Ali Errishi - Fitchburg State University

Professor: Ali Errishi

Department: Philosophy

College: Fitchburg State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst teacher at FSC. Simple lectures, and occasionally will crack a joke forcing the class to laugh. Terrible curriculum. The only thing he grades the class on is 3 tests the entire year. So if you fail one test you're already looking at bad grade. He incites no discussion in the class about a class that could be so interesting.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3000
• 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:

I took him for Philosophy of Art. Very dry class, though he is a very funny and witty fellow. However, he has a lot of pet peeves that are unnecessary. He does not allow drinks, food, gum or anything that you can chew in his class. He doesn't allow sneezing in his class. He will show up 45 minutes late to class and expect you to stay and wait.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not a bad prof. Gets an average grade from me but mostly because philosophy isn't that interesting. He's a bright guy. But what's up with the Indiana Jones hat?

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LOGICPHIL
• 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:

He is the best. So funny. I took him twice and what amazez me about him that he lectures without notes and not missing a beat. A great teacher

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2100
• 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:

He is wicked hot and brainy. Some students think he is arrogant but he is a real nice guy. Sometimes he is late for classes. He will get testy if you don't like to be challanged. His test reviews make the exams easy. I would love to take him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Errishi has a great wit and sense of humor, but unfortunately, he didn't show it until halfway through the semester. He will tell you exactly what to study for the tests; this will prove to be enormously helpful, because the material is quite lengthy and dry otherwise. If you take his advice on what to study, the tests are not that hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He can be nice and is funny. He will be hard to understand at first, but in time you should be alright. He tells exactly what will be on tests. My only advice is to study. He does not reward for perfect attendance (He'll tell you that), but it will hurt your grade if you miss more than 30% of classtime. Despite his constant tardiness.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

hard but entertaining

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILOFART
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was incredibly interested in this class, being an artist, and was looking forward to connecting to that to my love of philosophy. This man killed that dream. He is barely intelligible, often unnecessarily difficult and confusing lectures took almost all class and had nothing to do with the material we read.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILO
• 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:

I've taken him twice, and while I enjoy his lecture style, his constant lateness combined with excessive absences was pretty annoying -- especially considered what an issue he made over student attendence. His tests aren't hard, and there's no homework or papers, but if you expect your professors to show up consistently, avoid him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILOFART
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This man is hilarious and I love listening to him. Makes lots of jokes. Very easy - very little work and reading, and the only assignments were the 3 tests. He tells you EVERYTHING you'll need for the test during his review sessions, so even if you missed it before, you'll get it. He's a great character.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LOGICPHILOFART
• 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:

He is hard, and he is late, and is sometimes condescending. As his syllabus says, attending class lectures is not a substitute for the reading; doing both will make the tests a lot easier. He is very clear on what material you cover will be included on tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

so bad i had to take it again to pass!! cant understand what hes talking about and he doesnt really answer your questions

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOPHILOS
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man is not easy to understand, does not take the time to explain what he's talking about, and has an absurd prejudice against women. Of all the courses I took over my time at FSC, I hated his the most. I took nothing away from it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILHUMNAT
• 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:

Ok,..i agree with all this stuff....yes hes always late, yes hes always wearing the hat and boots,..yes his beard is always waaaay too trimmed to the point where he looks spooky....but he gives out hand-outs and goes over test material the day b4, and he's an overall nice guy! I learned some general concepts of phil., which is more that i can say about COlbert or even some of my other professors!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUMANNATURE
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor Ever. Made students feel stupid for not understanding things and was not helpful in answering questions. Assumed that he made sense, even if he didn't. I got a good grade and still thought he was a terrible professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hard class. Great teacher. Wicked funny! Don't sneeze..he thinks its disgusting!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL350
• 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:

He gets a bad rap, but he is actually a fair guy and a good professor. He's always late too, which some people hate, but I loved, because I am habitually late myself, and it didn't make a difference in his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC
• 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:

Whelp. I was lazy. He was good, I'm sure... but I bombed this class. He does have an interesting look... and his accent isn't missable, but ... ah well.