Hilary Altman

COMM20 · COM20 · COMM4 · COMM10 · SPEECCOMM · COMM45 · 141 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 98/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 97.3%
Difficulty: 2.1

The decision

Must-take for communication requirements if you want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExtremely caringExtra credit heavyEasy ASupportive public speakingClear feedback

Nearly universal praise for care, safety, and student success support.
Coursework is manageable with abundant and .
Ideal for speech-anxious students in both online and in-person formats.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

90/100

or A+, with forgiving speech grading.

Both online and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

, and materials feel practical rather than abstract.

Difficulty ratings stay low in both formats.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

97/100

Nearly every review urges classmates to enroll for care, growth, and low-stress success.

Recommendation is consistently high online and in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students , and lots of that cushions mistakes.

Format shift

Same generous tone in online and .

Workload

Light

84/100

Speeches, discussions, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online short-term sections also report light loads.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

and strong support for anxious speakers.

Format shift

Praise is equally strong online and in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

, and projects more than high-stakes closed exams.

Format shift

Online often uses quizzes, discussions, and one major speech; in-person adds live speeches.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and forgiving, with speeches that build confidence rather than terror.

Main concern

Participation and speeches still require showing up and .

What students said

“What are you waiting for? Enroll in her class!”
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“it's such an easy A! She gives you the . Lots of .”
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Remote format

Online

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online COMM classes are organized, resource-rich, extra-credit heavy, and .

Main concern

Occasionally unclear instructions or group projects can stress students who do not read rubrics carefully.

What students said

“It is a very easy A and you will learn a lot.”
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“ . and professor if you have a fear of public speaking”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and , while speeches are coached in a judgment-free setting.

Open notes examsExtra creditPractice exams or previewed questionsSpeech-based assessmentsForgiving grading

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

questions; speeches are short and heavily supported.

Easy examsExtra credit3-5 minute speechesPractice exam

“She gives you the . Lots of .”
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“And !”
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Online

, and Zoom or hybrid speeches with breathing support.

Open notesExtra creditZoom speechesQuizzes and discussions

“ .”
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“There is a ton of which takes the pressure off.”
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Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Why can't Hilary be my teacher for every subject!?”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (27 online, 23 in , and speech support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Professor Altman is hands down one of the .”

🅰️ Easy A Path

90/100

“Do everything and the and you will end up with an A+”

🎤 Speech Anxiety Safe Space

95/100

“if you're nervous to get in front of a crowd she's really the best.”

👍

97/100

“10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She is dedicated to all of her students.
Super funny and down to the earth.
She creates a supportive environment

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Overall easy class if you put a bit of effort into your work
If you do the work you will pass.
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Theme 3

❤️ About Character

She truly cares for her students
Professor was definitely one of the .
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Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews across many years and both formats show extremely consistent praise and grade outcomes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5122

4 out of 515

3 out of 52

2 out of 51

1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 15 · A 26 · A- 1

B range

B+ 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Hilary Altman

Must-take for communication requirements if you want a x x x x x x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

🅰️ Easy A Path

🎤 Speech Anxiety Safe Space

👍 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

Must-take for communication requirements if you want a .

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