Question 1

Is COMM280 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 16 student ratings, COMM280 is about average (difficulty 51/100). Grade accessibility is very high (87/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is COMM280?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the grading like in COMM280?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for COMM280 is rated 87/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 47%, B: 40%, C: 13%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for COMM280?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 46/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does COMM280 have?

Accepted Answer

COMM280 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: participation matters, graded by few things, test heavy, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 51/100, which reads as about average.

Question 6

Would students recommend COMM280?

Accepted Answer

67% of students would recommend COMM280. Student satisfaction is rated 78/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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