Question 1

Is COMM290 hard at Ball State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 72 student ratings, COMM290 is demanding (difficulty 80/100). Grade accessibility is high (77/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is COMM290?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as heavy compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in COMM290?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for COMM290 is rated 77/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 32%, B: 45%, C: 17%, D: 6%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for COMM290?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 85/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does COMM290 have?

Accepted Answer

COMM290 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: participation matters, get ready to read, tough grader, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 80/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend COMM290?

Accepted Answer

30% of students would recommend COMM290. Student satisfaction is rated 53/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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