Steven Taubeneck - University of British Columbia

Professor: Steven Taubeneck

Department: TBD

College: University of British Columbia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL448
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Have taken a few classes with Dr Taubeneck and all I can say is that he is the best professor I have ever had. He cares about his students and wants you to do well, he encourages you to explore different ideas, and overall he cares little for the often arbitrary formalities of academia. A real gem. Will miss his classes when I graduate.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such an amazing, wise, caring professor with a deep understanding of the world, people, connections, and life. Great sense of humor. Great knowledge of words, both English and German. I always leave lecture sad that it's over and it feels like only 30 minutes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really amazing and remarkable teacher with a deep understanding of the essence of existence, a wonderful grasp of English and German language, a clear and open mind.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL348
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was super close to dropping out of Stevens class but the longer I stuck around the more I realized that hes the "Straight out of a movie" Philosophy professor. If you have wacky ideas or wanna do stuff slightly outside of the scope of the class, he'll accommodate you. Flip side is that your work is your own and so it does require reading etc.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• 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:

Steven was a very caring professor and allowed for edits on all work. This class was very hard material to grasp but well worth it to take it with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

steven is the best! he actually cares about his students. he's always encouraging you to reach out to him if you have issues with a deadline. he really knows philosophy through and through. phil 385 will probably change your life, such a fun class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quality professor, and a quality class. What more need be said?

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Taubeneck is a gem. He genuinely wants his students to succeed and allows you to revise your work throughout the term for a better grade. His lectures are hilarious and amazing. He spells out the complexity of existentialism (where the is basically no right or wrong answer) into something concrete and understandable. Would take again !

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking his film and existentialism courses. He really is a fantastic professor. Not just in terms of teaching skill but he truly is a nice person and wants his students to do well. Can't recommend him enough.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Taubeneck is an incredible professor. He is extremely enlightened and helps his students gain an understanding for the absurdity that is university. Existentialism at times can be quite deep, dark, and even depressing but it helps you see things in a different light. Would definitely recommend any of his courses.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GERM403A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this last term. He's a "chalk and talk" kind of guy. Go to class and write down everything he says for the main points. If you write his basic points you can get a B+, get an A for putting your own argument. Everything is based on writing essays (midterm & final, papers), but you can redo them as many times.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GERM403A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As an analytic philosophy student in a heavily continental class, Taubeneck made the experience far more interesting and engaging than I had anticipated. Despite our philosophical disagreements, Taubeneck is one of the best lecturers I have had the pleasure of being taught by.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CENES404
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my fourth class with Steven and it did not disappoint. The readings were interesting and taken from a wide range of sources. The exams, again, were pretty easy to do well on and he allows everyone to revise their exams as much as they want before the due date. The paper was also very broad but you can tailor it down to what interests you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CENS404
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've taken several courses with Dr. Taubeneck. He's my favorite professor at UBC and arguably the best. He really cares for his students and encourages a different kind of thinking typical of UBC curriculum.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SEVERAL400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teaching is Taubeneck's life. He's well-read; discusses the readings with his students on a very good intellectual level that inspire them to explore the discipline or a particular author further. His classes are fun and memorable and although students do a lot of work (reading, writing), no one seems to mind. He's also a wonderful person.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Steven is the best!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at UBC hands down. Very inspirational!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GERM304
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyone needs to take at least one class with Steven before they graduate from UBC! He's seriously the best professor I ever had and his exams are so open that you can write whatever you want. I really like how he allows his students to revise their work too. Take his class- you won't regret it and you'll be a better person for it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GERMANCINEMA
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful, hilarious man. His German Cinema course is a MUST if you want to fulfill your lit credit and are into film. His lectures were interesting and insightful. He was very kind and helpful during office hours. Mostly importantly he was very understanding of the plight of University students and offered to lessen the load of midtermsfinal paps

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great class. Great instructor. Great readings. Great discussions. The highlight of UBC so far.