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Communication Studies

Banafshae Khan

COMM311 · COMM301 · COM301 · COMM315 · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
96%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

If public speaking scares you, take Khan for a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHilarious and welcomingSpeech-friendlyExtra credit heavyClear gradingAnxiety-safe public speaking
  • Creates a low-anxiety space for speeches and debates
  • Workload is light with speeches, quizzes, and

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Do the speeches, attend, and use and most students report strong grades with modest effort.

Both online and and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Content is approachable intro communication work focused on speeches rather than dense theory.

Difficulty ratings stay low across formats; one outlier course felt heavier.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

as required for speeches and participation, though a few mark it optional.

; a few online reviews allow more flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

and calls her ideal for nervous speakers.

Strong recommendations in both formats; one COMM315 outlier is negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and frequent keep grades high for engaged students.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

78/100

Usually a handful of speeches, light quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students highlight humor, relatable lectures, and a safe classroom that eases public-speaking fear.

Format shift

Praise is consistently high online and in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades center on speeches, outlines, and participation with .

Format shift

and ; speeches still dominate.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students rave about humor, comfort for anxious speakers, and .

Main concern

and some find long lectures tiring.

What students said

“I hate public speaking... Until I met professor Khan. She is welcoming and helps creates a comfortable environment.”
COMM301
“There is only three speeches... There is ”
COMM301
“Professor Khan is truly one of the most caring and .”
COMM311

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online or hybrid sections stay personal with , and plenty of prep time for speeches.

Main concern

Slow grading .

What students said

“she made fresh lectures instead of recycling ancient ones like a lot of online profs do.”
COMM301
“There were a couple of quizzes (open book), 2 speeches w/ outline submission, 1 midterm, and 1 final.”
COMM301
“Prof Khan is awesome! and wants you to do well in her class.”
COMM301

Exam style

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Assessment is speech-first with exams.

Speech-based finalsOpen-book quizzesStudy guides and notecardsNo traditional final in some sectionsClear rubrics

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as the core grade, sometimes with .

Three speechesLast speech as finalQuizzes and in-class workExtra credit
“There is only three speeches but you're also graded on some quizzes and . There is ”
COMM301
“No midterm/final, 3 quizzes based off lectures (will provide study guide and can use notecard).”
COMM301

Online

Online students report open-book quizzes plus speeches with generous prep time; midterm and .

Open book quizzesSpeeches with outlinesMidterm and final in some sectionsPlenty of prep time
“There were a couple of quizzes (open book), 2 speeches w/ outline submission, 1 midterm, and 1 final.”
COMM301
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COMM301

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're scared about public speaking but you need this class to complete a !”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews across online and ; credibility High from consistency and detail.

🌟 Recommendation

95/100

“If I could give professor Khan more than 5 stars I would.”

😂 Teaching Energy

93/100

“she is hilarious also and just all around a great professor.”

🧘 Anxiety Friendly

90/100

“She constantly reminds you that you are in a safe, comfortable, welcoming area.”

🎁

84/100

“ , and is very accessible for office hours.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures
  • hilarious
  • youthful and relatable
  • lectures are highly entertaining

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Do what she asks and you will get a great grade
  • plenty of opportunities
  • Easy to understand lectures
  • fairly easy class

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Climate

  • welcoming and helps creates a comfortable environment
  • cares about her students

Data context

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Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-five recent detailed reviews with very high consistency on teaching quality and low difficulty.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

COMM30115 reviews
COMM3117 reviews
COM3012 reviews
comm3151 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 4 · A 5 · A- 3

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1