Oscar Clemotte - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Oscar Clemotte

Department: Philosophy

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Oscar is a very engaging man and his classes are always interesting. I did learn a lot. However, he is VERY antifeminist, pro-life, and anything the environment? ANTI. His religion is FACT and there is no question that other view points/beliefs are completely false in his eyes. Agree with him or get out.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's wonderful! He was friendly, patient with me since this was my first social science course, he makes philosophy interesting, he challenges opinions in a nice way and encourages us to debate with him. Reading the textbook is very important to keep up with him in class, so make sure to go each class so you don't miss anything!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Oscar is such a genuine guy. Passionate about philosophy and a fair marker. He can come off a little bit intimidating, but he's all bark and no bite. 100% recommend his ethics class. You'll feel like a better person after taking it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I generally enjoy the man. I think hes a fantastic intellect, and i love his lectures. The guy has passion and he makes it easy to pay attention. I think you have to show up and be ready to argue. He'll challange you on your beliefs and it can come off as a bit standoffish. Passionate and intense, but a lot of fun

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Extremely high integrity. Wants you to succeed. Grades fairly with detailed explanations for each mark on exam. Has committed religious, social, and political views; he feels he is minority in predominantly liberal environment. But he grades on strength of argument, not on whether you agree with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oscar is hilarious and relatable and really knows his material. He is great at starting discussions even if they may wander a bit off topic and his tests are very fair/easy if you do your reading.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Oscar's lectures are really amazing. He is very personable and knows a lot about his field, but answering his questions in class can be intimidating. You can't slack off in his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor in general. Make sure to do your reading though

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, absolutely he has opinions but who doesn't? He wants you to do well and is always ready to give extra help. University is about healthy debate, if you have an opposite opinion and write about it well, you will get a good mark. He will debate you but it is only ever respectful and contemplative.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher just make sure to do questions before class. Lots of fun discussions!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very aggressive, comes after people with opinions different from his own. His religious beliefs take up a lot of the class. Treats his opinions like fact. Wouldn't recommend at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Oscar is an engaging lecturer but, as others have said, he has some controversial views and it's best not to challenge them.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL363
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! He is very passionate and really cares about his students

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Oscar. He's insanely passionate about what he teaches and is a very fair grader. I love the way he formats tests. He gives a pool a of questions before tests and then an option of questions on the test. He really wants his students to be successful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I felt this class was all over the map and I never knew what was going on or what I should be doing. I also felt it was a lot harder than it should have been for an introductory philosophy class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, passionate about what he teaches, and very knowledgeable. Good class environment as he likes to provoke discussion.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Would 110% recommend taking any of Oscar's classes. They are fairly easy, hardly any homework (if any) and prepares you well for the tests. He make the lectures VERY interesting and entertaining, making me laugh (hard) pretty much every class. A class you actually look forward to every week.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The other comments about Oscar's religion are a bit off. I certainly don't agree with his religious beliefs, but I don't feel like this ever hindered me in the course at all. Oscar is a passionate man and it is obvious how much he cares about the success of his students. I greatly enjoyed his 100 level courses.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• 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:

Spent the class trying to force his religion down our throats. Would be rude and make you feel stupid if you even tried to give a point of view about anything he disagreed with. He also likes to make general comments about how "we all know abortion is bad" and then wont let you talk if you try to disagree. Isn't philosophy about open minds???

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL112
• 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:

Oscar is very passionate and obviously loved what he teaches. He is always happy to help you understand concepts and encourages students to visit him during his office hours. He can be very stubborn, however, and does not like to have his beliefs challenged. Over all, I enjoyed Oscar as a professor.