Final is worth a third of the course, so even if you've proved your speaking ability your grade can be tanked by not memorizing her textbook. Plenty of study guides and quizlets available, but her lectures are a waste of time and your grade will mostly depend on your TA. WAY harder than an intro course should be.

You don't really need to go to class if you do the reading. The final sucks.

I dropped her class and decided to take it at my local community college over the summer. Absurd grading standards for a lower division communication class!

Like everyone has said, it is a ridiculous amount of work for a lower-division COMMUNICATIONS class. Grading depends on TA and Shubb is the most arrogant and self-righteous professor Ive every had the pleasure of meeting. Her final is 100 question, and worth 1/3rd of your grade (she even quotes herself in her final) Lecutres are useless.

Lectures are boring! She just repeat what is in the textbook. Lecture quiz every week. The important thing is, I am a confident public speaker and I did every assignment carefully. But the final will kill you! Avoid her!

Prof. Shubb talks about her family and Argentine tango in her lecture. There are two papers required for this class - each should be five-page long- and nobody understands the vague rubric of the paper. She forwards your emails to everyone in the class, which does not align with my conception of personal email correspondence.

Aight so here's the thing about lil miss Alisa's class. I wrote it as 4 for difficulty, not because the material was hard, but because her GRADING is the hardest thing ever. She told our TA he was being too easy despite all of us Rocking B's. She regraded our essays bc our sections average was a 42/50, which was 'too high' according to her. Wack.

One of the worst classes I have ever taken. Waaayyy too many requirements for a lower div intro class. Prof. Shubb is extremely punitive and goes out of her way to make the class excessively difficult. This was the first time in 3+ yrs. of college that I felt as though my prof. actually couldn't care less about her students. God, it was so bad...

Worse class ever. Honestly, Im not sure why this class is a requirement for so many majors. The lectures are a waste of time, and the only reason one would attend is for quiz points. You have to write two five page papers for a COMMUNICATIONS class and have a written final worth 1/3rd of your grade which I find really absurd.

I was doing fine with all my work through the quarter until the final exam. We only delivered speeches in class and no mid terms and hence the final exam was the first time we had to take a theory based test. I did not know what to expect on the test and I feel I could have done way better if I had more practice. Would not take this class again.

This class has too many requirements. What made me upset is that Shubb forced her TAs to make the class have a B- average, which seemed unfair because everyone did a fantastic job on their speeches and tried very hard. She also forced you to buy her useless textbook because there are tear outs. She is also very rude to her TAs and students in OH.

Course structure is poor. Forces you to buy her textbook, that has about 10 pages total that you need to do, rip out, turn in. Other than that, it's useless. Lectures were very dull and did not need to be 2 hours a week. Speeches and essays were graded by the TA, so that's hit or miss. Final is 100 MC based on her textbook, to justify buying it.

For a UCD Alumni, she really doesn't seem to understand that most students have to take this class as a requirement. She asks and mentions it all the time, so she's noticed, but she doesn't adjust his course. I found the papers, as an assignment alone, was fair because we had to analyze speeches. Both ended up being graded way too harshly. AVOID.

I am sorry that the lowest quality is 1, not 0. I would more likely to say 0 for her class if I could. If you want to spend money on buying textbooks and writing 5 pages of paper for a averageB- grade, this is the best choice in UC Davis as far as I can think !

This class is among the worst I have ever taken. It treats public speaking as a rigid science, comprised of information that gets thrown at you in the form of bullet points and sub bullet points and sub sub bullet points. The lectures are painfully dull. The speeches are graded poorly, on arbitrary criteria. The textbook is terrible and often wrong

One of the worst at Davis, forces you to buy her book so that she can turn a profit off of already financially burdened students. An ironically bad lecturer for someone who teaches public speaking. Take the composition exam to try to get out of your public speaking requirement.

A professor who teaches a public speaking class but makes the worst lectures.

Tedious lecture and useless textbook. Her public speaking skill is not qualified to teach a public speaking class.

Very strict participation grading policy for discussion. Her lecture does not worth 2 hours.

Worst class I have ever taken. She wants the class average to be B- and its extremely difficult to get an A. You don't learn anything in the class and the grading is extremely harsh. I took the class as GE and this was the worst decision. Extremely unfair grading. No Curve, No Extra Credit. AVOID HER CLASS!!!!

Take this class in the summer if you can. Shubb is very narcissistic and requires 2 papers and a 100 question final that the TA's teaching during the summer usually do not give (My TA told us this and agreed that public speaking isn't about textbooks and essays) As long as you follow the instructions exactly for the speeches you will do fine.

Worst Professor ever! you don't lear anything in class and the class is extremely tough.

This class is very difficult and you do not learn anything despite all your efforts and also end up getting a low grade. She makes you buy her textbook which is not worth it and also cost a lot!!! Please Avoid her class!

Avoid her class if you are taking the class to learn or to boost your gpa. Worst class in UC Davis. Never taking her class again

AVOID HER CLASS!! Despite of all the efforts you end up getting a low grade. Also you need to buy her textbook which is of literally no use

Discussion is mandatory. The final exam is pretty hard! you have to memory lots of small details from the textbook and lecture! DON'T take it !

Holy crap. NEVER ever voluntarily take this class thinking its gonna be a good GE. The reason is there is so much damn work for just an introductory public speaking class. You have write rhetorical analysis papers ,read a lot from her useless expensive textbook, and speeches of course which the TAs grade harshly and arbitrarily. AVOID if possible

The lectures are dry and mostly useless. She makes you buy a textbook that she has personally wrote that is beyond boring and contains little useful information for the topic of public speaking. The main bulk of the work is done by the TA's. If you have a good TA, you'll have a decent class. Take a different class

This class was a mess. She wasnt involved at ALL and gave us lectures she recorded from other quarters, which were just her basically going over the book. Didnt get a single email from her that wasnt automated about the exam being released, and TAs ran the class/did the grading so she was completely absent.

I hate how disorganized this class was. I had to take time sometimes just to find certain information because she did not have it all in one place. She does not care what is going on in your life. If you miss something, that is it. She will tell you to drop the class.

Shubb is absent throughout the entire class, forcing you to read from her interactive textbook. Most work is done in discussion when you interact with TAs. There is no clear interaction with her, so class expectations are simply unclear. Do not procrastinate.

AVOID HER! It is just an introductory public speaking course, but she gives you exams, weekly quizzes, and one long essay except for speeches. Unreasonable workload! She also forces you to buy and read the book that she wrote. For speeches, you can't read PPT or use any notes. Otherwise, you will be docked points or get a 0. TOO STRICT!

Run if have chance Stay if you think life is too good I just can't believe this is an introduction to the public speaking class. Honestly, this quarter I also took MAT and programming classes and I feel like this class is even more difficult than the other two. If you decide to take this class then be ready to read a lot of useless stuff

In this 10 week class, we maybe saw her 3 times total. Absurdly hands off. Her presence changed nothing abt class. Those 3 lectures were not helpful; most of the information is in the textbook anyway. But the lack of clarity and responses to questions and accommodation requests are the worst part by far. It was seriously just an awful, awful time.

If you take this class, be aware of the TA that you have because the professor does not matter. The whole evaluation of your assignments is left to your TAs. Thus, it depends on how generous and caring the TA is, if they like you or hate you. Shubb’s lectures, useless. She is an unaccommodating prof. who will not take matters into her own hands.

This is a required class for a lot of students but if you can avoid it please do, Shubb is a terrible professor do anything you can to avoid her class. She is very stuck up and unhelpful.

Professor has no influence, if your TA is terrible good luck getting an A, 90% of assignments are graded by them. Very harsh grading drop the class as soon as you know a bit about how your TA will grade.

If not required, DO NOT TAKE CMN 001. Everything is graded by your TA. If you get a bad TA then have fun /s. Grading inconsistent with rubrics. For a communications class, TA is horrible at communicating with students. Lectures aren't required but discussions are. Any other speaking situation has taught me more than this class.

hilarious as in hilarious this class still exists. what a garbage class. id rather take ochem 50 times over than deal with this awful course. stay away and run far far away

I could not sit through Shubb's lectures and honestly for a public speaking professor that is really disappointing. I felt like I learned a million times better by the TA. Shubb did fine outside of just having slow and really basic lecture, if you have to take this class your TA will make or break it for you so good luck :)

Don't bother going to lectures, they're boring an a waste of time. Basically all your work is graded by your TA in discussion, which is where you do all your speeches. Pretty easy 4 unit course if you have to take it or you strangely like extra credit.

Lectures are entirely useless, did not attend a single full lecture and still ended with an A+ (extra credit). She is entirely inaccessible outside of class, the actual TEACHING falls onto the TAs. Get ready to research for all speech outlines. Midterm & final are based on course book but 20% of the questions are either ambiguous or not mentioned.

Lecture isn't worth going at all and doesn't take attendance. Gives you writing assignments and online exams even though it's a public speaking class. Exams are open book and very straightforward. Please pray to have a good TA since most of your grades are going to be graded by your TA.

you have to buy the book she writes which will become completely useless for the rest of your life after ur done w her. BORING lectures, the way she speaks just turned that 2 hr into a forever long 20 hrs. dk why she even qualifies for teaching this class. exams based on the book. mandatory discussion. Say less, avoid her at all cost PLEASE!!!!!!!!

you have to buy the book she writes which is a waste of money. but if u dont, u cant do the exam D: BORING lectures, the way she speaks just turned that 2 hr into a forever long 20 hrs. dk why she even qualifies for teaching this class. exams based on the book. mandatory discussion. Say less, avoid her at all cost PLEASE I would rate 0 if I could:)

I got an A+ and did not go to a single lecture. I was SUPER lucky to have a kind, lenient TA despite my nerves from public speaking and I do feel like I benefited. However, my entire grade was from discussion. Midterm/final online and I just used the textbook on the bullsh** problems. Professor is stuck up, lecture is pointless so pray for good TA.

Shubbs while although knows her stuff makes something which could be explained in 45 minutes into a 2 hour lecture. Overall grade is heavily depends on TA and discussion is mandatory. Also this class is about the theories in public speaking than public speaking itself just and FYI.

Her midterms are ridiculous. Have to read her book which is on top hat. And 60 questions, one point each????!!! At least give us more points and less questions. Repetative and confusing. As if the outlines for the speeches and the rhetorical essay weren't enough. Like what is the point of the midterms like whattt.

Do not attend lecture, it's useless. Discussion is the only part that matters and your grade essentially depend on your TA leading discussion. Shubb would belittle people in front of the entire lecture hall for leaving early and she made a 10 minutes worth of content into a two hour lecture. Make sure your speeches are within time limit and ur good

This course is an easy A if you just complete the assignments and go to the discussions, BUT the professor herself made the class agonizing. The whole course is based on her OWN textbook and her exams are unreasonably long. There is no other professor for this class so good luck if this is a major requirement which in most cases, it is.

complete waste of time

She does not grade anything all of her assignments are graded by TAs or are auto graded. She also will not round your grade up no matter what despite the low effort she gives her students

This professor makes a quick, 10 minute lecture into a painful 2 hour one. I have sat through many painful lectures that could have been BRIEF and easily covered. She also makes all of her own textbooks, which leads to confusion. Her test questions are often "pick one/multiple/all of the above" which makes grades a pain in the butt. Don't take.

The professor is nice but not useful at all. Midterms are extremely hard for some reason most of the questions are not even in textbook. And she except us to answer them from our own knowledge. Just pray for a good TA otherwise if it is requirement, I am so sorry.

She was a terrible teacher and was very unhelpful

Need to have a good TA. Her exams are hard for no reason, make sure you study in the text book

Lecture was useless, you don't need to go at all for class. The only thing that mattered was discussion where you'd give roughly 3 planned speeches and 2 impromptu. You are purely graded by your TA so pray that you have a good one. The midterm was online multiple choice open book. There's multiple opportunities for extra credit which is good.

She has genuienly the worst tests I have ever taken yet at Davis and that includes Physics and Computer Sciences classes as well. The speeches themselves aren't too bad however those tests, jesus christ ridiculous But still possible to get good grade just look at rubric.

Grade is heavily determined by your performance in your speeches which is nice. Weight of midterm scores was ridiculous though, considering they're haphazard overcomplicated online questions that are ALWAYS HIDDEN after you complete the test so you can never see what you missed. Should have been an easier GE. Your grade 100% depends on your TA.

she seems to be insecure about her classes and ability as professor...? Would not recommend reaching out to her with personal problems because she will NOT accommodate and will actually fight you on it LOL.