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Speech

Diana Alblinger

SPEECINTP · SPE100 · SPEECSPEE · SPCH135 · SPEEC101 · SPEEC135 · SPEEC100 · COMM135 · COMMST135 · ARCH145 · SPCH100 · SP100 · COMMST100 · COMM100 · SPEC100 · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
73.33%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you will practice speeches, follow her packet exactly, and want real public-speaking growth rather than a free A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough But Clear CriteriaSpeech Packet RequiredMandatory AttendanceGrammar SticklerExtra Credit Available
  • Many students improve public speaking and , and feedback.
  • She is often called a and expects exact speech structure and strong grammar.
  • , and online reviews are more mixed on fairness and response time.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

54/100

An A is possible with practice and exact adherence to her speech formula, but she is repeatedly called a .

In-person students who work hard pass; online reviews more often report stuck grades and harsh essay scoring.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is standard public speaking and communication work, not conceptual rocket science, but speeches and performance pressure raise difficulty.

In-person difficulty centers on live speeches; , and tests.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

, and the idea that missing class or a speech tanks the grade.

; online attendance is more mixed and sometimes not required.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

Most students recommend her for real skill gains if you put in work, but a .

In-person recommendation is stronger; online recommendation is more polarized.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

36/100

She grades speeches and papers tightly on formula, grammar, and completeness, and several students say she will not round near cutoffs.

Format shift

; online has more unfairness complaints.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Expect several major speeches or , and regular preparation rather than constant busywork.

Format shift

In person is speech-heavy; online can add reading and multiple papers or tests.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

, and excellent at building speaking confidence despite an intimidating presence.

Format shift

In-person teaching reputation is stronger than online communication reputation.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Major grade weight sits on speeches or papers, with quizzes, midterms, and participation also counting.

Format shift

In person is speech-centered; online leans more toward papers and tests.

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 she is respected as a demanding but outlines, and show up every day.

Main concern

, and intimidation can overwhelm nervous students.

What students said

“She seems really tough, but she's one of the kindest, most genuine humans I've ever met.”
COMMST100
“Professor Alblinger is a , but she gives you a speeches ahead of time.”
COMMST100
“She does not fool around she likes to get her work done and she wants the same from her students.”
COMM100

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and creative to rude or , so results depend heavily on communication and following instructions.

Main concern

Slow email replies and online reviews.

What students said

“The because they tend to focus on statistics briefly mentioned in the text.”
COMM135
“This teacher was extremely rude all through the online course.”
SPCH135
“Always on top of emails if .”
COMMST100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments combine prepared speeches graded on a and study guides.

Study GuidesSpeech Day GradingOpen Book Online TestsLowest Test DroppedGrammar Heavy Papers

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

day of delivery, plus quizzes and a midterm from lecture notes and her packet.

Multiple SpeechesSame-Day Speech GradesStudy Guide For MidtermRequired Speech Packet
“Your speeches are graded the day they are presented.”
COMMST100
“She gives a good study guide for the midterm”
COMMST100
“She offers her own worksheet packet for $3.00, WHICH IS MANDATORY TO purchase for .”
COMM100

Online

Online courses use essays, discussion, and tests that can be book-based or statistic-heavy; .

Book-Based TestsLowest Test DroppedGrammar Heavy PapersReading Heavy
“The because they tend to focus on statistics briefly mentioned in the text.”
COMM135
“1 analysis paper , 1 research paper, and 4 tests (she drops the )”
SPCH135
“all the and all answers could be found in the book”
COMMST100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Be prepared to work, but be prepared to be inspired.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 speech and communication reviews, highlighting tough standards and skill growth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯

76/100

“she gives you a speeches ahead of time.”

⚖️

36/100

“she is a and very strict on how she wants everything done.”

🗣️ Speech Confidence Gains

78/100

“I used to hate speaking in front of huge groups, but now it easy.”

👍

70/100

“ if you will put in the work.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she's one of the kindest, most genuine humans I've ever met
  • and straight to the point

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • oh god she's a
  • she said there was nothing I could do that would but my grade at an 80%
  • As long as

Theme 3

🎤

  • Just show up to class!
  • BE PREPARED TO THROW UP IF YOU'RE A NERVOUS WRECK
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews cover many years with recurring themes on tough but , and confidence building.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538
4 out of 512
3 out of 53
2 out of 54
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 3 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 5

C range

2

C+ 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1