Charles Kay - Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

Professor: Charles Kay

Department: Philosophy

College: Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kay is great! He is really open to different points of view so long as you can back them up. He totally understands if you have problems and always available when his door is open. Too bad he is retiring. Its Wofford's loss.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am looking forward to class again with Dr. Kay this fall. He is super smart and he doesn't just talk about philosophy but ties it in with scince religion and other things as well. He is also super understanding if you have problems and is always willing to help. Take him if you can!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An amazing class! he says he is retiring after next year; that will be a loss for future Terriers! Dr. Kay gave me lots of feedback on my case papers which make up most of the grade of the class. Because of this class in my future I will be a better doctor (I hope) and a better writer Take his class before it is too late!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kay is a great lecturer, and really facilitates class discussion. However, he grades papers arbitrarily (the first paper we did was one of the best I have ever written, yet everyone in the class got a C+, the third paper I wrote was the worst I have ever written and I got an A). Lots o reading, and he has pop quizzes every once and a while.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kay is great professor. He does lecture through the entire class, however, he tries to keep it interesting by creating discussion among classmates. He always informs you of what is going to be on the test and is always available when help is needed. Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great course! (I'd say awesome but he doesn't want us to use that word.) Religion is sometime a hard thing to discuss in public but everyone was thoughtful and sensative. Dr. Kay is a great teacher and showed that he cared about everyone's views. Take this professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST387
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Truely one of the best teachers I have had at Wofford. I learned alot but it was always fun to come to class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kay is probably the best professor i had for philosophy. His discussions are very interesting. The class grades definitely ranged but if you go to him before a test it really helps. Would for sure take Dr. Kay again for another philospohy class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kay has been a great professor. Not only is his class interesting, but when I had some medical problems throughout the semester he worked with me to make sure I could still do well in his class even with all of my problems going on. It's really great when a professor cares so much about his students. I would highly recommend the class for how i

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Philosophy of Religions was a great class! It inspired me to thinkmore deeply about my own beliefs, but also to be more understading with others. Prof Kay really cares about religion and what it all means. Ifyou do too, take this course!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Medical ethics was an awesome class and I really look forward to taking Dr. Kay again this fall. He loves what he is teaching and really cares about the students, but be sure to speak up in class or he will call on you

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took two classes with Kay this semester and both were great! Philosohy of religion was most meaningful for me personally. Kay challenged us to think about what we believe and why, but he was very supporting really cared about what we think. We had some long talks outside of class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite class at Wofford so far! Class has been wonderful and really changed the way I think about things. Will definitely take him again!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No control of class No measures to quiz on material or stimulate discussions-yet dismisses class bc of their lack of discussion Paper due the Monday of Spring Break. (assigned week before) Paper assigned week before exams, due exam week, PLUS an extensive and cumulative final exam. Would not take again. Lectures to hear himself talk.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favorite science class so far! Professors Moss and Kay are a great duo. The class was always interesting and raised the important questions we need to answer in todays world. Too bad it is not offered more often. Take it if you can!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I have had at Wofford. Looked forward for his class every time and he made the material interesting. The man is a pure genius. Everyone should take his class. Its hard but its worth every minute.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough material and deep discussions, but it all came together in the end. If you work hard you will get a good grade--Kay is always willing to talk in his office, comments on drafts of papers, and even gave people a second chance if they did poorly on the first exam. I ended up understanding what philosophy was and even liking it!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST387
• 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:

A lot of reading goes into this class, readings every night. No exams, just papers. Will need to read for papers & can be a hard grader on papers.A discussion based class with little lecture. Encourages participation from every one. Will call you out,but you won't feel uncomfortable.Easy person to talk to &knows what he's talking/teaching about.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• 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:

Very fun class and interesting. He makes sure that you understands every aspect and see the big picture. Some reading, some writing on case studies, movie watching and a midterm and final exam. Dr. Kay is funny, easy to talk to. He makes you enjoy the class and be make s you feel comfortable. Encourages participation from every one.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL203
• 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 did not have any opinion of philosophy before I took this course but it ended up being my favorite course last year. Kay is great in class. He gives everyone a chance to talk and ask stupid questions and works hard to be sure that everyone understands. His office is right down the hall and he is easy to talk to. Awesome professor!