Michael W Suman
Department of Communication
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3.2
Overall Rating
Based on 321 Users
Easiness 2.2 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 3.6 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 2.5 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 3.3 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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Quarter: Summer 2022
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Sept. 23, 2022

There are a lot of negative reviews for this class, and most of what others have said is true. You really have to work hard in this class to keep up with all of the material and get an A. Lectures and discussions are not mandatory but absolutely necessary in order to do well in the class. I did think that the material, especially in the first half of the class and the very end, was very interesting and easy to comprehend because it is so applicable to daily life.

Notes are key! Take good notes and make use of all 20 pages you are allowed to have for the midterm and final.

Start studying early! Can't emphasize this enough. A large portion of the midterm and final relies solely on your retention of material covered in lecture (which you aren't allowed to have notes on for the tests).

On tests, time management is very important. There are simply a lot of questions and essays that need to be written within the time frame, so make sure to budget your time wisely.

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Quarter: Spring 2022
Grade: A-
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June 24, 2022

I loved the content of this class. I actually really like Suman, and I found the lectures to be incredibly engaging. Although it was tough, I kind of appreciated the no technology rule because it eliminated distractions and I retained more information handwriting my notes.
The midterm and final are definitely difficult, but they are somewhat fair. Everything that is asked is something that was taught in lectures or is in the readings, so memorize absolutely everything you can. It is just hard because we learn so so much information. If you can, memorize every single list that he gives you in lecture. Those made up a lot of exam questions. But honestly, if something is listed on the lecture guides at all, you should try to know it. Take advantage of the 20 pages of reading notes you are allowed to have, start early, and make them as organized as possible. Having in-depth, organized notes felt like free points on the short answer questions because I basically had the answers right there. Before the midterm, really try to get a very in-depth feel for what your TA is expecting on the essay portion. Knowing exactly what they were looking for really boosted my score for the final. Also, manage your time wisely on the exams. It's a lot to get done in a relatively short time.
My biggest issue with the class was TA Joy Heller. She was extremely rude, unhelpful, and condescending throughout the course. I often refrained from asking her questions and even attending discussion at times because of how awful she was to us. She was so unprepared, usually only bringing her cellphone, and she would just ask questions without really contributing to the conversation herself. Oftentimes, it appeared that she was extremely unfamiliar with the content, and we usually had to guide the discussion ourselves or we would just sit in silence. Other TAs had detailed slides that seemed very beneficial for their students, while I ultimately gained nothing from attending discussion. I saw another comment that said she graded easy, but that was not my experience or the experience of a lot of people I talked to. In fact, a few of her other students and I had to get regrades by different TAs because of her simply unreasonable grading. If you can, avoid her at all costs.
Overall, people are not lying when they say COMM 10 is hard. However, it is not impossible. It requires a lot of dedication and effort, and that sometimes does not even feel worth it. Just really keep trying, and give it your all. Good luck!

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: C+
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June 20, 2022

Don't take this class. It seems like a good idea at first because it's no work and just a midterm, paper, and final. They grade everything hard and nothing is really explained. I could've avoided a C and taken a different class.

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Quarter: Spring 2022
Grade: A-
June 18, 2022

first things first, shoutout TA joy heller. her discussions were discussions, no slides unlike other sections, which sucked. but she didn’t grade as harshly as the others
secondly, the class was probably the hardest class i’ve ever taken. read the readings (like, dissect them) and literally write down EVERYTHING he says. and start your 20 open notes EARLY. i made the awful mistake of writing mine the night before and i stayed up until 4 and didn’t even finish them for the midterm. i worked really hard up until the essay worth 40% of your grade and then i just kinda slacked off. but i still managed with an A- because i still read mostly everything and my notes were p good. don’t read that damn jones book LMFAO he literally tells u what to focus on in the final/midterm guide soo just do that
for the essays on the test connect ur answer to the scenario he gives!

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Quarter: Spring 2022
Grade: C
June 17, 2022

IF YOU DO NOT NEED THIS CLASS DO NOT TAKE IT. This completely wrecked my GPA. I usually am a straight A (couple Bs) students and I tried so hard in this class but received such a bad grade. Unfortunately, this class is so subjective as the essay is graded by the TAs and even if your essay is well-written, it does not matter. You still receive a horrible grade, unless you go to OH I heard. But I do not have the time of day to kiss up. All in all, if you majoring in COMM, you have to take this class - make sure you take some easy GEs to balance out your GPA. Seriously, do yourself a favor and just complete all of the readings asap.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: C
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April 10, 2022

The workload of this class and the amount of reading you have to do is insane. This is by far the hardest class I've ever taken at UCLA. Do NOT take this class if you're not trying to be a Comm major, there's literally no point. Professor Suman is super strict about his rules including no electronics in class, you have to handwrite all your notes. Since the first 4 weeks were online for Winter 22, the first time we ever met in person was to take the midterm which was super stressful. The midterm and final are hard because you have to be super specific and you never really know what they're looking for. I really wanted to be a Comm major but now I'm not sure if I'll even get in because of my grade in this class.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: I
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Feb. 5, 2022

The only reason people don't like this class is because 1. they're taking it as a GE or 2. they don't want to put in the work to study the material. The tests are very easy if you thoroughly study and do all the readings. The people saying that they're impossible are the ones who did not put this effort in. There is no reason you should take this class unless you're a communications major, I would not recommend it as an easy GE. I find the class material extremely interesting and it confirmed that I want to be a communications major. Suman does talk very slowly but is still very engaging and organizes his lectures very well. He provides a lecture guide, which lays out a nice format for your notes. If you take this class in person, be aware that you cannot use a laptop for notes during lecture, he only allows you to handwrite notes in class and does not want technology in his classroom. Essentially, this class is awesome if you're interested in communications, but definitely a lot of work!

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: C+
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Jan. 5, 2022

I took this class asynchronous and I didn't learn much from his way of teaching. Professor Suman uploaded podcasts and a lecture guide to teach the material which is difficult for visual learners such as myself. Additionally, the grading for this class is ridiculous. Your entire grade is based on a midterm, essay, and a final. The midterm and final included multiple short answer responses and essays in a short amount of time that practically nobody was able to finish the entire exam. I do not recommend this class for anyone looking to fulfill a GE requirement.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: B+
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Dec. 27, 2021

After reading the reviews, I was scared of this class. But, this was one of the most organized courses I have had. He made his own material to go along with the lectures which had more detail, and the lectures were grouped by subject and very organized. There were also readings of articles or chapters to go along with each subject. Studying for the midterm and final were easy as he highlighted the parts of his notes that we needed to know. And, his lectures emphasized the areas. For the midterm, there was a study guide and the short answer section came straight from the study guide - very straight forward, no trick questions. And, we had a good idea of what the two essays were on. For the final, there were also short answer questions and 3 essays. We had a good idea of what at least 2 of the essays were going to be on. Then, there was the paper. He curves the paper grades and midterm grades, so if you listen to the lectures, read the readings, you can do really well.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: C+
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Dec. 22, 2021

I never interacted with Suman himself since he just released podcast-style lectures, but the TA Justin Breck was an absolute nightmare. He lives off marking you down for the tiniest things. Took it because I thought it would be interesting, but in the end it killed my GPA.

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Summer 2022
Grade: A
Sept. 23, 2022

There are a lot of negative reviews for this class, and most of what others have said is true. You really have to work hard in this class to keep up with all of the material and get an A. Lectures and discussions are not mandatory but absolutely necessary in order to do well in the class. I did think that the material, especially in the first half of the class and the very end, was very interesting and easy to comprehend because it is so applicable to daily life.

Notes are key! Take good notes and make use of all 20 pages you are allowed to have for the midterm and final.

Start studying early! Can't emphasize this enough. A large portion of the midterm and final relies solely on your retention of material covered in lecture (which you aren't allowed to have notes on for the tests).

On tests, time management is very important. There are simply a lot of questions and essays that need to be written within the time frame, so make sure to budget your time wisely.

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Quarter: Spring 2022
Grade: A-
June 24, 2022

I loved the content of this class. I actually really like Suman, and I found the lectures to be incredibly engaging. Although it was tough, I kind of appreciated the no technology rule because it eliminated distractions and I retained more information handwriting my notes.
The midterm and final are definitely difficult, but they are somewhat fair. Everything that is asked is something that was taught in lectures or is in the readings, so memorize absolutely everything you can. It is just hard because we learn so so much information. If you can, memorize every single list that he gives you in lecture. Those made up a lot of exam questions. But honestly, if something is listed on the lecture guides at all, you should try to know it. Take advantage of the 20 pages of reading notes you are allowed to have, start early, and make them as organized as possible. Having in-depth, organized notes felt like free points on the short answer questions because I basically had the answers right there. Before the midterm, really try to get a very in-depth feel for what your TA is expecting on the essay portion. Knowing exactly what they were looking for really boosted my score for the final. Also, manage your time wisely on the exams. It's a lot to get done in a relatively short time.
My biggest issue with the class was TA Joy Heller. She was extremely rude, unhelpful, and condescending throughout the course. I often refrained from asking her questions and even attending discussion at times because of how awful she was to us. She was so unprepared, usually only bringing her cellphone, and she would just ask questions without really contributing to the conversation herself. Oftentimes, it appeared that she was extremely unfamiliar with the content, and we usually had to guide the discussion ourselves or we would just sit in silence. Other TAs had detailed slides that seemed very beneficial for their students, while I ultimately gained nothing from attending discussion. I saw another comment that said she graded easy, but that was not my experience or the experience of a lot of people I talked to. In fact, a few of her other students and I had to get regrades by different TAs because of her simply unreasonable grading. If you can, avoid her at all costs.
Overall, people are not lying when they say COMM 10 is hard. However, it is not impossible. It requires a lot of dedication and effort, and that sometimes does not even feel worth it. Just really keep trying, and give it your all. Good luck!

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: C+
June 20, 2022

Don't take this class. It seems like a good idea at first because it's no work and just a midterm, paper, and final. They grade everything hard and nothing is really explained. I could've avoided a C and taken a different class.

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Quarter: Spring 2022
Grade: A-
June 18, 2022

first things first, shoutout TA joy heller. her discussions were discussions, no slides unlike other sections, which sucked. but she didn’t grade as harshly as the others
secondly, the class was probably the hardest class i’ve ever taken. read the readings (like, dissect them) and literally write down EVERYTHING he says. and start your 20 open notes EARLY. i made the awful mistake of writing mine the night before and i stayed up until 4 and didn’t even finish them for the midterm. i worked really hard up until the essay worth 40% of your grade and then i just kinda slacked off. but i still managed with an A- because i still read mostly everything and my notes were p good. don’t read that damn jones book LMFAO he literally tells u what to focus on in the final/midterm guide soo just do that
for the essays on the test connect ur answer to the scenario he gives!

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Quarter: Spring 2022
Grade: C
June 17, 2022

IF YOU DO NOT NEED THIS CLASS DO NOT TAKE IT. This completely wrecked my GPA. I usually am a straight A (couple Bs) students and I tried so hard in this class but received such a bad grade. Unfortunately, this class is so subjective as the essay is graded by the TAs and even if your essay is well-written, it does not matter. You still receive a horrible grade, unless you go to OH I heard. But I do not have the time of day to kiss up. All in all, if you majoring in COMM, you have to take this class - make sure you take some easy GEs to balance out your GPA. Seriously, do yourself a favor and just complete all of the readings asap.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: C
April 10, 2022

The workload of this class and the amount of reading you have to do is insane. This is by far the hardest class I've ever taken at UCLA. Do NOT take this class if you're not trying to be a Comm major, there's literally no point. Professor Suman is super strict about his rules including no electronics in class, you have to handwrite all your notes. Since the first 4 weeks were online for Winter 22, the first time we ever met in person was to take the midterm which was super stressful. The midterm and final are hard because you have to be super specific and you never really know what they're looking for. I really wanted to be a Comm major but now I'm not sure if I'll even get in because of my grade in this class.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: I
Feb. 5, 2022

The only reason people don't like this class is because 1. they're taking it as a GE or 2. they don't want to put in the work to study the material. The tests are very easy if you thoroughly study and do all the readings. The people saying that they're impossible are the ones who did not put this effort in. There is no reason you should take this class unless you're a communications major, I would not recommend it as an easy GE. I find the class material extremely interesting and it confirmed that I want to be a communications major. Suman does talk very slowly but is still very engaging and organizes his lectures very well. He provides a lecture guide, which lays out a nice format for your notes. If you take this class in person, be aware that you cannot use a laptop for notes during lecture, he only allows you to handwrite notes in class and does not want technology in his classroom. Essentially, this class is awesome if you're interested in communications, but definitely a lot of work!

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: C+
Jan. 5, 2022

I took this class asynchronous and I didn't learn much from his way of teaching. Professor Suman uploaded podcasts and a lecture guide to teach the material which is difficult for visual learners such as myself. Additionally, the grading for this class is ridiculous. Your entire grade is based on a midterm, essay, and a final. The midterm and final included multiple short answer responses and essays in a short amount of time that practically nobody was able to finish the entire exam. I do not recommend this class for anyone looking to fulfill a GE requirement.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: B+
Dec. 27, 2021

After reading the reviews, I was scared of this class. But, this was one of the most organized courses I have had. He made his own material to go along with the lectures which had more detail, and the lectures were grouped by subject and very organized. There were also readings of articles or chapters to go along with each subject. Studying for the midterm and final were easy as he highlighted the parts of his notes that we needed to know. And, his lectures emphasized the areas. For the midterm, there was a study guide and the short answer section came straight from the study guide - very straight forward, no trick questions. And, we had a good idea of what the two essays were on. For the final, there were also short answer questions and 3 essays. We had a good idea of what at least 2 of the essays were going to be on. Then, there was the paper. He curves the paper grades and midterm grades, so if you listen to the lectures, read the readings, you can do really well.

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Quarter: Fall 2021
Grade: C+
Dec. 22, 2021

I never interacted with Suman himself since he just released podcast-style lectures, but the TA Justin Breck was an absolute nightmare. He lives off marking you down for the tiniest things. Took it because I thought it would be interesting, but in the end it killed my GPA.

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