Joseph Campisi - Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Professor: Joseph Campisi

Department: Philosophy

College: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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 a fantastic professor. He gives out a lot of reading assignments, but nothing that's not manageable. He grades them on completion and his lectures are based on the readings. He gives out 2 papers based on the readings. He also only has 2 exams that are based on the readings. Easy to pass the class if you put the work in.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Campisi was one my favorite teachers ever. I had him for FYS and our topic was philosophy of food. His class was always really fun and interesting to go to. He is a great teacher and knows that he's talking about. He's also really good person in general.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL212L
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just weekly reading assignments during the year but his big assignments are difficult and tedious. He is a tough grader but will help you a bit during and outside of class. Pretty easy to get a B, almost impossible to get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made learning about the philosophy of food super fun and interesting, sometimes he brought in food and had us do tasting / smelling experiments. It was a really fun class for a FYS.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Campisi is funny, intellectual, and makes class worth going to. The reading assignments weren't too hard and his reviews for the midterm and final were extremely helpful. Two 7-page papers, including a book report, and an in-class debate are also included in the course. Overall an interesting class and an effective teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HONR200
• 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:

Campisi is The Man. Take his class because he is one of a kind at Marist. I'm imagining his Intro Philosophy or regular Ethics classes are easier than his Honors Ethics, but even this honors class wasn't too bad. Any extra work is offset by his great personality and you'll actually like going to his class even though the subjects may suck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Overall easy class. Crazy guy but compares things to understandable and relatable topics to make it easier. Homework are based on readings and usually consist of just a few questions. Midterm and Final, and two papers that are very doable and will proofread and edit for you if hand it in early. One of my favorite classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101OTHER
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! I've had this professor for two semesters and he is just great. There is a lot of reading for each course I've taken which may be a done side, but he does a great job of clarifying the material. Great personality, and easy to get a long with. Makes learning the subject interesting an informative. Definitely a great professor!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Campisi is a GREAT teacher. He loves what he's teaching and he's very clear. He's a really funny guy and al all-around great person. Not a lot of work, but enough that you actually learn something. Great intro class. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is very quarky. he can be funny and is excellent when it comes to explaining the philosophy. The text can be hard to understand, but that's philososphy. He only gives out 2 papers, both not that bad.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is interesting, and I found the readings interesting, but difficult. His class is fun, and after class discussions the readings will make perfect sense. Homework given after almost every class but it is easy. Mid-Term, Final, and 1 quiz are the only tests given. 2 Essays are , be warned he is a difficult grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL392
• 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:

This class was not bad at all and it was interesting, even though the readings were hard to understand, but once he went over them in class, it was easier to understand. I liked his grading system. The essay was not that bad and the good part is that we can choose what we want to write about. He's very nice, but sometimes his humor is in bad taste

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL392
• 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:

There were a few questions to answer from the readings that were due before every class, but luckily, he gave full credit for them since the readings were hard to understand. They were easier to understand once he went over it in class. There was a midterm, final, and an essay which was around 10 pages, but we got to pick our topics which is good

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Great teacher, really funny and helps you stay awake for an 8am. Works with you on essays... gives helpful feedback & if you work with him you'll get a good grade. Philosophy is confusing, but he makes the readings so understandable in class. 1 quiz, midterm, final, 2 papers. Take the class you won't regret it!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Im telling you, take campisi! his homeworks are hard reads but he literally told me that if you do them you get a 20/20. You dont een have to understand what youre reading because the next class he literally makes it all crystal clear! mid term kinda dfficult, just study and ask questions before hand, and 2 essays are long, 6 pages.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Campisi is awesome. I had absolutely no interest in philosophy before I took his class, and now I love it. He keeps the class very interesting and he is hilarious. He isn't the easiest grader but you will learn a lot in the class and be glad you had him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I found the class to be very difficult, but he was a good teacher. I don't know whether he's just a hard grader or I have no skills in the subject, but I struggled..

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Campisi is a nice guy...the class is such a drag though. He tries to make it interesting and tells a lot of jokes. He grades REALLY hard on papers and exams so make sure you write as much detail and understanding of the material as possible.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL392
• 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:

Campisi is an awesome professor. He is funny, energetic, and pretty brilliant. Difficult reading assignments can become crystal clear in class once he explains them and comes up with analogies. The exams and paper are pretty challenging, though, and there is a lot of reading to do.