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Speech Communication

Josh Miller

COMM104 · COMM101 · COMM105 · COM104 · COMM105H · COM101 · COM105 · SPCH101 · 247 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take Miller for public speaking if you want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear RubricsSpeech Confidence BuilderLenient DeadlinesHilarious MentorExtra Credit Friendly
  • Students almost universally recommend him for COM101 and related speech courses.
  • Follow the flexibility, and an A is realistic.
  • and supportive for anxious or non-native speakers.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

90/100

, and make As common when work is completed.

Both formats report easy As; online winter sessions stress following outlines for full credit.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

80/100

Content is approachable; the main challenge is performing speeches, not dense theory.

Online short sessions feel busier but still manageable; .

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

78/100

as not mandatory; participation still helps learning and points.

Online is largely flexible; and speeches.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Would-take-again is 100% in the data, with and .

Enthusiasm is equally strong online and in person.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

92/100

Follow the rubric and he grades fairly; late work, redos, and are common.

Format shift

Online reviews especially stress lenient late policies and full-credit makeups.

Workload

Light

76/100

Speeches, discussions, and light writing; no busywork if you follow the schedule.

Format shift

Compressed online winter or summer packs more speeches into fewer weeks.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

, and strong care for student confidence define him.

Format shift

Both formats call him caring and clear; in-person adds humor and debate energy.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Grade centers on speeches, outlines, discussions, and occasional debates rather than sit-down exams.

Format shift

Online uses YouTube or video uploads; in-person does live speeches and debates.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person classes feel fun and welcoming; debates and .

Main concern

You still must perform speeches or debates in front of peers.

What students said

“Getting an "A" and doable, but do your work on time, and double check .”
COM101
“Professor Miller is probably the most entertaining and fun professor I've ever had!”
COM104
“Easy & fun class that helps you build up your confidence & skills for public speaking.”
COMM101

Remote format

Online

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online COM is asynchronous-friendly with clear rubrics, speech video uploads, late-work leniency, and lots of .

Main concern

Short winter or summer terms compress several speeches into a few weeks.

What students said

“He was engaging, fun classwork and helped a lot with my communication skills.”
COM101
“ and offers Zoom sessions as well.”
COMM101
“Accepts lates work, has a , and will set you up for success”
COM101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is speech and assignment driven with rubrics and .

Speech-Based AssessmentClear RubricsRedo OptionsFew Traditional Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

with clear expectations and feedback.

Live SpeechesDebatesClear RubricsExtra Credit
“If you follow the class.”
COM101
“You have 2 debates with a partner but he shows you what he expects from you.”
COMM104

Online

, and video speeches with .

Video SpeechesRubric GradingLate Work AcceptedExtra Credit
“As long as you follow is draft/ outline of .”
COMM101
“He accepts late work with reasonable reasons.”
COM101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“The . He was engaging, fun classwork and helped a lot with my communication skills.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting support, rubrics, and speech success. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“He truly cares about his students and .”

👍 Must-Take

98/100

“100/10 would take again!”

📝

92/100

“Follow his rules and rubrics for all your graded speeches and you'll do well.”

❤️ Student Support

94/100

“Even if you're not a native speaker, he ensures you succeed if you follow his instructions.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super engaging speaker, is funny & cares about your progress.
  • His lectures use videos and are explained in a simple way
  • deserves a Michelin star for professors

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Getting an "A" and doable
  • Very easy class to pass if you read the syllabus and follow the rubric
  • He lets you redo anything that you didnt get a good grade on!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He is the most caring and .
  • Josh Miller is a hilarious professor who takes his job seriously.
  • Professor Miller is by far the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

247

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 consistently detailed reviews across online and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5184
4 out of 543
3 out of 511
2 out of 56
1 out of 54

Course coverage

COM10120 reviews
COMM10114 reviews
COMM1047 reviews
COMM1053 reviews
COM1042 reviews
Show 3 more courses
COM1052 reviews
COMM105H1 review
SPCH1011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

42

A+ 19 · A 23

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

2

Not sure yet 2