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MIRANDA KOLB

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 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.

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COMMARTS272 · course not matched2018-12-21

Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5

Took the course a little over a year ago, but remember it decently well. Not an easy A by any means, but far from an impossible one. Prof. Kolb herself was very pleasant, and gave solid lectures, which sometimes included visits from her dog. Very knowledgable, and clearly has passion for the subject matter. Not bad for a comm b fulfillment.

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COM272 · course not matched2017-12-12

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Miranda was one of the best professors I have had here! There are 3 exams, she gives an exam review guide which helps a lot. Everything you need to know is taught in lecture, though reading the book definitely helps on the exams. She always tries to make things entertaining and funny while teaching. She also brings her dog to class sometimes.

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Classes with MIRANDA KOLB

COMARTS 100

Introduction to Speech Composition

3 credits

Introduction to Speech Composition teaches audience-centered public speaking and writing to build confidence and research skills.

No offering record · Spring 2018

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Adam Pham Caitlin Mayer+14 more

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Fall 2013–Spring 2018

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Term	Course	Title
Spring 2018	COMARTS 100	Introduction to Speech Composition
Fall 2017	COMARTS 272	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Spring 2017	COMARTS 272	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Spring 2016	COMARTS 272	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Fall 2014	COMARTS 575	Communication in Complex Organizations
Spring 2013	COMARTS 100	Introduction to Speech Composition
Fall 2012	COMARTS 100	Introduction to Speech Composition

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