Brent Goken - Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL

Professor: Brent Goken

Department: Communication

College: Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was great. Goken is a great professor whos very approachable and kind. We had quite a few group projects that were really fun, he also gives great feedback and truly wants you to succeed. He says attendance is mandatory, but half the time doesnt take it. Also very rarely used the book! Some lectures were a little boring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Going into this class I was TERRIFIED about having to give speeches in front of my peers, but after taking this course with Mr. Goken I truly have become more comfortable with it. Hes a great professor and he gives great advice, also very approachable. His notes are very clear and easy to follow. LOVED HIM.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I am currently in Professor Goken's Communications 110 class. Regardless of the grade that I receive, I would rate him as the best! He is easy to get along with, knowledgable, kind, empathetic, and so so fun! I was dreading a class that requires speeches, and put it off for a long time, but it's quickly become my favorite class ever!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

No complaints

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Down to earth and very nice. He is a very sweet person

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMM110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Goken is who you want for communications!!! I HATE public speaking and I couldn't picture having any other professor that would be as amazing as he is! He is hilarious and VERY caring. He is also SUPER military friendly. Pay attention, participate, and follow his criteria and you have an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great Professor. Work load is not excessive by any means. I had 3 individual speeches, 1 group speech, a midterm and a final. He definitely wants you to succeed and will help you as much as he can. He also gives excellent directions and feedback. I didn't leave after getting a speech grade not understanding what I missed and why I missed it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mandatory class. Good instructor, very good lectures. Grading is pretty straightforward: show up, participate, and most of all take care of the group project and work at it. It's the big grade. Test scores are based on going over the study packets and reading the book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor at ICC by far! Does not grade easily on speeches but offers plenty of extra credit to make up for it. Take Goken!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He was a fantastic professor, gives great feedback, and is so clear about his expectations! I took him a second time just so I could work with him again. He also genuinely cares about and invests in his students lives.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As the class progresses, he makes it super comfortable for students and quells a lot of speech fears. Encouraging and positive, wants students to succeed. Glad I took him for speech. Made speech less of a daunting experience, and more of a welcoming, accepting environment. Showed that speeches can be easy and accessible, not something intimidating.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM222
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Reader's Theater was by far my best experience so far at ICC. It was the most wonderful thing I have ever participated in.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I heard he was good and he didn't assign many speeches. We did 4 speeches total, one being a group speech, the longest solo speech being 6-8 minutes. Makes you really comfortable with giving speeches by the end of the semester & offers plenty of extra credit opportunities. Be prepared on the day of your speech

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I hate speaking in front of people, but he actually made this class tolerable, gives very encouraging feed back and wants you to succeed. Do the best you can and show up for each speech and lecture.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best instructor I've had so far at ICC. He has an amazing personality and makes class very enjoyable. He really encourages and supports his students to be better public speakers. I even signed up for his COMM 222 class next semester.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best college professor ever. He has a really funny and outgoing personality which makes class fun. He also makes you comfortable with giving speeches in front of the class. Take notes and you should get an A on all speeches. Also, the last group project was really fun!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He was ok but gives very vague directions on his projects unless you go up to him specifically and ask. Wants people to be as passionate about public relations as he is and expects you to take on this class as if the projects were real jobs

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Goken is a fantastic teacher! If you have any questions, he'll take the time to help you understand the assignment. I corresponded with him via email while working on a Press Release and he gave wonderful feedback and suggestions. I would definitely reccomend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Goken is an awesome Teacher! He works really well with you if you are in the military and need to miss class for certain military situations!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I most definitely recommend Mr. Goken. Very helpful, never puts you down. Had a great time in his class. Makes you feel comfortable.