Not too sure what everyone else is talking about. The lecture is a little boring at times, but the class is interesting and if you read the book you will definitley get a B, if not an A on the tests. Susan Jarboe is so nice and she curves every test!! Not hard!

She's is a very boring and monotone teacher. However, everything is doable. The tests aren't that hard as long as you read the notes and study the book which is pretty easy after the first test. Doesn't take role but attendance is a must for notes

Hard class! But i had to take it. Flunked the last teacher but she is a lot easier. STUDY

Lectures were mono, but class was interesting. Need to come to class, and study book, which is pretty dam ez and to the point. Also you will learn something about what makes people to what they do.

Honestly I loved the class for the material, it was interesting. Not sure how anyone can pass a test. They are geared to make you doubt all of your answers. She has a lot of (none of the above, all of the above, A&C only,etc...) When the average on tests is between 30 and 35 out of 50 on tests it is not the students.

Class is interesting, but she's really boring and monotone, but her lectures help. Study lectures, read book, do online tests, you'll do ok on tests. Tests are hard they make you second guess yourself, but overall, not a bad class.

she's sooo monotone she makes you wanna sleep in class..the only reason i did fine is cuz the material is interesting. her tests are tough cuz they do make u second guess all ur answers. but if u read the book, take all the online quizzes and study them till u know the answers, u should do fine on the test. lectures are a must.

OMG! So boring.. It was 430 in the afternoon in a huge lecture hall, and she dims the lights... Her voice is super monotone... All the elements to put you to sleep... I tried every day to stay awake in class, but found myself taking a nap every class session from 445-520. She's a nice lady, knows her stuff though.. She usually adds 5pts to tests.

Her voice is kinda boring but she lets you out early and the material itself is interesting. Tests are from notes and it's helpful to at least skim through the book. She's very approachable and understanding/willing to work with you. Overall, she's not bad.

She is very difficult.You really have to step up to the plate in order to do well.She rephrases everything, making it difficult to understand.But to be honest,if you cannot understand the english language very well,maybe you might want to become a math major or something.Come to class,study and you will be fine.She curves the tests as well.

The person that posted the ratings below this one is completely unreasonable. Of course she doesn't want to know names. There are like 300 students in the class. She completely follows the book, each lecture is on 1 chapter. It is difficult, so attend class and do all reading to pass.

Communication Theory in general is difficult. Most of the theories are about things we already know but with complicated names. Just go to class everyday, attend the study sessions with the GA and/or attend office hours. Read the book. Definitely. Dr. Jarboe is pretty funny if you listen to her and pay attention to the critiques of the theories!

Go into the class expecting to spend a lot of time studying and reading. I have a solid A and my advice is read each theory BEFORE class (chapters are very short) and then go to lecture to reinforce reading. This is totally cliche, but works wonders for this class. Tests are tricky but if you prepare you'll have no prob. She's nice and approachable

honestly this class was boring, but very easy. i went to every class and barely took notes and just was on my laptop the whole time.. myspace and aim. got a C+ with very little effort. she is very sweet and helpful! take her!!

Her tests are really hard. I would recommend always going to class and reading the chapters as she teaches them.

most of the lecture notes online, but you need to go to class to fill in the blanks. tests are difficult but not too bad. grade based on exams only, no Ex credit or assignments. Prof. Jarboe is a nice person, but can be a little bit boring, most of the time she's interesting though. i'm looking forward to her group interaction course in spring.

read and memorize the book and you'll get a decent grade in the class. lectures are pretty boring but not too bad. she's alright as a teacher, i liked her most of the time. the tests are hard but just do the reading and she gives you all the info you need on blackboard

This class really isn't that bad if you read and listen well in lecture. Read the chapter BEFORE class and it will help you a lot. She gives you the basic outline of notes every time so you can follow along and add other info in. The tests are hard but if you study the material well, you can get an A.

She is awesome in a small class setting. 300 was boring but relational is soooo interesting and she has the best discussions. So much personable and fun. 3 tests, 1 paper. Take her!

You HAVE to read the book and take detailed notes and if you understand what you read, you don't have to go to class. If you don't read the book and just go to class you will be confused. Just STUDY! people who complain about this class are annoying. IT IS COLLEGE! You are required to study and read if you want to do well! she is really helpful

I don't know why everyone avoids Jarboe...she's alright by my book. She's a little strange, but in a good way. Always has something interesting to say. It's a tough class because her tests are hard, but it's worth it to listen to her lectures

Read the chapters, go to class, take notes. I see a lot of poor reviews, but seriously, this isn't Harvard!She's interesting, and tries to make relevant up 2 date comments in regards to the material.She's OK in my book, and makes a boring class more enjoyable..have u tried 350!? :(

The final cannot be dropped and was harder than her other tests even though it was open note. The beginning of the semester the tests were based on the book but then I think bc attendance was down she started testing on lecture. Outlines r provided. Office hrs r best. Lots of work!! But I'd take her again.

The class is easy. If you take notes of the lectures and use her study guides, you shouldn't have a problem. The exams are not as hard as she says they are, but the final is tricky.

Go to class and take notes because she's basically deciphering the book for you. Gives unit notes with fill in the blanks, so she's pretty much guiding you on what you have to focus on. Not hard, but tests were lengthy and lots of material.

The class requires you read the book. Should be pretty obvious that her tests are going to cover the material she tells you to read. If you read the book the tests are manageable...not easy, but manageable. Not too helpful in class, but extremely patient and helpful during office hours

DO NOT take this class. I attended every class, did the class readings, and still barely passed the tests with a C (with the curve) the class average for every test was around a 70% (with the curve) without the curve, the entire class average would have been an F. Just a heads up.

Its a hard class, but its interesting. You'll have to work for your grade. You can tell she is a very smart lady and that she is nice if you go to her office hours, but she could be a little more clear, or at least give you a hint, on what she wants.

She was not THAT bad. This class actually requires you to think and work-- like a normal college-level class. She is a very nice person and you visit her office hours she is so helpful. Don't worry about it if you have to take the class from her. I enjoyed the class very much.

Let's face it people, we are in college, this class is definitely college level. 4 tests and she drops 1. The final is cumulative but open book. Don't let that fool you though, the questions require critical thinking skills, so if you don't have that then oh well, sucks for you. However she does curve, so maybe you'll have a fighting chance.

Follow these 3 steps and you will get an A: 1) Attend class and write down all of the notes 2) Read the textbook chapter before each class and take notes as you read (chapters are ~10 pg each) 3) Actually study over the course of 2-3 days prior to exam. The tests are easy if you actually study with both the class notes and book notes.

She is solid professor who is very clear in her lectures and expectations. take notes in class and from the textbook The final is cumulative and open note, she drops your lowest exam, and she curved two exams. Class requires effort but is very reasonable and an A is very achievable. Tests can be tricky if you did not sincerely study, otherwise ok.

I think that she makes the material much harder to digest than it needs to be. I recommend putting the notes in your own words and simplifying the information for the purpose of taking the tests. She is helpful though and appreciates questions. Really a nice lady but can be irritating

Use the book is the best tip I can give you and study as much as you can to learn the material. It not easy but it easy to pass if you work at it. Lectures can be interesting she use resources that related to us like youtube, movie clips, etc but REMEMBER THE ONLY WAY TO PASS IS TO USE THE BOOK AND LEARN THE CONCEPTS.

Rapp reccommended I take this class over summer if I could afford it and I'm glad I did. It was very easy, the notes she provides was enough to get me through the course without the course reader. There were 4 tests covering about 10 chapters each test, bonus points were added and lowest dropped. The hardest was the cumulative final.

I tend to think most of the reviews about Professor Jarboe are a little harsh. I did genuinely enjoy the content of this course. However, I do agree that the tests are really tough. Questions are very specific. Studying the lecturesnotes AND textbook is really important. It's very tough to get an A and don't expect to get it without the textbook.

A lot of you are going to read all the comments about Dr. Jarboe's class, and get freaked out. Don't! It's a straight forward class, the only reason people write negatively about this class is because they weren't spoon fed an A. This is college, and if your mentality is "C's earn degrees," then you've already lost. Put in the effort to earn an A.

I absolutely LOVE Jarboe. I took her for Comm 245 and then the following semester for 350. She doesn't hold your hand but if you ask her questions she is more than willing to help and super nice when you approach her individually. Read and pay attention in class to do well on tests. Hardly anyone goes so that's why her test averages are so low.

If you hate most material in this class, it's ok! The point of this class is to expose you to different schools of thought in the Comm field so you can decide what you like. Her tests are difficult because they are not definition/answer questions; they require you to think. However she provides many resources to help you succeed on the tests.

I think a lot of people are blowing the class out of proportion. Yes it is hard, but you can pass. Reading the book is essential and understanding the concepts rather than just knowing definitions is the key to doing well on the test. Also Dr. Jarboe is very kind and does offer extra credit as well.