Professor: Calvin Normore
Department: Philosophy
College: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PHIL7
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Normore is a competent professor. However, the class I took with him, Philosophy of Mind, was not engaging. I must mention that Normore answered any questions I had and was very patient with others. I do not recommend the class, but perhaps other classes with this professor would be more interesting.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PHIL100B
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I loved prof. Noremore BUT his grading was excessive in relation to how unclear his lectures are and in relation to his lack of OH + email communication. I loved his lectures but they did not link up with the assignments at all. Id love to take him NOT for credit but if you are serious about having a high gpa, avoid him.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PHIL7
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Normore's class was one of the most frustrating and confusing classes I've ever taken. By week 3 more than half the class didn't come to lecture because you gain more by not being there than by listening to his scattered thoughts. He says the same things each lecture and his slides are either just a title or just a block of text.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PHIL100A
- 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:
A truly amazing Professor. He knows what he's talking about and he really knows how to relate it to his students. He's very approachable and fun. I wish he taught more philosophy courses. He does go off on tangents but it is not detrimental to the overall understanding of the materials he records his lectures so you're not required to attend them
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PHILO100B
- 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:
Outstanding professor. I took Phil 100B & Phil 154B with him. Extremely knowledgeable about the topics in his courses. Provides his own, creative examples. Doesn't read off of boring PowerPoint slide shows. Able to keep class interested & doesn't bore the class with monotony. Incorporates good humor into his examples. Highly recommend him!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PHILL100
- 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:
Excellent energy. A bit disorganized but a great communicator. He is passionate about medieval philosophy and it gets passed on. Learned a lot about how similar Descartes and Ibn Sina are.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1111
- 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:
Amazing. Can give a comprehensive history of philosophy in just one lecture.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PHIL100B
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everyone knows Calvin is an amazing philosopher. But as a professor, he sucks. His lectures are ahrd to follow, and he is the most disoprganized man you've ever seen. He didnt answer emails, would never have his lectures ready, went off on tangents, and is not good at lectureing. If you need help, go to office hours-- hes better in that setting.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PHIL0000
- 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:
I had him for a metaphysics class and then took an Independent Study class with him at O.S.U.--of the professors I met there, he seemed to me to be the brightest, most curious and most humble of the pack.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: MIDEV100
- 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:
Prof. Normore is a true genuis. he needs no notes to lecture and has a true love of Philosophy. Atypical of the professors in this major he is completely approachable and is not condesending at all. He loves students and embraces their questions. A WONDERFUL CLASS AND WONDERFUL PROFESSOR!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PHIL100B
- 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:
Brilliant professor. A true genius! Taking his class is an experience that every philosopher should have at least once.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: PHILOSECT
- 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:
He is about the Best Professor any one could have. He is above all, dedicated to his students. He is not easy, but more than willing to give as much help as you need. He has integrity and he is hands down brilliant! A very fair grader. Which is important because many of the TA's are problematic, some are good.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PHIL100B
- 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:
Seriously, just take a class with him. He's awesome. Actually I want to be his friend. He looks like a magical creature.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLITICALPHIL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
awesome prof!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: MEDIEVALPHIL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of those professors that reminds you why you're studying Philosophy. He's a Philosophy god.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: 100B
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PHILOSOPHY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Since its ancient philosophy, probably harder to teach, and Normores idiosyncrasies make it harder to understand. Extremely knowlegeable about subject matter and doesn't need notes to lecture!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: 100B
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You missed out if you don't take at least one class with him.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PHILO101
- 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:
Normore is the best thing that can happen to any student in UCLA!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: 100B
- 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:
best professor in the department. brillant man, the classes i took from him were the best in my college career. very patient, takes time to make sure you understand and entertains your thoughts as well.
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