Stephen Ban

SPEECH1 · CMS2 · CMST2 · CMST12 · SPECH5244 · CMST14 · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 86/100
RMP rating: 4.2/5
Take again: 73.08%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a supportive public speaking instructor, but expect possible delays in grading and communication.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEngaging Speech CoachCaring and EncouragingEasy GradingLate Grading RiskOnline Communication Issues

, and ability to make public speaking less stressful.
Grades are usually easy with , and , but late bulk grading can create uncertainty.
Online reviews are much more mixed because several students report , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Most students report A grades, easy speeches, few major graded items, and manageable work, though .

Both formats look grade-friendly, but online reviews add and canceled presentation logistics.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

The core course content is repeatedly described as , and confidence-building, especially for public speaking beginners.

In-person students credit his lectures for making the course easier, while online students often call the class easy but less well managed.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

80/100

, and helpful, but online communication complaints prevent a higher score.

In-person reviews are highly enthusiastic, while online reviews and serious responsiveness problems.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

Grades are generally generous, with many A results, few graded items, , and comments calling him an .

Format shift

Online and , though online students more often complain that grades arrive very late.

Workload

Light

78/100

Workload is usually light to moderate, focused on speeches, debates, readings, quizzes, homework, and occasional research .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize doing assignments and speeches, while , and speeches with mostly manageable effort.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Students overwhelmingly describe him as , and confidence-building, but online organization and responsiveness are recurring weaknesses.

Format shift

teaching because online reviews report canceled Zoom sessions and ignored emails.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment appears , and tests rather than relying only on exams or only on assignments.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions speeches, debates, assignments, and quizzes, while , and homework.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, with students describing him as , and .

Main concern

Some students mention , but most still find the class manageable.

What students said

“Stephen taught me a lot of wisdom that I still carry with me today.”
CMST2

“As long as you attend class and put in a little effort you will pass his class easily.”
CMS2

“Makes public speaking fun!”
CMST2

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online classes are usually easy to pass, but and serious complaints about canceled presentations, late grading, and ignored emails.

Main concern

Communication and .

What students said

“ though.”
CMST2

“ and would cancel the live presentations on zoom, it was extremely hard (if not impossible) to contact him.”
CMST2

“Great guy. Easy class, just do the assignments and it will lead you to present a successful speech.”
CMST2

Exam style

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Reviews mention quizzes, tests, and easy online exams, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam rules, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Quizzes MentionedTests MentionedOnline Exams MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and easy online exams, but do not clearly prove strict proctoring or open-book policies.

Tests MentionedStudy GuidesEasy Online ExamsExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

“ and three easy speeches.”
CMST2

“Study guides given for tests.”
CMST2

“ and .”
CMST2

Online

Online reviews mention low-stress quizzes but do not clearly prove exam proctoring, webcam rules, open-book rules, or .

Quizzes MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

“ and you will pass.”
CMS2

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“As long as you attend class and put in a little effort you will pass his class easily.”
Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and communication; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“I learned a lot about public speaking in his class, and he teaches some really neat techniques to help you overcome your fear of public speaking.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

88/100

“As long as you attend class and put in a little effort you will pass his class easily.”

⚠️ Online Reliability

50/100

“ semester, cancelled both schedule times for the speeches and took forever to either explain why or to open links for us to submit the work we were supposed to do on zoom meetings.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Makes public speaking fun!
I never thought I would like a public speaking class, but his lectures are very entertaining that I enjoyed so much going to class.
and effective.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

though.
and three easy speeches.
Offers extra credit. . Offers 5% of .

Theme 3

💬 About Communication

and would cancel the live presentations on zoom, it was extremely hard (if not impossible) to contact him.
He's all over the place with opening module's and .
and encourages everyone.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 38 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show consistent in-person praise with a .

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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4 out of 56

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1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 16

B range

B+ 1

C range

No reported values

D range

D+ 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Stephen Ban

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Introductory

Recommended

WorthIt

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy Grade Path

⚠️ Online Reliability

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

💬 About Communication

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

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