Fall 2026

Communicating with Key Audiences

CSCS 335 teaches comprehensive communication strategies for individuals, families, and communities.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Michael Maguire3.9/5

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The coursework is described as straightforward and not too difficult, with one review noting the class centers on a single group project that may feel like busywork. Students report that success requires simply showing up and doing the expected work.

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CSCS 335

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.33/5 from 15 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 4.3/5 raw quality · 1.8/5 difficulty · 4 reviews

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Michael Maguire is consistently described as kind, approachable, and accommodating, with straightforward coursework that is not difficult. Reviewers highlight his responsiveness and care for students, recommending the class for its ease and supportive environment.

Some reviewers note that grading rubrics are unclear and deadlines can seem random or busywork. Despite these organizational concerns, the course material itself remains accessible and manageable for students.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.88 GPA, 95.6% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.90 GPA, 95.1% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 96.3% A/AB (n=27 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

MICHAEL MAGUIRE is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction34 / 380

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Student experience

the class

Michael Maguire teaches an easy, straightforward course where students can do well by showing up and completing expected work. Reviewers consistently describe the class as not difficult, though some note that grading rubrics and deadlines can be unclear or random.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.88 GPA, 95.6% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.90 GPA, 95.1% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 96.3% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The coursework is described as straightforward and not too difficult, with one review noting the class centers on a single group project that may feel like busywork. Students report that success requires simply showing up and doing the expected work.

Students find Professor Maguire kind, approachable, and accommodating, with one reviewer highly recommending the class for SoHE majors. Another reviewer notes the class is based on one group project that can feel like busywork.

Topics

  • Individual, family, and community communication

Skills

  • Communication strategies

Grades

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CSCS 335 · Fall 2026

Communicating with Key Audiences

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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Model & dataset provenance
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