Randal Parker - Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA

Professor: Randal Parker

Department: Philosophy

College: Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Parker is a solid choice. He does an exceptional job of simplifying and relating the information to his students. There are two papers, a midterm, and a final. The papers are somewhat difficult, but the exams are straightforward so long as you read the material and paid attention in class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A great professor. His lectures are super relatable and they make you think hard about life. Only two papers and a couple quizzes. The quizzes are doable if you've the material but the papers are hard. If you can give two sides to the same coin then you're golden.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL117
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This has been one of the best classes I have taken and I have passed over one hundred credit units. Parker is a true philosopher and inspired me to read more outside of class. The material is not easy but if you attend lectures and follow his instructions, not impossible to master. Always justify your answers on the test, you'll get some points.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for 101 & 117 (Logic) he's old school meaning that he doesn't post anything online, so make sure you attend the lectures, and PAY ATTENTION in class because a lot of the information needed on tests/papers are going to be straight from what he said in class and not from the textbook. Hilarious prof and fairly lenient with grading.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great professor over all but the class itself was a bit overwhelming for me. His lectures are very entertaining and informative but he gives you so much information that you get caught up listening to him and forget about taking notes for the tests, I highly suggest recording his lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL117
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not gonna lie, I struggled in his class until the very end, but helps out through the course. He lets you retake exams, and his hilarious examples probably helped me understand topics. Be warned, some may find it callous and a bit offensive. Regardless, he is a lenient grader given that he himself admits that Logic is a fairly difficult subject.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILO117
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely amazing professor. He's so funny, so intelligent, and his energy makes you want to do well in his class! Grade is based on 3 midterms (each of which you can retake once), a final, and a short assignment he gives at the beginning of the semester. I would recommend this professor only to people I like, because nobody else deserves him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILO117
• 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:

Interesting lectures and he's very funny. He is easy to reach outside of class & his office hours help a ton. Lenient towards grading & 80% is an A. If you get lower than a B it's because you put no effort. Take each exam twice which is VERY nice! To get an A you need to study a decent amount but it's VERY possible. I highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Parker is my favorite teacher. After taking his Logic class I took Philo as I loved how he teaches although i didn't need it. Worth taking as you'll learn a lot. He lets you take the same test a few times and is always ready to help if you don't understand something. P.S. If he taught 10 classes I would take all of them!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man single-handedly changed my future. I went in an English major and came out a Philo major. He's articulate, wise, and inspiring. He presents such compelling arguments without being dismissive or condescending. He's all around an amazing professor, and there's no end to the amount of praise I could heap onto the guy. I aspire to be like him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I never thought Id find the subject itself even remotely interesting but he made it interesting. Heavily based on readings because he usually gives quizzes on each reading the next day. He gave amazing feedback on the two essays we did (literally gave each student 4-5 pages of feedback). All in all, as long as you do the readings youll be fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILO117
• 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:

Logic is definite not a horrible stuff! As long as you have an idea of the chart, truth table is kind of math, to me it is essentially evaluation with parentheses. Attendence not mandatory, as long as you read and understand the book. BTW loveliest professor with so much wisdom, EVER!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILO117
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors I've had yet! His lectures are clear and interesting and you can take each test twice. Show up to class and use the book to study. Definitely go to his office hours if you need help!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL117
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was very helpful, always available for office hours, gives extra credit, and one of the nicest professors in GCC. Tests are hard, so he gives 2 chances for all 3 tests, except the Finals. Do the exercises in the book, come to office hours. I had a C the entire semester, but got an A in the end (without extra credit), so don't give up.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved his lectures and I thought he was a really good professor. He always had an answer to any comments students will make. He's also available outside of class if you really need help. Just do the reading and you'll be fine, if you don't get it ask for help!!! He's really funny and I always into the stories. If you don't try, you won't pass.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL117
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really good guy, but the subject is way too hard. He makes it seem easy because he already knows it by heart, but for students who don't know much about it will have a hard time understanding. He helps you as much as he can, but he isn't very good at explaining things.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL117
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I struggled throughout the semester. But for finals I went to his office hours, and I really should've gone sooner because with his one on one explanation it made a whole lot more sense to me.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL117
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. Not an easy class, you have to work very hard for an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILO117
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really cool guy, just gives tough tests. He'll help if you ask.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 117
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love him! At first, the class is ultra confusing, but once you understand the subject, it becomes much more enjoyable! Reading the book along with his lectures is a must! Practice, practice, practice is another must!