Reviews of professor Rebecca DiVerniero

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Two impromptu speeches, an informative speech, and a persuasive speech, respond to 2-3 other students (you're all in small groups). Easy topics but make sure you run your topics through Dr. D first before starting. She is a tough grader so make sure you follow the rubric closely. DQ's based on 2 chapters weekly, respond to 2 other students too.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Absolutely enjoyed HON 206 with Dr D!! It was an eye opening class and had so much fun in this course talking about the different topics. Usually I dread participation but I was excited to participate. I hope to take seminar classes with her!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Given the pandemic circumstances, I didn't think that I would learn much in a public speaking class.. since there was no audience to speak to. However, this class helped me learn the fundamentals of speech and I can honestly say that I have improved. Make sure you follow the guidelines found on the speech rubrics and make sure you practice !

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Diverniero is a great and interesting professor. She uses great materials and activities to teach her class. Many who feared public speaking at the start were all comfortable speaking in that class by the end. She is also a pretty easy grader but will still give you feedback as needed. Class is super engaging and you must participate to pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Interesting lectures. HW is readings to be discussed in class, and writing speeches. Speech criteria is made very clear, and outlines are given to make writing them easier. Must talk 3-4? times every week to get an A in participation. Gives good feedback on speeches.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I was very nervous for this class in the beginning, but DiVerniero graded generously and gave such good feedback. Even though I'm a terrible public speaker she graded on improvement and really understood that this was an intro class. I do wish there were actual recorded lectures because we had to learn through just a textbook. Definitely take her!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really loved the course material; however, Dr. DiVerniero posted every set of directions for all the assignments at the start of the semester and didn't interact with us very much the rest of the semester. It left us with many questions about the assignments because her directions are not very clear and she does not give many reminders.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. D lays out everything you need to get an A very specifically. If you follow her instructions you will receive a good grade. She was my favorite teacher this semester. She says the textbook is required but I honestly did not use it. I was not excited to take a public speaking class, but she made it great.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
DiVerniero is a very good public speaking teacher. Clearly laid out assignments and a bit of prep is needed for presentations. Very open to talking about public speaking and gives good feedback.