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Communication Studies

Patti Leonard

COMM315 · COMM361 · COMM301 · COMM300 · COMM321 · PUBLICSPEAKING · COMM351 · COMM · COMM25 · COMM325 · COM301 · 108 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
93.75%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Strong pick for COMM if you will show up, prepare speeches, and use ; expect fair but .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring MentorPublic Speaking CoachExtra Credit FriendlyParticipation MattersInspirational
  • Widely praised for making public speaking less scary with caring, practical coaching.
  • , and speeches; pure free As are uncommon.
  • Online sections feel lighter and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

and , but many say As require real speech prep and consistent work.

; in-person reviews stress speeches and tougher A thresholds.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Content is manageable with attendance and reading, but speeches, group work, and .

Online is lighter weekly work; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Most sections mark attendance mandatory or .

; in-person is stricter.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Very high take-again sentiment for reducing speech anxiety and .

Online and in-person reviewers both recommend her strongly.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

60/100

Feedback is strong and helps, yet several students call her a .

Format shift

In-person comments debate toughness more; and .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Speeches, readings, journals, and , not featherlight.

Format shift

Online is chapter-post-quiz rhythm; in-person adds speeches and activities.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Dominant theme is caring, funny, confidence-building instruction with only a minority of sharp negatives.

Format shift

Praise is strong in both formats; most detail is in-person.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of speeches or projects, quizzes/tests, journals, and .

Format shift

Online leans quizzes and discussions; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person COMM emphasizes speeches, participation, textbook-based tests, and abundant with a supportive but sometimes strict style.

Main concern

A minority report harsh presentation grading or a mid-semester communication drop-off.

What students said

“Shes amazing, she will make you feel comfortable when giving speeches. and ”
COMM300
“When Prof. Leonard said to trust her, TRUST HER! She made this class go by so quick that I almost forgot about my fear of public speaking.”
COMM301
“I'd reconsider taking this professor.”
COM301

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online COMM , and a few tests drawn from quizzes; doable for busy schedules.

Main concern

No late work in at least one section despite end-of-term .

What students said

“The class consists of and writing a . I learned so much and it was totally doable for a busy schedule!”
COMM315
“She doesnt accept late work but she offers extra credti at the end of the semester. and the .”
COMM325
“You will absolutely , and is probably the best COMM teacher out here.”
COMM301

Exam style

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Standard quiz and in speech courses.

Textbook-Based TestsWeekly QuizzesSpeeches and PresentationsExtra CreditQuiz-Derived Exam Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person classes combine speeches with tough but and frequent .

Speeches and PresentationsTextbook ExamsIn-Class Participation PointsExtra Credit
“ , and about 75% or more of the questions on the test are from her weekly quizzes”
COMM325
“It is a performance class that means you will have to talk at least 4 times in class.”
COMM301
“ but she offers so much you have some wiggle room.”
COMM315

Online

; late work may be refused with late-semester offered.

Three TestsQuestions From Previous QuizzesDiscussion PostsNo Late Work
“ and the .”
COMM325
“ and writing a ”
COMM315

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you want a Professor who makes a class enjoyable especially to get rid of you fear of . Leonard! You'll love her!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (3 online, 47 in-person), highlighting speech coaching, care, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎤 Speech Anxiety Coach

86/100

“Helped me with my public speaking problems and to become a better speaker.”

❤️ Caring and Funny

88/100

“she is the .”

🎁 Buffer

70/100

“She gives out a ton of , I advise if .”

⚠️ Not Always Easy A

58/100

“She barely gives A's and her lectures...I mean, what lectures?”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Shes amazing, she will make you feel comfortable when giving speeches.
  • she makes class fun! but don't mistake that for being easy.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You get the grade you work for in this class.
  • You can get and final and still pass with a B.
  • Easy A if you make sure to turn everything in on time... but .

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • totally doable for a busy schedule!
  • She doesnt accept late work but she offers extra credti at the end of the semester.
  • just make sure you do what she recommends and you'll do fine

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

108

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with both formats, multi-year span, detailed comments, and mostly consistent praise of care and speech coaching.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 568
4 out of 522
3 out of 511
2 out of 55
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

16

A 16

B range

7

B+ 5 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Incomplete 2