2 tests so it's very important that you take notes and pay close attention to the lectures. Don't miss a class more than once or twice!

He's an awesome teacher, super funny and engaging. Pop culture was one of my favorite classes ever and I wish I could take it again. The only thing is a that the midterm was confusing so make sure you study and take notes!

My class converted from on-campus to online due to COVID, but he made the transition so easy. He's very present with students and is always there if you have any questions/concerns. There are discussions, two exams, an essay, and a final. My advice is to always watch the lectures and always study, you absolutely can't wing the exams.

Very interesting class, he's hilarious! We transitioned online halfway through the semester due to Covid, but he made it very easy! The tests can be a bit confusing, but don't worry because he curves it. There is also plenty of extra credit. Easy A.

Class is super lecture-based. HIGHLY RECOMMEND RECORDING!! Only has in grade book about three items midterm, final, and a paper. A second paper was offered as extra credit if attended the speech debate on campus that's the only extra credit offered. I loved the class its really opens your eyes. Rolland will keep you WOKE he's intimidating for sure

Took this class during the summer. He isn't so bad. He expects you to follow the rubric. Picking topics for the speeches was hard as he isn't really clear on what he wants. He gives good feedback and clarifies what you need to work on. There were 2 small assignments and 3 speeches. I did notice some awkward/inappropriate comments.

Professor Petrello is a real gem. He truly cares about your success and is super helpful when you need guidance. Don't be afraid to reach out. One of the best professor's I've had and I highly recommend taking his classes.

There are short quizzes each week but he allows for multiple tries. Some weeks have discussions, but with his lectures, they are usually simple. Pay close attention to instructions and it's an easy class. He gives feedback on most assignments.

Professor Patrello was hilarious, the class was interesting, and you can earn up to 100 points of extra credit. I took the class online, but at least during the pandemic it is definitely worth it. You learn a lot, and the information is relevant to today's issues in pop culture. One of my favorite comms classes.

I can see why people do and dont like him but overall he was fine! If youre thinking of taking him, do! His class is fascinating but I will say some of his quizzes and final/midterm were kinda hard but as long as you study you will be solid. Hes pretty woke too.

Was cool dude, wasn't my type of guy. Lectures are not mandatory but recommended. Lectures are 75% entertaining topics and are important so take notes during them. Everything he discusses are on the test. From what I remember 2 tests, and 1 paper (not long) and they were easy as long as you paid attention in class.

I had him for pop culture and he is literally so funny. Hes really respectful to everyone in his video lectures and makes the class fun. There is one 5 question quiz a week, towards the end we started having discussions every week too. My grade started slipping towards the middle but then he offered so much extra credit my grade went up like 15%

Such a cool class. I took it online but Im sure it would be even better in person. Each week we had a new chapter or two that each had a small quiz. Towards the end of the semester we had a discussion each week as well. No tests besides the midterm and final, and a research paper also

Provides very detailed and long lectures. A huge variation of topics learned, which may be sensitive to some people. Provides a very unbias perspective. For how easy the course is, he is a very tough grader so it is certainly not an automatic A unless you apply what was learned in lectures. Responds in a timely manner and provides extra credit.

The lectures are great and have a lot of detail and prepare you for the tests. He is a fair grader but you have to put the work in to get and A. Participation and responding to other students is required and is large part of the class. This professor is unbiased and encourages students to express themselves honestly on current topics.

Took him for a 4 week summer class. It was a lot of work in a short time, but he's super clear and responds very quickly to any questions. It seems like he actually puts effort into his online classes.

For the most part, the course was a piece of cake. The quizzes are pretty fair. My tips: Watch and take extensive, highly detailed notes on every lecture AND documentary. For writing assignments and the research project, the professor shares exactly how he grades them. Do the extra credit right away, don't wait until the last week to complete it.

For an asynchronous course, this professor had amazing lectures. He is an extremely fair grader. The only way to get an A is if you committee a lot of time for the course (4 full days a week), read every chapter, watch every lecture and video, view every page in modules, and take extensive and highly detailed notes on all lectures and chapters.

I loved this class and Professor Petrello makes it very interesting. I recommend this class to everyone I know.

Professor Petrello's class was so much fun. I took this class in person and it was one of my favorite classes I have taken at Moorpark. As long as you show up to class, listen, and take notes it is an easy A. He is extremely entertaining and funny and a very nice guy.

The class content and delivery are excellent. The quizzes and discussion posts are straightforward, but the midterm (20%) and final (40%) include short answer sections that can be challenging. The average scores for both the midterm and final were 75%, indicating a strict grading approach. Take thorough notes and do the extra credit.

This is the best online class I've taken. Lectures feel like you're actually in a class. He's really clear with what he expects and gave good feedback on assignments. Met with me on Zoom when I had questions.

EASY A. Professor gives entertaining and enlightening commentary. I'm sure his in person discussions would've been fun. I watch weekly lectures in an hour at 2x speed. They're usually pretty funny. You get 1 retake for the weekly quiz. Midterm and final are more difficult. Extra Credit - 150 for going to event, 2 25 point essays.

Probably the most fun and interactive class ive had. Lots of lectures at the beginning of the semester, but more application near the end. He is a strict grader on the speeches, and very strict on the time so dont go too long or too short. Super funny and never had a bad class

His lectures are really long and extensive, but he makes it enjoyable. The fact that it is so long makes it hard to watch. The midterm and final are really hard but the quizzes every week are easy. The extra credit will be your saving grace, but it is so hard to find examples he has not already used in class.

Classes are just lectures but Rolland makes them very engaging and interesting. Homework consisted of a 5 question quiz and a discussion post almost every week. If you take notes the midterm and final are super easy. The research paper was the only stressful assignment, but it wasn't super hard to complete. He also gives out tons of extra credit.

Great class, I enjoy this class.

Made the class super interesting and made me look forward to all the lectures. Very cool teacher, a top favorite class.

This was the only class I looked forward to this year. The lectures were so engaging, fun, and hilarious. I fully expected him to have a higher rating because I enjoyed his class so much. Amazing teacher with great morals! Was he "too political" or did he call out misogynistic, racist, and sexist ideologies that conflicted with your beliefs..?