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SPEE100 - 2.0 rating“The work is not bad 3-4 speeches and 2 papers”
SPE100 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
70%
Textbook Required
20%
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5.0
(1)102102
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(1)SPEE102
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(1)SPE51A
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(1)SPECH102
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SPEE100
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COMM245
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GWS100
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COM255
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Reviews (102)
She is the greatest teacher alive!!!
Dr. Zukic demands a lot and gives hard exams but I learned a lot. She cares about her students' learninig, and I can't say that about many of my Professors. I can't wait to take her Media Studies class.
She's the best professor ever! There's much work but you'll learn a lot. The exams are not very hard, but the speeches require much preparation. The professor is young, beautiful (esp.eyes:),and very funny. The class is really enjoyable, the professor is always there to help you. Take her, you'll never regret!
She is great & cool. The class was easy to me bcs she tells u what u need to know. Just listen to her & do what she says. No tricks. Must be always prepared for the classes if you want to get an A. No cheating. She will kick you out for that. And be respectful because it is a speech class. I enjoyed it so much.
Yes Prof. Zukic kicked out a dude for cheating in our class too. She was so red in her face and probably scared (the dude was huge) but she kicked him out. She's chill othewise. And funny. The exams are hard, and homework and readings are tedious. She'll help you but you must work work.
She acts like nice and fair to every students, but she is such a unfair prof. ever I met.
The most caring Prof. I studied with at the College. Strict but helpful, if you have your act together and take school and class seriously.
she is a very good teacher. her grading is quiet hard and when she wants you to do a speech between 5-7 minutes u better be in that time range. you shouldnt miss any speeches it will affect your grade. her test are quiet hard but my final was a take home. other than that i enjoy her class..couldnt ask for a better professor
Be sure to put time and effort into your speeches, and you should do well. Practice, practice, practice! It really helps. Exams are straightforward and easy if you read the textbook well.
Dr. Zukic teaches Critical Media Studies and psychoanalysis!!!!!!!! She is heavy on theory, but will break it down for you. Writes strong letters of recommendation if you do well in class. I'm off to NYU next Fall. She pushed me (in a good way).
Professor Zukic is a really great teacher. If you will be ok to her she will be to you. Make sure you put effort into your speeches. She will give you an A but before that you have to prove that you deserve it. This professor is not for lazy students.I loved her class.
She very gooood
She is amazing. I went from dropping speech twice because of my nerves to doing really well in this class. She is great commands respect but is so friendly you just want to do good to show her you can do it lol....anyway you can share textbooks and she gives you good feedback.Dont take it if your constantly texting or going to the bathroom.
Prof. Z is a great teacher. I took her for a summer class and while she was very demanding with her work (This is college) she was also very helpful every step of the way, you have to work for your grade, be on time and turn of your cell phones in class. Definitely recommended
I took her 4 speech 100 durin summer 2. She is a great teacher with even greater teaching methods. She gives her students the environment and confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. The assignments were fair and easy if you are willing to put in the effort. i highly recommend taking speech 100 with her, u will have a great experience!
a gereat teacher
love her!!!
shes awesome, shes the best professor ever...shes amazing shes jovial, funny, understanding...shes human,did i tell u she was awesome... i highly recommend her 130 percent
She is so great.Nobody can't dislike this teacher!
Ok so you people say she was great i guess she was at that time this semester spring 2012 she was rude and mean to students she would close the door on the dot ..too bad for those who were late and if yu were lucky to be let in she would embarrase yu infront of everone but overall she was good MAKE SURE TO DO EVERY ASSIGNMENT and READ the chapters
She will give all the resources to pass the class.The rest is up to you.She very intelligent and confident.I would recommend her if you like to learn something!
A very good prof. :)
I love her . She is just the best teacher ever . She is awesome ,intelligent and wise . She was born to be a teacher. If I could take her class again , I would definitely take it .??????????????
She's the best professor and person ever. I wish if I can have her in my life circle. You can't get enough of her. She's intelligent, smart, helpful, and many other things you'll see. If she's available for your course she's your prof.
I expect to be taught the material by the professor. I learned that this professor does not actual do that, and instead each student is assigned a chapter, then they teach the lesson to the other students. The prof gave out a study guide for the midterm, but then asked completely random questions no one had ever seen. Overall awful. A total waste.
this professor wasn't the best professor. thought this class would be easy, turned out to be one of the hardest classes at bmcc. she relied by the textbook too much and the final/ presentation was the hardest part. her tests are super hard! deff a hard grader. if you're willing to work your butt off than take her but take someone else if anything
Laerned a lot from Dr. Zukic. hard class if you skip on readings. come to class because she'll take off points if you are late or absent. and if she sees you texting you'll lose participation points. she's funny. just don't text in class.
she is amazing. you need to work hard but you learn a lot with her.
She's insightful and passionate. She practices activism through her own research and performance art in her personal life and it's as if she treats her classes the same way. She truly believes that she can make her students into active members of society who challenge ourselves and others. I believe in her think that she achieves this.
The beeeeeeesssssssstttttttt professor in the whole planet!!! I took Pr.Zukic on my first semester. Right now I'm in my fourth...so I have a lot to compare her with. Highly recommended!!!!!
Zukic was a great professor who care for her students. Yes the class was challenging but you learn a lot. I would definitely recommend her!
SHE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER ! Easy class and fun class !!! love her
Great professor, however a very tough grader. It would help if she was clearer on what she wants you to do to get the best grade instead of an average grade which most of my colleagues received.
Professor Zukic is an amazing professor, and is very intelligent. She will work with you, and encourage you to be a great speaker. Everything is in the syllabus, her book cost me $4.00 on amazon. You will not regret taking her class unless you are lazy and full of excuses to not work
She was one of my best professors I have ever have. She is really friendly and close to us. There are many speeches that give you the chance to improve your public speaking skill
She was rude... Always embarrassing students when they give speech... Dare to come late she will humiliate you in from of everybody... Prof Ricci is far way the best speech teacher in bmcc
Professor Zukic is one of the most passionate professors at BMCC! When you show effort as a student she definitely recognizes and appreciates all of your potential! Her assignments and tests aren't easy, but if you apply yourself you are sure to do well and she will notice your effort! I loved her, very sweet, caring and smart professor!
Overall acceptable quality in Community College
Prof. Zukic is amazing! She is fair and rewards hard work. She just wants to see you trying. She made what was an 8am class fun. Highly recommended.
Professor Zukic was so sweet and truly loves what she does! She is amazing and you will learn a lot from her. Her mass media class opens your eyes to so much you were blind to before! I highly recommend her and you MUST read and her tests are NO JOKE !!
Even she gave us a lot of things to work, i liked her a lot! You go to class and do your work you should be alright!
Zukic is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject she teaches. She provides real life examples to make abstract theoretical concepts more understandable. She's super sweet and personable but make no mistake- your textbook for this class should become your new best friend if you don't want to fail the tests she makes.
Professor Zukic is a cool teacher. Do what she said in the class, you will be fine. But, if you want to get an A grade, you need to show your hard work.
Follow what she said and your speech will improve from 01% to 99% . I was afraid and nervous before a speech. However, Thanks to her, my speeches are better than the first time I did in her class. Remember to write down your notes in her class and the key is practice ! . Use your own tools, such as, your camera and film yourself when you practice
I took Prof. Zukic Spring of 2013. She is pretty good speech professor. She's nice and sincere and can really help you out with outlining your speeches. I would recommend her. Try to pick interesting and unique topics for your speeches. She dislikes the same type of speeches on: abortion, euthanasia, & female genital mutilation. Take her and pass.
Trust me, drop her class if you have the chance. Nothing she teaches will benefit you in any way and she's an insanely hard grader for absolutely no reason.
I didn't care for her method of "teaching" at all, she teaches straight from the book. The review sheets were long but still the tests had stuff not on there. The tests are hard and about very vague things not even covered in class. She's smart but also came off as condescending and always was complaining about something.
Read assigned texts and articles carefully. There is a lot of heavy theory in her teaching but she takes the time to explain the difficult language. She is a tough grader. Go to her office hours. She is more approachable and gives you additional time if you need clarification. Don't miss class and dont be late or she may mark you absent. She's ok
Professor Zukic takes her job very seriously. She teaches with intentions of creating leaders. She is amazing and by the book, she is also flexible and strives to help her students become better public speakers. Very professional, well educated, and doesn't take any bs.
Prof. zukic is amazing. she really cares about her students and loves what she does. she has a very clear grading policy, and getting an A in class is easy if you show up to class everyday on time, and you do your work. Her are not always hard, but some takes time to do, which she gives you enough time to complete your work.
My confident level was very low before this class, she helped my boost it up. She's amazing. you are never scared to give a speech in front of her class. she gives you confidence to go up, and gives back feedback about your speech.
Took her mass media course during a summer class, which meant very little time, but she's funny, easy going, relatable, and caring, which made the class very enjoyable. I only regret that it was a summer course, so we were on the clock. I recommend her if you're taking Mass media.
She is a serious professor, and Mass Media is not an easy subject to understand. However, She is very understanding and open person, she helped me to recover my self confidence for final speech and encouraged me to study better. The reason I passed this class is only her teaching style. Highly recommended m/
She's the best.
Such a great professor. Gives great feedback on the speeches. We had 5 speeches to do. I am glad I take her class. Just do your work and try your best and she will pass you.
Tough grader
if you are thinking about taking her dont, she is a very hard grader and effort doesn't count with her. She doesn't even teach she just makes you read and then expects you to understand.
Professor Zukic is a tough grader, but fair. She is super caring, but reminds us that grades are ours to earn, not hers to give. I earned a solid B this semester. Work hard from the beginning of the semester and don't skip class and you will do ok. Don't be late to class, you will lose points .
Professor Zukic makes you work for your grade, but she is one of the easiest professors that I have had. She grades you solely on your speeches and your participation. The only bad thing is if you are late, you will loose points but it is very easy to gain it back of you ace the speeches. I would love to take her again in the near future!
If your goal is to really learn, this is your Professor. She knows her field best, and her feedback are really inspirational
This is the best professor so far I have met. She is an expert in her field, and those people who complain about her is because they didn't do the work. She gives you very specific directions of how to get your work done, do this and you'll get an A. Oh, and don't be late!
Dr. Zukic is there to help you. You can ask her questions if you need help. Pay attention to what she asks of you, (follow the structures of the speech), read when you are supposed to and simply practice! She makes everyone feel SUPER comfortable to stand up and deliver a speech. Great/specific feedback. Class is not hard, I promise. Take her :)
This teacher has favorites. She also doesnt count effort when youve done the work but not in HER way. She also just expects you to understand everything and when you ask to explain she says to read the chapter.
the hardest class I have taken at bmcc, but dr. zukic will sit with you long after the class is over, answer your questions and help you understand the theory. go to her office hours to get clarification on class concepts. the book is dense. she's also funny.
She expects you to give your best and she will help you with whatever you need. Be professional, respectful and show up. You have 3 or 4 speeches throughout the semester and some papers that will be graded. She's caring and prepares her students to professional life. Would def take her again.
Dr. Zukic is a knowledgeable and endearing. She creates a good learning environment and supports, encourages classmates to support each-other. She's honest and straightforward, sometimes blunt, but more often attentive and caring. If you have decent attendance and do the work according to the assignment you'll pass. It's not that hard. Trust me.
Professor Zukic takes her job very seriously and grades just as seriously, she does not really care if you put effort into something or even did it correctly so long as you did not do it "her way". She does not give you your grades and she also does not give feedback.
Dr. Zukic is a true college professor. She is not here to coddle you but prepare you for the real world. Do what she asks and you will get a A. Don't come late, don't be rude. Be clear and concise and speak with belief in your own words. The work is not bad 3-4 speeches and 2 papers. I know it's scary but if you listen to her it's less frightening.
She doesn't like to be challenged. She is some what of a bully if you challenge her about you grade. She is a hard grader but overall she is a good teacher
This was the best class I have ever taken, if you show up are respectful and dedicated yourself to her class you will pass with flying colors.
PLEASE dont take this professor. Youd think this was a graduate level course. Her test reviews are useless, half of whats on the review sheet is never on the exams. Not only do you have to fear her exams, but her final project as well. It is a 15 page research paper with 7 scholar sources. It shouldnt be 15 pages. She expects way too much.
Good Professor. Interesting Class. She is a tough grader and be prepared to write a 10- 15 pages at the end of the semester. Do the work and particpate and you will get a good grade.
I have already taken two courses with Dr. Zukic, and I affirm that she is a gift to BMCC. The best teacher I've ever had in my life, I took her intercultural relationship and mass media classes. Her classes are not easy, and it requires a lot of commitment and dedication, but it really prepares you to follow an academic life.
I initially took this class for requirement purposes but Professor Z really chose challenging readings. The weekly writings and readings helped open my mind to many elements in the media. I was able to hold conversations about the difference between sexism and feminism which blew my mind. She's flexible with time and able to help and support you.
I'm convinced these reviews are fake. For a 100 level class I've never received so many papers in my entire life. A 10 page paper MINIMUM was assigned as a final research paper... this class was not even listed as writing intensive- IT SHOULD'VE BEEN! I already filled my writing intensive requirement!!!! DO NOT TAKE!!!!!!
She always gave helpful feedback and was always there if I needed help. We had to do a lot of writing and if it wasn't for her clear instructions it definitely would've been tougher.
Took it Fall 2021 & it's asynchronous, she graded very fairly and according to the rubric so FOLLOW IT because that is how you pass. She will help you so ASK if u are confused. There is a lot of writing, DB every week, 2 exam & a 15 page paper at the end which is easy if you follow the outline. I did not buy the textbook I downloaded it in pdf.
U r going to learn about Marxism, feminism, race, gender, activism, political bias stuff. A 10 page research page. She takes points for everything. Or you write too much, or don't write, or you didn't follow her exact instructions, the instructions are not very clear. I would not take her, tough grader, and the course is hard.
Save your time and energy. Harsh grader. Ridiculous 15 page final.
Her class was a pain in my ***. I wouldnt choose this professor again. If your all about that work ethic stuff go for it. Just be ready to work your *** off. Its literally a communications class. Youre expected to write a lot.
You had to read a full chapter every week plus weekly homework to go with it. Tests are unreasonably hard and and she's a tough grader both on homework and your paper. Gets oddly political in class and alienates certain students just to make a point. You could not pay me to take this class again.
The readings are challenging but she will explain and clarify until you understand. She doesn't take attendance. She leaves it up to the students to decide how much participation they want. Fair grader. Eye opening course.
You get out what you put in. Get ready to work.
This professor is terrible. No study material !!! The requirements for the 10 page paper is ridiculous. Even with a writing coach your work is still poor. This class is so stressful it makes you just want to give up on school.
Difficult class. You will be deducted points if your homework answers do not lean toward the "correct" political affiliation (even if you follow the rubric). You could follow the instructions, get a poor grade over politics, and only get a sentence of feedback. The reading and work due each week are disheartening. Be ready for that final paper!
I took 3 classes with Zukic and this one was the hardest. Come to office hours and ask questions. She helps you but you must be prepared to work. She writes strong recommendation letters (for NYU) if you do well.
Great class about the politics od mass media. Lots od work, but she is helpful and available. Come to office hours and ask questions if you don't understand.
Learned so much in this semester. She will help you. Writes the best recommendations letters if you do well in class.
The professor is knowledgeable about the material and cares about the topic and her students' success. That said, I found her grading inconsistent, and the feedback was rarely helpful. If you reach out privately, though, she is very helpful. Her late policy has ZERO flexibility. I got the feeling she is better at teaching synchronous courses.
Save yourself and don't take this or any other class with Mrs Zukic. They will give you an F for a single missing assignment even if everything else is done. Extremely and unnecessarily political and will adjust your grade based on how much your opinion matches her own. The course felt like being brainwashed. Never again.
Follow the syllabus. She is very good and helpful. Ask questions and if you cant meet deadline ask her for extra time before deadline. she is cool
I love her she is nice. But a little tough grader but all over she's nice you just have to be extra careful with your work cause she doesn't accept any resubmitted work or any extra credits. No late work.
I feel like I didn't learn anything. All the class we just read a book and give essays about each chapter. She is very strict and she wants you to talk deeply about everything. She don't give extra credit or any opportunity gif you miss a DB. I think she don't have consideration and sometimes very rude with her emails reply.
Prof Zukic is patient and will help you understand difficult material but you must participate. I asked questions and meeting times and she was patient and answered my questions and motivated me to keep going. Zukic is strict but she helps you.
The professor is knowledgeable but can be strict on deadlines and political leanings. Engage with the material, use office hours, and leverage resources like Unstuck ai to succeed. It's a challenging course, but doable if you put in the work.
Be prepared to read 20+ pages chapters every weeks for her discussion boards. The mountain of work is crazy. The chapters in the textbook are complicated to understand. She is a tough grader. Her midterms are essay questions she wants you to proove that you understand the theory and explain without summarizing the chapter.
Would not take again. It's almost impossible to understand her Brightspace structure since she randomizes where everything is. Lots of reading and unnecessary work to not actually be taught anything, and her grading is subjective. On a DB your work is right, but suddenly it's wrong on an exam. It's not super hard, but I would take someone else.
Not the easiest class. Readings are hard but she will help. Whenever I asked to meet and talk Zukic met me and explained whatever questions. Just take initiative and wantto learn. She's ok and chill. And she don't care if you don't.
Dr. Sukic is an amazing professor! She provides very clear guidelines for every assignment + very good feedback. The content in the book itself was easy to follow and relevant, especially since living in NYC we already interact with people of many backgrounds.I recommend anybody needing a writing intensive to give this one a shot, fav class so far.
This professor ruined my perfect 4 GPA. She was too way to strict when she was grading and didn't give you any changes to try again or do some extra credits which is feel is unfair. I took this class because my advisor told me to do it but it was the biggest mistake. Take other elective if you don't want to ruin your GPA.
Horrible professor and very strict about late work. Does not explain the assignment properly and wants full blown essays for the discussion post. Would not take this teacher ever again pick someone else. Feedback barely explains what you need to fix and does not allow you to makeup any assignments. Grade will mess up your gpa.
Took Zukic for three classes this semester, intercultural, media, and gender. Love her. Strict with the deadlines, but talk to her ahead of the time and she is reasonable. She will make you rewrite anything AI written. Or she says she's disappointed and won't bother with rewrites or grading you down because we cheat ourselves in the end. Ouch.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
70%
Textbook Required
20%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.06 avg changeRatings by Course
245
5.0
(1)102102
5.0
(1)SPEE102
5.0
(1)SPE51A
5.0
(1)SPECH102
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SPEE100
5.0
COMM245
5.0
GWS100
4.5
COM255
4.1
SPE245
3.9