Professor: Jay Van Hook
Department: Philosophy
College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- 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:
Really good teacher, very knowledgable! His lectures are interesting and tests aren't too bad. There is an oral report but it's actually not that bad. Just show up, study, and ask questions.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: MODERNWESTPH
- 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:
Dr. Van Hook is an outstanding professor. Be prepared to come to class. Attendence is taken. However, Dr. Van Hook's jovial teaching style will make you want to come to class. Moderately hard, but worth the effort. An "A" is possible with effort, but the class is worth taking simply because of Dr. Van Hook.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His tests aren't hard at all but there are only two of them. He likes pop quizzes and gets very specific with the questions he asks but they aren't worth very much of your grade anyways. There is also a presentation on either Plato or Rorty.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PHILOFREL
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome guy, very knowledgeable...very open-minded. Takes all kinds of criticism of all the Christian philosophers (if that's not a contradition in terms). Great guy, take him
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Grading system for all his classes is 95% for a full A, which is intimidating but not impossible. His tests weren't hard if you knew the stuff, but quizzes were pretty hard and unannounced. There is an oral report on Plato's the republic. He offered a chance for extra credit.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- 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:
Very interesting! Uses the plus/minus grading scale so an A is a 95%. Take thorough notes and read the material before class b/c he likes pop quizzes. There are 2 tests and a final, plus a Plato presentation. Offered extra credit too. YOU CAN'T MISS CLASS!! Show up, work hard, and you will do well.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: REL3700
- 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:
my favorite class this semester. i didn't even need it for my major... just took it b/c i like the subject. van hook is a peach. write down everything he says, he's very interesting and concise with his teaching. lot's of studying but i got an A. if you nag him he'll give the class extra credit.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PHIOFREL
- 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:
Van Hook is an amazing teacher. He loves to get the class involved. Tests are hard but if you study material youll do fine, plus he throws in a few extra points. Definately take him!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PHILOFREL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
yuck
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: SEVERAL
- 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:
Van Hook is one of the best professors in the philosophy department, real easygoing guy, a jolly fellow if you will. Presents the material very clearly and tests on exactly what he talks about. All his classes are enjoyable
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PHIOFREL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
boooooooo
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010
- 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:
His interest in the subject is contagious. Very engaging prof.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very nice instructor. most classes are lectures, amt of discussion depends on the group. Interesting subject, and he sticks to what each philosopher says w/o including too much of his own opinion. Tests relative to hard material. Overall great class to take - esp if you need an honors class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PHH3460
- 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:
Dr. Van Hook is an amazing professor. I am not a philosophy major, but I continue to take his classes simply because of how enjoyable they are. Very warm, intelligent, gregarious, man. You will look forward to each class. A+. Highly recommend him.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Seriously, worst professor out there! Take class with someone else...ANYONE else! Or, trust me, you'll be sorry.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: PHIXXXX
- 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:
Dr. Van Hook is a gentleman and a scholar. He brings warmth and intelligence to philosophy. For all of those undergraduates interested in Richard Rorty (and I know there are tons!), consult Van Hook. He's arguably the foremost Rortarian in FL. Cheers.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PHIOFREL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A lot to learn in this class! Be prepared, he loves to hear himself talk! Take notes, and you must read handouts (book isnt necessary!) , and you can get an A!! Class would have been a lot more interesting if it wasn't so damn early 3 times a week!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PHI3700
- 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:
Great professor! Loves what he's talking about. I looked forward to taking his class each time. Taken him 3 times so far. Tests are a bit difficult. Three keys to getting a good grade in his class: Go to class, do the readings, take good notes. A+ Prof.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, fun and interesting. Allowed class to discuss things not on syllabus if it pleased them to do so.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: PHI2010H
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
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