Professor: Michael Root
Department: Philosophy
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004
- 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:
If you're looking for an easy A, don't take this class! Not only are his lectures really boring, the expectations are pretty high. Also, if you don't like reading good luck. He's a little scary in lecture, don't sit in the front rows, definitely pick something in the back and make sure you go to your discussions.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PHIL4105
- 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:
friendly and not too strict about late papers. however, he is pretty closed-minded about views in opposition to his (philosophical or political). so if you agree with him, you'll get a good grade. also, he can be inappropriate/creepy while lecturing.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ridiculously boring. Loves to hear himself talk. Gives feedback on paper but it doesn't really help. Care about students tho.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1001
- 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:
Made it clear to the class within the first week that he's a Democrat, and that anyone who opposes his views is basically rednecked white trash. If I wanted professors like this I'd attend Kim Il Sung University in North Korea.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: 4611
- 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:
Excellent prof. Always willing to help. Cares about students. Often approached those in the front seats or in the sides and stands very close to them while lecturing.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PHILSOCRATES
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He told me exactly what to write when I asked for help and even though I turned the paper in late he gave me an A. I have a friend that suspects sexism.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a little bit creepy. Don't sit in the front or on the sides. Pick a nice safe spot in the middle where he can't get you!!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He makes this class very enjoyable. I wasn't at all interested in politics, and I wasn't sure what to make of this class, but he made it easy to understand and enjoy!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1002W
- 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:
This was an interesting class and the papers were fairly easy. Root is pretty good lecturer too. I would recommend this class to anyone.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1002W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class is great if you're looking for an easy A. I rarely went to lectures and didn't do the assigned readings, yet, with minimal effort, I got the mark I desired. Please note, however, that I never missed a class with my sexy discussion TA!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Root is a weird dude. He literally gets all up in your grill during lectures - especially if you are sitting in the front row!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PHIL
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1004
- 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:
His course is a lot of fun if you like Philosophy. The papers are fairly easy to write, and the final can be done before finals week, by simply answering the 3 questions ahead of time.
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