Steven M. Peterson
Department of Communication
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2.8
Overall Rating
Based on 17 Users
Easiness 2.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 2.6 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 2.4 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 3.0 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Participation Matters
  • Has Group Projects
  • Uses Slides
  • Tough Tests
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
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29.0%
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22.2%
18.5%
14.8%
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7.4%
3.7%
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31.0%
25.8%
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51.2%
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23.2%
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24.3%
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38.1%
31.7%
25.4%
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6.3%
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18.2%
15.2%
12.1%
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23.4%
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33.9%
28.2%
22.6%
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27.1%
22.6%
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19.1%
15.9%
12.7%
9.6%
6.4%
3.2%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

26.2%
21.8%
17.4%
13.1%
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37.9%
31.6%
25.3%
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24.6%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

29.7%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

43.1%
35.9%
28.7%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

30.0%
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33.3%
27.8%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

25.5%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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OVERALL
Peterson's classes are all structured the same. The first assignment is a brief(1-2 page) research paper into a topic of your choosing that relates to the class. The second assignment is another brief paper, (in 132 and 166 you perform content analyses of a couple TV shows). Then, there is a final group project, (but you can choose to work alone) which is basically a combination of the other two assignments, but longer (10-15 pages). You give no-stress <1 minute presentations of your findings on the last class. He has a midterm and final, both same length multiple choice tests that don't try to trick you and are easy if you go to class and keep up with the readings.
Personally, I enjoy Peterson's lecture style- he uses Powerpoints (put up on the website as well), and likes to discuss current events every class. He has bad luck with technical difficulties and has a self-deprecating sense of humor. He is very approachable outside of class as well, and takes teaching seriously.

Comm 150
If you are a Comm major, you will have to take 150 sometime before you graduate. Assuming Peterson is teaching it, take the class sooner rather than later, especially if you are planning on taking Peterson's other classes (I took it as a sophomore). A significant chunk of the class is devoted to showing you how to use the library's online resources for research, especially the journal article websites like PsycInfo. Knowing how to do this effectively will be INVALUABLE in any other Comm class you take that requires research (for essays, projects, or whatever). Peterson's other classes (I took 132 and 166) are structured the same and have assignments that directly draw on these skills and taking 150 beforehand will make the assignments and final projects much easier.

Comm 166
The final project for this class was to write your own treatment for a movie or TV show, along with an analysis of the issues you would have to deal with in producing your hypothetical show, that relate to the class. (ex: tv violence, race representations, etc). Very fun if you want it to be.
In regards to lecture, almost half of the classes are guest speakers from the entertainment industry, who were consistently interesting.

Comm 132
Honestly, I found this class to have way too much overlap with 166 in terms of content (you see some of the same video examples, discuss similar topics). So I would advise you to take one or the other, but not both. Final project is a content analysis paper, really a mini research paper with abstract, review of prior research, tables, graphs, etc. Shouldn't be a surprise if you've taken Comm 150.

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April 21, 2010

OVERALL
Peterson's classes are all structured the same. The first assignment is a brief(1-2 page) research paper into a topic of your choosing that relates to the class. The second assignment is another brief paper, (in 132 and 166 you perform content analyses of a couple TV shows). Then, there is a final group project, (but you can choose to work alone) which is basically a combination of the other two assignments, but longer (10-15 pages). You give no-stress <1 minute presentations of your findings on the last class. He has a midterm and final, both same length multiple choice tests that don't try to trick you and are easy if you go to class and keep up with the readings.
Personally, I enjoy Peterson's lecture style- he uses Powerpoints (put up on the website as well), and likes to discuss current events every class. He has bad luck with technical difficulties and has a self-deprecating sense of humor. He is very approachable outside of class as well, and takes teaching seriously.

Comm 150
If you are a Comm major, you will have to take 150 sometime before you graduate. Assuming Peterson is teaching it, take the class sooner rather than later, especially if you are planning on taking Peterson's other classes (I took it as a sophomore). A significant chunk of the class is devoted to showing you how to use the library's online resources for research, especially the journal article websites like PsycInfo. Knowing how to do this effectively will be INVALUABLE in any other Comm class you take that requires research (for essays, projects, or whatever). Peterson's other classes (I took 132 and 166) are structured the same and have assignments that directly draw on these skills and taking 150 beforehand will make the assignments and final projects much easier.

Comm 166
The final project for this class was to write your own treatment for a movie or TV show, along with an analysis of the issues you would have to deal with in producing your hypothetical show, that relate to the class. (ex: tv violence, race representations, etc). Very fun if you want it to be.
In regards to lecture, almost half of the classes are guest speakers from the entertainment industry, who were consistently interesting.

Comm 132
Honestly, I found this class to have way too much overlap with 166 in terms of content (you see some of the same video examples, discuss similar topics). So I would advise you to take one or the other, but not both. Final project is a content analysis paper, really a mini research paper with abstract, review of prior research, tables, graphs, etc. Shouldn't be a surprise if you've taken Comm 150.

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2.8
Overall Rating
Based on 17 Users
Easiness 2.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 2.6 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 2.4 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 3.0 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Participation Matters
    (3)
  • Has Group Projects
    (3)
  • Uses Slides
    (2)
  • Tough Tests
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