Denis Sullivan - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Denis Sullivan

Department: Philosophy

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My biggest complaint is that Professor Sullivan's handwriting resembles that of a 5-year-old. It's also left pretty unclear what will be on tests. But he is very open to being challenged and having philosophical discussions with his students. If people in your class participate, the discussions can be very entertaining. He is a nice and funny guy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI2200
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

absolutely terrible, STAY AWAY!!! 3 Exams and One paper, all 25 percent, and the paper is an auto 100 if done correctly, YET the class is still hard.... handwriting is TERRIBLEEE, tests are HARD, he goes off topic all the time and forgets what we covered the prior class. STAY AWAY! Hes funny and cool guy, but come on.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• 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:

He seemed like a nice old man at first, but he is a hard grader. His handwriting is absolutely HORRIBLE, he does not give good notes. His guidelines are vague when he assigns papers, and then criticizes you for not having what he wanted. His tests are also hard, he tells you things that will be on it, and then the test is completely different.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sullivan is a great philosophy teacher. There are 3 exams, and one paper. Everything is worth 25%. All exams are open-booked, so write your notes in your book. The paper is used as a grade inflation device. Pay attention and you'll get an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is honestly one of the best professors for philosophy in St. Johns. He tells you a word for word explanation of the material that will be on the exam, so there is no analyzing on your own. Three exams overall and one easy five page paper.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the class itself is easy, but the tests can be hard if you aren't comfortable. we had 2 tests and a final. Nice guy, the grading system is good. I failed the first test with a 54, and that is the only grade we had for midterms and I had a b- in the class.. he curves the tests. tests are harder than they should be, you have to understand the topic.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1000C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HE IS THE EASIEST AND BEST PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR AT ST JOHNS. SUPER SUPER EASY A. You can't fail this class even if you try. He does expect you to come to class and calls on random people, but he's very cool, chill, and caring. No homework ever. 2 tests, one final. One paper which was SOOOO easy, 5 pages double spaced dialogue based on what we read.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HON1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

We had two papers and a midterm and final. I din not do well on the midterm but he allowed a retake and my paper grades seemed to make up for it because I got an A at the end. As long as you take good notes you will do fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI2200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor, though at tough grader, he offers his office hours, and provides any help needed when in help!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he made the class really easy for us. he explains everything we read in detail and goes over it a bunch of times, every test and the final is open book, one term paper that you get a 100 on if you hand it in, what more can you really ask for in a philosophy class. he's a hard grader but you can argue and get credit for your answers

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's such a sweet old guy, but I hated and dreaded his class. He often goes off on tangents, whispers to himself when explaining stuff, terrible handwriting, and he confuses you even more when asking questions. I would answer his questions and he'll tell me I'm wrong, but when someone else rewords the same answer, he says they're right. DONT TAKE!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this guys is the worst professor I've ever had. he makes absolute no sense in his lectures he answers your questions with a question and makes you even more confused than you originally were. very confusing grader. his handwriting is terrible and expects you to be able to read it and gets annoyed when you can't understand his notes. PLSE DONT TAKE

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nothing special. Text books are required and will call you out during class and make you participate at random or when he feels.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1000C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found Dr. Sullivan inspiring. I am very glad I had him as a professor, as long as you put effort in and he sees that, class is a breeze.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI2200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty average teacher. Nice guy but he makes his tests super confusing for no reason. Everything thats on the tests is taught in class so you cant skip class. If you are willing to put in work you can get an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had a good time in Dr. Sullivan's class. Really you just have to show up and take good notes to do well on papers and tests. The material is interesting but can be somewhat confusing at times. He is great at explaining things so you will come to understand the material pretty well. Would recommend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he's talking about but thinks we know the same so he just talks at us and expects us to know everything. His grading system is the stupidest thing ever! The whole semester I knew I was doing horribly but he always said I was doing well - final grade was a C which is far from well. Honestly, just stay away and don't take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HON1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No test or quizzes until midterms or finals. Only two papers. The downfall is that there aren't any ways to make up your grade besides the midterm and final, so you have to put in work into your papers. Attend class and pay attention to his lectures, take notes and you should be fine

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can not legibly read anything he writes for notes, and nothing really will ever make sense.. tests are extra difficult for no reason considering he is such a calm sweet old guy. Difficult to get an A, or a B even. Dont take unless you already know a lot about philosophy. Textbooks are needed!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are a mess. He always goes off tangents and talks about nonsense. He literally read Plato's Dialogues to you and give you sloppy notes on the board. Notes that no one can read and you have to ask him constantly to translate. His tests are full of errors. Make sure you are taking notes from day oen in the book and your notebook.