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“very funny, and intelligent teacher”
SPC1016 - 5.0 rating“Easy A if you do the work”
SPC1016 - 3.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
74%
Textbook Required
18%
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A-
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844928
5.0
(1)SPC1024
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(14)SPC1016
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(6)SPC1017
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(73)SPC1608
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SPC2608
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SPC1608
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Reviews (114)
He treats his students with respect. He takes his time to deliver grades, and his classes- although fairly easy- are not very useful. His tone of voice is very subtle, even monotone sometimes.
Very easy going professor. He has a sense of humor but is serious when it comes down to getting the course work done.
I thought this class was very helpful and informative when it comes to improving your communication methods. He is very respectful and is open to discussion in class. The PowerPoints are clear and very helpful when studying for tests. I disagree with the monotone, he does have a low voice but the lessons are well thought out. Do your work, get an A
BEST TEACHER! If you need to take SPC take it with Prof. Brownlee. He cares about his students and loves teaching! He is very simple, not too much work and doesn't stress you out. There is nothing bad to say about him. Grades were delivered fast, tests were easy, just 2 speeches and one mock interview. Great teacher! NOT monotone at all!!!!
very funny, and intelligent teacher. easy A
I took this class because it was the only one that could fit my work schedule. Anyways, once I attended I could wait to return class after class. He is a great professor and I highly recommend him. My number one tip will be participate and come to class.
You have 2 written exams (multiple choice - online), one group project, and 2 individual speeches, one in front of the entire class, and one private. Honestly, by the end of class you are on first name basis with the entire class since every lecture is class oriented. Probably one of the most fun classes I have ever taken, and EASY.
he's really funny but yes, can get very serious if he feels we're not doing what we're supposed to do. take his class seriously! we have one group project, one individual speech, & one mock interview where it's just you & him. very easy class & awesome professor.
If you show up, you'll pass! And get ready for group activities.
Take Professor Brownlee! I was surprised at how much I liked this class.
Nice professor. Very cool actually. Group projects, so be ready. Easy exams.
Great Professor
I took this class over the summer and it was such a pleasure taking it with this professor. He is very laid back and really loves what he does. He gives amazing feedback and will help you with anything you need. Assignments were easy and the two speeches you have to do were also a breeze. Would definitely reccomend taking him.
Prof. Brownlee is among the best, and his feedback are really helpful
best professor ever.. TAKE HIM. Easy class. Just 2 test, 2 presentation EASY, and 2 paper easy easy..... classes are funny..
This Professor is a awesome speech teacher. Overall class is straight to the point he goes over the chapters on a power point. He also gives a study guide which is very helpful. Overall take his class you wont regret it.
He is awesome
Straight forward teacher, goes by the syllabus. Participation in blackboard is a must. And there will be a paper and exam. He's very relatable and makes the class enjoyable. Would take him again anytime!
He is a slow grader. gives you the impression that you will have an A but you end up with a D. He's a great person. There was one hard confusing test. He doesn't teach by the book. However, the test was completely from the book, nothing from lecture. Over all he's a so-so teacher because I didn't learn anything new and disappointed at my grade.
Great professor! As long as you read the chapters and are prepared to discuss next class, you'll be fine. Class was always exciting and he's funny.
The class is easy as a pie. 1 test, but you have to study, 1 paper, 1 individual presentation, 1 group presentation, and 1 mop interview. Be prepared and study. It's not hard at all. Got a B only because I didn't study hard for the test. otherwise, it was a fun class and a lot of laughing :) I bought the book but didn't need the code. it was fun.
Professor Brownlee helped me to overcome one of my biggest fears: public speaking. This is an easy A if you follow the syllabus and participate in class.
First of all, this professor is just hilarious I enjoyed the class everytime I went. He has only one test that is the midterm and it's open book AND you do it in a group AND he gives the review that is EXACTLY like the rest. Final is a group presentation about anything and there's your A. I love him he's just amazing!
Funny guy. He Missed a lot of his classes. Goes by syllabus. One test, you have a study guide /paper/ individual presentation/group presentation (I had to do my whole groups presentation if not we would have got a bad grade & I couldn't afford not to get an A in this class) He asks the class if they wanted to do the mock interview. A in class :)
Take Professor Brownlee if you need a speech class. He is relatable and is funny--but he is a slow grader.
Clear cut in grading and always willing to help. The assignments are manageable and if you participate, and complete the work, your grade will reflect it. Overall, very fair professor, content rich course. The book is useful but not vital to pass. Assignments are designed with purpose and related to the subject. Definitely recommend this professor.
Professor Brownlee is one of the best at Broward College. He really cares about his students and he wants everyone to succeed. He explains the material from the book and power point slides. All you have to do is participate and finish all assignments on time. He follows the syllabus. He has a great sense of humor! You will love him!
Test are easy, if you do the reviews you will get a 100. Be prepared to do speeches, even surprise speeches that are not planned for, but it is a public speaking class so its good practice. he works with anyone who needs help
The best professor ever! He is super fair and flexible if you communicate. Do the homework, and the reviews before the exam. He is very calm and funny, 1 Gordon Rule essay. I wish I could take him again for others classes.
This Professor is one of the best. If you have a fear of public speaking, take him. He will really help you get through it. He won't force you to do anything you are not ready for. He makes presenting fun and less nerve wrecking. Definitely a teacher I recommend. I had him at Broward College and he made my semester enjoyable.
Professor Brownlee is an amazing teacher and person. He provides great examples on how to improve your speech. Take notes, study review, participate in discussions, and you are in good standing when it comes to his class. Professor Brownlee is human, so just be honest and he is more than willing to help. I would take his class again if possible. :)
Participation of the whole class matters to get on his good side! This class was easy but do not set back. He gives reviews for the exams and is exactly the same as the test. You need to do a presentation by yourself and one in a group.
Professor Brownlee is one of the best Professors I have had to date! He makes the class relatable and interesting. I took him in the summer short six week session go an A.
Great professor!! Really cares about his students. He is very funny as well. Class is fun and it really takes you out of your shell because you have to speak in front of everyone. Easy A!
He is amazing! You learn, but it isn't a train wreck of information that you cannot utilize. He makes sure that you progress in your speaking skills. Most of all, he makes the class enjoyable rather than stressful. All his good reviews are accurate depictions. Definitely a pleasure to take! Helps improve skills and i will never forget him!
Take his class you won't regret it. I took him for the summer term at Broward College and his class was very easy, 1 gordon rule essay, 1 individual speech, 1 group speech and 2 tests. If you fail this class then something is seriously wrong with you
Professor Brownlee is one of the most professional people I have had the pleasure to learn from. Always on time, gave it his best and was very informative. Kept the class engaged in our projects. I will recommend him to my friends and family. He is awesome!
Great professor!!! I recommend professor Brown. Easy A if you complete your assignments.
Great professor. Respects you, and demands respect in turn. Gives great feedback and will not make your life miserable, meaning, he's flexible if you have a credible issue. Tests are easy if you know the material. Your fear of speaking in public will be lessened because of the short and bearable speeches you have to make. Homework easy.
Awesome professor finished it literally 15 minutes ago. I got an A. He was very cool and respectful. He allowed me time to go pray one of my daily prayers. He's a cool and understanding guy. Tests are easy. I would definitely take it again.
He's the best. Took him session 2 once a week and it was a breeze. One group project, two exams (exactly like the study guide), 6-7 disscusions online, one mock interview, one paper. Even if it seems like a long class, time goes by fast! He's not boring
Great professor, chill with a good sense of humor. Very Helpful with the class assignments. Just do the work, dont skip class and you'll pass.
If you have the opportunity to take him then do yourself a favor and take him! Easy A, just show up do the presentations and the essay along with two quizzes and you will finish with an A! Class was super funny and entertaining I would take it again if I could!
Amazing professor and makes lectures very interesting and funny. Class is easy, but requires for you to get out of your comfort zone and speak infront of the class numerous times. If you get the opportunity to take him, do it, easy A and a experience you'll never forget
Pros: Charismatic. Engaging lectures. Easy A if you do the work. Cons: Frequently late or cancels class at the last minute by email. Changes due dates and assignments. Threatens to give a zero on an entire assignment if one arbitrary piece is late like failing to send him the topic of your speech on time. Probably won't learn much.
I took this class at broward college and i loved him. i wish he taught another course! i recommend his class 110%. do the work, participate and you will pass with no problem. speech is pretty scary to me and he made class fun and easy to speak infront of everyone.
I highly Recommend this professor, he is funny, knowledgeable and always available. This class was a night therapy for me, so much laughing!!!
He is the best professor I've ever had.I took his class at Broward College at night. You would have to be very lazy to not pass his class.I hate speaking in front of a crowd.I was nervous to take this class, but he's very straight forward and really helps you to get over your fear of public speaking. He is clear,gives very good feedback. Shelly
He really connects with his students an is mad cool. So if u need a speech class trust me pick him.
Took him for SPC1024 @ Broward College, he was very easy and you had a little bit of assignments to do. Trust me the study guide he gives is exactly like the test! I'm not one for talking in front of the class, but he honestly makes it so easy that you the speech goes by a breeze. I RECOMMEND HIM 1000% :)
I absolutely loved this professor. He made taking speech easy and fun. He's hilarious! I wish he taught different courses so I could take him again. Do the few assignments he gives and participate and you will pass the class with an A. He replies to all emails and is very understanding.
Professor Brownlee was by far one of my favorite professors ever. He is honest but always fair. Just the right amount of homework. Amazing Professor!!!!
Professor Brownlee is an exellent teacher, he cares for his students, he's flexible but he expects for you to do your work as well, if you do your work you'll be just fine. Attendance is mandatory, he replies to all emails promptly, his study guides are very similar to his tests, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Easiest class I have ever taken on top of that the teacher is super cool!
It was truly a pleasure to take this course with professor Brownlee. I learned so much from him. Please take him and you will never regret it, since you will learn a lot from a good professor and a caring human being.
Take him best one ever.
He keeps everything short and sweet. He gets to the point he explains assignments and exams very well and hes very accessible.
Best professor ever. Participate in class, get your work done and you will pass
This professor is very fair and will work with you as long as you do all of the assignments. It is really important to stay on top of your weekly chapter assignments as well as the weekly writing assignments and you will do well in the class. There are deadlines that you must met, but as far as the grading policy, he is pretty straight forward.
nice teacher, do ALL your homework on time and you ll pass
nice teacher make all your homework on time and you ll pass
Professor Brownlee is truly one of the best professors around. His story is inspirational and he really cares about his students. I am a better communicator because I took this course. Hes the best.
Easy class . Tal it you wont regret.
I honestly recommend this class to any person who needs to learn how to speak professionally. Mr. Brownlee teaches how to stand in front of the audience and speak properly. Also, he is very clear with the class and grading policy. Highly recommended.
The best professor you will ever have! extremely hilarious, respectful, and keeps the class interesting. He grades fairly and does pay attention when you participate in class so please do so. Overall, I had a great time in this class and I took a lot of positive away from it. I highly recommend him just work hard and pay attention.
He allows you to share your opinions on certain things. Participation is key to get your grade. Do the online work on time and you will be fine .
Professor Brownlee is pretty chill and laid back. I received an A in his class. One of the easiest classes I have ever taken. Online assignments, 2 test, 1 group project, 1 elevator pitch. He is a fair grader. Participation is a must. Take him you won't regret it.
Hes a good professor and cares about your professional future. He gives goods feedback about how communication is important. Take him! Two tests, one reaction paper, one group presentation and elevator pitch.
Hes a really good professor, since the first day he made it clear you were either going to love him or hate him and I love him. He doesnt give a lot of work, you will have to follow his guidelines and he will tell you what he expects you to do. Work on your group projects and dont leave it for last minute!
Professor Brownlee is one of the best professors Ive had at MDC. He cares about his students and hes always available to answer questions. Take him. You wont regret it.
Great professor. hes super helpful with his lectures, just do your work. I would recommend him to the other students and would take him again.
With each assignment you have to follow the instructions to a "t," if not he will be deducting points. If you miss class you are responsible for getting the information you missed from another classmate. Network early in the semester, try not to miss class & follow all instructions. He is definitely an above average professor.
He is an okay professor. Do your work exactly as he told you, and participate in class.
Professor Brownlee is great. He will do everything in his power to help you pass and learn. He enhances the learning by providing examples from the latest news headlines about the material we were currently learning . He does not waste time in class. Everything covered during class or in our readings was included in the exams. He's the best.
He is an amazing professor that will work with you until you fully understand the material. He's funny and kind yet works hard to make sure his students are prepared. I loved his class!
Professor Brownlee was my favorite by far! He is hilarious and doesn't even try to be funny on purpose. Excellent grader that allows 1 person to be exempt from the midterm and final if you win a speech-related game based on the class material. There are 12 chapters online that have questions to answer for each, and a group project and video. Easy A
Professor Brownlee is the best professor ever no cap. Hes super chill, funny, and you can be yourself without any judgement coming from him, but of course please show respect to him hes the best I pinkie promise :)
very fair when it comes to grading. 2 exams, 1 group project, weekly assignments that u can do whenever u can but before the deadline. take notes. the class sessions are recorded so if u miss one you can still watch it but he prefers students to attend. can be unclear about what he says sometimes. does not like to repeat himself. 1 extra credit.
I'm not one to speak on video, but the professor made it easy and was great to learn from. Although class seemed a bit rushed, we did had we an easy amount of online work, a couple of speeches made with a few minutes of thinking and one group speech. Would suggest taking him though!
Hes not a good profe. He always has to be right, even when he isnt. He's also inconsiderate if your late for an assignment for any reason he WONT ACCEPT it. He doesnt repeat himself when hes vague, and when you ask questions is rude about it, he treats you as if your dumb. Hes unfair with students and wont tell you when he isnt showing up in class
Professor Brownlee Is An Awesome Teacher!! Always punctual, listens to his students, And Teaches in a way that youre eager to attend his class.
Terrible professor. Spends all class joking around & talking about his other job, for 3 classes in a row didn't ever even mention that half of the class was online When I went to go check on grades found out I asked him in person in class if he could open up my online thing that the deadline closed to register He said to email him & never respond
Professor Brownlee is one of the best professors around. I took him in Summer 2020. He teaches blended courses and it's explained in class and is clearly outlined in the syllabus. If you have to take Speech, do yourself a favor and take Professor B, you will not be disappointed! His lectures are amazing.
He is a great teacher. He cares about her students and will help you if needed. I hated public speaking but Mr. Brownlee is amazing. He sets up a comfortable environment and lets you choose your group presentation speech topics. He also offers extra credit. Great professor.
He is hilarious and makes his lectures interesting and fun. I was impressed by how well this class was run on Zoom. I looked forward to attending his class each week. He is down to earth, listens to the students, and will help if you need it. He is a great professor and I highly recommend him.
Pay attention during class and ask questions when he gives direction on assignments because due to him teaching different classes at multiple schools/campuses he don't respond to emails "as fast" as you want him to. It's an "easy A" if YOU let it be, its an "easy F" too because he doesn't accept late work. The ball is in your court!!!
professor Brownlee is an amazing professor one of the best thus far that I have taken at Broward college he was very straight forward let you know from the first day of class what is expected of you as a student and he responding rather quickly to emails. His class was super fun and enjoyable he discussed topics you can relate to and learn from.
he was never available for students. you got to follow the syllabus to be aware when assignments are due.
I don't know how this professor has such good reviews. Maybe in person he is good, but online has got to be one of the worst professors ever. This is a speech class and we get 0 feedback on any of our speeches. Miss one assignment and want to email him? Good luck he will not answer you. Quizzes super hard, almost whole class fails them. Terrible.
Very good at explaining concepts and answering questions. Great at making the class interesting. As far as the tests; they were pretty tricky even if you read the book and paid attention. They are not a breeze to pass and you got to work hard. but he is not unfair and his level of clearness made it easy to understand the topic.
He might be a good professor in person, but he is not equipped to teach an online class. The timeline for when assignments were due was confusing. The class in Blackboard was not organized at all. He was unresponsive when emailed or responded while dodging questions. I would not recommend taking his class online at all.
He will like you to participate in class, is mandatory. If you pay attention during class, they will be giving the instructions about the assignments, exams and due dates. Dont be late with the assignments, be aware of the calendar. The classes are great! Of course, I recommend him.
The best professor! I'm not a native English speaker and he made giving a speech in front of people seem not that scary. I really enjoyed his class, he never let me get discouraged. He gave great feed back, and he's one of the nicest people I've met at Miami Dade College.
Amazing teacher. Would take him over and over again. I have never met an online teacher so understanding and willing to help. He is very nice and enjoyable to have as a professor. I am about to finish his communications class and he has taught me so much even though it is online.
shocked to see him have such a high rating because I had never experienced a worse professor in my years in college. He was extremely unorganized , inputted dates completely wrong in the syllabus . Took a week and a few days to update the class course calendar and when he did it was still wrong. Answers emailed days after DO NOT TAKE HIM
Made public speaking fun with his lectures. Had a great balance of being funny and entertaining while also doing a great job of teaching. Genuinely cares about his students learning and is very easy to talk to outside of class. I wish he taught other courses.
Professor Brownlee is a teacher and a friend and he seeks to make his students better. I really feel like I became a better public speaker because of his class and it was a lot of fun!
If you're considering the 8-week intensive class, DO IT. He gives VERY clear directions & examples. He will help you if you ask. 2 speeches per week, record & upload them. Critique 2 of your own speeches. Take weekly quizzes. You'll also make outlines for each speech. Yes, it's fast-paced. Buckle down, get it done. You'll be glad you did.
Professor Brownlee can seem intimidating at first but he's amazing. He expects a lot from his students but only because he wants you to become a great speaker. He gives constructive criticism but is not harsh. He is extremely caring and will definitely make you a better speaker. He is patient and allows you to grow at your own pace. I recommend!
This Professor was clearly preoccupied with many other duties - the syllabus and online assignments were disorganized. No instruction was given, students were left to try and figure the class out and then held responsible. I dont recommend at all.
Mr. Brownlee is the most unique professor I have ever had but in a good way. His lectures were always interesting. He taught us a lot of things, especially how to be the best that we can be. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to learn about themselves and enhance their communication skills try to get him as their professor.
I have nothing but great things to say about Mr. Brownlee. Stick to the syllabus and you'll be just fine. Always answered all my emails, he loves class participation so make sure you have your camera on. Assignments were understandable and some were interesting. I give him 5 stars :)
NO COMMUNICATION WHATSOEVER!!!! DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!! I'm guessing he's great in person, but the structure of the online course was HORRIBLE from the start... didn't grade anything until the end of the semester.... doesn't return calls... STOP doing in person and online classes if you can't handle it "Professor"!!!!!!!
He was a great professor. He is very funny and interactive with the class, and he is very good at using current events or topics we can relate to. He is a bit of a busy professor but he does get to cover what he needs to in the time allotted. He does require your camera to be on if since it is an MDC Live course.
I took his session 4 course. So far he is my favorite professor. He is aware that speaking in front of an audience is tough for most so he doesn't grade strictly. He gives clear guidelines for every speech. If you follow them you will get a passing grade on every presentation. He cuts to the chase so class always ended early. He's hilarious too.
Best professor at MDC. If you've taken speech several times and fear public speaking, he's your professor. VERY easygoing, teaches you real-life information. If you pay out of pocket for your classes, this is money well spent. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
There are only a few assignments so they are worth a ton in your grade. We had an essay, a group project, an individual speech, and a midterm/ final non-proctored. It gave me a little bit of anxiety because our grades were not updated but it was an easy class. He was hilarious and gave us time to work on our assignments.
Professor Brownlee is an absolute gem in the field of communication! His passion for the subject matter is infectious, and he brings a wealth of knowledge to every class. He genuinely cares about the academic and personal growth of his students. I highly recommend taking any course with Professor Brownlee.
PLEASE DON'T TAKE HIM!!!!!!! He was horrible professor and because of him, I have to retake the class.
To succeed in this course, attend lectures regularly, actively listen, participate in discussions, read the chapters and his PowerPoint, follow provided rubrics, and put in the effort. The instructor is kind and understanding and available for assistance. Dedication and effort will help you excel and achieve your goals.
Horrible profesor. Will not help you.
Professor Brownlee is a hilarious and engaging teacher. The class has a few big assignments but he's understanding and gives clear guidelines. I found unstuckstudy helpful for studying - it saved me time preparing for the speeches and group project.
Lots of homework — they're pretty easy ,but long. Now the problem is he waits last minute to grade most things, class ended our grades are in our transcripts and for most of us in the class if not all, our grades lowered MANY points bc he never ended up grading our stuff. Ignored all of our emails. Speeches have to be with 5 guests btw. Don't take!
Professor Brownlee is hands down one of the best professors I've ever had. From the first day of class, you can tell how passionate he is about communications. He has a good sense of humor and was very patient with us. Highly recommended!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
74%
Textbook Required
18%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.56 avg changeRatings by Course
844928
5.0
(1)SPC1024
5.0
(14)SPC1016
4.7
(6)SPC1017
4.5
(73)SPC1608
4.3
(12)Difficulty by Course
SPC2608
2.8
SPC1608
2.4
SPC1017
2.2
844928
2.0
SPC1024
1.6