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SPC1608 - 5.0 rating“She's a great teacher, I enjoyed coming to her class everyday, 10 min earlier”
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Reviews (103)
She is a great professor. She has fun teaching, she enjoys her students. Her class is fairly easy, not ALOT of speeches, a good amount but not overwhelming amount. She emphaisizes alot on student to student relationships. First few weeks of class is basically centered around getting to know everyone. VERY GOOD CLASS, WITH A GREAT PROFESSOR!
You have no need for the textbook at all which is great and she doesn't have any tests your whole grade is four speeches and a random impromtu every now and then but all you have to do is try for the impromtu and you get full credit. I would def. recomend
I really like having Lima for speech. You never have to use the book, so i wouldn't bother buying it.. she doesn't give any tests.. just make sure you don't miss too many classes. she's pretty funny so it keeps your interested.. i totally recommend taking her
I would definately recomend Professor Lima. Her class is really easy and she is a really fun teacher. You dont even need the book she just tells you that its a good reference, but really you need to buy it. The class consists of 4 speeches, two of them are outlined but thats it. GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!!
DO THE SPEECHES!!!!
Good class, very easy. grade you for just going up and staying for her set time. she basicly tell you what she wants you to say. very helpful. dont buy textbook, dont need it
great teacher. really easy no need for the book. all you have is four speeches and some improptus every now and then, just basically go up there and talk do your speeches and ur guaranteed an A or B. easy class
MS Lima is really good NO NEED TO BUY THE TEXTBOOK, because you don't really use it but overall she is really good professor. You can learn a lot and do really nothing.
Ms. Lima is the best very good professor. Basically tells you what she wants. AND NO NEED TO BUY THE BOOK,cause you won't even use it. Take her, you won't regret it.
prof lima is the best very easy and helpfull attendance mandatory but she is so good that u want to go to her class anyways she helps everyone in the class.
Awesome class! I dreaded taking speech just like everyone else, but she deffinitely made it easy to get an A. Loved this class. Don't buy the book if you take her... Highly Reccomend this professor!
Nice lady, hard to reach outside class, funny, gets class active. Grades fairly. I always thought I got a worse grade but she graded more than I expected. No textbook,no mid term no final
Professor Lima was such a great teacher!! She was very personable and helpful and made class a lot of fun. She tells personal stories that are hilarious and she is a great down to earth teacjer. Great class!!!
This Professor showed me what my calling in life was. Thank you for helping me realize what my public speaking potential was. Very Liberal in her views but also very fair and open minded. This is the professor to take for speech.
This Teacher actually made speech fun. Iam sad that this class is over. This is the second time I have taken speech and I highly recomend her. She makes you feel very comfortable on speech days. I had alto of fun.
She's very easy.Just do your speech,and you are guanrateed to get A
Loved her class! I was really afraid to take this class, but her classroom style is an extremely laid back one. I eventually looked forward to her class. No book, no mid-term, no final.We did four speeches and only turned in two outlines. Did some impromptus but they were always fun. Take her shes and easy A.
If u notice she dont a a bad comment!! If you want to take speech, miss Lima is HIGHLY recommended! Valencia is lucky 2 have her, she is jus simple awesome, DONT BUY A BOOK!!!
Don't buy the book! She's really cool, very helpful and clear on what is expected. I definitely recommend her!
Combine the greatest qualities of our humanity into one entity, and you get Mrs. Lima.
WOW, how can i start... this is the best teacher i have ever had thoughout my whole entire life.... she is a funny, great teacher, who is very easy on the class and will be very flexible with you....
OMG!!! this is the best speech teacher ever!!! i hated giving public speeches..but after taking her class i really liked it...she made it very fun and easy!!! if you are not taking her for speech!!! i say not take speech at all!! she is the BEST!!
Lima is awesome. She is very nice, has interesting stories and she's very flexible. As long as you follow her guidelines, you'll do fine. Basically 4 speeches and 3 impromptus. very good class
This Professor is cool as hell. She is very down to earth and very interesting. Forget the other professors take her cuz u dont even need the text book. This class was a breeze. If you can stand in front of people and talk period, then u can pass this class with flying colors!!!
SHE IS GREAT!!!! BEST TEACHER EVER!! she makes everything so much fun! I was scared of public speaking, but she makes everything look so easy! I give her an A+++!!! She makes u laugh from the first class to the last one with her jokes, stories and comments! Please take her!!!! Easy A if you really prepare for the speeches!!
Ms. Lima was very helpful and nice. She is willing to work around your problems that you may have with speaking, if you are not comfortable speaking in front of the class. At the end of the semester, I feel that this class is well worth it. You will enjoy her soooo much.
The speech class was simple. She overly expresses her liberal ideas, but none seem to be offended because she does it well. I didnt like to hear them. I asked for extra credit, anything to aid my journey into medical school, but she quickly refused. She should be more lenient in the beginning of classes, as some need time to adjust to stage fright.
take this class!! she is a wonderful person, and is very helpful. Best of all, she is a real person and does not BS. It is also fun.
GREAT TEACHER... SHE IS THE BEST... SHE MAKES YOUR SPEECHES FUN TO DO..
Great teacher. Fun, and let the students express all their ideas openly...
She is a really great teacher. She really makes the class fun and offers a ton of extra credit! She basically lets you talk about whatever you want. I would really recommend taking her for your speech requirement.
Great teacher easy class easy speeches ... definately recommend taking her if u are looking for a good professor for speech class there no other better
She's perfect.
She is a great teacher, and very understanding. She makes speech fun. Her speeches are easy, just do them all and you'll pass. No homework just speeches.
loved this class! the speeches were pretty easy. but the best part is that if you have a fear of public speaking, she does everything possible to help you. by the end of the semester, you will know everyone in the class and feel completely comfortable standing up in front of them giving your farewell/ceremonial speech. definately recommend this pro
Awesome teacher! Really makes everyone feel comfortable with each other. (important for speech) Funny in her own way. No book needed. Go to class and give your speech and you will get an A or B. Just giving your speech will get you a lot of points, so don't worry about feeling wierd speaking, it is not that bad.
I have the worst fear of public speaking but somehow I loved this class. Im not volunteering to go speak in front of people anytime soon but Prof Lima made everything as comfortable as possible which is important. Even though you still have a fear of public speaking, take this class & I guarantee that you will walk away w/ something. Shes the best!
Didn't want to take this class but it's required. Glad I selected Ms. Lima. Gives lots of extra credit. No tests or HW or book for this class. Just show up (extra credit for coming to every class) & give your speeches. I was nervous for the 1st speech but everyone else is too, by the middle of the semester it was no big deal. Laid back teacher.
Professor Lima was EXCELLENT! i enjoyed her class sooo much! I definitely recommend taking her for Speech. She makes the class interesting, and fun! Prof. Lima is funny and smart! She makes everybody in class feel comfortable with each other, so the speeches are easier! Loved it! take her- you won't regret it!
Professor Lima is AWESOME!!!! I'm so glad I got to take her class. She takes all the anxiety away from public speaking. Really cool class. If you have to take speech, make sure you get her!
Prof. Lima is amazing! She is so funny & always recognizes you outside of the classroom! The speeches are not stressful at all and there is no work to be done outside of class.. or even in class!
Mrs.Lima is so awesome! She's young keeps the class entertained and makes each class fly by! She really gets in depth of how to perfom an excellent speech. Sign up for her before her classes get filt... everyone knows she's great! :)
You gotta take her she is the best speech professor ever. the class is so much fun time just passes by. she makes everything intersting. easy A , very very helpful and so damn sweet. TAKE HER!!! SHE'S THE BEST!!!
Shes really laid back. Great teacher. NO use of textbook! Just do your speech and you get an A. Extremely easy class. Attendance isn't really that important just show up when its your speech day.
Best professor at Valencia. Easy going and laid back. She made the class fun. Doesn't require special dress on speech day. Allows notes. We all have to take speech class, might as well do it with an awesome professor.
THE BEST TEACHER EVER!
U better TAKE this class, if u need it. NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED!!! EASY SPEECHES!!! She doesn't require u to dress up, either!! The lowest you could get in her class is a "B". GO LIMA!!!!
This is truly the best professor on campus. Take her because most of the majors require a speech class. No text book needed as mentioned before already. 4 Easy easy speeches throughout the semester. The only way anyone can get a B is because they are either they get nervous or they were unorganized.
Amazing Teacher. Makes giving speeches easy. There is no Pressure given off by her or the classroom. Grades easily, just make sure you do the outline good the first time around. There is no book needed so that's a plus. She is easy to talk to and get a hold of if you need help with anything. I Highly recommend taking her.
Great Prof. she is awesome, she is laid back she makes speech fun, if you have to take speech I suggest taking it with prof Lima.
Lima is very nice! I was terrified to do speech class but because it was so lay'd back, i actually enjoyed the class very much! I've told all my friends about her because i hear the other speech teachers are very demanding. If i had to take her class again, I would... just for fun! :)
Ms. Lima is a pretty decent speech teacher. I hate speech and I still passed with an A even though I got a B on every single speech.
She is horrible
Amazing teacher! Dreaded speech, but she made it easy. Grades fair and is always willing to help. I wouldn't suggest any other teacher for speech. She's the best.
Amazing! She does a wonderful job of working with everyone to ensure they learn the subject and do well in the class. Highly recommend!!
Awesome teacher. she made speech fun. helps students who are uncomfortable with public speaking. i recommend this teacher, to anyone going to take speech.
Four speeches, two that require research. No exams/quizzes. No textbook is used. Not too sure on how she grades.. some people speak very well and end up getting a low A or B. Clear on her requirements for speeches. She creates a very laid back atmosphere that helps keep people calm about public speaking. She does not require you to dress up. :)
Prof. Lima is great! I HATE public speaking, but she made it really fun, and she is SOOO approachable if you have problems or questions. DONT BUY THE BOOK!! It doesnt get used. Take her, you will be really happy!! I have recommeneded her to all my friends.
Attend class because it is fun and you have impromptu speeches. Also, there are four planned speeches through out the semester. Lima makes the class enjoyable and has a great sense of humor. I recommend taking her!
Best Class at Valencia i actually looked forward to coming to class great teacher EASY A. If you fail your dumb
Ms. Lima is an awesome professor. I dreaded taking this class and tried to leave it to the very last. I am very glad that I took this class with Ms. Lima. She made the class fun and easy; I never felt over whelmed or stressed knowing that I had a speech coming up. And a bonus is that she does not require a textbook and there is no exam. =)
Anyone who doesn't think Prof. Lima is amazing is impossible to please. She is funny and creates a very comfortable atmosphere for her class. You can deliver your speech in sweats while sitting on a table if that helps you. She is very laid back and tries to make everyone comfortable. No book and no surprises in this class. Take her.
Easy class and great professor. It's hard to get anything less than an A.
Easy class, 4 speeches, she helps you feel comfortable and by the end of the class giving a speech won't seem so dreadful anymore.
My favoerite teacher in the world!!! Easy going teacher and she makes you feel comfortable in everything you do. Doesn't seem to be bothered when you need help.
Michele is one of the best communication instructors here at Valencia. Participation is a must but it is lots of fun. This class is an easy A
I absolutely hate public speaking but prof Lima is AMAZING! if you take time to write the speeches and stay in the specific time slot you will get an A. attendance is mandatory though. don't miss a class! you will absolutely love her! she is so funny. best speech experience ever. you dont need the book.
Ms Lima is a great teacher! I never knew I would enjoy her class as much as I did. 4 major speeches, 3 impromptu! Speech topics are of your choice and impromptu are always fun and interesting. She dresses formal and does not have a dress code for speeches. Highly recommend her, No books need! Just remain in your time frame! Have fun speaking
She doesn't require a book! She's very easy-going, making speech very fun! Helps you practice with impromptu exercises. Her door is always open if you need help brainstorming. No written exams or final.
I dread public speaking but with the fun impromptu's it makes it fun. Like everyone has said she is a great teacher. 3 impromptu's, 4 speeches 2 needing outlines. Great class and I feel much better about speaking in front of people.
I DREAD public speaking but she made this class very pleasant. She is very encouraging and I actually enjoyed attending this class. Attendance is mandatory!!!! But it's a nice class so nothing to worry about there. Take her :) She's an excellent teacher. Fairly easy too!!
Wonderful teacher. If you are at all nervous about taking public speaking take this class. She makes sure the classmates support you. Speeches are fair. She tells you exactly what she wants so it is easy to do well. You don't have to dress up on speech days! Also there are extra credit opportunities too. Take Her Class!!
I love Professor Lima. This is the second class I've had her for. I took it because I enjoyed her speech class so much. She is a fantastic professor. She teaches extremely well and keeps things interesting by throwing in fun activities. In the Fall, this will be an option to substitute for Speech. If you're shy, take this instead.
Awesome speech teacher! She makes you feel calm and does not make you nervous. She is more than fair on her grading and one of Valencia's best teachers. I have recommended her to all my friends, especially the ones nervous about public speaking.
Prof Lima is a good teacher. She is very open minded and makes everyone feel accepted. It's important to come to class, and ON TIME!!!! But she does talk about a lot of inappropriate and unnecessary stuff. Overall shes a good teacher and a great experience because I had a classroom full of awesome classmates! Public speaking made easy and relaxed.
Just a fun and helpful teacher. The class is an easy A as long as you apply yourself. Also doesn't require you to dress up for speeches.
She's a great teacher, I enjoyed coming to her class everyday, 10 min earlier. She's clear and concise. If you're a bit shy and want to learn why some people are the way they are and why they communicate, this is the class. Uses the book a lot, not pricey ($80 something) considering others are more. 3 papers, 2 projects, lots of extra credit. FUN!
This was the best speech class I've ever taken, and I have taken my fair share due to my fear of public speaking. Rrof. Lima makes you feel very relaxed and every speech is fun. My class seemed to bond by the end of it. Also, she has the best impromptus ever!
Fun teacher:) Didn't need the textbook at all and didn't make us dress up for speeches either. We only had 4 speeches and they were really easy. I still get nervous about public speaking but she helps you through that.
I could not have had a better speech professor. Take her and you will not regret it. She makes her class fun and speeches are given in a very relaxed environment, which helps. Professor Lima is THE BEST!!
She is an amazing teacher ! i loved her class. she was very helpful take her. you wont regret it !
AMAZING TEACHER! such a boring subject but she is an awesome teacher and made it so fun. Classmates became my good friends. take her!! Im such a slacker, she is easy.
Very nice prof. she is funny, kind, enthusiastic and polite. 4 speeches and 3 impromptus. the impromptus will help u a lot. she makes the students feel comfortable with each other. totally recommend her.
I was terrified to take this class, but it's required for my degree. Prof Lima gets students to feel comfortable. Plus she gives lots of good feedback and shares real world examples that are helpful if you are intersted in communicationsPR.
Professor Lima is awesome, the class is super easy and she grades easy as well. The professor is easy going and relaxed. Other than the required speeches there is no homework or anything. The teacher is wonderful and the class is enjoyable :)
She's an amazing professor! I am a really shy person and was worried about taking a speech class.... but she makes you feel comfortable and gives good feedback. She really brought the class together and everyone had respect for one another. We all became good friends. I am going to miss this class..... thank you Professor Lima! :)
Professor Lima is BY FAR the best teacher I've ever had at Valencia. I was so nervous to take speech, but now this is my favorite class and I always look forward to it! You'll have a value speech, culture speech, persuasive speech, ceremonial speech, and 3 impromptus. Its so fun and easy. Make sure you get Professor Lima!!!
The best Speech Professor at Valencia College! I have to admit that I was afraid to begin this class, but with Lima that was gone very quickly. She makes the class environment comfortable. Dressing uptextbook are not required! Gives extra credit! Just try on the impromptus, follow the grading criteria and practice for your speeches! :)
Super chill professor. She does not grade harsh on speeches as long as you get up there and try. My classmates were also really great so it wasn't hard to give speeches in front of everyone. No homework or anything. Your grade is based on the speeches and like I said, try your best and she'll give you an A.
Professor Lima is the best! She make the class fun, especially for those who is uncomfortable with public speaking. I end up knowing some of great friends after the class end. Professor Lima is very caring and will be there to help if you need. I will take her again just to listen to her lectures :)
Class was super easy! She is so funny and nice, very approachable. Class had few tests, but they were easy. TB is used only for definitions and such. No group projects, but there is group congregation in class. Almost no hw. Few papers that are like 11.5 pgs avg. Love her and would definitely take again!
I got an A on every speech and out of no where she gave me a C, when I spoke to her she gave me reasons that I (and my classmates)proved were false and she could not justify. I needed 5 points to get the A. she said if everyone does the course eval that she would give us each 5 extra credit points, however I ended her class with a B, for 5 points.
Best speech teacher! 4 Speeches clean/clear criteria, she IS there to help if you are confused about the guidelines or is a nervous public speaker. I had fun in my class, and will learn about different styles of public speeches. Cool thing is that you learn about yourself when doing the speeches and hearing the other students talk about theirs.
I love this prof. I learned so much in her class. She does make us read the textbook but the textbook is actually interesting so it's not so bad. Exam is all about the textbook
You should definitely take professor Lima! She's the most laid back professor, and keeps her class interesting with every lecture! I took her during the summer course and she told us we weren't gonna have tests, it was awesome! Had a couple of papers (reflections) 1 page long and a class discussion which was really easy. she's honestly awesome!
Overall a great teacher! Assignments besides quizzes/tests cannot be made up, at all. A bit of writing is required (1-2 page papers,) but it's all opinion based anyway. Easy A!
this professor is absolutely the best! she is so caring and is willing to help students out. i love the subject of the class as well and she taught it in a way that was absolutely beautiful! if i could retake this class again i would definitely would
Shes one of the most wonderful professors Ive ever had. Her lectures are interactive and entertaining. This is a speech class, so youll have to participate in class discussions.
Professor Lima is great, she truly cares about their students and ensures to help you whenever you need it. She gets back to you very quickly when emailed. She is understanding of your personal situations and does whatever she can to help and accommodate you. No textbook is needed, all the material needed is provided in the assignments.
Overall the class was beneficial for learning about me but oh my it was so much work. All of the assignments had 3 parts mind you it was a summer flex class but there were 3 assignments every week. I never used Quizlet the quizzes were based on readings and I just used Ctrl F. There are a lot of articles and videos use transcripts to make it easy.
Professor Lima was a nice teacher who didn't have very many assignments. Her lectures were very informative and quite enjoyable.
Great professor, an easy class. Participate and you will do just fine. Very understanding and actually cares
This is a great class and anyone can pass as long as they participate in group activities and do their work on time.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
93%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.02 avg changeRatings by Course
SPC1000
5.0
(1)SPCSPC
5.0
(2)SPCH1101
5.0
(2)SCH1600
5.0
(1)SPCH1600
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SPC1000
3.0
SPEECSPEE
3.0
FNDSECT
2.0
SPEECSPCH
2.0
FUNDOFSP
2.0