Lawrence Schmidt - Hendrix College, Conway, AR

Professor: Lawrence Schmidt

Department: Philosophy

College: Hendrix College, Conway, AR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LBST150
• 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 so adorable and I love the class style of reading, like 10 pages or less, and then he talks about it in class and you just have to listen. He is interesting and funny. My tec is the best one so take it. He always gives short and easy writing assignments. Read and take notes and you will ace your tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schmidt is an okay professor. Don't take him expecting an easy A though. The material can get pretty confusing and he often moves through it really fast. He also is pretty bad about partial credit on tests, so it's SUPER hard to get an A on tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An archetypal professor, Dr. Schmidt is an intensely cerebral and occasionally inscrutable man who has an extremely dry sense of humor. He might bore you to tears in the beginning, but he grows on you and eventually becomes one of your most likeable professors. Quite possibly the most intelligent person on campus.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had him for Journeys. Very smart guy, but didn't hold my attention and wasn't as approachable as I had hoped.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LBST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have Schmidt for Journeys, congrats; a lot of your friends will have far worse situations. He has a great sense of humor and is a very lenient grader. Class discussions aren't exciting, but if you keep your ears open and try to look interested, you'll do fine. Also, he has awesome sweaters. And he'll eventually bring you donuts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Philosophy of Science...doesn't really know science at all, but he's a funny guy and knows the philosophy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL350
• 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:

His dry humor was pretty entertaining and was able to really simplify otherwise complicated material. Attendance is pretty crucial and the tests were easier than expected because he gives very helpful guidelines for studying (basically test questions). Papers were difficult. Wanted specific answers for broader topics.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LBST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Journeys. Nice guy. Pretty funny. Turned in a paper late because I was sick and my computer crashed, still got an A = Very understanding.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Schmidt is extremely intelligent, but it was difficult for me to learn from him because he seemed bored with what he was teaching.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He takes papers seriously, but gives useful commentary. He's lenient about paper length. It is acceptable to write a paper that is either longer or shorter than the assignment, as long as it is a good paper.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Schmidt is a really good professor. His lectures do a great job of clarifying difficult readings. The class was pretty easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Schmidty! Alright teacher, hilarious guy. So dry and witty. He would smoke cigarettes with us after class outside Raney. Bonus: Looks like Ray Manzarek from The Doors.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LBST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Schmidt is a cool and engaging professor, but very demanding. Getting a good grade on the papers he assigns is a tough job. The tests are not too bad, but you definitely have to study hard for them. He definitely will not hold your hand through the material, and he is not always clear in what he wants you to find in the works you read.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENVSCI
• 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:

Interesting class and material; the prof as mentioned in an earlier review is enigmatic and cool.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JOURNEYS
• 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:

Dr. Schmidt didn't seem to have much interest in teaching Journeys. He knew a lot about Plato and whatnot, but there were some subjects (like Christianity) where he just didn't seem to care. His tests, while not easy, are not too hard, and he isn't too strict on grading essays.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great, makes class easy & fun, funny guy, likes chocolate ice cream a lot

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 19THINDIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schmidt is great in 19th c. phil. He's very into it, and explains the material well. Yeah, lots of Hegel at first, but don't worry Marx is up next. Phil. of India, however was one of the most uninteresting classes I've had. There was no discussion, and even Schmidt looked bored throughout class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 19THCENT
• 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:

He is well-versed in German philosophy. Prepare for a torrent of Hegel and Marx.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL350
• 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:

knows his stuff, although i've noticed he seems to wear this yellow shirt alot. . .

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

the man should not teach literature. 'nuff said.