Kevin Bortolin - Ventura College

Professor: Kevin Bortolin

Department: Philosophy

College: Ventura College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class at 2PM and he had such an ASMR relaxing voice plus the material just made me tired after being there since 9:30 in the morning even though it is not boring stuff. It is very lecture heavy but it's a very easy class. He allows you to use his notes. I do recommend him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILVO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

a great professor, very lecture-heavy but he is very insightful. bortolin does his best to make his content relatable to our lives and i took a lot away from his class. he doesn't believe in tests or quizzes so we didn't have any. you can't use the restroom bc that is -10pts. easy class, he is a good professor and a good person. just do all ur work

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an excellent teacher! The class is an easy A! He isn't strict but he is strict on attendance and having your phones out. His lectures are really cool as well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely particular. He had us sit in assigned seats even when people with poor eyesight were made to sit in the back (just for his convenience). His lectures would sometimes drift into seething rants and came off as condescending. He seemed like he was always on edge. He even hit a student in the head just because they were on their phone.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite professor at Ventura College, very classy man, inspirational, gives you a view on your life that just sticks with you forever, his class was the easiest just show up and listen to what he says, the assignments were just readings he gives out and the homework is all your opinion and at the end he lets you grade yourself.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An interesting professor, his discussions were interesting. This class made me feel like a great person and a horrible person at the same time sometimes, but I had a lot of personal and emotional growth in this class. I would take him again. Attendance mandatory. Absolutely NO cell phone use in the class, don't even try he will call you out on it!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bortolin is the best professor I've taken in all of my years of community college. His classes, when taken thoughtfully, help you better understand yourself and others. It will grow you in beautiful ways. I always feel better coming out of his class than when I came in. Words I'd use to describe him: True, inspiring, open, love, happy :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The professor doesn't prioritize grade, because to him it is just a byproduct. Imagine a class that you are not pressured into grades and doing your best. 3 Seminars papers on 3 different topics. Takes good notes in class to write it. the class attendant is crucial for points and discussion, I'd take him. He talked a lot, but it is really inspirati

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILV09
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bortolin's class has helped me grow so much. I am more whole than I was before. His way of teaching made me fall in love with learning. Don't be afraid to take any of his classes. Go in with an open heart and mind and it will transform you. Life is so beautiful and professors like him help students to see that.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILV03A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have been practicing Chi-Gong and meditation for two and a half decades on my own. Professor Bortolin's Eastern Philosophy course has filled in the remaining gaps of my knowledge in a clear and delicate way. He is an experienced mentor for any student seeking a deeper experience. I believe that other professors should enroll in one of his classes

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kevin is the best professor at VC. I have taken all of his classes and wish I could take more. None of them were very difficult. However do not take his classes just for a good grade as you will miss out on so much more. He is clear, inspiring and exceptional at what he does. If you put in the time, you will walk away with a better outlook on life

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His Intro to Philosophy class is lecture based and graded based on attendance and tests. His lectures are interesting and insightful. Take good notes and you'll do fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!! I can't express how great he is, he truly knows his subject well and gets students to participate in discussions and he also puts you in groups to get ideas going around. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILV03A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is really good at giving lectures. You will get a lot out of his class. I found some of his quotes inspirational. Read all assignments, participate in class, do the writings and you will be fine. He rarely answers the email, so if you have something to ask, meet him right after class to get the answer.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lectures.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILVO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is truly amazing. His lectures are very inspirational, he can be quite hilarious. He only grades you on 3 things: Midterm, Final, and In-Class Assignments. IF you want a class that you can skip some days and pass THIS IS NOT THE CLASS. You need to show up and be ready to take really good notes. If you take good notes then all the tests are easy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I loved every lecture and would definitely recommend Professor Bortolin. There's no homework except for reading. So you only have the Midterm and the Final. His lectures make you view life in a deeper perspective. He makes you question you're essence & pursues you to live a good life with meaning to it. Please take his class you wont regret it!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILOV01
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, really loved his lectures and his class was super easy. If you have an open mind this class can really make you think about life in a more positive perspective.I would definitely take another course with Kevin.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Kevin is awesome. Very inspirational and knows his stuff. However, this class certainly isn't an easy A. There's a total of 300 points: 100 midterm, 100 group writings, and 100 final. So you basically have to get A's on both tests and writings to finish with an A. Attendance isn't mandatory but it's difficult to understand the material if you miss.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILV01
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He taught really good life lessons to take in but his lectures were really hard to stay up in. Attendance is only mandatory on the group discussion days. Only graded on 2 tests and 10 group discussions. It frustrated me because I only missed 4 classes out of the whole semester and still got a B. Make sure you really understand what he's talking abt