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Communication

Shirlee Pledger

SPCH100F · SPCH124 · SPCH124F · SPEECH101 · SPCH105 · SPC101 · SPEEC100 · 10965SPCH100 · SPECH100 · PUBLICSPEECH100 · SPCH100 · SPCH101 · COMM100 · 76 lifetime ratings

AI rating
43/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you are prepared, confident with public speaking, and comfortable with strict critique.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizing instructorStrict speech graderAttendance mattersBook-based testsOpinionated classroom
  • and memorable, while many describe her as biased, intimidating, or harsh.
  • The , and strong speech execution rather than minimal effort.
  • Students sensitive to public critique or political disagreement face a high-risk experience.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

Getting an A , and tolerance for strict critique rather than easy points.

There are no online reviews, so .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The course is challenging because , and strict expectations create real pressure.

There are no online reviews, and in-person comments consistently frame the class as preparation-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

because students report penalties for absences, being late, or missing speeches.

There are no online reviews; and missed speeches to grade risk.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

, but avoided by many who find her biased, intimidating, or unfair.

There are no online reviews, and the .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Many students call her tough, biased, or unforgiving, though supporters say grades improve when speeches and readings are prepared carefully.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

32/100

The workload centers , and careful preparation rather than frequent small assignments.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

She has knowledge, experience, and passionate supporters, but many students report intimidation, bias, weak warmth, or poor teaching fit.

Format shift

All and is strongly divided.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment mixes speeches, presentations, outlines, quizzes, book-based tests, and .

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but demanding teacher who can be helpful and engaging for prepared students while frustrating others with and perceived bias.

Main concern

, and perceived bias are recurring risks.

What students said

“she makes you work for it and if you miss 1 speech, you're screwed.”
SPEECH101
“I got an A in her class because I worked.”
SPCH100
“She's by far the hardest professor at FJC.”
SPCH100

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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and exams, with no clear proof of open-book rules, proctoring, or closed-book requirements.

Book-Based TestsQuizzesStudy GuidesThree ExamsFinal Exam

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe book-based tests, quizzes, three exams, and study guides, but .

Book-Based TestsQuizzesStudy GuidesThree ExamsFinal Exam
“There are covered at all in class.”
SPCH100
“Quizzes for every chapter & 3 exams.”
SPCH105
“you take only 3 exam the last one is the ”
SPCH124

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I got an A in her class because I worked.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting polarized themes in , and classroom fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“I can see how this class wouldn't be for everyone, but I personally enjoyed it.”

⚖️

24/100

“She marks you down on everything and she's too much of a perfectionist.”

📚 Work Required

32/100

“This class is not for people that want to do nothing and get a good grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She tells it like it is & gives plenty of examples & advice.
  • She at all so you have to prepare for the exams yourself
  • her class rules are more like a dictatorship.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I got an A in her class because I worked.
  • She is a .
  • if you miss 1 speech, you're screwed.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Fit

  • If you .
  • .
  • If you're easily offended stay away from this class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

76

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty in-person reviews across many years provide rich detail and a but consistent concerns.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 530
4 out of 513
3 out of 514
2 out of 511
1 out of 58

Course coverage

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SPCH1246 reviews
SPEEC1004 reviews
COMM1002 reviews
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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1