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Communication

Bryan Hirayama

COMMB5 · COMMB1A · PUBLICSPEAKING · COMB1 · B1 · B5 · COMMB1 · COMM1 · 73 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
83.78%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want an engaging communication class and can handle participation, speeches, outlines, and some organization risk.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHilariousParticipation HeavySupportiveExtra CreditTough Outlines
  • Most students find him funny, supportive, and .
  • Grades are often high, but speech outlines, participation, and deadlines can be demanding.
  • Online reviews are more mixed, with complaints about organization, workload, and one invasive assignment.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Many students get A grades and mention or , but outlines, speeches, workload, and organization can make the A costly.

Online evidence is more inconsistent and sometimes harder, while reachable with participation and completed speeches.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The , but public speaking, outlines, speeches, and fast summer formats add real pressure.

Online courses can feel harder because of organization and workload, while and classroom comfort.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

as mandatory and say participation or class activities are central to success.

, though a few in-person and online reviews mark it as not mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

, and confidence-building, but negative reviews warn about strict grading and disorganization.

In-person recommendations are stronger, while online reviews , and independence.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

64/100

Grades are often high and is common, but multiple reviews call him tough on speech outlines and strict about details.

Format shift

Online grading ranges from very easy to harsh on outlines, while if students follow rubrics and participate.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

The work is often manageable, but students repeatedly mention , and compressed-course intensity.

Format shift

Online workload is heavier and more self-managed, while but participation-heavy.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Most students , and ability to reduce speaking anxiety, but some report disorganization, slow replies, and inconsistency.

Format shift

In-person teaching is stronger and more consistent, while online teaching has more organization complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Assessment centers on speeches, outlines, participation, assignments, papers, and preparation work, with .

Format shift

Online reviews mention recorded speeches, outlines, papers, and weekly work, while , and participation.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students mostly describe a funny, caring, feedback-rich professor who makes public speaking more comfortable.

Main concern

Attendance, participation, speech outlines, and .

What students said

“He's a pretty chill professor, easy class, and creates great class environment.”
COMMB1
“His grading is tough and no credit.”
COMMB1

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, balancing supportive teaching and , and one serious professionalism concern.

Main concern

Online students , and independent pacing.

What students said

“ .”
PUBLICSPEAKING
“You will be left to fend for yourself so if you can work independently, then this is the class for you.”
COMMB1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews focus on speeches and outlines rather than traditional exams, and they .

SpeechesSpeech OutlinesAssignmentsReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Policy

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews emphasize speeches, outlines, rubrics, participation, and , but do not clearly prove traditional exam format or closed-book rules.

SpeechesSpeech OutlinesRubricsExtra Credit
“Make sure to go over the delivering.”
COMMB1
“There are alot of speeches, but thats expected.”
COMM1

Online

Online reviews mention recorded Zoom speeches, outlines, papers, and assignments, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Pre-Recorded Zoom SpeechesSpeech OutlinesAssignmentsReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring
“COMM B11-Easy class, 4 pre-recorded zoom speeches with your own min of 2 live audiences and two preparation outlines.”
PUBLICSPEAKING
“We had a paper, even though it was an intro to public speaking.”
PUBLICSPEAKING

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you have bad anxiety and major fear of public speaking this is definitely the professor you want.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“If you have bad anxiety and major fear of public speaking this is definitely the professor you want.”

📈 Easy A Reality

78/100

“It's not hard to get an A, really, as long as you cover all the different parts of the speech you're supposed to.”

⚠️ Organization Risk

50/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He actually teaches and does not lazily read off the board.
  • He makes public speaking fun and easy.
  • He made class enjoyable.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades & Work

  • Lots of opportunities.
  • He's only a but he's always willing .
  • Hardest A ever.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization & Fit

  • The and it wasn't easy to access the syllabus and other info.
  • You will be left to fend for yourself so if you can work independently, then this is the class for you.
  • The introductory assignment required us to share our dating preferences, deal breakers, and what we find attractive in a partner to the entire class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

73

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is strong because 50 reviews span many years and formats, with enough detail to show both strong positives and recurring risks.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 551
4 out of 58
3 out of 59
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

COMMB126 reviews
B14 reviews
COMB14 reviews
COMMB54 reviews
PUBLICSPEAKING4 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

31

A+ 12 · A 18 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2