Laura Keating - Hunter College

Professor: Laura Keating

Department: Philosophy

College: Hunter College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the best philo profs I've had, extremely difficult class and lectures were hard to understand at first. Ask questions directly to her both in and outside of class, and pay close attn to the revisions she makes on your drafts. We didn't get through all of the philosophers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely underrated professor in Hunter, most people warned me from taking her, but I needed the requirement anyways. When you participate, do the readings (which aren't THAT bad), and ask unique questions, you'll automatically be on her good list. She's very harsh with her revisions, which actually helps you make your final paper perfect!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is difficult. Several short writing assignments, two papers and a final essay exam. She is a difficult grader on the papers and gives a lot of feedback. But she does give you the option of rewriting them for a higher grade. The lectures are good. She explains everything well. My only complaint is that we didn't get to do Berkeley.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHILO380
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor. Keating is amazing! If you are a philosophy major, you should definitely take classes with her specially Hume!!! I wish I could take more classes with her!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is excellent in terms of giving clear and concise information. Prepare to read the papers and homework's rely on it. She wrote five books on the syllabus and we used all five.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are a little dry, but Prof Keating knows her stuff and really helps you understand the material. Readings are targeted, so make sure you do them. She is a tough grader but allows revisions and her feedback is detailed and helpful. She is also lenient with deadlines. There were 3 papers, 1 with required revision, and no in-class exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved Professor Keating. She really makes you work for your grade though, but is worth taking. She is the most like a college professor I've ever had (in terms of quality) and it is clear why she is the head of the philosophy department. Be careful with your wording-- she is looking for precision at all times, which is refreshing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• 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:

she is so incredibly boring. doesn't explain anything, and very harsh grader!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• 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:

Very tough grader. Takes points off for minuscule things. Avoid her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• 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:

She has random outbursts during her lectures. Not clear at all about material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most confusing professor period. I dunno how she's charge of the philosophy department. I left every class scratching my head...aren't professors supposed to CLARIFY concepts?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• 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:

she is the sweetest women teachers i have ever had. She is kind hearted and soft spoken. Not 2 mention that she is brilliant and explains the material clearly. Her tests are based on her notes and are not hard. Take her u wont regret it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL208
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i dreaded her class so much. i wanted to drop it. she can be very incomprehensible and hard to understand, because she panics and she doesnt know how to clearly express what she wants to say. A HUGE WORK LOAD. 8 writing assignments, 3 major papers, revisions. philosophys not for me, but if you like it, then take it. shes nice though

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• 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:

I had Prof. Keating for 3 classes this past semester. She's awesome. Really nice and explains things so that any moron could understand it. Highly recommended if you want to learn and maintain your GPA.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILO394
• 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:

Prof. Keating is by far the best teacher at Hunter. She is not only briliant but funny and helpful. The class is very hard but you'll learn more than in any other one. Absolutely oustanding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• 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:

She is a great professor. she might seem like a spaz and eccentric but overall she is really great. Make sure to take great notes because her tests are based on the exact same things she talks about. Follow her assignments u won't regret it (guaranteed A). I loved her because she makes sure that you understand and very understanding.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• 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:

A good and devoted professor. She gave us the questions before the exams (which didnt make it easy). Everything she requires of you was covered in class. Not too hard as long as you do whatever she demands. She is a very nice person and an interesting professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's a great prof. Speaks clearly, great lesson strategy. But she covers EVERYTHING in one semester. After you take her class, don't bother registering for 275 or 375, u'll know it. Her tests ARE fair, if you study and get the subject, they are really easy. I got an A- in her class, but I worked for it!! Take her if you want to learn, not for an A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI215PHI362
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took both Modern Phi and Theory of Knowledge with her at the same time. It was difficult, because she assigns a lot of work and her classes are challenging, but I would do it all over again. I learned so much in both of her classes, and her love and passion for what she taught rubbed off on me. Excellent professor, the best of my college career.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILO215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most demanding of Hunter philoopshy teachers. Harsh grader, totally unyielding. But, you will know everythig about the subject after taking her course. Nice woman. Has an odd tendency to begin screeching when making certain points.