Western Kentucky University / E / Charlotte Elder
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Av
Course Difficulty
Moderatev
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 36
Multiple Choice: 36
Matching: 12
Fill in the Blank: 37
Essays: 47
Problem Solving: 4
Mandatory Final: 43
Cumulative Final: 7
Textbook Required: 39
Extra Credit: 43
Attendance Required: 52
66 Total Evaluations
COMM-145 : - Posted 4/15/2013
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Absolutely LOVE Mrs. Elder! She is by far one of my favorite Professors! The people who gave her bad evaluations or said they hated her were probably just mad that they didn't work as hard as they should have. If you do bad in her class then you obviously didn't try on anything and there is no use in blaming her for your mistakes. She is very entertaining and very much like a high schol teahcer. We only gave three speeches and one paper in her class. She offers extra credit and the final is actually extra credit. COMM is a required class so your best bet for an easy, engaging, and educational class is to take her! I would recommend her to everyone! It's not hard just do your work and try! She is so silly and friendly, wish all professors were like her!
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 2/25/2013
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class is definitely an easy A. She's exuberant, happy, and easy to get off-task. Her tests and quizzes are sporadic and their format is random. Some have a few multiple choices and fill the in the blank, others are take home essay, it really varies. But the content is easy, you take little notes, and as long as you show up, it's a pretty decent class.
Only complaint is I feel like I didn't learn as much as I wanted to in the class.
COMM-145 : - Posted 10/21/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Elder was an amazing teacher. We had two tests the entire semester, and they were take home. There was no final. She has a wonderful personality and is very bubbly. You had to do 3 speeches, and were allowed to use note cards, she doesnt grade your speeches very hard. Thank god. I would recommend her to anyone!
COMM-145 : Fund Of Public Spkg - Posted 4/25/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
She is the best teacher i have ever had! I hate public speaking, but she made the class fun and most of the time we got out early. You only have 4 speeches and she's a easy grader as long as you follow her guidelines, which are easy.
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 12/9/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Elder is a very nice woman who is always open to helping her students out any way she can. She can usually be contacted easily via email or phone if you need to ask her something. Also she is easy to find in her office in office hours. She has a unique way of teaching, she doesn't just pull up a powerpoint and read the slides to the class like most teachers do. She actually teaches and tries to get you to understand the material. She is funny and always makes things interesting. She was my favorite teacher this semester, I definitely recommend taking her class.
COMM-247 : Voice/diction - Posted 11/4/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Ms. elder is very nice but dont expect to really learn that much in this course. The material presented is more facts and theorie that YOU must memorize for the tests than actuall voice coaching. I am amazed my advisor(s) recommended this course. Yes, I have an accent but there's no way that one course could get rid of it
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 6/13/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was very fun. Mrs. Elder is a wonderful teacher and tries to make class fun. The course teaches you how to speak correctly and pronounce words right. The final is composed of 25 words that the class choses as their word of the day, and all you have to do one at a time in the hall a week before finals is pronounce the word right. So the class makes its final. Fun class and fun teacher. Highly recommended. Only down side, you HAVE to go to class, she deducts 10 points every time you miss.
COMM-247 : - Posted 10/29/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Great class..teacher is down to earth and very helpful to her students. Very funny and class not hard to pass, just show up to class and you'll enjoy.I'd advise anyone to take this teacher
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 5/12/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Overall, the class was a little too easy. If you're looking for an easy A, than I highly recommend this class but if you're looking for something that will challenge you, than you might want to reconsider.
COMM-247 : Voice & Diction - Posted 5/5/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Unless you really need an 'A', I wouldn't recommend taking this class. For the most part, it was an absolute and complete waste of time. I took this class because it was recommended to me and I thought it would help me with public speaking and with my accent. It didn't help me at all-although it did raise my overall gpa just a bit! Ms. Elder is very nice and if you do take this class she'll work with you in any and all ways possible.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 1/21/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Elder really makes it easy for students to feel comfortable while in her class. The tests are super easy and maybe 25 questions. They come straight out of the book and she tells you before hand what she wants you to know. As far as the speeches go - it really depends on the effort you put into information and not so much the actual speaking. Attendance is a must and it works out well because everyone ends up knowing each other by the end of the semester. That in turn helps you become more comfortable with speaking. This was a fun class that I really enjoyed going to. She's the best professor I've had so far at WKU and would recommend taking any of her classes.
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 12/17/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class was fun. Professor Elder is fun and she's a great person. I would recommend her class to anyone and it was sooo easy so thats a bonus. It was easy but I still learned something! Take this class when you're taking a difficult semester!
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 8/28/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Charlotte is a WONDERFUL instructor. She is very understanding and makes the class extremely comfortable. She will tell you that this will probably be your favorite class that semester. She will also tell you that you wo't realize that until closer to the end of the semester. She was totally right! We all became VERY close and I am not one to do that. If you read the material & take notes in class, & study for about an hour, you will do fine. She doesn't grade too hard on the speeches, but she grades easier towards the end of the semester. I would take her again in a heartbeat!
COMM-161 : Business & Professional Speaking - Posted 5/16/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Definitely take Charlotte Elder for your comm class. She is really nice and fun and this class is actually enjoyable.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 5/15/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I loved this teacher, all you have to do for this class is come to class and you'll do fine. Halfway pay attention and take a few notes and you'll do fine on the tests. The tests are only worth 25 points but the speaches are worth 75 points, it's not a hard class i would recomend that you take her.
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 4/9/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
One of the best communication classes I have taken. It is easy, just come to class everyday and you will do fine. You get to miss a lot of days due to evaluations. It was a fun class and you will learn a lot about the way you speak. I would recommend the class to anyone.
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 12/15/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I never liked to speak in front of other people...until i took this class. Charlotte Elder is an excellent Professor. She explains subject matter very well, she enjoys her job and you can see that through her teaching. She definately doesnt take any crap, but that isnt a bad thing...she helped me get over my shyness, and fear of speaking in front of strangers.
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 12/11/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This was a really great class and Charlotte Elder is a great teacher. She actually teaches and doesn't just read from the book. This class really makes you think about how you talk and is not difficult at all.
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 10/25/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Charlotte is AMAZING! She is super and probably one of the best professors I've had at WKU. She does her own thing which makes the learning more fun. Voice and Diction requires you to speak a lot and go over dumb excercises, but she still makes it a lot of fun! If you have to have a Comm class, see if she teaches it. She's really great!
COMM-247 : Voice & Diction - Posted 5/8/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
MRS. ELDER IS AMAZING!
THE CLASS CONSIST OF NOTES, AND PARTICIPATION IN VOICE EXCERCISES DURING CLASS. ALSO, THERE ARE ONLY 2 TESTS.
THEY ARE ESSAY FORMAT AND EASY. JUST TAKE GOOD NOTES AND READ THE BOOK WELL. ALSO, THERE ARE PLENTY OF CHANCES TO GET GOOD GRADES THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER W/ PEER EVALUTIONS, ASSESSMENTS, AND THE FINAL GRADE OF AN EXIT INTERVIEW/NOTEBOOK OF WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER.
ALSO, YOU WILL LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WAY [YOU] TALK:>
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 5/8/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
It was Mrs. Elders first semester teaching the course and on top of that she was pregnant. You miss a lot of days from class because of these appointments you have with her to test your vocal quality. I got two C's on the test in the class and because of the other points I accumulated I passed with a B. She is really nice and funny at times. If you want to be in a stress free class take Mrs. Elder.
COMM-247 : Voice And Diction - Posted 4/27/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This is the best class I have taken at WKU! This has been the first semester she's taught 247, but it was excellent. The final isn't really a final, it's just an exit interview, but it's not a big deal, we didn't have to prepare for it. The tests aren't essay, just some fill in the blank and short answer. The book will help you out, but the tests are mostly from her notes. We did one assessment presentation and evaluated 4 speakers over the semester. I learned ALOT in this class and hated for it to end. Charlotte is fantastic, as an instructor and as a person! She's so easy to talk to about anything and she's always willing to help you out. Highly recommended!
COMM-165 : Business Speaking - Posted 4/5/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Charlotte is fabulous. She understands how uncomfortable some people are with public speaking and does everything she can to create a relaxed, unintimidating atmosphere in the classroom. Two speeches, one group presentation, but they're not difficult and Charlotte explains in detail what she expects for each. She gives a take-home final that involves the textbook but you wont need it before then. Two tests, not stressful at all. Charlotte is extremely pleasant, easy to listen to, knowledgable and approachable.
COMM-161 : Business And Professonal Speaking - Posted 1/25/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This course's difficulty came from the class itself - public speaking, but Charlotte made it WONDERFUL! She is an awesome teacher and such a cool woman. You will learn a lot about life, college, and the business world and how to succeed. I used my text book maybe three times the whole semester, the most when doing to open book final. I would have shared with someone in another class if I would have know sooner. The daily class is note taking, but it isn't boring. The tests were mostly short answer and were easy as long as you took good notes and studied them. I never used my book to study and there were only two reading assignments, both in class, so again - didn't use the book that much. Charlotte is amazing and will make you fall in love with communications courses of all types.
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 12/15/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Alright, this class... no, this teacher sucks. I don't mean to be plebian about it or so blunt, but that's how it has to be said. The class itself is easy as hell; there isn't a lot of work, only three speeches and about two short papers including the final (takehome this year, that's why I consider it more of a paper), mainly it is notes and Elders whining in a fishing-for-support/self-loathing way. Believe me, Elders, I don't care if the class was required, I'm not turned off a class because of that -- teachers that don't understand humor, decent writing, and logic in all its forms are what get me angry. I think that, this is what I've heard from people, Elders decides when she first meets a student that person is restricted to one grade and one grade only. Do you look like a "B" person? Well, guess what, you get a "B." Been in a car accident? horribly disfigured to the point of fugliness? Sorry, you get an "F"... maybe a "D" if she has sympathy. IF. I apparently looked like a B-C person throughout the entire year. After the final, somehow, I wasn't even that. Get this too, I did the final spectacularly -- bells, whistles, tambourines, you name the percussion instrument and it was there. All the questions were answered to their fullest, grammer was great, and I even threw in a few metaphors and jokes just to make sure that she wouldn't get bored reading 150 of the same gobbledygook. I was wrong. Don't do anything remotely entertaining or thought-provoking for this class, it will only confuse and befuddle the teacher. And what people don't understand, they destroy. Like a helpless troglodyte under the bitch-hammer, my grade was squashed. Just do the work to the T, turn in all the outlines, and don't be creative.
COMM-161 : Business & Prof Speaking - Posted 12/14/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was most definitely one of my favorites. She's really laid back, easy to talk to, and even though she may go off on a tangent says everything in class that will ever be on a test. As long as you take notes, there really won't be any reason for you to have to read anything out of the book. She keeps class interesting as well, I never felt the need to sleep through it. Her tests aren't exactly easy, they require you to at least look over your notes and understand the topics in your own words because most of the points come from short answer. The final was a take home so it was easy, and she did offer a few extra credit opportunities. You have two presentations to do on your own and one as a group. She gives you an outline and as long as you follow it you'll do fine. I would recomend her to anyone and would take another one of her classes in a heartbeat.
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 12/13/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This was my favorite class. Charlotte is so great and nice and funny. She is very easy to talk to and will help with anything. You have to write and give 2 soeeches on your own and then 1 speech is with a group. Our final was a take home. We had 2 tests that were crazy easy! I would definatly reccomend this class. She is soo cute too cus shes pregnant. I love her.
COMM-161 : Bus Prof Public Speaking - Posted 12/13/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Elder is the best! she makes it so comfortable in her class so that you arent nervous when you give your speeches. There are two individual speeches and one group speech, the final was a take home final and there are only two tests. I would definately recommend taking elder for public speaking!
COMM-161 : Public Speaking - Posted 12/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
A+ Professor. Mrs.Elders is the best professor you can hope to ever get. Makes learning fun and laid back.
Hopefully she gives me and A on my final.
COMM-161 : - Posted 11/2/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I hate speaking in front of people but this class was okay b/c you only have to give two speeches. Her teaching is good and her tests are easy but I don't really understand her grading. I got A's on all the tests but got a 79 on my first speech. The textbook was only used about 5 times during the semester. You can get by without it.
COMM-145 : - Posted 10/19/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
One of the most awesome, wholesome instructors to encounter!
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 4/27/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Charlotte is one of the best teachers at WKU. She makes you feel really comfortable about speaking in front of the class. I learned so much in there, and it was interesting. It was never boring. She lets you pick your own speech topics, which is an added plus.
COMM-145 : Fund Of Public Spkg - Posted 3/30/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Charlotte is a really good professor. I've taken other public speaking classes and hers is by far the best. She is easy, puts the notes into her own words instead of the boring book and is really helpful in preparing the speeches. She doesn't grade harshly and the tests are short and easy if you study your notes. She has a great personality and captures you so well that class is over before you know it.
COMM-161 : - Posted 12/30/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is a really nice, energetic, lady. She enjoys what she teaches, and cares about her students. Comm classes can be intimidating, but she makes speech-giving as relaxing as it can be. I would recommend her to anyone.
COMM-161 : Bus. & Prof. Speaking - Posted 12/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I loved this class. I dreded speaking but Mrs. Elder made the class to where you felt really comfortable around her and other students. The speeches you have to do are not all the hard and she grades pretty easy on them if you try hard. I recommend this class to anyone because she make you'll feel comfortable and help you laugh during the class
COMM- : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 12/20/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is the biggest ***** i've ever met!!! She puts on a total front. The first day of class she acts all nice and laid back but by the end of the semester you'll want to kill her. She grades by if she likes you or not. Not by how well you do your work. I'm a 3.0 student and recieved a D in this class even though I got a 100% on my speech... that obviously does not make sense! i NEVER missed class so my grade was def. unfair! She acts like her "**** don't stink" and well, it does! DO NOT TAKE HER! you won't learn anything.. everything she teaches she READS out of the text book!!...DON'T TAKE HER!
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 11/11/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Ms. Elder is a great teacher! She is young, passionate, and colorful (a little hyperactive sometimes too). She doesn't lecture much, she just leads class discussions. There are very few to no notes at all. There are two speeches and one group presentation required. Don't be late and don't talk about Wal-Mart and you'll be fine. I would recommend this class to anyone....it never gets boring!
COMM-161 : Business &prof. Speaking - Posted 11/11/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Elder is AWESOME!!! I cannot believe anybody would give her anything but a green face. She makes her class fun and enjoyable. I was terrified of giving speeches until I had her. She makes the class a comfortable environment and tries to help as much as she can. You have 2 speeches, 1 group project, 2 tests, and the final. The tests are mostly multiple choice and true/ false. There are only 3 or 4 short answer questions. She prepares you well before each one. She is the best teacher I have ever had and I wish she taught more gen. ed classes. When you take this class TAKE HER!!!
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 11/1/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Charlotte Elder is an AWESOME! teacher, she is young so she relates to her students. Only 2 individual speeches and 1 group speech. Her tests are not horribly difficult. If I had the choice I would take her again!
COMM-161 : - Posted 10/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Charlotte is awesome!! I HATE giving speeches but she made it so laid back and comfortable! You have to take this class so you might as well take it with a great teacher!!! I recommened her to anyone!!
COMM- : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 10/20/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Charlotte is awesome! She is one of the greatest teachers I have ever had at WKU and was so good I added Communications as my third major.
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 10/15/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I love Mrs. Elder. Her tests are not easy, but moderate. We had to give 2 speeches over the semester; an informative and persuasive. I love her style of teaching and she is very genuine in helping her students. I would definetley recommend taking this course and Mrs. Elder.
COMM- : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 8/7/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This should have been one of my easiest classes however Mrs. Elder picks people she does and does not like and will grade your work unfairly.I was unliked by her and even though my speeches would be better i would recieve worse grades than complete idiots and even though i would ace tests I only recieved a C...she tried her hardest to screw me over...not a good professor.
COMM-161 : Business & Professional Speaking - Posted 7/28/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I would recommend this class to anyone needing to fulfill the public speaking requirement to complete their gen ed courses, or to anyone who wants to improve their ability to communicate in a professional setting. Charlotte kept this class very interesting and related the subject matter to situations college students can relate to. Our tests were not take home, and they were fairly difficult, but there are lots of point opportunities in the course so as long as you show up and do the work you will be fine.
COMM-161 : Business Professional Speaking - Posted 7/26/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is the best professor I have had so far at WKU! She is AMAZING. She enjoys what she teaches and cares so much about her students. If you are willing to work hard you will have no problems in this class. Very smart, funny, and kind! All around great teacher!
COMM-161 : Business And Prof. Speaking - Posted 7/5/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I dreaded having to take this class from the first day I started college, but this has been one of my favorite classes so far! Charlotte is a very laid back teacher who really connects with her students. You have one interview, one group discussion, and two speeches. If you hate public speaking, take her...because she will make you feel so comfortable and you really get to know everyone in the class. She grades tough, so don't be lazy. Great class and wonderful teacher!!
COMM-161 : Business & Professional Speaking - Posted 5/23/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Elder is one of the best teachers I've had at Western. She is very up front with that she wants and to get an A all you have to do is what she wants. There are only two actual speeches and they are easy. She makes the class a comfortable environment so you arent intimidated to get up in front of class. She is very sweet and I would reccommend her to anyone!
COMM-145 : Fund. Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/11/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is no nonsense. She is very nice, but she won't put up with excuses, which she will explain the first day of class. What I mean is, you have to contact her before class to let her know that you won't be in class and why and it has to be a good excuse, (not going shopping, or something stupid like that.) She taught me how to put a speech together. You have to give 4 speeches, each grow in point value, some times she will allow you to give make up speeches, if time allows, if not, then you don't get to give that one. Her tests are mostly fill in the blank, some short answer, and little essays; they don't have to be that long. You will get to know everyone in your class and become friends with them. I looked forward to that class every TR, because it was laid back and fun.
COMM- : Business & Prof Speaking - Posted 5/8/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Elder is a wonderful teacher for comm class; she is very nice, and friendly that make the class so interesting to be in. There is only two tests, one mid-term and final that weren't too hard. Take her!!
COMM- : Intro To Public Speaking - Posted 4/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Ms. Elder is a very down to earth teacher and realizes what college students go through, but her tests aren't easy. She grades moderately hard on speeches, but tests are killer. Don't take them for granted, because they aren't easy at all, so you must study for them. She is a difficult grader, and you can only miss up to three days. However, she is nice and considerate and helps you however she can. She is easy to get along with and helps you learn. I would suggest taking her.
COMM-151 : Public Speeking - Posted 4/8/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Charlotte give very simple notes and a very simple review for her tests, however she does put things on the test that she either didn't go over in class or just skimmed in class. So be careful of that.
COMM-161 : Bus And Prof Speaking - Posted 1/13/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I really liked her, but she graded harder than you think.
COMM-161 : Business Professional Speaking - Posted 12/16/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Heres the scoop. At first, she seems nice and everything, but when it comes to grades, she grades hard. Extremely hard. I failed one speech and got high d's low c's on everything else, and I am seriously a good student. I have a 3.5 GPA. I was hoping for a C knowing I would at least get a D, and she gave me a B. I think if you try in there, and she likes you, and your attendance is good, she will cut you some slack, take her if you have to, but try not to if you can.
COMM-161 : Bus And Prof Speaking - Posted 11/3/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I would suggest taking this teacher for such a horrible class. No one likes getting up in front of the class and speaking, but she makes the class enjoyable..she lets out early almost all of the time. She's very young, so she can relate to students and she grades very easy. Take Elder if you want an easy communication experience.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 7/28/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is a very good teacher. She cares a lot about her students and wants them to excel. I would highly reccomend her if you want to learn a lot without an overkill. Very GOOD!!
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 6/10/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Elder was a great teacher! She made public speaking fun and interesting. She was not so easy that you didn't have to study though. Her tests can be tricky--she wants you to apply the information she gives you in class. If you study the notes and pay attention in class though, this is a fun and easy A!
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 4/26/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Charlotte was AWESOME!! She has been my favorite professor so far. I learned so much about speaking in her class. Your exams and final are take home and if you bring them in early she will look over them and help you out anywhere she sees problems. Since this class, I have become completely comfortable speaking in front of people.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 4/8/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Charlotte is the best professor I have had so far. She is just enough laid-back and she really cares about her students. She is very helpful. I hated public speaking, but after I had her I love it.
COMM-161 : Buisness And Prof Speaking - Posted 3/31/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is a very laid back and personable teacher. She realizes that most students take this course as a gen ed requirement and therefore does not expect you to be a hardcore comm person. She does expect you to put forth effort into your speeches and OUTLINES! Her midterm and final are easy (take home - 10 essay questions) and the speeches are open topics. The class was not at all uncomfortable and you come away a little more knowledgable about public composure and speech.
COMM-161 : Professional Speaking - Posted 1/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
i really enjoyed this class and the professor. she is good, yet not hard. i would definitely recommend her to anyone. you will learn alot and she's very easy to get along with.
COMM-161 : Business&professional Speaking - Posted 1/13/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Elder is very young and she knows her stuff. However, she does not grade easily. You have to do the work if you want to have good results. Do not take this class if you don't want to put the effort into it.
COMM-145 : Fund. Public Speaking - Posted 1/5/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is what you would call an okay teacher. She is real laid back at times but can be really moody.Yet she still creates a friendly enviroment in her class. But she does grade on speeches real tough. A class you'll have to work at to get an A
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 11/7/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Charlotte Elder is a great teacher. Her lectures are entertaining and she relates things directly to you. She does have expectations, but as long as you try you will be fine.
COMM-161 : Business And Professional Speaking - Posted 10/30/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Elder is a really nice lady and a good teacher, but that doesn't mean that her class is easy. You take a lot of notes everyday, but she makes it interesting. She is very passionate about what she teaches and she is very laid back. Her exams are all essay, but at least the midterm was take-home and open book. We do a fair amount of work in groups. Just hope that you get in a good group. Some major projects include 2 speeches you have to give to the whole class, a "group problem-solving discussion" in front of the class, and an informative group presentation in front of the class. She grades all of the above pretty roughly if you know what I mean. But you do learn a lot in her class and it would be pretty hard to get below a "B" or "C" if you came to class everyday, participated in all the group activities, spent a lot of time on the midterm exam, and gave 2 decent speeches.
SCOM-145 : Fund Of Pub Speak - Posted 10/25/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
She is a great teacher. She's young and very understandable. Pay attention and take good notes. Only 4 speeches required. Pretty easy class.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 10/17/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
She is a great professor. She is very young and fun. I am terrible at giving speeches, but she makes her class room environment very relaxing and comfortable. I would highly recommend her.