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Communication

Joel Castellaw

COMM124 · COMM122 · COM120 · COMM137 · COM145 · COMM120 · COMM123 · COMM1456807 · COM122 · COMM136 · COMM145 · 145 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

Take him if you want a and makes public speaking less intimidating.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlySupportive feedbackConfidence-buildingClear rubricsEngaging discussionsMostly easy grading
  • Most students describe him as , and especially strong at building confidence in communication classes.
  • Grades are usually very attainable if students participate, follow rubrics, and complete speeches or papers.
  • A small group of , so the experience may vary by section.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Students commonly say an A is very reachable by , and staying on top of a reasonable workload.

The online evidence is only one positive review, while in-person reviews strongly support attainable grades with participation and rubric-following.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Communication content is generally approachable and confidence-building, though .

Online evidence calls the class a breeze, while rewards engagement.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

Attendance and participation often matter, but , and accommodation.

Online attendance evidence is minimal, while but not usually punitive.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Most students recommend him because he gives strong feedback, creates a comfortable class environment, and helps students improve.

The lone online review is positive, and the much larger in-person set is overwhelmingly recommended despite a few harsh recent outliers.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Many students say he is not tough if you follow rubrics and , though a few recent reviews call him tough or unclear.

Format shift

Online grading evidence is positive but sparse, while , and useful feedback.

Workload

Light

76/100

Workload is usually described as reasonable, with done consistently.

Format shift

Online evidence says the class is easy, while , and participation rather than overwhelming work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Most reviews describe him as , and unusually effective at reducing public speaking anxiety.

Format shift

Online evidence is positive but limited, while few negative outliers.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

, and tests, depending on the communication course.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions exams and feedback, while , tests, and participation.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews strongly praise , and ability to make speeches and debates approachable.

Main concern

Some students find lectures unclear or boring, and .

What students said

“He helped me get over my fear of public speaking!”
COMM123
“ as well as and rubric.”
COM145
“As he lectures he seems bored and disinterested.”
COM122

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review is very positive and says the , and easy to manage.

Main concern

There is only one online review, so format-specific confidence is limited.

What students said

“Professor Castellaw makes this public speaking class a breeze.”
COM122

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

study guides or notes allowed in some sections, though reviews do not clearly prove a uniform exam policy.

Open Notes MentionedStudy GuidesLecture-Based TestsStraightforward TestsSpeech-Based Assessment

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

guides, open notes in some sections, and exams that are generally manageable with study.

Open Notes MentionedStudy GuidesLecture-Based TestsHalf Open Note MentionedNon-Comprehensive Final Mentioned
“You can use your book/ notes for the test.”
COM122
“ and he gives you ten minutes to look at your book and notes during the test if needed.”
137
“Tests are half open note, 20 min into exam you can use notes for 10 min.”
COMM145

Online

The single online review mentions exams but does not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or .

Exams MentionedClear Expectations
“With clear expectations, relax exercises before speeches, and while acing the exams.”
COM122

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He helped me get over my fear of public speaking!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and public speaking support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“He creates an environment where anyone can step up to the front of the room and give a good speech.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“ . ”

⚖️

78/100

“He's not a as long as you meet criteria.”

Theme 1

🗣️ About Public Speaking Confidence

  • He helped me get over my fear of public speaking!
  • He made Public Speaking interesting and bearable.
  • Before you start your speech he has the whole class do relaxation exercises, which help.

Theme 2

📝

  • as well as and rubric.
  • He provides TONS of feedback.
  • All you need to do for a guaranteed A in your class is to follow the .

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very engaging lectures that aren't just "read alongs".
  • He loves what he does and he shows it through the way he teaches.
  • and difficult to follow.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

145

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews over a long time span, with one online review and a .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5126
4 out of 57
3 out of 54
2 out of 50
1 out of 58

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 10 · A 17 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 5 · B- 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1