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Speech

Steven Nahabedian

SPCH010 · SPEECH1 · SPCH3 · SPCH003 · C1000 · SPEECH001 · SPEECH3 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
95%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you will practice, follow the rubric, and show up for workshops.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCrystal-clear rubricsSpeech-focused practiceWants every student to passFunny dry humorNo textbook needed often
  • Extremely high praise for , and genuine care about student success.
  • Coursework centers on a handful of and final; .
  • A few students find him strict on fillers, abrasive, or unfair online, but most call him a must-take.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

and speech practice make high grades very attainable if you prepare; .

; online notes required prep and no late work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Material is straightforward speech skills; main challenge is nerves and following exact format.

Both formats call content manageable; anxiety is the real hurdle in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

workshops and speech days.

In-person reviews stress show-up culture; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

, and real speaking growth.

In-person love is overwhelming; online is mostly positive with .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

Rubrics are transparent and success-oriented, but he deducts strictly for fillers and missed format details.

Format shift

One online student alleged unfair presentation grading.

Workload

Light

74/100

Main load is speech prep and .

Format shift

Online winter session still and final.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students , and excellent at building speaking confidence.

Format shift

In-person excellence is near consensus; online is mixed by one older negative.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades balance several speeches with a midterm and .

Format shift

Online SPEECH001 explicitly and final.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and easy A potential if you practice.

Main concern

Strict speech delivery rules and hard multiple-choice tests catch unprepared students.

What students said

“His lecture are well thought out and are exactly what you need to get an A.”
C1000
“RUN! OMG i took in the summer2016.”
SPEECH1
“ and approachable.”
SPEECH1

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online is workable with , but one review strongly warns of and unfair grading.

Main concern

Older online and ; no late work in winter session.

What students said

“Professor Steve is very helpful, and gives constructive feedbacks.”
SPEECH001
“You MUST prepare to succeed. There are a total of 5 Speeches with 1 Midterm & Final.”
SPEECH001
“he grades them very unfairly.”
SPEECH1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Written tests can be long and hard, but speeches are the core assessment with .

Multiple-choice midterm and finalSpeech performancesClear rubricsStudy from lecturesHard tests if unprepared

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and sometimes tough multiple-choice exams.

4-6 speechesMultiple-choice examsStrict filler deductions
“Speeches have a and he has a and final. 170 questions.”
SPEECH001
“ THOUGH.”
SPEECH1

Online

Online sections and and study.

SpeechesMidterm and finalNo late work reported
“There are a total of 5 Speeches with 1 Midterm & Final. You MUST study for them and .”
SPEECH001

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ and straight to the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews, highlighting key themes in rubrics, speeches, and care. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Excellence

92/100

“His lecture are well thought out and are exactly what you need to get an A.”

👍

94/100

“Great and very nice Professor! He is one of the .”

📋

90/100

“ and rubrics for each speech.”

❤️ Student Support

88/100

“If you have public speaking and helpful”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • well thought out and are exactly what you need to get an A
  • Loved his sarcasm and dry humor
  • He spoon feeds all the material to you

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • easiest class
  • Not an easy A. You're expected to perform
  • THOUGH

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Wants all his students to pass
  • he truly cares about you knowing the concepts
  • funny guy, gave us cookies for participation

Data context

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Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-three detailed reviews over many years with very high consistency on clarity, care, and recommendation.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 3 · A 17 · A- 2

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values