As long as you follow his guidlines and know what you are talking about, Radden will be fair. His midterms and exams were pretty straight forward, as long as you went over the notes. do not buy the book!!

This was a great class. I was apprehensive about public speaking, but he made it extremely painless. Tests were easy, just study the review. Extensive reading definitely not necessary to get an A.

I suck at public speaking and he made it really unintimidating. If you follow the instructions and format you can get an A, hes really enthusiastic, but won't bend his rules.

he was ok. he was so busy and he always meade me nervous when he taked because he went a million miles a minute. he has a million thigs on his mind. he is always late. nice person. get on his good side.

I really enjoyed this class.Made me a better speaker.Really funny & nice guy.Must put alot of work into speeches, but there is nothing else.Do NOT need book.Test are easy multiple choice and all from note in class.Very helpful too.

What a comedian. He thinks he's hilarious, but rarely gets a laugh. He's a decent teacher, wants his class to be active listeners, which is good and keeps you from dazing. You will learn a lot, and improve with every speech as well as in your writing.

Larry Radden is a great teacher that lays everything out very clearly. He is willing to help a student to the entire extent that they may need him. Charming and charismatic. Put in effort and you will be encouraged.

The most brutal class I've taken! Very hard grader; if you leave out even one requirement, you don't get a passing grade for that speech. He is very clear about what he wants from you, though, so if you put in the effort you can get an A.

I had him for speech, and though not everyone enjoys his silly personality, though I did, he makes it easy to do well. He's one of those teacher who basically lays out exactly how to get an A, so if ur not good at rules/instructions steer clear;great guy!

do your speeches about stuff you care about - Larry is a great teacher

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demanding but nice and focused

the guy koows his stuff and expects his students to work. If you want to learn take him, if you are a slacker...go elsewhere!!!

Mr Radden is a busy but nice guy. He has lots on his plate and expects for his students to work and focus. Public speaking is scary for me however, if you ask the questions he will make it easier for you.

Excellant teacher...very well organized. The class is somewhat difficult, but if you are motivated to learn and determine what he expects...some of his expectations are difficult... but if they are followed...you are garenteed an A.

Radden is cool! I alsways found that he was very helpful when I needed it. He's always available to answer anyone's questions. If you can't pass his class with at least a B, then you need to work on speaking skills.

Larry Radden is really into his work. I hate public speaking but he really worked with me and got rid of most of my nerves. I think that some people in class act like 2nd graders and they tend to complain about his reqirements however, I am here to learn and he's great guy!

Prof. Radden was one of the best teachers of whom I have had the pleasure to work with at Saddleback. He taught all of his students that public speaking is a neccesity in life as well as a huge confidence builder. He inspired me to go to a speech competition at CSULB. He focuses on format so much ju

I get the feeling that most of the class in ONLY there because they need to be in a speech calss however, Mr. Radden is smart and hands on. If you call or email questions he responds. He also has made an appointment with me early on in this semester. Listen and learn but he IS demanding.

Professor Radden changed my life. He is geniune and caring. Rarely, do you find a teacher who actually cares about their student's success. Utilizing the skills I acquired in his class, I was able to impress an employer and recieve a ****in' job. That is the whole point of school! And, to those who

Class is easy. Take the notes, and you will do fine on the test. The speeches are easy too. There are 5 throughout the semester, but they arent hard. He grades pretty easy. Hes a nice guy and is into speech. He cancles class a lot too which is awesome. I recommend his class

Oral interp is so close to acting and he really brings out the best in want to be actors. Radden is also very handsome which makes the time go by quickly! Stay focused and you will get an A in this class.

Larry is the forensics coach and he tends to grade strictly, but to my surprise, I still got an A. The class builds your speech skills with each assignment. 85% lecture / 15% book on tests. Don't miss classes or you're doomed. Relax and have fun with the speeches and you'll do well.

This is the one guy at SB that I will always remember. His class changed my life. He's a TOUGH grader, but if you're serious about improving your public speaking skills, this is the guy you want. If you want to slide by, take someone else. Recommend you take him during summer, you'll get over nervousness within the first week.

Professor Radden is great...his class is fun and despite all of the speech required there are far fewer exams which I always see as a bonus! Radden is friendly, interested in his students and wants everyone to do well.

A great teacher. He puts up with a lot of crap from students who think they can just get up in front of a class and start blabbering about nothing. Sometimes tries too hard to be funny, but is genuinely willing to help and work with students who actually want to learn. I recommend him for people who want to work hard and learn

An amazing teacher. Keep in mind that he will make you work. This is college, you need to do work without him telling you the step by steps. Great teacher outside and truly wants to see you succeed!

wel this guy is kinda weird im not gonna lie, but he really has made me a better off public speaker. i used to be terrified, but he really made it easier for me. he has some stupid jokes and is stubborn with his policies, but overall, hes okay. id reccommend him for this class

I had him for oral interp. and he was amazing! I want to be an actor and he gave us lots of assignments that help an actor grow. Just do your work and listen and you will do great.

Great person! I did 3 speeches in his class and the 1st was REALLY bad. I needed extra help so, I asked for an appointment and I got A's on the other two. He is always busy but he helps you out if you ask and he cares about the students.

I'm on the A track or the B track and I've learned lots form this teacher. Many of the student on the campus just don't care and if more would listen and do the work the results would be like mine.

Very FAIR grader and strict. Enjoy and Good LUCK!

Great teacher very enthusiastic, will try to get you to join the speech team.

I was nervous taking him because of his horrible reviews, but he turned out to be all right! Not an easy class, you will do lots of research for speeches and he expects them to meet a lot of criteria...but if you are sincere and put the work in, you will get an A. We never even opened the textbook. I liked this class, but be prepared to work!

I don't know what people are complaining about, I took him in summer school and practically everyone in the class got and A and the tests were easy. If you are lazy and don't put in the work of course it's going to be hard.

GOOD TEACHER...DO NOT BUY THE BOOK!! ITS EXPENSIVE AND WE USED IT ONCE MAYBE...ITS BEEN SITTING ON MY DESK THE WHOLE TIME. IF YOU DO THE SPEECHES AND FOLLOW THE RULES YOU'LL BE FINE. CLASS IS INTERESTING.GOOD TEACHER

Extremely impressed with Prof. Radden. He is not an easy teacher, but grades fair. If you do your work for the speaches and study your notes you will get an A. DO NOT buy the book. He says you need it for the test, but take good notes and you'll be fine. Bottom line, Try Hard get an A; but slack off and definitely get a C (or worse).

He gives 5 speeches a midterm and a final. He tells you exactly what is needed for your speech and its not hard to met his requirements. Offers some extra credit. Doesnt really grade hard on speeches. He is hard to get office time with if you need help but seriuosly i just went to class never read the book and I had an A. Take him.

Great Professor! He does grade difficult. Although, if you follow his speech guidlines you should recieve a A or B on the speeches. I have an A in the class and I know I deserved it. He has a really good personality and tells funny stories

If you go by the guidelines on how to write your speeches then you'll be fine. He's the director of the speech team and is a fair grader so you WILL have to spend time on writing your speeches. Don't buy the book b/c you barely use it. If you have good stage presence then that'll work in your favor if writing isn't your stronger point.

Just follow everything on his guidelines and you will get a good grade on your speech..Also dont buy the book..Didn't use it once!! just take good notes on the lectures and you will be fine! Good Speech topics used too! Recommend for speech 1.

Excellent teacher! A great balance of lecture and lab. Follow directions and structure and he will give you a good grade. You will learn in a easy enviroment how to do research, write papers and speak in public, tools that will be valuable when you transfer. Also, he starts you with smaller speeches and lets you build up to the hard stuff later: )

Just follow the syllabus and you will pass. He isn't too critical on grading , but you do need to pay attention.

How can anyone not love this guy? What a great teacher. Organized, friendly and helpful. What more can you ask for? Anyone who complains about Radden is off their rocker. Wow, he makes the students actually work, what a horrible quality in a professor (eye roll). Thank you, Larry Radden, great class!

all he cares about is your outline. he didn't spend any time teaching us HOW TO give a speech, just how to write an outline for his unreasonably high standards. he doesn't care about helping you be a better speaker. i got a B in this class, but any other teacher would've given me an A. don't take him unless you absolutely have to. he's mean.

I had Radden this summer and I was really scared to speak. The 2nd week I asked for an appoinment and he sat me down after class and explained stuff. Most of my class got A or B and we really learned. If you are going to work for it even a shy person like me can do well...WORK and ask for help. One girl got really pissed at him but she sucked!

Super nice teacher, easy class (but you learn a lot). Just be on time on speech presentation days and do your outlines- you'll get an A.

Not an easy A class. You will have to show up and work on speeches. Requires you to put a lot of effort into speeches, including memorization. If you put work into this class you will learn and get a good grade.

Attendance is a must! He makes everyone partake in class discussion. Speeches need to be memorized and he has tight rules for not showing up for speech presentations. This class requires hard work. He is a nice guy, but is there to teach you, not baby anyone.

Be prepared to actually learn something in his class! No such thing as grade inflation in his class! The effort you put into your work will reflect what grade you get. He is totally worth taking, and is one of the best teachers here at Saddleback. He can seem pretty intimidating, but is a really nice guy. I actually enjoy going to class.

Pretty hard class. He can seem unfair sometimes. You need to work hard for the grade you want. Attendance is mandatory or your speech grades drop one letter grade. You need to come to class prepared You will need to take this class seriously and work hard. It is a class worth taking, but it sometimes seems like it isn't a beginner speech class.

Do not buy the book! He will tell you its very helpful... it's not. You do need to be responsible and show up. Missing class once or twice isn't horrid but you need to do the work. It was my favorite class this semester! He is nice, but excepts you to be respectful in the class. His speeches aren't bad, just follow the outlines exactly. Take him!

He is a really great guy. Your grade is up to you though. Attendance is really needed for a good grade and to know what is going on in the class. At first it seems like a lot of work, but it is completely do able. Always ask questions before a speech day! And be respectful in the class. It is a college class not high school.

I really enjoyed this class! Attendance is mandatory, it will really hurt your grade if you do not show up. Do not buy the book, you will never use it! He is friendly and a great professor! Be respectful in the class and show up on time for speech days. I got an A, but never missed a class and followed speeches exactly.

No this class is not an easy A, but it is totally worth it. I put time in each week and never missed a class. I talked with him and asked questions. I got an A. Put effort in and you will get the grade you want! Don't buy the book though, you never open it. I 100% recommend him! If you don't want to put in effort or even show up, don't take him

The class seems like it will be a ton of work at the start of the semester, he kind of throws everything at you at once, but it gets easier! He will always sit down down and discuss any questions you have and is always willing to help. It was one of my favorite classes last semester so I really reccomend taking him. It was a fun class!

I got an A in the class and never once opened the book. I attended all classes and passed in everything on time. But this class only demands minimal hours to be put into studying. I barely memorized my speeches and still got As on all.

Larry is a great guy and a great friend. Hes clear and passionate about this class. You get to perform and do little notes. Anyone who has an interest in speech or theatre, this is a good class for you.

You don't have to be good at public speaking to get a good grade in his class, as long as you show up to class, turn in the work on time, and follow his speech outlines the class is a breeze. Also don't buy the book as you won't even use it once. He is very friendly and make sure to pay attention during lectures as he calls on people randomly.

He is a good teacher. If you really want to practice your writing skills and public speaking skills this class will help you out a ton. You actually learn a lot! It is a difficult class though since he requires you to memorize your speeches. The Midterm and final were difficult too. Overall his class is worth taking.

Radden is great! The class is not that easy but it is also not very hard. He is extremely clear about what he wants from each speech. The lectures are very boring and some of the material is unnecessary to better your public speaking, but the speeches are very manageable. He also makes you feel very comfortable in front of the class.

Professor Raddens is great, it really surprises me that his rating is so low. He is crystal vc clear about what he wants from each speech, and the speeches are extremely easy to get at least a B on. He is very helpful outside the class too, you email him your speech for notes and he will get back to you promptly. Easy class!

I'm a good student but I have never been good at talking to people. I want to Radens office 2 times and emailed him and he helped me out. Our class has some people that come all the time and about 8 walk in every other week and say mean stuff. He is trying to be fair but his rules and his rules are strict.

Well, I HATE speaking and he helped me to over come that. He always emailed me back and was in his office for questions. If you try you can do well.

Great guy, gives decent lectures and participation does matter during that time as he calls on people. As long as you do the work and make an effort it really is an easy class to get through. Definitely make sure you show up on all speaking days including yours.

Most of my class is doing great and so am I. I have been to is office two times and it super early like 8:00. My class is small and we all help each other out. The hard part is the work but if you do it you can do good!

Professor Radden is a great choice for speech. The course in itself is fairly easy, and Professor Radden does a good job making it applicable and interesting. Doesn't keep you updated on grades, doesn't use blackboard or canvas. Otherwise no complaints

Good class, you will learn how to give better speeches. But do not take if you want a speech class where you can pass by reading off of notecards. You need the textbook but you can get do well on exams from just paying attention to lectures. A negative for the exams is that some of the questions felt ambiguous.

If you don' t like public speaking opt out of this choice and take interpersonal communications. That said, Radden is clear on what he wants so if you follow the rubric on all speech's the class is an easy A!

Great professor and great class. I was thinking about dropping the first week because the course seemed a little scary (speaking for 9mins in front of 30 people) but as time went on I began to enjoy the class and the professor made it easy and fun. Would definitly recommend to anyone!

Probably one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. Classes were not boring and the professor was very interesting and funny. Speeches are mandatory and you can't miss other people speeches. Respectful of your views and open to most topics. Would definitely recommend this class. Good luck.

Not gonna lie, I was scared to take Professor Radden's class when I read some of his reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised. He was a wonderful professor and truly cared about his students. His class is very easy if you are willing to put in the work of memorizing/prepping for your speeches. My best advice: Talk to him if you need help! :)

I love this professor! Hes very strict, but hes one of the most caring and kindest people I ever met! If you struggle, communicate with him, & show him you care, hell go above & beyond to help you. Hes super professional & clear on what he wants. If you follow the syllabus & meet his expectations, youll do good! He helped me overcome anxiety!

The class was cool and the C hit, He was better in class than on line but seemed to push through it. Always returned my email questions. Seems like he learned too because he was not an on line teacher.

I took this class in the spring and now I love public speaking! Professor Radden is one of my favorite Profs. on campus. His lessons are clear, concise, and interesting paired with his great sense of humor. Prof. Radden will make you feel comfortable speaking in front of others by his contagious love for public speaking. I highly recommend him!

He is a wonderful forensics speech coach that allows you to taylor your speech while providing valuable professional feedback. Basically allowing you to be you by shaping all of your qualities, enhancing the skills that could be better, and protecting what come easier to you as a public speaker.I highly recommend!

I took this class as my first class in college over summer during quarantine and it was surprisingly simple. It was all online and has a textbook but the same information is learned in the lectures. Once I turned in an assignment late and he was kind and let me turn it in for full credit. He gives good feedback and grades hard but has extra credit

You honestly cannot fail his class, because he is always on top of things. For instance his lectures are not confusing like other classes I have attended, and literally everything that is in the lectures are on the test. He sends us reminders and emails on what is due frequently, there's no way you could forget any assignment. Awesome Professor!

Professor Radden is an overall great teacher. His lectures are very clear and easy to understand and the homework isn't that bad. He really wants students to succeed and is easy to contact if you have any questions at all. As long as you watch his lectures and keep up with the weekly assignments you will pass this class.

Really great class! I had an issue with opening one of the assignments and they replied super fast. He gives feedback on every assignment and its really helpful.

Professor Radden was a professor who did well as a teacher. He was easy to contact and was very understanding with grading if you put the proper effort into your assignments. My one gripe would be that sometimes his expectations seemed a little unclear as the student.

Clear instructions, cares about your success, will respond quick and is very informative if you're having any questions. Allows extra credit, just wants you to try and be enthusiastic about your work, as he is with his and towards yours, has great energy , teaches you how to grow as a person and with communication skills as well. Absolutely take!

Professor Radden is an awesome teacher! He's passionate about what he does and gives great feedback - it's up to the students if they want to take the feedback or not . He always responded to my emails. Bottom line is just put in the work and you'll do just fine.

I took Larry for COMM106 for the speech team and he was a great coach! Thanks to his coaching I was a finalist in my first two tournaments! He is a very nice guy

Great speech coach, really helped me a lot my sophomore year with public speaking as a whole!

I took Raden thinking that Com 1 would be super easy, was not. I did learn a ton of stuff about research, organization, passion. I JUST graduated from HS and I did that stuff. After, I feel like some of the other writing classes will be a breeze. IF you want to learn and be motivated take him if not... Grades fast and will give you zoom. Use that.

Had professor Radden in 23. I HATE speaking and did not all of the work. I asked for a zoom meeting and he explained I could still do well if I nailed the high point assignments. I'm a Bio major so, they were easy. He said follow instructions, ask questions, pick subjects that you have passion for. Good feedback.

I would like to share my positive experience with Professor Radden during this course. Throughout the semester consistently provided detailed and constructive feedback, which greatly enhanced my understanding of the material. He was clear and upfront about what was required to succeed in the class, making the expectations very manageable.

In my opinion great guy if your looking for a elementary school teacher in college he is not the one. Ask questions, complete works, listen to feedback and make corrections you will be fine. Some lessons were not always so clear but that will happen utilizing online learning. Very patinate to teach others to prefect the craft. Great Professor.

Professor Radden has a unique teaching style, but if you engage with it, you'll learn a lot. His feedback is detailed and helpful. Use unstuck AI for study prep - it's a great complement to the textbook and lectures.