Emily Carson - McGill University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Emily Carson

Department: Philosophy

College: McGill University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Emily Carson is a great lecturer, and simplifies complex ideas super easily. You'll never leave class confused. Course grading was definitely a little ambiguous but she doesn't mark anything herself so just pray for nice TAs. Overall she provides a really good introduction to philosophy, I highly recommend her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. Really caring and understanding, amazing lectures and discussions, honestly an overall superb professor for an introductory course to philosophy!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sweet, caring, maybe a little lost. For those wondering, PHIL 201 is by far an easier course than this, but this is not difficult. I fell sick and skipped 2 deadlines and she was very considerate and believed me both times. Teaches pretty well if you pay attention. 1 reading a week so not much work. 2 essays,1 peer reviewed,1 TA reviewed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's caring and understanding. Explains fairly well and passionate about her subject. Was my first Phil class and she definitely made me like it even though it was just a random elective of mine. Felt good to have her in the first sem of college since I was so scared- she was so kind.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 18THCENTURY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Emily Carson is the best! Her 17th / 18th century philosophy courses are amazing. She is super knowledgeable and helpful. Tough grader but always fair.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was really difficult taking an intro level course with Emily because she failed to simplify the philosophies being taught so that beginner level philosophy students could understand. If you put in the work and research outside of class you can understand the theories and get an "A" but sad to say the lectures were pointless.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found this class pretty easy as long as you keep up with all of the readings and take good notes during class. That being said, it might be more difficult for someone who has no background in philosophy. The readings themselves are pretty difficult to understand but I found she explains them pretty clearly during class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a super sweet teacher who has decently interesting lectures. She only assigns one reading per week and they're pretty easy to follow. The assignments aren't difficult either. Would definitely recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carson often goes on long rambles, but you can generally pick out what her main points will be. PHIL 200 is a pretty easy course, especially if you have some background in philosophy. However, beware of the Peerceptive platform; Carson relies solely on peer edits for the major term paper, and it can lead to very inconsistent grades.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Accessible outside of class; Inspiring lectures; very nice person. She definitely inspired me with her lectures to further explore philosophy. BTW, the peer editing is really not a good idea.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Many reading materials for this courses but they are not too difficult. No midterm, only a final, two essays and a discussion through mycourses. The grades of discussions will be fully given as long as you join in 5 times. She loves to use peer edit so other students may give you grades for you second paper.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So can't actually rate Carson because our essays are in fact marked by dumb idiot students. Don't know if she's a good teacher cause she loves peer editing! Students get butthurt if you give them a bad grade on their essay so then they evaluate you very low and you lose marks! This system is CORRUPT

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure how I will do in this class since it is graded by TA and fellow students for one of the essays but I can say I enjoy Emily Carson's method of teaching. She seems to be really into her subject and not just after tests and exams. My first time taking philosophy and she made me like it. Seems to be a darling & also tries to make it easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL361
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class! Dr Carson selected the readings to bring out a really interesting theme in 18th century philosophy. There wasn't a ton of reading but you were rewarded for a thorough understanding. DrCarson's lectures were really interesting and helpful. The gradingwas fair, leaning towards easy. Gives useful feedback onessays and in office

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Phil201 is an awesome class!! If you have any interest in thinking about the makeup of the world, take it. The readings are super interesting (if sometimes long & can be dense) and so applicable to real life!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL361
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very lovely, very intelligent and very thorough! loved her lectures

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's such a darling, reminded me of the typical nice lady from cartoons that invites you over to tea and tells you interesting stories. So enthusiastic about her subject and gets excited when you are too. The readings are not easy at all, but it is phil after all so put some time and effort.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very clear lectures, and she is good at explaining philosophical concepts, at least at an introductory level. The grading system is strange and is strongly based on peer review using SWORD.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 361
• 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:

Extremely clear during lectures, unclear how students are evaluated. Not a great experience.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Philo so I got a good grade, but I don't know how clear her lectures were to others. W/out my philo background I might have done a lot worse. She used SWORD, which confused everyone. However notes and lectures were really useful to me for studying for the final. Easy distribution of grades. Forced reading however. She's fairly good.