PROS:
- Interesting and relatable content, not difficult to grasp at all
- Dr. K is very nice and pleasant to talk to!
- Essays were short and easy to write, not graded harshly
- Tests were all multiple choice and OK, but they do require you to pay close attention to details from the readings

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CONS:
- You have to write a 10-ish page portfolio paper at the end of the class.
- You also have to buy a $45 course reader

I feel somewhat catfished by this class. I was drawn in by the fact that it supposedly would be an analysis of rhetoric as used in modern-day popular culture. What became extremely evident within a few weeks, though, was that it was just a soapbox for the professor to extol her own pedantry to a captive audience. Let me make myself clear: There was no popular culture involved in this class. This is a class on obscure rhetorical theories posited by individuals the professor will make seem important, but really aren't. You will spend your time wondering when she will get to the point. Spoiler: There is no point. The tests are impossible, as she chooses to use a multiple-choice format for extremely subjective and nuanced material that is much better suited for short answer and essay questions. The essay prompts will require that you reread them multiple times just to be able to decipher the crazy language with which they are written. This class had me questioning my own ability to comprehend English and grasp concepts. Let it be known that this is the class that dragged down my GPA, as well. Please don't take this class that is sheer nonsense masquerading as academia.

She teaches 110 but it wasn't available in the drop down. (Gender & Communication)

The class is interesting as is the reading. Her powerpoint are clear and she will give out a comprehensive study guide. The tests are surprisingly difficult... Many scored lower on the midterm than they expected. Digging deeper into the concepts and definitions is necessary to get an A. Also knowing application of what is taught, is required on the exams.

Nice teacher.

I'm not sure what the previous ratings are from, but her speech class is AWESOME. I was originally enrolled in Comm 1 with Miller because of the reviews, but I switched after realizing there was no way I could sit through 2 hours of nonsense. (Miller is really sweet, but when you go around a class of 50+ and ask each person their opinion on the same subject, everyone repeats each other and it is just terrible.)

Professor K has made speech relatively painless and actually pretty fun and interesting. She is a sweet woman with a kind, warm demeanor and voice.

Plus, her assignments are VERY reasonable and relevant and she doesn't try to cram a bunch of nonsense into the quarter.

DO NOT CHOOSE KARYL as your Public Speaking professor. She has a midterm that is heavily weighed but does not prep you enough for it, and it is pointless to public speaking. Her group assignment makes you share a grade, so if the other person sucked, it too is your fault. She gives you a final grade she feels you deserve not one you earned. I am an excellent public speaker my speeches wow'ed the crowd every time. I wasn't the only one who was pretty good at public speaking, but still I left Comm 1 with a freaking B.

Bridgewater is your guy!!

I definitely recommend this class!!
Strengths: Professor really does do a great job of engaging with her students and allowing the discussions take a natural flow. I was very comfortable seeking help, and I always felt that my input was welcome. I felt that I learned material that is very applicable outside of the course.
Weaknesses: The course material was great, but the grading for the essays and tests was pretty tough. Not as easy as you may think!

Going into this class, I did not know what to expect. Now that I finished the quarter and looking back to the material, it was interesting content. Throughout the quarter I regretted many times for taking her class, cause the content was so abstract and difficult. However, the stress was worth it in the end, cause she is really good with her materials and is willing to help. Although she did ruin my 4.0 GPA, I don't really care cause she was really helpful. I ended up with an A-...... I'm happy about it though.

Professor K is one of my favorite professors at UCLA. I took her gender class last quarter and loved it (and her) so much that I signed up for this class specifically because she was teaching it. I wasn't disappointed- Professor K was just as insightful and engaging for this class as she was in her gender class. Even though the material can be dense and sometimes dry, Professor K does a wonderful job of explaining it and making it more interesting, exciting, and relevant. She's also great at facilitating class discussions- even if you're not one to participate in them, you'll learn a lot from your peers. The midterm and final are all multiple choice and straightforward so long as you've gone to class and done the readings, and the papers are short and manageable as well. If you have to choose between this and her gender class, I'd definitely recommend the gender one, but this is still a pretty good option, if only because Professor K. is such an amazing professor!

Professor K was awesome. I loved going to her class! The only complain I had was her tests were ridiculously difficult. She’s one of those teachers that makes really tricky questions and its either you know it or you dont. Honestly I dont even know how I got a B- in her class. I loved her but I would not take her again, just the thought of taking her tests scare me. Everything else was super easy though, two essays, two discussion board questions, and one group presentation. She also randomly takes roll in class by telling you to get in a group and turn something in, so if you dont go to class, I do not recommend this class. Gives extra credit and curves exams.

Love Kicenski. Such a dope teacher who gives personal antidotes to the material and invites discussion from her students. We watched a lot of videos in class which brought the lecture material to life. Two two page essays on gender in real life media and marketing which she grades pretty leniently, a portfolio which is about 12 pages of writing on a couple topics of your choice due tenth week, and a short MC midterm and MC cumulative final. Not super tough but definitely go to class as some of the test questions will be about what was shown in the videos. The course reader isn't extremely useful until the portfolio as you'll need to use quotes from it to get a good score. Tests are a mix of readings and lectures but the reading questions are usually pretty general (ex: what is the main idea of this reading?)