Charles Johnson - Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

Professor: Charles Johnson

Department: Philosophy

College: Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you like to skip class I would advise against this course with Professor Johnson. The reading is really supplemental to his lectures. You most likely will find it difficult to pass quizzes and exams without his lectures and the notes you take. If however you are an attentive and interested student, take him! I really enjoyed the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor! If you are someone who wants an easy humanities course, this is not the teacher for you. However, I learned so much from this course and was always laughing during his classes. You may have to work for your grade, but you will take valuable skills out of this class. Make sure you're extremely specific on tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

took him winter 2017. one of the best. 4 exams but the study guide is IDENTICAL to the exam (vocab + essays). 6 quizzes based off of either his lectures or the textbook. drops 1 exam and 3 quizzes. be SUPER specific on exam and quiz, he will mark points down if you aren't. asks everyone how they are as he takes attendance. arrogant in a funny way.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Prof. Johnson's class. He is well knowledgable and keeps things interesting but, if you are looking for a really easy A + this is not it. You must show up, stay attentive during class discussion, and take detailed notes. You study almost entirely off of your own notes for quizzes and exams. I recommend him if you want to learn!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He grades harshly. You have to come to class and take notes on EVERYTHING. If you read the assigned reading, you wouldn't get a good grade on the exam because he tests you on stuff he talks about in class ONLY. His office hours aren't very useful, he will only tiptoe around your questions. So, make sure you write down everything he says in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super passionate about the subject and has a good sense of humor. 4 tests, one dropped and 7-10 unannounced quizzes, 3 dropped. Just come to class, take good notes and go to his office hours if u have questions. He hasn't killed a student YET for asking a question

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHL250
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Johnson is a true gem. WCC is lucky to have him - honestly, I'm not sure how another school hasn't wooed him yet. He's intense, but because he's passionate about the topic and actually cares about you learning the material. Lectures are more like conversations, and he's always available for help. Take him if you can!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Johnson is a very nice teacher, however he does joke a lot (sometimes not pertaining to the subject). He is very knowledgeable about what he teaches. No prior knowledge is needed, but I suggest you pay close attention and take good notes. I hardly ever used my book (I preferred the internet). Exam reviews are identical to the actual exam.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures covers everything needed for this class. Accidentally purchased the wrong book but it wasn't needed. Make sure to listen to full lecture! Don't miss any discussion board as there is only 3 exams for 75% of grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very interesting professor and very nice. You must do the readings, come to every lecture, and understand the material in order for you to get a good grade. He's a tough grader for the exams, but if you put in the work you will learn ALOT from him. :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's such an amazing professor; eager and willing to help! Early classes weren't dreadful at all because he was had so much pep (along with knowledge on the subject). Reviews are exactly what to expect on the test. However, he's a specific grader-- so make sure you cover all that you learned from him (not the book!). 100% recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHL250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Johnson is an amazing instructor! He's really passionate about the material and makes it fun for those of us who are not so passionate. The material is extremely boring but Johnson actually makes it fun and quite easy if you go to class and take notes! Four tests, drop your lowest score. Lets you use note cards for exams - saved my grade for sure!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a passion for the subject and is a funny guy. Kind of arrogant but in a light-humored way. Sometimes his quizzes are announced the class before and sometimes they come out of nowhere. The quizzes are easy for the most part but his tests are graded a lot harder. The test review is always the same as the test but they are not easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Johnson is a really nice guy, and always asks everyone how they're doing. There will be pop quizzes, though- almost weekly. He is a tough grader, and if you don't give answers exactly how he has worded them in lecture, he'll deduct points. So if you have a good memory I wouldn't worry so much. If not, you could be in trouble

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Charles Johnson is a great teacher. But he is also an illusion.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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:

Great professor. Very knowledgeable on the subject and very passionate. Be sure to buy the text book. You need to do the readings every night to pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class! Johnson is really passionate about what he teaches and he knows so much! I learned a lot and he's pretty entertaining. Hardly any homework, just study because the class is mostly lecture.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL101150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and very helpful. He makes everything very clear and will literally repeat himself 7 times to people to make sure.( I recorded the lectures) Annoyed me but his patience is fantastic. Best professor at wcc, will continue to talk to him as long as I attend school there. Anyone who doesn't like him doesn't pay attention.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very interesting prof, he is scattered. i took his one day a week class so i may have a different experience than a traditional class student. Read the book, if you even want to survive. Also think deeper about the topic, he wants deep philosophical. thinking.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUM145PHL250101
• 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:

Good teacher. Lots of enthusiasm. Really helpful.