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Very nice
very fair, very good Professor
very nice, lively and funny
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Utilizes what she gives you for your ability bucket.
great teacher, get through the first half of the semester and your good to go
A very helpful and understanding environment
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good class, interesting
Seems nice, but she doesn't practice what she teaches
Makes it painless, very supportive. Highly recommend!!
Wierd! just go to class and turn in stuff-it will be boring!
Lisa's da' bomb! She really helped me to have a positive outlook on life and people. She is very motivating and is a great role model by the things she has accomplished in her life. Thanks Lisa.MITCH:)
Great teracher. Just do things her way
Great teacher and rides a Harley!!
awesome, dynamic and possibly "life changing" experience. Paticipation is important and do all your assignments. I am having so much fun in this class!
Awesome personality...the class is interesting because you get to know a lot about your classmates. Seems like group therapy.
A more than excellent teacher who will make you pay attention to life experiences. QUALITY. She cares about her job and it shows ... HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stefani is a WONDERFUL teacher! Everyday, the class is fun, and trust me, you will remember many things you learn in there. She is very clear and proud of what she does! She does not have that much work, but she really cares about the the things you do!A+
The skills you learn in this course are worth thousands of dollars. You get it for 18 dollars a unit and free pizza.
Professor Stefani is an incredible instructor! She creates a bond in her classroom where discussions flow freely. The atmosphere in her class enables students to feel relaxed for oral presentations. She has a special gift!
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Teacher was motivating...but seemed to be promoting a harsh independance as means for sucess, which is sometimes needed...and sometimes not
Very Fun Class. She makes it easy if you want to learn. You have the potential to learn a lot out of this class. Overall it is a fun and easy class.
Has no buisness teaching in elementary school, let alone college. Only take this class if you share her beliefs, for if you don't, WATCH OUT, because she will screw you hard if you disagree with her!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS,unless you have the same morals as this person. She did everything she could to make my life hard at school, because I questioned her principles! This class just isn't worth it!
she is nice and easy to talk with, but didn't get most of the stuff she was teaching. she allows students to talk and we seem to get to know everyones personal life. I see some points that pertain to the subject but just didn't get it. Good Luck to those who take her class.
This class is totally worth it to boost your GPA, also is fun. Helps you learn public speaking skills as well. Took it over the summer, the only class in college I've gotten an A in so far. Just listen, not too much work 2 projects that's all.
Fantastic teacher. I took the class for an easy A but I really enjoyed the subject because of her. I kept the book to look up info for reference. She can change your life if you let her!
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Awesome teacher! Very on top of things and interesting subject content. If you do the work you will get an A.
THE ONLINE CLASS WAS SOOOOOO EASY! It was interesting, too! It was the easiest class I've EVER TAKEN! I spent an average half hour every two weeks on work and got an A on everything! It was so unbelievably easy! I learned a lot, it was easy, it was great! Don't buy the $40 e-textbook, just the e-workbook, you'll never read the e-textbook.
Cuts straight to the point which is great. She will only tell you about things you need to know. A bit repetitive sometimes... Your grade will mainly consist of two papers and two fairly easy tests. With a little effort and paying attention in class you'll get a good grade. Cares more about the delivery and structure of your paper then the content.
Gave you exactly what you needed to do good in the class. The comment about morals was wrong, I know she didn't like my topic politically (spoke bad about Israel) but she gave me a very fair grade and still gave me motivation for my future.Bad:not too fond of middle east; good:She is a good looking and fun teacher, not many of those around.
STEFANI IS THE BEST TEACHER! SHE IS VERY UNDERSTANDING! HER CLASS SERIOUSLY CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER! I WISH SHE TAUGHT ALL MY CLASSES! READ THE BOOK AND U'LL DO GREAT! THANKS STEFANI
This is actually a professor who reads comments in here and gets them deleted if she doesn't like them. I said she was prejudiced against middle-easterners and its gone. Wow!
She is very strict on grading. Instructions aren't that clear. It's confusing. I did all the work and put in the require answers but still got a bad grade. I did my best on her work but still received a bad grade.
This professor is very big headed. She thinks she rules all and knows it all. I did like her but she is a very tough grader. I would recommend taking her she is a fun ride yet she is very tough with grading and grades according to her thoughts and values in my opinion. Oh and don't try to pull one over her head she is as sharp as a thumbtack.
Not recommended if you are totally new to all of this like I am.
she is not a good teacher, she is rude and very un clear... im telling you please do not take her class....
Prof Stefani is one of the most fun, articulate, & caring profs I ever had. She's very concise on telling you what you need to do to succeed in her class. (She literally gives you the grade sheet with a list of things she's going to grade you on beforehand.) Also, you learn only what is relevant. I highly recommend her!
oh well if you are hella smart you will listen to me and not take this womens class because she will screw you over BIG time because she think she is GOD when she is no where near GOD!! GET OVER YOUR SELF STEFANI!!! REALLY!! AND YOUR E BOOK I WANT MY MONEY BACK!
I learned so much from this class. It was hard and her expectations were high, but she gives you everything you need to pass if you are willing to work. No freeloading here. The e-book was inexpensive and made all my asssignments clear. I will definitely use the material again. If you don't pass this class it's your own fault. Truth.
Very cool teacher. You will have to work to get a good grade and procrastination has the potential to kill you and your grade. Her textbook is cheap and extremely useful, lays out exactly what you need to know and how to do it. Information learned in this class will be useful and relevant to other courses as well.
I would definitley reccommend Stefani.Its a hard class, but if you put alot of effort into it you can get a good grade.Do not skip out on class!She will drop you after 3 absences.Follow her outlines or you will look stupid in front of all of your classmates.I worked my butt off for an A but it is possible! Make sure to practice your speech as well!
Awesome
Stefani! I love her. ebook was really helpful and went well with her lectures. She keeps you engaged through out class period. At times I wish it was longer because we would get so into lectures. 4 hw assignments, 1 presentation about yourself, and a final. Easy stuff. Just make sure you read and understand what she's talking about.
I took comm128 online and had no idea what to expect. It turned out to be one of the best classes I have taken. Her textbook was interesting as well. She is extremely understanding and fair when grading. Stereotype assignment was unexpectedly fun. I would highly recommend her class.
Professor Stefani tries to be hard nosed but just comes off as rude mostly. She's serious about attendance and following her guidelines to a T. Told me I'd only get a C on my speech if I chose to do it on the current legal issues surrounding marijuana. Not very open minded. Stick to her instructions and you'll be fine.
Love her. She absolutely changed my life, and I'm not even half way through the semester! YES, she's tough, but realize that we ARE in COLLEGE people. For the people who say she "gives" bad grades, you obviously didn't work ENOUGH. She is there to help you succeed, if you let her! She will see how much you care about your future! Amazing professor.
Prof Stefani is AWESOME!!! I love her style of teaching and her course is very structured and clear. For people who got bad grades, please be aware it must be your inability to read and write. There is no surprise in what is expected. Just read what is required, the work is actually educational and brings lots of insight to communication. Easy "A"
WORST teacher.very judging even tho its a cultural class and shes supposed to be open minded.She went completely off schedule and we ended up writing five 9-page papers the last month of the semester.Very vague in her instructions & not helpful. Bottom line:AVOID HER.I got an A in this class so im not hating on her because of a bad grade.
she is very clear on homework but quizzes on the other hand she is not. the final had nothing to do with the entire class.
Stefani is probably the worst teacher i have come across. Her lectures have almost nothing to do with the actual class. She is very judgmental and if she does not like you, tough luck!! Deff find a different teacher!
I can't decide if I liked her or not. When you read her instructions, you think she is just being unclear, but she generally doesn't want to much detail on homework. Her textbook is awful and is pointless to read. She doesn't reply to your emails until a week later. As long as you do the web quests, it's an easy A
Live professor Stefani. She does take awhile to respond to emails. But she is an online teacher so she has a lot of emails to check. Be patient and follow the schedule, and you will learn a lot. I loved the intercultural exchanges in the class and how understanding professor Stefani was. Great professor great content, and very helpful!
I thoroughly enjoyed learning the content in this class. Prof Stefani's impeccable instructions were without fail. I was able to follow her detailed instructions without hesitation. You will not be disappointed. Lots of research but you will not be bored and only grow in knowledge.
Stefani doesn't mess around. If you really want that A, you got to follow the criteria and practice your speech. Overall though, I would recommend her for communications. She's pretty knowledgable and definitely helped me with public speaking. She's also open to creative topics- but wants you think them through. Good professor. Good class.
She is a really funny teacher and is great at incorporating good examples into her lecture. I couldn't public speak at all before I took this class but she really helped me succeed and enjoy it. Very clear on what she wants, do not be lazy.
Very funny teacher but it can be border-line offensive. Doesn't do "Political correct crap". The outlines she gives are very very very specific and take forever. Long speeches, one informative one persuasive; however, she really helped out with my public speaking, but if your thinking of doing this class for intersession, plan for no life.
She is a good teacher. only 2 speeches, but they are a lot of work. 1 midterm and 1 final. Hw on the first day so BUY THE BOOK!! No procrastination or you will regret it. Sit in front row :)
Buy the book, and follow the outlines exactly and you will pass with an A no problem. She is very specific about what you need to do, and as long as you don't wait until the night before to do your entire speech you should be golden. A little intimidating at first, but she is such a sweet lady, really willing to help.
Professor Stefani is awesome! I really enjoyed her class because she is funny and really passionate about her subject. Expect to have a lot of long assignments. They are not hard just long. Everything is clear cut in the syllabus. Knock out your assignments and show up and you're good to go. I really enjoyed this class and what I learned!
She's a nice lady, but she's insane. As long as you follow her directions EXACTLY, you'll be fine. She doesn't teach you how to not get nervous in front of the class or techniques to make it easier. All of her lectures are about how to do her outline and what order to put things in your speech. if you follow her directions, you'll be fine.
If you don't like homework on a regular basis, she is good. Majority of your grade is made up of two speeches and two tests. She grades the speeches tough, and most of your grade comes from a binder you have to create and the outline inside of it. I considered this more of an English class that required oral presentations. Shes always late to class
The class was composed of two speeches and two exams. If you don't do well on those, good luck. She expects a lot out of her students and isn't afraid to humiliate them in front of the class. Expect a question and answer session after every speech. Be prepared to be shredded. You really have to know about your topic.
I took professor Stefani after reading amazing reviews. However, this was a terrible idea. I have only heard bad things from my class and her other section go comm 122 this semester. She loves to embarrass students and grades reflecting her own personal views on topics rather than your performance. Do yourself a favor and take someone else.
Stefani's book will be your guide to success in this class. Make sure you follow the outlines in the book, practice your speeches as much as possible, and don't be afraid to ask Stefani questions. She's really helpful and she wants you to do well. This class definitely helped me with my fear of public speaking, & everyone in class was just awesome!
I took Comm 122 during the intercession; it was the typical 3 hour class on Monday through Friday with MLK Day off. There is an expression where the students get what they put into the class. This is true. There are 2 tests and 2 speeches which, if you follow the outline, should not be a problem. If you get "shredded" you did something wrong.
I'm really shy so I was really worried going into this class. After taking it, though, I feel much better at giving presentations. I took this as an intersession course so it was a bit fast-paced but definitely manageable. Stefani gave clear step-by-step instructions on the speeches & graded fairly. As long as you do good research you'll be fine.
I took COMM122 over intersession, very worried because I'm not a public speaker at all but I thought the short time will help. This was one of the easiest and funniest classes I've ever taken. She made going to class fun and it wasn't an intense environment. I feel more confident in my public speaking as well. TAKE HER! I suggest for intersession
Professor Stefani is one of the best professors I've ever had. She is so funny, inspiring, and FAIR!!! Expect to do a very well research. If you come in and follow directions like an adult, you will pass. If you expect to goof off and not work for your grade then sorry. You get what you earned! Ask for extra credit and you might get it!!! ;)
I took the accelerated COMM 122 class over summer. Follow her instructions, be kind to her and do good research on your speech topics and you will get an A. Her "Textbook" Is an E-book that is pretty much just instructions for your speeches and samples. Most of my class hated her but that is because they didn't take the class very seriously.
Grade is based on 2 10-13 min speeches, a midterm, & a final. Requires you to buy the online book ($70). You can't rent it or buy it used since its her own written book. Hard grader. Wasn't very clear with what she wanted for the speech itself, would always say look through the book. Be prepared to print a lot of stuff for speeches. Overall ok.
She's nice but I wish she was more clear about what she wanted for the speeches. She takes attendance everyday & has a policy of having more than 3 unexcused absences (can't remember what it was exactly, sorry!) She's a very hard grader. But do everything exactly how it is in the book & you'll pass.
I took this class over intersession. My experience has been far from what others below noted. She is very harsh and not fair in her grading. Despite the effort put into following her exact rules/outlines - she still feels the need to be rude and does not shy from humiliating students. I would advise not to take her ever.
For my experience this is one of the worst online class I've ever taken. Lack of communication from the professor is key to having a teacher that cares enough for their students which was amiss. Grading is harsh as well as the e-text that was given. Partial of the links from the e-text doesn't work, unable for students to finish assignments.
Professor Stefani is not a mean person, however I would advise anyone to steer clear of this class. Each speech requires more effort and scrutiny than any research paper i've ever been asked to do. You are expected to do EXACTLY what is laid out in the course, so follow all directions robotically and you'll be better off. don't procrastinate
Have to buy textbook she wrote through some digital publisher, not written clearly and most text material based on it. Did more prep and work on presentation folders for speeches than I did in advanced English class. NOT a fluff class, NOT just publicly speaking. Worst off Professor missed more classes than any of the students for the semester.
Overall good teacher, she's very nice but she is VERY hard to get a hold of. If you need to contact her you will need to speak with her in person. In my experience she does not see emails or respond to phone calls. Be prepared for a big work load, and DO NOT save your speeches for the night before. It's a nightmare amount of work to get done.
She looks for every chance to mark down your grade, there is only one person with an A in this class at the end of the semester.
First off this class is a scam for you to buy her $70 e-book that you will use maybe 5 times. That being said you hare graded on two speeches and two tests, neither are that hard. She barely lectures and is kind of rude when students don't understand concepts. the class itself isnt hard, she is a poor teacher & expects too much for an intro course
She's a good teacher, lectures a couple of times in the beginning of the year but then let's you go off on your own for the 2 speeches she gives. Do exactly what her textbooks tells you to do, and don't do her speeches overnight. 3 speeches (Introductory, Informative, Persuasive) 2 tests (about her book) 1 extra credit I liked her overall
STAY AWAY! Gave homework on first day of school, present in front of the class the second day. Forces you to buy HER OWN E-book that lists things that she can tell you in class/post online but instead forces each student to spend $70. Doesn't let you pack up a minute before the bell. Say "Nervous" and buy the whole class pizza. Dropped first week.
She is just an average professor, not great but not horrible. A thing that is annoying is having to buy a "textbook" that she wrote that basically has the coursework for the class. For those complaining about her speech prep work, it can be a lot if you wait until the day before. She gives you plenty of time to do the do all that so don't wait.
Professor Stefani was an amazing teacher, one of my favorites. You will give 3 speeches in her class. One Introductory speech that is assigned on the first day of class, one Informative Speech, and a Persuasive speech. You will use her textbook A LOT. Read her textbook carefully and do EXACTLY what it tells you to do. Don't do your speech overnight
Shes very nice and helpful but she requires way too much work for a class thats supposed to be an introductory class. The speeches are often way too drawn out and require extra work that other teachers dont require.
Class is graded on midterm/final, 2 speeches, 2 outlines. She has her own ebook that you have to buy and you need it to print out handouts/homework for the class. Tests are mostly true/false questions and hard to understand. She grades insanely hard for your speeches and outlines. Pick someone else.
Great class to take, especially if you are just starting college. Will set you in the right path. Attendance is a must. She's a hard teacher but very educational. She loves her Big Gulps lol. She makes class fun.
I worked my behind off in this summer class. I received and A- on both outlines and B+ on both speeches. I turned in ALL non- mandatory homework, attended every day, participated in ALL impromptu's and every other additional chance given and still received a B. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!
I took this class during intersession and realized it was just not for me I don't like feeling rushed we did 2 speeches back to back and like I said I don't like feeling rushed
At the beginning of the semester, I decided too stay in this course not realizing I wasn't going to pass it. I worked very hard for the entire semester, but it didn't work. Know I have to retake this course. The first part of the class you are getting ready for the speeches. Only 2 speeches/ 1 midterm/ final exam. Wish you the best!! :)
Honestly, if your major isn't Communications I recommend you take someone else. While there is a clear grading criteria, she's very nit picky with the little things. Must buy her own $70 ebook and requires way too much prep for speeches (ex. printing out every single page of an article you use and putting it in a binder). She tally marks your UM's
Long, boring lectures full of unrelated tangents, she makes you buy a $70 ebook that she wrote, I had to buy a new ink cartridge for every speech in her class because you have to print EVERY page of EVERY source you use. Also a tough grader, might be fulfilling if you're a comm major but if you're taking it because it's a requirement steer clear.
Please, do not take this professor. She makes you buy a textbook she wrote herself, one that is a) Online only, b) Inaccessible if deleted on accident, and c) more costly than the one other classes use. You have to print out all pages of homework, as well as the speeches and all sources. For your wallet's sake, take a different comm class.
Prof. Stefani is great. She definitely practices what she teaches and she sets up the class so that each student can easily pass. The textbook has everything you need to know and it gives you insight to everything you will learn and do in the class. She is an amazing lecturer and she encourages all of her students to be the best they can be.
Great Professor! Loved her attitude every day in class. Very easy and fun class! Encourages to do work
Professor Stefani was very helpful and easy to reach. Her lectures were entertaining and gave me a strong sense that she really knew what she was talking about. If you do everything she asks you to do, this class will be should be an easy A.
The content of this course is presented very well, but she is very hard to reach. She is only on her email one day a week, so she is not really accommodating to time-sensitive questions or inquiries.
Stay away from this teacher!!She doesnt use canvas, so every assignment/lecture is on a different website. On top of that, the lectures are locked, so you have to search thru her emails she sends for the password. Her lectures arent viewable(blank or simply wont open). If you tell her the lectures dont work, shell ignore you & still give you an F.
My online class consisted of 4 homework assignments that were fairly easy but require you do to some deep reflecting on your life. There were 2 video projects that were also required but were fairly easy because they are just you explaining things about yourself. Her tests/exams were super easy if you keep up with the lecture/PowerPoints.
Professor Stefani was very nice, I wish I could have her as a teacher for all my classes. Assignments are straight forward and self explanatory, make sure to be detailed in your responses for full points! I recommend this class to anyone, making the collage presentation was very fun and easy to do. I also found this class very interesting as well.
Makes you purchase her own book that she wrote, which is only available in the EBOOK version on her website. Does not use canvas.
This class was super fun and useful! While Professor Stefani doesn't use Canvas and has her own way of doing things, it was very simple to use. This class is easy as long as you do the homework assignments/projects and take good notes on lectures. She also is very accessible with office hours, and consistently emails updates. Amazing experience!
LOVED THIS CLASS! Great teacher! Not a lot of homework, but the information you get from taking this class is amazing! Really easy class, just show up and pay attention!
The course is not hard as long as you are following the instructions given. Professor Stefani is very upfront, honest and pretty funny. The content of the class is really useful for everyday application and I wish I had taken the course year ago.
I took her comm 120 class over the summer, and it was a breeze. Prof. Stefani is very sweet/considerate in her work, and ready to answer questions. Lectures were half-online, half zoom classes, and pretty straightforward. There is also a book, but the chapters were very short, so homework was very quick. All-around easy yes!
Took her class online, amazing teacher. Really nice to talk to and is very understandable/supportive. Her assignments are easy literally just do them and apply effort and she will make sure you are taken care of. This is what every teacher should model after. Honestly wish there were more like her, but she is definitely a gem.
She is an excellent professor. I found that she was available during her office hours and via email. I learned a lot and was able to get a stay focused.
Sweetest lady ever !! Class was super easy only two speeches that u post to a private link on YouTube. One homework assignment every few weeks. 100% recommend
class felt more like a therapy session that helped with communication problems you might have. great class for you take if youre not big on communication. Learned a lot and professor's lectures were pretty easy to understand.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
56%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.16 avg changeRatings by Course
122
5.0
(1)SPEECH122
5.0
(2)SPCH122
5.0
(2)COM110
5.0
(1)GLOBCOM
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
COMMUNICATION
5.0
COM1XX
5.0
COMMUNICATIONS
4.0
COMM122
3.6
COM122
3.5