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Communication

Douglas Kresse

SPEECH135F · DEBATE · SPCH135F · SPEECH100 · COM135 · COMM135 · COMM · SPEECH135 · COMM100 · 183 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
80.26%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you want a fun, forgiving communication class and can handle loose structure.

Best fit · Effort For RewardGenerous extra creditFunny and caringLaid-back speechesOften disorganizedParticipation matters
  • Most students describe him as funny, caring, lenient, and easy to pass with .
  • The , and occasional off-topic lectures.
  • COMM100 is usually very easy, while COMM135 can require more debate prep and self-direction.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Grades are usually easy because , and lots of offset the scattered structure.

Both formats support an easy A, but online reviews .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

COMM100 is repeatedly called easy and speech-based, while debate courses require more prep and .

Online comments call the class easy but sometimes , while in-person comments show COMM135 is more demanding than COMM100.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

Some students say , but others report flexibility, skipped classes, rescheduling, or relaxed enforcement.

In-person , while online reviews do not clearly prove a .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students recommend him for his humor, care, , and forgiving grading despite repeated complaints about disorganization.

In-person recommendations are very enthusiastic overall, while online recommendations are positive but less consistent because of one severe organization complaint.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Students often mention generous , and high grades even when the class feels messy.

Format shift

Both formats show grade leniency, though one online review claims grading can reflect disagreement with speech topics.

Workload

Light

82/100

Work is usually a few speeches, debates, quizzes, or tests, with COMM135 needing more preparation than COMM100.

Format shift

Online workload appears light, while in-person workload ranges from very light COMM100 speeches to more involved debate preparation.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Students praise his care, humor, experience, and feedback, but the recurring disorganization keeps the teaching score below perfect.

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for support and easy assignments, while because off-topic lectures and unclear instructions appear often.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Grades appear to come mainly from speeches, debates, quizzes, tests, participation, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews mention speeches, debates, quizzes, and tests, while online reviews mention speeches and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise his humor, care, lenient grading, and , while repeatedly noting disorganization and .

Main concern

Students and off-topic lectures.

What students said

“If you show up and do you presentations you'll pass.”
COMM100
“he really has no structure to his class so he wants from you.”
COM135

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly positive about easy grading, , and support, but one review strongly criticizes disorganization and grade clarity.

Main concern

Online organization and .

What students said

“super laidback and easy, with just a few speeches to deliver.”
COMM100
“For an online format, and you'll never know what your grade is.”
COMM100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention easy tests and quizzes, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Easy TestsMultiple Choice QuizzesStudy the BookExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

67/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and studying the book, but do not clearly prove strict or .

Easy TestsMultiple Choice QuizzesStudy the Book
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COMM135
“a .”
COMM100

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you show up and do you presentations you'll pass.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and organization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“The .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“Do yourself a favor by taking his class.”

⚖️

90/100

“SOO much EC, you have to try to fail.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's a and WILL have odd takes.
  • but they're generally pretty easy.
  • He made the class enjoyable and eased us into the class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This was a really good class, there were only 4 speeches students had to do throughout the whole semester, and a .
  • If you study for the .
  • There is so much so youll do great!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He genuinely cares for his students and is more than willing to work with you.
  • Super great guy, always wants to engage with everyone.
  • He is there to help and treats his students as his children.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

183

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years with consistent themes about easy grading, humor, , and disorganization.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5110
4 out of 541
3 out of 517
2 out of 57
1 out of 59

Course coverage

COMM10026 reviews
COM1359 reviews
COMM1358 reviews
COMM2 reviews
DEBATE1 review
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SPCH135F1 review
SPEECH1001 review
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SPEECH135F1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

37

A+ 19 · A 16 · A- 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1