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Communication

Basemeh Rihan

COM9 · COM3 · COMM9 · COM1 · 56 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
73.91%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you will show up, read every chapter, and participate; if you want a low-effort easy A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardMust Read TextbookEngaging LecturesParticipation HeavyCaring But StrictGroup Projects
  • Highly engaging communication instructor with passionate lectures that many call life-changing.
  • Getting a , and participation; tests come heavily from the book.
  • A minority report tough grading on projects and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students earn As and Bs by reading, attending, and participating, but and .

Online reviews describe manageable weekly work and solid grades; and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Content is approachable interpersonal and public-speaking material, but pace and .

; online feels slightly lighter on daily performance pressure.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and in-class work hurts grades badly.

In-person evidence strongly stresses showing up; as not mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students strongly recommend her for caring teaching and growth, though a .

; online is mostly positive with a few harsh outliers.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Assignments can be easy credit, but tests and .

Format shift

Online students more often call grading fair and clear; .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Typical load is weekly reading, discussion, quiz or term.

Format shift

Online workload is steady and predictable; , and group presentations.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Students repeatedly describe engaging lectures, passion, and personal growth far beyond a typical gen-ed.

Format shift

In-person energy stands out most; online quality still rates high when she provides slides and feedback.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grade mixes weekly discussions and or projects.

Format shift

Online leans discussion-quiz-writing; in-person adds speeches, posters, and group presentations.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person classes are highly interactive and often mandatory; students praise her energy and care but , and and projects.

Main concern

Missing class or failing to read can tank grades; a few report harsh zeros on projects and .

What students said

“If you need to take public speaking, I recommend her class 100%.”
COM1
“In order to pass with an A you must read the chapter before class, not attending just 1 class can affect you greatly.”
COM9
“ if you're looking for an easy A, this was the first class I took that I did not pass any of her exams.”
COM9

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and short writing; she is reachable by email and provides slides, but the textbook is essential and one student reported being dropped for inactivity without warning.

Main concern

Textbook cost and strict inactivity drops can hurt budget-conscious or irregular students.

What students said

“With a , and a chapter quiz each week, the class is not bad at all.”
COM9
“Dropped me while I was passing the course for inactivity. No warning and no sympathy after I reached out.”
COM9
“This class isn't suitable for those on a budget, since the online material provided barely grazes the material required on the quizzes/tests.”
COM9

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams mainly test textbook reading rather than open-book convenience, so .

Book-Based TestsMultiple ChoiceComputer TestsWeekly Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as tough, book-based, sometimes computerized, with low averages and no curve for some sections.

Book-Based ExamsComputer TestsNo CurveHard Multiple Choice
“Test scores in our classes averaged 65% with the highest being an 80%. .”
COM9
“ so READ the book know it by heart.”
COM9

Online

Online sections use chapter quizzes and ; reviews do not clearly prove open-book or proctored webcam rules.

Chapter QuizzesTextbook DependentWeekly Tests
“You have to read the book. It is a great class!”
COM9
“ and . She grades fairly and !”
COM9

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you need to take public speaking, I recommend her class 100%.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 , and attendance pressure. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“She was the most engaging professor I've had so far. Her class was actually fun.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

78/100

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📚 Reading Requirement

40/100

“You must read the .”

⚖️

55/100

“She grades well. If you need to take public speaking, I recommend her class 100%.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She was the most engaging professor I've had so far.
  • She is passionate about what she is teaching
  • Friendly and caring professor. Great instruction.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you're looking for an easy A
  • READ and show up to class
  • It is very easy to pass if you stay focused.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor Rihan is very motivating and cares about your grade
  • She is such good teacher and amazing person
  • We truly need more professors like her.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

56

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews span many years with , and engaging teaching despite some grade disputes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 539
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 54
1 out of 56

Course coverage

COM933 reviews
COM113 reviews
COMM93 reviews
COM31 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 3 · A 8

B range

16

B+ 3 · B 12 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1