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Communication

Tammy Engle

SPCH1A · SPCH6562 · COMM1 · COMM60 · IPC001 · SPC1A · SPEECH1A · SPCH60 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
88.89%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you want a fun, low-pressure Easy A with ; prefer in-person over inconsistent online terms.

Best fit · Easy A HunterHilarious low-stress public speakingEasy A if you give speechesMandatory attendanceComfortable speech environmentLimited homework
  • Vast majority call her the go-to Comm/Speech professor for anxious speakers.
  • if you follow outlines, show effort on speeches, and attend.
  • A small online minority report disorganization and poor communication.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Students repeatedly say follow the outline, show effort on speeches, and you get an A with options.

; online also reports easy grading if you show up and try.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Public speaking content is kept low stress with short lectures, discussions, and common-sense material.

; online had a few harder-feeling weeks from chaos not content.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and counts toward the grade.

; online often still lists attendance mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Nearly all speech students strongly recommend her for making public speaking comfortable and fun.

In-person recommendations dominate; online is mixed with a .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

Speech grades focus on outlines, time, and effort, with and easy tests from slides.

Format shift

Online students also call her a very easy grader when effort shows; .

Workload

Light

82/100

Usually several , and one or two tests; .

Format shift

; some online and SPCH60 sections add group work and two tests.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Hilarious, caring, and calming classroom energy with ; a few online terms felt unprofessional.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is overwhelming; online quality splits between flexible care and disorganization.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Five speeches plus participation drive most of the grade, with one or .

Format shift

In-person emphasizes speeches and light finals; online also notes two tests and three speeches.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

as fun, calm, and easy with and strong comfort for nervous speakers.

Main concern

and book is often unnecessary despite being assigned.

What students said

“Easiest class I've ever taken. .”
COMM1
“ . Easy A.”
SPCH1A
“Without a doubt the .”
COMM1

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online COMM can work with flexibility and approachable feedback, but , and weak communication.

Main concern

Inconsistent Zoom plans, late emails, and .

What students said

“Professor Engle was amazing! She made a .”
COMM1
“She is a . As long you you show up and show effort in your speeches you get full credit.”
SPC1A
“this professor is the .”
COMM1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are few and often multiple choice from slides; main stress is speeches, not harsh proctored testing.

Multiple choice finalSpeeches graded on outlineBook optionalExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person, grades hinge on speech outlines and time with a ; no strict anti-cheat software is described.

Five speechesOutline-focused gradingMultiple choice finalNo homework or quizzes
“There are five major speeches throughout the semester, and a .”
SPC1A
“ . Easy A.”
SPCH1A
“DON'T BUY THE BOOK . She says you need it but the . are all in ”
SPCH1A

Online

Online sections mention tests and speeches but do .

Two testsThree to five speechesParticipation activities
“There are 2 tests and 3 speeches.”
COMM1
“As long you you show up and show effort in your speeches you get full credit.”
SPC1A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Without a doubt the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews, weighting consistent in-person praise against fewer online critiques. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Legit one of the . Super nice and understanding, and she makes her class super fun!”

🅰️ Easy A Path

92/100

“ . Easy A.”

😂 Low Stress Environment

90/100

“Before taking this class I did not enjoy public speaking but she makes the class very easy, not too much pressure.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Shes hilarious too.
  • She fosters a very calm environment to speak in.
  • She is fun and cute.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easiest class I've ever taken. .
  • A as long as you follow the outline.
  • As long as you do your work and try in your speeches you will pass.

Theme 3

⚠️ Online Caveats

  • I've never had a teacher so inconsistent and bad at communicating
  • the
  • email

Data context

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Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-five reviews over many years show and fun teaching, with enough detail for strong confidence.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 4 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1