With registration coming right around the corner, comes the daunting task of selecting classes, filling up hours/requirements, and most of all with the dreadful waitlist. In turn, we asked students through a survey to send their top classes and shout out amazing professors here at Moody that they would recommend. Ranging from core classes to elective courses, here are Moody students’ must takes. Registration plus will thank you later!
CMS 342C: Communication and Civic Participation
Professor Mark Strama
This class looks at how Americans born between 1960 and 1990 view democracy and citizenship. It also examines whether marketing campaigns actually succeed in getting younger people to participate in the political system. Students highlight Strama’s great experience and vast knowledge in politics. Most of all, Strama’s way of offering fresh perspectives to students! This class is perfect for an upper division elective course credit.
COM 301E: Introduction to Communication Foundations
Dr. Marialena Rivera
This course covers the basics of how we communicate across different cultures and digital platforms. Students learn the core ideas behind global media, social media, and how to understand the messages we see every day. Students emphasized Rivera’s caring, and understanding nature. Above all, students find Rivera is helpful in any situation, making Moody feel more like home.
RTF 301: Media and Storytelling Analysis
Dr. Suzanne Scott
In this class, students learn the basics of how to write for the screen and tell great stories. You will also study how movies, TV shows, and video games are made. Students recall Scott’s knowledge about the subject material and her way of making every single class engaging and an exciting part of their day. This class is a core curriculum lower division course to Radio, Television and Film majors.
ADV 339L: Brand Storytelling
Professor Steve Rossman
This class focuses on how classic storytelling and symbols build a brand’s deeper meaning. In this course, students create visual, written, and video content that feels more like an experience than a typical advertisement. Students noted being fond of Rossman’s kind approach to getting to know his students and his engaging use of his background as a cycle instructor. This class is an upper division elective course open to all majors.
COM 308H: Life of the Community
Dr. Brad Love
This class looks at how thinkers should lead and communicate in a world split by politics, inequality, and environmental or health crises. Students recall Love as the most compassionate professor they have had the pleasure of learning from. They admire his empathy about everything and all his students, making him an invaluable asset to Moody. Moreover, students enjoyed Love’s understanding and genuine demeanor and how he cares deeply about every topic that is mentioned in class.