Audre Brokes - Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA

Professor: Audre Brokes

Department: Philosophy

College: Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brokes was a very clear and knowledgeable professor. She inspired me to take up Philosophy as a double major alongside Classics. However, despite my large effort on her papers, my communication with her outside of class, and my great amount of participation, I received an A- as opposed to an A, which I still view as unjustified.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brokes is an excellent professor. She genuinely cares about her students and their understanding of the course material. This course can be tricky when taught by any professor but Dr. Brokes made the content very clear and was willing to go over it several times until each student understood. Would definitely take if you have the chance.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really nice teacher, gives you practice tests before the actual tests which help a lot. If you skip class you won't do well, doesn't give a lot of work but is a very hard grader. Wants everything to be exactly how she says it. 4 tests a midterm and a final. Average class, definitely wouldn't recommend but not completely awful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Brokes is tough but clear and knowledgeable. 4 tests (drops lowest), midterm and final. Doesn't take effort, attendance or participation into account for grading. Her class is pretty challenging but doable if you show up and study.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brokes classes are very laid back and easy. Attended is not taken which is nice if you can't make class. The test are much harder than any class so you must study in order to get a decent grade. Midterm and finals questions are given beforehand so you can prepare for them early.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible. If you're looking for an easy grade because of the GEP this class is not for you. I had to study for HOURS just for one exam and barely got a B. She does drop an exam but she's a very, very, very tough grader. So good luck.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Brokes is incredibly intelligent and does a good job of teaching the topics. However, she is the TOUGHEST grader I've ever come across. She'll give you specific notes on what to write in your essays then still take off points for "not being specific enough." Worked my butt off, went to office hours, and still found it almost impossible to do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brokes was a great Philosophy professor. The topic is hard to grasp but if you attend class and take good notes she makes it easier to understand it. She is a tough grader on exams, especially the essay portions. She doesn't assign any essays compared to most philosophy classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Loved Audre as a teacher. She tries really hard to help you understand and is very accommodating especially when it comes to office hours and rescheduling exams due to a schedule conflict.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHL220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I absolutely adore Dr. Brokes. She's hilarious (and curses like a sailor) and super intelligent. Logic isn't an easy subject and she knows that, so she makes it easier to understand. There isn't any homework and attendance is optional. Your grade consists of four tests (two in class, two take homes), a midterm, and a take-home final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Brokes is a wonderful professor! She really cares about the subject and will help you when you need it. Her passion makes the class worth it and you get out of it what you put into it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHL335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor, sure she is challenging and doesn't give students all the answers but hey, isn't that the purpose of college? She demands students to create opinions and original perspectives and that is both part of philosophy and the real world in general. 1 large paper, mid term and final and several short assignments. pretty fair.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolute worst teacher I have ever heard. So unhelpful and uncaring!! Do not take her, avoid at all costs. The way she teaches leaves you so confused! Oh and the tests, if they aren't in your "own words" you basically fail. Now considering most of the questions she asks are defining things and she explains these in class one way and one way only

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is extremely difficult. Does not explain clearly and just expects you to know and do everything on your own. you cant use her words at all. Plus its very hard to figure out how to do well on the test and hard to know what she expects. I would avoid her at all costs, unless you dont mind being frustrated all of the time. Only 4 tests plus final

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHLART
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! I may have nearly failed her class, but she opened my mind to new ways of exploring and understanding art. She is truly intellectual and inspiring. Also the most respectful and fair professor I have had during my college career. Not an easy grade, but you will learn more than you can fathom. Audre rocks!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It's a pretty tough class, and probably even harder to teach, so I can't blame her for the grade I got. She has a chill personality, and I actually think it's a necessity to have a teacher like her during your college years. She can be a pretty tough grader, but will always be willing to help.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

All around an awesome person. I seriously just want to hang out with her. She's tough but even if you don't get a great grade, you'll learn a lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

pretty good teacher but i dont recommend. for a gep course you can prob find someone easier.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's a funny lady and enjoyable to listen to at times. The material can be rather boring. She has 5 tests that are all worth 20%, which makes up your grade. If you are having any trouble, go to her and she'll actually help you. Nice lady

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHL1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She was intimidating at first but just wants her students to do well. She goes out of her way to help out with papers and she enjoys teaching. I really liked her class