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Communication Studies

Randy Picarelli

COMST35 · COMMS223 · COMS260 · COMS105 · COMS356 · COM105 · COMS230 · COMS223 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

She is a strong choice for students who want an engaging communication class and are willing to participate.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyInspirationalInteractive ClassCaringEasy TestsParticipation Matters
  • Students overwhelmingly describe her as inspiring, engaging, and memorable.
  • The class is generally easy to manage if students participate and pay attention.
  • A few students mention strict speech expectations or favoritism, but these are minority concerns.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Students , and and participation rather than intense workload.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

77/100

The course appears approachable because , and students feel supported during speeches.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

as formally strict, but participation and in-class attention are central to doing well.

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and makes communication classes comfortable.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

and easy tests, though one student alleged favoritism.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

82/100

The workload sounds light to moderate, with quizzes, readings, speeches, and tests that are manageable when students participate.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Most students describe her as inspirational, caring, engaging, helpful, and one of .

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment appears , and class engagement rather than only exams or only assignments.

Format shift

All .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing engaging lectures, comfort in , and participation-based success.

Main concern

Students who dislike participation or speeches may struggle more.

What students said

“Professor Picarelli is the life.”
COMST35
“Participating in her class is critical, though; if you just sit in the back and don't get involved, you won't like it.”
COMS223
“Pay attention in class and the .”
COMS223

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The and final are easy if students take notes, making the .

Easy TestsMidterm and Final MentionedNo Online Exam Evidence

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

85/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Quizzes Before ClassEasy Midterm and FinalExam policy not clearly proven
“Before class we would take quizzes that refreshed information from the class before and our readings.”
COMS356
“ if .”
COMS223
“Pay attention in class and the .”
COMS223

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Picarelli is the life.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, participation, and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“She is so inspirational and you can see that she really loves her job.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

95/100

“If you need a COMs class, look no further.”

📈 Grade Ease

84/100

“ , but doesn't put up with bull, so don't even try it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She keeps you intrested throughout the whole class.
  • Very fun teacher - makes the class very interesting.
  • Her teachings have given me a new perspective about the world from an inner and global perspective.

Theme 2

🗣️ About Participation

  • Participating in her class is critical, though; if you just sit in the back and don't get involved, you won't like it.
  • Just come, participate and show that you have a personality and you'll do great.
  • Be a respectable student and participate in class and you'll be fine.

Theme 3

📈 About Exams and Grades

  • if .
  • Pay attention in class and the .
  • , but doesn't put up with bull, so don't even try it.

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

There are 13 reviews with consistent praise, but many are old and only two include reported grades.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
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2 out of 50
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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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2 reported outcomes

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B range

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B- 1

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