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Show up to class, pay attention and you will do fine.
this professor is AWESOME! She makes the class relate to real life, and doesnt go much out of the book. I have already recommended her to many people, she is a good teacher to take if you are scared to speak in front of people...highly recommended.
i always dread theory classes, but ms. dusseau made sence out of this class and made me proud to be a communication major!!!
One of the best teachers at UCF. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!! Sign up now hers classes are hard to get to. I would take it again!!
Awesome Professor, take her for any class she offers.
amazing teacher, i learned more in her class then in any of my other classes, alittle diffferent though and kina crazy, you dont knwo what to expect
interesting teaching style...fairly easy...unpredictable, likes to mess with her students
michelle is cool as hell. she is not a lecturer at all but yet loves to talk and have for students participate in everything. whatever the class if she is teaching it. TAKE IT! she makes communication classes so much fun, interesting and unpredictable!!!
this lady is easy but she is an idiot!!! on top of that she is a hard grader. Even if you make over a 100 on all of the test you will not get an A unless she thinks you deserve one
I was disappointed in her. She offered to give me something but she never did. Not even a courtesy e-mail to say she was unable to do so. In my dictionary, lying is not a good practice. Quite frankly, I wouldn't have expected this from a professor.
She talks & talks..bla,bla,bla..She's better at talking than listening. She has an "I know it all attitude," which quite frankly is annoying. But other than that, she'll grade you fairly.
This class was so much fun. I hated the idea of a 3 hour night class, but all we did was watch interesting movies. Dusseau is such a fun and interesting professor.
Easy class. Learned the basics and EVERYTHING else about her life. No scantrons just fill in the blank which helps bc you can get partial credit. Easy exam! 10 questions. And one easy/fun paper
If you want a teacher that will envolve you completly in the subject and make you think outside the box, then she is for you! Her teaching and classes changed my whole views. I have never looked foward to getting up and going to class more than I have with her comm classes. Whoever knocks her is just not used to going with the flow , take her !
Best teacher..lectures are short and interesting, she gives handouts and tests are straight from the notes.. to me there weren't any surprises on the test.. as a result, got an A
Awesome instructor, very insightful teaches more than any book ever could. Very unique but effective teaching style. Very fun. Take This Instructor!
This was one of the best teachers I have had in a long time, she was very fun to work with, she was not borring at all. Her class was really educational and fun.
EXtremely easy class. if you have to take this class, take her! no textbook. watched films ALOT. some class notes, not much. two assignments, one paper and one group. fun class.. def recommend.
She is an awesome teacher. Her classes are interesting and she makes them fun. You need to study for her tests though. We used no book. Can't wait to take her again.
LOVE LOVE LOVE her! She is the best professor I have had so far. She truely cares about the students learning exprience and constantly comes up with interactive, fun ways to learn. Her interest in my learning made it easy for me to be interested in the class and I anticipate an A.
LOVE HER! I learned more in her class than I have my past 3 years in college combined. She makes class interesting. You don't use the book at all. Anyone that says other wise about Michelle is totally lost. She doesn't really play favorites and will tell you all kinds of funny stories. TAKE HER!!!
Very good teacher. Tests are challenging with lots of lists but are fair and there are no surprises if you study.
I've taken her for many classes. She is the best teacher at UCF. She is interesting and she is fun in class. Its not boring at all when she teaches! She is all about group projects and her tests are straight forward, no surprises. What she lectures on is what is on the tests.
BY FAR THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. I will be taking her for as many classes as possible. I never thought I would be able to sit through a 3 hour class without falling asleep until I took a class with Ms. Dusseau. She makes it interesting and really cares about her students. HIGHLY recommended.
Uses group projects- no paper to turn in though. class is interesting and fun. She tells a lot of personal stories, very close with her students, write down what she says word for word if you can. No scantrons, rememeber her lists! and fill in the blanks, make sure you know examples of the theory. Can get partial credit.
Miss D is the best teacher! She makes the material and class fun and interesting. She is by far one of the best teachers at UCF. I have taken her for many classes and she is great. Dont ever buy a book unless she tells you to and write down almost everything she says cuz it will be on the test. Tests are okay, just study the notes front and back!
this isnt a class to just graduate out of college. u only enroll w/dusseau if youre seriously interested in becoming a better person and succeeding far in years to come. she teaches you not in terms of academics but more about the essentials of LIFE. tests? PAY ATTENTION. all there is to it. shes interesting so it wont be hard to pay attention
There are students that she hangs out with outside of class. very questionable whether favoritism is involved. Class consists of her life story with bits and pieces of comm material thrown in for good measure. Tests are fill in the blank...attendance is counted...but a lax system. Had her a couple times.. discrepancies in her stories: (bull$*#&).
a waste of time and money to go to her classes...only thing you will learn is every detail there possibly is to know about her personal life. she's unreliable...usually late to class...forgets to bring things to class...disorganized.
Once you get past the seeming immaturity, you'll do well in this class if you pay attention
She's an amazing professor. She will help you with almost any problem even if it doesnt have anything to do with the class. She really makes you want to do well and even made organizational communication interesting. I highly suggest taking her.
Shes a great professor! She does hang out with some of her students but there is no favoratism when it comes to grading them (ive seen some of their grades). She teaches with her personal life examples and i think it works. Ive learned so much of her material and have found myself talking about things ive leaned, out of the classroom.
Dusseau is remarkable. Her interest in her students success is evident right from the second you sit down in her class. Once you take her...you'll never want to take comm classes with anyone else!
really nice teacher. tests are sorta hard, but she curves so its okay
I have had Ms.Dusseau for 9 classes now, and i maintain that she is a fantastic teacher. Her classes aren't easy but you learn a lot. I highly recommend her to anyone that wants to learn and isn't lazy. If you're looking for a free ride, keep looking.
I've taken 3 Classes w/ Ms.D so far! She is absolutely great. Always there to help and makes the subject interesting. Take her!
Out of touch with her students this semester... lacking her spark- which is quite odd, oh well maybe it'll be there in the fall
I love taking her classes. I took her about 6 times and I am missing her this semester. Her test are all fill in the blank, but if you study your notes you'll do fine. She has had a crazy life, and is very opinionated which always leads to interesting class discussions. she is funny and sweet, my favorite professor in college.
What an AWESOME teacher! I have taken about 6 classes with her and she has made every class discussion interesting. Her tests are the not the easiest. You have to pay attention during class and you have to know everything. Flashcards are the best way to study for her tests. Overall, you learn a lot and she is a great teacher!
MUST TAKE WORD FOR WORD NOTES FROM HER LECTURES! All of the tests were fill in the blank and essay format so you need to know the material. Its all pretty interesting in her lectures so just pay attention.
Class attendance is required to pass. All the material is covered in class almost exactly as it is in testing. A fun class and an interesting professour. Recomended if you are not going to miss class.
Ms.D is a great teacher that loves what she does. DO NOT buy the textbook because the tests are based off her notes, so you must attend class. I have taken her for all my communication classes.
Tests rely heavily on memorization of the lectures. If you pay attention, take notes and study, you should do well. Be prepared to waste your time doing pointless assingments. Also, be prepared to get TMI on her personal life. We could have learned a lot more if she had spent less time talking about her daughter and dating life.
Don't buy the book. One project with the group. Exams were every other week. Was not my style because you had to memorize notes WORD FOR WORD. Tests are fill in the blank, definitions. gives lots of personal life information which I think is unnecessary.
We learned something 8 weeks out of 16. One of those weeks, we learned her life story. What an efficient use of time. When she does teach, it's useful information, but she made it pretty clear students are 'nothing' in her eyes-even said as much in class.
Remarkable! So sweet and informative. Take her, you won't regret it!
Very easy going and approachable. Willing to help students at all times.
a lot of pointless assignments
Reviews about pointless work and too much personal info are accurate. Very unorganized and unprofessional. Posts generalized comments about papers on personal blog with selfies! Wants students to join her FB. Doesn't respond to emails if she doesn't want to. Not helpful in teaching what should be learned in this class. Not hard, but annoying.
Talks about topics that relate to EVERYONE. Once you get past the first test you'll love her. Exams are her notes Exactly so take note, memorize them and you'll pass! She does extra credit too
Miss Dusseau is very passionate. Really enjoyed her class! Tests are very difficult, fill in the blank. Study, study, study.
Professor Dusseu is a great professor and this class is not a hard class. She lectures and you have to take notes. She tells you exactly what you need to know, her tests are bases soley on her lecture, there is no textbook. If you review her notes prior to test you will be fine. She also provides huge opportunity for extra credit. Take it.
looking to learn from a passionate, intelligent scholar then take her for any class she teaches. Is she difficult if you're a slacker then yes you might thinks so. however if you truly want to open your mind and eyes to the world around you there is no one better than she to make you realize there is so much more in life for you to learn and do.
Conceited. Relates teaching material to her own personal life, and struggles which are not on the test. Anything she says more than once will be on the test. Lectures are extensive. I wouldn't recommend a night class with her. She can be hostile at times, but overall her grading is fair, and her teaching style is on point.
Makes class fun and lectures interesting. Must go to every class or at least get all the notes you missed or you won't do well on the exam. Has a lot of good examples so you get the concept but takes a while to get grades back to you.
Great lecturer. Tests are fill in the blank. No textbook. Show up and take good notes and you'll be fine. Class is based on group collaboration the whole semester. Can be difficult to tolerate but manageable depending on who you're grouped with. Basically every assignment is a group activity. Plenty of extra credit opportunities.
It's important to check in daily for updates on things, and she also throws in some extra credit to make sure you're reading. No tests, just writing assignments. Excellent at responding to emails quickly. First online class I have ever enjoyed. Would happily take another one of her classes.
Good professor. You MUST memorize her class notes because her tests are based strictly on her lectures. You always know what to expect. There is group work in all aspects of the class so don't take her if you don't want to work with others. She talks about her personal life a lot! She can come across as arrogant at times and is very opinionated.
Her style of teaching is by far the worst. Have no idea what i go out of her class. is an easy A but you dont get anything out of it. All she does is talk about her self and is often rude when communicating with students. Would not take her again.
So personable and always available to talk. A lovely woman, I feel lucky to have met. Can go on some brief tangents, but nothing you won't enjoy listening to. Explains all material thoughtfully. Tests require studying
Great Professor! Am definitely going to take her again. Her lectures are really enjoyable to listen to, and you learn a lot.
Ms. D is such a great teacher, by far one of the best one's I've had in college. She made all her material interesting and while her exams were hard, as long as you know not to wait until the night before there's no reason you shouldn't do well. Definitely would recommend taking her.
Has to be the best professor I have hands down. Her teaching methods are so clear and geared towards student success. As long as you attend lecture and take notes you'll receive a good grade in her class.
Well for some reason she has an army of followers that love hearing about her life. If you are a normal student who isn't trying to make your life harder stay away!!! Tests are roughly 40+ questions and all fill in the blank.... WITH NO WORD BANK! That means you have to memorize 40+ terms 3 times a semester. She makes this class hard for no reason.
Don't take her. She rambles on and on and on and on. Just a pointless class where you will learn just about nothing. Not to mention, the tests ain't easy.
It's a lot of work, group projects, her tests are fill in the blank so you've got to know your stuff, but she knows her stuff, she's funny, insightful, and interesting, I enjoyed her class but don't take 2 in a semester, one is enough!
5 group projects. 3 exams that are all fill in the blank. she makes it clear what will be on the test, takes entire 3 hours of class time, 30 question exams, content is low but high in quality. Whatever she goes over will be on the test. I did all extra credit, brought me from a C to an A. difficult part will be organizing group projects
I have taken Ms D multiple times already and will continue to. The tests are no joke, must know information, as they are fill in the blank. Make sure you have time in addition to class time to complete group projects. Ms D makes class fun and interesting, and gives a lot of extra credit (which you will need after all that fill in the blank).
Great professor who teaches you knowledge that is immediately applicable in everyday life. Grading is based on group projects, note taking, and tests. Hardest part of class is to get whole group to meet several times during the semester. The tests are fill in the blank, so it may be difficult if you didn't study word for word.
Amazing professor, Truly cares about her students. Her tests are hard as you have to memorize everything on the notes you take during class, but as long as you study you will do great. Her classes are very inspirational, I leave every class thinking about the lecture she taught. She responds to her messages very quickly. Overall one of the best!
Best professor I've ever had. She truly care about humanity and equality and doesn't just teach, but goes out of her way to make an impact in the world. Her class is very inspirational and we should all strive to be more like her! Definitely take her class, study, participate, make a difference in the community and you will pass!
She divides you up into groups and you have to do bonding activities as well as community service events. Her exams were all blank and you really have to study and know the information in order to do well. She is an easy grader when it comes to the papers. I wasn't a fan at first but she got better as the semester went on.
Hands down best professor I've had the pleasure of taking. Every class she teaches, I took. Her tests make it so that you HAVE to learn and memorize the content as she is all about getting your tuitions worth. She doesn't allow technology in classroom so make sure you can hand write good notes. No books needed but lots of group work!
I have to agree, this is one of the best professors at UCF. Her lectures are interesting, tests are fill in the blank and the group project puts everything into perspective and well related to the class and the subject area that we covered in class. I would definately take her again!
She really makes you memorize and learn the material taught in lecture. WaRnInG: She is an outspoken democrat and often turns lectures political when they don't need to be at all. She cares about her students though
Professor Dusseau tends to go off topic and rant about things that don't apply to the class. Oftentimes she will find excuses to talk about her personal life in the middle of a lecture. However, the class is easy as long as you study hard for the exams.
Her exams are based on her lectures verbatim. You need to take very specific notes. She grades on attendance. She does offer a lot of extra credit to make up for her aggressive exam heavy grading. One major group project that is vital to your grade too. The book is needed for online discussion posts. She is very engaging and smart.
Ms. Dusseau is such a great professor. She is so understanding and will listen to you about anything. Only part of her courses that I would change is the heavy group work. But, I still would strongly recommend her.
Great professor as long as you study and pay attention to your discussions and deadlines.
Take her! She is the best professor I have ever had. She has a ton of group work but that is that hardest thing about her class. 3 test, 5 assignments, and ATTENDANCE MATTERS. 25% of your grade is just attendance.
I thought I was going to really hate this class when I saw how many discussion posts there were, but prof Dusseau made this class interesting. You really got to know your group members and the discussions were interesting and enjoyable. Easy A if you put in the work. Professor dusseau is very passionate and knowledgeable. Great summer class!
I have nothing but good things to say about Dusseau. This is my second class with her and I am loving it. Some may say her tests are hard and she's a tough grader on assignments and projects, but I disagree. Her lectures are actually entertaining, which is why I actually go.
It appears that she thinks that all her student's lives revolve around her class. Also, having an online class with tons of group projects is an awful idea because it is hard for students to communicate when there is no opportunity to discuss the projects face to face and everyone has different schedules.
In this online course, 1/3 of the grade was dependent on the group project. For the most part, she did not communicate with us til the assignment was due, and then it was to ask what we had done for 3 weeks and tell us everything that was missing. How do I know what she us to submit if she doesn't tell us beforehand? She was also rude.
Great prof, caring but pushes you to learn. Do not take if you are not willing to put in the time to get the grade you deserve. Will not give an easy A just for an online course. Had her for a 6 week summer class and got a high grade but had to put in 10+ hours of work each week, WORTH IT, but you must be willing to put in the time.
Best professor I had in my 4 years at UCF. She gives the most inspirational classes you'll ever have. Not only is she an incredibly knowledgeable teacher but she's an amazing human being. She genuinely cares about her students, not because of her paid role but because thats just the way she truly is. I left every class feeling inspired.
Professor Dusseau comes off as someone with good intentions but overall her gender class is just three hours of her giving her opinion on the world and then assigning you discussions with your group. The class isn't hard but you must attend class. She doesn't make exceptions for missing class, regardless of the situation. Don't expect any sympathy.
Great teacher who is willing to help her students but this class in particular is online and entirely group project based so can be extremely frustrating at times. If you do your work you'll get an A but if you're not disciplined and generally not good with online classes, then this is probably not the class for you. Go to office hours !
Professor Dusseau is the only professor I've had that I actually felt like cared. She is the most inspirational Public speaking professor and you really will grow as a person by taking this class. She encourages everyone in class to become friends and by the end of this course you will be 110% better at public speaking. She rocks seriously.
Professor Dusseau is the most helpful speech teacher Ive ever encountered/had. She creates a welcoming environment for everyone to fail and improve. She cares more about you as a speaker than grading you tough. Fair warning that you will have quite a few speeches, but by the end of the class you will appreciate them.
Dr. Dusseau is great! She is so compassionate, and inspiring. I didn't know what to expect going into her gender class, but it was worth giving it a shot. She is so knowledgeable about what she's talking about. There is loads of work though. She puts you in a group that you will work with all semester, and you have to attend events for credit.
If you have the chance to take Dusseau do it! Shes an amazing professor who is passionate about her students success and their wellbeing. She is one of the best profs in the communication dept! The way she sets up the entire semester just makes sense and allows you to take breaks. I will be taking all of her available classes when possible.
This was my favorite class of the entire semester. Dusseau is a great activist and teaches you how to be the same. Most of the class is discussions and a few individual assignments that are a piece of cake. As long as you do the assignments you will pass. Very reasonable assignments and timeline. Textbook required but its actually a good read!
Dr. Dusseau is the absolute best professor at UCF hands down. Ive taken all of her classes and shes the only lecturer Ive learned anything from. Shes genuinely interested and invested in her students well-being and is always there to help. Workload is never too heavy but it does make you think beyond the topic. Definitely take Dr. D!
Best Professor at UCF. She CARES about all of her students. She is your ally and will fight for you. Lectures are her way of giving back. Show up, submit assignments, you'll get a 100. Her openness makes learning easier. I already registered for her again next semester. You won't regret taking her!
I took this professor for summer and she has been amazing, She is always here to help and understands life gets in the way. The whole class was split into mini groups and that was the group you were in until the end of the course. She would always send updates and was always available if you needed to speak with her, and answered emails pretty well
Three super easy personal projects completed throughout the semester. As long as you try to turn something in you will get a 100%
Best prof I have ever had. If you're a communication major you need to take this class. I learned so much and it gave me a great base for my other courses. If you plan on going into any office setting this class is a must. She's so helpful and gives you a lot of creative freedom on projects. The only reading is 3 books and they're all amazing.
Dr. Dusseau really cares about her students and their success. I learned a lot from this class. However, the entire semester minus a couple of assignments is group work that involves a lot of participation. It involves discussions that are 3 weeks long and require posts multiple times a week. If you participate and watch the lectures you'll be fine
I loved this class with Dr. D. It was super interesting and she was so helpful. She gives you a ton of feedback. Your grade relies heavily on a group project that you work on throughout the entire semester.
Dr. Dusseau was such a great professor to have! The material of the class is very clear and interesting to learn about. She tells a lot of stories and is very engaged with the class. There is a group project you work on throughout the semester. It is not hard and she wants to see creativity! Would 10/10 recommend this class.
Needs to cover course content. Doesn't go over topics and theories related to org comm. Spends classtime talking about how much money she makes/her personal life. More of a professional development class. Vague and inconsistent guidelines for assignments. Has to backtrack what she wants or add more info to get her point across.
Dr. Dusseau is a compassionate, reasonable professor who has a genuine invested interest in the wellbeing and academic success of her students. She is readily accessible through email, and is as excellent a communicator as her subject matter would suggest. I highly recommend Dr. Dusseau to students considering enrolling in SPC1608.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. She breathes life into the class she teaches, and approaches student questions without judgement. She's funny, accommodating, and supports you in every way she can throughout the semester.
Another professor that thinks her class is the only thing that matters in life. Forget your job or any other obligation you have. Her assignments are all over the place, her lectures are boring, and she wants to make sure everyone is focused on only HER CLASS!
I LOVE THIS WOMAN! If you ask for it, she will give you so much help. One of the kindest professors i've had and wants her class to genuinely help you. Her course helped me really think about my career. 3 units with all assignments due on one Sunday each unit. The assignments are easy, maybe a little tedious, and interesting!
Professor Dusseau makes the material engaging and she's eager to help. The group project is manageable, and using unstuck study alongside the class resources proved super helpful for preparing.
I loved having Dr. Dusseau. You can tell she really cares about what she's teaching, which makes her lectures more engaging. I learned a lot, and with the class being service learning, it gave me a chance to get out of my comfort zone and be active in the community. If you have the chance, definitely take a class with her.
Stay away. I missed one class because I was sick, and my grade dropped from a 100% to an 81%. 3-hour lecture. Assignments are long and confusing. Forced to read 3 nonfiction books. She's a nice lady, but I'm gaining nothing from this class, especially for how much work it is. No quizzes, exams, or group work though, so that's a plus I guess.
she told us way too much personal info...like wayyy too much...made lectures awkward...like she would cry almost every class which is like..fine but awkward. also- she is not extremely clear in grading and is SO nit picky...would literally never take a class with her again!
Genuinely one of my least favorite courses of my college career. Most lectures I was unsure what I was learning, and most of the time she was divulging various details of her personal life. She has a horrible attitude and is very passive aggressive. The group project that you HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN is also incredibly disorganized and confusing
I got sick twice and lost over 100 points despite providing proof of being sick. The group project was fun, but instructions were unclear, and questions were met with condescending replies. She often called students out in class, which added stress. I felt uncomfortable with how much she overshared in lectures. She thinks her class only matters.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
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COMM3125
5.0
(1)SPC1600
5.0
(2)COM3125
5.0
(1)SPC3425
5.0
(2)ORGCOMM
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
COM4000
4.5
COM1122
4.0
COMM3011
4.0
SPC3602
4.0
3011C
3.4