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Speech

Larry Radden

SP1 · SPEECH1 · SP30 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
36.36%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you want rigorous speech structure practice and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough speech structure graderMandatory attendanceLecture and writing heavyNot an easy AImproves real speaking skills
  • Speech courses demand structured outlines and writing-like speeches more than flashy delivery.
  • Attendance and participation are enforced; skipping is widely said to sink your grade.
  • A minority praise growth as a speaker, but many call him vague, picky, boring, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Students say it is hard to get an A because and small errors, not just delivery.

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Multiple speeches, outline rigor, writing load, and easy speech elective.

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

; attendance and cold-call participation are strictly enforced.

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

; many urge avoiding him despite some saying the .

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

; speeches graded like English structure with little forgiveness on small errors.

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Several major speeches, and .

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Average

45/100

Some find him nice and growth-focused; , and tone sarcastic.

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Core grade is multiple speeches plus participation, with and .

Format shift

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

speeches like oral essays, mandatory presence, tough grading on structure, mixed personality reviews.

Main concern

and heavy writing make Speech 1 much harder than students expect.

What students said

“ !!! Speech 1 should be about getting in front of the class and however, he grades on small errors.”
SPEECH1
“Not an easy A but will make you a way better public speaker.”
SPEECH1
“Speeches .”
SP1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment centers on structured speeches plus controversial written exams rather than student-friendly open formats.

Multiple graded speechesWritten midterm and finalStructure-focused rubricsExtra credit sometimes

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person Speech 1 includes several speeches, outline rules, and .

Speeches graded on structureWritten midterm and finalNo late workExtra credit opportunities
“Also a midterm and . .”
SPEECH1
“You have 5 speeches total, 4 you have to write yourself. FOLLOW the outline!”
SP1

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ !!! Speech 1 should be about getting in front of the class and however, he grades on small errors.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 in-person and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“Mr. Radden is a but he's not the .”

⚖️

24/100

“Very hard to get an A in this course and he is very picky on speeches.”

📣 Skill Payoff

55/100

“Not an easy A but will make you a way better public speaker.”

🚫 Recommendation

34/100

“ !!! Its a and with him that wont happen”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Radden was a nice, but boring teacher
  • He picks on people randomly all the time to participate
  • A and will help you out if you show passion for the class

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Speeches
  • Get ready to work hard!
  • Easy class though as long as you show up, participate fully, and turn in work on time

Theme 3

🚪

  • Skip class? You won't pass.
  • You'll be just fine, just get ready to work hard!
  • a few kids missed so many classes and still passed?

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen consistent in-person reviews across years strongly and .

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 54
1 out of 52

Course coverage

SP17 reviews
SPEECH17 reviews
SP301 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

2

B 2

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1