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Communication Studies

Zachary Hall

COMM212 · COM212 · COMM201A · SPCM201A · COMM230 · COMM210 · COM201A · SPC201 · SPEEC201B · COMM280 · COMM201 · COMM215 · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating
67/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him if you can follow detailed rubrics exactly, but if you need warm guidance or .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear RubricsStrict GraderEasy If You Follow DirectionsSpeech HeavyMixed Online Experience
  • many praise his structure and clarity, while .
  • The course can be an easy A when directions are followed exactly, but rubrics and .
  • Online reviews are especially and useless.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is possible and sometimes easy, but only if students follow detailed instructions, complete speeches or posts, and .

Online reviews more often call it an easy A with low learning, while can block easy grades.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The content is not usually conceptually hard, but , and group work create real execution pressure.

Online courses can be straightforward but self-directed, while and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Reviews mention participation, required meetings, and even being unable to miss one day, so flexibility appears limited in some sections.

In-person evidence shows stronger attendance concerns, while online and scheduled speech meetings.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

65/100

He is worth it for disciplined students who like structure, but the and weak online support lower confidence.

, while online reviews are sharply divided between easy and frustrating experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

Some students say , but many describe him as tough, harsh, or very specific.

Format shift

and group projects, while in-person complaints focus on speeches, outlines, and strict standards.

Workload

Moderate

56/100

Workload is usually manageable but includes recurring discussion .

Format shift

Online sections often require weekly writing and self-management, while and participation.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

, and helpful, but negative reviews describe him as impersonal, vague, or harsh.

Format shift

, while online teaching has stronger complaints about low individual engagement.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment mixes speeches, , and finals depending on the course.

Format shift

, and projects, while in-person reviews emphasize speeches, outlines, and exams.

Luni fit check

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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

In-person reviews more often praise his clarity, class structure, and speaking support, but and .

Main concern

Students who miss class, ignore rubrics, or dislike speeches and outlines may struggle.

What students said

“4 speeches. And 7 discussion posts.”
COMM201
“ . Have taken two classes with him and it doesn't get easier.”
COMM215

Remote format

Online

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are highly mixed, with some calling the class easy and organized and others calling it impersonal, harsh, or poorly guided.

Main concern

Online students may get limited individual guidance and must follow detailed rubrics closely.

What students said

“ if you want an easy A, but don't expect to learn anything.”
COMM230
“His engagement is only with the entire class, never with individuals, so guidance is nearly nonexistent.”
COMM280

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are usually described as manageable, but the because of rubrics and projects.

Open Note QuizzesMidterm And Final With NotesEasy ExamsFinal Paper

Assessment risk

Standard

61/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Easy ExamsMidterm And Final Mentioned
“The midterm and and PowerPoints in them, so those are really easy too.”
COMM215
“The , and the speeches are graded very leniently.”
COMM201

Online

Online reviews mention open-note quizzes, quizzes, and , Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring.

Open Note QuizzesFinal PaperQuizzes
“Discussion posts are weekly with only 3 quizzes (open note) and .”
COMM212
“As far as .”
COMM230

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you want an easy A, but don't expect to learn anything.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“ , and simple.”

⚖️

45/100

“ . Have taken two classes with him and it doesn't get easier.”

👍 Recommendation Split

65/100

“ . Hall for all of your COMMS classes.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He wants you to succeed.
  • His engagement is only with the entire class, never with individuals, so guidance is nearly nonexistent.
  • He was very responsive to emails and our work.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Follow all of his instructions to a T for the canvas and speaking assignments, and you'll do fine in his class.
  • Grades based on what group members think of you.
  • He hates giving As, so if you want it, be ready to pour blood, sweat, and tears.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Speeches And Participation

  • Don't worry about speaking, makes you feel comfort speaking even if it makes you nervous.
  • Bi-weekly Zoom sections where you give a short speech to the class, plus weekly discussion posts.
  • and even claims you cannot miss even one day of class

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

69

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and both formats provide rich evidence, though opinions are unusually polarized.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 532
4 out of 511
3 out of 511
2 out of 510
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

34 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 2 · A 17

B range

10

B+ 5 · B 5

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 1