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Very dense, slides had lots of words. He would get off track a lot. Sometimes hard to tell what was necessary to know or not, especially when studying for exams. Plus, exams seemed unnecessary considering the sizable project we worked on throughout the course.Rate My Professors ↗
I didn't directly interact with him because a lot of the work for the class is done during discussion, but he's a pretty friendly guy from what I've seen in lecture. Pretty knowledgeable about the content, though the lectures can get long and kind of boring. There are 2 exams (50pt multiple choice) and 1 semester-long group project.Rate My Professors ↗
The group project is awful if you get paired with the wrong people, but the course concepts are interesting if you're passionate about a career in strategic communications. The capstone campaign project is a great portfolio item. Dhavan is fine as a professor -- didn't interact with him much but he's knowledgeable and respected.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Shah is an amazing professor that really knows how to engage with his students. The course was a semester long group project as well as 2 exams. He has so much experience that he wants to share with his students so he's a great resource to have. He is 100% willing to help and work with his students, he really wants them to succeed.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Shah is easily one of the best professors I've had in college. Worked in the marketing/communications field before teaching and has great stories and advice about the industry. Lecture can be note heavy but he makes it really enjoyable, and was always available for questions. He was flexible with due dates for takehome exams.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Shah is an outstanding researcher, but it is clear that his personal research takes priority over his students and the courses he teaches. Lectures were not related to assignments and multiple group papers. It felt like Shah and the TA were teaching two different courses. If you aren't into data, don't sign up for J566.Rate My Professors ↗
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Mentored individual research and study for students completing Honors in the Major, titled Senior Honors Thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis involves mentored individual research and study for students completing Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
SENIOR THESIS: Mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced directed study projects arranged with faculty, based on internship experience.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study offers advanced directed study projects arranged with a faculty or instructional academic staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2018: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sampleTHESIS is an advanced course offering mentored reading and research for Journalism students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Research Problems offers advanced level mentored reading and research for dissertators.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis course taken under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 697 | Internship |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 990 | Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | JOURN 999 | Independent Research Problems |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 345 | Principles and Practice of Strategic Communication |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 697 | Internship |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | JOURN 999 | Independent Research Problems |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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