I really liked this professor and this class. He was flexible with speech schedules and always helpful when we had questions, a super nice guy. The grade consisted of our 3 speeches. You don't get much direction for exactly what needs to be in each speech (like there is no rubric) which is a good thing and a bad thing because it gives you room to talk about what you want but can also make you feel a little lost if you are someone like me who likes alot of structure. Overall though if you participate by giving your classmates feedback on their speeches and you practice your speeches beforehand and make sure to implement the techniques you learn in class into your speeches it should be a pretty easy A.

At first, I was wary of choosing a professor that only had one Bruinwalk rating, albeit a great one, but I am so glad that I did. Professor Hurwitz is the kind of professor that prioritizes a student's learning over anything else. He understands that students have a life outside of his classroom that can be stressful at times and he is accommodating. He is a generally easy grader, but that does not mean that he does not provide critiques. The class is comprised of 4 speeches and Professor Hurwitz takes care in providing specific feedback to everyone so that they can improve on the next one. His class is an engaging and fruitful experience where genuine learning is the goal (in contrast to other classes...comm 10). I genuinely hope that he is able to teach more classes of comm 1 and eventually more classes in the Communications department so that more students can reap the benefits of his teaching.

I️ decided to join the waitlist for this class on the first day of the quarter and I️ couldn't have made a better decision. Professor Hurwitz is one of the most entertaining and understanding professors I've ever had. After I️ attended the first class, he immediately offered a PTE number, and his generosity did not stop then. His grades on speeches are based upon personal growth rather than by class comparison. Our speech topics were silly and open ended to allow creative freedom which was so fun. He is understanding about nerves and always gives positive and encouraging feedback. This is definitely my favorite class I've taken at UCLA.

So much to say with such little space. As a student who is at a constant battle with herself in terms of what to pursue and how she wants to make her mark on the world, Professor Hurwitz's class has taken me through this fulfilling journey that has allowed me not only the opportunity to solidify my hopes of academic pursuit and strength as a student, but has also shown me the importance of open-mindedness and personal confidence. Though Comm 1 is generally a course that welcomes students with interest of taking the major, I needed the course different requirement. Undoubtedly my favorite course I have taken so far and 10/10 would take it again. Only critique is I wished Professor Hurwitz taught more classes as his engagement and commitment to student success is outstanding. I never give professor evaluations but I had to for this lass, and I hope that is taken into consideration.