2.8

Jodi Wahba

Communication - North Carolina State University

2.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
48%
Would Retake
126
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2.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
2.7
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

48%

Would Retake

126

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What Students Say

She does nothing to help you even if asked, she's abrupt, rude, and shouldn't even be teaching this course

COM112 - 2.0 rating

Take this course with another teacher if possible, this class could have been a great class if I had taken it differently

COM112 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

30%

Textbook Required

75%

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A-: 13
B+: 9
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Lots of homework (10)
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Hilarious (7)
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Reviews (125)
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COM110
Aug 1, 2003

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2.0
4.0
COM112
Jan 7, 2009

She was arrogant, not helpful, and she graded her papers extremely unfairly.

5.0
3.0
COM112
Mar 19, 2009

i liked this class, jodi is very organized and she makes the class pretty fun

5.0
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COM110
Aug 3, 2009

This is pretty much the easiest class ever. She will tell you that on average her students make a B in the class. Well if you crack the book everyonce in a while and put a little effort into her projects you will get an A. If you are like me and needed an easy com class this is the one to take!

5.0
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COM112
Mar 28, 2010

very entertaining!

5.0
2.0
COM112
May 1, 2010

Awesome teacher. Very energetic and enthusiastic about what she teaches. The only time she was "rude" is when students were rude to her. Very professional and great lady.

4.0
3.0
COM112
May 5, 2010

shes a pretty good teacher but I just thought the class material was extremley boring

5.0
3.0
COM112
Nov 9, 2010

She was a very interesting professor and had very interesting in class discussions. Her tests were mostly applications of the definitions.

5.0
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COM112
Jan 1, 2011

Jodi was awesome! Tests were straightforward, and the class was never boring. Made an A with little effort.

5.0
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COM112
Mar 24, 2011

Jodi was awesome!! I would look forward to going to her class and that is very rare for college classes! She made the lectures fun and interesting. She has a lively personality. The readings were not required perse but the textbook is very easy to read and is interesting. The homework lead was very little.

3.0
1.0
COM112
May 9, 2011

Took it online. She is super easy, but I didn't learn anything. I missed the final, thanks to migraines, but she wouldn't let me retake it. She only appears understanding, and her lectures on video are boring. Like claw your eyes out boring. BUT it's an easy A. I only took it for a GPA booster, but again, she doesn't understand.

4.0
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COMM112
Oct 3, 2011

she's really easygoing and makes class enjoyable. There's never a day that I dread going to COMM.

5.0
1.0
COMM112
Dec 16, 2011

Jodi is an amazing teacher! She is so enthusiastic about teaching and is very entertaining! I can honestly say I loved this class. This class is the easiest class you'll ever take; all the tests are online and multiple choice so take full advantage of this class because it will boost your GPA, plus she doesn't take attendance. TAKE THIS CLASS!

4.0
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COM112
Dec 20, 2011

Definitely an easy A. She's helpful and all her tests are online. Very entertaining but she definitely gossips a lot.

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COM112
Jan 1, 2012

Jodi is HILARIOUS! Her lectures never fail to entertain me! She doesn't really care if you miss class..EVER! She talks about her family ALOT..i loved her class! BEST EVER! ohh yeah..easy grade! she's awesome!

5.0
1.0
COM110
Jan 8, 2012

I loved this class. Jodi was a great teacher and really knew how to keep the class interested. She was energetic, funny, and you could tell she loved what she was talking about. I would really recommend taking one of her classes, definitely worth it!

4.0
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COM112
Jun 6, 2012

I took this class for a communication credit instead of public speaking, and it was awesome! She assigned weekly homework that takes like 30 min tops to do, and all the tests are online, so you can take them at home (aka you don't have to go to class, which is optional). Super easy A.

3.0
1.0
COM112
Nov 28, 2012

textbook you don't use, you use the access code. went to class twice. all the assignments, tests, final are online. go to the deception lecture, the only one not covered in the book. so easy,she's a little flamboyant and animated for me and talked a lot that's why I didn't go to class. but you don't need to. highly recommend!

3.0
1.0
COM112
Apr 7, 2013

Good lord this class is easy. About 70% of the class got A's. You have HW do twice a weak online. Honestly, I dont think she even checks. You can look at what others post and just tweak it. All three tests as well as the final is online. 25 multiple choice questions within an hour, mostly definitions from the book. I went to one class all semester.

2.0
2.0
COMM112
Oct 24, 2013

She changed the tests to 40 questions. Honestly, a TERRIBLE teacher. Content is easy, but she laughed about a kid talking about monkeys and how we can relate that to our communication as humans. She said it was "unimportant" and had nothing to do with human communication. Uh... Jane Goodall. Clearly is missing intelligence other than the book.

2.0
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COM112
Nov 19, 2013

Easy class, awful instructor. Spends the whole lecture talking about herself, barely talks about what's on the slides. Don't bother with the lectures, just do the online homework and use the book to study, test questions are taken directly from it

2.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 5, 2013

She was probably the worst teacher I've ever had at NCSU. SO RUDE. Also, don't bother watching the lectures. All she does is ramble. Read the book and you will do well.

2.0
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COM112
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 9, 2013

I went into this class thinking it would be an easy A, but she turned out to be the opposite of what I thought. I wouldn't recommend getting the online text book because it can be confusing to use while taking the online tests. She also is not willing to help out with extending anything deadlines/curving/receiving points back for test questions.

1.0
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COM112
Grade: B-
Dec 30, 2013

My roommate took her the semester before me, went to one class all semester long, and got an A in the class. I took this class expecting an easy A. Definitely not! She changed everything about the class, My most dreaded class of the semester. Test were complicated and overly difficult and class was useless and borderline unbearable. Don’t take her.

3.0
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COM112
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 28, 2014

Attendance is not mandatory but she will put things on the tests that she said in class. Tests are difficult but if you study for them you will do okay. All of the work (including tests) was online. She does not communicate well at all. If you are able to, choose a different professor.

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COM112
Grade: A+
May 3, 2014

ITS NOT AN EASY CLASS ANYMORE. Thought she gives a easy facade of a chill class, her exams are relatively hard in my opinion. Exams have questions specific mention only during the lecture portion of her class and they're all detail specific questions. You have to THROUGHLY read the book to get a good grade in the class.

2.0
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COM112
Jun 23, 2014

This professor made this class way harder than it needed to be. I did all the homework assignments and watched all of her lectures (on 1.6x normal speed because she rambles so much) and her tests were still overly difficult. She doesn't give you nearly enough time to thoroughly complete the tests online and asks some ridiculous questions.

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COM112
Jul 31, 2014

Absolutely AWFUL professor. She claims to make tests more difficult because it's an online class and she knows we'll use our books. Ok, sure, that's fair. However, the questions are EXTREMELY difficult and she gives you less than a minute per question, so the book isn't a valuable resource anyway. Seriously, this class is WAY too hard. DO NOT TAKE.

2.0
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COM112
Aug 2, 2014

Do not take. No forgiveness. University approved excuses are not excusable. Terrible lectures; do not watch. Terrible exams, wishy washy wording that will slow you down. Nothing against her as a person, but this communications teacher cannot communicate, and doesn't want to either.

5.0
2.0
COM112
Oct 28, 2014

Attendance is optional so half the class never shows up. But Jodi is a really good teacher, gives entertaining lectures, and the tests are not that hard (open book). I enjoyed this class.

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112
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2014

Her lectures are just reiterations of what's said in the textbook, so it's incredibly boring to be in class. The tests are easy as long as you understand the material from the textbook.

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COM212
Oct 30, 2014

One of the worst professors at NC State. I would describe her as lazy. Lectures are completely pointless class discussions about our personal lives. She makes easy material ten times harder with wordy test questions. Her free response questions on tests are "from lecture" and everyone gets them wrong. Waste of time don't take if you don't have to.

1.0
5.0
COM112
Dec 4, 2015

Stay away. Com 112 book material is easy but the class is made much harder than it should be. Test questions are tricky. Spend your time elsewhere-this is not the class for you.

3.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

COM112 with Jodi isn't that bad. Tests are overall very specific, but are open note, open book, and online. GO TO CLASS! She writes the essay test questions based on things she mentions in class that are not in the book. Lectures can be boring at times, especially if many people don't come. A bit harder than expected for a 100-level GEP though.

3.0
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COM112
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2015

Jodi is a cool professor. the class is pretty simple. You don't really need to go to class but it helps a little if you attend. Just follow along in the textbook and you will be fine. Tests are online and open book and open note. Not too bad of a class or a professor overall.

2.0
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COM112
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2015

She gives 75 question tests. Her keys for those tests are wrong so go back and check to see if you can get more credit. She only talks about her personal life in class. you could literally read the book for this class and do fine.

2.0
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COM112
Grade: A-
Mar 11, 2016

She does nothing to help you even if asked, she's abrupt, rude, and shouldn't even be teaching this course.

3.0
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COM112
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

All you need to do is read the textbook to pass, her lectures are textbook chapters she just adds in her anecdotes. Lectures can be pretty boring, typically only when others don't participate/respond to her stories. Pretty nice, and accessible out of class. Not difficult material/professor, so take her if you can. She speaks very loudly.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

She can be pretty rude but her class is a breeze. Attendance is optional, all tests are online, open note, open book. There are only like ten online assignments and they are super easy. If you have the chance, take her class!

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Would take again
2.0
3.0
COM112
Apr 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lecture is entertaining but she gives zero feedback. Tests are open note and 75 m.c. I got an answer wrong on one of the tests so I emailed her because my answer correlated with info in the text. Despite quoting the text that supported my answer, she told me that the question was from lecture material...

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TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: B-
May 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She makes the test extremely long and hard, 75 min for 75 questions. (maybe that's why the tests are open notes and books, since u don't have time to even finish it!) Just try other professors, at least they won't give hell-level tests as long as hers. Remember, tests got the majority of ur grades!!!

Tough Grader
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TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2018
Would take again

She's amazing! GREAT lecturer, super nice, & funny. She's only rude if you deserve it (listening to music, on your phone), but otherwise awesome. She's pretty blunt but never offensive. Some info is lecture-only, so go to class & read the book. Tests are a breeze if you do both. Very informative, accommodating, and polite over email. Awesome prof!

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TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
COM112
Jun 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The chapters are just recordings of her in person lectures so they are way longer than they should be for an online class. She asks questions to her class during the lecture and you can't even hear the response. I finished studying abroad for a year and the first exam was the day I flew home, she wouldn't let me make it up. Very difficult exams.

Tough Grader
2.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The lectures are recordings of when she taught the class in person from the semester before, so they are pretty long. If you buy the textbook and have it open during the test, it will be really easy to get a good grade as long as you work fast. The assignments are easy and common sense. Overall, a decent online class.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
COM112
Jul 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this class online. 75 minutes for 75 questions which gives no time to understand the questions and check answers.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
COM112
Aug 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Take this course with another teacher if possible, this class could have been a great class if I had taken it differently. Not online and with a different professor.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2018
Would take again

Probably the easiest class I've ever taken. I took COM 112 online over the summer and made an A without trying. 3 tests and a final all online, no testing center. All answers to the tests are on quizlet somewhere. A few easy homeworks and that's it. She's also very sweet. Easy A.

1.0
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COM112
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

When you go to lecture it seems easy until you get back and try to do the homework, realizing all she did was talk loudly at you about her own life. She does not describe the ideas needed well, if at all. The tests are long and you will not have time to look over the various super poorly worded questions. Very bad professor do not take her.

2.0
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COM112
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is passionate about im, but honestly lecture confused me more (better to just read textbook). She gets distracted on topics that aren't always aligned with the course, and honestly shares controversial opinions as facts. She means well but lectures are hard to attend. Tests are hard b/c there may be many "correct" answers but one "best"

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Caring
3.0
3.0
COM112
Apr 5, 2019
Would take again

There are weekly assignments online, of which you only need to do 10. Theyre pretty easy and pay require a little of textbook reading. Participation isnt required but sometimes we discuss things in class that arent in the textbook. All 3 exams were online on Wolfware, so you can take the test anywhere you wish on the test days.

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
COM112
Apr 15, 2019
Would take again

Take this class online. I'm a senior and this is probably the easiest class I've ever taken. 10 chapter activities that are easy points as long as you answer the questions in detail. The tests are all multiple choice and really easy if you look over the powerpoints before the exam.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Literally the easiest class I've taken at State. I didn't even watch the lectures, just flipped through the slides and took the exams.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The material seems interesting but lecture was super boring. She tried to spice it up but just could not quite deliver. You should still go to lecture because she covers things that are not in the book. Sadly there are no extra credit opportunities but if you go to class and at least skim the book this class should be straightforward.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Honestly one of the worst profs/classes I have ever taken. Lectures consist of her giving examples of concepts from her personal life which is not at all relevant to exams, which are pretty much all questions straight from the text. The only effective way to study would be to memorize the book. She is also rude in person and via email. Do not take!

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Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2019
Would take again

Jodi is awesome! All of the tests are at-home and open book (open internet ;)). She doesn't take attendance, but going to her class is def worth your wild. She is very entertaining and always tries her best to engage. Be ready to talk and discuss during class!

Gives good feedback
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Hilarious
1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her personality is hit or miss. Stopped going to lectures since I was learning more about her personal life rather than the course material. Textbook will be your teacher and when in doubt quizlet is your last hope on tests (online). No study guide/review material or ability to review old tests since she reuses them for the final. Absolute worst.

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1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: B
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Seems like a really nice lady, but doesn't do a good job of teaching. Tests are very easy, but gives a lot of assignments and grades them harshly. If you don't want to write an essay every week and receive a 70 on it, don't take her class.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

A ton of writing activities/essays and expects you to do so much work. pointless discussions include such as "what is ur favorite item?" or "what is ur useless talent?" Like I understand this is a communication class but why are they necessary? not to mention she's a super tough grader. And all materials you can learn from the internet yourself.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She assigns a lot of seemingly pointless work and grades way too hard with little to no explanation of why you're missing points. You can understand course content and demonstrate it well and still receive grades in the 60s or 70s. She is also usually not willing to provided feedback and even requests that you don't email her with questions.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Discussion posts are worth 9 points total and there are 3 parts. If a part is not completely perfect, a point is taken off. Discussion posts are worth 9 points and if you do not do everything perfectly it is an automatic 6/9 when it should be an 8/9. She is also very unwilling to listen to students complaints. Terrible teacher, terrible Grading.

2.0
2.0
COM112
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

In one word, rude. She doesn't seem to care about her students or her class. Gives assignments that seem simple and straightforward but then gives low grades without explaining what you did wrong. Boring lectures. Many of the assignments ask for personal examples from your life and that made me uncomfortable.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

For an introductory class, that is meant to be straightforward, it was unnecessarily difficult. The assignments seem easy enough but points are deducted for no clear reason. Don't bother asking for feedback though bc she will only repeat the super vague rubric back to you.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COM112
Grade: C
Mar 3, 2022

She grades super super harshly even though most questions are opinion based and not hard to answer fully. You think the assignment is easy which it is but then you check your grade and you are failing the class. She just tells super long personal stories that are supposed to connect to material but are so boring you just zone out. DO NOT TAKE.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2022

Please do not take a class with her online or in person. I am a communications major and got a 68 on her first test that was open book. You have to actively watch her videos to get credit and her tests are too heavily weighted and stupid. Online is just 3 tests and 13 discussions questions for grades.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
COM112
Grade: B-
Apr 20, 2022

I learned many things about her personal life including: Her divorce, her son that died three days after being born, her friend that lied about having cancer to keep a relationship intact and her fiance who cheated on her. This is the bulk of what you hear in lectures. Leave this class like how her husband left her. lol

Tough grader
Inspirational
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: B+
May 3, 2022

Tests and Discussion Questions. Unless you write an essay for your DQ each week, you won't even get close to full credit. Even after acing every test, because of this, still couldn't get an A. lmao. Also, I stopped showing up to her class two weeks in. is someone that never failed to put me in an uncomfortable situation

1.0
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COM112
Grade: C+
Jul 29, 2022

This is one of the worse professors I have ever had. It is almost impossible to get a good grade in this class. "Neither I, nor the Department of Communication, consider a C to be a punitive grade" -Wahba's Syllabus. This translates to 'you're getting a C unless you devote your life to this class.' If you value your GPA, avoid this class. RIP

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2022
Would take again

Has very interesting lectures that actually kept me engaged in class

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Professor Wahba's lectures cover most of the information from the textbook. Some lectures provide new information vital for the test but make sure you read the textbook and take good notes. Discussion questions and tests are the only grades.

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4.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Lectures cover most of the information from the textbook. Some lectures provide new information vital for the test but make sure you read the textbook and take good notes. Discussion questions and tests are the only grades.

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5.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2023
Would take again

Proffessor Wahba's lectures were interesting and provided a lot of real world context when discussing the topics. I appreciated the structured course load where you always knew what was due each week. The exams weren't too challenging, just study the textbook and make sure you write down notes when watching the lectures ..

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

Easy course if you put a little bit of time and effort into discussion posts. They are easy even if you don't go to class. I suggest you go to class once in a while. Tests are decent just try a little bit. Not a bad GEP.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

The ratings are honestly to low for the overall difficulty of this course and that is ultimately due to Mrs. Wahba being a tough grade on the weekly discussion posts. They're an easy 75-80 if you just do it and respond to two students but the tests are rlly easy and are FULLY online. I recommend this class if you're just tryna chill w/ a B or A.

Tough grader
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A+
May 1, 2023
Would take again

3 midterm exams. No final exam. Discussion posts and responses are graded extremely intricately- risking failure if you don't spend 2-3 hours per week writing them. Easy A class. Online exams even for in-person class. Not all of the exam content is covered in lectures.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: B+
May 2, 2023

This class was harder than I thought it would be. Dr. Wahba (or TA's) grade the discussion boards pretty hard as I rarely made above an 85, even with lots of effort put in. She never gave feedback so I was never sure how to improve my discussion grades. Exams weren't too hard and the only assignments were discussion boards.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: A-
May 17, 2023

This class is heavily reliant on discussion post grades and the criteria for the grading makes no sense. Even with a lot of time and effort put in to writing them you will likely receive a B or C for each, along with no feedback. She makes the course unnecessarily difficult and time consuming.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COM112
Grade: D+
Sep 21, 2023

I took this class spring semester 2022. WORST PROF EVER. I was 2 points short out of like 400 of making a C, and I had missed a discussion post because I was AT MY GRANDFATHER'S FUNERAL. She was extremely rude over email and did not allow me to submit the work. Constantly talks about her personal life and makes lectures very uncomfortable.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
COM112
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 6, 2023

Worst professor I have ever had the displeasure of having. Take this class if you would like to hear uncomfortable amounts of information about her friendship drama and be yelled at like you're a high schooler if you begin to pack up your things even 2 minutes before the end of class. If not, avoid this professor at all costs.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2023

Her lectures are required but useless and basically full of her trauma dumping about stuff that's happened in her life and trying to relate it to the course. The three exams are all online and one weekly discussion post which she grades insanely hard, if you want an A put effort into it. Don't recommend her; she's rude and has no care for students.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
COM110
Dec 2, 2023

avoid at ALL COSTS. Horrible grades with zero feedback, if you ask about it prepare for a snarky comment, if you ask any question in general prepare for a snarky comment back. Picks on kids for giving good answers just because she thinks theyre objectively silly answers.Uses required class time to trauma dump??how she has her t license is beyond me

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Exams are open everything (note, book, internet) but if you don't go to lecture you won't do well. Lecture is helpful if you take good notes and don't mind all her personal stories. Textbook is mandatory but I didn't read it once and did just fine so don't waste your money. ONLY homework is discussion boards and they're graded strictly so be ready

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2023

Difficult grader on the discussion questions no matter how much effort you put in, which were the only grades besides the exams. Exams are pretty easy and online/open-note. Attendance is mandatory with only 4 absences for the entirety of the semester allowed. The 2 lowest DQs do get dropped and she did offer one extra credit assignment.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

I've seen lots of bad reviews on here, but Professor Wahba honestly was solid. The discussion posts got annoying at times, but you just have to put effort into them. Exams are not too hard, but the discussion posts carry most of the weight. Lectures were okay, lots of personal stories and sometimes hard to follow but that's it.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

This class I took online and it was pretty simple. All you really need to focus on is the discussion boards which are a little time consuming but focus on those because she grades them tough. The exams were super easy and so that definitely helps. I would say its an easy A if you take time on discussion boards and follow her grading criteria for it

Tough grader
Online Savvy
3.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2023

My biggest issue with Jodi is her grading of the weekly discussion questions. If you follow her rubric to the letter, you will make an 80 on the assignment. This is by design. She does not give feedback on how to improve your grade to an A. Those weekly discussion posts are worth ~52% of your total grade (more than all three midterms combined).

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
COM110
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

3 exams all online. Go to class because attendance will tank your grade if you skip too much. You get 3 freebies to miss class. 1-2 discussion boards a week just follow her guidelines youl get 90-95 on them. Overall the easiest class ive taken.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2024
Would take again

All test and finals were online (on Quizlet).13chapter discussion topic assignments which are paragraph answer and 2 responses due a couple days after. Take the time to use textbook terms and mention topics talked about in lectures/the video/articles linked,but if you take the time, you will get a good grade. can drop 3 of the assignment grades.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2024
Would take again

Very easy class, attendance and textbook readings are optional. Lectures were very interactive, exams were take-home on Moodle. This class should not take up a lot of your time.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2024

Lectures were boring and a waste of time. Grade was comprised of weekly discussion board posts that had a unclear guideline of what a 100 was and a few easy tests.

Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: B
Feb 12, 2024

Dr. Wahba was (respectfully speaking) the least-good professor I've ever had. She was insulting and disrespectful to students, constantly used lectures to complain about her personal life (rather than teaching content) and a large part of the grade comes from unnecessarily complicated discussion questions that are graded very harshly. 0/10.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Feb 26, 2024
Would take again

I was worried about taking this class based on other ratings, but it has been one of the most interesting classes I have taken. Wahba uses lectures to talk to students like real people and provides useful examples, she has an amazing personality also. I was expecting discussions to be graded harshly, but I have scored 85+ on all of mine so far.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
So many papers
4.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2024
Would take again

Attendance is mandatory and you need to stay the whole lecture or she will redo tophat if she sees people leaving. There are mainly discussion questions in class that all together are worth more than exams. However the exam is at home and she lets you cheat. Other than this though the lectures were interesting and easy to listen too.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2024

Class is just graded off (very toughly graded) discussion board posts and three midterms + a final. All the answers to the exams are on quizlet so they're not bad. You seriously have to write upwards of 400 words per DB post and reference every element of that week's class to get full points, seriously don't sleep on them. Otherwise not too bad.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
3.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

Having COM 112 with Professor Wahba was not bad. She does ramble a lot during lectures which gets annoying. The attendence was mandatory but the next semester it was not for my friends who had her. The discussion boards are graded heavily but if you make them long, you will do fine. The exams were all taken online and weren't difficult.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Online Savvy
3.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2024

Professor Wahba's lectures were very interesting and I learned a lot from the class. However, grading on the discussion posts was super harsh, "a B is really good". This brought my grade down and I ended up doing worse in this course than other high level courses I was taking at the same time. The tests are online and not bad though.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
COM110
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2024

She will remove points even when her feedback says you fulfilled the rubric. She defaults to 75% on every assignment unless you email, this includes attendance, topic approvals, and speech reflections. She often grades arguments/ideas as weak in feedback instead of focusing on the rubric or public speaking techniques.

Tough grader
Participation matters
3.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
May 5, 2024
Would take again

I cant really give her better than a 3 because i never went to class. You do not need to go to class to do well in this course, all that matters is that you do the discussion questions well. People complain that its hard to get an A on them, its not if you just read the criteria. ASK QUESTIONS in your discussion responses and you will do well

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
3.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2024

Her lectures are mostly unnecessary, the textbook has pretty good information for notes and the exams aren't that hard. She expects long, high quality discussion posts and doesn't really give specific feedback but she drops the three lowest. Overall just super mid professor

2.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2024

She's a super nice professor, just the most boring lectures ever. The class in general was just boring because she'd go on these talks about the most random things and it was just super boring in general.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

Confused why her ratings are so low. One of the easiest classes I've ever taken. Online, open note tests. A discussion post every week or so. That's it. Agree that lectures can feel a little pointless, but I just stopped going and my grade has still been the same.

1.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2024

Although it is extremely easy, this course and Wahba is a joke. Do not take this class if you plan on learning anything in life. Not even too sure why this course is even offered. Every one of her "lecture slideshows" look like they are being presented for a 7-year-old.

1.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2024

Very frustrating class. Unclear grading criteria for discussion posts paired with strict grading policies. Lectures were verbal, and slides only contained main talking points. Lectures are also a bit rambly, with personal anecdotes spliced in. Prof. was hard to get a hold of via email. No feedback on assignments. Poor communication skills. Ironic.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Discussion responses need to be lengthy and have substance to them, textbook is needed. Don't receive much time for exams.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COM112
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2024

I do not recommend taking. Made this 100 level communications class very difficult. Unclear grading on discussion posts, would randomly get 80's on discussion posts I tried hard on and would have no feedback. Exams count a lot and are open book and internet but answers would not match professional articles online.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

One of the easiest classes I've taken. The only assignments are discussion posts that give you a clear prompt; you have to write about 200 words for them and ask questions in them. I had two tests that were both online and open notes. Overall, it was very easy.

EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
2.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024

The class content is very easy and digestible. Weekly discussion posts that I would put effort into would often be graded Bs with no clear reason why. Responded to emails rudely.

Tough grader
3.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

This was the easiest class I have ever taken. As long as you spend a little bit of effort into the discussion questions you will get an A.

5.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

I loved Dr. Wahba! She was so sweet, and her work was easy. Every week you had to watch a couple of interactive videos, and write about two paragraphs on the topic she chooses for the week. You also have to respond to two other posts. I thought the class was easy to follow, although her grading sometimes was weird between weeks. I would recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
4.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

This class is very easy as long as you do all the assignments and put a small amount of effort in. I would recommend taking this class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

Very easy class, weekly discussion posts that are very easy if you put in some effort and tests are open note/internet. one of the easiest A's of my life and Professor Wahba is cool and makes lectures interesting

4.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Wahba was a decent professor. The class was very easy, with weekly discussion posts on Moodle with clear grading criteria. There were only two exams, both of which were open book. From her intro videos, she did seem like a stickler, but I never ran into any issues personally while taking the course.

4.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Wahba's lectures are engaging, but the heavily graded discussion posts can be challenging. The exams are manageable with the help of online resources like Unstuck study. Overall, a solid class if you stay on top of the work.

5.0
2.0
COM442
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2025
Would take again

I was SHOCKED to see low ratings for Wahba! She is so funny, friendly, and lectures and super interesting. I've found myself applying things I've learned in class to situations outside of class. Her grading is also very lenient and it's easy to get a great grade. Couldn't recommend enough!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
COM112
Grade: A
May 1, 2025
Would take again

The lectures are broken down into multiple videos which makes it easier to learn and understand each assigned chapter. You have to post discussion posts every week and respond to two others. The exams are context based, you have to be able to apply what you have been learning based on the chapters it is on. Watch the lectures and take notes!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

I took her in person, but honestly the lectures were very similar to the textbook, so if you missed a class you would be able to easily catch up. I didn't think she was a hard grader at all, I just wrote a lot and seemed to get 100s. It did seem like her grading rubric was a little unclear if you did get points docked off, but she seems responsive.

1.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 21, 2025

This course has nothing to do with interpersonal communication. Instead, it consist of lectures and quizes designed to "check your privilege." This is the kind of indoctrination that is rotting the minds of college students. Jodi's white savior complex permeates every facet of the course material. I am just ready to finish this class and be done.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
COM112
Sep 22, 2025

I took this class as a GEP not expecting it to take up a lot of my time, but there is so much work. There are weekly lectures and quizzes, which aren't bad, but the online discussion forum and the relective journals take so much time and she grades them very harshly.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COM112
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2025

WORST course ever, the lectures have nothing to do with interpersonal communication, lots of race, sex oriented stuff which half of, I do not agree with but, it's being forced down my throat. The discussion posts are long, you have to do more than what's required of you to receive a 100, and she still doesn't give you if you do more than required.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 13, 2025

The grading in this class is absolutely ridiculous. The TA gives the same grade every time as to explanation why. They want you to go "above and beyond" but don't say how to go "above and beyond". The point system for yellowdig is also weird. They don't make the required post cover the weekly points but you can't respond to multiple people either?

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2025

I took this class to avoid public speaking. Honestly, public speaking would've taken less of my time. For an online class, I had way too much work each week, and the grading was beyond confusing. Sometimes it felt like they spun a wheel and picked whatever grade it landed on. Also, she needs to take her beliefs and politics out of the classroom.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
3.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

Took the hybrid version of this class. It's an easy GEP course. It's all busy work and just dumb stuff. The most annoying assignments are the reflective journals, but you can figure out what they want pretty quickly. There are no exams and a final group project, which is relatively straightforward. Easy A, not really sure why ppl think it's hard.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
3.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

I took her class hybrid, the material was not difficult at all if you engage with the videos on a basic level. The course culminated in a group project that I must advise you to be intentional about getting it done and hold your group members accountable. This class is not difficult but it cannot be treated like a freebie.

Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

I took this class as hybrid. The online work can be a lot at first, but once you get used to i,t it can be finessed. The reflective journals are not an easy A, she will grade harshly. This class is not hard, the in-class portion is a breeze. She wont ever take any late work its "built into the assignments". You can easily get an A in this class.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

I took this course online and it was the easiest class ever. She explains the concepts very well, and she drops all of your lowest grade. Take this class as a GPA booster

4.0
2.0
COM112
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

I was in the hybrid section of this class. Homework was comprised of weekly lecture videos, online quizzes, discussion posts, and journal reflections. Journal reflections can be graded harshly. There was a group project video skit at the end of the semester. Professor is chill and friendly. Extra credit is offered! Overall, it's an easy class.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
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