3.5

Elizabeth Perrell

Communication - Valencia College - East and West Campus

3.5
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
61%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

61%

Would Retake

110

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

37

4

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3

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8

What Students Say

She hates answering questions, gets mad if you as her a question after class or during class

SPC1017 - 1.0 rating

This professor at your own risk

SPC1608 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A+ (6)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(2)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 9
A+: 6
B: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Gives good feedback (7)
Tough Grader (5)
Group projects (5)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Caring (3)
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Ratings by Course

SPC1700

5.0

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SPEEC1600

5.0

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SPC101725282

5.0

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4.0

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SPEECH1608

3.3

SPC1101

3.0

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2.5

COMMUNICATIONS

2.5

Reviews (110)
3.0
3.0
SPC1600
Dec 14, 2003

Ok, Easy class;based on your performance. If you pretend you suck in the beginning then all of a sudden at the end do great you get a "B" or "A". But if you do Great from begining you didn't learn anything from herso you geta "C&q

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jan 2, 2004

She's a really great teacher and is so understanding! There are a lot of little projects to do, but the study guides she gives are mucho helpful. A class worth taking.

4.0
1.0
SPC1600
Feb 29, 2004

awesome professor.. knows her stuff and her jokes are so cheesy they're funny.. barley any homework and even when its easy..just laugh at her jokes and ull do fine

4.0
2.0
SPEECH
May 2, 2004

hes really nice. always has a smile on her face, even when shes mad, and yells at someone, shes smiling and giggleing. reminds me of a kindergarden teacher. kind of treats students like children. not really clear on what to do speech on, an rarely usebook

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
May 10, 2004

Very interesting class. Very helpful professor. She gives quizzes which is odd in a speech class but they aren't too bad. You can have fun with her.

4.0
2.0
FUNOFSP
Jul 11, 2004

Pretty easy class. She appears cheerful on the outside, but really a not so nice person on the inside. Appears not as she seems.

4.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jul 22, 2004

Her class is very easy. But sometimes she talks to much and doesn't really make clear of what she wants in the speech.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Aug 12, 2004

Students become active and confident in her class. Students learn from her natural, powerful speech and attractive also. Don't forget to read the assignments and see examples.Grade A is absolutely yours.

3.0
1.0
SPEECH
Oct 28, 2004

easy class so i'll let the fact that shes a crappy teacher slide, for a communication teacher she doesnt have much communication skills

3.0
2.0
SPCH
Nov 28, 2004

She is a nice teacher if you get pass the fake laughs, stern looks and corny jokes. Class is pretty easy but she grades a little harder towards the end.

4.0
2.0
SPEECH
Dec 1, 2004

I'd recommend her to other friends who have not taken the class yet, but still want to have fun in a class with such serious meaning as this one. She lightens up the atmosphere, and she has a very colorful personality from my point of view. :)

4.0
2.0
SPEECH1600
Dec 1, 2004

Very nice lady. If you can get past her talking a lot then you will enjoy the class. Very caring and wants to help in anyway she can.

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Dec 1, 2004

Its a great class and she grades fairly, she is serious about her speeches towards the end, so be prepared. She's fun and encourages confidence, I came into this class scared of the idea of public speaking but that went away during speech 2..trust me u'll like this class, i recommend her to anyone

4.0
1.0
SPC1600
Dec 7, 2004

Other than this class being easy. I hated it. There were no restrictions on the speeches, so we had about a billion abortion speeches that made me want to shoot myself. Acts a bit crazy at times, she would be joking one minute, and yelling the next.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Dec 13, 2004

Okay, i just took her class and is was pretty easy. Her jokes are not funny and she talks about crap sometimes. But she gives chances for extra credit and make-up speeches.Overall not a bad teahcer.

2.0
5.0
SPC1600
Dec 16, 2004

She was rude all semester, graded unfairly and was boring. Her jokes are NOT funny. The class could be easy...if she likes you. If she doesn't then you are out of luck and it is not fair or right. Stay away from her!!!

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2004

EASY EASY TEACHER. GRADES EASY AS WELL SPEECHS WERENT HARD AND THOSE WHO SAID SHE WAS MEAN IF YOU HAD RESPECTED THE RULES THEN SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN NICER. RECOMMEND HER BUT BE WARNED CLASS CAN BE BOARING AND SHE ISN'T FUNNY BUT GREAT TEACHER

4.0
3.0
SPC1600
Dec 27, 2004

She's so-so. The class isn't hard. As long as you DO the assignments you'll do well in the class cuz she doesn't grade hard. The final is a piece of crap but I don't think she grades it hard cuz I thought mine was worth crap and still got an A in the class. 4 speeches in the semester.

3.0
2.0
SPC1600
Jan 10, 2005

Class is average. Barely any homework and what homework there is pretty much a joke. Automatic A if you follow the "7 step" plan. Take her.

2.0
4.0
SPEECH
Apr 6, 2005

She was not fair at all. She favors some students not the best teacher to take if you are looking for an A

4.0
2.0
SPEECH
Apr 15, 2005

Whoever said she is rude is nuts, ive never met a more needlessly polite woman, but she does have a good sense of humor. The class was pretty easy, but did require prep for the speeches. Not hard but time consuming, and easy A if you do. Definitely recommend

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Apr 23, 2005

Very nice teacher, gives help if needed. And not hard at all. I'm not a good speaker and still got an A in the class

3.0
2.0
SPEECH
Aug 23, 2005

This chick is kinda ridiculous. Her triumph over this rating system is dumb. She is, at times, a nice lady. She does not deserve half the credit she is given. I thought her class was rather simple, but she gives no slack. Missing a class cause of a true sickness is apparently not good enough reason to miss ONE DAMN SPEECH!!!

5.0
2.0
SPEECH
Sep 20, 2005

Very precise and knowledgeable. Helpful if needed and it was a pleasure to be in her class

5.0
1.0
SPEECH
Oct 12, 2005

great teacher, easy class, easy A

2.0
3.0
SPEECH
Oct 28, 2005

she's boring

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Nov 17, 2005

This is the easiest speech class. She tells you what she wants and if you don't know something, ask her and she will do it for you. Easy A. She is very nice!!

3.0
2.0
SPC1600
Nov 27, 2005

Boring class with a lot of BS work. Makes sarcastic jokes that no one understands. Easy "A" but its by far the worst class I have ever taken. Didn't enjoy going to it at all. I wouldn't recommend her.

2.0
2.0
SPC1600
Dec 2, 2005

Very disorgainized! Not clear instructions. Has quizes and final in addition to speeches. Only 35% of grade bassed on speeches. 4 speeches for the whole semester. Class is very boring. I don't recommend taking her.

4.0
2.0
SPC1600
Dec 13, 2005

In a word, MOODY! She can be nice and if you do your work you will get an "A". She grades easy on the speeches and there is only 4. Quizes are all short answer and not easy like she says they are. Don't be late, leave early or miss a class, she gets angry and annoyed.

2.0
1.0
COMMUNICATIONS
Dec 14, 2005

Tests are nothing like what she talks about in class or the in class activities. But the way she grades makes up for it. I got the impression that she is unsure of what she wants for assignments and for you final project, but once again the way she grades make up for it. All in all its a okay class to take, if you need it for your major. Good Luck!

4.0
1.0
CROSSCULTURAL
Dec 16, 2005

She was very nice in the beginning and then became a moody **** towards the end. Walk all over her, because she doesn't care about anything. Quizes are a joke, tests never came around and the final speech, make something up on the spot. A girl in my class didn't show up for two weeks and she still passed her. This class is an easy A.

4.0
3.0
SPEECH
Dec 17, 2005

she is willing to work with you if needed, as long as you do the work you will be fine.

5.0
2.0
SPC1700
May 1, 2006

I had Intercultural Communication and Speech with her. Excelent professor. Nice and helpfull. Easy test as long as you write something that makes sence. Not moody like others said. She is very clear about speechs though. Do not miss them, because your grade will droop in a second. I recomend her to everyone.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jul 29, 2006

Good professor. Sit in the front take notes and do your speech on time. READ THE WHOLE SYLLABUS.

4.0
3.0
SPC1600
Sep 7, 2006

A little moody sometimes, but you won't mind because of the rest of the class. Pretty easy. She does not grade very hard; just stick to the criteria.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Oct 25, 2006

I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING! Perrell realizes people are on different levels when it comes to this skill. Do your speech on time, bring your tape, and come to class, you'll do fine. I suggest taking this class early in your college carrer and getting it over with if you don't enjoy speaking in front of others. Good luck!

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Jan 26, 2007

She's a good teacher and wants to really help you get a good grade in her class. If you dont agree with a grade that she has given you, you can confront her about it, and most likely she wil give you some extra points

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Mar 6, 2007

SHE IS AWSOME. I had 2 different classes with her: Speach and intercultural communications and I loved both of them. You do need to study for the test becuase the questions are mainly to be answered by you yet she is very flexible when it comes to grading test. TAKE HER

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Mar 9, 2007

She is a good teacher, her class should be a walk on the beach. Just do everything she requires and you will be fine.

4.0
2.0
SPC1600
Mar 12, 2007

she is nice and a good teacher however i hate speeches so i'm bound to not like the class. it's an easy class only a couple quizes and you have 4 speeches to make that get harder as they go.

3.0
4.0
SPC1600
Apr 27, 2007

THIS TEACHER IS NOT AN EASY A CHOOSE SOMEONE ELSE FOR THAT. no text book use at all a waste of money. grades harshly on all 4 speecehs and you cannot read her comments and she doesn't allow questions during class. there aren't many chances to better your grade either. she gets mad if you ask for help with equipment!

1.0
2.0
SPC1010
May 6, 2007

I LOVED THIS SUBJECT UP UNTIL I TOOK THIS PROF. VERY RUDE & SARCASTIC, GETS UPSET IF YOU ASK FOR HELP. ALWAYS CRITICIZES YOUR WORK, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, YOU CANNOT READ HER SLOPPY HANDWRITING, EVER. DONT BOTHER BUYING THE TEXT BOOK, YOULL NEVER USE IT, ALL THE TEST QUESTIONS ARE SIMPLY COMMON SENSE.

4.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jun 18, 2007

The class is really easy. You don't do much in class expect listen to her lecture and group work. The test are easy if you listen to her lectures. Also, the speeches are easy the first speech everyone gets an 100%, but she only allow you do makeup one speech, and she takes 25 points off.The book is not requried, so do not buy one.

2.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jul 15, 2007

This class was soooo boring but it was very easy. She is rude. When you ask her a question, she asks like she doesn't want to answer. If you want a easy A then take this professor but if you can't deal with rudness then I DON'T recommend her!

4.0
2.0
SPC1600
Aug 1, 2007

This class was pretty easy. Make sure you write the speeches before the first day (there are two different days to speak) because if you come to class on the first day expecting to sign up for the second day, you might find yourself out of a spot. Just turn your work in and you'll get an A. She HATES cell phones. You NEVER use the book. Dont buy it

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Aug 5, 2007

THere's no way that I'm going to forget about this professor in my life because she made it possible for me to graduate. I hated speech until I met her; I was very quite and shy but she always keep the class conversational and encouraging worse speakers like to enjoy and pass the class with a A. I learned alot.THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOU!

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Aug 14, 2007

Extremely easy. all you have to do is talk. make a conversation out of your speech. i dont even remember buying the book. so i dont recommend you buy it. unfortunately i didnt read one of theses and got **** back from the book store.

3.0
1.0
SPC1600
Nov 14, 2007

She is an easy professor. boring but nice. Don't ask questions the day of your speech because she will not answer them. Very easy grader just do what she tells you. Little work. She hates cellphones.Overall great teacher.On speech day she lets you leave early.

3.0
2.0
SPC1600
Dec 5, 2007

Dont judge a book by its cover. She starts out really nice, but then she gets short tempered.

2.0
3.0
SPC1101
Dec 13, 2007

this lady is short tempered, strait up weird about cell phones, and very rude when you ask for help. I don't really know what she is doing as a teacher. choose someone else if you can.

3.0
1.0
SPC1102
Apr 25, 2008

This Lady is an emotional rollercoaster!!!! when she is not talking about how "special" her kids are she is bubbling about some none sense like her last visit to the space center. she is extremelly disorganized, and will never bring your quizzes back next class, or next week. She becomes defensive real quick and is really boring.

4.0
1.0
SPC1600
May 6, 2008

Only 4 speeches. Never used the book very helpful but kind of boring. Trust me its not that bad i hate speech and i passed. If i can do it so can you.

2.0
2.0
SPC1600
May 7, 2008

This professor is not one that is good for students that require a lot of guidance. She is short-tempered and impatient. I can see why she is like that in a way, but still it is not good for people who pay attention and still have reasonable questions. The material itself is simple if you pay attention; she is just not the best instructor.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Jun 3, 2008

Yes, she does not like cell phones but it is a reasonable request. She wants those giving a speech to be able to concentrate without distractions. You do use your book! Her tests are completely derived from the text. It was an excellent class, I learned a great deal!! As long as you work to complete assignments, you will get a good grade.

3.0
2.0
SPC1600
Jul 5, 2008

If you are a responsible student and are looking for a quick out to a pointless class, take Perrel. If you are interested in public speaking do not. she is irresponsible, inconsistent and unprofessional. She comes in late all the time but scolds you for it. its easy to 'bs' your way through. she plays favorites harder than any other teacher .

4.0
4.0
SPC1600
Aug 12, 2008

Took her class during summer. Take good notes and make sure to check emails to know what will be on the quiz the following class period. Give her exactly what she wants on the 4 speeches. She gives handout. Go to her with speech and have her review to make sure you have the meat of it. Earned A with hard work. No tricks. Highly recommend.

4.0
4.0
SPC1600
Aug 12, 2008

Pay attn to hand outs.Took her class during summer. Take good notes and make sure to check emails to know what will be on the quiz the following class period. She gives handout. Go to her with speech and have her review to make sure you have the meat of it. Earned A with hard work. No tricks. Highly recommend.

4.0
1.0
SPC1600
Sep 8, 2008

OK Professor, she is very easy if you do pay attention to what she is looking for to see in your speeches. Very easy quizzes too,no HW. If you don't show up on the first day to sign up for speech order you don't get to do yours, and then you'll have to do as a make up. A lot of people usually drop the class. Overall an easy professor.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Apr 20, 2009

she makes no exception to the rules. if she says the speech is due on monday, the speech is due on monday! if your a procrastinator then move on to another teacher but if your focused then take her. don't ask for favors when it comes to speeches because she won't help u out on the day of the speech....overall a good teacher

2.0
3.0
SPC1600
Apr 27, 2009

she's an 'ALRIGHT' teacher! teaches in a weird way and always is late! and she always looks pissed off....wouldn't take her again..

4.0
3.0
SPC1608
May 13, 2009

She is a stickler for the rules. Even if you have a medical excuse you still can't do make-up work (except 1 speech). Kind of scatter-brained. She'll send out confusing e-mails often and doesn't answer questions very well. Don't recommend taking her.

5.0
1.0
SPEEC1600
Nov 2, 2009

Shes really nice and shes willing to answer any question you might have. shes also pretty funny :)

2.0
3.0
SPC1608
Dec 8, 2009

grades speeches very easy,as long as you follow the 7-step model,though very harsh on time,seconds under/ovr pts are deducter.Can only make up 1 out of 4 speechs,cant be last speech.pntless class assignments,but help rackup points.Quizes are worded horible.horrible @answering the ? that is being asked. if in bad mood,she'll take it out on the class

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Dec 21, 2009

She was a really good&helpful teacher .

2.0
1.0
SPC1608
Mar 17, 2010

Worst professor I've had at Valencia in two years. I was hoping to learn in this class but my highschool speech class was more challenging. She's emotional, unprofessional, and interrupts any time you ask a question.Easy class insults your intelligence.If you are an adult student do not take this professor...she ought to teach middle school.

3.0
3.0
SPECH101
Apr 27, 2010

She was an alright teacher. Gave insignificant assignments and graded to harsh in my taste.

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
May 4, 2010

Perrell is not a bad teacher, she's actually rather good. But she gives these annoying little quizzes out about once a week that bust my balls. She doesn't really tell you what to study for them. But she teaches well and her speaches are fun. She's a nice person and makes the class entertaining.

2.0
2.0
SPC1608
May 20, 2010

i took her back in 2005 and never wrote a review but she is really unprofessional and emotional. At the time she was pregnant but thats still no excuse; another review stated the same unprofessional emotional behaviors. don't take her she grades based on her mood. (which is always fluctuating)

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
Oct 29, 2011

Nice woman. Tells you exactly what to study for her little quizzes (easy). Speeches were graded fairly. Not too entertaining when she lectures and gives occasional homework from the book (4 questions max). If you're not passing, you're obviously not even showing up.

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
Nov 3, 2011

this class was really easy eventhough im completly terrified of public speaking, if your afraid of public speaking you will get over just take this class because its easier for people who hate speaking

4.0
2.0
SPC1108
Nov 28, 2011

Her class is easy,she is nice and has a great sense of humor. she is not messing around when it comes to points but she gives alot of opportunities to boost your grade. She is a fair grader on the speeches but not on the quizzes. She tells you exactly what to study for before the quiz so if you get a bad grade its because you didnt look over notes.

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
May 2, 2012

she is a great instructor she grades fair. Beth give simple guidelines to follow so she expect great results.

5.0
3.0
SPC1608
Jun 15, 2012

Her class is somewhat intermediate but the difficult thing about a speech is not only you have to write the outline but practicing for so many hours is what's tiring and sometimes frustrating but hey practice makes perfect and everybody should know that!

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Jul 31, 2012

She is a very kind and funny lady who cares for her students. You will be required to do a lot of speeches and she will grade you in every aspect. But she is never rude or mean to anyone.

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Nov 18, 2012

Beth is a very nice,she expects you to perform with what your given. She gives four speeches and is clear of what she wants.She is almost never rude to anyone,I had a few issues with her personally. She was rude to me one-on-one and gave me NO grace on small forgotten details of the class. Overall decent professor but I would consider her a plan B.

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Dec 5, 2012

This class is so easy you will get bored. It is hard to sit through the entire class because she does not make the material interesting. It is a pretty predictable class and too easy to pass.

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Apr 16, 2013

Mrs. Perrell is a pretty cool teacher. She is a little sarcatic. She is very helpful if you need help.I liked her class. I passed with an A. Her quizes can be a little challenging but she tells you what to focus on so you can study for it. I would recommend.

3.0
2.0
SPC1017
Oct 24, 2013

The class is very interesting. There are always activities and rarely any hw. But when there is its interesting. Shes kind of weird but funny. You learn about yourself and others and its really cool. Definitely choose this over speech.

5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Dec 10, 2013

Easy class! Doesnt use textbook at all, gives you the notes for the quiz. NO speeches except like two which are really easy. Very cool class to talk to others and get to know people.

2.0
3.0
SPC1608
Dec 15, 2013

extremely boring and lame teacher. Offers speech makeup then fails to tell you that you have 25 points reduced. Would not recommend

5.0
1.0
SPC101725282
Mar 16, 2014

This is a good teacher. Not my favorite of subjects, but she is sweet and kind and you can often work things out with her (if you are applying yourself in the class) if you need a good grade.

2.0
3.0
SPEECH1608
Apr 18, 2014

Her class is easy if you do all the speeches. Her quizzes are worded in really odd ways, even so you can probably pass them. She seems very nice, but if you ask her a question after class she seems angry you have questions. Also she has IGNORED me when I asked for further clarification. I think the main problem I had with her class was clarity.

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Apr 28, 2014

Easy A. Attendance is mandatory so please show up. Otherwise, I didn't study one day in this class and got C's on all my quizzes. The real grade is attendance and the Final Project. Take that project seriously, it's worth your entire grade. Don't buy the book, save your money. She has us read a few things and never graded on it. Useless.

3.0
4.0
SPC1608
Nov 8, 2014

Quizzes are easy without studying. The textbook is never used, so don't bother buying. She puts a calender on Blackboard but doesn't remind you when anything is due, so make sure you check it. There are four speeches, which is a pain. I hated the subject and the work that came along with it, but the class is alright and she seems like a nice person

2.0
3.0
1608
Apr 29, 2015

She is the most passive aggressive, most fake person ever! She smiles at you while her face is red after just asking her a question. She hates questions! Her lectures are so stupid. Her grading criteria is clear though. Don't be 3 mins late or it'll count against you. I have no idea what my grade is because she doesnt use BB. Don't take early AM!

1.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2015

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS IT IS YOUR LAST OPTION. She hates answering questions, gets mad if you as her a question after class or during class. She smiles at you when shes mad and very sarcastic. It is an easy A but I still couldn't tolerate her attitude, everyone is the class had the same opinion. there's 1 quiz a week but they are pretty hard

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

GOOD PROFESSOR

Respected
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
1.0
SPC1102
Grade: A+
May 5, 2017
Would take again

No phones. Class participation is big. Drops lowest quiz score.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

She helps you grow so much as a speaker with the amazing feed back. Class was easy.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

She is an adorable teacher she is really good and is nice person I would love to take her again if i get the chance too.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Oct 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's very talkative and over explains the topic to the point that it's boring. She drops the lowest quiz score and grades attendance, overall fairly straightforward. The only way to fail this course is if you try.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
SPC1608
Nov 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Perrell talks the entire class from the exact start to the last second of class, doesn't like to put grades in till half way through, does not show any sympathy and is always right.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: B-
Nov 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I ask her for help all the times and she seems to give me an attitude towards it because my question is a simple yes or no. She takes forever to put in your grades.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2018
Would take again

I took her class online for speech, it was easy, every week she sent out a list of things to do, once you do that, you're good to go. other than that, she seemed like a really nice teacher and responded promptly to emails or messages

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Speeches and quizzes aren't hard. Allows students to sign up for the order in which they perform speeches, first come first serve. If you are someone who shows early, you'd thrive in this class. Late on speech day? you have to speak 1st speech day. Generous with grades. Some say she talks from beginning to end but no. Extra credit. Printed notes.

Participation matters
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
SPC1017
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Am taking her now and ugh! Very boring in class lectures and OMG can this woman talk and talk and did I say talk! She does not like to answer questions in class and if you ask beware of her wrath. Not sure she even enjoys teaching. There are far better on campus that teach Speech. Look at others ratings on here! Would not take again!

Lecture heavy
So many papers
5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2019
Would take again

She is very peaceful, I don't know what you would have to do to get on her bad side, but I assume a lot because I have never seen it. She is very understanding and will do her best to understand your situation (if you are going through anything) and help you (either with a situation or with something as silly as homework). Loved the class!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
SPC1017
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

Just do your homework, show up to class, go over the notes + easy group projects. Make sure you study the notes because she gives a little test every two weeks. If you do all those you will ace her class i guarantee you she is a good professor just make sure you do the homework and study the notes. You will ace her class.

Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
SPC1608
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This course is pretty easy but the professor makes it difficult by now giving us reason reasonable time to complete the quizzes and test. They are timed and answers need to be typed in complete sentences. You barely have enough time to make sense of the question and the time is up. Beware! This professor at your own risk!

Group projects
5.0
4.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Solid Professor. Lectures get a little boring to watch sometimes, but are always helpful to watch. Overall great class to take.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2022

I hate the way she sets up the modules If you do not look at the weekly overview every Tues and mark your own calendar youll miss deadlines because some of the assignments do not pop up in the canvas calendar and it will be your fault. Her quizzes are difficult to get a 100 when she makes them herself. She gives lots of ExCre so take every chance.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
COMMUNICATIONS
Grade: C
Apr 18, 2023

She likes to nitpick, lectures are required to go to but don't give that much information. This class feels like a HS class at certain points. She also likes to hide assignments in the modules and "extra credit" which does not help much for the class. I've seen 2+ people fall asleep in her class consistently, I would not take this class again.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
SPEECH1608
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

The lectures can seem a bit repetitive but I found that very helpful. If you follow her pace and take things one step at a time you learn a lot. She does grade a bit strictly but she hides lots of extra credit in the modules. Not an easy class, but it is very fun, and the professor offers lots of resources to be successful.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
SPEECH1608
Grade: F
Aug 2, 2023

If you like to be nitpicked for the semester, she's it. No matter what I submitted it was never good enough. She never approved my thesis statement then would take days to reply to the email. Then mark it late or deny it to the point I would miss the assignments to follow because my assignment wasn't approved. Don't waste your credit hours. Lazy!

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
SPEECH
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

She is a good professor, and you learn a lot from her class. The only issue that I had was that she seemed a bit annoyed whenever I asked her questions, but the class is pretty easy and straightforward.

EXTRA CREDIT
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2024
Would take again

Take this professor the class is so easy, she gives really good feedback on the speeches. There are opportunities of extra credit. There are 4 speeches in total and a quiz and discussion post after the speeches are due.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2024
Would take again

Honestly not as bad as the reviews say. She gives extra credit and genuinely cares about her students. It's true that she nitpicks, but she does give good feedback and offers room for improvement. Quizzes are a little hard imo, questions are repetitive/hard to distinguish. Always read through the modules cause that's where she hides extra credit!!!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
1608
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2024

Nice professor when everything goes her way. Not friendly when answering simple questions. Gets irritated and makes smart remarks how we can look in the modules for our answers. The modules are overloaded with unnecessary information and are a mess in my opinion. Only half of the class was left at the end of the semester. That explains everything.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Professor Perrell's SPC1608 class is a mixed bag. The quizzes can be challenging, but she offers lots of extra credit opportunities. I found Unstuck ai and the class notes really helpful for staying on top of the material. Overall, a manageable class with a fair, engaged professor.

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