James Arroyo

SPCH1A · SPCH1 · SPCH10075 · SPEECH1A · SPCH20587 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 52/100
RMP rating: 3.4/5
Take again: 54.55%
Difficulty: 3.6

The decision

if you want engaging speech lectures and can follow formats carefully; be cautious with online sections.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing LecturesHilariousTough GraderParticipation MattersPolarizing Online

Many students love his entertaining lectures and say speech skills improve if you follow outlines.
He grades speeches strictly and will not bump grades; .
Recent reviews, especially online and , and unprofessional comments.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

Speeches are graded strictly with no grade bumps, so an A requires practice, outlines, and strong delivery.

Online reviews stress unclear instructions more; in-person stresses tough but .

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Speech workload is expected presentations plus quizzes, not overwhelmingly hard content if you practice.

Both formats describe manageable .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

Attendance and participation matter; skipping or phone use can hurt, and some .

In-person mentions attendance sensitivity more; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

54/100

fans love the and classroom demeanor.

In-person leans more positive; recent online leans negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

He is repeatedly called a and expects exact formats.

Format shift

and in-person reviews.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Main load is speeches, outlines, and participation rather than endless busywork for most sections.

Format shift

Some online students report vague heavy work; many say load is manageable.

Teaching experience

Average

56/100

Lectures are often called amazing and hilarious, but other reviews cite phone use, resentment comments, and .

Format shift

Teaching praise is stronger in person; online quality is more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades center on speeches and outlines with quizzes and participation also mattering.

Format shift

Both formats revolve around speeches more than traditional exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students often praise hilarious, engaging lectures, but and .

Main concern

and occasional unprofessional classroom comments can sour the experience.

What students said

“ where I actually listened to all the lectures because it was so entertaining and engaging.”
SPCH20587

“He is a but as long as you follow the outlines, lectures and practice you will be fine.”
SPCH1A

“This professor often checks his phone during lectures and even student speeches.”
SPCH1A

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

some summer students thrived with , while many recent reviews call instructions vague and .

Main concern

and if you need hand-holding.

What students said

“AWFUL PROFESSOR WHO NEEDS QUIT HIS JOB.”
SPEECH1A

“This professor assigned a bunch of work with vague instructions and expects students to understand what he is talking about.”
SPCH1A

“Just follow the formats, turn in outlines and practice and you will be fine!”
SPCH1A

Exam style

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Assessment is mainly speeches and outlines with some quizzes; .

Speech PresentationsOutline RequirementsQuizzes with Subjective WordingParticipation Heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

if you follow outlines and lectures.

Speech PresentationsTough Speech GradingQuizzes

“He is a but as long as you follow the outlines, lectures and practice you will be fine.”
SPCH1A

“ and include subjective questions with .”
SPCH1A

Online

Online work focuses on speeches and assignments with formats to follow; several students found instructions unclear.

Speech PresentationsOutline FormatsVague Instructions

“Just follow the formats, turn in outlines, and practice your speeches before you present!”
SPCH1A

“Multiple instances where clarification is needed for how to complete an assignment, but no where to be found.”
SPCH1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“His lectures are very easy and fun to learn, he goes over everything you would need to do good on your speeches. He is a but as long as you follow the outlines, lectures and practice you will be fine.”
Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews (9 online, 13 in person), and professionalism complaints. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎤 Lecture Entertainment

75/100

“this was the first class where I actually listened to all the lectures because it was so entertaining and engaging”

⚖️ Tough Speech Grades

34/100

“As , so don't expect him to raise your grade.”

⚠️ Recent Classroom Issues

30/100

“He said he was growing resentment toward us for using the bathroom during class.”

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54/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Amazing lectures
Hilarious and engaging
Gets lost and says uhh and umm during lectures

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Follow the formats and practice

Theme 3

💻 About Online Experience

Vague instructions
Wanted so much from students during online class
Never felt overwhelmed over summer

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-two reviews with both formats and a and but mixed confidence.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510

4 out of 52

3 out of 53

2 out of 51

1 out of 56

Course coverage

SPCH1A14 reviews

SPCH13 reviews

SPCH205872 reviews

SPEECH1A2 reviews

SPCH100751 review

Reported outcomes

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B+ 4 · B 1

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C+ 1 · C 1

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D 1

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Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 2

James Arroyo

x x if you want engaging speech lectures and can follow formats carefully; be cautious with online sections.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Standard

Mandatory

Depends

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In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎤 Lecture Entertainment

⚖️ Tough Speech Grades

⚠️ Recent Classroom Issues

👍 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

💻 About Online Experience

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Quality ratings

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if you want engaging speech lectures and can follow formats carefully; be cautious with online sections.

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