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Speech Communication

Jennifer Fowlie

CMST107 · CMST109 · CMST105 · CMST106 · PUBLICSPEAKING · CMST108 · CMST105CMST106 · 159 lifetime ratings

AI rating
56/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
76.67%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if you like structure; be cautious with online interpersonal sections if you need flexibility.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing personalityTough graderPublic speaking funStrict on detailsMixed online experience
  • Public speaking , and doable if you show up and follow outlines.
  • and .
  • Expect and little leniency on late work or personal issues.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Some students cruise to As by following outlines, while and .

As; online written work is graded much harder.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Speech and interpersonal content is not advanced theory, but strict criteria and participation raise the practical challenge.

Public speaking in person feels easier; online CMST feels more workload-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

, and speech day readiness is non-negotiable.

; online still pushes participation and on-time work.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Roughly three in four would take again overall, but reviews .

; online CMST drives the .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

34/100

for exact directions and unexplained written point cuts.

Format shift

Online written exams and projects are harshest; as reasonable.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Speeches, discussion boards, quizzes, midterms, and projects are manageable for some and overwhelming for others.

Format shift

Online often feels assignment-heavy; public speaking in person centers a few speeches.

Teaching experience

Good

64/100

Many love her humor and energy, while a large .

Format shift

; online help and clarity complaints are louder.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of speeches or papers, participation, quizzes, midterms, and finals depending on the CMST course.

Format shift

In-person public speaking is speech-focused; online CMST leans papers, boards, and exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

as funny, engaging, and easy if you attend and complete speeches; interpersonal courses draw more toughness complaints.

Main concern

, and occasional public shaming or inflexibility.

What students said

“Altogether, a very easy and fun class!”
PUBLICSPEAKING
“She is very strict on what she wants but everything she asks for is easy and doable.”
CMST109
“ .”
CMST106

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

organized students who follow every direction can pass, but , and little help.

Main concern

Harsh written grading, , and useless study guides for some.

What students said

“She is a .”
CMST105
“Super understanding and easy to work with. Doesn't give too much work and the lectures are super interesting.”
CMST106
“this professor is not lenient she does not care what goes on in your personal life she just wants your work done or gives a zero.”
CMST105

Exam style

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Exams and speeches are standard; study guides help some students and frustrate others when content does not match.

Study guidesMidterm and finalTwo attempts on some finalsSpeech-based assessmentWritten short answers

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person public speaking grades mainly speeches with a ; some sections emphasize participation heavily.

Four speeches commonFinal with study guideParticipation gradingSpeech outlines
“You have four speeches total, demonstration, informative, persuasive and one with a partner.”
PUBLICSPEAKING
“There was only one test, the .”
CMST109

Online

Online midterms and finals include written sections where points are docked without clear explanation for many students; .

Midterm and finalWritten sectionsTwo attempts (some finals)Study guides often called unhelpful
“Some of the stuff that appears on the but you are given two attempts.”
105
“She never explained why she would dock points for the written section on the midterm and final.”
105

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She is very strict on what she wants but everything she asks for is easy and doable.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (20 online, 30 in person), highlighting the strong public-speaking versus online CMST split. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️ Polarizing Grades

34/100

“She is a .”

🎤 Public Speaking Wins

80/100

“Such a fun professor and class.”

🚫 Online Frustration

40/100

“ but her!!”

👍 When It Clicks

85/100

“She creates such a safe environment for the speeches, and . !!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • very funny and knows how to joke
  • Professor Fowlie is a bit of a firecracker
  • Ironically doesn't communicate very well

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • follow her directions exactly
  • she will find anything and any reason to give you a low grade

Theme 3

⚠️ About Flexibility

  • not willing to work with you for family matters
  • doesn't accept late work
  • no leeway at a community college

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

159

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

50 recent and older reviews with rich detail and a .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5115
4 out of 516
3 out of 53
2 out of 55
1 out of 521

Course coverage

CMST10516 reviews
CMST10911 reviews
1059 reviews
CMST1065 reviews
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PUBLICSPEAKING3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 10 · A 13 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

5

D+ 1 · D 1 · D- 3

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2