Dana Miller - Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Professor: Dana Miller

Department: Philosophy

College: Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HPRH1002
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Miller knows what he's talking about. Don't be afraid to ask for help in or out of class--he knows what you're reading is difficult. His essay prompts are challenging, but each essay you submit is sent back with tons of comments to help you improve. He explains things well in class and will clarify if asked. Great professor, genuinely cares.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Miller really cares about what he is teaching and tries to make it as interesting as possible. He is a tough grader but if you participate and answer questions you will do well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HPRH1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dana Miller is God. I'd never taken a philosophy class before and it won't be my major. However, this class will always be remembered as the pinnacle of my freshman year. The hardest class I've ever taken, but well worth it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HPRH1002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Miller's class is not easy. That being said, he is extremely intelligent and understands that this is your first philosophy class. Get ready to work really hard, but in this class hard work is well-rewarded. There were three papers, a mid-term, and a final. Reading is MUST in the class, but if you do it you will do well. Best of luck.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HPRH1002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One word: No. Dana Miller is quite dogmatic, arrogant, and pedantic. Would not recommend. My grade dropped from an A to a B based on one exam.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Super sassy but honestly a really great teacher. The subject matter itself was honestly really difficult but he really knows what he's talking about. Also, Im pretty sure that as much as he tries to hide it he actually is a genuinely really nice person. His class was a bonding experience.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HPRH1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dana is my main homie! He is da koolest kat on da block! 4 real tho, I <3 Dana; hes a gr8 prof! 4 sure take him if u can!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not helpful in office hours, boring lecturer, and very inflexible. Would not recommend unless seriously interested in his area of expertise, and you have no other options.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard grader. Is not enthusiastic about teaching this class at all. SUCH a terrible experience. No clear explanations on what he expects us to write in our papers. I dreaded going to this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I notice this professor has a lot of good ratings from '09 and earlier, but something has clearly changed. He is unenthusiastic and belittles students. Participation is a big part of your grade, but if you give a "wrong" answer he'll call you out and make you feel like an idiot. No class discussion, only lecture and occasional Q&A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Doesn't remember individual students' names. Often unclear about his expectations. Paper grades can be harsh, even if you consistently attend class, do all required readings, and participate.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HPRU1002
• 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:

Challenging, but interesting. Your brain will hurt after class sometimes, but you come away feeling like you learned something. Miller could be clearer when explaining things, but if you reread over the material after discussing it you'll understand it much more than when you read it the first time. Ask questions in class, or else it'll be boring.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HPRU1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most amazing prof ever!!! The class is challenging but I walked away with a newfound love of ancient philosophy. Miller is so funny (in a sarcastic sort of way) and even though he's hard, everyone loves him! I cannot recommend this professor highly enough. :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HPRU1003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

best professor ever. INSANELY INTELLIGENT! hilarious quips. andddddd super hothot

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HPRU1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Miller is the best professor I've had so far. I started the class with no prior philosophy experience, but by the end I felt like I had learned so much. He's really funny and really intelligent. If you do the readings and participate in class, you'll be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INTRO1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVED THIS CLASS!!! You do have to do the readings for every class, but everything is on sparknotes if you take notes it is easy to keep along. Prof. is very funny in a sarcastic way, it makes the class interesting. As long as you stick to whats in the book, papers are fairly easy. reccomend to take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHRU3550
• 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:

He makes you want to drink whiskey and smoke Winston's. Digs what he teaches, defiantly take him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

this guy is a pompus intellectual who babels about nonsense that is not interesting and very inconclusive. he has a thing for attractive girls, hates guys. do not take him, horrible person. evasive in office hours and the whole deal. needs to realize this is a core class that most fine incredibly boring.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHRU1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HORRIBLE TEACHER RUN AWAY!!! His lectures make no sense and his papers are insane. Forget about even trying on the miderm or final he just makes up a grade (normally low).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANCIENTPHILO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy, brilliant, and very funny. I struggled through the entire class and he was always willing to help. It is very difficult, but if it is core, you can't go wrong with him. Very funny and sarcastic. If you don't stay awake in class, he will call you out on it.