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Communications

Kimberlee A Wirig

COMM122 · COMM137 · COMM120 · COMM1371949 · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating
47/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
45.83%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you can attend consistently, follow directions closely, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing instructorStrict deadlinesGroup work heavyParticipation requiredClear but picky grading
  • Students either strongly praise her practical communication lessons or strongly dislike her rigidity.
  • Online reviews are much harsher, especially about deadlines, workload, and .
  • In-person students more often report useful class activities, , and an easier path if they attend and follow instructions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

An A is possible, especially in person, but , and no missed deadlines.

Online evidence is much less favorable, while with consistent work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

The , but strict instructions, speeches, group work, and quizzes add pressure.

Online students focus on workload and unclear demands, while and practical.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly treated as essential, with required speeches, sign-ins, and group activities.

Online reviews mention mandatory dates and required participation, while and show-up expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

47/100

Recommendation depends heavily on format and fit, because positive practical learning reviews are and workload complaints.

Online reviews lean negative, while but include many strong recommendations.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Many students describe picky grading, no , and severe penalties for missed requirements.

Format shift

Online grading is described as especially strict, while speech or assignment grading.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and group projects, with online reviews calling it excessive.

Format shift

Online workload is the biggest complaint, while but still group-heavy.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

She has many passionate supporters who value the lessons, but many .

Format shift

online teaching, where communication and flexibility draw more criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Grades , and group projects rather than major exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize assignments and participation, with online and deadlines.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but more positive, with many students finding the class useful, fun, and manageable if they attend and complete work.

Main concern

Grades , and group project dependence.

What students said

“Easy A if you show up and do the work.”
COMM120
“ habits such as shaking.”
COMM122
“Be warned - a LOT of work but !”
COMM137

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students report rigid deadlines, , and little tolerance for late or missed work.

Main concern

Strict online deadlines and .

What students said

“Assigns insane amounts of work.”
COMM137
“There were no exceptions for late assignments.”
COMM120
“ easy.”
COMM120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and speech requirements but do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or .

Short Timed QuizzesPop QuizzesSpeech RequirementsAssignment-Based Grading

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and tests, but they do not clearly prove closed-book exams, proctoring, midterm, or final policies.

Pop QuizzesSpeech AssignmentsTests Mentioned
“Beware 4 minute quizes.”
COMM120
“ .”
COMM122
“Easy projects and time.”
COMM120

Online

Online reviews mention a very short timed quiz and required projects, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Short Timed QuizRequired Group Projects
“Will give a 10 question quiz with a 5min limit.”
COMM120
“You cannot miss the !”
COMM120

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Looks like people either love Wirig or hate her.”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, highlighting format differences in , and participation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“This class helped me in more ways than I thought possible.”

⚖️

32/100

“Grades .”

📌 Workload Reality

28/100

“There was an unreasonable amount of work for a three unit class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is hilarious and wants her students to succeed.
  • have to teach yourself everything
  • She SUCKS at communicating which is ironic.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A if you show up and do the work.
  • if you want an A.
  • .

Theme 3

👥 About Participation & Groups

  • You are also working with a group the entire semester.
  • Much more comfortable now working in groups.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

38

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is credible because 38 reviews span many years and show a consistent format split between harsh online experiences and .

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 57

Course coverage

COMM12023 reviews
COMM1378 reviews
COMM1225 reviews
1201 review
COMM13719491 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 2 · A 9

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1