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Communication

Scott Koppel

COMM1 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
94.44%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

if you want a low-stress public speaking class that builds confidence and usually rewards basic effort very generously.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyFunny and relaxedEasy AConfidence builderSpeech focusedLenient grading
  • Students overwhelmingly describe him as funny, relaxed, respectful, and effective at reducing fear of public speaking.
  • The course is usually an easy A or A+ if students complete speeches, outlines, and participation work.
  • The main discomfort is inherent to public speaking, with one student saying they felt rushed and dreaded class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Students repeatedly report A or A+ grades and say completing speeches, outlines, and basic participation is enough for a strong grade.

The easy-A evidence is strongest in in-person reviews, while the one online review also reports an A but .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The course is emotionally uncomfortable for nervous speakers, but students describe the actual workload, speeches, and grading as straightforward and easy.

and assignments, while the online review only confirms required participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Participation is required in a speech class, but reviews do not show a .

Both formats mention participation, with .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students strongly recommend him because he makes public speaking less scary, keeps class fun, and grades generously.

, and the single online review is also positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

96/100

Students say work may still receive full credit, and meeting criteria can earn easy 100s.

Format shift

reviews.

Workload

Light

86/100

Workload is light and mostly consists of speeches, outlines, group work, and straightforward online assignments.

Format shift

, while the online review only mentions participation and self-chosen topics.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students praise him as funny, relaxed, supportive, and especially effective for students afraid of public speaking.

Format shift

In-person evidence is extensive and highly positive, while the single online review is positive but limited.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

Grades appear based on speeches, outlines, participation, group work, and assignments rather than exams.

Format shift

Both formats support an assignment and speech-based assessment model.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews describe an easy, supportive, funny, speech-based course that helps nervous students improve.

Main concern

Students must still present speeches, which can feel uncomfortable or nerve-wracking at first.

What students said

“To get an A, just do your speeches, that's it.”
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“I was so but he made it easier for me.”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review is positive and says participation is required while .

Main concern

Confidence is low because there is only one online review.

What students said

“Speech class so participation is required”
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Exam style

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Reviews do not clearly prove an , and the course appears speech- and .

Assessment risk

Varies

65/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Online

The online review does .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“To get an A, just do your speeches, that's it.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and public speaking confidence. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He is the .”

📈 Easy A Path

96/100

“he's really chill with as long as you meet his criteria, you get an easy 100% for your work.”

👍 Recommendation

97/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he made it easier for me.
  • he is super chill and funny, and he never bashes you.
  • He gives good advice and tips for public speaking

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • To get an A, just do your speeches, that's it.
  • giving speeches is a very easy A+ as long as you do the effort.

Theme 3

🎤 About Public Speaking

  • you will be uncomfortable presenting at first but you will thank me later.
  • I hate public speaking, he just warmed me up to it.
  • Speeches are nerve-wracking but that

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 18 reviews are mostly recent, grade-supported, and highly consistent, though online evidence is limited to one review.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
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1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMM118 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 8 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

1

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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