AI Rate Professor

Communication

John Lervold

COMMG110 · SPEECH110 · COM110 · PUBLICSPEAKING · COMMG100 · G10060488 · COMM · COM100 · COMM100 · COMM110 · 163 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
88.24%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you want an engaging communication class with manageable work and strong grade payoff.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging LecturerFunny and CaringEasy GradingParticipation MattersExam-Based Class
  • Most students describe Lervold as , and highly engaging.
  • Grades are usually easy if , and read when needed.
  • Online reviews are also positive, but one .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very realistic with attendance, notes, participation, and basic reading, though sections.

Online reviews frame the A as steady weekly work, while and exam preparation.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

The communication content is usually described as , and beginner-friendly, with .

Online sections sound more structured around quizzes and discussions, while , and participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly say class participation and lecture notes matter.

Online evidence focuses on weekly tasks, while , discussion, and exam preparation.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because he makes communication classes engaging, clear, funny, and manageable.

Both formats are mostly recommended, but the .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

Many students report , and low-stakes assignments, though some exams are tricky.

Format shift

as clear but sometimes slow, while as easy if students participate and prepare.

Workload

Light

82/100

The workload is usually light, with limited homework and a .

Format shift

Online sections use weekly quizzes and discussions, while but require class engagement.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Reviews consistently describe him as , and memorable.

Format shift

Both formats are positive, but engaging lecture style.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment , and discussions depending on the section.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions quizzes, discussions, assignments, midterm, and final, while , and group projects.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

style, and low homework load, while noting participation and exams matter.

Main concern

Some students say the class feeling easy.

What students said

“This was literally the easiest class ever.”
COMMG100
“ ! Only grades in the , and a couple assignments.”
COMM100
“The and the way he explained the .”
COM100

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews describe an easy, organized class with , and generally friendly communication.

Main concern

One online student .

What students said

“As long as you read the textbook and do the assigned work it's an easy A.”
COM100
“The and the and graded accordingly.”
COM100
“This professor is the .”
COM100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

exams easy or group-based and others saying they are tricky or difficult.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinalGroup ExamsTricky Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

63/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and tricky tests, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Group ExamsThree ExamsTricky Exams
“He did a lot of group exams for our class.”
COMM100
“Also there is .”
COMM100
“ .”
COMMG100

Online

, and a final, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or Lockdown Browser rules.

Weekly QuizzesMidtermFinal
“There's a discussion, weekly quizzes, a , and a final.”
COM100
“The and the and graded accordingly.”
COM100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“HE IS AN AMAZING PROFESSOR! I wish he can teach ALL COMM CLASSES @GWC so !”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He is awesome! He talks a lot, but is really fun and makes class enjoyable.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“Take his class!!”

📈 Grade Payoff

88/100

“If you do that and keep up on his lectures you will get an easy A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super funny guy and makes lectures really interesting.
  • He is very engaging and keeps the lectures enjoyable so you're not bored.
  • and a and you'll do great!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I never read any chapters in the textbook and put in no effort for this class but I still got an A somehow.
  • The tests tricky but if u pay attention in class, put in the time to study and make notes then u will do just fine.
  • The and the way he explained the .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • , and chill!
  • , and attentive to the students even with his busy schedule.
  • , and dedicated.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

163

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years show strong consistency, detailed comments, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5145
4 out of 512
3 out of 52
2 out of 54
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 7 · A 15 · A- 1

B range

9

B+ 3 · B 4 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1