3.2

Ray-Lynn Snowden

Communication - University of North Georgia - Gainesville

3.2
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

35

4

19

3

27

2

25

1

9

What Students Say

I have taken her for several comm classes

COMM3250 - 3.0 rating

Possibly the worst professor I've ever had

COMM1101 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (2)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 9 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
C: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Get ready to read (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Graded by few things (1)
Lecture heavy (1)
Tough grader (1)
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Ratings by Course

COMM101

5.0

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COMM4100

5.0

(1)

INTROTOCOMM

4.5

(2)

SPEECH

4.0

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COMM110

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

SPEECH

4.0

COMM110

4.0

COMMM1100

4.0

PSYC1101

4.0

COMM4100

4.0

Reviews (115)
1.0
5.0
COMM1100
May 25, 2004

No Comments

4.0
3.0
COMM1101
Sep 6, 2004

Seems hard, but if you do your work and pay attention its easy. She knows what she's doing!!

4.0
4.0
SPEECH
Oct 1, 2004

She is a character. Strong Femenist. Don't use men as examples and speak correctly when it comes to saying he/she

5.0
2.0
COMM101
Nov 23, 2004

Her class was great. I was able to exempt the final exam. Plus, the mid-term wasn't that bad.

4.0
4.0
COMM1100
Dec 26, 2004

She may be a little hard, but she is an excellent professor. I feel that she has helped me become a better public speaker, overall. She is helpful. Like I wrote earlier, she is difficult but she tells you EXACTLY what she wants.

5.0
2.0
COMM
Jan 11, 2005

Helped me be a better public speaker.

2.0
2.0
COMM1100
Feb 20, 2005

I did not like her class. She prolongs class to hear herself speak.

4.0
3.0
COMM1100
Feb 21, 2005

She is ver annoying and I'm glad that it's over. Her grading scale is crazy and she is rather boring.

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
Feb 22, 2005

I did not like her teaching style... I would not recommend her to anyone taking this class.

3.0
4.0
COMM1100
Feb 23, 2005

she reviews each chapter but doesnt teach. I dont reccommend her

2.0
4.0
COMM1100
Grade: C
Feb 24, 2005

she reminds me of phoebe on friends. Imagine having that as a teacher. (not a good thing)

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Feb 26, 2005

I’m not particularly fond of public speaking, but I found her class a pleasant experience. As long as you take good chapter notes, provide interesting speeches and have well organized paperwork, you should do fine. Prepare for essays on tests!

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Mar 10, 2005

She wasn't horrible. She really enjoys what she teaches, and it shows. Class is easy, midterm was lovely. Just be prepared in class by defining terms and answering questions from the chapters, and practice your speech before you give it. Speaking is scary, but you only give 3. Be sure to show up.

1.0
4.0
COMM1100
Mar 23, 2005

She is a horrible teacher. A bit crazy too. She talks loud and gets mood swings.

1.0
3.0
COMM1100
Apr 3, 2005

This teacher favors the women.

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
May 17, 2005

I liked her class. I taught that it was easier and she works with students that are nervous about public speaking. It isan easy class if you do your speech outline well and the midterm wasn´t hard. You ahould also take speech in the summer because is shorter and easier.

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jun 6, 2005

She discriminates against the handicapped that "disrupt" her system. I have Diabetes and have minor things to do to treat the illness. She said, "I'm not happy with it, but OK!" Then said, "try to keep it to a minimum!" Like I can just decide not to treat myself! Dropped the class after the first day,today. Be Smart Take Someone Else For Speech!

3.0
1.0
COMM1101
Grade: A+
Jul 1, 2005

Shes crazy. Her grading scale is not fair. She goes over all the chapters but doesnt test on most of the material. She favors girls! She constantly picks on all the boys. She yells sometimes when she talks. If you want a teacher whos butt has to be constantly kissed take her class....I took it in may and I dont reccomend her for any time!

3.0
4.0
COMM1101
Jul 25, 2005

Ms. Snowden dosn't take any crap. She has her favorites, I happen to be one of them so I can't complain. If you kiss her butt you will get a good grade. The test are EXTREMLY easy but sje grades tough on the speeches. I wouldn't recomend her unless you are a woman and do well in school and it shows. It's a gurranteed A if you are.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2005

Awsome!!!! If you want to learn as opposed to just getting by, you will enjoy Ms. Snowden's class. She's not easy, but she is fair. She is NOT biased. You get what you earn, and earn what you get!!!! The class is fun and informative.

5.0
1.0
COMM1100
Jul 31, 2005

Professor Snowden was an assest to my educational experience at Gainesville College. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about communications and speech. Prof. Snowden was professional, curtious, fair and had the upmost concern for ALL her students. Prof. Snowden is by far my most favorite Prof. at G'ville College. A+ Thank you!

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Aug 1, 2005

GREAT TEACHER!! She is very inspiring. I didn't like speech and now I LOVE IT!!I am even thinking about a Communication minor. Her exams do cover a lot of chapters but since we go over those chapters in class, as long as you keep up with the reading you'll do fine. Thanks Professor Snowden, you're great!!!

1.0
5.0
COMM
Aug 22, 2005

DIDN'T LIKE HER. SHE IS COCKY AND SHE IS TOO LOUD.

2.0
4.0
COMM1101
Sep 15, 2005

Rude, loud, nasal voice. Favors females.

5.0
5.0
COMM1100
Sep 29, 2005

Everyone says she prefers women, but i took her during the summer and the class itself wasnt easy, but as long as you come to class, and do what she tells you to do then you shouldnt have a prob getting an A. As I did.

5.0
4.0
INTROTOCOMM
Oct 20, 2005

First of all, it's not true Prof. Snowden treats males different from females. I'm a male, worked hard and got an A. Prof. Snowden is intelligent and funny. She did give about the most thorough test I've ever had. We delivered three speeches. If you are nervous about giving speeches, please take Prof. Snowden, she understands.Excellent teacher

2.0
4.0
COMM1100
Nov 3, 2005

Extremly rude and unhelpful. ATTENDANCE POLLICY!!!!

3.0
5.0
COMM1100
Nov 9, 2005

No Comments

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
Nov 9, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
INTROTOCOMM
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2005

She is easy if you do the work. I did well in her class. She will not remind you when you have a test coming up so beware of that. If she likes you then you most likely will have a good grade if not then work extra hard! I think everyone has a fair chance in her class! It isn't as scary as you think!

3.0
2.0
COMM1100
Nov 26, 2005

has mood swings!!!! can be fun sometimes. she LOVES her show dogs(weird!!!!) but is an easy class. Better attend though, b/c she requires attendence. it's a sin to skip!

5.0
3.0
COMM1101
Jan 3, 2006

The class is very focused and beneficial. You will get out of the teaching what you put into your preparation. Professor Snowden is not a man hater, she will teach you not to have a gender bias. Overall an awesome class, working for your grade in this class WILL make you a better speaker!

3.0
2.0
COMM1111
Jan 10, 2006

she gave me a B when I mada an A on every speech one B and a 79 and she said all the grades are alll weighted equal so she screwed me over. I think

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
Mar 30, 2006

shes picks her favorites. especially if she had them before.

1.0
5.0
COMM1101
Apr 1, 2006

Just because we're taking an intro comm class doesn't mean we're going to be great speakers and get into it. I wish this class wasn't required. It's a waste of time and tuition $$. She is too excited about this class and expects you to be the same. Don't take her.

3.0
3.0
COMM1101
May 1, 2006

If you prepare for your speeches and pratice them you will do well giving them. I do not care for the group projects because you have to meet outside of class time to work on them and every attending school there is so scattered.

2.0
3.0
COMM1101
Nov 1, 2006

SHE IS VERY COLD. SHE WON'T LET YOU IN HER CLASS ROOM IF YOU ARE LATE. THIS IS ONLY ONE OF THE EXAMPLES OF HOW SHE ACTS AS IF HER STUDENTS ARE CHILDREN. SHE OFTEN TALKS IN A CONDESENDING TONE AND SEEMS TO LIKE FEMALE STUDENTS AND HATE THOSE THAT ARE MALES. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!

2.0
5.0
COMM1100
Mar 13, 2007

very hard and hard to please, not a very good attitude either

5.0
3.0
COMM1101
Mar 17, 2007

Dr. Snowden is a brilliant professor, and instructs very well. As a non-trad student, I can say that her class is run like the real world...effort is not optional. She takes the subject matter seriously, and not to be taken for an easy A. If you're just trying to fll the req, take someone else. If you seek to improve yourself, take Snowden

4.0
5.0
COMM1100
Apr 4, 2007

She has her favorites. She's a good teacher, just dont get on her bad side, she'll never stop picking on you, and not in a good way.

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
May 3, 2007

Shes a good teacher. She made me feel better about giving speeches. She can be rude at times, but i think its just part of her personality. Overall, the class was pretty easy. Just make sure that you are prepared for class everyday or she will make you feel crappy =)

4.0
4.0
COMM110
Jun 4, 2007

She picks favorites. Re-think every question you ask, because if she thinks it is dumb at all she will make you feel incredibly stupid. Try and find answers before you ask. Don't be late, she wont like you. She can be rude, but I also think it is just part of her personality. She definetly knows what she is teaching though. Make sure you prepared.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jul 10, 2007

If she likes you, you can greatly enjoy this class. On the other hand, If she does not like you, you WILL dread her class. We got along so for me the class was just fine, challenging but a good course.

1.0
3.0
COMM1100
Oct 18, 2007

She is...crazy. I dreaded going to class because it was not enjoyable at all. She is very biased and gets mad if you ask questions. She also grades speeches harshly.

4.0
2.0
COMM1101
Nov 6, 2007

She's okay. Very knowledgable about giving speeches. Always very enthusiastic, and will wake you up in the morning. As for speeches, all you have to do is make sure you do everything on the syllabus and not completely forget your speech, then you shouldn't have much to worry about.

3.0
4.0
COMM1101
Nov 6, 2007

Good teacher. Not the easiest class though.

3.0
4.0
COMM1100
Nov 12, 2007

worst teacher ever not good at all!!!!!!!!! my advice if u have this calss would be to drop it and get another teacher. grades speeches very harshly. doesn't seem to care about her students point of view. overall a horrible teacher

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Nov 29, 2007

She is very strict about attendace and she is a very hard grader on the speeches.

2.0
5.0
COMM1101
Mar 9, 2008

Terrible, boring, and she loves drama.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jun 3, 2008

Excellent teacher! I really enjoyed her class more than I was expecting to. She will make you a better public speaker. Two thumbs up! I'd highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jul 24, 2008

Excellent Teacher! Take Ms Snowden she will show you how to master public speaking and how to improve your dyadic and small group comm as well! Money well spent!

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Jul 26, 2008

She is a great teacher, and I loved her class.I was so nervous on the first day of class,but she is very nice.She loves to teach, and she is always willing to help you.I highly highly recommend you to take this class if you want to be a great public speaker. You will definitely gain your confidence after this class.

2.0
5.0
COMM1101
Aug 1, 2008

hated this class! i dont recommend her at all! shes so dramatic! grades speeches harshly! she expects everyone to be a great public speaker and if you are not the best at it you will not do good in her class!

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Aug 4, 2008

She is very nice teacher,and she loves to teach. She always gives motivation how we can become a great public speaker. she also gives 1 or 2 extra credits assignments which help to boost our grades. She is always ready to help students.Two thumbs up...I highly recommend to take her class if you wann to be a great speaker.

4.0
4.0
COMM1100
Aug 12, 2008

I did not like her at all. She was pretty strict and required very specific details. It was not a fun class at all. Get someone else.

5.0
5.0
COMM1101
Aug 15, 2008

I really enjoyed the class and the professor.

3.0
5.0
COMM1100
Aug 19, 2008

She has a law degree!!! BEWARE!!! She demands a lot and is not easy to work with or to pass!

4.0
5.0
COMM1100
Sep 4, 2008

Dr. Snowden must have written all the good comments on here because there isn't much positive to say at all. And, this is coming from a 4.0 nerd who loves school abnormally. ;) She routinely assaults people's dignity and brags daily of her law degree. ~rolling eyes~ She is rude as mess, harsh and abrasive. Beware going into this class!!!!!

4.0
4.0
COMM1101
Sep 8, 2008

I don't know what you guys be smoking, she's a good teacher. You just don't know how to be a good student.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Oct 15, 2008

Do not be late! Overall she is a nice lady. She grades harshly on speeches so do well. Midterm and final are easy. If you want to learn to speech well take her because you WILL be a good public speecher after this class. If you want an easy A take someone else. You can get an A but not an easy A! I Recommend!!

5.0
4.0
COMM1100
Oct 30, 2008

She was a great professor! Made COMM bearable & she really takes the fear out of giving speeches in front of people. She also knows what's she's talking about!

5.0
1.0
COMM1100
Jan 4, 2009

Great professor for human communications. All her speeches are under 7 minutes unlike the other professors. She is hard to deal with if absent, but just don't miss class. Test are really easy if you listen in class and go over the outlines in front of the chapter. Loves humor and odd topics so get creative in your speeches if you have the chance.

2.0
3.0
COMM1101
Jan 8, 2009

SNOWDEN was HORRID!! I have never had a prof who insulted his/her students. Durning the semester she called me stupid to my face while I was trying to receive help on a speech. She's verey picky about speech topics and literally gave me a death stare durnging my first speech. she made me very uncomforable. I hated her.

2.0
4.0
COMMM1100
Jan 8, 2009

honestly this is the worst teacher that i have ever had. Snowden knows the materail.. and has her oh so important law degree which she rudely rubs in your face. Tests easy speeches hard because Snowden is very particular on topics and grades on how well she liked it not the hard work you did. Noconcerderation for feelings. DON'T TAKE HER!

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jan 11, 2009

Absolutly horrible!Taking her class made me very knowledgable in the material, however she was difficult to deal with.Very particular! More concerned with topic choice that work that went into the speech.Picks favorites!Don't be late, or miss classes.RUDE! Has no respect for students! Talks her about personal problems during conferences.DO NOT TAKE

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jan 11, 2009

Absolutly horrible!Taking her class made me very knowledgable in the material, however she was difficult to deal w/.Very particular! More concerned with topic choice that work that went into the speech.Picks favorites!Don't be late, or miss classes.RUDE! Has no respect for students! Talks her about personal problems during conferences.DO NOT TAKE!

5.0
5.0
COMM1100
Mar 30, 2009

She really likes to hear herself talk. She is one of those professors where she wants you to be writing every single thing she says down. If you listen, come to class, and pay attention it's really not that hard though. Just don't be late, and make sure your phone is off! Oh, and she is an alabama fan.

1.0
5.0
COMM1100
Apr 1, 2009

If you see this woman run for your life

4.0
5.0
COMM1100
Apr 20, 2009

Prof. Snowden, while a proficient teacher, is very rude, biased and difficult to work with. Attendance is mandatory and if you're unwilling to attend everyday, or take notes, then I suggest you find another professor for this subject.

5.0
4.0
COMM1100
Apr 30, 2009

Great Teacher!! She is scary at first, but toward the end of the semester she became real nice! She gives you all the information you need to know and you are not "flying blind" throughout the semester. Attendance is madatory, but not a problem. Great teacher, learn a lot, and you get the grade you work for.

3.0
5.0
COMM1100
May 4, 2009

DO NOT TAKE HER! Shes rude. She smiles when she is saying mean things. She says she will help you but if you ask her a questions she acts like your stupid and doesnt fully explain herself. I would not take her again! I was going to drop but this course is required. She has like 50 topics that are banned so its hard to come up w/a speech

2.0
4.0
COMM1101
May 7, 2009

GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN. Insults students constantly, if you miss one day she will embarass you. I dropped this class for another one because she is ridiculous.

5.0
5.0
COMM1100
May 8, 2009

After reading some of these ratings, you must be the ones who don't really want to learn anything & whine about every class in which you have to work. I learned a lot from Dr. Snowden. She is not easy, expects personal discipline, and YES you need to go to class. Isn't that why you are going to college? I got an A because I applied myself.

3.0
5.0
COMM1101
Jun 2, 2009

If you dont like giving speeches or have speech anxiety do not take her!! Hardest grader ever! Unless you speak like Obama you will not do good. If you have speech anxiety she doesn't care and she will grade harshly!!

3.0
5.0
COMM1100
Jun 4, 2009

DON NOT TAKE HER! She was my first college teacher and I hated every minute of it. She's fake and thinks she's the most awesome person in the world. She's not, she's drives a minivan. She embarrasses you in front of the class and if she doesn"t like you, YOU WILL READ EVERY DAY IN CLASS. (and her hands are as stiff as cardboard!!!)

3.0
5.0
COMM1100
Jul 20, 2009

she is awful!! i had her and lost 10 points on my final grade for not going to class 6 times so in other words attendance is mandatory! her class is hard and shes mean will embarass u annd if ur speaches arent exactly like the syllabus good luck! DO NOT TAKE HER SHE IS TERRIBLE!!

4.0
4.0
COMM1100
Jul 30, 2009

Yes this class challenges you. But you are a speaker when you leave. I saw mass improvement in all of our speaking ability at the end. It is a valuable class for your future. she wants you to be the best you can.

3.0
5.0
COMM1101
Nov 1, 2009

She means business when you step foot in her classroom. Made mostly C's on every speech. She does like to embarrass you in front of her class. Make sure and do good on the final and the group speech. One time she wouldn't let me piss during class because her lecture was so "important". However, she is a really nice lady outside of class.

4.0
4.0
COMM1100
Dec 14, 2009

she is a great teacher in many ways but still lacks in, ironically, communication skills with some personality types.look past the bull and she is a valuable tool to achieving success.i busted my back side trying and received "A's" on most individual work ended up with a "b" because of another stupid group project.

2.0
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COMM1100
Jan 5, 2010

she isn't too bad until the last few weeks of the semester then she grades your last 2 speeches really really hard. i think my grade droppes about 7 points in the last 2 and a half weeks

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Apr 3, 2010

GREAT TEACHER! Very helpful when you have questions. Showing up to class is very important though. I got an "A" on every speech, so its not a hard class if you show up with your book and notebook eveytime, otherwise she will call you out and embarrass you. NOT A CLASS FOR SLACKERS. just do what she asks you too, and you will enjoy yourseld

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Apr 28, 2010

I really don't understand where the negatice comments are coming from. She is a great professor who helps you when you need it. She grades fair, I made A's on all my speeches but she takes ten points off if you are not there the day of your speech. You only have 3 speeches which is great compared to others who give speeches every week.

4.0
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COMM1100
May 3, 2010

She is very straight forward and if she doesn't like you, you will know it real quick. Go to class, suck up a little, give good speeches and you will do just fine. Speeches aren't graded harshly on delivery, but more on how you write it.

5.0
1.0
COMM1100
May 5, 2010

I don't know why people bash this teacher so much! She is awesome, informational, and if you listen to her instructions you will make an A. Awesome class! I learned a lot! Even written exams are easy if you pay attention! I highly recomend her COMM1100 class. If you can't make an A it is because you didn't do everything that was clearly explained!

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
May 12, 2010

She's not hard at all! She's very straight forward, but she'll help you out when you need to make up things or have an exam. If you buy the text book, and just barely listen in class, you'll do well. I missed two months of class and still passed, she helped me out a lot!

3.0
4.0
COMM1100
Sep 29, 2010

Her classes aren't boring and she's overall a very nice lady. However, she doesn't take into consideration people with speech anxiety. Just had my first speech and worked my butt off.. i only got an 80. Makes you feel like you did the work for nothing and it's not appreciated.

4.0
3.0
COMM1100
Dec 2, 2010

Not the nicest professor. I found her tests difficult. You will need the book, if she see's you don't have your book, she will call you out. Take notes. Speeches are clearly laid out of what she expects, and she doesn't grade too hard. I made one A and two B's.

5.0
3.0
COMM1100
Dec 11, 2010

She is a pretty good teacher, she does not shut up though. She is pretty fair with her grading though, I got 2 B's and an A on speeches, the midterm and final were tough though. Always have your book though and do NOT get up to go to the bathroom in class, she will ask you to leave for the day in a very belittling way.

5.0
3.0
COMM1101
Dec 19, 2010

Professor Snowden is a really good teacher. She is a bit old school, but she is passionate about the subject. Her enthusiasm is contagious. This may not be the class for an easy "A", but you will leave being able to write and deliver a good speech.

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
Jan 10, 2011

Didn't even make it through the first day of class before becoming annoyed... Knew I would be dropping her asap. Not allowed to leave the room.. Felt like I was in grade school again.

2.0
4.0
COMM1100
Feb 1, 2011

The speeches are easy to do but all of the other stuff that is done in class makes you want to go insane. There is mandatory attendence of sitting through her lectures which are so boring all you want to do is sleep. Not to mention an extremly hard midterm and final. If possible take another professor.

3.0
2.0
COMM1100
Feb 9, 2011

Not a bad professor overall, she seems a little fake happy at times. You can't use the bathroom if you need to. She seems to treat the students like middle schoolers in that reguard. 3 speeches and 2 tests.

4.0
5.0
COMM1100
Jul 29, 2011

You will learn a LOT about communications, she is very smart, but you'll have to work your arse off for an A. You also have to suck up, or she won't like you. She calls people out in front of everyone and will laugh in your face if you say something she thinks is dumb. Don't get up during class. If she doesn't like you, it will be harder.

2.0
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COMM1100
Aug 15, 2011

Couldn't stand this class. Super strict.

4.0
2.0
COMM1100
Aug 25, 2011

She's not a hard teacher if you show up to class and pay some attention, write your speeches, and look over the material for the midterm - it's not hard! Do not get on her bad side though. People are pretty harsh on here, but she's not that bad.

2.0
4.0
PSYC1101
Sep 6, 2011

Worst professor I had so far in college. She will talk to you like you're the dumbest person in the world. Avoid her at all costs!

3.0
2.0
COMM1100
Oct 17, 2011

I would recommend not taking her. she is very hateful and doesn't care about anything you say. she picks favorites and you can tell. she is awful & hard to follow in anything she talks about. she didn't tell us about the midterm until the day before; DONT TAKE HER!

3.0
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COMM1100
Oct 28, 2011

5th grade style rules. Loves to hear the sound of her voice. Teaching is not her forte. I'd have been more inclined to participate in her lectures would she have had a sense of common manners to not single students out. Isolating a group of students and treating the rest like grey matter breeds contempt. DON TAKE HER!!!

2.0
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COMM1100
Nov 16, 2011

She is very two faced it seems one second she will love you and the next she will make you feel stupid in front of the class. It is bad enough that you have to make speeches but she makes fun of people during group discussions! I do not agree with her way of teaching AT ALL!

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Nov 20, 2011

She is not nearly as bad as people are making her out to be. The tests are really easy if you know the vocabulary. She doesn't grade hard on the speeches if you put a little bit of effort into it. I only made a B in this class because I wrote my speeches the night before, which was stupid. She will call you out if you don't bring your book.

5.0
2.0
COMM1100
Nov 20, 2011

I think the people who gave her negative ratings did it right after they gave their first speech. I would've given her a negative rating after my first speech only because I got a low B on my speech because I was nervous. The rest of my speeches went over well. She grades SO fairly it isn't even funny.

3.0
3.0
COMM1100
Dec 7, 2011

Although she comes off very rude, and its hard to deal with sometimes. She tells you exactly what she wants in your speeches, and if you do it you'll get an A. I received an A this semester, but it took a lot of hard work and completion of ALL the extra credit made available.

3.0
3.0
COMM1101
Dec 18, 2011

Nice lady in class... But rude durning her office hours. Her speech grading is very easy and fair, and her tests are easy. She does do alot of calling on people in class, but as long as you do the assignment you are good.

5.0
2.0
COMM1101
Mar 26, 2012

She really knows her stuff and can help you become a much better speaker. She gives great tips and grading is fair because she tells you ahead of time what she will grade on. Its just her negative, and at times, rude, attitude that people cant stand.

2.0
3.0
COMM1100
Dec 4, 2012

Snowden. Fairly interesting teacher, and somewhat clear. She either hates you or loves you. 3 speeches. 2 tests. Tests are all on the review portions of the end of each chapter. Her lectures have nothing to do with the book, OR the tests she gives. MOST unapproachable professor I've ever had. If you have a question, you're screwed. Ask a friend.

2.0
4.0
COMM1100
Feb 13, 2013

Her grading is inconsistent for a particular group of individuals. Many will say her grading is easy, for some yes but others no. Rude, inconsistent, and above all takes everything to extremes. If you can take this course online.

2.0
4.0
COMM1101
Nov 8, 2013

As an intro class she takes it way to seriously and does not grade everyone equal. She does not like to answer questions, and makes people feel stupid for asking them. Major attitude problem and feels she is superior. Take another professor because you will want to drop this class immediately.

5.0
1.0
COMM1100
Apr 10, 2014

She is an easy grader when it comes to speeches. I did all my speeches the night before and made an A on each one. She is strict, but she is very passionate on her subject. She is very sweet, and even encouraged me to follow in her foot steps and do law. BEST TEACHER EVER.

1.0
3.0
COMM1101
Grade: A-
Nov 3, 2014

Possibly the worst professor I've ever had. She is very condescending and completely unapproachable outside of the classroom. If you ask a question she'll make fun of you and make you feel stupid. I recommend another professor unless you have no other choice. I will give her this, the speeches are very simplistic and easy to pass. As are her tests.

2.0
2.0
COMM1110
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2015

She is a nice professor; I enjoyed the class somewhat. As far as feeling nervous from publically speaking, she made everyone feel very comfortable. However, she is not very clear when she is giving an assignment or responding to a question. I felt as though she teaches a little too "high school grade" style. By this, I mean she asks students to study definitions, and concepts from the book. I wish she would be a little more college professor-like; as in treating us more like adults rather than children who are in school and need to memorize definitions. Some other people might enjoy it, but me, being an adult in college, I expected a different style of traching; one where you are forced more to critically-think.

3.0
3.0
COMM3250
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2016

I have taken her for several comm classes. For the most part, I find her classes to be interesting in terms of the subject matter. Attendance and participation count (duh you're in college and you should treat it like a job). She is a nice woman that I have immense amounts of respect for. She can grade tough and inconsistently.

5.0
3.0
COMM3200
Sep 12, 2018
Would take again

Straight-forward, engaging, requires class participation.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
COMM4100
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Honestly she is one of the best professors Ive ever had. A bit awkward but it grows on you. Yes she can be a tough grader but she offers so much extra credit. Youd have to try to fail her class. Just read the book, talk about football and Alabama and youre golden. Big saver: shes heavy on attendance be ON TIME

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
COMM3510
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

She is a good teacher. She is sarcastic/not incredibly warm in class which is why others have complained. She does truly care about her students. Participation & attendance are non negotiable. Be prepared because she will call on you in class. If you pay attention and do the book work youll be fine. Tests are straight from lectures, so take notes

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
COMM3200
Mar 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Snowden was one of the worst professors I've ever had. She teaches the class like we are in high school, and makes you stay in class after you've taken a test. She also is extremely rude if you go to her office to ask questions. She's extremely condescending and will make you feel dumb.

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