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When I first entered her class I was kind of scared because she looked very serious and strict. I already knew that I was going to drop her class. To my surprise she's very helpful, nice, and midterms are worth only 5% of your grade. I hate speaking in front of everyone but eventually you get used to it and pass her class with an "A" :) Wonderful!
She's an excellent Professor, assignments may seem difficult but you have to open yourself to what she says. Don't be afraid of public speaking because from her point of view it's like speaking to a regular group of people, her requirements are not difficult and she is a great person to inspire you to do your best.
The first day of class she showed us a prezi presentation on how to fail her class. Very intimidating first impression, but makes you respect her and the way she works. If you want an A you got to be very responsible. She also gives option of extra credit assignments to help you out. Overall an incredible teacher, funny and kind hearted.
When I first walked into her class I was extremely afraid of speaking in front of people but after so many speeches you get used to it. Great person and gives extra credit.
The best professor EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expect to sweat and work very HARD and submit assignments on time. She helped me earn an A in the course and made me work for it. She is also very beautiful and super SMART. I LOVE this woman sooo much!!!! Learned a ton!!!
Professor G is one of the greatest professors I've ever had, and I made sure she knew that. I learned so much from every lecture she taught and I still have the notes from LAST Fall Semester. She makes it clear that if you need her guidence she will always be there. Don't take advantage that and trust me you will not regret it.
Prof. G is an amazing professor. Her class is hard but you'll learn a lot. If you are lazy don't take her class. Lectures are interesting and useful. No books needed,don't buy/rent it.
The professor is one that cares for the class. She will not permit not going to class because how she say " every speaker needs an audience"
She is an amazing teacher, one of the best I've ever got the chance to learn from. She helps the ones who help themselves, and you should always keep track of assignments and projects. Also, do your best effort! She loves that!
If conformity and lackadaisical behavior is your forte, steer clear. However, if you truly care, the wealth of information gained throughout this course is unparalleled. It is a magnificent course to build up your confidence to stand in front of complete strangers and sound coherent, reliable, self-assured, and even persuasive. Just do your work.
Just WOW. There are only a few professors that will truly touch you in your college career, Melissa Grossman will be one of them if you take her. The class is not the easiest (I've heard of other speech classes at Dade that are easier) HOWEVER you will learn, you will be inspired, and if you try you will pass.
Professor Grossman is one of the good one's. She wants you to succeed and is willing to help you, but you must put forth the effort. It was a joy being apart of her class this past semester.
She is a great professor, but it is not an easy A at all. don't be late to her class and do all assignments on time. In this class she does encourage you to overcome your fears of speaking in public. it was a great semester and i would take her again. Her notes are a must ! they will be on the quiz and midterm. There are a lot of speeches(12)
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Amazing teacher ! It won't be an easy A unless you work for it . She can be funny at times and at first you think shes's really strict but she's not . Be on time !!!! Turn in all your assignment on time & you well do just fine . I would take her class again if I had the chance .
This course was my favorite! Prof. Grossman is one of the best speech professors and her course will make you grow. The class is a bit tough but nothing that isn't doable (but do not take it if you are looking for a mediocre course.) I left this class a better speaker and a interviewee for the workforce. Your grade is up to you )
No essays only a final paper ... Do all prep work ! And on time
a class for students that are committed and want to learn, not mediocre. Amazing teacher, good lectures, deadlines is a must, everything you need to know is in the syllabus. Personally she wasn't a tough grader, she is fair and gives plenty of extra credit. Book is not necessary. I really enjoyed her class and gain knowledge and confidence. :)
This prof is really amazing, she gives very good reviews on your work and actually knows what shes doing. At times, she's very strict about work and handing it in on time but its for your own good. If you want a career which involves speaking out loud (basically any career) then take her because your confidence (lol) with public speaking will go up
Prof G is great, one of the best in MDC, the course isn't easy, you won't pass just by showing up, you have to work for it just like in real life. She is extremely helpful, always helped with ideas for speeches and reviewed the drafts. The class definitely helps to boost confidence and a useful skill to learn for the future. I would take it again!
One of the most helpful teachers I have ever had! Her class is tough. But with just asking whatever you have trouble with you will do just fine.
Professor G was a great teacher. Her class is very Time consuming but the work isn't hard and she's always there to help you with whatever you need. Her lectures are very helpful and I learned a lot from them. If you show up to your class and do all your work with maximum effort put in you'll pass with an A! Would definitely take her again.
She's a tough but good professor
Mrs. Grossman is a great teacher. Before taking this class I was a person who did not feel comfortable speaking in public. However, after taking her class I learned how to properly deliver a speech and feel very comfortable when it comes to speaking in public. She is a great teacher and I truly recommend her. Also very professional.
Melissa Grossman was super nice. She set a good example. We got to use computers a lot. I liked the coursework and presentations quite a bit.
Professor G seems very strict in the beginning but she will eventually show her good side. I took the 6 week course , it was tough in a way . But if you do everything she asks ,there's no way you'd fail. Also, if you're going to be absent make sure u have a good excuse for make up work. Other than that she likes to prepare her students.
Make sure you are submitting assignments on time!
She is a good professor but you also need to be a good student. It's not an easy A but it's really up to you. Do the prep job, read her feedback and try not to make the same mistakes twice. I had a good experience.
I learned so much from her class. I already had experience giving speeches but this was a whole new level. Ms. Grossman is assertive, organized, understanding and patient. She is tough, she really makes you work hard for the grade you want. She's also very open to helping you outside of the classroom. A great person and totally worth the credit!
One of the best professors I've come across in Miami Dade College! Professor Grossman goes beyond the call of duty, knows her material, is creative, and expects only but the best from her students. The class can be very difficult, but if you want an A, you will have to work hard for it! She will prepare you for the real world and you WILL LEARN!
This is my favorite professor ever! Many students seem to be intimidated by her but she has is very caring, professional, and will help you with any questions. If you just come to class and do the work, you will not get an A (maybe a B) . You get an A by putting the effort and standing out. I wish I could take her again! Best professor ever!!
She is a good professor. There are a lot of homework but they are not difficult at all. Just read the assignment and do exactly what she wants and you'll end up with an A. Four speeches, tests, 2 papers, and homework. She gives extra credit and do not miss classes. DO EXACTLY SHE WANTS AND YOU WILL PASS WITH AN A. You learn a LOT!
Prof. Grossman is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my life. She is very dedicated and knowledgeable. I am very glad I took this course, but beware. She will make you learn through hard work. If you want an easy grade, she is not for you. On the other side if you want to challenge yourself, welcome. PD.: Please take notes from day one.
Great professor
She was such an amazing professor. Her lectures, albeit long, always help. They helped delve into the deeper meaning behind concepts in speech. In addition, her Confidence Crusades are the bomb. For about one minute, you talk about the topic given. They're so fun and allow you to vent at times. All in all, I wish I could take this class again.
Grossman is a great Professor her lectures are very clear, just remember to take notes even of the things that are not in the board and you'll do fine. Her classes are very interesting and there is only two papers due throughout the semester which is great if you don't like writing. You learn a lot about public speaking and get to practice everyday
Grossman is a great Professor her lectures are very clear, just remember to take notes even of the things that are not in the board and you'll do fine. Her classes are very interesting and You learn a lot about public speaking and get to practice it everyday. This is great if you have trouble with public speaking. Average amount of work
I love this professor omg
She puts a lot of projects and she is very strict when grading. Also, she talks super fast and there is lack of explanation on the class.
Professor Grossman is one of the best teacher I've ever had. She is VERY clear on what she wants. Do not miss class. Three speeches, 4 quizzes, two papers, and 1 project. Everything is easy as long as you follow the instructions; that's the key of this class. She gives a lot of extra credit; there is no way to fail her class. TAKE HER !!!
Great Professor. Very interesting lecuteres. She is easy to talk to and tries to help as much as possible. Strongly recommend it for people who want to improve in public speaking.
Ms. Grosssman is an awesome professor! She really explains her lectures well, although she can be a little fast at time, and just makes the concept of public speaking an easy task rather than something huge to overcome. Make sure you keep track of your syllabus lol, missed a quiz or two because I didn't check when it was due. Anyways, she's great
I am not a fan of a lot of homework, or writing papers but I applied myself to this class and learned so much. This is a class that I will carry with me and was worth the money. Definitely not an easy A.
Fantastic teacher in an institution known for its subpar professors. Her first class left me a little scared, however I realized she was a very nice and understanding person. As long as you do your work, the class is easy and extremely rewarding. I would take this class every semester if I could.
Amazing professor :)
Grossman was difficult in her grading and if you plan on slacking off you won't pass. However, she gives really good feedback and actually helps you improve your public speaking skills unlike many of the other speech teachers. Follow guidelines specifically and check blackboard because sometimes she doesn't mention everything that that is due.
Professor G. is a wonderful professor. If I had the chance to take her again, I would. She is always available to help you if you ever have a question or need extra help. She definitely works with you so you can do your best. If you do your homework and just take notes in class you will do just fine. But please ask questions if you ever feel stuck.
I really enjoy this professor. She sets wide examples and explains things well. She works with the students.
Professor Grossman is an outstanding teacher. She gives a syllabus along with a calendar at the beginning of the semester, follow this and you'll pass no problem! Everything is also easily accessible on Blackboard, so you always have it. She is fair and nice and will work with you on any situation, no matter what. Would definitely take her again!
Professor Grossman is a caring teacher who really wants her students to be great. Her class was not the easiest. You really have to work hard for an A. She grades pretty fair. Drops two of lowest quiz score. You do have several speeches to do and a group project. She gives lots of extra credit and always there to help. Attendance matters.
Awesome professor!
I truly enjoyed myself in your class. I learned a lot, your teaching strategies are great and although I didn't like the confidence crusades in the beginning I now appreciate them and realize how much they mattered. She uses creativity, visuals and different techniques to get you engaged in Speech. Overall she is an excellent professor.
Professor Grossman is a great professor! After previously attending a state university, I can say her class is the first class at MDC that felt like a college level course. She is a very fair professor. Communication is everything! (It's a speech class!!) Take extremely detailed notes when she lectures. They will be used throughout the semester.
She is great and available outside of class for help. The course is broad, comprehensive and very interesting.
looooove her. She's challenging but not difficult. TAKE HER, beautiful experience I had!
Extremely beneficial class. Professor G is here to help you grow, but it won't come easy. Assignments will keep you busy, but all serve a purpose. She's fair, provides an extremely detailed syllabus from day 1, and lays the cards on the table from the get go. Highly recommended if you want to work on diminishing public speaking anxiety
Hilarious. Amazing professor in my opinion. Caring and gives lots of extra credits. Only one group project. She is always there to help you with anything you may be struggling with, but beware of deadlines... she really strict with them. But it's really the only "problem". Really nice person, professor, and friend.
All I can say is, wow! Professor Grossman may seem pretty scary at first, but she is a real amazing teacher. She will leave a lot of work, so if you are lazy don't take this class, cause you will fail. This class is very beneficial and very helpful for your future career. I would definitely retake this class.
She's a very nice person overall. She gives lots of extra credit opportunities so if you don't take advantage you're taking an L. The class was a lot of work and very time consuming but I feel like it was worth it because it's useful content. If you're deathly afraid of public speaking, take this class and you'll overcome that fear!!
very important to stay apart of this class even though there is a lot assignment you really get a life worth lesson from this class
Definitely would take this professor again! She gives good feedback and she is very detailed with her lectures. She helps students prepare for the real world. If you are looking to be independent and responsible definitely take her class. You will have two papers. Definitely a lot of work and homework so be prepared. Overall I would take her class!
Great professor and most important great human being. The class demands preparation to read and work a lot. The lectures are very interesting with many details dynamism and new experiences.
Professor G helps you go well during semester, but you have to show you hard work. she has great videos on prezi presentations, good samples and details. I highly recommended her and you have to be ready to catch up everyday with all the heavy assignment every week.
You have to go to class in order to pass. Lots of homework, and reading lectures. It is a tough course, but is very rewarding. SHE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR! SHE IS VERY TOUGH, AND LOVES WHAT SHE DOES,, IF YOU DO YOUR PART AS A STUDENT, I PROMISE SHE WILL DO HERS!! SHE ROCKS!
This class is challenging and worth it. A real education.
When you finish this class you will most likely have a better understanding of the world and your speech anxiety will most likely tone down.
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SHE ROOOCKS!!! Seriously she's amazing don't be intimidated by the amount of homework, she gives you more than enough time to complete it. She's one of those teachers that make you want to learn, and honestly I leave this semester knowing more about the world, others , and myself. Thanks Professor Grossman!!!
Great teacher and this class really helped me with my fear of speaking in public.
Professor Grossman is one of the best if not the best professor. Her teaching still will help you for the rest of college and in life as well. There is plenty of homework but she has different programs to make it fun. Lots of extra credit is given and she grade very fair so someone would have to literally work extremely hard to fail.
She is good. The only thing is that she did not have enough time this semester.
Yes, you have to work for your grade, but the work that you get is not busy work! It's actually projects that you will gain somthing from even personally. Her lectures are so interesting, and she not only knows that she's talking about, she knows how to teach! This course is for someone who really wants to learn. I would take her class again.
She is ok. Do your work and you will pass. Follow her instruction. She will work with you if you show you want to learn.
I fear public speaking and I tend to shake a lot and get extremely nervous to the point my jaw starts to shake. This class will really help you prepare better for presentations and speeches and learn self-confidence but my fear never left. You have to work for your grade and take advantage of the extra credit. Overall the class wasn't so bad.
Inspirational and caring with a VERY clear grading criteria for sure, but if I could pick another tag, it would be "Gives Good Feedback." She doesn't give up on her students and she's there for them. She does her best to let us know where we stand with the material at hand and she's one of the best teachers I've ever had, if not thee best. 100/100
This teacher does help when it comes to grading and if you do turn something in but it does not meet her criteria shell just ask you to redo it in the right way for the credit. So just turn anything in and youll be able to at least see if you can get some credit for it. Very understanding and flexible. Always answers emails in a timely matter
There arent enough tags to describe professor Grossman. She is an exceptional professor that goes out of her way to make sure that her curriculum is engaging and not boring for her students. Shes .com so if youre not already taking her and youre looking at this for a sign on whether you should take her or not the answer is Yes duh.
Excellent Professor!
She's a very nice professor. I took her online and she provides you with various tools for assignments. She does give a lot of assignments, 13 short videos & peer reviews. Also,2-3 longer video speeches and 3 essays & a few other assignments. She is answers her email fairly quickly. If you have the time, take her class!
She's amazing!
Wonderful teacher! Awesome vision on life and perspectives! Most definitely, would take her again. Taking this class wasnt easy by far but was worth every minute spent on it! Get ready to work but also ready to learn like you never did before! Love her!!
A fun professor, but isn't a puss over. If you take her class seriously and somewhat want to improve you speech giving skills she is probably the best professor for you. We never used the book; however, failing to understand assignments could be bad for you. She is personally one of my favorite professors, but don't take her class too lightly.
prof Melissa is great i took her for a blended coursed at first she seem mean but really she a nice person get ready to work for your grade, and follow syllabus or else you will missed a lot of assignment that are do usually before class the class is a lot of work and if you don't have time to dedicated most of your time to her class do not take.
Professor Grossman is a very good professor, you have homework every time you have class with her but its easy homework, attendance matters, she looks like she's mean but she's really not. She's very understanding and nice professor, she will not be there telling you whats for next class, its all on you.
Excellent professor! loved her
Amazing teacher she prepares you for speeches and teaches you how to give speeches instead of just throwing you in the water, this is college so idk if you expect to get no work, so be prepared to work.
Great instructor, very patient. She is really knowledgeable.
Didn't necessarily help me overcome fear of public speaking Super fair I would've had an A if I didn't procrastinate Easy to talk to Responds to msgs fast LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of extra credit
Professor Grossman is a truly excellent speaker and I don't think there could have possibly been a better person to conduct this class. I learned a great deal from her and only wish I could attend another class of hers in the future.
If you give this class some time every day, read, do research, start working on your speeches as soon as the information is available, and follow the guidelines, which there are plenty and they are explicit, you will do well. I enjoyed this class and discovered a lot of things I otherwise would have never known about. We are all here to learn.
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Prof Grossman is great. I had quite some trouble with her class because I'm a big procrastinator and with her class that is the last thing you want to be. If you're ALWAYS on top of the syllabus and turn in your assignments on a timely manner, you should be completely fine. She is also very knowledgeable and will help you with everything if you ask
Amazing professor. Class is not hard but you do have to dedicate some time to do her work. Her lectures are really helpful when doing the word. super caring would 100% recommend to anyone interested in this class.
Shes a good teacher but she make the class too extra for example everyone have to do 15 hrs volunteer which count 5% of our grade. She do everything a lil different than other teachers normally do me personally think shes too extra about her work but she can teach
Amazing teacher. I looked forward to her class and she made it imperative to get out of my comfort zone and speak to those around me. I was able to learn through both collaborative and non collaborative work. I took her 8 week course and learned enough to last me a lifetime on the structure and art of speech giving. Take the class!
Took Professor Grossman's online speech class and I am thankful. She encourages you to participate and not to quit. Speech is not my best skill set but she will offer sound advice patiently to help you throughout the entire class. I will encourage anyone who needs this class to take her. You won't be disappointed. Open modules to stay ahead a plus.
Professor G is a wonderful professor. Tough on deadlines and grades but understanding about most things. Very interesting and great for talking about politics and equal rights. Loved her class, it was A+
Profesor grossman was very kind and helpful. I really learned so much from her class. Its not easy but possible to pass. I recommend this class!! Is you need help please ask to professor grossman she will there to help all the time!!
Profesor G is honestly a very caring teacher and tried her best to see you do good in her class. I would just be on track and do the assignments on time and you'll be good. Only thing I didn't like was the requirement to do 15 service hours, because as a student that works that can be a little tough. But everything else was fun.
Professor Grossman is the best teacher that ive had at MDC so far. Shes a very caring person and is passionate about her teachings, but if youre looking for an easy class then her classes probably arent for you. Although the work required for her class isnt necessarily difficult, it is a lot and theres a fair amount of research and reading.
I wasn't excited for this class at at all, but I learned a lot from her. The class is an easy A. She makes her assignments very clear. The syllabus is super detailed. She does give busy work online but none of them take more than 30 minutes. There are only like 3 speeches. No need to buy anything, its all through Blackboard. A true queen, love her.
She is the best
Professor Grossman is by far the best teacher I had and I took the class on my last semester at college. Its not normal class, it will leave you something which is what education is supposed to do. Lots of assignments, it gets harder but the outcomes are amazing ! Thank you professor G !
I really recommend this class with Professor Melissa Grossman, shes an amazing Professor. The class inspired me, and Im thinking about changing my major to Mass Communication because of this class.
Mrs Grossman is really amazing If you have any doubt which teacher to choose, believe me she is the best. Although I took this class online , she was always alert to any questions I had. simply wonderful
Prof G!!!! One of the best professors I have had by far. This class helped me develop my public speaking 10 fold. It was an online class so you have to keep up with the assignments as they open. I found the class to be an easy A as long as you dont leave things for last min. The bad reviews are from those who slacked off and expected an A.
Don't believe the negative comments. This class is beyond easy. At one point, when I took it in the Summer 2018 term, I had a 105% in the class or higher. She provides extra credit. Assignments are easy. Professor is understanding. She grades well. You'll learn quite a bit during the class. I would definitely recommend her for an easy A. Good luck!
Definitely recommend her if you want to improve your speaking skills! Shes very understanding and her assignments are easy you just have to put effort and youll pass with an A (: i would definitely take her again !
I took the 6 week blended class. I really loved her lectures and she taught me a lot about public speaking. My only annoyance was that some homework only got uploaded to blackboard the day before it was due.
The class was challenging but it motivated me to work harder and earn an A. Ms. Grossman was always willing to help and explain any question I had by email or in person. This class is not an easy A but I learn so much and am thankful for a professor like her.
Really great professor even with taking an online class the way she communicates is in a caring way. She's always ready to help and unlike half of the professors as Dade she responds to her student emails in a prompt manner. I really enjoyed the coursework, and for a person terrified of public speaking her coursework really helped lift the anxiety.
You have to EARN your grade. This is not an easy A class, but as long as you do everything she asks for and complete your work on time, you will not have any problems! She can seem tough, but is actually super nice. She ties in her lessons with real-world problems! Super interesting. Also offers LOTS of EXTRA CREDIT!!
She's a great professor because she teaches well, and she knows the subject that she is teaching. The assignments were easy. She's great.
Professor Grossman is the most effective teacher I've encountered at MDC. She can be quite firm, but I came to respect her. Taking her public speaking class changed me permanently and I'm significantly more confident in my speaking abilities after taking her class.
I highly recommend taking this class for SPC1017. Professor Grossmans classes are always interesting and Ive learned so much. I took her for a 6 week course, so it was a lot of work in one setting. But if you engage yourself, shes willing to help you through.
DO NOT TAKE HER !!! She is very nice BUT TOO MUCH WORK LIKE A CRAZY ABOUT. You will regret it! GOODLUCK I had to drop it
This isn't an easy class. There is a lot of work, and a lot of requirements to pass the class and Professor Grossman definitely makes you work for it. She offers a bunch of extra credit, responds to your emails quickly, and grades your work faster than any professor I've had this semester. You can tell she cares about her job and her students.
A really genuine kind-hearted person. She gives you a lot of work, but most of the time it's easy, fun, and informative. She makes you go outside your comfort zone in ways that most professors won't push you. I feel like I'm not only a better student but a better person for taking her class. Professor Grossman is extremely inspiring.
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ALOT of work!!!! Most work I have done in an online class. It's easy to pass with A just have to do weekly speeches and other assignments. Some of the work feels like busy work. Proctored Midterm and Non-Proctored Final. Take if you want Easy A but get ready to do alot of work!
Highly recommend Professor Grossman for Mass Communications. She is a giver, someone who isnt selfish and always willing to help. She understands hardships and will help you in any way she can, even though she is strict and tough, she means well. Shes an amazing lady and Im grateful to have had her.
Professor Grossman is beyond knowledgeable. She's a walking encyclopedia and does a really good job of integrating current events and issues into the course. Her lectures are fun and interactive. I found the textbook readings and learning supplements to be quite interesting. I learned a ton in this course. This professor is absolutely phenomenal!!
Prof. Grossman is a busy yet available professor who requires attendance and participation to classes and various events. Workload is demanding and assignments a MUST. However, she makes you learn about interesting topics. I recommend this class because it gives you the opportunity to grow as a student. Gives good feedback.
This woman is truly woke , she uses her class as a platform to educate her students about topics that are overlooked in culture, politics and nature. There was not one class where I didn't learn something that shocked me, she is not a mediocre educator, and ur knowledge of society will expand immensely. work is semi long but not hard. Take her!!!
Although I passed with an A, Ive never worked so hard in an undergrad class! This was soooo much work for no reason. Speeches every week, presentations, essays. Lectures, reading, it was a full time job taking her class. I would recommend taking someone else. Shes not the worst but its very stressful!
The best Speech professor at MDC in my opinion. She's not an easy "A", You're gonna work for that grade you want but you'll learn so much while doing so. She's extremely empathic and understanding, she'll allow extensions if necessary. Very accessible outside the classroom, Not a tough grader AT ALL, about two short papers and lots of speeches.
She seemed like a nice person into activism. I learned about sustainable fashion which I enjoyed. A lot of easy speeches & extra credit. The whole class was confused about a big assignment and she didn't really give much help to those who asked. The final was online and took everybody 6+ hours. Half the class dropped during midterms or withdrew.
Horrible professor takes forever to answer one email. Big assignments are really confusing and she doesnt help at all. Wouldnt take again. Every Sunday there a videos that you have to post on YouTube which is easy at the beginning of the semester when its almost donde everything its really confusing . Dont take her!!
I have never had to work so hard for a class before, currently in hour two of taking the final and its honestly just a joke. The class is online but honestly so confusing, lots of work due by Sunday. I missed three assignments because I did not even know where to find them. I would have never taken this class if I knew how much work was involved
She is a great professor. There is a lot of reading and homework but if you complete them you will receive a good grade. The projects are easy and in a group. Service-learning(community service hours) is needed but is a low number. I would take her again, she is very kind and helps you with what she can.
Professor G teaches a very engaging course. She cares about your progress and will leave very detailed comments on all graded assignments. Her grading scale is very spread so it forces you to stay engaged and complete all assignments. You will learn a lot on the subject because she provides a lot of supplement material in addition to the textbook.
Prof Grossman wants you to pass, you just gotta do the work. She is an amazing professor who will work with you if you need additional assistance. If you arent contributing to the class, it would be hard to pass with a good grade. But she gives you all the resources needed to pass, it's purely up to you and your work ethic. 10/10 would take again!!
Professor Grossman was absolute amazing this semester! This was the first time I take a full semester online and she was so helpful through everything she responded quickly to all my emails was extremely understanding. I could not have asked for a better professor. I learned a lot from all her modules.
Fairly straight forward class. Late grader so don't rely on that. Takes service learning very seriously and expects you to complete it even amidst a universal pandemic. It's weighed quite heavily and almost made my grade go down a whole letter. A lot of assignments but most aren't very time consuming.
LOTS OF WORK, from speeches, activities and quizzes due every Sunday. Three major assignments including a big paper. Tough and late grader. Final took me 4 hours. Worked hard all semester and finished with a B, she will not give you a break. and does NOT accept late work.
Professor Grossman is a true professional. Her class and lectures were extremely informative and will prepare you to speak publicly. She will make you work for your grade but she is also willing to go above and beyond to see you succeed. Great class!!
Shes a really good professor, but if you have a life, like a full time job or family dont take it!! Its a nightmare! A lots of homework, projects... .
I'm currently taking 3 six weekers, and this is by far my hardest class. If you thought an online speech course would be easy, think again, at least with this professor. Most of the work (and it's a lot) isn't even about speeches. Heavy on research and written work, exects group projects and community service amidst a pandemic, and no late work.
Follow the syllabus to the tee, lots of assignments, one group assignment, service required, make sure to turn in all assignments. She will give you feedback when graded. Lots of work given make sure to make sufficient time.
Don't take her. A lots of homework,projects... It is the first class that I fail in my life. The blackboard is very confusing.
This was definitely not a speech class, the assignments had nothing to do with speech. Sometime she would give instructions for an assignment and you would do everything she asks but when it's grading time she'll send you comments about how you didn't do this and that.
I took this course online and it was a nightmare. I ignored all the warnings and took her anyway. She assigns way too much busy work & requires videos to be uploaded every week. She does not care if you do not have a camera. if you have a job, or a life do not take her. Also she forces students to do community service during the COVID pandemic.
I absolutely love this Professor ! I am currently taking her course right now. From the beginning I knew that she would be an amazing professor because she sent the class a welcome video prior to first day. She is here to help, open her office hours to better assist you. If you have questions, she reply with email super fast. Gives alot of xtracred
I read the reviews and got what I expected - a serious professor and a deeply informative class. She tells you in a video she sends before the first day of school even starts that there's going to be service learning and weekly minispeeches. I don't know why so many people were surprised. Did you watch the video?! I had fun and learned a lot!
Miss G doesn't teach from a book. She made a dope class that has lots of real world content. This class is not for the lazzzzyyy among us! You have to work for your grade but she was really helpful and wicked sense of humor. I'm planning to take her other courses too!
This is not a free "A". Yeah she assigns quite a bit of work but that's because she cares and wants you to learn. I failed but it's my own fault for poor time management. The course is very rewarding, On paper I failed but because of her assignments and me taking the course I learned more from her than any other professor at MDC, In a speech class.
Im taking her online for Fall 2020 Mini-Term; shes an amazing teacher, super funny, as long as you do the work, youll be fine. Not a good class if youre a lazy student, other than that I recommend 100%.
You will learn everything from the book. Very hard group project that will be a big part of your final grade. We had to redo it three times in order to get it specifically right how she wanted it. Midterm and final 90 questions. It is open notes however the questions are hand-made and tough. just overall not an easy A class really.
Very unclear directions on projects, almost everyone seemed confused as to what exactly we were doing. Speeches every Sunday which you upload videos on to youtube. Speeches require a lot of research. The Midterm and Finals are hand made questions which in my opinion some are up for interpretation. Way too much work for the credits earned.
It's a lot sometimes if you have a job and have more than two classes. There is a lot of work, just pay attention to lectures, and it'll be easy. Do not procrastinate; she gives you a week to complete your assignments at most and offers a lot of extra credit; take advantage of those. Service Learning based on your attitude could be fun or bad.
I did my classes at MDC because of the rona, but I go to FSU. Professor Grossman teaches the most university-level course I've taken at MDC. She made the class more interesting than the book and was super available! I wish all my professors were as serious about teaching. If you're planning to transfer to a real school, she's a MUST take.
I was excited when she said we were doing volunteering for a grade! I already volunteer at the animal shelter monthly and I love that she tries to get everyone interested about helping the community we all live in. I talked to her at virtual office hours every week. She's patient and good at explaining things when you're confused. LOVE PROF G!!!!!
If you don't take this class seriously you will fail. The professor is very knowledgeable and helped my group fix our project to earn an A. She had a very hands on approach to teaching. It's just not reading and quizzes.
The book is on real cases and Professor Grossman sometimes adds extra related material about the justice issue. The biggest part of your grade is a PR campaign for a local nonprofit you volunteer with. It was a little confusing at first but she gave me really detailed feedback and I met with her during office hours to get more information.
This is not one of those canned online classes where you can not really read and then look up the questions online. This professor doesn't use the textbook or any of the tests that come with it so you actually have to work. If you're used to the easy online classes and aren't ready to earn your grade then this isn't for you.
This woman made me work for my grade like nothing I ever worked for in my life but now I don't feel scared to give speeches. This is the proudest B I ever earned. She's really helpful, but if she sees you not taking it seriously she will act like your mama in a snap!
If you're lazy or busy, DON'T TAKE PROFESSOR GROSSMAN! But, if you don't mind putting in a few extra hours every week and seriously care about learning the material, she's wonderful. Since I work 50+ hrs outside of school, she just had too many assignments for me. She's knowledgeable, thorough, passionate, and assigns a lot, lot of work.
I worked really hard for this grade. Just follow her directions and don't miss work. She's got a sharp sense of humor that I liked a lot.
Her speech class is easy just follow directions. Really detailed feedback and has virtual office hours to help.
very understanding teacher and answers emails fast
Responds to email, serious about making the world a better place, lots of real life content. Not an easy class but worth it.
I took Professor Grossman in Summer 2020 online, her lectures were recorded so attendance was not mandatory, do at your own risk type of class which was comfortable, i did a project for her class exactly how she had asked me to do it and she gave me an F. It brought my grade from an A to a C
This class is not an easy one, but if you're serious about media I highly suggest you to take this class with this professor. Very fast with emails, actually cares about her students, gives a bunch of extra credit opportunities, and makes you work for your grade. I worked a full-time job and if I could make time for this class and pass, so can you
Not a hard class especially because you work at your own pace. Just do the work, visit her office hours about your grades. Very good with communication and email.
Miss Grossman makes you work hard for that grade but she's the only teacher who gave me real feedback during "remote learning" My other teachers just give me grades and when I email to ask her about improving my grades she gave me good advices.
Professor Grossman was great. She gave good fedback, the assignments were clear and specific, and her class was very flexible. There is a lot of assignments to do each week. However, the case studies can sometimes be fun to do. Make sure that you are on top of your PR Campaign Prioject. Professor Grossman also responds fairly quickly to her emails.
I took her online class so we didn't meet. Love that she cancelled the book cause I needed that money! Easy class. Just follow the directions and turn stuff in on time. Quick with emails.
I took the course with my friend but she combines all the classes together so even though we weren't in the same section we were able to work together on the group project. There's tons of extra credit related to justice. I got extra credit for signing justice petitions. She cares about the world and will teach you a lot about life.
I took Prof G for her other classes so when she offered me the social media cat internship I was very excited! I'm taking it now and so far very fulfilling. She meets with me every week and has work due weekly. Clear directions, detailed feedback, patient, flexible. I'm also helping cats so that's the best part! Easy A.
Professor Grossman is an excellent professor whose goal is to help you learn and succeed. She has high expectations but is willing, and available to help you during office hours. There is a lot of reading (very interesting and relevant) and she demands a higher level of academic competence than most MDC professors but offsets it with x-credit ops.
I liked learning about public relations through cases about things like chemicals spills and animal rights. Very unique and interesting class. Yes she makes you work but it pays off.
Prof. G is an amazing professor. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable; she takes her time to ensure you understand what the message is. I absolutely loved her feedback; she doesnt simply identify the errors, she informs how to fix them. This is how we learn via online classes. Shes highly empathetic and passionate about everything she does.
easy homework ,just do good on the projects and you pass
Professor Grossman sent us a video before school even started to tell us what to expect and not to get the book! She also actually answers your emails and gives real feedback telling you how to improve. Bonus feature! I learned way more about issues in the world than I ever knew existed. Very inspirational!
I'm taking her class now and so far it's easy. There's a lot of work but its quick. My group for the project is actually cool people so I think we're going to do good.
Really hard class, really interesting content
All I can say is that this is one AMAZING professor I love her. She really cares about her students. She takes the time to really explain to you anything youre not understanding. Shes flexible and a bit of a tough grader but she gives you multiple opportunities to get a good grade in her class. I highly recommend!!!!! Her class is fun easy A
Get ready to work! This is not an online class that you can log in and space out. Every class she has us doing some activity. She helps a lot if you ask and try your best.
Epic! I had no idea so many problems are in the world. She also talks solutions so its not depressing but inspiring. Also learned about speaking. This prof is spicy and fun!
just finish the final exam, she is serious about her class, if you are too you do good
So much hw, so many projects. If u dont like working hard or attenting class this is not for u. Big and multiple group projects. Class assignments. Have to give Multiple speeches. Uses Prezi. No textbook. 15 hours of community service. Midterm and Final. Class participation
This class includes many group projects and 2 speeches per week.
Rarely accessible outside of class. Is very impatient & makes asking questions uncomfortable even though this is a class on our speech skills. Gives lots of work, which are okay but would be better if the professor would take her time on explaining the work, making sure we're all on the right page. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
It's ironic that this professor teaches speech and communication, n does not know how to communicate at all. She does not teach, barley responds. Take weeks to reply to an email regarding assignments. No type of notes and teachings, pure textbook. Pointless asking questions, professor does not making anything clear. Announcements months apart.
She put due dates in the syllabus and was very hard to get in contact with.
Doesn't communicate with students. Her blackboard is messy. She doesn't have due dates for her assignments. Tests are hard. Doesn't give students the opportunity to get a good grade. Her 0s weigh more than her A's. I had 5 0s and 27 As and ended up with a C. Overall she's a hard professor to work with. too much work and not enough time to do them.
MDC graduate here, do NOT take this class if you like having good grades and a peace of mind. She is insanely rude and unreasonable, does not give clear instructions, is very impatient and will not hesitate to yell at you even if she is the one in the wrong. $150 for the book, group projects for a virtual class and will not accommodate to you.
This is a great class to take. Prof. Grossman has a very well structured syllabus, lots of homework but if you keep up with the lectures and the assignments the class will be a breeze to you. The midterm and final are all related to either assignments or topics that were explain during lecture and she also offers lots of extra credit options.
Had this class black in early 2022. Did not like her teaching style. We had to do one speech every class. She expects us to brainstorm everything in less than 30 minutes. Most of what she made us discuss was woke stuff. When we were put in private groups, we always question why we have to do such topics. Dropped out for another professor.
I wanted to share some concerns about Professor Melissa Grossman. I struggled to hear her during lectures, which made it hard to follow the material. Additionally, I was dropped from the class for missing just one session, which felt very harsh.
Professor Grossman runs a challenging yet rewarding class. While her expectations are high, the coursework helps develop valuable public speaking skills. Unstuck ai was a lifesaver for reviewing my speeches. Overall, a worthwhile experience.
Horrible Teacher honestly didn't attempt to help me in anyways with the assignments.
The class was on zoom and you have to participate because there's graded work every class. Some of the classes are really interesting like Prince Andrew video about the sex scandal and zephyrhills water. She makes you do a lot of speeches but I'm more confident speaking now.
Zoom classes but lots of activities so she's not just talking the whole time. It was interesting and I got to know some people in the class.
We had a lot of little speeches. They seemed stupid in the beginning but really helped by the end of the class. Hard work but worth it if you're going to a professional job.
I'm not complaining because she is not an easy A but because her class is horrible. She has displayed numerous acts of disrespect and rudeness for no reason towards her students. She also expects us to complete outline after outline and speeches after speeches every week so expect heavy work and she is also very disorganized in instructions.
if you care about your sanity genuinely don't take this class she'll threaten to drop you even if you disconnect or miss class once and will go on power trips occasionally for the smallest little details. the class is very unorganized and youll never be happy in this class check her ratings at other colleges most of her 5 star reviews here are fake
DO NOT take her. Anybody else is much better than this lady. Assignments due every class. Doesn't accept late work. So bitter towards students. If you're late even by a minute, expect to get called out for it publicly. I honestly don't know why she has high rating. I'm being so fr, don't take her.
If you want to avoid a negative experience, I definitely recommend not taking this class. She is VERY rude and disrespectful. Also, she doesn't know how to respond to emails; she takes FOREVER to reply to them. And she's a very bad grader. Just bad overall. Don't take this class unless you want to FAIL!
If you want to avoid a negative experience, I definitely recommend not taking this class. She is VERY rude, disrespectful, and a bad communicator. Also, she doesn't know how to respond to emails; she takes FOREVER to reply to them. She's a very bad grader. Just bad overall. Don't take this class unless you want to FAIL!!!!!!!!
she was the WORST professor I've had at MDC. omg do not take her. did way too much and respected us way too little.
Giving only 1hr and 20 minutes to do a speech outline, 47 questions and in some of those questions you have links to click that doesn't work for a final is crazy. Was really disorganized with modules and some links there weren't even working either.
Professor Grossman's lecture videos are amazing and she will add a curve to the exam grades if necessary. But, she also always seems to be in a bad mood, teaches mostly culture and politics instead of speech, due dates are disorganized, and rarely responds to emails. But I learned a lot, got lots of speaking experience, OK professor overall.
ALL HER GOOD REVIEWS ARE AI OR HERSELF BC THEY BE LYING FR. DONT TAKE THIS MF YOUD BE PISSED AS HELL. FREE PALESTINE
I believe she used to be really passionate and loving when she first started teaching based on her online lectures. But she becomes really tedious if I'm honest. She talks a lot about anthropology-like topics and you do a LOT of speeches. Be ready to kill your anxiety because she calls you out if you don't participate or have a camera on.
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