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Speech Communication

Douglas Kresse

SPEECH135F · SPCH135F · SPECH100 · COMM135 · SPECH135 · COMM100 · SPECH135F · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
75/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

He is a strong choice for engaged students who want an energetic speech professor, but if you need direct instructions and low group work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardExtra Credit HeavyCaring and EntertainingSpeech Grading Can Be ToughConfusing InstructionsGroup Debate Work
  • Students often praise him as caring, funny, knowledgeable, and willing to help.
  • is a major advantage and can make grades much easier in some classes.
  • COMM100 and online speech reviews are much easier than SPECH135, where exams, debates, group work, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

, flexible topics, and several A grades make strong grades reachable, but harder debate sections require real work and .

Online reviews make the A look easier, while in-person reviews range from very easy COMM100 to difficult SPECH135 sections.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Some speech courses are described as easy and fun, but debate concepts, exams, and .

Online SPECH100 is described as very easy, while in-person SPECH135 is repeatedly described as confusing and difficult.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Participation and group work matter often, but comments do .

Both formats emphasize participation or group work, with and teamwork requirements.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Most positive reviews praise his care, humor, and , though harder debate sections produce strong negative recommendations.

Online reviews are fully positive, while and structure.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

He can be tough on speeches and exams, but frequent substantially improves grade outcomes.

Format shift

Online reviews highlight and easy grading more strongly, while in-person .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Workload is manageable in easier speech sections but heavier in debate sections with , and group projects.

Format shift

Online workload appears lighter, while in-person SPECH135 , and team work.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students find him caring, entertaining, knowledgeable, and accessible, but some .

Format shift

Online reviews are consistently positive, while confusing directions.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Courses use speeches, debates, group projects, assignments, exams, and rather than relying on one assessment type.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions speeches and , while in-person evidence includes exams, debates, speeches, and assignments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are polarized, with many praising his energy and but several warning about tough grading, confusing directions, debates, and difficult exams.

Main concern

Harder speech and , and exam-heavy.

What students said

“Doesn't assign too much work, but , but they're learnable.”
COMM100
“ on debates”
SPECH135
“ .”
SPEECH135F
“DOUG is the BEST!! He is so caring and willing to work with his students.”
COMM100

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are positive, with , and one note about unclear assignment instructions.

Main concern

.

What students said

“This was the easiest class, theres 4 speeches and ”
SPECH100
“sometimes he is a .”
SPECH100
“Very easy class and and willing to work with students !”
SPECH100

Exam style

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Exam experience varies by course, with one and several in-person debate reviews reporting difficult major exams.

No Final In One Online ClassDifficult Exams In Debate CourseSpeechesMajor DebatesExam policy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and major debates, but do not clearly prove open-book status, proctoring, or closed-book rules.

Difficult ExamsThree Major ExamsMajor Debates
“ on debates”
SPECH135
“There are three , and a .”
SPECH135

Online

Online reviews report four speeches and , but do not clearly prove proctoring or .

No Final In One Online ClassFour Speeches
“theres 4 speeches and ”
SPECH100

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Douglas was the best professor Ive had at Fullerton college !!”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, , course difficulty, and participation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“He is sooo funny. He is the kindest professor I have ever met.”

🎁 Value

70/100

“He offers a lot of .”

⚠️ Course Difficulty Split

68/100

“ on debates”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Really seems like he likes his job and his lectures and entertaining.
  • Doug is a gem, class is fun and you learn so much if you're engaged!
  • He is a really fun and easy teacher.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • So much , it's hard not to get a passing grade.
  • , but there are a lot of opportunities
  • He usually goes over everything before the test. I got a 98!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Structure & Instructions

  • sometimes he is a .
  • and won't ever give direct directions.
  • .

Theme 4

🤝 About Participation & Group Work

  • the class that I took was a debate class so we worked with our groups most of the time.
  • the class requires team work on debates
  • he will put you on the spot from time to time

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Twelve reviews across many years and formats provide repeated, detailed patterns, though course differences create some variation.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

COMM1003 reviews
SPECH1003 reviews
SPECH1352 reviews
COMM1351 review
SPCH135F1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3