Thomas Scanlon - University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Professor: Thomas Scanlon

Department: Humanities

College: University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was a lot of work, but fun. Go to class every day and take detailed notes on what he says and on the powerpoint. Detailed notes from lecture will help with an A. Study off the outlines he provides. Quizzes are easy, but midterms and finals are very detailed (ex. quotes, fill in blanks, names).Overall, really enjoyed this class and prof.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• 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:

Scanlon's a funny and knowledgeable guy, but his tests are ridiculously specific (i.e. asking you to fill in a quote from a 100+ page reading). Lecture is mandatory since he doesn't post slides online. Not an easy class, but enjoyable if you want to learn about Greek myths.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLA120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class with confidence that I was going to pass because this was just another breadth course I was going to take. I know now how wrong I was, and though he was a very brilliant teacher, he is very tough in how he grades. Be wary of this class, and do mistake it for being "easy" because it really isn't.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLA40
• 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:

NOT AN EASY A CLASS! He gives out quizzes and tests based on the notes he gives in lecture. It is very in depth, so don't think it will be vague. All the questions are in depth such as "what are the 5 names of athena? Where is pallas athena from?" etc etc. Going to discussion with William Sun is useless,but the other TA is helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLA40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor has a great sense humor and stories were interesting.Got a B+, because I was late 3x to discussion. My TA was absolutely useless so discussion was a waste of time, but its mandatory so attend it. Books I borrowed from the lib but rarely touched it. As long as u listen durin lec, ull understand the quote questions for the midterm/final

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is very biased, and will not help you at all. Plus he is very left wing, and tires to push his political ideology in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GRK101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken many classes with this professor. He has an expectation level that is high, but well worth the strive. He requires nothing but the best and for you to try your hardest!Love this professor and can't wait to take more classes with him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great professor. lectures were pretty interesting, although the subject already is. all i did was go to lecture and i got a B. if you are interested in greek myth, definitely take him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class was very interesting anf fun. Professor Scanlon is an mazing teacher and a funny guy. As long as you go to lecture, write down the notes and read, you'll be fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• 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:

I LOVE THIS CLASS! one of the best professors i've ever had. Actually, best professor i've had. All you need to do is go to lectures and write down all the notes. He basically gives you the exam based off them. A very comical guy and the topic of discussion is always interesting and amusing. [Highly recommended class]

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLA165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was my first Upper Division Class on Greco Roman Cult and Credence, I enjoyed it VERY much. It was very straight forward and solid. There was some discussion, but as long as you take notes and pay attention; tests are easy. He is very funny and very VERY knowledgeable. Great Class

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have ever had at UCR. Funny guy and super interesting, easy to listen to and follow along. The actual class is a bit challenging but it wouldn't be as great of a class if it wasn't.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CLA40
• 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:

fun class, and his lectures are very interesting. You don't need to know the "themes" from the plays for the tests (they are helpful for the essays, though). Tests focus on names, hero's labors, and some of the epithets and vocab from the lectures. You probably shouldn't take this class without at least a basic knowledge of Greek Myth.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLA40
• 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:

Interesting subject, though many names to remember, as it is mythology. One of the TA's is really bad. The final is not that difficult, just skim through the material beforehand.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLA
• 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:

Very interesting class. The midterms are kind of difficult, but only because there are a lot of names to remember. It's a very interesting course and worth taking.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLA40
• 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:

Unless you're like me and actually enjoy mythology in general, then I don't highly recomend taking Scanlon's CLA 40.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Well he's easy, but one of his T.A's sucks! The class is ok, I get A's on everything, but the essay topics, and discussion topics are quite unclear and a waste of time. Funny guy tho

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's okay. I got A's onmy papers and B's on my midterms and ended up with a B+ in the class. Just make sure you know the vocab for this cours, take good notes and go to one of the TA's review sessions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CLA40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

An amusing man hehe. Even though I got B's and C's on my essays, I've gotten A's on all the midterms and final (I think....since I ended up getting an A in the class). My advice for his class is take good notes, use the online notes to guide you, and GO TO THE TA STUDY SESSIONS. Really big help!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CLA040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All you had to do in this class was read,take lecture notes, and look at online handouts. The TA's were also helpful with review sessions. This class was really easy just read, know your vocab and you'll do fine. Make sure you memorize the definition for mythology.