AI Rate Professor

Speech Communication

Robert Black

COMM101 · COMM121 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
87/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

Take him for a low-stress speech class if you meet the rubric and do .

Best fit · Easy A HunterChill and hilariousClear speech criteriaLets class out earlyEasy laid-back classTough on speeches
  • Most students call him chill, funny, and easy to succeed with .
  • One COMM121 review flags heavy grading and a condescending tone.
  • Lots of group workshops, early dismissals, and keep the load light.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most students earn A or A- and .

Online reviews stress on-time work for an easy A; in-person adds workshops and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Content is speech workshops and simple criteria, repeatedly called extremely easy and laid back.

Both formats rate difficulty very low; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

42/100

while others say it was not required.

Online and ; a few in-person say it was not.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

Nearly all would take him again for a .

Recommendation is strong online and in person aside from one low-rated COMM121 review.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Clear rubrics and lenient late work for many, but and .

Format shift

and fair; in-person speeches drew more tough-grader comments.

Workload

Light

78/100

A few speeches, workshops, early outs, and keep weekly effort low.

Format shift

Both formats describe light work; online notes repetitive group tasks.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students praise humor, clear criteria, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews highlight humor and workshops; online praises structure and online savvy.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grade centers on three to four speeches plus prep assignments rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Speeches dominate both formats; exams are rarely mentioned.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and usually easy As, with one harsh COMM121 outlier on grading tone.

Main concern

.

What students said

“He's super chill, and not strict with late work”
comm101
“Grades "Heavy" and is very strict and sometimes comes off as condescending”
COMM121

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online COMM121 felt structured and very easy if you submit on time; and online-savvy.

Main concern

Group work can feel repetitive online.

What students said

“ and you will be well on your way with an A”
COMM121
“this class was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken”
COMM121

Exam style

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Assessment is mainly graded speeches with .

Speech-based assessmentClear rubricsExtra creditGroup workshops

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; no lockdown or webcam policies are described.

In-person speechesClear grading criteriaWorkshop days
“This class is easy to succeed in by paying attention to the criteria that Professor Black looks for in speeches”
comm101

Online

Online reviews do not describe camera proctoring; success is framed as timely assignments and participation.

Assignment-drivenParticipation mattersClear structure
“ and you will be well on your way with an A”
COMM121

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Black's class was fun! He's super chill, and not strict with late work.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews spanning online and in-person COMM courses, emphasizing ease, humor, and . Credibility rating: Medium.

😄 Chill Classroom Vibe

82/100

“Robert E.G Black is a Really fun and caring teacher. Easy laid back class.”

🎯 Easy A Path

82/100

“ and you will be well on your way with an A”

⚠️

40/100

“He definetly Grades "Heavy" and is very strict and sometimes comes off as condescending”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's super chill, and not strict with late work
  • He is also hilarious and let us out of class early most days
  • single day

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Extremely easy class
  • this class was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken
  • Grades "Heavy" and is very strict

Theme 3

📝 About Speeches & Work

  • His criteria for and if you meet them you'll do fine
  • The class consists of about three to four speeches
  • Gives lots of opportunities

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Seven detailed reviews from 2020-2025 with mostly consistent easy-chill themes and .

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

COMM1214 reviews
comm1013 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 4 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values