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Speech Communication

Joel Salcedo

SPCH124 · COMM124 · COMM124F · F036 · COMM135 · COMM120 · SPCH100 · COMM100 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
95/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
82.93%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you want a supportive and low-stress communication class, but track your own progress because grades may be posted late.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyRelaxed and funnyEasy A pathCaring feedbackGroup presentationsOccasional late grading
  • Most students describe Salcedo as relaxed, caring, funny, and confidence-building.
  • Grades are usually easy if students participate, complete speeches or group work, and submit assignments.
  • The main recurring weakness is organization, especially late grade posting in some online sections.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Most A grades come from completing , and participation, with in several sections.

Online evidence is more strongly easy-A and flexible, while and test responsibility.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Students repeatedly call the material easy, beginner-friendly, and useful for building speaking confidence.

Both formats are easy overall, but and group interaction.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Online sections are flexible, but , and in-class assignments.

Online reviews mention no Zoom or flexible due dates, while and participating matters.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students strongly recommend him because he lowers anxiety, makes communication engaging, and .

Recommendations are strongest in person, while online praise is high but .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Grades are usually lenient with , few major graded items, group work, and many A outcomes.

Format shift

Online sections look especially generous, while and occasional harder tests.

Workload

Light

82/100

Workload is usually light to moderate, , and short written work.

Format shift

Online reviews mention flexible pacing and few major tasks, while and activities.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Most students describe him as caring, funny, relatable, and especially effective at making public speaking less stressful.

Format shift

In-person teaching is praised more strongly, while online teaching is good but .

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Assessment mixes , and some written outlines.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, exams, speeches, and assignments, while , and presentations.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and especially good for nervous public speakers.

Main concern

Participation, group work, and exams still matter even when the class feels relaxed.

What students said

“He made the class easy, engaging and very easy to follow.”
SPCH100
“ as comfortable as possible.”
COMM100
“ but he does everything he can to set you up for success.”
COMM135

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections are usually very easy and flexible, but several students report late grades and occasional disorganization.

Main concern

standing before the end.

What students said

“Super easy class A+ and EC!”
COMM124
“ at 11:59 pm.”
COMM100
“Our grades were not updated until the end of the semester”
COMM100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, cheat sheets, and repeated quiz material, though a few students say tests are hard.

Group ExamsCheat Sheet AllowedQuiz-Based ExamsFew Major Tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and cheat sheets, while closed-book rules or strict proctoring are not clearly proven.

Group ExamsCheat Sheet AllowedHard Tests Mentioned
“ as well.”
COMM124F
“2 Exams (can use cheat sheet)”
COMM135
“ but you are allowed to use a cheat sheet”
COMM100

Online

, and no mandatory Zoom, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

No Mandatory ZoomQuiz-Based ExamsMidterm and Final Mentioned
“ so save the questions+answers.”
COMM124
“ at 11:59 pm.”
COMM100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Fun and energetic professor. He made the class easy, engaging and very easy to follow.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“He creates a great environment in class, you get to know your classmates they get to know you (you get to know Joel), it's a great time.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

88/100

“Just make sure to be on class and submit everything and you will have an A+”

⚠️ Organization Risk

62/100

“Our grades were not updated until the end of the semester”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Fun and energetic professor.
  • Professor Salcedo is a great speech professor.
  • He makes the class fun and very group oriented; I knew everyone's name.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Super easy class A+ and EC!
  • Easy A.
  • but you are allowed to use a cheat sheet which helps out a lot.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • as comfortable as possible.
  • , and funny.
  • and will help as much as you ask.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 41 reviews span many years, both formats are well represented, and the same strengths and weaknesses repeat.

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 55
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

26

A+ 8 · A 13 · A- 5

B range

9

B+ 4 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1