Graham McAleer - Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Professor: Graham McAleer

Department: Philosophy

College: Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GB700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Graham was one of the best professors I've taken. He's funny, engaging, and extremely smart. I think we wrote 3 papers and those were the only deliverables all semester. The reading can sometimes be dense and hard to follow, but everything was explained during the lectures. I've been recommending him to everyone.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher that makes you think but ultimately wants you to succeed. He's very funny and just such a sweet man

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PL410
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved him! The class itself was not my favorite due to the length and the time of day, but he made it really fun and interesting and was always there for guidance. There are 4 papers and that's the grade you get. Super nice guy!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVED HIM! Business Ethics is such an interesting class that I think everyone should take! Looked forward to going to class everyday and read such cool articles. Assigned reading isn't a lot everyday so it is definitely manageable. Participate in class so you can make sure you are understanding. Tests are written and similar to class discussions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

McAleer is really funny and a great professor. Business ethics is a good course to take to satisfy the ethics core if you take it with him! Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• 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:

Absolutely take this class! If you do the reading that is about ten pages per class and participate every class you will do well. Participation is worth 20% and is based on your thoughts from reading. The tests are not complicated if you pay attention. Dr. McAleer was absolutely great!

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a decent teacher and expresses a passion for what he teaches. However, 20% of the grade depends on participation. If you are naturally quite in class, you should not take it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

GRAHAM IS THE MAN. He focused this class on the fashion industry and had a clear passion for the topic. He used tons of videos and interesting anecdotes to help make his points. Tough grader on exams, but definitely worth taking.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GB700
• 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:

Dr. McAleer had me on the edge of my seat throughout the year. I am actually sorry the class is ending. He is a masterfull teacher and lecturer. Very enjoyable, sound fundamental exposure, enlightening experience. The work was sufficient but not overbearing. He is also a genuinely nice guy. Worth every penny.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PL201
• 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:

Quite Possibly the best teacher I've ever had in my entire life. 1. He ACTUALLY TEACHES! 2.Attendance isn't mandatory, but you want to go because you'll miss stuff. 3. He makes Philosophy really relevant and interesting. 4. The man is just so passionate about philosophy its awesome. I could write a whole essay on how great this guy is as a teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PL201
• 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:

Dr. McAleer has to be one of my favorite professors at Loyola! He makes Philosophy interesting and how it relates to the real world. ( the man even refers to Lady Gaga and Beyonce on the daily basis) Highly Recommend ! Took him for PL 201

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• 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:

Every student should be required to take Dr.McAleer. He is enthusiastic and presents material clearly and concisely so that non-philosophy majors can understand. He relates it to what is actually happening in the real world so one of the most relevant courses you will take! No games. Just 3 exams based on class notes. This guy is the man!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PL333
• 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:

Love Dr. McAleer! He makes the class interesting with his enthusiasm! Def. go see him before papers or tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PL201
• 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:

He's really the best teacher I have ever had... inspired me to become a philosophy major! I definately recommend going to the office hours before every test. And the accent makes him even more awesome... take him!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PL3XX
• 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:

The best professor I've had at Loyola. I would recommend him to anyone. He keeps you interested every class and is very helpful for the exams. Go to the office hours before the test it really helps. 2 types of exams and no papers. Related material to business very well. He is the cutest guy too, the Scottish accent and the wity comments were great

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PL310
• 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:

Best professor I've had for a business ethics class. Related text very well to real life situations in business. Topics get very interesting. Loved his accent. Tests are not bad if you go to his office sessions. He tell you everything you need to know.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PROJOFMOD
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Absolutely loved him!!! one of my fav profs by far... just go to office hours before tests and he'll tell you everything, very interesting and funny... i hated philosophy before his class and it was my fav class that semester def take him if you can in anything

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOPL
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Just awesome. Had a great time in his class, he was challenging, intelligent and helpful. Where else do you get to apply philosophy to real world situations and to popular culture (We watched a number of films). Made me think, and that made me a better student.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

His course on sexual ethics from a Catholic perspective was challenging, interesting, and frustrating. It was a little crazy to hear a professor telling a group of college students (age 20!) that masturbation is a sin. He injected a lot of personal thoughts into his lectures, which I feel unbalanced the course, as he seems to oppose several Vatican II reforms. I would have appreciated a broader reading list than just Augustine and the late pope that takes into account more diverse attitudes towards sex.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUSINESSETHICS
• 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:

Hot! Graham makes going to class worth it. Class discussions are important and interesting. 4 tests, no papers and he's going on vacation for 2 weeks. Couldn't ask for a better teacher.