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Speech Communication

Collette Blumer

HCOM102 · SPCH105F · SPCH135 · SPEEC105 · HCOM235 · SPCH105 · SPCH101 · HCOM325 · COMM135 · SPCH100 · COM100 · SPEECH100 · COMM100 · SPCH103 · SPEC100 · COMM22734 · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
75/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
73.68%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

Blumer is a good choice for students who want a supportive speech class and can keep up with presentations and routine assignments.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaringSpeech HeavyFlexible With Late WorkTangential LecturesMixed Grading
  • Most recent reviews describe her as , and helpful with speeches.
  • The class is usually manageable if , and attendance expectations.
  • Complaints focus on tangents, unclear or , and occasional harshness on assignments or exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

Getting an A is realistic for students who complete speeches and assignments, but it is not automatic because grading and workload vary.

Online evidence suggests more flexibility, while in-person evidence makes speeches and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The , but public speaking, speeches, writing, and .

, while because speeches, tangents, and exams affect difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

but practically important because speeches and in-class work matter heavily.

In-person reviews make attendance important for speeches, while online reviews emphasize .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Most students recommend her for kindness and support, though .

Online reviews are strongly positive with limited evidence, while but more mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Many students say effort earns good grades, but some report tough grading on speeches, tests, research, or .

Format shift

Online reviews mention both late flexibility and harsh grading, while periods.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Workload usually includes , but most students find it manageable.

Format shift

Online workload appears manageable, while , and weekly tasks.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Students often describe her as caring, helpful, and accessible, though tangents and uneven clarity reduce consistency.

Format shift

, while but more often mention boring or off-topic lectures.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment mixes , and participation rather than relying on one category.

Format shift

Online reviews center on speeches and assignments, while , and in-class work.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

class is speech- and participation-centered, though lectures can feel long or off-topic.

Main concern

Students must show up for speeches and tolerate tangents, writing, and .

What students said

“Be sure to show up to your speeches or you won't pass the class.”
COMM100
“As long as you do the assignments and show up to class, you will easily pass with an A.”
COMM100
“Practice your speeches before you present!!!”
SPCH100

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are mostly positive, citing kindness, clear assignment support, late flexibility, and .

Main concern

One and limited instructions on a few assignments.

What students said

“She was there for me every time I needed advice or clarity on a speech assignment.”
COMM100
“Accepts them late for her online class.”
COMM100
“graded too harsh on the ”
HCOM235

Exam style

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Exams appear standard and secondary to speeches and assignments, with some students calling tests tricky or hard.

Cumulative ExamFinal ExamQuizzesSpeech-Based Assessment

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and harder tests, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring details.

Cumulative ExamFinalQuizzesTricky Tests
“there is a ”
COMM100
“all you do is speeches and a final”
HCOM102
“ the book and prepare.”
COM100

Online

Online reviews mention speeches and assignments but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, midterm, or .

Speech AssignmentsAssignment-Based Grading
“You must do all the speeches in order to pass the class.”
COMM100
“graded too harsh on the ”
HCOM235

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“As long as you do the assignments and show up to class, you will easily pass with an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 44 reviews, highlighting key themes in support, speeches, workload, and grading; credibility rating: High.

❤️ Student Support

76/100

“She really cares about her students.”

📈 Grade Effort

72/100

“youll get a good grade as long as you actually put effort in.”

🗣️ Speech Requirement

55/100

“The only way to pass the class is to show up to your speeches.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Blumer is such a sweet person.
  • She really cares about her students.
  • She is a little awkward, but funny and encouraging.

Theme 2

📋 About Workload And Grades

  • , but they were easy.
  • There are a lot of writing assignments.
  • Class was tough. Professor gives you lots of work.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Speeches

  • You must do all the speeches in order to pass the class.
  • She gives you a lot of time in order to write and turn in your speech.
  • Practice your speeches before you present!!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

44

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-four reviews across many years provide broad evidence, though and workload slightly less certain.

Inside 44 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 520
3 out of 58
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 2

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3