Edwin Tiongson - Irvine Valley College

Professor: Edwin Tiongson

Department: TBD

College: Irvine Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very accessible outside class, but is not a very nice guy so I wouldn't recommend taking his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• 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:

He's the coach of the IVC Speech & Debate team, so he knows what he's doing. I thought I'd hate this class because I hate public speaking, but it actually turned out to be really fun! Yes, you have to give a lot of speeches, but you get comfortable with it in the end, especially after you get to know your classmates and make new friends.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy bugs. His lectures were all over the place. Most, if not all, the students in my class were unclear of what he expected of us. When we would ask, he seemed to get annoyed. Avoid him if possible. Harsh grader too.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super chill teacher, he's very considerate about being nervous to speak in the front so he makes students do speeches in small groups. there are impromptus in every class, 1 essay, 1 test, and the final is a 7 minute speech.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• 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:

Lots of speeches! Intimidating at first but once you get to know your classmates and the more speeches you give, the easier it gets. Definitely a doable class. You will learn a lot too. Only complaint is that he can be unorganized and unresponsive at times. He also gives plenty of extra credit opportunities for those of you who like missing class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM1HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For 1/3 of the sem. he lectures, for the rest we got to practice generating/giving speeches to our peers most of the time. He's always willing to help whenever we have questions and is consistently clear on what he expects of us. 1 written midterm, 1 Forensics comp speech not intimidating, don't worry & 1 small ext speech + 1 large ext speech !

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very funny and keeps you interested. If you participate in class and ask questions, then he really appreciates it. He is always willing to help. Expects you to be responsible and complete work, and will grade you baed on improvement. If you make sure to do the things he wants you to do then he will give you the A. Always ask for his opinion!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stressful class (I have bad social anxiety) but truly helpful in the end. Gotta take his class at some point in your life. Helpful and supportive professor, however there's a LOT of work for just a speech class. Worth it in the end.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Prof. Tiongson's summer course and loved it! I came in super nervous and scared because we had to do like 20 speeches in 7 weeks- walking out comfortable speaking! He's thorough and works with you. Very well-respected. Take his class! Also, the textbook cost me $3. He's not the type to charge students a lot for course material

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's probably the best lecturer iv'e ever had, and since he is a speech professor anytime he talk it just blows my mind how amazing he is. Hands down, the best professor iv'e had at my time here at IVC

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taken for speech and was actually a really good learning experience. You work in smaller groups throughout the semester which made it easy to make friends with everyone for the final, which is for the whole class. Clear instructions but didn't really need the book.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM1HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

- in the beginning you have chapter readings and written assignments but after, all you do are speeches. - loved my class. you really get to know each other. - confusing instructions at times - you give LOTS of speeches in groups AND inferno of class. -prepares you for competition -you do learn and get comfy with speaking

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of HW, be expected to do essays about every day varying in size. Not an easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the funnest class I ever had! i will miss this class and i will miss Mr. T! the class is very interesting cause i keep going back for more. its an easy A if you just keep doing your work!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 60390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is super funny and nice..i just thought it weird how we NEVER used the textbook but for like one question for the midterm which is an essay question. If your really uncomfortable speaking (like me) you will appreciate this class because he has you speak in small groups the whole time except for like 2 or 3 major speeches and by then its a breeze

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor who is committed to making you a better speaker. Expect frequent participation - speeches every class. Fair amount of work. PRACTICE. You'll make a lot of friends and it's really interactive, so it won't be too scary to talk. I was so upset for having to take the class but ended up really enjoying it. Got a lot out of it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not that easy of a class, because your flaws as a communicator come out. Hes not that nice of a guy; he has a very passive-aggressive style of dealing with people. Be prepared to give speeches every class period. HW isnt that hard- and I didnt even get the book but still passed the class. Its not a class to float thru- you actually have to practice

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was not an easy class for me bec I was nervous to give a speech in English in front of the class. However, after many practices in small groups, I felt better and I did better each time. If you take Prof. Tiongson's advice in improving your speech, and he sees that you try, he won't keep an A from you. I learned a lot from this class. Thx Prof

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is super chill professor. However, he gives plenty of homework and speeches basically in every class. He is a must if you really want to improve your skills.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He coaches the IVC speech team which has won numerous state and national championships. He knows his stuff. It's not an easy A, but if you do all the speeches and listen to the advice he gives, you'll walk out a better public speaker than you were when you started, I sure did.