Jeffrey McConnell - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Professor: Jeffrey McConnell

Department: Philosophy

College: Tufts University, Medford, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good guy. Not too tough on grading, and goes veryyyy in detail on his explanations. Disorganized and messy handwriting on board, but he's smart and we talk a lot in class. Resting tough guy face but he's a nice guy! Enjoyed his class. One time I wrote the wrong essay and he only penalized me with w B+.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He REALLY knows his stuff. Very very approachable and willing to help. His class made me want to major in phil! He keeps it very discussion-based which is important for everyone to be engaged. Great class overall and a patient professor who cares!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Unexpectedly, I had a great time in Phil1. I am neither interested in Philosophy, nor a good writer. Still, I enjoyed professor's McConnel's class. He is an easy grader and always willing to help. The class discussions were always interesting. However, you might find yourself spacing out. He is disorganized, so don't take his class if you hate that

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• 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:

Dr. McConnell is a hilarious professor. His classes can be a bit boring but he makes you think. His grading does not always make sense, but he definitely helps you become a better writer. He is more than willing to meet with students whenever. I definitely suggest this class for anyone looking for a fun, intellectual class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHILO001
• 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:

One of the most thought provoking classes I have ever taken. Prof McConnell is not the most interesting teacher but by the time you leave the class, you're sure to be a better writer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• 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:

This class grew on me as the semester went on. Prof. McConnell knows the material well, poses thought-provoking questions, and creates a platform for insightful discussion. While he can ramble on, and he isn't great at expressing his enthusiasm, the passion is there. His comments on papers were VERY detailed and helpful. My writing def. improved.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

this professor is really interested in the material but pretty monotone; sometimes i wanted to fall asleep in class! his essay topics are pretty broad but i stopped taking notes because they didn't apply to the topics. he loves what he teaches but has a hard time sharing that with the students. this class is NOT discussion based, which was sad.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

very knowledgable and well versed on his sujbect matter. His lectures can ramble and sometimes he takes 2 hours to say what could be said in 30 minutes. Overall good instructor, you will learn a lot if you apply yourself and follow his clear instructions. very helpful when you ask for help or clarification

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL104
• 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:

I took Intro to Philosophy with Prof. McConnell. His lectures stimulate interesting conversation. He is smart and knowledgeable of the material. Whether I felt like I aced a paper or failed it, I got a B. Don't get on his bad side. When you ask for help or clarification, he is VERY helpful. His paper prompts can be unclear and vague.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• 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:

I had him for intro to philosophy and it was probably the most mentally stimulating class I've taken. He is great at promoting thought on the readings while guiding class discussion and interpretation. He's a really smart guy and class was very interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The guy is a total scatterbrain, he lost several of my assignments. He mostly follows directly from the readings but the prompts for the papers are often vague, confusing, or just poorly written/worded. Overall, he has a very dry and far from engaging speaking style. I would NOT recommend taking this class with this guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I never missed a class because I loved them so much. If you do miss a class, you miss a lot of info though. He is wonderful at carefully going over the readings. He grades unpredictably at times, but he allows rewrites. He's very smart and totally nuts. If you don't mind a little disorganization, you will have some laughs and learn a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Stay away from McConnell. His classes are dry, his voice monotone, and his readings tedious. There is not too much work and he is an easy grader, however it's still not worth it. He's v vague in his assignment descriptions and seems to grade many papers without reading them. Even films did not make this class any more enjoyable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're going to ask us to supply you with stamps and envelopes as a pre-requisite to passing your course then for God sakes man, at least mail us the darn final exams sooner than 4 months after they were initially turned in. Seriously, get it together dude.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL0052
• 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:

I took Aesthetics with Prof. McConnell. I loved the class, I thought he was a great teacher. He was extremely passionate about the subject that he taught and that more than made up for any eccentricities he may have had. His class opened my mind in many ways. He may be uncoventional, but he is a wonderful teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILFILM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy lost my papers, and gave me an incomplete for the semester due to his mistake.... also very bias in his opnions - caused a lot of stress for no reason and didn't learn much from him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL123
• 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:

He's a pretty good teacher and allows a ton of personal interpretation on papers. Only two assignments during the semester! Only bad thing was that I took his earliest class and fell asleep a few times in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• 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

Comment:

Great guy, but do need to be more organized, and regulate the class discussions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• 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

Comment:

boring and disorganized. took a long time to return papers and hand out assignments. monotone, but involves the class in discussions. however, he should monitor them better because the class gets out of hand.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very willing to help, but not a great lecturer. Lacks classroom pressence. Overall a good guy, but not a great professor