AI Rate Professor

Communication

Stef Donev

COMMB6 · PUBLICSPEAKING · COMM6 · COMMB1 · COMMUNICATION · COMMB115 · COMMB8 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

Take him for a manageable communication requirement, but if you want deep communication theory or .

Best fit · Effort For RewardFunny lecturerPublic speaking confidence builderParticipation heavyEasy gradesMixed personality reviews
  • Most students describe him as funny, engaging, and good at making public speaking less intimidating.
  • Grades are usually attainable, but students must complete speeches, participate, and attend regularly.
  • Communication majors may find the course shallow, and a few students strongly disliked his tone.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Getting an A is very realistic if students show up, complete speeches, and use when offered.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

The content is usually described as light and accessible, though the repeated speeches create performance pressure.

Only in-person reviews exist, and they consistently frame the class as manageable rather than conceptually hard.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Attendance and participation matter because speeches, group discussions, and class interaction are central to the grade.

All attendance evidence is from in-person classes, where students repeatedly say showing up matters.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students recommend him for a communication requirement, but several warn that his style can feel rude or shallow.

The recommendation evidence is entirely in person and includes both strong praise and sharp criticism.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Many students earned A grades and describe the course as easy if required speeches and .

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

62/100

Workload centers on five to ten speeches, workbook or reading-guide work, and some writing, so it is manageable but not empty.

Format shift

In-person reviews mention speeches and worksheets; there is no online workload evidence.

Teaching experience

Good

79/100

Students often call him funny, comfortable, and helpful, but a minority describe him as rude, boring, or too lecture-heavy.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Grades appear driven by speeches, participation, reading guides, writing, and .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews show an easy, speech-heavy class with strong humor and support, but some students found him rude or lecture-heavy.

Main concern

You need to attend, participate, and deliver required speeches.

What students said

“Professor Donev makes you feel really comfortable about public speaking.”
COMMB1
“If you're looking for an easy A or .”
COMMB8
“Your grade depends on speeches & .”
COMMB1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews mention a and online tests, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Final From Reading GuidesOnline Tests MentionedExam Policy Unclear

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and online tests, but do not clearly prove proctoring or book policy.

Final From Reading GuidesOnline Tests Mentioned
“ .”
COMMB8
“We don't use book in class, only online tests”
COMMB1

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're looking for an easy A or . You won't learn anything, but you'll pass.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and participation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

79/100

“Professor Donev makes you feel really comfortable about public speaking.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

86/100

“If you're looking for an easy A or .”

⚠️ Participation Pressure

28/100

“Your grade depends on speeches & .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Donev is awesome. Funny, interesting man who really knows his area.
  • He is welcoming and funny , which makes the process fun.
  • HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE THIS PROFESSOR!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I'm horrible at public speaking, but I passed with an A.
  • If you're looking for an easy A or .
  • I got and A cuz i did all the stuffs!

Theme 3

🎤 About Speeches & Participation

  • Your grade depends on speeches & .
  • There are 6 speeches total, 4-6 minutes.
  • Just show up daily and participate.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 24 detailed reviews span many years and show consistent patterns despite mixed opinions.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 54
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 7

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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