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Communication

Laura Mayuga

COMM20 · COMM1 · B · COMM30 · COMM10 · COUNS7 · 71 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
76.39%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you want genuine feedback and growth in public speaking and are ready to share personal stories and show up every day.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring mentorSpeech redo allowedPersonal topics heavyTough speech graderMandatory participation
  • Creates a supportive, caring classroom for public speaking growth
  • and topics are highly personal
  • Attendance and participation strongly affect the

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Many students earn A or A- with redo options and clear rubrics, but and personal effort is required.

Online reviewers more often call it an easy A; speeches.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Content is approachable public speaking with weekly prep, not abstract theory, though personal speeches add emotional load.

Both formats describe manageable material; online adds camera and participation intensity.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance is repeatedly described as mandatory with grade impact, though .

Both online and ; online often requires camera on.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend her for caring feedback and growth, tempered by tough speech grades and personal content.

In-person praise is strongest; a minority of online COMM10 reviews are strongly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Speech rubrics can be strict and tough tags appear often, but redoes, , and clear criteria balance outcomes.

Format shift

Online has both free-A praise and ; in-person leans fair-but-strict on speeches.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Typically 4-5 and participation, not overwhelming for most who stay current.

Format shift

; online emphasizes participation and group work.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students widely call her caring, supportive, and good with feedback, with .

Format shift

Positive teaching tone holds online and in person, with a .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades rest mainly on speeches, participation, and weekly .

Format shift

COMM20 in-person mentions longer exams; most COMM10 evidence is speech-centered.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person COMM classes center on 4-5 speeches, weekly Canvas work, and a warm but firm classroom; most students feel supported and improve as speakers.

Main concern

, and highly personal assignment prompts.

What students said

“Mrs. Mayuga is amazing! I never had a professor like her and I will never forget my experience in that class.”
COMM10
“Not an easy A. You work for it. Speeches are very personal. .”
COMM10
“She also gives you a chance to redo one of these speeches which is amazing.”
COMM10

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online sections are still participation-heavy with cameras often required, but and if you engage.

Main concern

Camera-on Zoom rules and high participation demand can feel draining for shy or private students.

What students said

“The zoom camera does need to be on so if you don't like having it on a different class would be better for you.”
COMM10
“she also requires your camera to be on for zoom and needs everybody in her class to participate actively 24/7”
COMM30
“ and get that A!”
COMM10

Exam style

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Assessment is driven by speeches and participation with rubrics and redo chances rather than high-stakes closed exams.

Speech-based assessmentRedo speechesRubric-driven gradingParticipation weight

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

rubrics, tough speech scoring, and optional redoes; some COMM20 long exams appear.

Multiple speechesSpeech redoesClear rubricsTough speech grading
“There was 4 speeches, 2 minor and 2 major.”
COMM10
“ but as long as you study ur material youll pass”
COMM20

Online

Online reviews focus on live Zoom presentations and participation with camera on; little evidence of lockdown proctoring.

Zoom presentationsCamera onGroup assignments
“Do your presentations in front of class with Zoom and you will pass the class.”
COUNS7
“The zoom camera does need to be on so if you don't like having it on a different class would be better for you.”
COMM10

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Mrs. Mayuga is amazing! I never had a professor like her and I will never forget my experience in that class. and caring towards students, gives good feedback is fair with .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (10 online, 40 in , and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

❤️ Caring Support

82/100

“She truly cares for all her students and wants them to succeed.”

🎤

52/100

“Not an easy A. You work for it. Speeches are very personal. .”

👍

76/100

“As long as you don't mind putting in the work and !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • creates a comfortable class environment
  • gives fantastic feedback and helps improve your skills

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Not an easy A. You work for it.
  • Allows redo speeches at the end but
  • if you follow the rubric correctly you'll pass with an A

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • supportive, sweet and caring
  • made me feel comfortable and at ease
  • kindhearted, reliable and fair

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

71

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews spanning 2018-2026 with consistent themes on caring teaching, personal speeches, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 545
4 out of 512
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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COMM2013 reviews
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COUNS71 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 3 · A 20 · A- 2

B range

12

B+ 5 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1