Robert Pepper-Smith - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Robert Pepper-Smith

Department: Religious Studies

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing! Awkwardly funny. It is not an easy class, but if you show up and participate you'll do well. Would 100% take a class with him again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL431
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Robert brings cutting-edge philosophical issues such as anthropogenic warming and global justice into the classroom. He is progressive, passionate and dedicated to the content. Class structure is highly organized. Extensive reviews before exams. Class includes group work and presentations.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL331
• 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:

Loved his class! Because this was a heath care ethics class and I am in nursing I found the class very focused on what I needed to learn about and what would apply to me in real life situations. There were minimal readings prior to class with lots of on class discussions so be prepared to participate!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Robert is an entertaining lecturer at times, I found his grading criteria extremely unclear. Even when approached personally, Robert's grading criteria remained a mystery to me. He seemed to operate off the basis that 100% was impossible. It's easy to get an A- in Robert's classes, but anything higher is almost unattainable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHL111
• 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:

I had never taken a Philosophy class before, its harder than I thought!! So thankful to get such an amazing prof. Favorite prof at VIU by far.. wish he taught business. We could use more teachers you. Thanks Robert!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL240
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Robert is a magnificent teacher, very knowledgeable, and fair. His class has a great impact on my life. One of my best teacher ever.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Robert is an amazing person. He's cheerful, engaging, and can explain anything in an amicable way. I think if I had to do what essentially amounted to word-math with any other professor, I would have flopped, but Robert made it work. Just an overall amazing person. :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL260
• 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:

Fantastic professor. Funny, amicable. Lectures laid out in a logical fashion. Discussions are actually structured to be helpful. Incredible professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

Robert is a very inspiring professor. He is obviously passionate about the courses he teaches and a great human being. Seriously, he makes you think, to look at the world in the ways you never thought before. It was a great experience being in his classes. I learned so much from him. If I had more time in VIU, I would take his class every semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

Great prof! If you need help, ask. He is supper approachable and will help anyone who takes the time to ask. His lectures are great, and always leave you thinking...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL241
• 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:

love Robert!! "the function of a bunny is flourishing as an urban rabbit, be a really good rabbit.." lol I can sit in his class and listen to him talk forever. P.S. love his sparkling eyes!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

Great teacher, I recommend him 100% He is genius!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

Very good teacher. Helpful, clear, open to any questions, very positive, and passionate!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILO100
• 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:

Great teacher. Has an extreme passion for teaching. He wants his students to succeed and prosper, and is very good at getting them there.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• 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:

great

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

I highly recommend Pepper-Smith!! One of the best professors at VIU! He's patient, helpful, and he can explain philosophy in a clear, objective manner.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

Truly one of Malaspina's greatest assets. Other profs should take notes from him on how to be a good teacher. An AMAZING man, passionate about the subject, will entertain any idea and never make you feel stupid. Excellent solicitor of classroom discussion. I literally never talk in class but I am one of the main contributors in his!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL449
• 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 man changed my life.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Ive taken 2 classes with Robert in my 4 years and he's got to be my fav prof. He is passionate about the material and very brilliant. We had open book tests and very fair marking.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL331
• 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:

Excellent Professor! Cant wait to take more with him! He is very knowledgable, and wants to see you succeed, so he will help you in any way he can! DEFINITEYL RECOMMEND!! :-)