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Communication Studies

Steven Graham

COMST05 · COMST5 · COMMSTUDIES1A · COM001A · COMST1A · COM1A · COMST01 · COMST001A · COMMST1A · COMST3 · COMM1A · COMST66823 · 129 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
98.68%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

If . Graham and manage the weekly work early.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and understandingClear grading criteriaPublic speaking confidence builderWell organizedHelpful speech feedback
  • and strong feedback
  • Stay on top of readings, quizzes, and speech steps or the load can feel heavy
  • Near-universal recommendation Online and In person

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

High grades are common if you complete all speech steps and stay current, but he can be a .

Online and In person both say succeed with steady work; a few call him a .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

Public speaking becomes manageable with templates and practice, though readings and weekly tasks add load.

Both formats describe beginner-friendly guidance with occasional heavier 8-week pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

as mandatory, especially for speech and participation classes.

In person is usually mandatory; Online is mixed but often still yes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Nearly all students urge taking him for public speaking and call him among the .

Strong MustTake tone in both Online and In person reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

Clear rubrics, late-work flexibility in some cases, and .

Format shift

Both formats praise clarity; a few Online and In person students say he is particular.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Weekly readings, quizzes, discussions, and multi-step speeches are manageable with a schedule.

Format shift

Online accelerated sections often feel heavier; In person can ease after speeches start.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students repeatedly praise organization, caring support, humor, and anxiety-reducing coaching.

Format shift

Excellence is consistent across Online and In person.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and outline steps.

Format shift

Both formats center on 2-3 speeches with supporting weekly work.

Luni fit check

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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

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

that reduces speech anxiety and guides every step.

Main concern

and speech practice still requires steady effort.

What students said

“The .”
COM001A
“He will walk you through every step to create a great speech.”
COM1A
“He is a . 10/10 would recommend.”
COMMST1A

Remote format

Online

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online , and Zoom audience options for speeches.

Main concern

Accelerated terms and , and speech prep can pile up.

What students said

“If !”
COMST3
“He has very clear grading criteria, usually grades the same day”
COMST1A
“His format of and if you have any questions he will answer quickly.”
COM1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment focuses on prepared speeches and .

Speech presentationsOutline templatesWeekly quizzesNo Lockdown Browser mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

76/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

speeches with guided practice and outline support.

In-class speechesGuided outlinesQuizzes from modules
“You have two speeches you have to make and present to the class, but he walks you through every step.”
COMST1A
“Tests, quizzes, and and easy as long as you read the modules.”
COMST66823

Online

Online speeches often need a Zoom or live audience of about five adults; quizzes are simple and untimed in some terms.

Zoom audience speechesSpeech templatesSimple untimed quizzes
“he gave us zoom sessions to have audiences for our speeches”
COMST1A
“The .”
COMST1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ . I can't stress enough how amazing professor Graham is.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (25 Online, 25 In person), highlighting care, organization, and speech support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Simply the best. If you are going to enroll in COM 1A, take his class.”

❤️ Student Care

92/100

“He just wants his students to succeed in any way possible and that means a lot to most people.”

🗣️ Speech Confidence

90/100

“I was terrified of public speaking but he made the class so easy.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His teachings are easy to follow and clear
  • He walks you through every step
  • His class on Canvas is SO organized

Theme 2

📈 About Workload and Grades

  • stay on top of your assignments because there is a lot due throughout the week
  • He is a
  • as long as you do ALL of the assignments and quizzes

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • really understanding and accommodating
  • kind, funny, and VERY easy to communicate with
  • He really cares about his students

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

129

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews split evenly Online and In person over many years with very high consistency.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5112
4 out of 512
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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COM001A5 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

38

A+ 9 · A 21 · A- 8

B range

7

B+ 4 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

0

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