Professor: Leonard Berkowitz
Department: Philosophy
College: Pennsylvania State University - York, York, PA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PHIL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
By far the worst professor I've had
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PHIL001
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hands down the greatest professor I've ever had in that he is ridiculously knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about. If you took an excessive amount of notes, you were fine.. something a lot of my classmates failed to do. I learned so much in that class. Sad he retired!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PHIL001
- 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 helpful. He uses analogies to help students understand concepts. Asks if students have questions, dedicates entire classes to reviewing for tests and the final, provides study guides via Angel. Students are expected to read the book before coming to class, but I got away with just taking notes on the lecture and got A's & B's on tests.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PHIL103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely unhelpful. Easily the worst professor I've had to date.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PHIL101
- 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:
He is a good professor with a quirky sense of humor making class interesting and fun but still forcing you to think. The material was easy to handle, though I recommend reading the assigned text. Don't try to memorize the material, instead understand how to formulate the arguments and rebuttals yourself; it is the only way to succeed in the course.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PHIL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worse class I've ever had. He forces you to memorize everything. If your response on a test isn't a word for word definition from the book, it's wrong. There's no point in asking him questions in or out of class, because you wont get an answer, just hints where to find the answer in the textbook (which is incomprehensible). Instructs, doesnt teach.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PHIL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The worst professor I have EVER had. He is an absolute horrible teacher, he expects the student to memorize absolutely everything out of a textbook that does no help in explaining anything. It is just exact excerpts from the writings of philosophers. He is only good at 2 things: being a pompous fool and teaching horribly. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CLASS.
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:
Really great teacher!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PHIL103W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Only take this class if you are majoring in the social sciences, other than that its worthless. Berkowitz makes it seem like its his job is to refute people's personal opinions and beliefs. He isn't very clear on things either.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: PHIL101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
*GREAT INSTRUCTOR* He has a perfect example for every theory or idea he is trying to express which makes everything so much clearer. My first college test was in his class and I aced it. Some people try to memorize instead of comprehend the material which is their fault not his. Challenging course but it only induces in depth thought.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PHILOOO1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not helpful in class. Wants you to go by his word and not be an individual thinker which is what I thought Philosophy was about. Intimidated by adult students and defensive. A waste of my time and money.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: PHIL103W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Does not appear to like older students. Seems to prefer younger minds that have little or no life experience to compare to what he is trying to teach. In my opinion, his title as "instructor" is just that - he instructs but he doesn't teach.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PHILPHIL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He will work you to death, but his classes leave you feeling satisfied with yourself. It's well worth it to take any of his philosophy classes.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PHIL400
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Smart guy, very helpful if asked. I love his classes, great discussions. Tests can be difficult. Really pushes you.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PHIL103W
- 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: N/A
Comment:
He makes class discussion interesting and gets everyone involved. Don't take the class if you want to sit in the corner and disappear during class. He is very helpful inside and outside of class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: PHILOSOPHY
- 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:
Very bad teacher who doesn't explain directions well.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PHIL01
- Grade Received: N/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:
One of the best teachers around. always wants to help and always finds time to help. just do the study guides he gives you and you cant go wrong. he encourges people to figure out the answers on there own and class discussion. this makes the class very interesting.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PHY1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PHIL006
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
An excellent professor, he really encourages rational thinking and sharp analysis of the books you read (Phil 6). Doesn't like to give you the answers--wants you to figure them out from the textual evidence. Gives many opportunities to discuss and learn--use them! Very intelligent. Great teacher.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: INTROPHIL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DOn't be intimidated by Dr. Berkowitz. He could try to relate to students in a meaningful way, but it does not appear to be a priority for him.
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