Robert Stein - Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Professor: Robert Stein

Department: Communications

College: Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is an easy A, but I would not recommend this professor. His requirements for speeches are rather unclear; I frequently emailed him with questions. He also takes a while to respond to emails, and takes forever to put grades in.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I think he is a great teacher but not such a great person. The lectures primarily consist of him talking about himself and are very boring and don't relate to much of what you're doing. I loved the fact that all you have to do is 4 speeches, no homework, tests or a final, but that can come back to hurt if you dont do particularly well w/ speeches

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class online and it was beyond frustrating. You have to record yourself giving the speech to an audience of 5 people or you lost points. It was SO hard to find 5 people to participate. Mr. Stein was also very frustrating. He was very unorganized and did not grade speeches on time (for feedback) for you to give your next speech. Avoid!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

As long are you show up to some classes and actually prepare for speeches, you will do just fine. I actually learned a lot when in class about public speaking in general. He tries to scare you the first day of class but it isn't bad at all. Easy A

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is my favorite professor of all time. I have not heard good things about his online class but I loved the face-to-face class. He is hilarious, I love his lectures, and the atmosphere of his class is amazing. Attendance is not necessary but you will not want to miss class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM2241
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I would not recommend taking this course online. The first few weeks went great then no one heard from him for about a month and a half. Finally, the last two weeks of classes he posts two really hard assignments. I was irritated, especially after completing all of my other classes early.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class is easy because his requirements are clear. Great guy, great professor, I actually got a lot out of his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor had to be the best professor I have ever had, he was funny, made the work easy to understand, he made you feel comfortable when giving your speech to the class, and he was really cool, if I could I would definitely take his class all over again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bob was a great professor. He was hilarious and class was so much fun that I didn't want to miss it. Not to mention, he was pretty good looking. Always dressed very nicely. Just make sure that you make your speeches long enough or it will take a big hit on your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took online class-forgot to grade ALL of my speeches so I emailed him and he said I never turned them in. Responded with screen shots of the emails I sent containing my video links and my outlines. Didn't respond for about two weeks, and still he only graded one of my speeches. Gives very limited time to do last 2 speeches. DO NOT RECOMMEND

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Four speeches and that is basically it. He tells you exactly what he is looking for in the speeches, so getting an A is not that hard. The tough part of the class is really just overcoming the natural anxiety of public speaking and making sure the outlines are written correctly. His lectures are very interesting and his grading is fair.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really engaging - cares about the subject matter & really knows how to prepare students for public speaking. Tough but fair. Excellent instructor. Also funny & hot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was the easiest class I've taken, but he does make you work for your grade. Follow his instructions to the letter and you will get an A. You don't need current book, because speech is speech, no new developments,so an older version is dirt cheap and can be useful. Attendance is not mandatory but you miss helpful tips from him if you skip class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't get me wrong, this class isn't a walk in the park. Robert isn't going to babysit you through the course. He'll post the syllabus at the beginning of the semester and you're expected to follow everything through yourself. You give 4 speeches the entire semester. Practice these speeches, don't read off your note cards, and you'll be successful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Avoid online class. Take on campus only if you want a good grade and to learn anything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take his course online. The problem here is that you need group involvement to complete the speeches but don't expect other students to be involved so groups are tough unless you have family or friends to watch. There is no online discussions on chapters or speeches, no feedback on anything, and no help to be found. Bad situation all around.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

All we had to do was four speeches to pass the semester. 1st speech was 5mins, 2nd was 6mins, 3rd was 7mins, and the 4th was 5mins. Super easy and hes really helpful. I only went to class once a week because of such light course work. We never used or referenced the book either.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Stein did a great job teaching. His lectures were entertaining while still being informational and he was very helpful. He was easy to get in touch with and answered all questionsemails in a timely manner. I genuinely enjoyed taking his class and would take another.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's big on participation. Towards the end of the class you will have to grade your group members that he puts you in to show how well they have done throughout the semester. The beginning of the class doesn't matter until you get your in groups,that's when all the work really starts. Just make sure you have good group members who want a good grade

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM1105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible class- professor was impossible to get in contact with via email and the class was taken online. Professor had you post the recorded speeches to YouTube and his responses were not particularly helpful. Not the worst class I've taken but I will make all efforts to avoid this professor in the future.