Gilbert Puga - Rio Hondo College

Professor: Gilbert Puga

Department: Communication

College: Rio Hondo College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This man is amazing. He comes to class with joy and positive energy. He's well respected, a very understanding guy. You can be shy and all but honestly, he's not judgmental at all! Just ask questions, give positive opinions and you'll enjoy the class. I took SPCH100 and I walked out this class satisfied and confident. Hw & quizes are easy!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Puga made the class a lot of fun. His lectures were interesting and he gave very good feedback. He taught techniques to be more comfortable with public speaking. Would definitely take his class again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class, from the tests to the assigned homework. his tests are easy and theres one project but its with a group, easy stuff. Overall, would take him again for other SPCH classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a person who doesnt like to speak in front of the classroom or gets nervous just for any speech I would highly recommend Professor Puga. He will make you loose that fear, at first it seems intimidating but he will help and guide you. His speeches are very easy and to the point, super funny as well, he also makes his lessons easy to understand.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I just took his class over the summer and this professor was amazing! Really made lectures fun and got you out of your comfort zone when doing speeches. I was given the courage to talk about things that never was I ever able to talk about previous to this. If you show up and do all your speeches it is an easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took him for the summer session, and I recieved an A. I was dreading to take speech but im glad i took it with him. He does give out alot of take home quizzes, but its straight from the textbook, pretty easy. Only had to do 2 speeches, and alot of in class activities. Really fun class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall a good professor, but his grading system is difficult to understand. Your homework is take home quizzes that he goes over in class. The book i didn't get because he posted lecture online but it would have been helpful to have at times. Only did two speeches one alone and one with a partner.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPECH100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Need to go to class. Gives you hw every week. Do all the work sheet. For presenting go dress up formal (recommnend)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

if you do your hw on time and actually take the time to read and go over it you will be perfectly fine. He can be unorganized but he is very energetic and catches your attention! 2 speeches and take home quizzes. To be honest i had 2 other classes and my favorite one out of them all was Puga's. Take him, just do your hw and show up!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't except late work no matter what the situation. Lectures ALL class and will very rarely have actual speeches. He's heartless to say the least. He doesn't care about you as a person or the struggles you face.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPCH140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Puga is very energetic so your class will never be boring. Basically he lectures on the textbook and you take notes. Use those notes for the homework/take home quiz. You write papers, outlines, etc. Most important though, are the debates which gets covered thoroughly. He gives you a list of assignments on very 1st day so you know whats coming.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• 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's such a good professor! I recommend taking him. I took a summer class with him and over came my fear of public speaking. His book is helpful with the outlines for the speeches. If you follow the outline you'll be fine and pass. If you miss only one speech you can still get a 70%. His class is fun.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was hesitant at first to take speech during the summer, but honestly it was the best choice I made. Mr puga made my fear of public speaking become non-existent. He pushes you to become a better public speaker and his class is very fun. I would recommend takin his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Puga is always enthusiastic when lecturing and he is passionate about what he does. He gives specific examples of what a makes a strong speech. If you follow the grading criteria for each speech you should get an good grade. Overall, great professor and fun class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Puga lets you know exactly what he expects of you, but is a tough grader. He expects you to put in the effort and will push you to be a better speaker. I found his class very helpful. Plus he is always smiling and laughing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Other than being very dramatic, he's a good professor! Take home quizzes and 2 presentations. Would definitely recommend considering it is a GE requirement. Very knowledgeable in his area.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 101H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took him for SPEECH 101 Honors he is a good teacher but the class was hard to pass you have to come out with a speech every week, tough grader not an Easy A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cool teacher! Very supportive and understanding. Make sure you are an outgoing and know pop culture. Easy A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unorganized teacher, always asking the class what the last topic we went over. Hands out the wrong assignments and is just a mess. If you are on the school debate team that is a huge positive for you because he favors all of the debate team members. He is always late to class and is not helpful outside of class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very rarely in a good mood and it definitely effects his students. He seems to be very negative about pretty much anything and everything. I do not recommend this class at all.