John Kochian
Department of Communication
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4.5
Overall Rating
Based on 76 Users
Easiness 4.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.5 / 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
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100.0%
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33.3%
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88.4%
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50.9%
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87.4%
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86.4%
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82.8%
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68.1%
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73.1%
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74.3%
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63.9%
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42.6%
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96.7%
80.6%
64.4%
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72.9%
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92.6%
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72.7%
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65.0%
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52.8%
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34.2%
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45.6%
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43.6%
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63.9%
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55.6%
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46.2%
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38.5%
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40.8%
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27.2%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Reviews (63)

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2019

Professor Kochian really cares about his students. He really wants to see growth and improvement from each one and he is more than happy to help anyone along the way. This class is very simple, 4 speeches and a paper. The first speech is a pass/fail, the rest are graded but very easy if you can talk in front of maybe 30 other students. The paper is easy too and outlined very straight forwardly, it isn't an issue. Take this with Kochian for sure and it will be your favorite course you take that quarter.

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Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A
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June 19, 2019

Comm 1 is great. It's super easy and you learn good public speaking skills. Kochian sometimes gets off topic but he doesn't assign a final test unlike some other professors (3 speeches and a paper, that's it!) so I don't mind. Great guy

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: A+
April 4, 2019

Pretty decently easy comm class. No midterm or final, just three speeches. Kochian really likes unique topics.
Selling my Course Reader (14th edition) + samples of my speeches (got full marks) for $30 OBO!! Perfect condition for physical books. Text me 714-495-9757

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: A
April 2, 2019

Easiest class I have taken of all time. 3 speeches (autobiography, informative, and persuasive) and 2 essays as the final. Easy A, would recommend him over other professors.

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: P
March 22, 2019

Selling the course reader, no writing in it or anything. Hmu @ (949) 280-4690

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: A
March 12, 2019

Selling the course reader.

I bought it used from the UCLA store. I only used it whenever we had to do presentations, so it's in very good condition. It's version 12, but Professor Kochian said at the begging of the quarter that you can use either 12 or 14 for his course. I got 12 because it was the same thing and around $30 cheaper.

$20, but price is negotiable.

Contact: 213-804-8261
Email: allisono2000@g.ucla.edu

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Quarter: Fall 2018
Grade: A
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Feb. 21, 2019

This class was super easy and Kochian was so helpful and nice. I wasn't a fan of public speaking before this class but he did a good job of creating a positive environment and everyone seemed to feel more comfortable speaking as the quarter went on. If you're ever not ready to give your speech on your assigned day you're allowed to switch with someone from a later day which is cool.
Your grade is 3 speeches (30% each) and a final paper (10%). If you've practiced your speech and feel comfortable you're guaranteed a good grade. The final paper is easy and is just critiquing some speakers of your choice (e.g. Obama) and then doing some self-reflection. Glad I took this course and would recommend it.

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Quarter: Spring 2018
Grade: A+
Sept. 13, 2018

The course reader is crazy expensive new. Selling it for $40. Text me at (650)281-5057 if you're interested.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
April 9, 2018

Kochian is the best professor ever! This is the most practical class ever.

Selling the course reader for this class for $40. It is good as new. It doesn't have any marks inside.

Text me if you're interested (818)653-0244

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
April 5, 2018

Kochian is amazing

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2019

Professor Kochian really cares about his students. He really wants to see growth and improvement from each one and he is more than happy to help anyone along the way. This class is very simple, 4 speeches and a paper. The first speech is a pass/fail, the rest are graded but very easy if you can talk in front of maybe 30 other students. The paper is easy too and outlined very straight forwardly, it isn't an issue. Take this with Kochian for sure and it will be your favorite course you take that quarter.

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Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A
June 19, 2019

Comm 1 is great. It's super easy and you learn good public speaking skills. Kochian sometimes gets off topic but he doesn't assign a final test unlike some other professors (3 speeches and a paper, that's it!) so I don't mind. Great guy

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: A+
April 4, 2019

Pretty decently easy comm class. No midterm or final, just three speeches. Kochian really likes unique topics.
Selling my Course Reader (14th edition) + samples of my speeches (got full marks) for $30 OBO!! Perfect condition for physical books. Text me 714-495-9757

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: A
April 2, 2019

Easiest class I have taken of all time. 3 speeches (autobiography, informative, and persuasive) and 2 essays as the final. Easy A, would recommend him over other professors.

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: P
March 22, 2019

Selling the course reader, no writing in it or anything. Hmu @ (949) 280-4690

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Quarter: Winter 2019
Grade: A
March 12, 2019

Selling the course reader.

I bought it used from the UCLA store. I only used it whenever we had to do presentations, so it's in very good condition. It's version 12, but Professor Kochian said at the begging of the quarter that you can use either 12 or 14 for his course. I got 12 because it was the same thing and around $30 cheaper.

$20, but price is negotiable.

Contact: 213-804-8261
Email: allisono2000@g.ucla.edu

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Fall 2018
Grade: A
Feb. 21, 2019

This class was super easy and Kochian was so helpful and nice. I wasn't a fan of public speaking before this class but he did a good job of creating a positive environment and everyone seemed to feel more comfortable speaking as the quarter went on. If you're ever not ready to give your speech on your assigned day you're allowed to switch with someone from a later day which is cool.
Your grade is 3 speeches (30% each) and a final paper (10%). If you've practiced your speech and feel comfortable you're guaranteed a good grade. The final paper is easy and is just critiquing some speakers of your choice (e.g. Obama) and then doing some self-reflection. Glad I took this course and would recommend it.

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Quarter: Spring 2018
Grade: A+
Sept. 13, 2018

The course reader is crazy expensive new. Selling it for $40. Text me at (650)281-5057 if you're interested.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
April 9, 2018

Kochian is the best professor ever! This is the most practical class ever.

Selling the course reader for this class for $40. It is good as new. It doesn't have any marks inside.

Text me if you're interested (818)653-0244

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
April 5, 2018

Kochian is amazing

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3 of 7
4.5
Overall Rating
Based on 76 Users
Easiness 4.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.5 / 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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