3.5

James Wilson

Speech - Broward College (all campuses)

3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
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Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

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Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

He is definitely the best professor at BCC

SPC1600 - 5.0 rating

I am afraid of giving speeches

SPEECH - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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56% confidence
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Reviews (83)
5.0
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SPC1600
Jul 23, 2003

Dr. Wilson is extremely bright, personable and dynamic. He is definitely the best professor at BCC.

3.0
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COS220
May 16, 2004

No Comments

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3.0
SPC1600
May 19, 2004

Stinks

5.0
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SPEECH
Oct 25, 2004

I am afraid of giving speeches. The class was hard for me, but he is fair and assignments were fun. If you do the work, you will get a good grade.

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SPC1600
Nov 12, 2004

he is one of the worst professors ever to grace BCC. he is very mean and unapproachable....trust me he seems nice at first but wait until about a month or two into the course....If you want to keep a good gpa don't take this horrible beast.

3.0
3.0
SPC1600
Dec 4, 2004

His biases have a large factor in his grades.. Hint: Don't pick any liberal topics.

1.0
4.0
SPEECH
Dec 6, 2004

This teacher is the most heartess and unreasonable man I have ever come across. He kicked me out of his class one class period before the final exam for too many absences. He didn't warn me pior that I had already reached my limit and so in conclusion I took an entire semester for nothing.He sucks!

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SPC1600
Dec 9, 2004

he stinks. he is mean and has no intension of good for you. DO NOT take this professor for public speaking.

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SPC1600
Dec 9, 2004

what a horrible man, i'm sure he has good intentions but he is just a horrible, picky, annoying, and irrelevant prof. he's biased, and he grades based on how he's feeling that day as opposed to how well you do. he's also majorly into plagiarism (he has way too much free time)bad choice

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SPC1600
Dec 15, 2004

This guy is a jerk. Out of our class of 30 we have 12 left at the end of the semester. He intends to plagarize everyone on the work and attempts to do it in a justified way. He failed on student before she even gave the speech he failed her on. If you take him, prepare for hell.

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Feb 13, 2005

Dr. Wilson was a very good teacher but extremely demanding. If you are not good at speaking in front of others you will not like the class. If you have no trouble speaking in front of people you will love it and gain a lot from it. He is extremely anal retentive with his Gordon writing assignment an

3.0
3.0
SPC1600
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2005

Needed .03% for an A... still got a B. Did all possible extra credit.

3.0
2.0
SPC1600
Mar 19, 2005

he sucks.he is biased. grades based on his moods.he sucks sucks and sucks...dont do this to yourself!

5.0
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SPC1600
Apr 21, 2005

It wasn't easy, but I learned a lot from this class. Dr. Wilson is fair. If you do the work, you get a good grade, if not, forget it.

1.0
5.0
SPC1600
Apr 22, 2005

not a good teacher at all he grades if he likes you or not the speechs are easy but his class isnt fun at all

2.0
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1600
May 5, 2005

Worst teacher ever!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
May 21, 2005

Dr. Wilson gets a bad reputation because he expects his students to work, to read the book, and make an effort towards making a good speech. He is very very clear and precise in his grading - and doing great on the tests and outlines will definately be a great help if you are not too good at public speaking.

1.0
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SPC1600
Jun 1, 2005

The dullest teacher ever! Spends all of class time rambling on about nothing. Never stops talking. Rude and unfair. Claims plagiarism when quoting! Doesnt know what he is talking about! And is a terrible public speaker who stutters and rambles on and on.

1.0
5.0
SPC1600
Jun 1, 2005

OMG! Can he ever SHUT UP! Terrible Public Speaker... stutters, hesitant, turns read... and never shuts up! Very unfair in grading. Stupid tests. And unclear speech purposes... But dont ask him a question... he'll go on and on and on!!!

1.0
5.0
SPC1600
Jun 14, 2005

This proffesor is extremely unfair. His grading technique is terrible. He is an A***. Did I mention he is unfair ?If he doesnt absolutely love you, Runnnnnnnnn for your life!

5.0
4.0
SPC1600
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2005

Dr. Wilson is one of the best teachers that I have had at Broward Community College. He is extremely informative and bright. If you notice the grammar and language of the negative reviewers you may infer, as I do, that they are probably not too successful in their academic endeavors.

3.0
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SPC1600
Jun 16, 2005

The person who put the comment below seems like a teacher to me, despite that Mr.Wilson is an unfair teacher who grades on personality rather then work content. Granted that his class is slightly informitive, he lacks the general skill of teaching. He can talk quite a bit and has the tendincy to ramble on about unimportant information.

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SPC1600
Jun 16, 2005

Dr.Wilson does ramble alot but what is mostly annoying is that he repeats himself...ALOT! If you do his study guides for tests then they are easy. He does play favoritism to some and seems to grade the speeches on whether he liked the topic. He does not grade on content and presentation and even writes in his evaluation he did not recall something.

1.0
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SPC1600
Jun 17, 2005

No Comments

4.0
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SPC1600
Jun 24, 2005

Okay... professor Wilson is an alright teacher but he talks so much. If you ask him a question he rambles on and on about something other than what your question was about. Personally, he was SUPER annoying but it was an easy class.

2.0
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PUBSPEAKING
Aug 16, 2005

Unhelpful and not very understanding. Even if you have an A in the class.

1.0
1.0
PUBLICSPEAKING
Oct 18, 2005

This guy is soo freakin annoiying. He does play favoritism and is unfair. He doesnt grade on a good speech he grades on if he liked it or not. and i agree do not ask him a question because he will answer everything else but your question.

5.0
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PUBLICSPEAKING
Nov 8, 2005

Grades easy, will work with you on anything!

4.0
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SPC1600
Dec 5, 2005

he can be very unfair...when we came back from wilma he expected us to present the day we got back...(member we didnt have power, internet, etc.) and the class explained that to him but he said "we are all college students and if we arent prepared to deal with college life then maybe u shouldnt be here".....?????!!!!!!...um yea ...very insulting

3.0
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SPC1600
Dec 16, 2005

He is very unfair!!!! Hegives you good grades if he likes you , or if he likes the topic, if not you are in big trouble!!! he gives alot of ZERO for outlines, and he can even give you an F really easy (Just make one stupid mistake and you are in bigggg trouble!!! His test are from book, easy. But If you want an easy A or B you won't get it with hi

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Feb 2, 2006

I thought this class was going to be miserable, but it was GREAT! He is wierd yes, and you do give a lot of speeches, but I am no longer afraid of presentations because of this class. His tests are EASY, do the study guide=get an A. It is so much fun. I recomend this teacher for anyone who dreads giving speeches, it will change your LIFE.

2.0
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SPC1600
May 6, 2006

He is vey unfair...specially if he doesn't like you.tests are easy.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Sep 20, 2006

Dr. Wilson was awesome. Very straight forward with his expectations and chllenging at times. Do your best and he will work with you. Slack off and he will let you know.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Oct 18, 2006

i dont understand y dr wilson got so many sad faces! he'sgood teacher. people dont seem to want to put 110% into their work and thats what u have to do in his class. I can honestly say i actually did improve my public speaking skills with him. If you want to learn take him, if you want an easy effortless A w/o actually learning, take someone else!

1.0
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SPC1600
Nov 20, 2006

Horrible teacher, He thinks intro to speech is a Presidential debate. I got an A in his class by the way. He really sucks!

5.0
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SPC1600
Nov 29, 2006

Dr. Wilson is a great professor-period. I am currently in his class and will probably make and "A" or "B". It makes one doubt the veracity of a critic who claims to have earned an "A" in and then slams the professor. Something does not smell right. I bet that this student was one of my fellow classmates who is failing due to plagiarism!

1.0
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SPC1600
Dec 7, 2006

This Professor is really bad. Let me just say this, I took English 1102, Biology and Calculus, and I got all A's and I got a B in this class which is INTRO to speech. He is very unfair, he only gives you a good grade if he likes your topic or if he likes you. He also seems to favor the girls. Don't take this guy all OTHER speech tachers are easy.

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Dec 8, 2006

I really enjoyed his class, I learned and he's really funny.. he gives 4 tests the whole year but only counts the 3 highest grades, the tests are really easy if you study, they're only 20 vocab. multiple choice and 3 short answers.

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SPC1600
Mar 1, 2007

I'm just speechless, this guy blows.

3.0
3.0
SPEC1600
Jun 5, 2007

Jim Wilson, is a great guy. he is really nice and tries to be funny. However he does not know how to keep a class entertained and goes over the same thing like a hundred times!

5.0
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SPC1600
Jun 13, 2007

Dr. Wilson might repeat important material/deadline dates, etc. but some of my classmates are losers and have to be reminded. Dr. Wilson is a great teacher and has helped me a great deal. I have dreaded taking this public speaking class and I now feel confident to do presentations in my other classes!

5.0
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SPC1600
Jun 22, 2007

Dr. Wilson did not give me an "A" but I EARNED one! I am a guy and my two friends from class earned good grades as well---one got an "A" and the other a "B". Why do people who don't study or prepare for class like to play the victim? Frankly, I would be really upset if the slackers in class were to be "given" A's!!!

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jun 27, 2007

Easy class. This is definitely not rocket science. I used Dr. Wilson's study guides and earned a B in the class without any huge effort. I would recommend him in a heart beat.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Jul 13, 2007

I learned tons about giving speaches. I am glad that I took Dr. Wilson's class during my first sememster in college. Thanks Dr. Wilson!

5.0
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SPC1600
Aug 6, 2007

Dr. Wilson was extremely easy. despite what others say, he does give A's. i have gotten A's on all speeches. If he sees tha u r tryin, he will give u the grade. he actually cares. take the time to write ur speeches & u will do fine. he gives u the review for all tests & the final does NOT count against u if u do bad, it only helps you if u need it!

5.0
4.0
SPC1600
Aug 17, 2007

Dr. Wilson cares about his students and their success. My confidence level increased incredibly from taking this course. I am no longer anxious about speaking in public. Thanks Dr. Wilson!

5.0
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SPC1600
Nov 21, 2007

Dr Wilson is a great professor, his tests are not worth much, you can fail all four and still pass the class. The textbook is never used in class. Grades speeches very fairly and does not make them difficult. You can talk on ANY topic you want as long as it meets the criteria of the speech. Lax attendance policy, only have to go on test/speech days

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Nov 26, 2007

Dr.wilson is one of the best teachers teaching speech class. His test are not hard as long as you study the vocab words. He always lets the class out early and makes his class fun and entertaining.!!!!i would recommend him!!

4.0
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SPC1600
Mar 18, 2008

The overall its not bad, there are 5 speeches in total and 4 test and 1 debate. in this class you are going to have alot of work to do. attendence is madatory, cannot be absent more than 4 times or you are out automaticly!! Dont take this class to early becuase he will give a W if you dont show up trust me read his syllabus.

4.0
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SPC1600
May 8, 2008

you'll have work but GO TO CLASS!

3.0
2.0
SPC1600
Nov 19, 2008

As long as you do well on his 4 tests, you'll have a good grade in the class. he lets you drop your lowest test grade but make sure you study more than what is on his reviews or else you'll regret it. theres an impromptu, demonstration, informative, and persuasive speech ending with a debate and a final.

5.0
3.0
SPC1511
Dec 8, 2008

I took Dr. Wilson's SPC 1511 Argumentation and Debate. I had fun and learned a lot. This was a great introductory class as I am a pre-law student.

5.0
1.0
SPC1511
Dec 9, 2008

This is the best course that I have had at Broward College.

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Dec 17, 2008

Great professor. I'm now planning on taking his debate course. He is the best.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jan 1, 2009

Great professor for an intimidating subject!

5.0
1.0
SPC1020
Feb 23, 2009

I really, really enjoyed this class!

3.0
3.0
SPC1600
Mar 28, 2009

Had him last semester. He pretty much talked the whole time and made us do a bunch of small speeches with groups or by ourselves, and two big speeches. I got a b on one and an a on the other, and I participated, and still got a B in the class. He grades based on his opinion, not actually if your right or not. Take someone else.

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Apr 14, 2009

Since he grades are based on exams, Speech preparedness, etc. and not class participation---Dr. Wilson's opinion does not factor in the grade. He even offers extra credit work. I made an easy, easy A. I have already recommended him to my friends.

2.0
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SPC1600
Apr 29, 2009

I absolutely 100% would not recommend this teacher to anyone. I'm an extremely high achiever and never reach below a B, which I didn't this semester anyway.. but it's very hard to reach. He is the most unreasonable teacher I've ever had in the history of my 20 years. He messed me over big time. He talks until his lungs collapse boring you to death.

1.0
5.0
SPC1600
Apr 29, 2009

He is one of the worst professors ever to grace BCC. If you want to keep a good GPA don't take this horrible beast.

4.0
3.0
SPC1600
May 8, 2009

Very disappointed in my grade because this class is suppose to be an easy A and at worst, a low B. He grades harder on the outlines than the actual speeches. If you mess up once, you wont be able to recover for the rest of the semester, no matter how much extra credit he gives. Trust me, get someone else.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
May 17, 2009

Wow! I am really surprised by the negative reviews. I took Dr. Wilson's class last semester and earned the easiest "A" of my college career. His exams are not difficult if you read the material and he really helped me with my speeches.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
May 19, 2009

I was terrified at the thought of speaking in public. Dr. Wilson was extremely helpful and I am now confident when I give presentations in other classes. Thank you Dr. Wilson!

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
May 20, 2009

I was so afraid of public speaking that I waited until my last semester at Broward to take the class! I wish that I had taken it earlier because it was not difficult--lots of common sense, reading the text for exams and a bit of preparation for speeches. My roommate earned an A and I earned a B. I feel that my work was evaluated fairly.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
May 24, 2009

Public speaking is a learned skill that comes with practice and research. It is not rocket science. Dr. Wilson's class was easy. I earned an "A" without breaking a sweat. :-)

4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Jun 24, 2009

If you are taking his class during the summer, get ready for alot of work. You will not have a life for the next 6 weeks. The class is not difficult, but the assignments are back to back. Overall he is not a bad professor.

4.0
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SPC1608
Jun 24, 2009

Overall, Dr. Wilson is not bad, but he does assign alot of work if you are taking his class during the summer. A's are possible in his class, not matter what others may say...

5.0
1.0
SPC1511
Jul 21, 2009

Best prof. ever. Take his argumentation/debate course if you are interested in international relations, law, or public relations.

5.0
2.0
SPC1600
Jul 22, 2009

I was in Prof. Wilson's class last year. It was fun, I learned a lot and I'm trying to figure out now I plan to take his debate course!

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Jul 24, 2009

Fabulous prof. Interesting class.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Aug 13, 2009

I gained confidence in myself and learned how to deliver a great speech. I just read a comment about a debate course? I hope that he will teach it this next term.

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Aug 22, 2009

Wonderful prof.

2.0
3.0
SPC1600
Oct 7, 2009

Your better off taking an online class since you teach yourself the material. His class employs little impromptu speaking. He will let you leave early but attendance is mandatory so you cant skip. He wants you to keep him entertained when he grades speeches, he wants your outline done HIS way regardless. DO NOT PICK LIBERAL TOPICS: its HS again

3.0
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SPC1608
Oct 20, 2009

he is really funny and he talks a lot but very interesting, easy and wonderful class.

2.0
2.0
SPC1608
Nov 20, 2009

I cant wait to se him again when the semester is over, in HELL!! BIGGEST A**HOLE IN THE WORLD. OUT OF ANY PROFESSOR I'VE HAD AT BC, HE'S THE WORST, ENJOYS BEING A JERKOFF. SPECIALIZES IN TREATING PEOPLE LIKE CHILDREN. SHOULDN'T BE TEACHING COLLEGE ADULTS, SHOULD GO TO ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL OR EVEN BETTER DO SOCIETY A FAVOR AN NOT TEACH AT ALL

5.0
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SPC1600
Nov 23, 2009

Wow! I am surprised by these negative entries. I bet they are from the same person. Some "community college" students aren't really ready for college. I was in Dr. Wilson's class last year SPN 1600 and my sister is taking his debate course SPC 1511 this term. We both enjoy his classes. I earned an "A" and learned how to give a great speech.

5.0
4.0
SPC1600
Nov 23, 2009

Wow! I am surprised by these negative entries. I bet they are from the same person. Some "community college" students aren't really ready for college. I was in Dr. Wilson's class last year SPN 1600 and my sister is taking his debate course SPC 1511 this term. We both enjoy his classes. I earned an "A" and learned how to give a great speech.

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
Dec 11, 2009

EAST CLASS. basic steps to pass this course:1.use the study guides to help you for the test 2.he is oblivious to the world so dont stress yourself 3. come to class for all required dates (tests, and debates); dont loose points on easy assignments. SORT OF BORING CLASS BUT IT IS REALLY EASY

5.0
1.0
SPC1600
Dec 13, 2009

This guy is pretty corny but if you can take that you should do well. Have fun with it.

2.0
2.0
SPC1608
Dec 15, 2009

He has 3 speeches, a speech review and 5 tests as the grades. Boring, he does not give lectures as a result test prep is going home and reading the book word for word. For what the class is, it is extremely easy to miss points. When he does talk its boring and he makes the same jokes day in and day out. I dreaded coming to this class.

2.0
3.0
SPC1608
Jan 26, 2010

2-3 tests a month, 1 speech 7- minutes long a month, read four chapters a week, boring lectures, not funny with a Kansas accent... You decide... I dropped his class and lost money but it was worth it

5.0
4.0
SPC1600
Mar 18, 2010

I took Prof. Wilson's class last summer. I learned how to deliver a great speech. It was a very easy A. This class is not for slackers, though.I would reccomend him to any real college student.

5.0
3.0
SPC1600
Oct 12, 2010

Loved this class. Dr. Wilson is the best Public Speaking prof. at Broward College.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 1
B: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.01 avg change
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Mar
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SPC1511

5.0

(3)

SPC1024

5.0

(1)

SPC1020

5.0

(1)

SPC1600

3.6

(63)

COS220

3.0

(1)
+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

1600

4.0

SPEECH

3.5

SPC1600

3.1

COS220

3.0

PUBSPEAKING

3.0

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