Karin Brown - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Karin Brown

Department: Philosophy

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL61
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had her for Moral Issues and the class was kind of boring. There was not really any direct text readings and the textbook was heavily biased and bland. Professor Brown cared about her student learning but her lectures were biased and sometimes misinformed. If you want a leftist liberal professor that will agree with you, she's the one to take.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors while here at state. Class is based on readings, so if you read and go to class you should get an A. Easy class but Professor Brown really makes you think.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just like everyone said, easy A! Very sweet and fun to talk to. She makes you more open-minded and gives you advice on how to be a better person. (:

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Karin Brown is a wonderful professor. I came into this class not interesting in philosophy, but the way she teaches will make anyone want to become a philosophy major. She has a high pitched voice as she gets more intense with her lecture, which can get annoying at times. If she's available during registration, TAKE HER. EASY A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A! Hard to understand with her accent but shes so sweet and wants the best for her students!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very informative class, definitely a good choice on the uncostly book. For sure it got me to open my thoughts, do some critical thinking. It is easy though only because she covers her material in class so it would be a good idea to attend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

VERY easy. No need to attend. 2 essays of 2 pages double spaced each. 1 take home midterm assigned more than a week in advanced. 1 take home final assigned more than a week in advanced. Impossible to get below a B unless you dont put effort in these LITTLE assignments. Attendance is extra credit at times.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

Karin Brown is hands-down, the best professor I've had so far. She's funny and makes lecture very discussion-oriented. If you are opinionated, assertive and enjoy convincing your ideas unto others, you will love this class. Just be prepared to support any claims you make about discussion topics.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

The class is not difficult, few papers to write, and take home midterms and finals. Just be prepare to participate in class because you're better off speaking in class then not. Overall, she's very nice, witty and helpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

Love, love, love her. So cute and bubbly and energetic. Keeps things interesting, easy to take notes from. Will listen to students and answer every question. Also has funny anecdotes. Two 2pg papers & take home tests. I'd love to take her for another class! Bonus: she has a really cute European (?) accent.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super friendly professor who cares about her students. The time the class is boring is when people dont participate during the lectures. There was no actual hw except readings and 2 writing assignments throughout the semester. Not to mention she gave TAKE HOME MIDTERMS AND FINALS.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

She's so full of energy and so funny! She cares about all her students and is very approachable. One of the nicest professors I've had at SJSU so far, and she doesn't grade too harshly either. I strongly recommend her!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

Very fun teacher. Tons of energy. Every lecture was interesting and funny at times. Didn't buy the book, just took notes and got an A- Great teacher/class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL113
• 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:

Pretty mediocre class. The professor was ok, the text was ok, the only drawback was that the lectures were very uninteresting, and she seems like a nice person but not very interesting at all. Mediocre

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL70C
• 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:

She is an absolutely amazing teacher. Funny, extremely clear, and extremely compassionate towards her students. She tries to make sure everyone stays interested and that they understand what we are reading, no matter how convoluted the text is. I'm taking Existentialism and Phenomenology with her now, and I look forward to it! :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

Easy teacher!! Take her if you want an A. She's is extremely nice, but philosophy is not my thing. You do not need to show up to class and her tests are open notes. She is very passionate and is more than happy to explain what you are confused about.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

Overall this was a class I was dreading.. Prof Brown actually made it enjoyable. I felt guilty for not attending class regularly purely based upon how nice she was. Take this class if you want a easy grade while still learn a lot of interesting fun and life changing things :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For a GE class, she expects a little too much. I skipped a couple lectures and the ones I went to were very bland. She knows her stuff very well, but like I said, she expects a lot for just a GE class. Grade is based off midterm, final, and 2 essays. If you can pay attention I guess you'll do fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I couldn't stand this class. The teacher is sweet but the lectures were very boring. It was hard to stay awake. The papers were easy and for the final, she let us use any notes or books (so of course I brought the Idiots Guide to Phil.). Don't get the book. She wants you to read it but it wasn't that helpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good class overall. Can be boring sometimes, especially in DMH. Grades are based on 2 essays and the midterm/final (another 2 in class essays). If you show up regularly, she will raise your grade by 5%. You do not really need the book. I never bought it, and got B's on the essays, and A's on the tests.