Richard Oxenberg - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Richard Oxenberg

Department: Philosophy

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Second half of the semester makes no sense. Has given lower grades because of difference of opinion. Very loud and animated.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HU201
• 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:

The professor was really great. The course made me think about things I had never really thought about before. Oxenberg is great at communicating complicated ideas, and he's a really nice guy, too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HU201
• 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:

OX is a good guy. First couple of months are annoying cause he just asks you broad questions like "what is good?" Grades very fairly, all you have to do is go to class, take notes and study notes. He refuses to look at your essay in office hours though. Doesn't really make any sense. He is the guy from Princess Bride who tries to poison Wesley.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HU202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The Ox ended up being a better prof than I thought in the beginning. He loves what he teaches...no doubt about that. However, he may love it too much. He has a very idealist view of the world. He also doesn't let people participate that much, he likes to hear himself talk alot. Granted, his students aren't too engaged...it's philosophy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SS202
• 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:

Oxenberg is extremely repetitive during lectures and fails to tie what he is saying into student interests and understanding. He definitely plays favorites and is condescending and rude to those who do not belong to that group. If you feel comfortable kissing ass, do so.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HU202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is very interesting if you actually like to discuss philosophy. Oxenberg is very well-spoken which is great to listen to but confusing during note taking. He tries his darndest to make people care, but hey, it is BU. Gets upset when people don't talk, but then cuts everyone off. Grades fair.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HU201202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His political bias is so evident in his teaching that it is often difficult to listen to him preach, especially in HU202.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HU2012
• 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:

An extraordinary teacher! Anyone who disagrees never got to know him. He's extremely intelligent, but never uses overly scholarly jargon to confuse you. Clear and concise, he takes even the most intimidating works and breaks them down so everybody can understand. Be open, and you'll enjoy his class, and his witty sense of humor, immensely.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

Oxenberg is a great guy and a great professor. Enthusiastic and interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CC102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like Oxenberg. His discussion is a continuation of lecture and you rarely get to have a good discussion. Instead of helping you on a paper he'll give you his own thesis and tell you to work with that to get a better grade. If you like to discuss books in a timely mannter don't take him

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CC102
• 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:

Awesome prof! Such a nice guy and so helpful during office hrs.Loved discussion, so entertaining,asks the best questions. Really knows his material, insightful and will get you engaged in the txts. Participate in class,you will have the best debates on the txts! Wish there were more profs like him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

Prof Oxenberg is my gavorite professor so far. He is a great grader and he tries really hard to keep people intrested. He never gets upset and is very friendly. He is a genuinely nice person. i would reccommend himover anyone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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 is really nice and wants you to do well in his class! he will help you if you go to see him! he is vert smart and passionate about what he does. Also, he looks like that cute little teacher from Clueless... adorable

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

oxenberg is awesome..he's really nice and helpful and knows his stuff really well..he is a very fair grader also..take him for discussion if you can

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

At first I was skeptical, but he turned out to be a really good discussion leader. He's knowledgable about the texts in CC101 and open to listening to what you have to say; you just have to be willing to actually discuss. Has a tendency to go on tangents, though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

Oxenberg's discussions are amazing. He really adds a whole new dimension to the readings and helps you get into the texts and understand them more fully.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CC102
• 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:

This is the second semester I have had him as a discussion leader. He is excellent at getting points across and sparking class discussions. He is a nice guy, he grades fair for the amount of effort you put into your work.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't believe that someone put a negative comment about his lecturing abilities. His lecture on Aristotle was brilliant, and without a doubt the first lecture all year where kids didnt fall asleep. Kids were raving about his lecture for days.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CC102
• 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:

Good discussion leader, very intelligent, too bad 90% of my class was asleep the entire time..basically ended out having discussions with him and one other guy in the class all semester. Easy grader.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

Great discussion leader, really opens the floor to discussion and does not shoot down other idea or opinions. terrible at lecture, don't judge on his lecture, much better in discussion, grades fairly