Darryl-Keith Ogata - Santa Monica College

Professor: Darryl-Keith Ogata

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're planning on taking any of his classes, you have to be ready on the day of enrollment to add because that's how fast his class fills up. I've taken him for both Com.11 & Com.35 and he's amazing in both. Gives you a study guide for exams. He isn't afraid to say whats on his mind. The class is always laughing. Take him if you can!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was a great experience. Coming from someone who has severe fear of public speaking, this class was very easy. Graded based on few speeches outline+presentation, midterm and final (study guides provided!) most of the classes are just listening to speeches, if you show up and make sure to pay attention he will notice!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

all I have to say is take this class!!! not a hard grader, class is interesting because its just listening to speeches, and you only have a couple of easy assignments. take it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have ever had. He makes the lectures funny and it is easy to pay attention. He wants you to succeed, but you have to show up and do the work he tells you to do, then you will get an A. He gives you a lot of opportunities to better your grade with extra credit as well. You're a fool if you don't fight for his class!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMMST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ogata is such a nice professor and he is also very funny. When you come to class you will have a lot of fun. It is very easy to get an A in his class because he gives extra credit opportunities and he gives you the questions for the midterm and exam. What an amazing person and professor he is.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMST11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took professor Ogata during Winter 2018 for Communication Studies 11. He is very easy. Mainly the whole semester is on 3 speeches. No homework. Don't need to study for the final just listen to the lectures. NO TEXTBOOK required. He gets distracted a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Words cannot describe how amazing this man is. He has a lot of knowledge and he truly cares about his students. His scholars class consists of 4 speeches, 1 midterm, and 1 final. He will send you all the questions to both exams and he truly makes sure you're ready! It's not a hard class at all and with his humor it's super fun. TAKE IT!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such a funny guy and made the class so enjoyable. He is very genuine and always there to help. Really enjoyed this class. Very easy to get an A as long as you do the work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMMST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ogata is the absolute best. Easily one of the most genuine and caring professors at SMC. He's great at what he does. The class is extremely straightforward and he's not a tough grader at all. Just follow his outline structure for the speeches, show up, and you're fine. You only somewhat use the book for the midterm and final.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the best smc has to offer really nice and funny (don't let the sarcasm throw you off) lectures were pretty boring but I actually learned a surprising amount of useful information and advice that I've incorporated into my daily conversations. try to participate in class - it's actually a really fun and open environment

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I can not imagine that exists better professor than him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A lecture based class. He is the best teacher Ive had at SMC. Very funny and loves to talk about his family as examples during lectures. I took him for winter and honestly I really did enjoy his class. Youre mainly graded on tests so study!!! He offers a lot of easy extra credit as well. Take him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want the funniest and best professor ever take him no doubt!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor in the Communications Department, Well respected. Show up to class and study you will get the grade you want.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The man is a legend. No but seriously, he really is an amazing person/professor. He is always willing to help you if you ask, he likes to give great feedback on speeches, and is very clear on what he expects from you. Just do the work and put some effort into it and I promise you public speaking is going to become so much easier.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMMST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ogata is amazing. I came into his Comm St 11 Speech class scared but he explained the entire process clearly. He gave us advice on overcoming public speaking anxiety and how to write and deliver an effective speech. He was always positive, warm, and welcoming. I hope I can take another one of his classes! He changed my life!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such an amazing professor. Always gives feedback. Offers plenty of extra credit. Complete all your assignments and you'll pass. Gives study guides for every exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Whoever says Ogata is rude just doesn't know how to take a joke. He is the best professor and there is never a dull moment with him. All lecture notes are emailed. He makes class fun and easy, yet at the same time you are still learning. I failed the midterm (my fault) & still managed to get an A. TAKE HIM

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Ogata, he is by far one of the best professors at SMC. His lectures are very interesting and he is so funny. I look forward to his class all the time. He is very helpful with giving life advice as well. When i have a problem with anything, I go to his office hours . He is so sweet and cares so much, I literally would cry and he would help me

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COM35
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ogata is very nice but can be rude and not give you a chance to raise your grade so keep up with the work and dont fall behind. His test are pretty difficult so make sure you study for it. Dont get fooled by his kindness