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Speech

Dewi Hokett

SPECH120 · SPCH290 · SPCH145 · SPCH100 · SPEECH100 · SPCH120 · 197 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
58.02%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want real speech skills and will follow rubrics exactly; pick someone else for an easy GE A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough Speech GraderLots of Extra CreditPublic-Speaking Confidence BuilderStrict OutlinesPolarizing Feedback
  • Many students credit her with conquering public-speaking fear through outlines and feedback.
  • and delivery details.
  • is abundant and often necessary to protect your grade.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

helps, but speeches and outlines are graded strictly on tiny technical details.

Online reviews sound harsher on A difficulty; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is introductory speech, but preparation, outlines, and performance standards make it time-heavy.

Both formats describe manageable concepts with high execution burden.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly required for in-person success and some online sections.

; online varies.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Recommendation splits between confidence-building fans and GE .

In-person leans more positive; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

32/100

timing, citations, posture, and outline format.

Format shift

Strictness is especially loud in .

Workload

Moderate

46/100

Multiple speeches, outlines, quizzes, and discussions create steady prep work, eased by frequent .

Format shift

Online comments emphasize more homework and speech-prep load.

Teaching experience

Average

64/100

Strong when students feel supported and inspired; .

Format shift

reports.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

38/100

Speeches, outlines, discussions, and .

Format shift

, and discussions in detail.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students more often praise caring lectures, confidence gains, and , while still warning she is a .

Main concern

Attendance and participation matter, and speeches.

What students said

“I have extremely bad social anxiety, but this class not only helped me struggle through it”
SPCH100
“ because she gives you all the tools necessary and then some to be successful”
SPCH100
“she marks down for any little thing”
SPCH100

Remote format

Online

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online speech sections draw more frustration about nitpicky deductions, audience requirements, and heavy prep for videos.

Main concern

Strict speech and outline criteria with little forgiveness for small timing, citation, or formatting misses.

What students said

“ .”
SPCH100
“Do not expect an A in this class.”
SPCH100
“ unless you want to spend a majority of your time preparing your speech just to get a subpar grade”
100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment centers on graded speeches and outlines with .

Speech performancesStrict outlinesQuizzes and final MCLots of extra creditAudience requirements online

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person sections focus on multiple live speeches with , and frequent .

Live speechesDetailed outlinesExtra credit heavyParticipation matters
“You give four speeches and she gives you a complete outline with everything you need.”
SPCH100
“You could give an A+ speech and shell give you a C- on it because your outline didnt meet her standards.”
SPCH100

Online

Online work stresses recorded speeches, audience of multiple people, quizzes, discussions, and very picky outline rules.

Recorded speechesAudience of 3 requiredQuizzes and finalStrict verbal citations
“4 speeches 300pts... Requires audience of 3 ppl. 5 quizzes + final multiple choice 150pts.”
SPCH100
“Going a few minutes past the time frame for a speech will .”
SPCH100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I had a fear of public speaking for years. One semester with Prof. Hokett and my confidence and self-esteem increased greatly.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, contrasting skill-building praise with . Credibility rating: High.

🗣️ Speech Confidence

64/100

“This class changed public speaking for me.”

✂️

32/100

“She is a and really condescending in .”

🎁 Lifeline

70/100

“she offers an insane amount of ”

👍 Split Recommendation

55/100

“if this is just a GE for you, pick someone else. please.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • her lectures were always very thoughtful
  • and super funny.
  • She makes you feel comfortable and helps you get over the fear

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very critical of speech format, posture, tone, eye contact, cadence
  • Do
  • There is no winning.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Course Fit

  • Not a if you are taking for a GE only
  • Please, pick a different professor!
  • You're a gem!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

197

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with substantial online and in-person split and recurring tough-grader plus extra-credit themes support high credibility.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5109
4 out of 531
3 out of 522
2 out of 511
1 out of 526

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 4 · A 15 · A- 2

B range

16

B+ 7 · B 7 · B- 2

C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Rather not say 2