Question 1

Is COMM333 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 15 student ratings, COMM333 is demanding (difficulty 73/100). Grade accessibility is very high (85/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is COMM333?

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 COMM333?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for COMM333 is rated 85/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 46%, B: 38%, C: 8%, D: 8%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for COMM333?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 86/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does COMM333 have?

Accepted Answer

COMM333 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, lecture heavy, tough grader, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 73/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend COMM333?

Accepted Answer

40% of students would recommend COMM333. Student satisfaction is rated 60/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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