Reviews of professor Robert Burns

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I cannot believe I am writing this but after 4 years at URI, Professor Burns Public Speaking course was my best experience. I am no longer afraid of speaing, I have an important job skill, and I can actually deliver a speech. No one should go through URI without taking him. He really cares about his students, and he can teach. Great teacher!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Just finished Public Speaking with Prof B and I accomplished something in our course. It was the only course this past semester where I knew I grew. What I love about him is his passion for teaching, his knowledge in the field of speech & communication, and his inspiring examples of growth. I also overcame severe speech anxiety. He is outstanding!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I would take him again! I gained so much and miss him and the course. My parents are teachers and my Mom said he is clear, meticulous, and growth-focused. She told me he knows how he teach, and he does. I transferred and it was his course which made me feel at home. You will look back on his course and say like me: My best experience at URI!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I took professor Burns for GESCI 110 and he was by far my most favorite professor throughout the entire semester. He is very funny, willing to listen, super caring and helpful. Class work is not too hard as long as you pay attention in lectures and do the readings for homework. Lots of assignments so be prepared for that.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
It's never a dull day in Brother Burns' class! You'll learn SO much!! Take his class

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I would recommend him to everyone, but most especially to people like me who are afraid of public speaking and who are shy. My professor recommended him to me and it was perfect advice. I loved his course and learned how to deliver a speech and overcome my speaking fears. He is knowledgeable and kind. I now speak without fear. Excellent teacher!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Took him this past fall online & we used Zoom. I really dreaded this course and yet was told by my Department Chair he was an expert on stage fright. My Chair was right. He helped me gain my voice & develop my thinking & speaking skills. Although I was afraid, I am now confident in Public Speaking & look forward to it. Excellent teacher! Take him!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I had Professor B last summer and I should have written this sooner: But he helped me so much and I was scared to death of public speaking! I learned he was too through his YouTube video on Speech Anxiety. I am a very good speaker today because of his summer course. I thank you Professor Burns. You made a huge difference in my life!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Brother Burns is a great human being. This class is very easy so don't stress about getting an A. My advice is to ask insightful questions during class. Brother Burns has quite the life story and has a lot of experience to draw from. You can stay after class to ask questions about the medical field and he will do his best to answer. Enjoy :)