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Communication Studies

Erika Hulstrom-Garces

COMS1 · COM001A · COMM1 · COMST1A · COMMS1A · COMST001A · COMST1 · COMMST1A · COMM1A · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

If you need speech or Comm 1A and dread public speaking, take her for a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEasy speech classNon-judgmentalCaring and supportiveFour speeches two testsLaid-back grader
  • Public speaking becomes manageable with and a non-judgmental atmosphere.
  • , and limited busywork.
  • Students overwhelmingly recommend her as a painless path through required Comm/Speech.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Students repeatedly say speeches earn A/B grades and that effort plus outlines is enough for an easy A.

Easy-A ; the one online review also felt manageable.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Content is standard public speaking with and well-spaced speeches, not conceptually hard.

Both formats describe a light, beginner speech structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

72/100

At least one student , though speech days effectively require presence.

; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Nearly universal praise and 100% would-take-again among those who answered, especially for nervous speakers.

Strong recommendation is consistent online and in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Speeches and and frequent A/B outcomes.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

82/100

Four speeches, two exams, occasional critiques, and .

Format shift

Workload pattern matches both the online and in-person descriptions.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

, and making public speaking less terrifying.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, with far more detail in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Grades revolve around four speeches plus two exams and light critiques rather than constant testing.

Format shift

Speech-first assessment is described online and in person.

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

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and confidence-building with clear speech expectations and .

Main concern

Lectures can feel boring; you still must complete all speeches.

What students said

“Professor H is an easy, laid-back, and funny professor. Expect an A or .”
COMST001A
“Attending class isn't mandatory, and she often lets you eat food for some of the speeches!”
COMMST1A
“ and knows most of us are scared.”
COMM1A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online Comm 1A student found her sweet and , and two exams.

Main concern

Still need to deliver speeches and .

What students said

“There are only 4 main speeches and two speaking exercises. There . !”
COMM1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, while speeches carry most of the grade.

Two exams midterm and finalStudy guides or book notesSpeeches weighted heavilyClear speech outlines

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

midterm and , and .

Midterm and finalFour speechesStudy guide or book notesClear speech outlines
“you only take 2 tests which are the midterm and the both tests”
COMST001A
“Only 2 midterms and 4 speeches throughout the semester and as to how each speech should be done.”
COMMST1A

Online

Online section reports two exams plus four speeches and two short speaking exercises.

Two examsFour main speechesTwo speaking exercises
“There are only 4 main speeches and two speaking exercises . There .”
COMM1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ because I get nervous with public speaking, but Hulstrom makes it so much less nerve wracking!”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews, highlighting speech ease, support, and light load. Credibility rating: High.

💚 Anxiety-Friendly Teaching

93/100

“She never judges you. She is looking for a good speech. and knows most of us are scared.”

🎯 Easy A Path

88/100

“ as long as you try.”

📝 Light Assessment Load

82/100

“We only had to do 4 speeches which were well spread throughout the semester. .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Easy to work with, great personality, made me feel comfortable speaking in front of the class.
  • She's cool. She's not judgmental and obviously wants you to succeed.
  • A very laid back professor.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Expect an A or .
  • Easy A if you make effort.
  • Do all speeches and any hw and you are guarantee to pass with a good grade!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She is a very sweet teacher and .
  • She really helped me become less shy.
  • She is so help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-one mostly detailed reviews over many years show strong consistency on ease, care, and speech structure.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMST001A5 reviews
COMM1A4 reviews
COMST1A4 reviews
COMMST1A3 reviews
COM001A1 review
Show 4 more courses
COMM11 review
COMMS1A1 review
COMS11 review
COMST11 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 2

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

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