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Knowlton is an extremely intelligent individual in the field of journalism. The people who have posted negative comments probably expected him to be another "typical Hofstra" professor. Take him if you're actually interested in learning.

Had him at Penn State years ago. After graduating and working in the field -- his were the classes that stuck with me and helped me the most. You will learn how to write, edit, and think in new ways. It won't be easy, but it's worth it.

Good...very informative.

Knowlton is an amazing teacher, journalist and human being. If you're a typical airheaded Comm student who wants to look pretty on TV, don't take his class. If you're a journalist, you must.

best teacher at hofstra. respects intelligence. have an opinion, support it and he will enhance your college experience

If you want to learn to think, he's your man. If you want to fulfill a core requirement to be in broadcast, don't waste your time or his.

Terrific teacher if you do your work and are active in class. Leave your sensitive side at the door.

Overall a good guy. He does insult you if you make stupid comments. He knows his stuff. It's not a cakewalk, but I'd recommend him if you actually wanna enjoy class.

he likes people with opinions as long as there is logic behind them

Awesome teacher, and will provoke you to think. His class was the only one all semester I didn't spend looking at my watch waiting for it to end. He always keeps things interesting.

this prof. has interesting discussions and makes you think. if you do your work and pay attention in class youll b fine. decent grader, but i learned a lot from him

He is the funniest, most interesting intellectual! He's fair, he's helpful, understanding, and he has great jokes! You'll enjoy his class because he makes it enjoyable. He expects a lot, but from him I'd take that as a compliment. GO CHIEF!

he's soo smart. he's a hard grader, but u'll learn A LOT from him. he's also funny. if u want an easy class, i don't recommend him, but if u wanna learn, he know's his stuff & he'll get u thinking. i would take him again.

He is a great professor and he made class fun.The actual class is tough but lots of chances to rewrite papers. tough attendance policy.if u wanna learn take him if u want an easy A he's not the guy for you!

Wow - amazing professor. Tough but stimulating. Not an easy A but a great professor to learn from.

Hard teacher, no doubt, but you will learn. People who do not want to think, stay away(thats you TV and PR majors). This guys will spend as much time with you as you need and has resurrected the school of comm.

If you are in journalism,(AND a pr major despite what some closed minded students think) take this class! Excellent teacher! If you go to class and pay attention, exams aren't that bad. Be prepared to write a lot on them though. He's one of the best!

Defending Democracy the Moral way!

this man knows what he is talking about. the people that don't like him don't do the readings, don't speak up in class, and probably do not know what is going on the world. if you want to learn, take knowlton. my favorite class to date.

Don't listen to the people whining about this class. Sure he's tough on everything, but he definitely knows his stuff. In order to keep up, you have to be able to have a discussion. A good class if you're serious about journalism.

great man is a genious, loves what he does, if your a journalism person its a must i wasnt so it was difficult for me, but for those who wanna be journalists you have to he will change your life and prolly your opinions,super nice guy, wants you to get it

knowlton has got it going on.

knowlton is the ****ing man. if you don't like him, it's because you suck and you were probably too stupid to succeed in his class, or you just plain suck.

He likes to know he's making your brain hurt, which in the end is extremely beneficial to YOU b/c you will come out of the class having actually LEARNED something. You get out of his class what you put in. Be willing to use your BRAIN for once.

Chief knows his stuff. He's a journalist, so you're being taught by someone who knows first-hand. Yeah, he may seem daunting at first, but he is more than helpful if you ask. Take him!

By far the most knowledgable professor i have taken at hofstra. if you dont participate in class you will not understand what is going on. you will do much better if you talk to him and he gets to know you. pay attention and take notes, he may let you use them on the midterm and final exam!

Professor Knowlton is a genius. The fact that he is so smart makes him more sexually appealing than he already is. Sure, he might be a little crazy, but what genius in world history hasn't been a little nuts? He is so incredibly sexy, and isn't scared to mix and match his clothing. take this class.

yeah knowlton!

Knowlton has a reputation but really, he's not too bad -he's not very helpful when it comes to the 3 papers -hard grader but he knows SO much and as long as you know that what you're going to say in class is 100% effective to the conversation, participate cause if you don't he'll call on you anyway!

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I hated this class sooooo much,yes he knows what he's talkin about but tends to be very condesending with students. Thinks journalism is the end all be all of the world. He's a hard grading a**hole.

I took him for JRNL 1 and never worked so hard for a B, but learned more in his class than any other. While he's hard on his students, he's preparing us for the real world as journalists. If you want an easy A, don't take him. If you want learn about journalism and the media, he's your man.

Knowlton is reason enough to be a Print Journalism major--he approaches the subject scholarly, and creates a classroom that challenges everyone, not just those who raise their hand. If you want the A, you can get it--read, answer questions, and know your ethics for the midterm. No final too w/A avg.

Okay so all the whiny people who don't like to work need to give it a rest. Prof Knowlton is the reason I am now a Print major. He knows what he is talking about and actually makes you think. Yes you have to work but this is college. Get over it. Take him and do what he asks and you can EARN an A.

First of all, journalism is not about opinions, it is about seeking and accurately reporting the truth. Therefore, opinions aren't worth a damn in an ethics class. You're either right or you're wrong. I'm glad chief has people dropping the major if they ca

he knows what he's talking about, he respects you if you respect him, and he's a wonderful professor. if you're looking for an easy a don't take him. you have to work, but he's as fair as it gets

If you can't hack his class you can't hack the real world of journalism. Get out now and make room for those of us that aren't scared off by a challenge or adversity. If you have any chance of being a real journalist you need to be able to succeed in his class.

he is full of himself and somewhat mean. get over that and just agree with everything he says in class and youll do fine. midterm wasnt that bad, lots of readings that you have to be able to answer on the spot in class. he does know what he is talking about. he hates PR. not an easy A.

If you are interested in journalism then take this class. He is def opinionated, but he knows what he's talking about. As long as you do the readings you should be fine in class. Tests are very straightfoward and easy if you go to every class. The best class I have taken so far, and the most I have ever learned.

A friend recommended that I take Knowlton's class and I'm glad I did. I learned a lot about journalism ethics and was pushed to think more. Many don't like him because he actually has the boldness to tell people that they're wrong. He holds journalism in high regard and expects a lot from his students, but not too much. Do the reading and you'll ge

Very interesting class. Opens a lot of new schools of thought on journalistic ethics. You must keep up with the readings and understand them, but if you know his views on things, and you use them on your tests and assignments, you'll be fine.

A great professor, a great man. This man will teach you not only about journalism, but about life. I am a teacher now and apply lessons he taught me in my classes every day. Take his classes and LEARN something.