AI Rate Professor

Speech Communication

Richard Baca

SPCH100F · SPEECH105 · SPEECH100F · SPCH105 · SPCH102 · SPCH100 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you want a low-pressure speech class, but watch grades closely and be ready for inconsistent professionalism.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyLaid-back classCaring feedbackFun speakerInconsistent professionalismEasy grading
  • Many students describe the class as relaxed, fun, and .
  • Grades seem attainable with , and some , but organization can be inconsistent.
  • A few reviews raise serious concerns about professionalism, personal boundaries, and reduced teaching effort late in the term.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Getting a high grade appears fairly easy if students participate, track Blackboard, and complete speeches or quizzes.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

The speech content is described as laid back, practical, and built around short speeches rather than heavy theory.

Only in-person reviews exist, and they mostly describe an approachable public speaking course.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Attendance seems useful and , but reviews do not show a .

and , while online evidence is absent.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Students are and warning about professionalism and inconsistent teaching.

The recommendation judgment .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students mention , and generally attainable good grades.

Format shift

, and they lean lenient despite some grade-entry concerns.

Workload

Light

76/100

Workload is , and manageable preparation time.

Format shift

All workload evidence is from in-person classes, with no online comparison.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

He can be caring and engaging, but several reviews describe weak lectures, unprofessional behavior, or giving up late in the term.

Format shift

In-person reviews are polarized, while no online evidence exists.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Assessment mixes speeches, quizzes, exams, and a .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe assessments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and often encouraging speech class with but uneven professionalism.

Main concern

Some students report uncomfortable personal comments, poor follow-through, and grade-entry issues.

What students said

“A charismatic guy who really cares about making you a better public speaker.”
SPCH100F
“On top of that, he blackmails you with points if you need to leave early. Avoid!”
SPCH100
“If you show effort he will help you out, and you will get a good grade.”
SPEECH100F

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

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Exam evidence is limited but includes short quizzes, two exams, and .

Take-Home FinalShort QuizzesFew Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention short quizzes, a few exams, and a , but .

Take-Home FinalShort QuizzesTwo Exams
“ ”
SPCH105
“2 exams, a couple quizzes.”
SPCH100F
“ , but are short and simple.”
SPEECH100F

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you show effort he will help you out, and you will get a good grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and professionalism. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“A charismatic guy who really cares about making you a better public speaker.”

📈 Grade Value

82/100

“If you show effort he will help you out, and you will get a good grade.”

⚠️ Professionalism Risk

55/100

“He's also very unprofessional in the sense that and blurt them out in front of the entire class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Creates an interactive atmosphere.
  • He is very laid back, easy going and makes class fun.
  • Shows a lot of videos. Really fun to be in.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades & Workload

  • syllabus.
  • Gave our class options for .
  • Easy to pass his class, but you don't learn anything from his lectures.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Consistency

  • The last 2 months of school he gave up.
  • PAY CLOSE ATTECHION TO YOUR GRADE HE IN PUTS THE WRONG SCORE ON BLACKBOARD
  • On top of that, he blackmails you with points if you need to leave early. Avoid!

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Nine in-person reviews across several years give consistent evidence on workload and grading, though teaching-quality opinions are mixed.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 53
1 out of 50

Course coverage

SPCH1053 reviews
SPCH1002 reviews
SPCH100F1 review
SPCH1021 review
SPEECH100F1 review
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SPEECH1051 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values