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Speech Communication

Yancy Duncan

COMMV01 · COMM104 · SPEACH101 · SPEECH104 · SPEEC3376 · SPEEC101 · COMM101 · COMM105 · SPEEC105 · COM104 · SPCH104 · SPCH3362 · COMM151 · SP101 · SP104 · SPCH101 · SPECH101 · 122 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
86.36%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

if you want a fun, low-stress speech class where following simple directions earns an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterHilarious lecturesEasy A speechesLife-changing mentorMinimal homeworkChill but clear
  • Students overwhelmingly call him hilarious, inspiring, and one of the .
  • Public speaking becomes manageable with and few assignments.
  • Do the speeches and show up; that is basically the whole game.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most say follow the speech format, do the few speeches, and an A is very likely.

Online easy A via check-ins and readings; in-person easy A via 3-4 speeches.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Low average difficulty, minimal homework, and .

Both formats described as chill; speech anxiety is the main challenge, not content hardness.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

; missing class costs participation and wisdom.

Online uses daily check-ins; in-person many say go to class or and stories.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Decades of best-professor praise and .

; online still recommends him as nice and easy.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

80/100

Widely seen as generous if you follow his speech structure; .

Format shift

Online grading is simple participation credit; .

Workload

Light

85/100

, and little to no homework or textbooks.

Format shift

Online has daily check-ins; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Hilarious, wise, confidence-building lectures make students love attending and improve as speakers.

Format shift

In-person charisma is legendary; online is solid but less lecture-rich.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Grades hinge on a few speeches or check-in and .

Format shift

Online leans discussions and check-ins; in-person centers 3-4 speeches.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students rave about comedy-filled lectures, confidence building, and easy As if you deliver the speeches.

Main concern

A few call him rude or a if speeches miss his structure.

What students said

“Professor Duncan is one of the !!!”
COM104
“Professor Duncan is quick-witted and ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS”
COMM101
“Easy A”
COMM101

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections stay easy with readings, check-ins, and discussions; some dislike daily name check-ins.

Main concern

Repetitive daily check-ins and limited live lectures online.

What students said

“As long as you are on top of the daily check-ins and .”
COM104
“It was an easy A, so if you want to get a high grade with the least effort, consider taking his class!”
COMM104

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is speech and participation based with and little high-stakes testing.

Few speechesClear speech formatLight reading checksMinimal formal exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

with ; formal exams are rare.

3-4 speechesClear formatGenerous feedback
“ONLY assigns 3 speeches, follow his structure, do good research & practice your speeches & you will PASS”
COMM101
“if you follow his format for speeches, you should be fine.”
COMM101

Online

Online success depends on daily check-ins, readings, and .

Daily check-insReading discussionsNo live exams mentioned
“As long as you are on top of the daily check-ins and .”
COM104
“ but it will be necessary in order to participate in the class discussions.”
COMM104

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It was an easy A, so if you want to get a high grade with the least effort, consider taking his class!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting humor, easy As, and speech growth. Credibility rating: High.

😂 Teaching Charisma

88/100

“Professor Duncan is quick-witted and ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS, like hurt-your-stomach funny.”

🅰️ Easy Grade Path

86/100

“It is really easy to get an A. Just follow his and clear.”

🎤 Speech Confidence

85/100

“I was terrified to speak in front of people, but after taking him, no worries anymore”

⚠️ Rare Harsh Notes

25/100

“Extremely rude”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • class
  • His lectures are unique and invaluable.
  • He creates an atmosphere of knowledge enjoyment.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A
  • STUDY.
  • Just do the speeches!!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He is honest, sharp, unapologetic, and a real joy
  • Prof Yancy is def. the greatest professor I have had the pleasure of having.
  • Extremely rude

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

122

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years show highly consistent praise for humor, ease, and speech confidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 593
4 out of 58
3 out of 56
2 out of 54
1 out of 511

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 6 · A 17

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2