Ben Slote - Allegheny College, Meadville, PA

Professor: Ben Slote

Department: English

College: Allegheny College, Meadville, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• 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:

Ben's great, but I think he does better with a smaller class because this one only a few people would speak, and then the rest was just lecture. It's pretty easy to get away with not doing the reading, but he's a tough grader on papers, so at least read the thing you're writing about

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110
• 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:

Professor Slote is such a caring professor. I've seen him give many students who did not care a less many chances. He wants everyone to succeed, and gives great feedback on essays. He is always available to talk about essays, ideas, or about questions in general. He notices students who are quiet but thoughtful, and inspires them. He's amazing

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was very helpful, especially as a non english major. Really interested in the topics presented. Mostly class discussion and moderate reading

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FS102
• 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:

One of the greatest professors, actually educators, I have ever had. He really does care about what is teaching, and more importantly, who he is teaching it to. He gives TIME in class for questions, brainstorming, and critique. He is absolutely a wonderful person and one of the best teachers on campus!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• 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:

As an English major I found his class very challenging and very intriguing. Very hard grader but a very sweet man, very intelligent and very helpful. Enjoyed the class throughly.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome! Makes the class interesting

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL203
• 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 Slote is a great guy. However, I hated his American Lit class. Nothing against him, but English+History just really isn't my thing. Overall, I guess he grades pretty easily, because I hardly did any work in that class and got a C+.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• 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:

A nice guy, but can't teach at all. I read the comments saying he was a good prof, yet every class was terrible (incredibly boring). Also he is a harsh grader and doesn't go to all his office hours.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• 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:

Very interesting, thought-provoking class. However, Slote grades everyone like they are going to be English majors. Make sure you participate in class and spend lots of time on the papers, and you should be fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI200
• 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:

He is very intelligent and knows English very well. It can be hard to depict a phrase right down to the word. Word choice is important.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• 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:

you can tell the man is incredibly intelligent. he's also really friendly and easy to talk to. just write something thought-provoking in your papers and youre golden. coming to class really is essential either. and truthfully, he really is adorable (does anyone believe he's 48?! i dont...)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG470
• 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:

The first english class I've actually enjoyed at Allegheny. And also, he's adorable. :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Slote is probably my favorite professor at Allegheny. He's really smart and quite helpful and clear whenever you visit him in office hours.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AFEW
• 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:

If you don't think Ben Slote is one of the best professors on campus, I will fight you. Seriously.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's one of the nicest guys ever and a great teacher- i learned a lot. his expectations are kind of hard to meet, though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him for 200.. it's a prerequisite but he treats it like you're all english majors. He's a harsh grader and expects a lot even if you do not know much about english. He grades impossibly on participation but you do learn a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Got me through college. Get to know this guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, but there isn't much else to say about him. I'm surprised he was the head of the department because everyone else comes across as a lot more educated. Take it for the grade, but not for the experience or knowledge.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely wonderful professor who is easy to learn from and listen to- very helpful in office hours and really easy to talk with. Papers are a little tough, but he makes his expectations clear.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH201
• 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's interesting...the class is basically just one discussion....and he talks a lot...and you're not really sure if what you are saying is correct because sometimes instead of giving you feedback he will just look at you funny. But he's a great guy!