David Cernic - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Professor: David Cernic

Department: Philosophy

College: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Phil 121 with him back in the mid-70's, an EXTREMELY "popular" Phil course when I was at Hofstra in the late '70's. Course was "Philosophy of Love", and I will NEVER forget it. NOT because of what I learned about love, per se, but more about how the course taught me to THINK and CONSIDER.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I agree with all the comments. Dr. Cernic was the best and most dynamic teacher at Hofstra -- anybody know where he is today? I had him from 1982-1986. He has inspired my teaching today as a professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILO01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I graduated from Hofstra University 27 years ago. I took a philosophy course with Dr. Cernic out of interest in the subject and was so impressed with his knowledge and teaching style that I took every one of his courses. He is dynamic, incredible, and awesome! The best teacher I have ever had. To be remebered for the rest of my life!!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHILO01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I graduated 25 years ago and all that I learned with Dr. Cernic is still valuable and relevant. I hope he's still teaching. He taught the class how to think. Yes, how to think.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

AMAZING! If he is still there, take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

AWESOME CLASS. By far, the best one I ever took at Hofstra. Thanks, Dr. Cernic.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing! He is one of the best teachers at Hofstra. The difference between Cernic and other teachers is that he actually understands the art and method of teaching. He is truly facinating

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want a teacher in the truest sense, who actually cares enough about what he's doing to not let you just pass through, Mr. Cernic is the one. A gentelman and a scholar! He is the reason one goes to college.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A good teacher is one that can help you learn things on your own. For that, Cernic is a master. He gives you the tools and says=, "go". I never thought I would learn so much from someone that really never taught me anything specific.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class years ago but he is the biggest jerk around. I would have been better off never showing up to class i failed anyways and he felt we should be happy to get Fs because we can come back to learn more.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The worst class I've ever taken. He is actually cruel.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nothing special about him. Not interesting at all. Somehow I always came out of that class feeling very depressed (?) Very old-fashioned.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the greatest classes I took at Hofstra (Philosophy of Love). A passionate professor & great lecturer. He's a tough grader, but well worth it. I liked his disciplined style and no excuses attitude: a model for anyone to live by. Prof. Cernic: I wish you were still teaching at Hofstra. '02 alum

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guys idea of a "quiz" is 25 short answers in a 55 minute class. Then he tried 2 tell us that 2 mins per question was enough time. Not when you have 2 think then write a paragraph per ? Overall his class is interesting, its just hard 2 g

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Found him interesting, insightful, but something about him left a bad taste in my mouth. Could be the arrogance/attendance policy(Commuting in the snow is difficult!!!). Also, never points out passages in the text. Who square dances still???

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had taken every course Dr. Cernic taught when I was at Hofstra. More than any other prof, he made me really think. Thank you for Teillhard de Chardin, Franz Buber, and Gabriel Marcel...I still think about that course. (alumni-75)

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Knows his subject. DON'T BE LATE TO CLASS!!! I truly enjoyed his class. He makes you think!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Philosophy of Love with him in 1978. Course changed my life entirely for the better...Rich Germaine, Class of '78

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought this guy was retiring years ago? He's still around? O well, take him if you want to lower your GPA