Priscilla Sakezles - University of Akron

Professor: Priscilla Sakezles

Department: TBD

College: University of Akron

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL455
• 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 had Priscilla for Intro to Philosophy and Philosophy of Feminism and she was AMAZING. She is knowledgable on philosophy and really makes you think about things on a deeper level. Her tests could be difficult, but if you actually put in the work, it is an easy A. Also, she gives out extra credit, so that's always a plus.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was my first philosophy class ever & now I'm considering it as a second major. Super interesting. Sakezles is a great professor. Very intelligent & uses a mystery novel as a textbook. Discussions are fun & informative. Great study guides & easy exams. Lots of homework but mostly your own opinion. Loved it!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is designed for high school students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was relatively easy if you show up and take notes. Discussions tend to be drawn out. She focuses a lot on feminism and atheism which is her field of study but isn't necessary to gain a basic understanding of philosophy. Also there was no mention of any types of reasoning or logical fallacies which seems to be an integral part of philosophy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lectures that are not hard to follow. The book was easy to read but the content is hard to wrap your head around. The test are VERY hard so study up and memorize everything verbatim. She likes to test on small quotes and details. Other that that she gives extra credit, but last minute. She gives quizzes on the reading too.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sakezles was excellent. Very clear in her lectures and what she expects from you. It's obvious that she loves philosophy and loves teaching it, and she's very engaging with her lectures. There's enough group discussion so that you don't get bored easily.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANCIENTPHIL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very knowledge in her field and wants you to succeed! Gives notes every lecture and tests come right from it. Offers EC too; 2 tests, one paper, and some HW. Would definitely take again

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 3600101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sakezles is an awesome professor. She is serious about teaching but makes her class enjoyable. She makes it really easy to understand and differentiate the different philosophers. She also used a novel instead of a textbook which was pretty nice!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANCIENTPHIL
• 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:

Dr. Sakezles is a really good teacher. She is logical and clear when she is explaining material. It is obvious that she truly enjoys teaching philosophy and that attitude transfers over to her students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher! I decided to minor in philosophy partially because of how interesting she made the classes. Tests require A LOT of writing, but they're easy if you know your stuff. Homework is easy, usually just requires you to write a page about your thoughts on the readings. DEFINITELY recommend taking her classes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY101
• 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:

Overall great professor. Yes, the exams are a little rough, but as long as you go to class and actually take an interest in the material, doing well isn't hard. She shows great enthusiasm for the class and really tries to get students thinking about the concepts discusses. If you plan to take philosophy 101, definitely take it with Dr. Sakezles.

Rating # 12

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:

Tests are impossible; not a fair grader. Her goal is to bring A students down to a C range. An intro course is not meant to be this hard. She picks out trivial details and tests you on it. Make sure you can regurgitate everything verbatim off her handouts if you want to succeed. Take this course with anyone else! Terrible quality.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANCIENTPHIL
• 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: N/A

Comment:

She is the hardest grader I have had. Do not slack off at all for her tests. Beyond that she is a great prof. She is very smart and gives great lectures. She is clear and very helpful. I will take more of her classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACIEN211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken Ancient Philo& Philo of feminism with her and it appears to me that she is great! The tests are hard and there is a lot of reading. She is helpful if you ask and understanding.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her class was a blast, I'd recommend it to anyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Intro to Logic. All around good prof.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!! her grading scale is based on the rest of your classes performance. if someone else writes more than you they get more credit! attention=good grade!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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's a great teacher and the class is really interesting. Two tests, extremely easy quizzes/homework, and one essay.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• 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: N/A

Comment:

What a HARD class! She is a HARD grader- be sure to know EVERYTHING she says in class for the test in that much detail...Seriously. However, she is extremely helpful if you ask her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed the class, she is a great professor. My only complaint is her tests. It is hard to judge what she expects in the answers. You can accurately and completely answer a question, and still she expects more. Its almost as if she wants you to regurgitate an entire section of notes word for word to get full credit.