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Communication Studies

Emily Cross

COMST7 · COMST001A · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
52.94%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you are self-directed with speeches and and strict makeups.

Best fit · Self Taught ProSpeech-heavyTough speech graderUnclear instructionsSlow email repliesPolarizing
  • Communication course is speech-centered; grades rise if you practice and follow vague guides carefully.
  • some call her inspirational and and .
  • Expect lots of writing, participation, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Some students earn easy As by doing all speeches; others fight for grades under tough speech scoring.

; online more often reports harsh speech grading.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

Content is basic public speaking, but workload writing and .

Both formats stress speeches; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

Many in-person and ; speeches are required to pass.

; online attendance varies by section.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Roughly half love her inspiration and feedback; half warn about vagueness, toughness, and poor communication.

In-person skews more positive; .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

; some say not harsh if instructions are followed exactly.

Format shift

Online reviews more often call her a ; in-person is mixed.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Weekly discussions, many papers, and multiple graded speeches create a heavy communication load.

Format shift

Online mentions lots of homework and papers; in-person emphasizes speech practice.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Can be funny, caring, and inspirational, but and .

Format shift

In-person inspiration stories contrast with online communication complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Speeches, discussions, and .

Format shift

Both formats center speeches; online adds continuous weekly writing.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person can feel fun and , but rigid policies (e.g., ) and tough speech grades appear.

Main concern

Inflexible makeups and .

What students said

“ .”
COMST001A
“she still did not allow me to make up my speech, making me fail.”
COMST001A
“she grades speeches super tough.”
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Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

some find it easy with , and tough grading.

Main concern

, and harsh speech grading online.

What students said

“Expects you to do a speech with little guidelines she gives you.”
COMST001A
“This class i surprisingly easy, she gives good feedback and as long as you do the .”
COMST001A
“Don't waste your time.”
COMST001A

Exam style

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Assessment centers on multiple speeches and writing rather than classic proctored exams; .

Graded speechesDiscussionsWriting assignmentsSpeech majority of grade

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

about four speeches (self, informative, persuasive, narrative); speeches required to pass; .

Four speechesParticipation requiredSpeech-heavy grade
“You have 4 speechs total one about yourself, informative, persuasive, and narrative.”
COMST001A
“Your speeches are required to pass class.”
COMST001A

Online

speeches with audience requirements, weekly discussions, heavy writing; .

SpeechesDiscussionsLots of writingUnclear speech guides
“as long as you do the speeches with an audience, it's not hard to pass.”
COMST001A
“Study hard speeches and .”
COMST001A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you decide to take her, just know you'll be fighting for your grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews (9 online, 8 and communication issues. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️ Polarizing Experience

48/100

“Okay just read all these and they cant be more wrong. Ms Cross is so nice and is funny.”

🎤 Tough Speech Grades

35/100

“she grades speeches super tough.”

📬 Slow Communication

40/100

“She'll never get back to you.”

❤️ When It Clicks

85/100

“Dr. Cross was an amazing teacher. She was a true inspiration, genuine, so knowledgeable and was so real.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Ms Cross is so nice and is funny.
  • Dr. Cross is an inspiration to her students.
  • She fosters a great learning environment

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • she grades speeches super tough.
  • .
  • This class i surprisingly

Theme 3

📝 About Instructions & Support

  • Gives you no idea what
  • The Last speech had no instructions at all.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

17 recent, detailed reviews with and consistent conflict themes on grading and communication.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 54
1 out of 54

Course coverage

COMST001A15 reviews
COMST72 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 4 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1