John Kochian
Department of Communication
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4.5
Overall Rating
Based on 77 Users
Easiness 4.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.4 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.2 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.4 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Often Funny
  • Would Take Again
  • Tolerates Tardiness
  • Engaging Lectures
  • Participation Matters
  • Needs Textbook
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
90.8%
75.7%
60.5%
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98.0%
81.7%
65.4%
49.0%
32.7%
16.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

100.0%
83.3%
66.7%
50.0%
33.3%
16.7%
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88.4%
73.6%
58.9%
44.2%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

50.9%
42.5%
34.0%
25.5%
17.0%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

87.4%
72.8%
58.2%
43.7%
29.1%
14.6%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

86.4%
72.0%
57.6%
43.2%
28.8%
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82.8%
69.0%
55.2%
41.4%
27.6%
13.8%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

68.1%
56.7%
45.4%
34.0%
22.7%
11.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

73.1%
60.9%
48.8%
36.6%
24.4%
12.2%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

74.3%
61.9%
49.5%
37.1%
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63.9%
53.2%
42.6%
31.9%
21.3%
10.6%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

96.7%
80.6%
64.4%
48.3%
32.2%
16.1%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

72.9%
60.7%
48.6%
36.4%
24.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

92.6%
77.2%
61.8%
46.3%
30.9%
15.4%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

60.0%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

72.7%
60.6%
48.5%
36.4%
24.2%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

65.0%
54.2%
43.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

52.8%
44.0%
35.2%
26.4%
17.6%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

34.2%
28.5%
22.8%
17.1%
11.4%
5.7%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

45.6%
38.0%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

43.6%
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29.1%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

63.9%
53.2%
42.6%
31.9%
21.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

55.6%
46.3%
37.0%
27.8%
18.5%
9.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

46.2%
38.5%
30.8%
23.1%
15.4%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

38.5%
32.1%
25.6%
19.2%
12.8%
6.4%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

40.8%
34.0%
27.2%
20.4%
13.6%
6.8%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Reviews (64)

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
April 5, 2018

Kochian is amazing

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
March 31, 2018

The class is really easy. You give three speeches that you have plenty of time to prepare for and can even take up notes. Kochian will give you things to improve on after each speech and make sure you listen to his critiques. The book is really expensive, I bought it at the book store for $100 you need the new edition unfortunately. However, I am selling a pdf scan of it for only $20 or the hard copy for $45 text me at ********** or email me at *************

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: P
March 18, 2018

Selling brand new course reader for $50. Originally purchased for $76 at the student store. Text me at ********** if you are interested!

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
March 5, 2018

Selling course reader for $30. Text me if you are interested at **********

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Quarter: Spring 2017
Grade: A+
Feb. 22, 2018

Kochian is very easy and you should definitely take this class! You have to give 3 speeches and 1 final paper that isn't too hard. He helps you a lot if you need ideas on topics for your speech and really gives you constructive criticism. It's an easy A.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: N/A
Feb. 10, 2018

Selling course reader for this class!

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Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Jan. 31, 2018

Love love love this professor. Super encouraging and makes what seems like an intimidating class completely stress free. No final, no midterm just a 5-7 page super easy paper comparing 3 speeches. Meant to boost your grade. 3 speeches, but he guides you through them beforehand with a "workshop" day. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

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Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Jan. 16, 2018

I took Comm 1 as a requirement for the Communication major. He was very friendly and outgoing, and the class itself wasn't too difficult. It made me realize how much work I needed on public speaking! I'm okay at speaking impromptu or giving presentations, but giving a rehearsed speech was something I hadn't done since like middle school and I wasn't used to!
Either way, Professor Kochian was encouraging and unintimidating and tells you what you need to do to improve. Some people said the class is ridiculously easy, and it can be, but if you're not already good at public speaking, getting an A is a little harder. (not to say it's very difficult to get an A if you aren't, but you'll have to put in more effort).

Also, the course reader isn't needed. He tells you what he expects from each speech in class, so as long as you listen and write it down, you don't need the course reader.

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Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2017

Kochian is awesome. he is such an easygoing professor and very approachable, which is super helpful in a class that can be daunting for a lot of people. We had to do 3 speeches throughout the quarter, one of them about 2 minutes long, one of them 6-7 minutes, and the last one 5-6 minutes so they are not too long. He does require a course reader, but you can buy older versions and they still work because all of the content is the same. Kochian likes everyone and pretty much wants to give an A to everyone, you just have to show up to class. Great class and GE if you don't mind public speaking (or just want to get better, or a requirement for you) because almost everyone in the class gets an A. I wouldn't want to take Comm 1 with anyone other than Kochian, because he provides the most relaxed atmosphere.

Selling course reader for cheap! **********

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Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A+
Dec. 15, 2017

Selling the brand-new course Reader at 60-70% price at ********** or e-mail me at *************
The professor is really understanding and chill. He emphasizes a lot on eye-contact during speech. I think as long as you don't read much during the speech, you will get a really high score regardless of your content or delivery. Be prepared for the three speeches, and you get an easy A.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
April 5, 2018

Kochian is amazing

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
March 31, 2018

The class is really easy. You give three speeches that you have plenty of time to prepare for and can even take up notes. Kochian will give you things to improve on after each speech and make sure you listen to his critiques. The book is really expensive, I bought it at the book store for $100 you need the new edition unfortunately. However, I am selling a pdf scan of it for only $20 or the hard copy for $45 text me at ********** or email me at *************

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: P
March 18, 2018

Selling brand new course reader for $50. Originally purchased for $76 at the student store. Text me at ********** if you are interested!

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
March 5, 2018

Selling course reader for $30. Text me if you are interested at **********

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Quarter: Spring 2017
Grade: A+
Feb. 22, 2018

Kochian is very easy and you should definitely take this class! You have to give 3 speeches and 1 final paper that isn't too hard. He helps you a lot if you need ideas on topics for your speech and really gives you constructive criticism. It's an easy A.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: N/A
Feb. 10, 2018

Selling course reader for this class!

Text me at **********

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Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Jan. 31, 2018

Love love love this professor. Super encouraging and makes what seems like an intimidating class completely stress free. No final, no midterm just a 5-7 page super easy paper comparing 3 speeches. Meant to boost your grade. 3 speeches, but he guides you through them beforehand with a "workshop" day. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Jan. 16, 2018

I took Comm 1 as a requirement for the Communication major. He was very friendly and outgoing, and the class itself wasn't too difficult. It made me realize how much work I needed on public speaking! I'm okay at speaking impromptu or giving presentations, but giving a rehearsed speech was something I hadn't done since like middle school and I wasn't used to!
Either way, Professor Kochian was encouraging and unintimidating and tells you what you need to do to improve. Some people said the class is ridiculously easy, and it can be, but if you're not already good at public speaking, getting an A is a little harder. (not to say it's very difficult to get an A if you aren't, but you'll have to put in more effort).

Also, the course reader isn't needed. He tells you what he expects from each speech in class, so as long as you listen and write it down, you don't need the course reader.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2017

Kochian is awesome. he is such an easygoing professor and very approachable, which is super helpful in a class that can be daunting for a lot of people. We had to do 3 speeches throughout the quarter, one of them about 2 minutes long, one of them 6-7 minutes, and the last one 5-6 minutes so they are not too long. He does require a course reader, but you can buy older versions and they still work because all of the content is the same. Kochian likes everyone and pretty much wants to give an A to everyone, you just have to show up to class. Great class and GE if you don't mind public speaking (or just want to get better, or a requirement for you) because almost everyone in the class gets an A. I wouldn't want to take Comm 1 with anyone other than Kochian, because he provides the most relaxed atmosphere.

Selling course reader for cheap! **********

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2017
Grade: A+
Dec. 15, 2017

Selling the brand-new course Reader at 60-70% price at ********** or e-mail me at *************
The professor is really understanding and chill. He emphasizes a lot on eye-contact during speech. I think as long as you don't read much during the speech, you will get a really high score regardless of your content or delivery. Be prepared for the three speeches, and you get an easy A.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
4 of 7
4.5
Overall Rating
Based on 77 Users
Easiness 4.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.4 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.2 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.4 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Often Funny
    (27)
  • Would Take Again
    (28)
  • Tolerates Tardiness
    (20)
  • Engaging Lectures
    (19)
  • Participation Matters
    (22)
  • Needs Textbook
    (19)
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