Is this an easy A?
EasyA
82/100Students report fair grading, speech-focused points, , and many A or A- grades with manageable effort.
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Orange Coast College · Communication Studies
CMST110 · A110 · COMM110 · 5 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Students report fair grading, speech-focused points, extra credit, and many A or A- grades with manageable effort.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Content is approachable public speaking skill-building rather than abstract theory, though presenting still feels hard for some.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Multiple reviews mark attendance mandatory and tag skip class and you will not pass.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Most students call him a favorite, highly recommend him, and would take him again for public speaking.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Lenient
78/100
Described as a fair grader with clear speech rubrics, helpful feedback, and extra credit.
Format shift
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Workload
Light
68/100
Grade is mostly speeches plus simple multiple-choice midterm and final, not heavy homework.
Format shift
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Teaching experience
Excellent
90/100
Students praise comfort-building, useful lectures, humor, and real help conquering stage fright.
Format shift
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
38/100
Speeches and outlines dominate grading, with lighter multiple-choice midterm and final.
Format shift
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly
In-person public speaking with mandatory attendance, comfort-building lectures, and speech-heavy grading.
Main concern
You must show up; skipping class will tank the course.
What students said
“he makes everyone feel comfortable speaking in front of the class”
“Clear coursework and grading criteria for speeches + very good feedback on outlines and presentation”
“Overall, it was an easy class.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Main concern
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Exam style
Exams are multiple choice while the bulk of the grade comes from speeches and outlines.
Assessment risk
Standard
58/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person classes use speech-heavy grading plus multiple-choice midterm and final.
“Your grade is mostly based on speeches. The midterm and final are multiple choice.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“This is a professor who wants to see you succeed. Public speaking sucks, but if you trust this guy he will get you there.”
“Was a great teacher and its easy to notice that he helps those who are less able to stand up in front of an audience and talk”
“I recommend taking him if you can!!”
“He makes you feel very comfortable & also sets the tone for the whole class to be respectful of everybody's level of comfort while presenting.”
“Skip class? You won't pass.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
5
Recent reviews read by the AI
5
Lifetime ratings
58/100
Evidence confidence
Five detailed in-person reviews from 2017-2022 show consistent praise with one political gripe, but the sample is still small.
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Reported outcomes
4 reported outcomes
A 3 · A- 1
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