The best aspect of this course was the amount of speaking practice students got through oral presentations and lectures. The things learned in this class were practical and also applicable for students in al fields. The worst aspects of this course included the excessive handouts and somewhat unnecessary grammar exercises. The course would improve if students received more critical feedback from the professor and if more time was spent learning the APA format. Prospective students should know that this is a great course which they will find useful in preparation for jobs and other aspects of their lives.

Students felt that the best aspect of this course was the instructor, who was described as a charismatic leader who created a comfortable atmosphere that encouraged students to speak in public. Students had few issues with the course, although some students thought the class periods ran too long which could make them feel boring. Suggestions for improvement included adding more emphasis on showing students how to improve their speaking skil s and delivery. Prospective students should know that the course required them to speak in front of the class each week and it helped those who had a fear of public speaking.

For this course, students expressed their greatest appreciation for the instructor who they complimented for his enthusiasm and for helping students improve their presentation skills. They thought the least favorable aspect of the class was the need for more guidance for assignments. Students believed there was little to be improved about the class except that there could be more feedback and direction for assignments. Students thought that it would be useful for people thinking about taking this class that it was genuinely helpful. They also mentioned that students should expect to give presentations each week for much of the course.

The best aspect of the course was the engaging and enthusiastic professor. The class was interactive and students learned invaluable skil s through the lessons and the helpful feedback that was provided. The worst aspects of the course included the lengthy class time and the lack of timely feedback on assignments. The course would improve if students had more time to prepare for their presentations, and if the class was equipped with better recording equipment. Prospective students should be prepared to spend lots of time practicing in order to improve on their public speaking and presentation skills.

During this course students practiced their presentation skil s almost every week. Through these presentations, students began to feel more comfortable speaking in front of groups. The instructor created a supportive class environment and gave helpful feedback and personal advice. The instructor genuinely cared for his students and built individual relationships with them as wel . The only things that students really complained about were that the class was three hours long, and that sometimes their grades weren’t clear. Suggestions for improvement include: a concrete syllabus, more feedback, more classes with fewer students, and the professor taking improvement in account for final grades. Prospective students have been encouraged to take this course with Dungey.

The best aspects of this course included the knowledgeable instructor who taught applicable communication skills, gave individualized feedback, and fostered a relaxing classroom environment. Some students felt that there were subjective aspects to grading, and that feedback was not given in a timely manner. Weekly student presentations required a significant preparation. Suggestions for improvement included having an advanced oral presentation class, providing more opportunities for group work, and having feedback from peers and the instructor directly after a student presentation. Prospective students will find this course an enjoyable way to improve public speaking skills. Prospective students should be open minded and ready to learn from the instructor and peers.