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Speech Communication

Thomas O. Karlsen

SPEECH101 · ENGLI101 · SPEECH151 · SPEEC101 · COMM101 · SPEE101 · SPC101N · SPEEC001 · SPEEC3055 · SPCH101 · SPECH101 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

Take him for Speech/COMM 101 if you want a .

Best fit · Easy A HunterHidden GemClear RubricsOptional FinalExtra CreditNo Textbook
  • Show up, give a few speeches, and an A is very realistic.
  • if speeches go well.
  • Clear instructions and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Students repeatedly say show up, do a handful of speeches, and an A is realistic even with average speaking skills.

; the single online review also reports an easy A+.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Content is intro public speaking with cookie-cutter guidelines and little intellectual intensity beyond performance anxiety.

In-person and the one online review both call the material simple and beginner-level.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Most students report and skipping speech days risks failing.

In-person reviews dominate; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Nearly every review strongly recommends him as , and easy for Speech 101.

and the one online review.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

and ; some note pickiness but still earned As.

Format shift

In-person comments drive this; .

Workload

Light

82/100

Typically 3-5 speeches with , and .

Format shift

Same light speech-based load described online and in person.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

, and highly praised lectures.

Format shift

Both formats praise clarity and caring; bulk of detail is in-person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Grades center on speeches and outlines rather than traditional written exams.

Format shift

In-person and online both describe speech-heavy grading with few or .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Near-universal praise for , and easy A if you attend and deliver.

Main concern

; skipping speech day hurts.

What students said

“Very easy class, just show up to class, do your speeches and you should be good.”
COMM101
“The and doesn't affect your grade (it's ).”
COMM101
“Prof. Karlsen is Valley's hidden gem.”
SPCH101

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

One glowing online COMM 101 review: few easy .

Main concern

Only one online review so online experience is lightly evidenced.

What students said

“Only had a total of 5 speeches and they were very easy as you get to pick what topic you want under the assignment.”
COMM101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

if speech grades are strong.

Optional FinalTake-Home FinalExtra Credit FinalSpeech-Based Midterm/FinalNo Textbook Required

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Many report no hard tests; if speeches go well.

Optional FinalTake-Home FinalExtra CreditSpeech Performance
“The and doesn't affect your grade (it's ).”
COMM101
“The and .”
SPEECH101
“There's 4 speeches total and no tests because the midterm and .”
SPEEC101

Online

Online review emphasizes easy speeches with feedback; no strict proctoring details given.

Speech AssignmentsPositive Feedback
“ and it's always positive.”
COMM101

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Prof. Karlsen is Valley's hidden gem. He knows his stuff and teaches you how to write an effective speech.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting clarity, speech-based ease, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Provides clear cut instruction, available to and encouragement.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ !”

⭐ Easy A Reality

92/100

“Have good speech and you will get an easy A.”

📝 Light Speech Load

82/100

“OMG we only did 3 speeches. so easy. no tests.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's chill and to the point
  • Always willing to help

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • An extremely simple class
  • Real possibility to get an A
  • Just show up to class, do your speeches and you should be good

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • Won't treat you like you're stupid
  • Accessible outside class
  • Caring

Data context

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Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

41 detailed reviews spanning many years with highly consistent praise on ease, clarity, and .

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

SPEECH10110 reviews
COMM1019 reviews
SPCH1015 reviews
SPC101N3 reviews
SPECH1013 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 6 · A 8

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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