Fun class. Very serious on his stuff. Knows what he's doing and is very helpful. 1 problem about class: books are expensive. You have to buy about 12 plays. He's a great guy though!

Neat-o, but weird.

Speech class sucks in itself, regardless of teacher. He is a great teacher though. Has a good command of subject. You don't have to buy any books. You give, I think 5 speeches, must dress-up for them. Impromptu is a little difficult. Lets you use notecard on final and is open to curving your grade.

If youre willing to LISTEN and learn,Mr Liedtke will help you open the doors to your dreams-You may not agree with his advice and even think it rather strange at times but if you get over yourself and just do what he says-the results are amazing!I took his direction auditioned for universities based on his guidelines-I was accepted to every school!

I hated the class itself, but the teacher was great. He talked a lot and got off topic, but it was all very interesting. The impromptu at the end was scary, but he let you use notecards on all the other speeches. No books or tests. You had to dress up for speeches. He also cancelled our final so we never had to take one.

I learned a lot about plays and authors and how to be a better actor. He is flexible and he LISTENS to you. I am a beginner at acting and I enjoied this class very much. I didn't notice anything wierd or provocitive in class.

just finished. always helped my with my work. no book required and he lets you bring notes to the final. good experience.

I liked the discussions about the plays. He doesn't grade you on your acting, only on your overall participation in the class. I am taking him again this summer.

Fun class. Took him last spring. The class did an entire production as our final project.

i agree. just do the work on time and you will get at least a b. if you are lazy and dont want to learn then it will be tough. cal wants you to learn for yourself. take his class.

He's got high expectations, but it's easy to get a good grade if you complete the work and use his study guides. He spells out everything you need to pass the class on his syllabus. I learned a lot about how to organize my thoughts before speaking. And my writing is way better, too.

great director and easy to work with. helps you learn about the plays and theatre. I had a lot of fun.

Professor Liedke is a very creative and passionate teacher. He knows his stuff and creates a great quality learning enviroment. He teaches to life not just the classroom....he shares his passion for other things besides speech....he even offered an opportunity to go see a play this semester. Great class!

This class isn't very difficult. As long as you do the work and follow his syllabus, it is an easy A. He helps you understand everything, and is really a great guy. He sometimes gets offtopic, but his stories are great. It is a great class to take!

this is a great class to take. It is really good and the teach is helpfull in a lot of ways.

fun class to take. Great teacher, teaches very well.

I learned alot about public speaking and can write a really good paper now. Thanks Cal!!

No books!! easy to listen too. lets you leave early if you have to. Flexible if problems come up during the semister. Good class since you have to take it anyway.

This is the best comm. teacher u can get. He may seem hard at first, but once u understand how he teaches, his class is a lot of fun. The only people that fail his class are the people that don't do the work he assigns. ((if u look, most of the people that rate him badly say that they failed because they didn't do the work)) take him he is great!

Easy class, easy grade if you do the assignments. Cal leads a good discussion on relevant topics. Better than the other classes where you hear "How to Set a Table" 5 different times....boring!!!

No textbook!! How easy can it get?? Interesting stories, funny guy. Take his class for good information on how to speek in public.

With all of the extra credit that he offers, only a very lazy person could get less than a B in his class. He gives you handouts of A speeches so if you just copy that format you can't do poorly. Anyone who gets a poor grade in his class just doesn't put forth any effort. Most of the students in my class got an A or a B.

I was scared to take speech but Cal helped me to earn an A. He makes you feel comfortable with speech.

Very interesting look at theater arts and acting. I learned a lot. I can't wait to work with him in a summer show.

Good class. Just follow the instructions for each assignment and you will earn an easy A. Uses no book and explains himself well.

Great teacher. I took him for theater two years ago and now for speech. He makes you feel good with your work and is very heplful. Easy class.

Loved the class. I took him two years ago. Liked reading the plays -- no other professor at MP has play reading on their syllabus. Good relationship with his students. This is a acting class, not improv. Thank God.

Take this class if you are scared of speaking in front of people. Professor Liedtke makes you feel at ease and not affraid. Plus he offers a lot of extra credit. One full course grade. I got an A.

Kick back. Took the SUMMER class last year. Easy A. Just show up and be prepared ... What more is ther to say?

Professor Liedtke rules!!!!

Prof. lietdke taught me a lot. I know how to write better and I don't fear speaking in front of people. He give a lot of extra credit -- a full class grade which helps. I recommend him.

Good class. Really interesting discussions. Just do the work on time and some of the extra credit --- he offers A LOT and you'll get an A.

Fun class to attend. Mr. Liedtke leads great class discussions and he creates a relaxed class environment. The speeches were not difficult and he offers a ton of extra credit. Take this class if you wnant to learn and get an easy grade.

the class is fun to attend and generally, put me in a good mood but the speeches were pretty unnecessary. he expects a ridiculously detailed hard copy and hasn't really made anyone in my class a better speaker. this class was basically reading long intricate essays outloud- not delivering good speeches. wouldn't take him again.

Very useful class. I learned how to write my papers better and now I feel very well in getting up in front of people and speaking. Prof. Liedtke gives a ton of extra credit, no book required, and even hands out sample speeches for you to use. To get an A on the final you only have to get 75 out of 100 points. Fun class. Take him.

I had a positive experience. He creates a comfortable atmosphere so being nervous is not a problem. He stays after class to help you. He is very open to student ideas about speech topics. The speech class was very relaxed, and low preasure. But if you are a slacker or a "pretender" you will not do well . . . like the previous comment writer.

For a beginning speech class this was very easy. Professor Cal was helpful if you had a question - he stays after class and works with you. He has LOTS of EXTRA CREDIT - I did not have to show up the last day. If you are nervous about speech like me, then take his class. Professor Cal will help you get your A.

I enjoyed the class. There is a ton of extra credit almost a full grade! The speeches were very easy. Cal even gives you a sample speech for EVERY ASSIGNMENT. If you show up, and take notes this class is an easy A or B. Plus, Cal makes the class very fun.

Very easy class to get an A in. Only two formal speeches (informative and persuasive) and a short debate. Oh, yeah, he offers almost a full grade of extra credit. He is easy going and very open to speech topics. We had some great discussions in class. If you have to take public speaking, take Cal's class.

Very easy class to get a A in. There is a ton of extra credit and Cal is very clear with his expectations. Just show up every day and ASK QUESTIONS. I had a very good experience.

I was not looking forward to taking a speech class but Mr. Liedtke made me feel comfortable from the first day. He expalins assignments and concepts thouroughly and, yes, there is a lot of extra credit. More than half the class got A's. I enjoyed this class.

Great class. Easy A. No book. Prof. is easy to work with and helped me a lot.

Professor Cal is very easy to work with. Always ready to help even outside of class. Yeah, no book fo rthe class and a lot of extra credit. Most of my class did not have to take the final and still got an A. But if you are lazy and do not show up you will not do well. For a class that I wad dreading, I had a very good experience. Take him.

Oh Brother! Get a life! You don't GET grades...you earn them. I earned the B because I didn't want to do the extra credit available. Cal is great. He explains things well and he ALWAYS responds to email if you get it to him in a timely manner (not 10 minutes before its due). Plus, you learn how to write like a college student...not high school.

Very easy professor to work with. He gives a ton of extra credit so getting an A is not hard. Take him.

Professor Liedtke is very relaxed and easy going. He was very clear in his lectures and he always stayed after class to help you. The speeches were pretty easy once you get the hang of it, again, very low preasure. I enjoyed his class very much. Take him.

Cal is a good teacher! Be sure to show up (deducts each time you are not there) and DO EVERY ASSIGNMENT! Speeches are VERY straight forward with samples and expectations for each one. Extra credit is available but I did all the assignments and did not need the EC or need to do the final & still got an "A". Would defintely recommend!

Mr. Cal is very relaxed and very straight forward in what he wants you to do. He give out sample speeches for you to follow -- he wants you to get an A! I did all the work, and I showed up for every class and I did not have to take the final -- got an A. He offers A LOT of extra credit too. Take Cal if you want to learn and get an easy A.

Prof Liedtke is an easy teacher to get along with. I am not a pretty girl and I'm getting an A because I show up to class every day and turn my work in on time. Getting a good grade in his class is as simple as that. He offers a ton of extra credit. Most of the people in class that I know are getting either an A or a B. Just don't be a slacker.

Awesome class. No book, easy speeches, and the final is OPTIONAL! Very casual and conversational. Just show up to class, take notes and turn your work in on time. This is an EASY A.

Prof. Cal is a very relaxed teacher. No textbook and the final is OPTIONAL. I was very nervous before I take the class. It was an easy A. I recommend taking him.

Really funny guy, good teacher, gives lots of extra credit stuff, he loves the Simpson's. This class is only hard if you make it hard.

Easy class. I got an A. Lots of extra credit -- I din't even have to take the final. Very good class.

The best prof. I had this sem. Totally should take him if you need to take a speech class. Gets very involved with the class and everyones individual needs. Very helpfull! Do the extra credit and your good!

I was terrified of speech, but I swear it really isn't as scary as you think it will be. I took his 4 week summer school class and it was really easy! There is a 3 item introduction speech, rant/rave, informative, persuasive, & impromptu speech. Just do the all the extra credit and you won't even have to do impromptu or final! Do funny speeches!!

Wants you to do well. Plenty of extra credit opportunities. Grades fairly easy I got A's on all my speeches and I didn't even make eye contact most of the time. Didn't have to take the final. Speeches are easy to write just go to class and make sure you write it how he wants. Easy to talk to. I would take a class from him again.

Nice guy, there are 3 speech and one debate usually due one after another. You must type out your speech and follow his strict format. You pick your topic based on the speech. Gave about 4 extra credit opportunities. Overall nice guy but too structured compared to other teachers.

Just finished. Easy A. I found Mr. Lidkey to be easy going, helpful outside of class and supportive. Important - turn your work in on time. If you do then you'll be great. No tesxbook. No impromptu speech. And the final exam is optional! Good class.

Great class with over 100 points extra credit even the final exam is optional. Mr Lidkey is very relaxed and open to discussion. Make sure you turn in your work on time and you will succeed. I recommend him.

Easy A. No book. The final is optional.

I liked the class. Mr. Lidkey gives you sample speeches of all the work so all you have to do is follow those examples. Fair grading - even if you disagree with him. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT.

Great teacher. The class is well structured and if you follow the sample speeches that he hands out then you will do very well. Only two homework assignments and over a full class grade of extra credit. You are expected to work for your grade but getting an A is very easy. The debates at the end of the class are a lot of fun.

Great class & professor. Lots of extra credit.

Prof. Cal is a fair and balanced teacher. Easy going and easy to talk to. He made the class very comfortable to be in and I was scared to take speech. Yeah, lots of extra credit. Not hard to earn an A if you show up and turn your work in on time. Cal treats you as an adult, very respectful.

Just finishing the class now. Easy A -- will not have to take the final which is optional anyway. Mr. Liedtke is an easy going guy. Fun class and the debates are a riot. Enjoyed the class very much.

Awesome speech teacher!! I was NOT looking forward to speech and he made it so easy! No text, VERY little hw, sample speeches, and LOTS of extra credit! You have to go, but you won't want to ditch anyway.  Do the tournament at the end, it's worth it! I highly recommend this class to anyone who is afraid or just hates public speaking!! BEST TEACHER!

Doesn't know too well how to properly distribute the points he gives you! But in the end, you get the grade your suppose to get.

Three weeks to go and I already have an A. Mr. Liedtke is fun, friendly, and very helpful. You don't earn grades on his assignments, but points. And he offers a ton of points. My friends is his class are also earning A grades. I recommend him.

Mr. Liedtke is the best. Very friendly and very helpful. He listens to you and he wants you to get an A. If you are lazy, a looser, or just don't care then don't take him. He really responds to people who take an interest in their college career and he will help you to over come your fears with speaking in front of people. The best.

Mr. Liedtke is the best. I dropped two other professors (McCall and Berg) and took Prof. Liedtke do to a friend's recommendation. Glad I did. He gave me an A. Lots of extra credit, no text book, very easy going.

overall he is a good teacher but he can be a major A$$. I sent him and email asking multiple questions and got a one letter response. Definitely think twice before taking him although I did earn an A almost all the other students struggled for B's and C's

Professor Liedtke is a sharp guy. He's the kind of guy who kinda makes you prove yourself before he takes a liking to you. Overall though, he's a good guy and a really solid teacher. Fun class. Great experience.

Had him for comm/speech class. Good teacher except he put his political idealogies into his lectures. When I protested his with my own (I know, mistake) I found the A I had going into the final magically become a C. Bullshit. My whole class loathed him too though. Can't be trusted.

this prof. is pretty awesome. he's funny and he'll teach you a lot about how to write a speech. really laid back and interesting! no books either! he's a real people person too and he likes to share a lot of his personal expeirence. take this class!

this prof. is pretty awesome. he's funny and he'll teach you a lot about how to write a speech. really laid back and interesting! no books either! he's a real people person too and he likes to share a lot of his personal expeirence. take this class!

this prof. is pretty awesome. he's funny and he'll teach you a lot about how to write a speech. really laid back and interesting! no books either! he's a real people person too and he likes to share a lot of his personal expeirence. take this class!

Took him last summer and the class was a breeze. We did three speeches and Mr. Liedtke was very kick back. The final is optional and I got an A without to much effort.

Extremely helpful and easy going professor. Took him on summer session and it was a breeze. Very approachable and willing to help us to solve any issue we might have. Take him, and raise your GPA. He's an easy grader, not picky at all!! Just don't read off note cards.. Easy A...Highly recommended..

He tells you what you need to say on your speech. It is the easiest class I have ever taken in my life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this course if you want an A. Final is optional

CAL ROCKS! Wonderful teacher, and really funny. I was terrified to stand infront of a classroom, let alone speak however, with Cal's help I no longer have any problem with delivering speeches. Just do what he asks for, attend class and prepare for your speeches in advance and you'll be walking out with an A! o and gives tones of extra credit!!

First things, don't listen to the people who criticize him because they obviously don't do the work. He knows his stuff and he expects you to know the subject if you're going to give a speech. He's a little hard, but fair and a great teacher at that. Take his classes. You'll come away better for it. Lot of extra credit and the final is optional.

Easy class.Nice teacher.No book required.Final is optional if you have an A.No quizzes.No class tests.3 speeches.1 debate.Easy pass.If you fail this class then you are one lazyy person.

Easy class.Nice teacher.No book required.Final is optional if you have an A.No quizzes.No class tests.3 speeches.1 debate.Easy pass.If you fail this class then you are one lazyy person.

No text book required! He uses interesting and fun examples during his lectures. As long as you follow his instructions you'll do fine on his assignments! There are 3 speeches ( informative, persuasive, tribute) and one debate ( with any topic we did vampires v. zombies) Final is not mandatory.Take him!

I really learned how to write a great speach and impove my speaking abilites. You gotta do the assignments which arent hard at all, just put effort in and you can definitely get an A!Class can get pretty boring but stay with it, overall its good. I would reccommend!

Great teacher. Friendly and approachable. Explains material well, willing to email and answer questions or give advice. Learned A LOT. Dont be affraid of public speaking. He is funny and doesnt require a book. Write the speeches, show up, memorize them and your good!

he is a moron!no book and speeches are easy but I sent an email asking a # of ?'s & got a 1 word answer back he will make you look like an idiot! did a debate at the end, class said my team won & he said if it was up to him the other team should of won just kind of a jerk! you will pass though I still got an A

Seriously? This was the easiest class EVER! Just follow the sample speech he gives you. He also gives SO MUCH EXTRA CREDIT that I got an A without even having to take the final! Just show up on time (every time) and simply copy his sample speeches with your topic. Anyone who even thought that this was a hard class should not be in COLLEGE!

Best professor I've had so far. Very approachable. Stays after class if you need extra help. Right, he does not use a textbook and the final is optional if yu have enough points. I had a great experience and I learned a lot.

BEST TEACHER EVER! He is so funny and really gets you into the subject if you pay attention. He makes you want to try hard and if you do the work and try you can get an A without having to do the final. AMAZING TEACHER. really inspirational too

Good teacher. Show up every day, turn in your work on time and you'll get a B or an A. If you are lazy and don't want to be in a COLLEGE class then this is not the class for you. I think the lazy students don't like him because he makes you work and learn.

Good teacher. Show up every day, turn in your work on time and you'll get a B or an A. If you are lazy and don't want to be in a COLLEGE class then this is not the class for you. I think the lazy students don't like him because he makes you work and learn.

You'll really benefit from taking this class, especially with him. Yes you may have to work harder in this class than you might in some of the other speech teachers, but u basically just listen to his stories for the whole class which are actually funny. really nice guy, SO MUCH extra credit and really funny. got an A, but had to work a bit for it

Don't listen to these haters, Cal is a nice guy to students who take the class seriously. Just show up! Very liberal with awarding points for the 5 speeches just show some effort, don't go ever time limit and dress up for extra credit. He also gives ample extra credit opportunities to pull up your grade. Didn't have to take the final and got an A!

Great class. While it may be tough for the lazy students I found it to be one of my best classes. Lots of extra credit and the final is optional.

Pro. Liedtke was awesome. Took him during summer 2010, MTWTh. Great lectures on types of communication and speeches. Great info on speech formats. If you can FOLLOW SIMPLE DIRECTIONS then you CANNOT POSSIBLY fail, and you SHOULD get an A. Awesome class, awesome professor.

Cal was awesome. Took him during summer 2010, MTWTh. Great lectures on types of communication and speeches. Great info on speech formats. If you can FOLLOW SIMPLE DIRECTIONS then you CANNOT POSSIBLY fail, and you SHOULD get an A. Awesome class, awesome professor.

Great speech class. Took him during summer 2010, MTWTh. Great lectures on types of communication and speeches. Great info on speech formats. If you can FOLLOW SIMPLE DIRECTIONS then you CANNOT POSSIBLY fail, and you SHOULD get an A. Awesome class, awesome professor.

First things, don't listen to the people who criticize him. Yeah he knows his stuff (by far one of the most intelligent people I've known) and he expects you to know the subject if you're going to give a speech. He's a little hard, but fair and a great teacher at that. Take his classes. You'll come off better for it.

First things, don't listen to the people who criticize him. Yeah he knows his stuff (by far one of the most intelligent people I've known) and he expects you to know the subject if you're going to give a speech. He's a little hard, but fair and a great teacher at that. Take his classes. You'll come off better for it.

GREAT TEACHER! Don't need the book AT ALL. The only thing required in the class is to write 4 speeches. No tests and the final is take home and extra credit. He'll tell you exactly what you need to do to make your speeches good and what you need to get an A.

GREAT TEACHER! Don't need the book AT ALL. The only thing required in the class is to write 4 speeches. No tests and the final is take home and extra credit. He'll tell you exactly what you need to do to make your speeches good and what you need to get an A.

Late-start class but didn't feel rushed. Very nice and approachable. Wants you to pass. Graded on a point based system, so final was optional. No text book required and lectures are thorough. We were allowed to use index cards on our speeches. Many extra-credit opportunities.

Very easy teacher if you listen to what he wants in his speeches. Very picky in his grading scale but in the end,you will learn how to write better for essays and speeches. Also for the final exam, you get to use a notecard with as much information as you want on it.

I enjoyed the class. Easy A all you have to do is show up and do the speechs. Lot of extra credit so I didn't have to take the final. Take him.

One of the most interesting professors I've had. Very approachable. Like the LAKERS a lot so talk to him about it. Easy A Lots of extra credit and I didn't have to take the final.

Everyone on here is right! This guy is great! I can't think of any way he could be a better teacher! Very inspirational!The class name should be changed from Speech to Confidence Boosting Class! I was terrified of speech before, then I looked on here, saw the great comments, then signed up for the class. I made a wise decision & I hope you do too!

Awesome teacher, really engages with the class and gets you to think. His topics and discussions really emphasize critical thinking. I learned a great deal from him in SPCH definitely a must take. Great guy

Awesome teacher, really engages with the class and gets you to think. His topics and discussions really emphasize critical thinking. I learned a great deal from him in SPCH definitely a must take. Great guy

I loved this professor. He was hilarious, insightful, and helpful. He helped me a lot with public speaking, and various other things. If Socrates somehow still lived, this professor would be his best friend.

Semi-easy grader. I think only 3 kids didnt pass the class but they were ppl who didnt do half the speeches & still expected a descent grade. Cool, sarcastic guy & is the type of teacher that tells funny stories that tie in to the class. Overall I learned a lot, & I'm a better writer. Must attend class, dont use your phone & you will receive A or B

Yes, easy to get the A. He gives you detailed homework guidelines and sample speeches. Lots of extra credit so I did not have to take the final. He wants you to earn the A grade.

Best professor I'd had at this college.

Without a doubt the best theater professor on this campus. I took his SPEECH CLASS too. Very helpful and funny. He cares that you understand the material and wants you to succeed.

I didn't find his sense of humor funny, he's rude and sarcastic. Likes to put you on the spot. He's mostly pretty clear in what he expects from you and there's lots of writing involved. If you do what he wants he'll give you a good grade. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE YOUR CELL PHONE. My grade got bumped from an A to a B for checking the time.

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. This professor is great, but learn not to take things personally, he really likes to joke around. He teaches things that help with school/life in general, not only speeches. If you allow it to happen, this class can really up your confidence. Very warm teacher, genuinely wants to see students succeed.

wonderful, interesting, took over summer. gives you all of the outlines/examples you need. walks you through it step by step. hard work, but wants you to suceed. lots of extra credit, final optional. no textbook-his notes are way better anyway-attendance mandatory or you'll miss a lot of info needed. expects discipline, maturity, so be on time!

Good and bad at the same time, in my perception. He will help you become a better public speaker, but isn't exactly the best teacher out there. Many intents are down the middle, so to speak, e.g. he will get off topic, but also facilitate material, simultaneously.

Great prof. Very personable and approachable. He will teach you a lot about how to write better, too. Very relaxed. He makes you feel comfortable and not afraid. Two thumbs up!

Best professor that i've had at this college. He really makes you think about becoming a better student. He helped me a lot with my writing and i am not scared to talk in front of class any more. He is a real person that you can talk to for help. The class was great fun too.

He tells you exactly what he expects. He is a little slow replying to emails and offers extra credit. He will help guide you in the right direction, but you need to do most of the work. If you have trouble speaking in front of people, I recommend practicing your speech a few times a day several days before giving it and you should do well.

Pretty cool guy, speeches are decently easy & you don't even need the book at all to pass the class. You can also get literally 55 points of extra credit throughout the semester, 30 of which you get just for dressing nicely during the big speeches. Put it this way: if you're failing and complain, then you're victimizing yourself because he's great.

Likewise -- Very help full. This was one class that I really looked forward to coming to EVERY DAY.

I agree. Very good professor. This was the one class that I really looked forward to coming to.

Good teacher but will not hold your hand throughout semester. Recommend you look at your syllabus OFTEN. Will not tell you when things are due. Offers extra credit but don't wait till last minute to do it. Go to class - he gives pop quizzes & random extra credit. Give PLENTY of time for all your assignments and you'll be just fine!

I really enjoyed Porf. Liedtkes speech class. He is very easy to talk to and get along with. The speeches are somewhat easy -- I was nervous at first. But he makes you feel relaxed. Lots of extra credit. I looked forward to coming to this class every day.

I agree with the student below. Also, I really enjoyed Porf. Liedtkes speech class. He is very easy to talk to and get along with. The speeches are somewhat easy -- I was nervous at first. But he makes you feel relaxed. Lots of extra credit and the final is optional. Also, NO TEXT BOOK REQUIRED.

Professor Liedtke is an entertaining actor. Picture a balding Richard Gere. His lectures are engaging and you'll laugh and cry. On speech days he shows Stevie Nicks music videos in the dark before class. It's relaxing. His quizzes are lame and the speeches require WORK. He guides you to success and allows speeches of all topics.

Professor Liedtke is really funny! I loved gong to class every day because there was always something to look forward to. He definitely assures you that public speaking isn't as scary as it seems. Remember this though. Public speaking is AUDIENCE CENTERED. He is an amazing professor I highly recommend his class.

Mr. Liedke is a great teacher. He likes to have fun, but he doesn't goof off. He wants everyone to be comfortable with public speaking and his speeches help you get comfortable. You NEED the syllabus. He doesn't tell you when things are due. Lots of extra credit. If you don't procrastinate, you'll get an A. Don't get the textbook. Don't need it.

Just finished the summer class. Got the A with ease. Very funny and I learned a lot.

GREAT INSTRUCTOR! Very fair grader -- he gives you very detailed handout and sample speeches to refer to. If you show up on time every day, do the speeches with a good faith effort, and ask questions you will not get less than a B. Very funny and VERY RELAXED class. Note to slackers: don't bother. He does not put up with your drama and games.

GREAT TEACHER! I was not looking forward to a public speaking class. Mr. Liedtke made me feel very relaxed with myself. He jokes a lot with the students but does not hold your hand. Read the syllabus and prepare your work on time and you will get an A. I DID IT! I GOT AN A!

Professor Liedke's speech class is the only class that I have looked forward to going to -- every day. He loves to teach and it shows. He gives out clear instructions and even sample speeches for you to follow. Fun class too. and lots of extra credit. Highly recommended!

Mr. Liedke is very supportive. He wants everyone to get an A. He is among my favorite teachers at this college.

High expectations but Mr. Liedtke is very clear with the assignment objectives. He even includes sample speeches for you to follow on every assignment. What I liked best about Liedtke was that he supported me and really wanted me to get a good grade. Plus he offers a lot of extra credit so if you do make a mistake then your grade wont suffer.

Cal is by far one of the best professors at Moorpark College. I was so terrified of taking speech but he made it so easy and was so friendly. He is an amazing person as well as teacher, take the time to know him, crack a few jokes and you're golden. I would definitely take him again if i had to.

The best professor I have had at Moorpark! Class lectures are engaging. You will ace this class no problem as long as you are prepared. My class becomes so family like, I would take this class every semester if I would! There isn't a class that will go by that you don't crack up. He gives you so much leeway with your speeches! TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

I looked forward to going to Cal's class everyday. I had the 1:00 class and he allowed us to have a PIZZA DAY. Speeches are straight forward. His is very casual and stays after class to answer your questions. Very good class.

Took CommM01 with him after the initial prof got sick(?) and he filled in from about week 2. Great prof, would definitely take again. Created a great classroom dynamic. Kind of a stickler for grading though. The only people in my class who didn't like him were the ones who came way unprepared and thought they were too cool for the class.

Liedke is very clear with speech expectations. He eeven gives you sample speeches so you just have to copy what other students got an A on. Lot of extra credit and he always stayed after class if you needed help. I took him for summer 2015. I got an A.

I took speech with McCall and dropped -- too difficult and not friendly . Cal was recommeneded to me because he helps you and is easy to get along with. I passed with a B. Plus I enjoyed his casual style a lot.

Easy class. Lots of extra credit. I was afraid of taking a speech class but Cal won't let you fail. In the end I enjoyed the class a lot.

Just got out of Cal's summer speech class today -- got an A without taking the final (which is optional). This has been one of my favorite classes at Moorpark. Cal gives you sample speeches as examples to use for your main work. PLUS-- he gives lots of extra credit. Like I said -- I got an A without too much trouble.

Just finished my summer 2015 speech class with Liedtke. Got an A without too much trouble. He really makes you feel comfortable -- we even ordered pizza during class! Very cool professor.

EXTREEMLY HELPFUL AND EASY GOING PROFESSOR. IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA THEN TAKE THIS CLASS -- LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT.

Great professor. Very passionate about his subjects. He is avaliable to help you with your speeches every day. I really enjoyed the music before the classes. He is not the usual professor.

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had! Very clear in what he wants but conveys the information in a hilarious way! If you're going to take public speaking, definitely take Cal!

Mr Liedtke is a true educator, one of few I have been lucky to come across in my academic career. He genuinely cares about the development and growth of each individual student and will do anything within his reach to help guide you to success. you will have to put in the work but you will feel supported at every step. Invaluable.

Cal's speech class was the ONE CLASS that I looked forward to going to every day. Highly recommend him. He treats you with respect and actually wants you to get the A in the class. Take him.

I took Cal's speech class last Fall. Great professor. He challanges you to do your best work. The speeches are fairly easy. Jst ask questions and show up every day. No homework per se. Just writing the speeches. Most students that I know of got ether an A or a B. I liked th eclass.

He gives clear instructions of what you need to do to get a good grade. If you go to him for help, he will help you. He is a funny and understanding guy. He definitely helped me feel more comfortable giving speeches in front of audiences.

Cal's class was fun, and he is very silly. He counts absences and tardies against you and will not accept late work typically. If you are a good student who can keep track of work, it's an easy A. Follow his directions exactly, it's that easy. Also, his political views are obviously conservative, and he puts people on the spot often. Not PC at all

Prof Leidtke took over for a Prof who left before the semester really began. He saved us from a bad previous Prof. We did use the book we had to purchase for the other Prof, but his lectures are so much better than any book. Very on point and expects you to be also. I gained so much more by staying in the class. I would totally take him again!!!

Cal is very clear with the course grading criteria which helped me a lot. He even passes out sample speeches from previous students. Right -- Cal is not PC. What a breath of fresh air! He always makes himself available after class for individual help.

Excellent experience. Of course if you are lazy then you'll have a difficulet time. But this is college, people! I hope to take him for a theater class soon.

I am re taking this course now (summer) because I just didn't have my act together in the spring. Mr. Lidkey lays out very clear instructions (sample speeches) and his grading method is clear and getting an A is easy. Yes, he is not PC wich is refreshing from a college professor. Take his speech class.

Great class. After just five weeks of taking Cal's summer speech class I have learned more about how to write a college essay that I have is taking 2 years of English classes. TAKE CAL'S CLASS!!

Cal Liedke is a great professor, he is funny so it makes class so by fast! Honestly just follow his guidelines on his speeches & you'll do fine. Also don't be that person that reads from their notecards the whole time, he'll call you out on it and you'll get points off.

I took Cal's speech class from a friend's recommendation. I am GLAD I did. I didn't want to take a speech class but Cal made me (and the class) feel very relaxed and comfortable. His grading is very objective and fair. He even hands out sample speeches for you to follow -- for every assignment. Also - lots of extra credit. I earned an A.

Cal Liedtke is a great professor as well as a powerful speaker. His grading scale is very clear and he tells his students exactly what they need to do in order to get the A. Show up to class on time, prepared, and ready to have fun. One of the best teachers that I have had and this is one of the few classes that actually prepare for the real world

Professor Liedtke is one of the best professors I have had in my college experience. He REALLY WANTS EVERY STUDENT TO EARN AN A! He is casual and very open to LISTENING to you and your thoughts. Yes -- take him for speech!

Professor Liedtke is one of the best professors I have had in my college experience. He REALLY WANTS EVERY STUDENT TO EARN AN A! He is casual and very open to LISTENING to you and your thoughts. Yes -- take him for speech!

He is a good professor and I would definitely take him again

Cal is a great professor. He is enthusiastic and wants everyone to do well and enjoy his class. He tells you exactly what he wants in the speeches and if you follow the examples he gives you and practice you will earn the A. He will definitely push you to do your very best. I definitely recommend.

Cal is awesome, he really likes his job and classes. He takes time especially with struggling students. By the end of the class he wants you to be more confident in front of people. You can also get an A just by doing his criteria which is clear cut, but if you actually want to improve your public speaking skills, this professor will get you there.

Liedke is a great professor. He teaches well, very humorous, and he gives plenty of extra credit. He wants you to pass and will give you great feedback to improve upon. The Final is optional.

Liedtke is a great professor. Very understanding and helpful. Lots of extra credit. Hands out clear guidelines and even gives you past students sample speechs to use.

I took Cal's summer speech class. I was very nervous to be in a speech class. Cal made me feel comfortable and at ease. I learned a lot on how to write not only a speech but also papers for my other classes. I would like to take another class from him. He is a excellent teacher.

I took Mr Lidkey's speech class this summer. He is an excellent teacher. I learned so much about how to write a speech and other papers for college classes. He gives you sample speeches from past students to use as a model. I was very nervous about taking a speech class. Lidkey made me feel comfortable and at ease.

Professor Liedtke is one of the best professors I have had in my college experience. He has done a wonderful job.

Mr Liedtke is a great professor. Gives sample speeches for you to follow. Lots of extra credit. Automatic full points on the first speech, choice of topics. Lots of opportunities to do well. Speech can be the hardest class you take if you're prone to anxiety. Get to know your class mates, it makes speaking in front of them a lot less scary.

Mr Liedtke is a great professor. Gives sample speeches for you to follow. Lots of extra credit. Automatic full points on the first speech, choice of topics. Lots of opportunities to do well. Speech can be the hardest class you take if you're prone to anxiety. Get to know your class mates, it makes speaking in front of them a lot less scary.

Funny dad type humor, opinionated but in a good way. If you are having trouble just talk to him.

GREAT INSTRUCTOR! Very fair grader -- he gives you very detailed handout and sample speeches to refer to. If you show up on time every day, do the speeches with a good faith effort, and ask questions you will not get less than a B. Very funny and VERY RELAXED class. Note to slackers: don't bother. He does not put up with your drama and games.

Prof. Liedtke is an excellent teacher. I am taking him in the Winter session. Earning an A. He is a very interesting prof. We all look forward to class with him. Take his class.

Prof. Liedtke is the best prof that I have had. I did not want to take a public speaking class. However, Liedke made me feel very comfortable and her helped me learn to write the speech. After a few weeks I actually looked forward to meeting in class every day. Take his speech class!

Prof. Liedtke is the best prof that I have had. I did not want to take a public speaking class. However, Liedke made me feel very comfortable and her helped me learn to write the speech. After a few weeks I actually looked forward to meeting in class every day. Take his speech class!

Best professor I've had at this college. VERY clear assignment criteria. Always availabe before or after class. Take his speech class.

He was the BEST teacher I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and he wants us to succeed. Shows us not to settle and aim higher (made me change my mind about going to one school for another). He is super hilarious, had me laughing so hard! He is strict about attendance, you can't miss more than four times. 2 Essays & 5 speeches.

He was the BEST teacher I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and he wants us to succeed. Shows us not to settle and aim higher (made me change my mind about going to one school for another). He is super hilarious, had me laughing so hard! He is strict about attendance, you can't miss more than four times. 2 Essays & 5 speeches.

Best first day of class lecture that I have ever heard -- by any college professor! Take this class.

Best first day of class lecture that I have ever heard -- by any college professor! Take this class!

Easy class. Mr. Lidke gives u clear directions and even sample speeches to use. The final is optional. Recommend taking this speech class.

Got the A this summer (2018). Easy class. Mr. Lidke gives u clear directions and even sample speeches to use. The final is optional. Recommend taking this speech class.

Liedkey was the best teacher that I've had here so far. He really wants to teach you. I am a much better writer of college papers and much more confidant speaking in front of people. Plus -- you can just talk to him about anything without judgement. Great prof.

I loved Lidkey's speech class, he is a great professor and his class was a lot of fun. We had about five speeches with varying topics and as long as you completed it on time and did your best you could get a B or A. Some speeches require research, make sure it is accurate because he is a knowledgeable guy. I definitely recommend his class

Amazing prof. He gives sample speeches for you to follow and a very clear grading rubric. Plus, more than a course grade of extra credit -- how can you not get the A? I was in the same class that the people who rated him badly below. They never wanted to be in the class and always felt entitled and never participated. Babies.

Like everyone else says, one of the best professors. Very casual and comfortable. He made a point to help me during my speech. At first, I was very nervous but then after I knew that he made be a better speaker. Take his classes, you wont regret it.

Prof. Cal is very clear on how to earn the A in the class. He gives you the grading criteria and points earned very specifically. He even gives you sample speeches from past students to help you. You can use note cards but do not read all the time. But no slackers. And no phones. Take his class. Easy and enjoyable.

I took Cal's class several years ago, and to this day it still was one of the most rewarding classes I have had the pleasure of taking. This class requires a basic amount of effort. You will have work to do, but not much. Have a good attitude, and you will do fine. Looking back, I wish I could retake this class with a better respect for it.

Easy class. Don't miss any speeches and you're guaranteed to pass.