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Speech Communication

Gary Peterson

COMMV01 · SPCH1 · SPECHVO1N · COMM10 · COMM01 · SPEECHCOMMUNIC · COMMV10 · COMM1 · SPEEC101 · INTROTOSPEECH · COMVO1 · SPCHVO1 · SPCHV01 · SPCH1A · SPEECH101 · SP1 · SP1A · COM101 · COMMVO1 · COMMV12 · SPCHSPCH · COMV01 · 70 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Take him for speech or debate if you want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHilariousParticipation mattersClear speech expectationsCaringFew graded speeches
  • Speech and debate classes are generally easy As if you show up prepared and follow outline rules
  • He builds comfort for nervous speakers with and humor
  • , and attendance matters on presentation days

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Nearly all reported grades are As when students complete a handful of speeches and follow outline and visual-aid rules.

Evidence is almost entirely in person; the one online student also earned an A.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Workload is light outside presentations; anxiety is the main challenge, not complex theory.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

52/100

You mainly need to be present and on time on speech days; other days are often more flexible.

than daily seat-time.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Most students say he makes public speaking doable, fun, and confidence-building.

Strong in-person consensus; one online review is only mildly positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

and ; a few call critiques harsh or inconsistent on finals.

Format shift

; online sample is tiny.

Workload

Light

82/100

Typically a few speeches or , and often no textbook.

Format shift

Both formats mention few assignments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

87/100

Students credit him with reducing speech anxiety through humor, clarity, and genuine care.

Format shift

In-person praise is abundant; online notes occasional rudeness.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Grades come from speeches, debates, outlines, and participation rather than written exams.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students , and easy As with only a few speeches.

Main concern

Post-speech critique can feel harsh or awkward in front of peers.

What students said

“Gary is the best professor in commv10 he's the most genuine person I've ever met and genuinely cares for his students!!”
COMMV10
“VERY EASY class.”
COMMV01

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The one online review calls him fairly easy with few assignments, but notes a and occasional rudeness.

Main concern

Very small online sample and mixed tone on professionalism.

What students said

“This class had very few assignments and . There were also times that he was rude to students, but I have seen worse.”
COMMV01

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is speech-based and generally student-friendly, though .

Few speechesOutline only option sometimesNo textbook oftenPublic critiqueVisual aids required

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person courses use a small set of speeches or debates with clear rubrics; strong .

3-4 speechesPartner debatesClear grading criteriaVisual aids
“Nail all the requirements on your informative & u don't have to give persuasive speech, just turn in the outline.”
COMMV01
“Course has 4 speeches... VERY EASY class.”
COMMV01

Online

Online comments mention few assignments and .

Few assignmentsPresentationsUnusual point system
“This class had very few assignments and .”
COMMV01

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Gary creates a comfortable environment. , and I couldn't wait to go to the next class. He is by far the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (49 in person, 1 online), focusing on speech comfort, workload, and feedback. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

87/100

“He is very passionate about teaching and will challenge you to reach your full potential.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

86/100

“ . I no longer have a fear of public speaking thanks to him.”

⚖️

80/100

“He grades super fairly.”

🎤 Speech Comfort

88/100

“Takes it easy on the shy kids. Nice Guy.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very thoughtful and extremely nice
  • He is very funny! The class is very easy, very little hw
  • Gary is the best professor in commv10

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • VERY EASY class
  • Only

Theme 3

😬

  • be prepared to deal with
  • After every speech he RIPS you apart on everything you did wrong
  • There were also times that he was rude to students

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

70

Lifetime ratings

85/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over a long span show consistent easy-A speech experiences, with limited online data.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 548
4 out of 510
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 4 · A 14 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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