Is this an easy A?
HardWork
42/100Multiple students say he is a and that an A requires unusually hard work.
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SPEECH110SUB · CMST100 · CMST150 · SPEEC100 · CMST110 · COMM1223 · 7 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Multiple students say he is a tough grader with high standards and that an A requires unusually hard work.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Is the course easy?
Content difficulty sits mid-range; the challenge is more about standards and participation than pure concept overload.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Is attendance flexible?
Reviews that mention attendance describe it as mandatory, with participation also mattering.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Is this professor recommended?
Most reviews urge taking him and praise growth, but one 1-star experience and tougher grading pull the score below pure must-take.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
35/100
Students call him a tough grader with high standards who makes you work hard for the A.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Workload
Moderate
50/100
Expect real effort, participation, and challenging standards rather than a featherlight load.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Teaching experience
Good
82/100
Majority praise hilarious lectures and growth, tempered by one report of defensiveness and disorganization.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Assessment method
Balanced
50/100
Public speaking performance and high grading standards dominate; formal exam structure is not clearly detailed.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person speech and interpersonal courses mix comedy and high standards; many call him life-changing while a minority found him defensive or disorganized.
Main concern
Tough grading, intimidation, and occasional disorganization or defensiveness can frustrate students.
What students said
“I had never worked so hard for an A in my life, but it was worth it.”
“he made a difficult but important subject fun!”
“His disorganization is an obstacle itself and he is the most defensive teacher I've ever had”
Remote format
Low confidence
No stored summary is available for this format.
Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
Reviews focus on speeches, participation, and tough grading rather than clearly documented proctoring or open-book exam rules.
Assessment risk
Standard
55/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person assessment is speech and standards driven; reviews do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exam policies.
“He's a tough grader and has high standards but he's clear and he truly cares and wants you to do well.”
“He really pushes you to be a better student and person.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“I had never worked so hard for an A in my life, but it was worth it. TAKE HIS CLASSES!”
“Das is the best teacher I ever had.”
“He tells you what he expects and helps you out a lot. Great teacher. He is funny as well.”
“He's a tough grader and has high standards but he's clear and he truly cares and wants you to do well.”
“His disorganization is an obstacle itself and he is the most defensive teacher I've ever had”
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Data context
Analysis sample
7
Recent reviews read by the AI
7
Lifetime ratings
62/100
Evidence confidence
Seven reviews over many years show a mostly positive consensus with one sharp outlier, giving moderate confidence.
Inside 7 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
1 reported outcomes
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