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Communication

Christine Cruz-Boone

COMMB5 · SPEECH1B · COMM25 · COMMB6 · COMB1 · COMM108 · COMMB1 · COMM1 · COMMB8 · SPEECH · COMMSB8 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
70/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
69.7%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

She can be a good fit for anxious public speaking students who can tolerate group work and occasional confusion.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring but inconsistentGroup projectsConfusing instructionsExtra creditSpeech anxiety support
  • Many students say , and .
  • A major recurring complaint is unclear instructions, organization problems, and delayed or .
  • Grades can be very reachable with effort, , participation, and completed speeches.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

The A path is realistic because many students report A grades, , lenient support, and passing if speeches and basic work are completed.

Online reviews show both easy A experiences and heavy workload, while speeches, workbook work, and effort.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Public speaking can feel intimidating, but students often say she makes the class , and flexibility.

Online sections can feel more confusing and time consuming, while and support.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

Many reviews list attendance as mandatory and participation matters, though a .

, and in-person reviews also frequently require attendance or participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

Most students recommend her for support and , but repeated complaints about organization and communication keep the .

Online recommendation is more split, while review history.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Many students report A or A+ outcomes, , reasonable grading, and passing when effort is visible.

Format shift

Online grading has both lenient and harsh reports, while and .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Workload includes speeches, workbook assignments, papers, group projects, and long lectures, but most students say it is manageable if completed.

Format shift

Online reviews mention heavier time demands, while in-person reviews describe more routine speech and workbook work.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

She is often described as caring and encouraging, but recurring issues with clarity, organization, and mood reduce the teaching score.

Format shift

, while in-person reviews show stronger long-term praise with some serious negative outliers.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Assessment appears driven mainly by speeches, group projects, papers, workbook work, participation, and assignments rather than exams.

Format shift

Both online and in-person reviews emphasize speeches and group work more than exams.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and confidence-building, but negative reviews still cite disorganization, mood shifts, and tough grading.

Main concern

, and inconsistent organization.

What students said

“While you do your speeches and .”
COMB1
“She has a good sense of .”
COMMB1
“ and is a .”
COMB1

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with many A grades and flexible support, but also sharp complaints about unclear instructions, long lectures, heavy work, and communication delays.

Main concern

Online students , and difficulty contacting her.

What students said

“Took the class online and it was still very easy”
COMMB8
“Lots of work and time consuming”
COMMB8
“She also sucks at responding to messages.”
COMB1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews emphasize speeches, papers, and some tests, but do not clearly prove consistent exam format, proctoring, webcam, or open-book rules.

SpeechesFinal PaperTests MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mainly mention speeches, workbook assignments, and , but do .

SpeechesWorkbook AssignmentsFormatting-Heavy Final
“While you do your speeches and .”
COMB1
“Finalheavily reliant on formatting.”
COMB1

Online

Online reviews mention tests, lectures, speeches, and a , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or Lockdown Browser rules.

Tests MentionedGroup SpeechesFinal Paper
“So ”
COMB1
“You have 3 group speeches and a .”
COMMB8

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Great professor, one of my favorites so far! Even though I struggle with a severe anxiety disorder, her class was an absolute breeze.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, grades, workload, and organization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“She is funny and cares (as long as you care).”

📈 Easy A Path

78/100

“While you do your speeches and .”

⚠️ Organization Risk

42/100

“She would say one thing and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and understanding about everyones distinct situations.
  • She is there for support and guidance.
  • and encouraging!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Put in the effort and youll pass.
  • She will also give u if u really want it and will help u pass the class no matter what it takes.
  • just do the work and she is happy with anything as long as you put noticeable effort into it.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • .
  • . Snaps at you one day and .
  • ! Don't waste your time with her!

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 42 reviews across 13 online and 29 in-person sections from 2005 to 2025, with rich but polarized evidence.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 57
3 out of 55
2 out of 50
1 out of 510

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 4 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 6 · B 4

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1