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Communication

Carolyn Nathan

COMM101 · COM103 · COM135 · COMMS135 · COMM135 · COMM · COMS135 · 104 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
88.89%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

If you need a stress-light COMM GE and will .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A CommParticipation DrivenOpen Book QuizzesCaring FacilitatorMandatory Show-Up
  • Overwhelming majority call COMM courses an easy A with and open-book quizzes.
  • Participation and but she makes speaking feel low-pressure.
  • A few recent students report rigid policies and a drill-sergeant tone, but they are outliers.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Students repeatedly say it is nearly impossible to fail if , and .

Easy-A language is ubiquitous online and in person; rare tough-grader tags appear only in a few 2025 COMM101 notes.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Material is practical communication skills with light weekly work and .

Both formats describe the same light content load.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Attendance and ; skipping class is called a grade killer.

Online still requires live participation; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Nearly 89% would take again and most reviews use best-at-Mesa language for COMM requirements.

Recommendation is extremely strong in both formats aside from a few 2025 outliers.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

Open-book multi-attempt quizzes, half credit on late work, and keep grades high for active students.

Format shift

Recent in-person COMM101 critics claim tougher grading, but .

Workload

Light

82/100

, and two exams rather than heavy paper stacks.

Format shift

Online night classes still feel light on assignments if participation is met.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students credit clear lectures, humor, and a safe space that reduces public-speaking anxiety.

Format shift

In-person and online both praise engagement; a .

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Participation points, light homework, speeches or .

Format shift

Public speaking sections add outlines/speeches; interpersonal sections weight participation more.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students , and nearly automatic As if they participate and .

Main concern

A small recent cluster describes inflexible scheduling and a stricter classroom tone.

What students said

“miss carolyn is so sweet and positive... and as many times as you want and keep your highest grade.”
COMM101
“Literally the ... Just show up, read the chapters before class, study, and youll get an A.”
COM135
“Not lenient, runs her class like a drill sergeant. She .”
COMM101

Remote format

Online

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online and Zoom sections stay easy and welcoming if you speak up for and .

Main concern

Participation is still required live, so .

What students said

“This class is very easy to receive an A. Carolyn is very funny... The .”
COMMS135
“its impossible to fail and honestly even with barley any effort you'll get an A.”
COM135
“A huge chunk of your grade depends on your class participation so be ready to speak up in class!”
COMS135

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

; exams are concept-based but cushioned by participation and homework.

Open Book QuizzesMulti Attempt QuizzesTwo ExamsParticipation Packet

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and two exams that Quizlet often covers.

Participation PointsTwo ExamsLight HomeworkSpeeches in COMM101
“there are two speeches with outlines and a and speeches. quizzes are open book and as many times as you want”
COMM101
“Exam wise you will either make it or break it but .”
COMMS135

Online

Online students describe open-book tests, short timed exams, and .

Open Book TestsTimed Canvas ExamsParticipation CreditExtra Credit
“The tests are open book. and two tests.”
COMMS135
“LOTS of opportunities... Only 2 exams w/ 50 questions but I didn't love how they were 50 minutes”
COMS135

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Simply an amazing professor. and it will probably be the easiest A of your life. !”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (25 online, 25 in , and supportive climate. Credibility rating: High.

🅰️ Easy A Reality

92/100

“its impossible to fail and honestly even with barley any effort you'll get an A.”

🗣️ Participation Engine

25/100

“A huge chunk of your grade depends on your class participation so be ready to speak up in class!”

❤️ Supportive Climate

90/100

“If anyone also deals with anxiety/shyness and is worried about speaking in a ! Professor Carolyn is such a sweetheart!”

📖

86/100

“ and as many times as you want and keep your highest grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She makes 3 hour lectures feel like 1 hour lectures
  • Caring and fun to interact with in class
  • runs her class like a drill sergeant

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A!
  • Show up, participate, and study for tests
  • Not much else to it

Theme 3

🎯 About Participation

  • you only need to participate 10 times
  • every single class if you say anything
  • you're given opportunities to miss participation without consequence

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

104

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with balanced online and , and highly consistent easy-A and participation themes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 581
4 out of 58
3 out of 56
2 out of 56
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

38

A+ 17 · A 21

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

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