Kryzstof Swiatek - MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Kryzstof Swiatek

Department: Philosophy

College: MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course itself is hard, but he always makes sure everyone is on the same page by covering the basics everytime class starts. I found that he was pretty generous with marking take-home assignments for this course... gave me a couple points even tho i didn't deserve it. Very friendly if u approach him with any questions! and BUY THE TXBOOK 4 SURE!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The course itself was hard, but Swiatek does a pretty decent job at teaching what needs to be taught. I really recommend reading the textbook before his lectures to feel more prepared, as he can only cover so much in 50 min class (and the textbook explains things WAY more in depth). Overall, he doesn't hesitate to help if you ask!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL252
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unbelievably confusing course and feedback. Was not helpful to explain concepts in a simple manner. Very few positive things to say about my work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thousands of mandatory Aplia Quizzes.. . Literally the worst experience. He seems cool but he taught the material in a very confusing manner.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly a super hard class but it was very fascinating and enjoyable, funny prof, thick accent but he always clarifies when asked, must attend class! and lots of online quizzes but they are easy and help you prepare for exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PHIL 125 is a very difficult course and I would not recommend it but if you have to take it Swiatek is a solid choice for prof. You can tell he is very passionate and his lecture are often filled with humour. The class is the hardest thing I have ever done but he was great.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems very nice but this class was the most convoluted experience of my life. I think in a different subject he might be great but for this one it was just far too confusing especially since he writes everything on the board and it is very hard to read his writing. overall, I would not recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is literally the hardest thing I have ever done. As a prof he tries really hard but is often confusing. He does not have power points and his writing is very difficult to read. Get ready for thousands of A plus questions every 2 weeks, they literally took me 6 hours at a time. He also has a pretty thick accent.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tbh, I had no idea what I was getting into with this class. The concepts alone are pretty difficult to wrap your head around, if you don't have a VERY clear understanding from the start, this class will be very hard for you. Online quizzes are helpful but overwhelming (marked out of 1000?!) He's a great prof, but doesn't make this class easy at all

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid at all costs! Absolutely atrocious prof his accent is brutal to understand and writing looks like scribbles on the board that you have to ask multiple times for him to reread because they are illegible. Lectures are extremely dry and puts you to sleep easily. His tests are difficult and the class is pointless with no relation to real life.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice and funny guy, just reserved with a more deadpan sense of humor. If you complete the online quizzes (which there a lot of) ahead of time, then attendance isn't necessary, but notes aren't posted online, so you might be missing out slightly. In PHIL 125, handwriting notes will be more helpful later on, as there are a lot of drawings.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So many online assignments, but didn't need to study or read the book (or attend class really) because the online assignments are so thorough. Teacher is hilarious; only reason I attended the lecture was because he's funny. He clearly enjoys the topic and is good at teaching.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are about 10,000 online Aplia quizzes, but they are mandatory to learn the content. The lectures are not clear unless you have pre-read the chapters or done Aplia. This class is so useless as it does't actually count as a philosophy; just take stats instead.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor really tries to help you understand the material, but this class was just not for me. VERY LONG aplia quizzes (some out of 1100). A few in class quizzes, and a couple assignments. He's a sweetheart and means well. I just hated the class material. He's absolutely hilarious though. Accent too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Professor Swiatek for two courses (102125) I originally took PHIL 125 from another prof and had to drop it because it was so confusing. PHIL 125 can be confusing, but Swiatek is definitely the best at explaining it. He's funny and you can tell that he enjoys teaching the class. Awesome prof, and the best prof you can take this class with.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AS02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very nice guy. But it's hard to follow along with his lectures, not just because of his accent but how he words what he is saying. He needs to speak in a more direct way

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really did not enjoy this class. I found it very hard to follow what he was writing down in class, but wrote everything down nonetheless just so I could go home and teach myself. Aplia (online portion) taught me more than him, I'm sorry to say. Also, lectures are grueling + he won't dare let you out even a minute early. Would not recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, Not the best topic to be teaching, hopefully next semester will be better, with a different topic..

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000Z
• 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:

Very kind and intelligent instructor. He thoroughly explains concepts and works very hard to engage students. Wrote a short essay, a paper (which was a reading response) and did a presentation and a final paper on a hollywood movie. He can be a hard marker, as he really wants a clear and well presented argument. Textbook was a lot of reading.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• 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:

Really good prof! Do exercises from the text and go to class. If you enjoy math this course is easy.