Rentaro Hashimoto - Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Professor: Rentaro Hashimoto

Department: Philosophy

College: Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Hashimoto is one the best teachers I've ever had. The guy is straight up hysterical, I don't think I've ever laughed that hard in a class before. The course work is light, just reading and a few papers. Most classes are just discussion, which makes it much more interesting than just some guy rambling on. Take this class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• 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: N/A

Comment:

My favorite teacher at MC. You will write ALOT, but he is a fair grader. His classes are pretty lively, and he's an interesting old man!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• 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:

I took a course with Professor Hashimoto around 1980 or '81. I still remember him fondly, as being extremely intelligent and funny. To this day, from time to time, I still talk about him and my wonderful experience of getting to know him and enjoying his personality and his Philosophy class. I wish him well, and hope to connect w/him again someday.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL150
• 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:

Hashi is so funny and sweet. Definitely likes to go off on tangents. It's a laid back class, we did not thoroughly cover all the material we were supposed to. Paper grading is not easy but not too tough either. Make sure you use good grammar! I think we only did 4 papers this semester. Those are the only grades.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hashi is an absolute character with many stories and a plethora of knowledge. Although I do not recommend taking him for Roots: Philosophy, definitely take him for any other more specific course where you're not just getting introduced to the subject material. He's insanely hilarious, very smart and can conjure up great discussion.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LLRN205
• 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:

Definitely plays favorites and is a grammar nazi. Class attendance isn't mandatory and he'll only force those he likes (or remembers) to participate. Extremely liberal-- keep up with politics and that will earn you brownie points in class. Take him if you're a Gov, History or Sociology major because he's better at those than Philosophy..

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LLRN205
• 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:

You'll either love or hate Hashimoto. Funny, eccentric and sarcastic. He often goes on tangents, but the class itself is not very hard. Sit in the front, participate often, and agree with him when you can. His papers are somewhat long (8 pgs) and can be annoying. Overall not a hard class, and Hash is really nice guy. Just fwi, extremely liberal.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LLRN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A very nice teacher. He is funny and sweet. He goes easy on your paper and if you ask him for an extension, he will give it to you. I had fun in his class. sit in the front and you will become his favorite.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• 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: N/A

Comment:

omg dr. hashimoto is the best philosophy teacher alive. his lectures are clear he is very down to earth. he will help you whenever you need it. do your papers, participate, and always have a religious opinion in what you say. automatic A!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LLRNSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Only gives papers and is very easy. You don't have to go to class and as long as your write his opinion into your papers you will get atleast an A-.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LLRNSECT
• 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:

picks his favorites on the first day. you can't have your own opinion on the material. pointless class. pick carey or bollert instead.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LLRN200
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I love this man!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSECT
• 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:

A hilarious/interesting man, yet make sure your papers for his classes have substance.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he's a great teacher for those of us who know how to write.. take notes in class & use them for your papers along with the reading and you will do fine. he grades a lot on your ability to clearly express your thoughts, which means if you cant write, dont take him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

only cares about his own opinion..philosophy is something that you need to have an open mind about it and he refuses to listen to anyone who disagrees with him

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ROOTSPHILOSOPH
• 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:

likes to play favorites...watch out b/c he's unfair...total bullsh**t class..dont take..take carey instead for roots:philosophy

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

hard grader, funny man, bad breath, weirdo, really boring..rambles on for the whole period and expects you to do a 10pg paper on it, grades HEAVILY on grammar..I recommend participating in class

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Funny man, a bit wierd, tough grader, extremly boring....zzzzzzzz

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ROOTSPHILO
• 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:

All students should take a course with him before graduation. He's funny, knows the material, and great. Participate, and you will be fine. I missed like 12 classes and still got a B-. Really good guy, great to talk with outside of class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

so wierd...all i have to say is that the man removed his front tooth during a lecture...