James Colbert - Fitchburg State University

Professor: James Colbert

Department: Philosophy

College: Fitchburg State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2600
• 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:

ONLY class I've ever FAILED in my whole educational career. No prior warning of failing. Monotone voice, completely/utterly irrelevant study guides (don't bother doing them), and no help for tests. Tests are EXTREMELY hard. Ask him a question and it will take at least 20 minutes of a roundabout answer & you won't even remember the ques. in the end.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• 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:

i loved colbert! i got an awsome grade and thought he was very smart and a very nice man, although he might ramble a bit its all interesting

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2600
• 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:

Really intelligent guy, tends to take the long way around explaining something but if you do the readings and try you'll do fine. VERY forgiving about tests, gives you chances to retake them. Tends to drone sometimes, but if you pay attention it'll pay off with some really sharp humor. Not for everyone, but I really enjoyed it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2000
• 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:

extremely smart prof, corrects all homework assignments, tests are rigorous but fair, Logic was one of the best taught and most useful class I took at FSC

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHILPOL1
• 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:

After four years at fitchburg state college, this is by far the worst class i've ever taken. Tough reading combined with lectures that don't help when it comes to tests. Homework is due every class and attendance is mandatory. Word of advice, don't take this class unless you have to.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LOGICSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A cute, kind old man very consistent about taking attendance, collecting homework, going over common problems on previous homework, and giving new notes with a new assignment. He gives you a 2nd chance on the 1st test, and bonus quizzes after the 2nd test. Very fair. Go to class and do the work and some memorization, and you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You have to memorize things. This is a good class if you are an organized and logical person. You do have to attend EACH class for attendance, pass in hw, get hw assignment, and learn material. You don't need to buy textbook! He is always available in office hours, but is confusing when trying to clarify things.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher. Knows his stuff. Tries hard to make sure that you are doing well. Is always available (by email or other means). Gives extra credit and remake of first test. Tries very hard to get things across but sometimes students are lost.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Knows the material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLSOCPHILOSO
• 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:

He gets excited when he teaches which is good. tries to help around tests. difficult class to begin with but you need to make an effort. ask him questions and tell him how you feel about the class and he will understand and help you. he was funny at times. good guy. he speaks Spanish!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is very intelligent, very willing to help, and funny in his own way. I truly learned, and enjoyed his class. Listen to what he tells you because he is very clear as to what you have to do to succeed. I got a 4.0, it was hard, but he helped!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILO
• 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:

He is a bit of a tough grader, in so far as his style. But, once you catch on to what he's looking for, it's perfectly easy to complete assignments. He is very helpful and friendly. Can be quite funny in lecture if you pay attention and have an IQ over 90. Plus, he likes The Princess Bride.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You people are idiots. Colbert is a wonderful old man who tells amusing anecdotes, and seems to love his subject. He has been doing this forever and knows what he's talking about. He's great with coming up with examples on the spot, and they are often funny. Gives very little homework, easy to manage. Ask him questions instead of badmouthing him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I liked his class a lot, it was difficult material, but he went over it enough to make you understand. And he was always there during office hours and was willing to stay after class to answer questions. He is a bit boring at times - but a good prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILOFEDUC
• 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:

I wont repeat everything that people said here, but i will agree with it ALL, WHOLE-HEARTEDLY!!! I swear, there were times where if i heard him say, "Any-who" one more time, i was gonna scream. There were times i just got up and left in the middle of his class. Blame my A.D.D. if you like, but this guy could make "watching the paint dry" somewhat exciting.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUMANBEHAVIOR
• 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:

The man can't speak above a whisper unless there's something he's really excited about. I made my way through class by looking things up online.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WORLDRELIGIONS
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough, boring, monotone - but nice...Gave hand out w/ questions on 1st day - tests based on that...still hard...harsh grader. My answer was wrong so he put X X X X X - OUCH OUCH instead of something i might learn from...He's the only one who takes Political/Social Phil. - read sparknotes, write down the answers for the sheets as he gives them...

Rating # 19

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:

Avoid him at all costs. Not only are his lectures boring beyond belief, but he doesn't specify exactly what he wants from his students in terms of what they submit in their assignments. In the PHIL class I took, we had around 26 people. Only 8 remained in the end.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOBORE
• 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:

SSSSSYKE this guy sucks dong, i said hi to the man once and he growled at me. what a tool, i mean if you cant have the common courtesy to acknowledge a person who has just given a friendly greeting to you, then your an a-hole. he wanmted me to read marx, RED FLAG ANYONE!!!!