Steve Nahabedian

SPCH1A · CRN30512 · SPEEC1A · SPCH26 · 96 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 91/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 86.54%
Difficulty: 2.4

The decision

if you will practice speeches and show up; you will learn confidence with a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardBest speech professorClear feedbackEngaging lecturesFair on speechesFree textbook

SPCH1A students overwhelmingly call him fun, clear, and the .
Grades ; free Canvas textbook and strong in-class prep lower cost and confusion.
SPCH26 has more critique of jokes and tricky exams, but .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Doing speeches on time, attending, and preparing note cards usually yields A or high B; bare minimum is not enough but effort is rewarded.

; the one online review also supports doable speeches with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is straightforward public speaking and interpersonal basics; workload is light if you manage speech weeks.

SPCH1A in-person feels easiest; SPCH26 in-person is a bit harder with heavier tests.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

; participation, group work, and speech days make skipping risky.

In-person reviews stress attendance; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

About 87% would take again and dozens call him the .

In-person SPCH1A drives the high rec; SPCH26 and a few humor critiques create limited dissent.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Speeches graded fairly with ; some call him tough but fair, and EC appears often in SPCH1A.

Format shift

SPCH1A in-person is more generous; SPCH26 reviews mention tougher, trickier tests.

Workload

Light

74/100

Main work is speech prep and light quizzes/readings; free textbook reduces cost, summer pace can feel tight.

Format shift

In-person SPCH1A light; some SPCH26 and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

, and genuine support for nervous speakers dominate student praise.

Format shift

In-person excellence is strong; single online review still positive on clarity and feedback.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Speeches are the main grade driver with ; SPCH26 leans more exam-weighted.

Format shift

SPCH1A speech-focused; SPCH26 exam-heavier per in-person comments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person SPCH1A is widely praised as engaging and manageable; SPCH26 is more exam-heavy and polarizing on humor and comfort.

Main concern

Attendance and speech prep matter; a subset of SPCH26 students found jokes or .

What students said

“The . I HATE public speaking, but he made the class fun and easy. !”
SPCH1A

“Absolutely one of the . SAC!”
SPCH1A

“ SO tricky as classmates and I agreed.”
SPCH26

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Single online SPCH1A review , and lectures feed exams; practice speeches carefully.

Main concern

Only one online review, so .

What students said

“ if you're missing something, he'll make sure to address it so you can improve on your next speech.”
SPCH1A

Exam style

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Assessment centers on prepared speeches plus two written multiple-choice exams; speeches allow note cards and in-class workshops.

Speech performancesMultiple-choice midterm/finalFlashcards allowedBook-based quizzesClear rubrics

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person classes use multiple speeches with and ; some SPCH26 tests called tricky.

In-person speechesFlashcard allowedMC midterm and finalTricky wording (SPCH26)

“Only 2 written exams, the midterm and .”
SPCH1A

“Your grade mainly depends on your speeches and they're very doable(you're allowed a flashcard).”
SPCH1A

“ SO tricky as classmates and I agreed.”
SPCH26

Online

One online review , and consistent speech rubrics.

Lecture-based examsFree digital textbookClear speech criteria

“Make sure to pay attention to his lectures because they will be on the exams and make sure to read the textbook, we got it for free because he digitally provided it for us.”
SPCH1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“The . I HATE public speaking, but he made the class fun and easy. !”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (1 online, 49 in person), highlighting speech support, fairness, and course differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“ and keeps the class organized and engaging.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“Absolutely one of the . SAC!”

🗣️ Speech Confidence

85/100

“it helped me with my anxiety and I'm able to walk in front of audience giving them eye contact.”

⚖️

78/100

“the effort you put into his class is directly related to the grade you will receive, but as long as you present, you will be good.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

prof steve is the man
He always had a positive and great attitude when it came to teaching.
class was very engaging and

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Class is fairly easy as long as you're present
Just make sure to prepare with enough time and DONT PROCRASTINATE!
If you cannot get A, that's your fault.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Humor & Fit

he was very passive aggressive and made jokes that made people feel called out
some terminology, mannerisms, and examples used by the professor have a tendency to make students feel uncomfortable
He's also super hilarious!

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with strong volume, recent activity, and consistent SPCH1A praise give high confidence despite SPCH26 minority complaints.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 571

4 out of 512

3 out of 57

2 out of 56

1 out of 50

Course coverage

SPCH1A37 reviews

SPCH2611 reviews

CRN305121 review

SPEEC1A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 7 · A 22 · A- 4

B range

B+ 4 · B 4 · B- 2

C range

C 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

No reported values

Steve Nahabedian

x x x x x if you will practice speeches and show up; you will learn confidence with a x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

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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

👍 Recommendation Rate

🗣️ Speech Confidence

⚖️ x x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Humor & Fit

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

No letter grade reported

if you will practice speeches and show up; you will learn confidence with a .

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