Frances Howard-Snyder - Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Professor: Frances Howard-Snyder

Department: Philosophy

College: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was chill. Talked the whole class time, gave you test questions and answers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor Philosophy of Religion was a VERY interesting class. Get ready to think and get your head around huge concepts, Howard-Snyder is very nice and willing to help you along the way. completely lecture driven. No Powerpoint, she talks while writing on the whiteboard which works well with her style of teaching. No Homework, Easy class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Frances is a very kind professor who cares about her students. She knows what she's doing, and never hesitates to pause class to help someone gain further understanding.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Just do not take this class. I thought it would be interesting but its just pointless. Find something more interesting to take. The teachers lectures are so boring and not helpful at all. I probably taught myself more from YouTube videos than what I actually learned in class. The only good thing is shes an easy grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her voice is nice but her lectures are a bit challenging to focus on. Grade is based on reading quizzes and the midterm/final. Go in with caffeine try to ask good questions, if you participate the class will be a lot better.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My least favorite professor I've had yet. Only about four things are graded in the whole class. Lectures are very dry and she isn't always open to other student's opinions if she doesn't agree with them. I studied hard for the midterm and final which are essays and got a B+ and A- on them- she grades very harsh even though this is an intro class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A as long as you go to class, take notes, and do some studying for the written exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL360
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Although there are nightly readings, they are interesting and fun. Random pop quizzes to go with those readings so you have to read! Only 2 exams with plenty of review to pass them. she is very quiet and hard to hear sometimes but sit close to the front and there will not be a problem! Good class!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's so sad that she teaches most ethics classes. Such an interesting topic wasted on an unhelpful and lazy teacher. She shows a lot of useless YouTube videos since she is probably aware she has zero presence and can't project her voice to a loud enough decibel for humans to discern. She is the one disappointing part of the philosophy department.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am currently in her Philosophy 112 class & I find it very hard to stay focused. I can barely understand her because she speaks so soft, but from what I do hear, it's very repetitive. I thought this class would be interesting, but all it makes me want to do is sleep. I suggest taking from another professor if you choose to take this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL320420
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

To be honest, her lecture are dull, and she doesn't do too great a job explaining the material. Having said that, she's more than willing to help you out during office hours, where you can ask specific questions. This makes her material a lot clearer. Additionally, she's an easy grader which makes up for her lack of clarity.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IS400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED Frances! She is absolutely brilliant and is well established within her field of study- so all of the negative comments saying she knows nothing are totally inaccurate and should be ignored. Her lectures/lecture style are a little different, but she bends over backwards to help students in office hours. She was one of my favorites for sure!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyone hates her, but I honestly enjoyed having her as a teacher. The lectures aren't too dull, and reading the textbook helps a lot. Once she saw that I showed an interest in doing well in the class, she helped me out when I asked her questions and was kind. Not the best, but not the worst like everyone makes her out to be.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's honestly just a nightmare. Her favorite thing to do is listen to herself talk. She doesn't really care about us learning, just that we listen to her talk. On the plus side she's a really easy grader. That's about it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL113
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I have taken, didn't cover religion in a philosophy of religion class. Very unclear of what she expected, and seemed like she had no idea what she was teaching.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Snyder was terrible, the worst class I have ever taken. I had to go to every class because within the exams you must regurgitate what she says in class back to her in order to pass. I never opened the book and I passed but, this class felt like the biggest waste of both time and money :( I would NEVER recommend it to anyone. Worst prof EVER.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Boring Lectures

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure to attend class because what she rights in the board is important. And she adds stories and emphasizes what's important.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I was skeptical of taking a philosophy class, but was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Very little homework, easy grader, and overall an interesting class. If you come to class and engage in class discussions it should be an easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this as a GUR. Only two tests and they are essay questions, but she gives you the questions ahead of time so no surprises. And if you have questions about them ahead of time, she will help you. Very boring class though and as easy as it sounds.