Luis Navia - New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY

Professor: Luis Navia

Department: Philosophy

College: New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ICPH302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome guy, not so awesome professor. Not one of his classes were longer than 30 minutes. When he cancelled, he didnt send out an email so you would show up to a sign saying no class. He assigns about three papers and gives you plenty of time to do them. I didn't hand in one paper and didn't study for the final and got a B.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ICPH302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of the best professors at NYIT. He doesn't give that many test, papers here and there. Participation is a must he loves his students to be involved. Very sweet old man and very smart as well. Would take his class again! Recommend him for sure

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ICPH302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands-down the most enjoyable class at NYIT. This wonderful old man tells stories about Socrates for an hour at a time, twice a week. Occasionally you have to write a brief essay, or take a written test. He wrote the textbook so if you read it in his voice, it's just so much better.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Definitely a wise man. Show up for class & participate in the discussions. Gets off topic sometimes but otherwise a genuinely very nice man!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 05101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr Navia is the real thing. He taught me in 03 and 05. After class i would walk with him to his office and talk about the condition of the world. OOOOOOOOOOOOOO great Navia

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing guy. I always showed up 10 mins late to every single class and he never got mad. In fact he got used to it :D...If you read the book and pay attention for 25% of the class you're guaranteed an A. I studied for one of his tests on the bus...Got a 95. That's how easy they are. Nice and funny guy too. You'll love him

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher , hes pretty funny but his ; lectures are long and boring. If you read the book and answer questions in class and your good as long as he knows your name and likes you you'll pass

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy was an amazing teacher. I knew nothing about philosophy but still somehow got an A. All you have to do is get him to learn your name by talking with him after class and your good for the whole semester. Would recommend him to anyone. I only answered half the questions on the final but still got an A! This dude rocks!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy, make sure he knows your name and you get an A. if you get like an 80 or higher on the 1st test then your fine. Skim through the book.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Navia is really great. One of the most knowlegeable at NYIT. Go to class. Participate. Do OK on the test. And easy A. His lectures are interesting and eye-opening. Overall, a fun and easy class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet man. Goes off topic a lot though. His tests are very hard unless you read his books thoroughly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The sexiest man alive. Sometimes, he'll put you to sleep. Sometimes, he'll give the exact same lecture he gave last class. Sometimes, his pearls of wisdom help change your life. Listen, take notes, memorize the glossary & ***talk to him after class***. If he knows you by name, you'll get an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

Nice guy, but multiple choice tests were hard. A lot of reading, but do the reading and you'll be OK.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Makes the class as hard as possible. Wrote the textbook and forces you to read hundreds of pages a semester. Not worth taking.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

very sweet man! very wise, you will like him. goes very off topic when lecturing, but he gets his point across. do the reading and you will do fine. tests are essays and very easy to get an A on. just read and you will do fine! definately take him!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1O1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the wisest men I've met in my life. Don't leave NYIT without having him as a professor. He is extremely kind and a great teacher (but if you're tired and don't care about philosophy, you're gonna fall asleep). Make sure to talk to him after class about philosophy and he'll favor you. Great man, great professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have ever had in my entire school life. He is close to the ideal teacher. Hes brilliant, enlightening and extremely helpful. Some may fall asleep in class because he loves to talk, but theres so much to say. He is probably the wisest man I have ever met. He is one of those famous teachers at this school you pay to get.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is so easy man. Don't pay attention in class. Just find someone who has last year's test and just study that. He never changes his tests even though he says he will. The guy is all talk. Don't take anything he says seriously. Navia is the man!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is a very nice man and can be funny at times. But he will put u to sleep, guaranteed. Make sure u stock up on coffee and get a good night sleep cuz he can be very monotone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is cool but I don't enjoy his accent. Sometimes he is har dto understans but he is very funny, and the class goes by quickly. overall a good teacher