Louis Groarke - St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Professor: Louis Groarke

Department: Philosophy

College: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Professor Groarke is a very great guy. He's an incredibly tough marker, and oftentimes isn't able to give much help going into evaluations (as he usually writes them last minute). He is very knowledgable and tries his best to relay the concept in a variety of ways. Make sure to pay attention in class because he will frequently call on you!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Groarke is such a funny little man! He has so much experience in his field and truly loves what he does! He is a VERY hard marker and anything other than what he believes is right wont fly on a midterm or exam. There are a lot of notes and reading involved with him and all lectures are oral so if you miss time you miss notes. Overall awesome prof.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Drinks in Mockler haha Seriously though, a total monster in the classroom. Know the material or get stuff thrown at you. Bit of an oddball and always off-beat, but if you put the effort in he's a fantastic prof and you'll learn a lot. He always makes an effort if you do and writes a killer reference letter. Take his ethics!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MORAL331
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favourite lecture during my 3 years at st. fx so far . It was my first philosophy class and despite my less-than-average final mark, no regrets. Amazing professor, the material is so interesting, and class time is the cherry on top! Get ready for heated discussions and be ready to read (but it's so worth your time).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL230
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A great class for an extrovert due to the excessive discussion. My first Philosophy course, wasn't expecting the test questions to be specific to reading passages, rather than concept application. Study the nitty gritty and you'll do fine!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

he is a great prof

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

by far my favourite professor. You definitely have to be someone who's willing to voice their opinion for him to notice you. (he throws things, its entertaining)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS330
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this man. Amazing proff. I did much better with him than I did with any other philosophy proff.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Need to read the text because he sometimes goes crazy and makes no sense. A lot of sexual references.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Groarke expects participation. He will choose you to answer a question if you are not paying attention. BUT he is a great prof and really stimulates interest in philosophy. I had him for Philosophy of Ethics as well and I would highly recommend that course, too!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 46735
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Louis is a pretty cool guy. Very willing to help outside of class andor offer suggestions. Found his lectures to be somewhat confusing though, and he's a pretty tough marker.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The best philosophy professor at STFX hands down! I wish he taught every class because everything about the way he teaches is awesome!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1001
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

He told me I didn't deserve to be in university and that I should go back home. This was in front of my entire class and was his response to my asking for help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

If you make it obvious that you try hard/want to learn/improve , as dedicated educator, he will do what he can to help you. Phenomenal /engaging lecturer. Will take an interest in your holistic educa.(is aware of who are varsity athletes, actors, scholarship winners). Difficult- but gives detailed feedback on everything you hand in. One of a kind.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILL115
• 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:

Engages often with the class, be prepared to respond to questions. I didn't mind his classes but some mid terms I often wondered if I was writing the proper mid term. Exams are fair and so is the amount of work he gives you. Some lectures can be PAINFULLY slow but if you enjoy Phil I'm sure you'll enjoy him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL331
• 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:

Amazing professor! If you put the effort into the class and make sure your engaged, and make sure you do the assigned readings; you'll do great! Willing to help you whenever you ask him. I would most defiantly take him again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MORAL331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He teaches down to the lowest common denominator in class, so lectures can be painfully slow. He refuses to move on until everyone is on board with the idea.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Louis is a very engaging teacher. He tends to get annoyed when he is not getting the answer he is looking for. I am glad I took the course and will probably take another philosophy course in the future.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Louis is a sanit! If you are willing to put the effort to pass his class, he is there for you! I don't even have his class anymore and he helps me with my PHIL 230 homework, and even has found me 3 different tutors until we found one that helped me the way I needed!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Relatively good professor, but if you're one to skip classes and not take any notes expect to fail. A prof who really keeps you on your toes - make sure to revise all class notes right after class or else you'll be left with incomprehensible gibberish, his lectures are sometimes hard to follow.