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Reviews (130)
Very clear about what he requires from you. Awesome teacher.
He is very easy and understanding.
he is a good teacher but sometimes he makes your hard work seem like it wasnt worth it. but he is easy clear and understandin.
Good teacher, works good and makes sure you understand what is expected. Not hard but not too easy, if you do your work you'll pass with no problem.
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Kinda hard at the beginning but I started to learn what he wanted and if you write what he wants its a breeze.
good teacher
Great Professor!! Made course very interesting!
He class is very interesting and you hardly ever have to go to class. He works by setting you up in groups and you have group meeting where you discuss and go over the paper you have written aswell as the others in your group. It is great one on one time to discuss your paper, then you rewrite it an
awesome teacher, very easy, and makes the class interesting
He very clearly expressed what is required to get an A in the class. He is picks books/essay topics that are interesting and relatable to college students.He takes the time to critique each students paper and grades you not on your writing ability, but your effort and improvement while in the class.
awesome teacher! Class was interesting..and so was the book we had to read. We hardly went to class because he sets you up in conference groups to go over your essay, and you go only on your assigned date. Recommend him!
not hard to get an A, just read and do your work, the material is interesting to students, you also barely go to class because of the way he sets up class schedules. Totally recomend him.
easiest english class! you write two research papers and have 5 quizzes. but you hardly ever go to class and you have like 3 weeks each to write an easy-topic research paper. makes the class interesting and tries to relate it to students. easy A.
Its cake. He's awesome. Easy A.
He's an awesome teacher! At first when he gives you the syllabus you worry because it looks like a lot of work but then again, i took the class in a six week summer course. It should be a lot less tidious in the longer terms because he tells you exactly what he wants. Take him, its an A if you do all of his work and read the book........
this guy knows what he's talking about and he makes everything clear for you. he explains what he wants and even if you do it wrong he will let you know and help you. i really benefited from this class.
great teacher. i got an A and i'm not a great writer.
Unique class structure that requires you to only attend 50% of his classes. Thourough review of every composition BEFORE they are due. Easy quizzes.
Very good teacher. Very helpful.
I took him for Summer A last year and got an A. The first class seemed intimidating because he does assign a lot of work. However, he's a great teacher, he's fair and he shows you exactly what you need to know to do well in his class.
Took in Summer A. ery demanding for short period of time. 2 personal speeches, 1 team speech. Knows what he is teaching. Seems strict, but he is just straight to the point and very helpful. Gives great and specific criticism on speeches that are really helpful to learn from.
Awesome proffesor, he really knows his stuff and let me tell you he give you a packet of information that you can use for the rest of your college life! Im serious he is awesome
This professor is awesome. I took him for public speaking and he is really fair. He tries to make everyone feel comfertable. I enjoyed his class.
I took two ENC classes with Luscher and would recommend him to anyone. He is not only easy but is helpful and makes the class interesting. I still use the writing tips and formats he taught me on all my papers.
very easy class but a lot of work. Make sure you have the time to do a group project, 2 speeches, 4 test, and like 5 letters. He is a good communicator and the class is fun.
ot of work no matter who you take it with but for the most part it's not hard work. 4 exams, not so hard (he curves). 2 speeches, one pain in the butt 30 min group presentation and some odd assignements. All I can say is I hate to study and i try to do just enough to pass and I'm getting a B+ or higher once the semester ends. Interesting class!!!!
The class wasn't so interesting when it first started, but the professor made it pretty interesting. His assignments are based around speaking and communicating (no, duh), so it might help that you get over public speaking shyness just a little bit. He is a cool professor and makes it easy to understand all the content.
Awful Professor. He doesn't care about his students at all. He sells retirement plans for a living and is more concentrated on that than helping out students and teaching. He has quizzes about topics which he only teaches for a little and leaves you with an extremely vague understanding. Do not take him for Business Communication!
hE IS REALLY GOOD
Good teacher, Class can be long if taken in the summer but very useful information, he grades right away, very fair, very helpful, easy if you read directions very clearly and go to class
Extremely useful class for those who want to polish their speaking and writing bussiness skills. Professor is clear and concise,and sticks to the syllabus for the most part. Strict with "order of things", make sure you do as the instructions say or you are doomed.
AWFUL MAN...I have never had a teacher who wants his students to fail more than him. An unfair, unrealistic man. I had him for a fully online class and he provided no reviews, no helpful materials, nothing! I love how I have to pay for a class where a student asks for a review for the final and he says no and is annoyed! DONT TAKE HIM!
Awesome Professor. Knows how to keep you entertained, while still learning the material. Weekly assignments are due, but they are easy, and he doesn't even check the answers.
This class takes work, but an A is easily attainable. He makes the class interesting and he is a really nice guy. He will give a study guide for his exams, which are not hard at all, and he curves them too. Really fun class.
Took this course online. 9 quizzes and 4 written assignments plus 1 extra credit assignment and 1 extra credit cumulative quiz. The course is pretty easy if you read the textbook and do all the assignments. It's not a lot, but if you let it pile up you'll feel drowned in work. I got an A and I didn't put a lot of effort, but I learned a great deal
Took this fully online and it was easy. You do have to stay on top of the 9 quizzes and 4 written assignments. Read the chpts before the quizzes or you are screwed. He doesn't provide much in the way of discussion online but if you email he will respond EVENTUALLY. There are grammar quizzes. Stay on top of the work and it will be an easy A.
Excellent professor! There is a lot of assignments but if you pay attention are all pretty easy. He is very helpful and knows his stuff. I would recommend him to everyone. =)
i didn't like the course, but he made it interesting by discussing real business add-ons like buying gold and other market issues. lots of work, but will make you understand the purpose of the class w/o much facilitation from him. excellent for any business majors...
I hated having this as part of my class list. However, he made the class sounded so interesting by not just teaching the academics but rather adding touch-ups like BUYING GOLD(thx professor!)and other current business-related issues. Lots of work, but it facilitates u to learn. Very fair in grading esp. in speeches (where i knew i sucked).recommend
...I do not understand why people have rated this guy so well..he does not care about the class or the students at all, half the class time he talks about himself and his opinions on finance
Awesome professor ! Alot of work but he spreads it out through the semester one big group project but overall easy teacher =]
this class is very helpful in the real world. you learn about everything business and even though its not the most interesting thing..you still will use it. he is very sarcastic and can be a debbie downer..but overall a good class!
prepare to face your fears.. PUBLIC SPEAKING!! and one pain in the*#! group project.
He was nice and funny. He also gave his opinions on what was going on in the world, but ok. 5 quizzes, 3 tests, some writing assignments, 1 group project, 1 individual presentation. Must read for all tests, he asked specific questions on chapters. Fair, made class interesting. Book was very helpful. I would definitely recommend.
You will like his class because it's interesting and really easy. Take him if you get a chance but he is leaving (infortunately). A group project in this one so BEWARE!!
Took this class online. This class is definitely an easy A and I actually learned a lot. The book is excellent. Teacher grades very fairly, I would highly recommend, especially online.
great teacher..very clear for his individual and group assingments, you will have 3 exams, 1 indivudual speech an a group presentation, follow his instruction and you will get an A.
ONLINE COURSE: I took this class online. You take 2 quizzes every week, except for the weeks you have to submit written assignments(4). I had a low B average on the quizzes but aced all of the written assignments. There is an Ex. Credit test at the end of the course which can raise you a letter grade. The class isn't cake but the EC makes up for it
I believe he's left now, but I would recommend his course. The group project could be a big pain in the arse. If you get a "special" group of people like I did, it will be a challange. To succeed in your group project, read Chapter 11 in Guffey on how to deal with groups. I lost a year out of my life because of those wonderful people...
He is a good professor! I got a "B" in his class. The class consists of 5 quizzes which are really simple, 3 exams, 1 group project presentation, and 1 individual presentation and some assignments that we had to do from the book. I wish I could've gotten an "A." If you want to take COM3110 I would recommend Professor Stephen Luscher. just take him!
If you want to learn Business writing, take him. He is very knowledgeable and gives you the opportunity to get a good grade. I think FIU should hire more professors like Mr. Luscher.
I thoroughly enjoyed this class!!! Luscher is so funny. He makes current events come alive. Assignments are varied: in-class quizzes, a group speech, individual speeches, homework, midterm, and final. Seems like a lot but you don't even realize it. Best experience I've had at FIU. Probably best I'll ever have.
He is great!!! learned alot!!! he did a great job running his class!!! Must take but i'm pretty sure he is retired!!! if not TAKE HIM YOU WILL LOVE HIM!!!
It is alot of work and a group presenation, but on easy topics. You have to give an individual presentation, but that is easy as well. Lots of grammar quizzes. He makes the class interesting and fun.
He is a good teacher. Assignments are most quizzes and acouple memos and letters, etc. Besides that he gives generous xtra credit. I took class online and I got an A. Its a good teacher to take.
Luscher is an outstanding professor and a great public speaker! He made my speech class less intimidating with his sense of humor and it was nearly impossible to do poorly in his class. Take him to better your public speaking skills :)
Luscher is an amazing teacher! He tries to keep the class interested and really cares about his students. If you study some what you will pass the mid term and final. He does speech examples and outlines before every speech, so it's pretty impossible to do poorly. Great teacher, take Luscher!
Very easy class, as long as you stand up and give a speech, he will give you a good grade, There were people who went 2 minutes overboard or where 2 minutes short and still got an A. He is a very nice professor which is always willing to help. Very easy class in which you will learn a skill used for your entire life. A must for business majors.
Great Professor. He makes the class super interesting. I learned a lot. Easy Grammar quizes. Lots of homeworks but easy ones. Fair Grading.
this class is a joke. if you don't get a A or B then you seriously are lazy or stupid. The work is easy but he has many 5 quizzes, 3 exams, 1 written exam, and 5 or 6 writing assignments, and 2 speeches. they might sound a lot but theyre cake and he's a easy grader, as long as u show effort u will be fine.
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Luscher is the best professor I have had
Professor Luscher is a great teacher!He is nice, funny, made the class interesting and you actually learn. Most things he teaches in this class will actually benefit you in the "real world" (especially in Business). He is a fair grader.There is work envolved but if you show effort he also works with you. He gives extra credit too! I recommend him:)
Great professor. As stated before, everything you learn is "real world" applicable. You only use the online textbook for the midterm/final. Overall, fantastic professor.
Great professor! Taking his class online right now and I love it. Very interesting and entertaining. You learn a lot. Weekly assignments but not difficult. He is not a demanding teacher, just wants to make sure you understand the subject. I recommend him 100%
Great professor, super happy with class.
Professor Luscher is a great!!! take his class. I took him online for international business communication. You have weekely assignments that are easy 20% of your grade (3 written short questions), 1 paper 20%, and 2 exams midterm and Finals 60% of your grade. Exams are difficult if you don't read your book and take notes. Got an A in his class.
Recommended, I got an A-. Great professors.
Love this guy! Took him in the summer - hybrid. A lot of easywork but he stays after class and does it all with you. Soo funny and entertaining. Best professor at FIU. For your speech at the end of the semester just pick a good topic and be organized and you have an A! Really miss his class and I never say that about school! Tricky exams but curves
This professor was very easy to take, the exams were a little hard but it required reading the text carefully. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to seek information on managerial communication and an easy A.
I have never written about a professor on this site before. However, my experience with professor Luscher must be recorded. He is horrible. Way too much work, way to critical. I had a horrible semester. Not only was I hospitalized but I had a death in my family. He was not at all understanding or sympathetic. Horribly rude guy. Run away!!!
love him seems like a lot of writing assignments at first but theyre so easy and take about 30 min to do. easy basic grammer quizzes that you should be prepared for just from knowing it in high school. one easy report, mid term, final and a speech. he also goes over all your work before you submit to tell you what you need to fix so its an easy A
He is a great professor and I would recommend him to anyone. The lessons you learn in his class you will find can go beyond the classroom. I would rate him an A+.
He is very easy. It is a writing class but all assignments are easy, last report is long but he doesn't care about the content. He just wants to know that you know how to format and use correct grammar. One 5 min oral presentation. All assignments are easy I would definitely recommend him. Easy A. Attendance not mandatory but definitely recommend
Great teacher. fairly easy class as long as you stick to the dead lines. only allowed one late assignment. I would definitely recommend him. Lots of writing though.
The lectures are fun and gives you exactly what you need to know without all the fluff. Writing assignments are graded based on structure rather than content. MidtermFinal are online open-book. Would highly recommend taking him as he cares about his students and is an overall great professor to learn from
He is a great professor. Gives lots of written assignments that are easy if you go to class and pay attention.
Great professor, a lot of online assignments but not too difficult. Speeches are long but easy.
A semester's worth of work in one class. 1 Grammar Exam 10 Grammar Quizzes 10 Textbook Quizzes 3 Biz Letters 3 Biz Memos 3 Online Discussions 3 Video Responses A Business Report A Resume Packet Professor has no lectures, is late replying to emails, and gives very little if any feedback or instructions. Must teach yourself. GET READY TO WORK! AVOID!
Lots of busy work! No feedback on papers except whether it's plagiarized or not. Can never see what you got wrong on grammar tests or chapter quizzes. Just a score. Easy class, just lots of work. No exams.3 letters/1 business report/1 resume packet/discussions/weekly quizzes/videos w/1 or 2 questions. Responds to emails immediately. No issues!
Get ready to work a lot, receive no feedback other than a clear software that the regular lazy professors use to tell you missing commas and stuff like that. The guy is extremely rude and non sympathetic at all. The type of professors that measure their success by failing people and not by teaching. TERRIBLE!
Highly recommend to take him! I really learned a lot in his class. You will have around 10 grammar quizzes, book quizzes, you will have 2 projects to do, 3 letters and 3 memos. No final. A lot of extra credit! I took the class online. Take him you wouldn't regret it.
Professor Luscher is your best option for Com3150.. He's not a tough grader at all. The material is extremely easy. There are 5 super easy quizzes (he gives you 100% on your lowest quiz), and a couple of online tests. Speech at the end & online book required by the department. His class is well structured and he communicates well.
This class is way too much work for what its worth. Paying for online class fees and then Pearson seams lazy on the instructor's part and a waste of money. Textbook quizzes are not bad, but grammar quizzes are absurd. There are not suitable materials for the grammar. Make sure you submit items on time, the penalties are harsh if you don't.
Professor Luscher is great and all you have to do is organize yourself and put in the necessary work each week. Class consists of an entrance quiz, 3 online discussions, 3 video responses, 3 memos, 3 letters, resume packet, business report, grammar skills post test, 10 grammar quizzes, 10 textbook quizzes, and extra credit.
This guy is great! He's there for you, just don't miss an assignment. His grading is very clear and that's what he follows. There are grammar quizzes, and you'll write a good amount of business memos and letters that should take about 45 minutes to write. Overall I got an A- and this guy does teach you so good lessons. Attend class or u'll b lost
Professor Luscher is awesome! Took it online. Be organized to be on top what's due weekly. Class consists of an entrance quiz, 3 online discussions, 3 video responses, 3 memos, 3 letters, resume packet, business report, grammar skills post test, 10 grammar quizzes, 10 textbook quizzes, and extra credit. Take him, you will not regret it.
Currently taking this class for summer A and he's great, lectures are good and useful, lots of work but it's easy and if you stay after class he answers individual questions and will even take a look at your assignment and give feedback, quizzes are easy, must buy online textbook as midterm and final are on Pearson, 1 presentation.
GREAT professor! Show up to class and take good notes and you won't need the book. 3 papers and two big group presentations. Weekly assignments through blackboard. Easy A, for sure!
Does not give any feedback, and requires a ridiculous amount of workload for what should be an easy class. Syllabus structure was very unorganized in terms of balancing workload some weeks.
has a ridiculous amount of assignments, provides little if any feedback on discussion posts with are worth a big chunk of your grade. has weekly textbook, grammar and extra credit quizzes. gives you one minute per question on quizzes. no exams
I really learned a lot from this class. It is an interesting class that will actually help you in the future. He is very straightforward and not a tough grader at all. Weekly grammar quizzes and weekly writing assignments that aren't long at all. You should definitely take him!!!
Prof. Luscher is great. He has to give a lot of assignments (mandated by the department) so you have many opportunities to get an A, which you will since he lays out the instructions for each assignment step by step and provides examples. Class consists of memos, letters, grammar quizzes and textbook exams. answers for quizzes are online. Take him
Awesome teacher!! Great at what he does and very knowledgeable. You will learn things that you will use in life. Lots of work but its easy and he's willing to help you with anything. Super enjoyable class, take him!!!
I really enjoyed myself in this class. Professor is straight to the point and is here to help when necessary. He gives really good examples. The class has a lot of assignments, but they're simple. He is the perfect Professor for this course.
easy but professor a bit snobby, asked for 5 minutes extra on quizzes (20 minutes for 20 question) since some questions are paragraph long and he said he's not a liberty to change it. doesn't give any feedback. takes a few points away if assignment didn't upload correctly. still got a A but uncaring. 1 memo 1 letter, 1report, 2 disc.& weekly quiz
He's awesome!! Really good professor, loved taking his class. There is a lot of homework, but they are not too hard - just make sure you don't procrastinate. Grammar quizzes and textbook exams, but answers are online
Professor Luscher is an amazing professor, he is very nice--Be ready to do a lot of work, grammar quizzes, memos, letters, a speech at the end of the semester and it's worth 200 points, his class is very easy. If you miss class you will not get an A or a B,He is very knowledgeable and cute too. Take him, you won't regret it.
Took this class online for a full semester. YOU MUST READ THE BOOK! The chapter quizzes given for homework were tough and you only get 2 attempts. 20 minutes for 20 questions each test. There are written papers to do (letters, business reports, and resume packet). Reports are long, but doable. Tedious class, but not impossible.
Professor Luscher is a great professor & he takes this seriously. Make sure to closely read instructions before submitting written assignments. Lots of work & multiple weekly quizzes but it's totally doable and it's very helpful in improving your business communication skills. Definitely recommend him & best of all, NO PROCTORED EXAMS, YAYAYAYAYY!
Easy grader out of all communication teachers. Take him online, you wont regret. Gives extra credit by watching videos
Very good professor. Powerpoint for every chapter. Grade fair. Lenient on late papers.
He's a good lecturer, and the class is easy/interesting. Made up of easy weekly quizzes, 2 emails, 3 letters, easy final presentation. Sometimes he gives in class assignments. Overall, the class is extremely easy and he's a good professor.
Please do not make the mistake of taking this professor online. His class is SO tedious and frustrating. Keep in mind this is a one credit class and he gives 4-5 assignments PER WEEK. The book quizzes are hard and confusing and he gives you two 20 mins attempts which are not enough. It is extremely time consuming and most of the info is useless.
This professor gives a ridiculous amount of work each week, his quizzes are not clear nor consistent with what the book says, so you are basically guessing everything, please do not make the mistake of taking this class online, it is the most annoying, time-consuming thing ever, and so so so useless.
Took this two Credit class Online, Professor had A LOT of work every week, at the middle of the semester they realize it was to much. Weekly Grammar quizzes(HARD) and Textbook quiz 20 min ,2 tries . and video's questions . No Final Or midterm, but during the course you will have 3 memos, 3 letters. a lot for two credit class but doable.
Easy class. 3 easy assignments, 18 quizzes (he drops the 3 lowest quizzes) and a speech at the end. Easy grader didn't see anybody in my class get less than 90% in the speech. Some in-class assignments in groups but doesn't matter if you get it wrong or not. Quiz answers are not online but are word by word in the book so get an online version.
I took him for two business writing courses. He's a great professor. I took him online, but thoroughly enjoyed taking him in person.
It was a pretty straightforward class, a speech every week or two weeks. Sundays theres quizzes dues so youll need to use the textbook for them, recommend getting it online so you can Ctrl + F which makes them easier and quicker to find answers. Only one paper- 1500 words, and two homework assignments which were easy to do.
Interesting class, however, the professor needs to work on feedback. Otherwise, quizzes are easy and grading is very straightforward.
God bless this professor. Such an amazing guy and teacher. I personally love writing so I had a lot of fun doing his assignments and I can personally say that his class did teach me a lot in business wiring. He DOESN'T give TOO MANY assignments and is very understanding of your other classes
Most valuable business class I have ever taken
The class was pretty simple. Grammar quizzes, chapter quizzes, letter, memo, business proposal, and oral presentation. He's an easy grader so i got A's on most of his assignments. The only annoying thing is that he takes a while to email back and his instructions are sometimes vague. You can find the answers to the quizzes and textbook online
This is my first time grading a professor and I had to create an account to grade Mr. Luscher. I took him for COM 3112 fully online and he is truly great. Don't get me wrong, he does gives a lot of homework but you can do it. I took 5 classes total this summer and I am no nerd, as long as you follow instructions you will receive an A+. He cares.
Good professor! Took this class online. No Honorlock was used which is a plus. Textbook wasnt really need but you can find it online though.
Really easy class. The textbook is only used on 3 quizzes which all really easy with no proctor. You have to write a couple of letters and memos but, they all only have to be one page except for the last one which was 3.
Professor Luscher is a good professor. I took him online and there were a lot of assignments, but nothing impossible to do. It does take time though but overall is an easy class with no test, only essays, and quizzes. He gives you extra credit if you want to improve your grade.
Terrible Professor. Does not care about students grades.
Pretty cool teacher, gives a manageable amount of work not heavy. Definitely would take again
I took this professor because I saw he had decent reviews so I thought he would be a good professor, not actually the case. This professor could care less about his students grades. He takes forever to reply to you and on top of that he offers no help. Do not recommend.
Very nice professor, easy assignments each week. Not really in need of a textbook but makes the quizzes easier. Would I pay for the book? nah. quizzes. The class has about one assignment a week, it takes anything from 10 minutes to up to an hour. One group project, short on time. The only thing I don't like, assignments locked until a week before.
Class was entirely online. Book is also online, and it does come in handy. Workload is not too heavy but the midterm and final are pretty tricky. Professor Luscher is easy to contact. Just do all the assignments and you'll pass.
The class was about nonverbal communication and his lectures help with painting a picture for what the textbook talks about. The textbook was necessary for box figure assignments and can be used to cite in your papers. It's about 1-2 written assignments per week, but they're pretty easy. He is also open to working with you about late work.
This was an easy class to take. Professor was clear on the assignments and was also responsive to emails. Assignments were easy to do.
Will never take again. Never responds to email. Regret not dropping this class. Does not consider any student credible, and grades unfairly.
Took Public Speaking with Luscher in Summer Term 2023. Great professor, walked away from the class with public speaking skills and confidence in my ability. He is very respectful and gives good feedback. Fully recommend.
I took this class in the summer and it was a breeze. A minimal amount of work and only one group project (he gave everyone an 100). You don't even need the textbook. 100% would take again just because it was so easy.
This was an easy and straightforward class. The assignments were manageable, and Unstuck study was helpful for quiz prep. Professor is clear on expectations, but not overly involved. Textbook optional, as quizzes are the main challenge.
Very chill guy. The class itself is very easy. Definitely take him
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
28%
Textbook Required
24%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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1102
5.0
(1)ENC1101
5.0
(2)SPEECH
5.0
(1)ENC2301
5.0
(1)SPC2600
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SPEECH
3.0
COM4346
3.0
ENC1930
2.8
COM3112
2.3
COM3461
2.2