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Communication

R.C. Wilkinson

INTER100 · SIGN185 · INTR100 · INTER165 · ASL · INTERPRETING · INTER155 · INT100 · COMMUNICATIONS · SIGN100 · INTRP135 · SIGNG010 · INTR160 · G190 · INT155 · SIGN180 · SIGN280 · INTER190 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
30%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you can handle a polarizing, blunt instructor and are ready to learn independently.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizing personalityStory-based teachingASL practice heavyTough but usefulInconsistent classroom support
  • Wilkinson is extremely polarizing, with students either valuing his field experience or criticizing his behavior and lack of structure.
  • Some ASL students report learning a lot, but others say he talks too much, signs too little, or forces self-teaching.
  • Grades can be manageable, but the experience depends heavily on tolerance for blunt, informal, and sometimes offensive classroom dynamics.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Grades can be manageable, and some students call the , but many say you must practice, attend, study, and tolerate a tough environment.

The only online review says the structure is easy to follow, while not for students looking for an easy A.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Intro ASL can feel straightforward, but interpreting courses and fast signing make the content harder for students without strong independent practice.

Online evidence suggests simple structure, while level and ASL fluency.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Several in-person reviews imply , and one direct note that attendance is mandatory.

Online attendance policy is not clearly proven, while , and attendance as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Only a because many students criticize his behavior, structure, and teaching approach despite some strong learning outcomes.

The single online review recommends a different professor, while and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

60/100

Grading appears fair to somewhat lenient in some classes, but , and a few major graded items.

Format shift

Online grading is described as structured around worksheets, videos, and quizzes, while and tough few-item grading.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Workload is moderate overall, with vocab practice, quizzes, homework packets, studying, and .

Format shift

Online workload is structured and predictable, while to hard studying and pop quizzes.

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

He has real expertise and can teach useful skills, but many students report poor organization, rude behavior, excessive stories, and limited direct instruction.

Format shift

Online evidence is too limited but lukewarm, while and severe criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

56/100

Assessment includes quizzes, tests, homework, video or signing assignments, written work, and participation practice.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions worksheets, video assignments, and quizzes, while , and signing practice.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

who learned a lot and students who felt disrespected or poorly taught.

Main concern

The main concern is his abrasive personality, inconsistent teaching structure, and reliance on stories or self-learning.

What students said

“If you want to actually .C.'s classes.”
SIGN180
“He does not 'teach'. He RARELY signs, does that make sense for the interpreter program?”
INTER155

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single online review says the structure is easy to follow but the professor feels annoyed and is not recommended for real ASL learning.

Main concern

The main concern is weak instructor warmth and limited learning value beyond meeting a requirement.

What students said

“learn vocab .”
SIGN180
“Unless you just need the class to fill a language requirement, you're better off with a different prof...”
SIGN180

Exam style

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Reviews mention quizzes and tests, but do not clearly prove open-book status, proctoring, webcam rules, midterm format, or .

QuizzesTestsPop QuizzesSigning PracticePolicy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and signing in front of class, but do not clearly prove open-book status or formal exam rules.

TestsQuizzesPop QuizzesSigning In Front Of Class
“tells us a head of and quizzes and gives us time to practice for set quiz”
SIGN180
“He gives out pop quizes that so you better show up regularly.”
INT100

Online

The only online review mentions quizzes and video assignments, but does not clearly .

Quiz-Based StructureVideo Assignment
“learn vocab .”
SIGN180

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“you either love him or hate him sometimes funny sometimes shocking sometimes scary brutally honest hated him my forst class loved him all the rest”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“If you want to actually .C.'s classes.”

👍 Recommendation Risk

36/100

“Unless you just need the class to fill a language requirement, you're better off with a different prof...”

⚖️ Grade Effort

58/100

“He is not an easy teacher by any stretch but if you try and work hard then you will pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He teaches through stories, which makes it .
  • He does not 'teach'. He RARELY signs, does that make sense for the interpreter program?
  • .
  • He completely disrespects students, is easily angered, and will walk out of class for around 30mins ..

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and
  • He gives out pop quizes that so you better show up regularly.
  • These are classes for overachievers NOT FOR STUDENTS LOOKING FOR AN EASY A unless you are already an excellent interpreter.
  • The if you know your signs.

Theme 3

🧭 About Fit

  • If you are trying to learn ASL I suggest learning from a CODA or a Deaf instructor.
  • If you can't handle RC, you don't want to be an interpreter.
  • Every comment about this professor not being the nicest is true.
  • I loved learning from him; he is so sassy!!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-two reviews across many years provide strong volume and recurring themes, though older reviews reduce current certainty.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 59
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 57

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1