Bruce Atta - California State University Los Angeles

Professor: Bruce Atta

Department: TBD

College: California State University Los Angeles

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Atta is a very funny teacher, he talks pretty fast at times when he gets excited and is a bit confusing at times but you really learn ALOT. The class is highly dependent on being present for lectures, doing the reading and "asking questions". The class was fun and the lectures were amusing.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Professor! Bruce is hilarious, not one day where I did not laugh. Despite his handwriting, his lectures were never boring or hard to understand. Overall really engaging professor! Would really recommend! Easy work, I believe there was only 2 midterms, a final, and short essay.

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: Mandatory

Comment:

Tests were open notes. Take lots of notes, pay attention to lectures, dont miss more than a couple classes and youll do great. Atta is an absolutely fantastic, top-rate lecturer. He makes the material so interesting and accessible. Hes funny and high energy- classes fly by.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy but hates when class doesnt participate. You have to speak up in that class or else he gets super annoyed and irritated. Pretty tough grader on take home parts of test and his handwriting is atrocious. He even tells students his handwriting is horrible but doesnt opt for powerpoint lectures? He gives you pdf copy of textbook though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bruce was one of the first professors I took at csla and he is still the best I've had. I took another of his classes and loved it just as much (I ended up changing my major to phil bc of him). classes consist of a lot of note taking and lecture but it is all interesting. Recommend taking 1600 or 3730, both classes help strengthen critical thinking

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He writes on the board so fast and expects you to know and write it correct when it comes to the midterm. his sense of humor is beyond . The book wasn't used alot just read the articles he post on moodle.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LAS3700
• 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:

I get lazy to write reviews but this guy deserves it. Atta is such an enthusiastic professor. I usually hate philosophy but this was by far my favorite class. He is student-friendly and literally gives the answers to the exams during lecture (powerpoint slides) you just need to write them down. No studying necessary because he gives open note exams

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate about what he teaches. If you dont understand something, he will explain it to you to help you. What was hard about his class is that he speaks really fast and his handwriting is hard to read at times. But he still gives you points on the exams even if you get them wrong.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As an art major, I had to take this course to cover my UD GE. Bruce was such a passionate instructor. He has academic literacy, which basically means you'll be jotting down words you may have never heard before. He also talks very fast, I would recommend using a voice recorder to go back and review your notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY385
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

took him twice, liked both the classes. he allows open notes so if you take phil just to learn then its perfect since notes will be allowed and you dont need spit back out info. you can actually digest it instead. recommended class for GEs. Got Bs in both his Phil 151(quarter system) & Phil 3850 (last semester)

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome professor!! I took two of his classes and had a great time in both. I actually looked forward to his class everyday. Be ready to laugh if you take his class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Atta's level of terminology is at a proficient level... and it doesn't make it easier that he speaks super fast. Another thing is that his hand writing is literally chicken scratch! But they are essential for the midterms because they are open note exams! (1 essay 2 midterms)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1600
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class lectures makes you think, Will have an essay to write really read the chapters the will help for your Test I was not allowed to use notes so dont depend on that. Writing is extremely illegible but he will repeat the things on the board.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. His lectures are very clear and he gives great examples. Exams are straight forward as long as you study for it you should be fine. He lets you use notes for his final

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3850
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is so confusing and boring. he makes no sense when he teaches.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3850
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he may be a saint by "letting you use your notes on exams", but he is unclear and makes no sense when he lectures. I would only take him again because he lets you use your notes on the exams including the final.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3850
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he may bet a gem by letting you use your notes on the test, but he is really unorganized and his writing is really sloppy!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3690
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Philosophy of sex is a new and interesting class. Professor Atta is amazing, one of the best professors in a philosophy department and my favorite professor of all... midterm & final open notes, paper-five pages. Go to lectures and enjoy your time, take a good notes and you'll be FINE.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just go to class and take notes because you can use your notes in exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Atta is very passionate about philosophy, and it shows. The class consisted of a midterm and final. which are T/F, definitions, fill in, and short essay. they are tricky. You are allowed to use your notes, so don't miss class. Also an essay which was easier. Good luck.