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Communications

Samira Rostami

COM120 · COMM122 · COMM120 · COM122 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
94.12%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want an engaging communication class that rewards participation and genuine effort.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerInspirational lecturerSpecific feedbackParticipation mattersClear expectationsCaring mentor
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Rostami as passionate, funny, and personally impactful.
  • Grades are achievable with , and steady effort, but this is not a pure free A.
  • Online reviews remain positive but mention slower communication and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is very reachable if students attend, participate, and , but several reviews say real effort is required.

Evidence is mainly in-person, while online reviews include both good grades and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

The material is approachable because and uses practical examples, though public speaking and participation can be challenging.

, while online reviews still praise teaching but and independent work more.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

as formally mandatory, but many students say skipping class hurts performance because lectures and participation matter.

, while online evidence also says students must pay attention to lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

because her classes are engaging, practical, supportive, and memorable.

Both formats are recommended overall, but .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

and fair, with , but not described as automatic or overly generous.

Format shift

In-person reviews often mention clear criteria, while but .

Workload

Moderate

57/100

The , and participation, but most students find it manageable when they stay engaged.

Format shift

Online comments mention assignments and tests, while and preparation.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students repeatedly describe her as , and unusually impactful.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, though online comments add some concerns about responsiveness.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment , and participation rather than relying only on tests.

Format shift

In-person reviews give the clearest assessment details, while , and tests less consistently.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly enthusiastic, emphasizing life-changing lectures, participation, and .

Main concern

Students must show up, participate, and complete the work to get the full value.

What students said

“One of the life.”
COMM120
“Do the preparatory work for your speeches and you'll do great.”
COMM122

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students praise her lectures and feedback but report some absent communication and .

Main concern

Online students may need to manage deadlines and .

What students said

“This is the only online class I've liked since the pandemic.”
COMM122
“ and she would forget to publish assignments or quizzes.”
COM120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention several exams and , but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Multiple ExamsLecture-Based TestsDifficult Online Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

57/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

students attend lecture, but they do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, or final format.

3-4 ExamsLecture-Based Tests
“Her class consists of 3-4 exams, 2 papers, and one end of the .”
COMM120
“ if you paid attention.”
COMM120

Online

Online reviews mention difficult tests and quizzes, but they do not clearly prove .

Difficult TestsQuizzes Mentioned
“I just didnt .”
COMM120
“she .”
COM120

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Two classes with Samira changed me from a C student who didn't care and new attitude about life.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, effort, and student support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Her teaching style and personality are truly one of a kind.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“If you get the !”

⚖️ Grade Effort

72/100

“Not an easy A or even B but she will make a real impact on you!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She really makes you feel involved.
  • She does a really good job of explaining things in simple terms and then branching it out to different scenarios.
  • Her lectures are always intriguing and funny and she really knows how to explain concepts in a way that sticks with students.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Just do the homework and CARE and youll be fine.
  • Participation is a good part of your grade.
  • Do the preparatory work for your speeches and you'll do great.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She cares about her students and makes class really enjoyable by making everyone comfortable to express their ideas and beliefs.
  • Samira is a gem of a professor and human being.
  • She was incredibly kind to me through a very difficult time in my life.

Data context

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Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 43 reviews span many years and show a consistent pattern of strong teaching praise with repeated workload and participation details.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

COMM12023 reviews
COMM12213 reviews
COM1204 reviews
COM1222 reviews
1201 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 3 · A 9 · A- 4

B range

12

B+ 5 · B 7

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4