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Mr. Farrell is a great speech teacher. I was nervous aout public speaking like most people but he made it a lot more comfortable. It is important to be in his class because he gives notes that WILL be on final and midterm. He is available out of class for help with speeches and overall a great guy.
A very nice and intelligent man.
Mr. Farrell is a great teacher. He is very nice and helpful. He makes public speaking as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend him if you need to take a public speaking class. He is a Chicago Bears and Cubs fan so always cheer for them.
I made all A's on my speeches and made a B in the class. Son of a gun....
By far the best professor yet. He is very helpful and wants his students to achieve great things. A huge Chicago bears and cubs fan. Very interested in politics yet very conservative.Carries good conversations. Engages with students by asking them about their opinion of speeches. Guaranteed. Everyone that leaves this class will know public speaking
Great Teacher.
Mr. Farrell is a great instructor - I would definitely recommend him
Mr. Farrell is great. He makes class fun. This class was easy and I really enjoyed his lectures. I recommend him.
I highly recommend taking Mr. Farrell's class. He makes it interesting and is very helpful.
Love this class and Mr. Farrel. Not a class you think you want to take but it ends up being a lot of fun!
Mr. Farrell is awesome! He's funny and you learn so much! He works with you and understands that speech is not everyone's cup of tea. Totally the BEST speech teacher I have EVER had (I've had several)!!!!
LOVED the class! If you're nervous about speech, take Farrell, he is an awesome professor and takes the seriousness out of the class. I highly recommend him!
Mr. Farrell especially understands the life demands of adult students. His class was fun and easy. Even if you don't like speaking in public, if you follow his guidelines and advice, you will get an "A" even if you give a speech about belly button lint! Pay attention to the videos he shows and his lecture notes, as the two exams are based on these.
In a 4.5 hour evening class once a week, I doubt that I could have put up with any other professor, besides Farrell. He is supportive and incredibly funny (and totally HOT.) I learned a lot about public speaking and life in general. Farrell loves what he does, and his passion is reflected in his lectures and natural knack for storytelling.
Mr. Farrell is a great professor. His classes are interesting and fun! I would definately take his class!! BTW - he is just sooooooo hot, which helps if you're a daydreamer!
Mr. Farrell is one of the best professors that I have ever had. He does his very best to put his students at ease during a class that can sometimes be really uncomfortable. Want to really experience speech? Take Mr. Farrell's class!!!
Tons of fun in this class...lots of laughs
Amazing teacher, and lets you do your speeches on almost anything you want as long as they are tasteful. Did several of mine on BDSM, and even taught the class how to make a flogger for my visual aid speech. Take notes and make sure to look at the audience a lot and you'll do just fine.
LOVED THIS CLASS!!! I actually wish we could take it again. Mr. Farrell is great! Woodstock and I will probably take another class with Mr. Ferrell!!! Easy on the eyes, too!
I loved this class. I was so not into speech, but I finished with an A. He is so interesting, and with a very very good sense of humor. Keep up your good work Mr. Farrel and your students will never forget you.
The comments before due not enough justice, He is an amazing teacher. Im taking him from 6:30- 9:30 on tuesdays and its worth the awkward schedule because he is an amazing teacher.
I love this professor. He is straight to the point. He tells and shows you exactly what and how he wants his a speech done. You can even go to him before time to turn one in and he will tell you whether he likes it or not. He is hilarious too. He won't make the class hard for you. What he says will be on the mid-term or final, will be on there.
Mr. Ferrell is awesome! He's an irish catholic comedian kind of guy. He talks about his family alot (which ?'s about them will be on final exam). He's gives extra points at the end of the semester for attendance, and his tests always have some "little" something he's mentioned in lecture. He's a riot and highly recommended.
This class was awesome! Mr. Farrell made speech fun and was a hoot. He made giving speeches really easy and lightened up the classroom. He's sincere about getting to know his students. COME TO CLASS so he won't take off points. Highly recommended! :)
You could not ask for a better teacher than Professor Farrell. Class is alway fun, he is a hoot! What I loved about taking Professor Farrell's class is that he is clear in what he expects from you as a student. If you want to treat yourself to a great teacher and person, Professor Farrell is the one. You will not be bored!
Prof. Farrell is AWESOME! He does go overboard with his love of ANYTHING Irish, but the fun stories about "Uncle Carl" will leave you rolling! Next thing you know, you love speech! Tests were ALL from notes-didn't need to crack the book. He'll even tell you while he's writing, "You MAY see this on the test"! Always there to help! THE BEST!
Rude as ever. Does not care about students. Only there for a Comedy Act.
I just had his class this spring and i loved it. I was scared to death of public speaking an he made it a lot easier. I really enjoyes going to his class. I went from 5-7:45pm which is long but i had fun. I never got bored. He will have you laughing the whole time. If you have to take speech then take it with him...he is great
Awesome teacher, tells you what is expected. As long as you do what is expected you will do fine. He is clear on how he wants the speeches. Loved his class. Take him if you can. Farrell is the BOMB!!
Farrell is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He makes a hard class easy. Take notes. He only lectures about what is on the test. I enjoyed his class and I am kinda sad it is over. I am sure you will love his class too.
Great teacher. Listen and take notes and you will make an A. He loves to tell stories about his family. I dreaded this class, but loved it.
I really hate public speaking and I still enjoyed his class.
ONE OF THE BEST
He is a great teacher! He's friendly, entertaining, and he wants you to do well. He gives you great examples and structures to model your speeches after, making the class a piece of cake. Show up to class for your speeches and write down everything he writes on the board (the tests are almost verbatim of his notes). THE BEST TEACHER I'VE HAD!
He is not a bag guy, but can be quite annoying. You have to be in class to ger extra credit.It is easy to make an A even if your presentations are not very good.
He is a trip awsome prof. keeps ur attention and really works with u nomatter what ur situation. Its an easy "A" as long as u make eye contact.
He is a trip awsome prof. keeps ur attention and really works with u nomatter what ur situation. Its an easy "A" as long as u make eye contact. :o)
Mr. Farrell is a great teacher and a fun guy. Class is always entertaining. Speeches aren't my thing and I am making an A. I agree, eye-contact with the class is important. Pay attention to his lectures because the test questions all come from that, the book is not used very much. If you have to take speech, definitely take it from Mr. Farrell.
We all dread getting up in front of class to do a speech, we are all nervous but we have to do it sometime. This teacher IS the one to take. He tells you exactly what he expect nicely. (I took the night class...much better)
Mr. Farrell is the best teacher there is. Speech isn't a class any of us look forward to, but he makes it amusing and easy to get through. Eye contact is key, as is writing down everything he lectures on. His exams are EASY & the answers super funny. You'll never be bored in Farrell's class. He tells you exactly what to expect. Take his class!
Awesome Teacher!
public speaking-hilarious!! its so worth it to get to class 10 minutes early just to talk to him. he is hilarious, even in his lectures and makes everything crystal clear! he writes all notes on the board and gives study guides. lectures every day in class - attendance is very important so you dont miss notes. never even opened the text book.
Awesome prof. clear and precise
Mr. Farrell is the best speech teacher. He's also the highest grader in the dept. Just take all the notes that he writes on the board and you'll be fine. Loved his class :)
BEST PROF IVE HAD IN ALL MY COLLEGE CAREER!!!
This guy is easy, funny, and simple. He makes speeches easy and relaxing. Just come to class and do the work on time and you will pass. Tests are straight from the notes and really do not even need the text book. Just remember good eye contact for your speeches and you will be fine. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
He is the most amazing teacher I have ever had. He is helpful, funny, and all around a great person. He helps you relax for speeches and he is very good on grading. You will love him, I guarantee it! :)
Farrell is much too good to work at this college. He belongs at some university. He's a fountain of knowledge. Catch him before class before he lectures because he's a riot!
he is THEE BEST TEACHER ever . He is really nice and funny. his lectures are pretty funny and interesting too. come to class every day and you'll get points for it. I loved the class.
Easiest Prof. I've ever taken. Farrell is cool laid back & the nicest guy I've ever met. Makes speeches less stressful on students & is fair in how he grades. Very passive in how he instructs & wants you to pass. Notes are verbatim to his exams.
Mr. Farrell hands down is one of the best teachers I have ever had! He is funny and makes the work seem like fun. The semester will fly by before you know it making you want to take it again! Farrell is awesome!!!!!
Super fun easy class! I did not want to take this class ,yet it has become the one i look forward to going to . Fun! Fun! Fun!
Awesome class! I thought Public Speaking was going to be a nightmare, but Mr. Farrell was very helpful and very nice! Funny guy, makes class fun!
He is the absolute most fun and patient teacher I ever had. If he can put up w/ my mouth the whole semester and not quit than this man deserves a better job. I am so glad he was my speech teacher. He really makes you feel comfortable. The most fun I have had in a class. PLEASE TAKE HIM! I tell this to everyone.
Great teacher! He makes speech class fun and is very passionate about his job. I'd recommend his class to everyone.
He is like everyone says AWESOME! He tells cool stories, Gives notes and study guides. He makes speeches fun and gets you to know your class mates (and he tries connecting w u) so it really is easy to present your speech. Come to class and he will have you prepared by speech day.I loved it, really was my highlight class!! TAKE HIM and you will see
Mr Farrell, is THE BEST INSTRUCTOR I've had at GTC.Go to class it is mandatory for tests. I did not want to take this class but I'm glad I got him.
Mr. Farrell's class is a lot of work but if you go to all classes and complete the assignments on time you will make a good grade. I was so afraid of this class that I pushed it to the end of my class list,after having Mr. Farrell I ask myself why? He is a awesome teacher and he works hard to ensure that you are comfortable when giving a speech.
Love the way he teaches, very good at his job! the best teacher i had so far!
Mr. Farrell is Amazing!! He is the only teacher you should take for speech! He is super funny and very passionate about teaching and public speaking. He is very fair with his grading and makes you very comfortable when you give speeches. Don't miss class it will hurt your grade!
I dreaded this class prior to taking it, but Mr. Farrell is an awesome teacher. He makes you feel more comfortable and his lectures don't put you to sleep. He's very funny and his class is enjoyable. Definitely recommend him!!!
He's one of the best teachers i've ever had at tech. i hate public speaking but he made it so much easier. also he's super funny makes you want to go to class!
TAKE HIS CLASS! He is the best professor I've ever had, hands down. He is extremely effective and funny- the material will soak in and you won't even realize it. His exam reviews are awesome and the speeches aren't horrible either! He is very helpful and fair. I would take his class again in an instant. He is wonderful!!!
Best teacher ever!! He's hilarious and nice....great sense of humor and really relates to students. He's fun to be around and you want to go to his class because you have so much fun!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS!
Super awesome professor! Loved listening to his lectures, he's very fun and loves to joke around. He is very focused on attendance, so it's important to show up. He doesn't use the textbook very much, so it's very important to listen and pay attention and take notes, that's where he gets most of his test questions from.
This man is like Guiness; BRILLIANT!
i was not looking forward to this class but he made it worth while. he jokes A LOT during lectures and makes it fun. he helps a lot with speeches and he understands that youre nervous. i definitely recommend his class if i had to take another public speaking class i would take him hands down
Great professor! His lectures are very fun to listen to and he likes to joke around. Attendance is important. He really doesn't use the textbook, so it's very important to listen and pay attention and take notes, that's where he gets most of his test questions from. He gives you all the information you need to make a good grade on the speeches.
He is a great teacher. Participation and attendance is mandatory. Don't bother getting a book, he tells you what you need to know for exams. As long as you pay attention in class he gives you the answers to both midterm and final exams.
Mr. Farrell is by far the BEST professor ever!!!! I was terrified of public speaking, but he made the class so much fun, I could not wait to get there!!!
this guy is great funny well rounded yet fun loves to make u laugh and enjoy the class
makes everything fun! and has some great storys
I took a night speech class 2 years ago and never posted a review. Hes a great teacher and a joy to listen to. Great teacher, you cant go wrong with picking him.
Mr. Farrell was definetely very understanding, he'll work with you the best he can. He keeps the class light, humor with education. I thought it would be a class I took just because it was required, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable class. He definetely made the class worth taking!!
He is great makes it fun and he is funny and make sure he tell you the story about his bother and the nuns.
Awesome speech professor, I enjoyed his class a lot. His classes are never boring because he would tell his students stories & would joke around. He makes speech very easy & understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone who's planning on taking speech!
Absolutely an amazing teacher!Made the class worth coming to and had tons of fun even though we actually had to get uo and speak!!
This was a really great class. Mr. Farrell is an awesome teacher, he makes his lectures fun and interesting. I'm so glad I took this class.
Professor Farrell is AWESOME!! All his lectures were full of stories which made the information easier to remember for tests/exams! I learned sooo much from him and have been able to use my learned skills successfully in other endeavors. I highly recommend his class!!
Mr. Farrell was an AWESOME teacher!!! He was funny and always had a story to tell. He made class very interesting to go to. You never wanted to miss a class. I highly recommend him!!!
Farrell was fun! He always kept the class interesting. Take his class!!
He was a great teacher! Class wasn't boring and easy to listen. Come to class and take notes and you should do great on tests.
This is literally the best teacher I have ever had being in college. At first, I was terrified taking public speaking but he is the best teacher in the world. I was always prepared to come to class and he always has funny jokes and stories to tell! Definitely take him! you wont regret! I promise!
Professor Farrell is outstanding and you can tell he's passionate about what he does in helping his students understand all material. I really loved his class and learned a lot. During his entire lecture, he tells stories while teaching material, making it simple to retain and enjoyable to learn. Rhetoric="the art of persuasions" FUN CLASS!!!!
He is a great teacher! If you do the work that is very easy, take the time to study some, and attend class you will walk out with an easy A or B!
Prof. Farrell's class was great. He is a great instructor of public speaking and he makes his lectures very entertaining. If you pay attention to his lectures and take notes you will do well on exams & If you listen to him explain the art of public speaking you will do great.
Awesome teacher!!! Would recommend him to everyone. As long as you are in class and do the study guide, it's an easy A. Gonna miss him and this class! It was so much fun.
Great teacher and all around great guy! Extremely funny guy, possible future stand up comedian! I first signed up for a different teacher and was upset when I got him, but after the first lecture I was pleased and by the end of semester I was very happened I got him instead. he makes lectures very interesting so you don't want to miss out.
very excited, holds demand of the class, very motivated professor--highly reccomend
His class was easy, and he made it interesting. Just make sure you go to class everyday and take notes. Everything from his notes will be on the midterm and final.
Mr. Farrell deserves an award because he did the one thing that I thought could never be done: he made speech college fun. He is by far the most enjoyable professor I have ever had. He understands his students and does an amazing job at making them feel important and comfortable speaking.
He is a funny guy who made class enjoyable. His grading is fairly easy and as long as you show up to class everyday and do your speeches on time, you'll get an A. I wouldn't bother buying the book. I didn't use it all.
Mr. Farrell is hilarious! I would definitely recommend him. He explains everything, gives study guides for tests, and his class was so fun.
Professor Farrell was extremely funny. He is a fair grader and gives you plenty of opportunity to prove yourself. As long as you take the time to write your speeches and show up for class you can have an easy A.
Mr Farrell was awesome!!!! He is very helpful and clear with his instructions. He makes the class so interesting that you want to attend the class. Pay close attention to his in class notes and write down everything you will do great.
he is a funny old man! super easy class. 1 take notes. 2 print his study guide. 3 take his super easy test!!!!!!!
Mr. Farrell was a great instructor! He has been my favorite so far. He gives good interesting lectures that are fun to listen to. His tests are not hard. He is great all around. I would definitely take his class again, and am sad to see it end.
Awful! He does not respect students, but he wants to be respected. Ridiculous! Anything organized.
Mr. Farrell is a great public speaking instructor. He is hilarious and grades very fairly. I would take him again. He is very clear regarding what he expects in your speeches. Show up to every class, it's a free 100.
Ay interesting and worldly Irishman. He's very much of the old school. He's funny but everything he says has some meaning or value. He's a bit gruff with students who are immature or babyish. He won't hold your hand or change your diapers. His lectures are more important than the book.
He is the all time BEST instructor in this school! He is so funny and easy to get along with. He make the class interesting and helps you with public speaking. He cares about his students and this is a instructor i would go later on throughout the school year just to talk with him. He is an all around great person.
Mr. Farrell is a good teacher. He is very clear on what he wants students to do, and grades fairly. His class is pretty easy if you pay attention.
Every college student has that one professor that they will never forget and professor Farrell is that guy for me. He is awesome professor, do your speeches follow his directions and your good, you don't have to be a awesome public speaker. He will make you a better speaker if you just show up to class. plus his lectures are hilarious.
Professor Farrell is a great speech instructor. He made the lectures enjoyable with his humor. I enjoyed going to his class and preparing for his class. He have good criticism and always was there for you when you needed help. I would recommend him.
Excellent teacher. Very funny. Always read your book and show up to class.
Such an amazing teacher!! Absolutely hilarious and always makes class fun. If you listen to his instructions about the speeches you are assigned, then you will pass the class with flying colors. He's very understanding, but does not like late work. I would take his class again!
Mr Farrell is a very good professor. He made the class very fun, helpful, and I enjoyed the class very much. I highly recommend to take speech class with Mr Farrell.
great class
Very friendly and personable. His lectures are riddled with fun anecdotes and good examples from movies or life. There's a lot of student participation and the environment quickly becomes a friendly one where everyone knows everyone else. He'll talk to you and never lose his smile. The class itself is easy - he thoroughly covers test material.
If your having trouble picking a speech teacher farrell is your guy group projects you will speak in front of the class EACH DAY so be prepared essays are fair and tests are butter if you fail then you earned it , cause there is just no way in hell you could fail the farrell.
I took his interpersonal communication class and it has turned out to be one of my favorite classes. He makes lectures engaging but does do group project. If you show up and listen the book is not really necessary. I would definitely take him again
Mr. Farrell is a great instructor. He is very helpful and is very friendly. His lectures are hilarious and he makes tons of jokes with students. Mr. Farrell is very fair on grading and in my opinion the best public speaking instructor.
The Great Farrell---excellent professor-took him for 209 and 205--highly recommended--excellent speaker and lecturer---One of the best !!!!!!
He is the bomb!!! He really cares about his students. I was nervous about taking speech but he made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!!!!!!!!
Mr. Farrell is one of the best professors I have ever had. I dreaded taking public speaking but because of Mr. Farrell it is my favorite class this semester! He is hilarious and loves every person in his classroom. He grades exactly as he says he will, so as long as you do what he says the speeches will be easy.
I went into this class thinking I was going to hate it just because I HATE public speaking. By the end of the year, it was my favorite class and Farrell was my favorite teacher!! Would highly recommend.
Mr. Farrell has been one of my favorite teachers I've ever had in my school career. He makes the class interesting and helps you overcome your fear of public speaking. Lectures are hilarious and fun to be at. He expects you do to well and if you do the work, you'll get a good grade. He grades fairly! Highly recommended professor!
I enjoyed this class, the main thing is to be prepared for your speeches. Listen to his requirements and take notes because his midterm and final are from the lectures and he will write down anything that he wants you to remember. Ask questions if you do not understand what he is asking. He is straightforward and fair. I Recommend taking him!
I took this class in a previous semester and dropped it due to illness and then this summer I was in his class instead and I loved it probably one of the best professors I have had
Awesome Professor, classes are fun, very clear on what he expects and papers are few, also gives excellent reviews for the midterm and final. If you make the effort this is a fairly easy A, but you do have to try alittle.
One of the best professors I have taken at Greenville Tech. He is hilarious and I would definitely take him again. The workload was fairly light and easy. I thought i was going to hate this class because I dislike public speaking but it turned out to be my favorite. Take his class, you won't regret it!
Great class. I recommend Steve Farrell if you have to take a Public Speaking class. He is a fair grader and an overall nice guy. He is rather funny.
Great Professor, funny and caring.
Go to his class and you will change your perspective about school.
Very nice professor. Easy to understand and makes class enjoyable. I would take his class again in the future.
He is the man, what else can I say he's a 10/10 on the teaching scale and on hotness scale. Not a class goes by without laughing. If you need to take speech, you must take him or you're doing it wrong. Also, he's a Cubs fan so makes him that much better.
Mr. Farrell is amazing!!!! He is what a teacher should be. He helps his students. He encourage his students. He is freakin hilarious! You will laugh so hard. He makes Speech class fun. He grades fair and it's an easy A if you do the work.
Farrell is a great professor and he's funny. Each day you attend class, you gain 3 points. You have a total of 4 speeches and one paper. He's really big on eye contact. I would definitely recommend him.
LOVED Farrell. Definitely take him if you get the chance. No one likes public speaking, but he makes the atmosphere very welcoming. Tests are easy, just make sure you TAKE NOTES. He can be a bit of a stickler on speech grades, but if you pay attention to his instructions, you'll do alright. He gives xtra cred if you do your speech early.
Mr Farrell is by far the best professor I have ever had. Do your work well and you will get an A. Speak up in class and participate. He just wants to see that you care and are putting in effort. I would take this class again if I could, which says a lot because I was dreading taking a speech class. But be ready for a few papers and a lot of talking
Very pleasant surprise from a speech teacher. Easily one of my favorite professors. You do have to speak a lot but it almost seems easy to speak in that class.
Professor Farrell is a GREAT teacher! He likes to talk to everyone because he wants to make sure that each and every one of his students is comfortable in his class before attempting to give a speech. He will tell you what to expect too (so you can't fail his class). He's making a movie too: see Mersey Boys in theaters when it comes out!!
Mr. Farrell is one of the best professors at Greenville Technical College. He cares about his students, is very clear with his expectations and gives exact rubrics and study guides. His lectures were interesting to listen to and he is funny and kind. I would take every class he teaches. FANTASTIC
The idea of public speaking and listening to lectures makes anyone cringe. But, Professor Farrell made me love my speech class. He made class fun and educational. He has a quick wit/sarcasm that keeps you drawn in and topics of discussion that keep your interest. I had to sign up for his 209 class. When you find a gem/great teacher you keep them.
Mr. Farrell was a great teacher, he really made giving speeches easy and the outlines for them were easy as well. Not a tough grader at all, he understands those who have trouble speaking in front of an audience. If your looking for an easy speech class he's your guy. For mid-term and final exam, his review is literally the test so you'll be fine.
Awesome teacher who really explains everything very clearly, but in order to pass you really listen and pay attention in class and do all of the outside homework. He loves talking about anything and everything, so anyone should love him as a teacher.
He was a great teacher and always keeps the class laughing. Its a easy class but you still need to do all of the work and he will help you with anything you need. I hate being in front of crowd and speaking in front of them but each time i spoke my grades kept progressing so i felt like he taught me alot.
He is funny and makes you feel comfortable. So important for this type of class. He had us all laughing and smiling regularly. He will try and tell you that you need to buy the book but you don't. I never used mine. Grades: Speeches, paper, attendance, Midterm and Final. He has clear criteria and offers a test review for both of them. Recommended!
One of the best professors I have had so far! Very funny, laid-back (DONT take that for granted) and all around a great teacher! Make sure you don't skip class and take the speeches seriously and use your time wisely!
Prof. Farrell was great! He genuinely cares for his students, and isn't afraid to tease, but makes sure he doesn't offend. He is quite funny and keeps you engaged in lectures. Attend class and listen to his pointers on your speeches and you'll be fine. I would definitely take him again if need be.
Hands down the best professor I've had at Greenville Tech! He's hilarious and made class enjoyable. Coming from someone who is very shy, he made public speaking a breeze! Would definitely recommend!
I really was dreading and kept putting off Public Speaking, but once i took this class, i really loved it. He was very into what he was teaching, made it very interesting, great lectures, and very funny. Wish i had another of his classes but i don't. Way to go "Irish".
The best professor I have ever had!!! He truly cares for his students! I would totally recommend him!
The first speech I gave in this class was the most horrifying moment of my life. The last speech I gave was an insane improvement. Believe me when I say no matter how bad you are at public speaking, Mr. Ferrell will help you. Don't take his lectures for granted, do everything he says and you will succeed. He's also just an amazing guy.
Mr. Farrell is an amazing teacher. He is really funny, and he always keeps the class engaged. Prepare for the speeches a few days in advance and you'll do great. The exams are a piece of cake. Fun, easy class.
At the beginning of the class I was nervous because right away we had to speak in front of the class, but as more he had us speak in front of the class the less nervous I got. No textbook needed, but does help for exams. Easy class! Great teacher! He is very funny and can be moody if you get on his bad side. But other than that best speech class!
Make sure you register early for classes so you can get Mr. Farrell. By far an amazing professor. He is a down to earth hilarious old man who treats everyone of his students with respect. If you are one of those who dreads speaking in public, this is you guy!!!!! Get him before spots fill up!!!!!!!!
I was dreading taking a communications class, but it ended up being one of my favorite classes of all the classes Ive taken. Prof. Farrell makes class enjoyable and comfortable. He encourages participation during lectures, so its much easier to give presentations in front of the class. I would take another class with him if I could!
The best professor i had at Greenville tech. Super encouraging and always uplifting
Dr. Farrell sets the tone in his classroom - a highly positive, team-oriented environment where students can build their confidence in front of a receptive audience. No wonder students consistently speak of this class as a practical, engaging, and valuable academic experience. An absolute must take!
Professor Ferrel is truly the best professor anyone can have. He give lectures in a way that is personal, intriguing and hilarious. Hes full of humor but that doesnt by any means make him easy. Pay attention to his stories and take notes. Your grade is left up to how well you can write your speech and most importantly how well you can deliver it.
Professor Farrell is hilarious, and a very easy grader. As long as you listen to his lectures and present your speeches the way he asks you to, it is a very easy A. He's old and likes to joke around with students, and his lectures are very entertaining. He offers extra credit for early speeches. I recommend him, and I'd take a class from him again.
great teacher enjoyed going to his class
Pretty easy class with him. He's very funny, entertaining, and kind. He will give you pretty good feedback, eye contact is really important! I had fun in his class and would take another class with him again if I could. Easiest public speaking grader at the school.
Professor Farrell is probably one of the funniest professors Ive ever had. The class isnt particularly hard, just make sure you dont let your work sneak up on you. He gives good feedback (if you can read his handwriting), and has hilarious stories since hes been teaching so long. I would totally take his class again!!
Hands down the best and most caring professor at Tech. Take good lecture notes, the exams are purely made from the lecture. Class is mandatory for participation credit. He says you will use the book but you wont.
Prof. Steve Farrell is the best instructor so far. Be regular in his class, read every thing he teaches in class and you will are good to go. He is indeed very good. I can recommend him over and over again.
i loved his class. He is tough, but easy at the same time. He gives good samples of speeches. He tells you everything you need to know for exams. I would def take it again from him.
If you come to class every day, This class is easy. If you do your required class work than you will pass this class. I loved having Mr. Farrell as my professor. He is a very good teacher.
Mr. Farrell is awesome! I was really nervous to take a public speaking class but he made everyone really comfortable and I wasn't nervous at all. He wasn't really harsh in his grading so he's basically and easy A. Take his class!!
Great guy and great teacher. Doesn't get much better.
Professor Farrell is such a sweet and caring professor, He gives good lectures and really easy to understand. He makes class go by so fast without getting bored at all. I recommend him 100%.
Practices your speeches and make sure theyre the time limit. Not a super harsh grader as long as you present your topic well and maintain eye contact. Lectures are easy to understand and study guides are a really good example of the midterm and final.
The easiest grader ever! Gave me grades I didnt even think I deserved!
An excellent professor! He made the class fun and enjoyable, but also teaches you exactly what you need to know. Practice your speeches and make sure develop your speech! You have to work for your grade!
Farrell genuinely cares about his students. I would recommend his class to everyone and anyone. My class was incredibly diverse but everyone enjoyed it.
great teacher, super easy class if you show up. if you have perfect attendance he will round your grade at the end of the semester. I would recommend taking him for public speaking
I love professor Farrell so much!!! He makes me feel really comfortable when it comes to speeches. I won't say it is an easy class but if you go to the class everyday and submit everything on times, you will do great in his class. He is fair and quick grader. I highly recommend.
It was a pleasure to take Interpersonal Communication with Mr. Farrell. He has a great sense of humor and a good heart. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to fulfill oral communication. The exams are not difficult, and the speeches are fairly easy if you put effort into it!
Mr. Farrell was the BEST public speaking teacher I could have ever had. He really knows what he is doing and I was instantly comfortable doing my speeches (after the first one of course). He gives amazing feedback on the speeches presented by his students and lets him/her know what to improve on.
Taking one of Mr. Farrell's classes is truly an experience. I had him at 8AM but I woke up each morning looking forward to his class; his lectures were always entertaining so I was never tempted in the slightest to skip his class. He has a tendency to be politically incorrect, but never seeks to offend anyone. Great man and great professor.
Mr. Farrell is the funniest guy I know. He makes lecture fun. As long as you follow the outlines provided for the speeches you will do fine! Overall a great class and a great teacher!
He tries to bond with all of his students. You can tell he genuinely cares and wants you to grow in his class. As long as you pay attention, this class is an easy A!
Steve Farrell is a rare find. He teaches in a way that is easy to follow but keeps you entertained; his sense of humor will cut through any anxiety that you may have about public speaking and he genuinely cares for his students. Mr. Farrell is exactly what a professor is meant to be; if you have the chance to take his class- do it!
Farrell is the best professor I have ever had! He makes the class very enjoyable. The work load is light, and if you pay attention in class you will do good in the class. He is a wonderful person and actually cares about his students.
As long as you try in this class then you will do fine.
Professor Farrell is hilarious and one of the professors I would truly suggest for Public Speaking. He's a real charm and if you decide to do go ahead speeches you will be set to pass with an A for sure. Pay attention to his notes there helpful when preparing your speeches.
Mr. Farrell was one of my best teachers. I was nervous about this class, but he really made it comfortable. He is a jokester, but that's the fun part. Come to class every day, take notes, and do your speeches and you will be fine. Highly recommend. Amazing Speech Teacher.
Mr. Farrell is an amazing professor. If you struggle with public speaking, then this is the class to take! He makes speeches easy and gives you helpful feedback on what you need to improve on. Make sure to do go ahead speeches as they really boost your grades. Aside from that, he is a funny guy and uses humor during his lectures.
Great class.
Mr. Farrell was one of my favorites teachers of all time. You should try to come to every single class, he grades you on participation, which is you just showing up. He is so funny and always jokes around but when it's time to learn he gets really serious. ALSO, NO TALKING WHILE HE'S TEACHING!
great professor, great class.
WOW! This professor is amazing at what he does for speech! A big fan of the band The Beatles and really makes speech a fun event when each student is to give a speech! He gives great feedback on graded assignments/speeches, there when you need him for advice after classes, and just an amazing guy! Snag this professor!
Took his class over the summer of 2020 before covid. He was amazing and caring professor. He was understanding and encouraging during speeches and gave wonderful feedback. I would take him again!
Professor Farrell is by far the best professor I ever had. He is very caring and is a very easy grader. Just put in effort and you will easily get an A. He is the best public speaking professor at the college. So please get him if you can.
Professor Farrell is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is understanding and makes you feel comfortable, even when you give a speech. He tells jokes all the time and makes class super fun. If you have the option to take him, TAKE HIM!!!
Professor Farrel was a true joy to study under. I loved his candor and humor. He was always ready to answer questions and kept a positive attitude throughout a rough semester. He will be truly missed. I look forward to possibly studying under him again if luck would have it in my future studies!
I enjoyed his SPC class. He's very nice and gives you feedbacks on your speeches. He is not heavy on the grading part as he know everyone gets nervous speaking in front of people. Definitely one of the best professors at GTC.
Took his class last summer before covid. He was a amazing professor! He was encouraging and understanding and gave great feedback in regards to assignments. I could email him and he is extremely accessible outside of class when i had question and concerns.
He was really funny and helpful. I hate talking in front of the class and he made it easy too.
Farrell is the Jolliest professor at Greenville Tech. Has a great sense of humor and makes public speaking less dreadful. Gives good feedback. Tells amazing stories about himself when he was young. Take him and put a little effort, you will not regret.
An amazing teacher! Gives you life Lessons while with a lot a humor. Participation is key. Had this teacher for 2 semesters in a row and would continue if I had the choice! If you put in good work, youll receive the grade you want
He is one of the best teachers I've had in my college experience. I learned a lot about public speaking from him and I found it hard to day dream during his lectures because his lectures are very attention grabbing.
Excellent Professor! He is very caring about each student's barriers individually and gives good feedback on what to improve on to be a better public speaker when giving speeches. He gives a lot of freedom on choosing the speech topics and is very clear in his instructions and requirements for each speech.
Professor Farrell is an amazing teacher. He has such a fun sense of humor and constantly makes everyone in the classroom laugh. He is a very easy grader. He gives you a rubric to follow, and if you meet the requirements then it is an easy A. I would recommend him to anyone. He is very approachable and helped me after class.
love him
I have to say this is by far the best professor I have ever had! He is hilarious, he makes class so enjoyable! He is so sweet and is very understanding. I would definitely recommend taking his class if you ever get the chance to!
Mr. Farrell is a great professor. He wants to get to know you personally. He speaks with you before class and asks about your life and what's going on. He likes discussion and interaction lectures, which makes the time go by quickly while still learning something. I wish he would teach every class!
Professor Farrell is great!! He takes the time to talk to every single person and always tries to make us laugh. Attendance is point based so make sure to not miss too many. He gives great tips for speeches without being pedantic or judgmental.
Great teacher who made the class very comfortable. Would recommend if you are taking a public speaking class.
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