4.5

Craig Allen

Philosophy - Moraine Valley Community College

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What Students Say

And by the way, the same day registration opens, his class fills up in a hear beat so don't wait

120 - 5.0 rating

this guy is great in the class no book no homework no test & quiz just midterm &final exam but so so so easy watch a lo of movies and some time small group work easy A I love this class

PHI101AND102 - 5.0 rating
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Online Classes

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47%

Textbook Required

67%

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HUMANITIESPHIL
Mar 10, 2005

Awesome Guy. All you have to do is go to class. You don't need to worry about getting a good grade on the test because he'll even tell you himself that all you need to do to get an "a" is come to class

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HUM101
Mar 21, 2005

omg cool as hell teacher, doesnt care if ur on time, will let u turn thigs in late and when every u can. he answers his phone during class and give u guys time to do anything in clas. papers r like 1 page long, only two papers needed. lets u out at least half an hour early. good as wolf.

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PHI101
Mar 24, 2005

Wow!talk about easiest teacher at MVCC. He is funny, and intresting. Not much lecture, only2 papers 1 page long 15question final, easy A!!! You wont find an easier class take him if you want to laugh and get an a. All you have to do is show up to class!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HUM101
Apr 9, 2005

AWESOME TEACHER! He's so easy going and we had class outside, barely any assignments, it was great! TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN A!

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HUM101
May 13, 2005

Very easy teacher. I like his style.

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PHI101
May 25, 2005

If you want an easy A take him.All you have to do is show up to class and you'll get an A.The final was only 12 questions long w/ extra credit and he still tells you whats goin to be on the test.

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HUM101
Aug 31, 2005

Like everyone said, great teacher. The end.

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HUM101
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

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PHILOSOPHY
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

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PHILOSOPHY
Sep 6, 2005

The teacher makes the class fun, we watch cool movies in the class, and the teacher is a good guy, his classes are never boring

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PHI111
Oct 18, 2005

easiest class ever

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HUM101
Oct 19, 2005

Easiest class ever...no joke. What to expect: never use ur book so dont buy it! Lots of extra credit thats easy! 12-15 question midterm was our only test. show up and get credit for attendence and get an A and thats it!!!!! lol

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HUM101
Oct 20, 2005

im ALL for takin a class for an A, i hate doin work, thats the reason i took the class. BUT this guy is rediculus. He says he wants you to only attend class but he freakin falls asleep while we have to stay awake. And i'm sorry but if there are students who dont know when the mid-term is (come surprised) there is somthing wrong. HE'S SO UNCLEAR.

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HUM101
Grade: A+
Oct 20, 2005

No Comments

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PHI111
Nov 18, 2005

He is an a nice guy and an easy A, basically thats all you have to do is show up and you get an A. He is a funny guy and his class is always fun.

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HUM101
Nov 28, 2005

very easy. you get an A for just showing up to class. hardly any notes to take, and a fifteen question midterm. you have to write a paper, but it has to only be ONE page long! recommended to take his class if you want an easy A.

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HUM101
Nov 29, 2005

Very easy A, just go to class and you get an A. We took notes but you don't really need to cause he goes right outta the book, mid-term was confusing but only 14 questions.Lets you do extra credit papers on the movies you watch only if you want to. 2 papers, really easy.Class is boring if your not into Humanities,but easy A.

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PHI111
Dec 15, 2005

He is a great teacher. I promise you'll have a good laugh everyday!!!

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HUM101
Jan 12, 2006

this is the easiest A you can ever get. in the begining he even says you have to try to get a D or an F. i barely ever came to class and i still got an A. the class is extreamly boring but he's a laid back really funny guy.. the few assignments you get just make sure they are in on time and your fine.

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HUMANITIES
May 16, 2006

the best HUM class i've taken! i'd take it again if it was w/ Craig, he made it very interesting!! you can't go wrong ... do it!

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PHI101
May 24, 2006

HE IS ONE OF THE COOLEST TEACHERS AND IS VERY LAID BACK. NO ONE SHOULD HAVE A PROBLEM PASSING HIS CLASS

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PHI101
Dec 1, 2006

Allen is a great teacher I would recommend that any and everyone takes his classes.

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PHI111
Dec 12, 2006

best class ever you learn a lot and the best teacher and class ever!!!!

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PHI111
Dec 13, 2006

Allen is AWESOME! NEVER any homework!!! Midterm was only 6 questions and the Final Exam was only 3!!! An all around GREAT guy and TOTALLY recommended! You have to TRY to get less then an A in his class! Wouldn't even bother buying the textbook, we HARDLY used it cause he doesn't like it! Watched plenty of movies! For an easy A, TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!

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HUM101
Apr 18, 2007

Movies!

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HUM101
May 16, 2007

A+++++ MOVIES AMERICAN HISTORY X-Great movie!

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HUM101
May 22, 2007

Easy course, watched Am History X. learned little tho...

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PHI101
Aug 29, 2007

I had him for PHI101 and PHI111. His classes are a great way to fulfill general ed. requirements. You don't need a book and there's basically no homework. You watch a couple movies and write papers on them. The first midterm was 12 questions, and the second class didn't even have one. Class is usually interesting, so it's definitely worth taking.

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PHI111
Dec 17, 2007

had him for phi 111 and hum 101...great teacher. Basically we watch a few movies over the course of the semester, there's probably only 1 or 2 papers at 1-2 pgs each. never once opened the book...he likes to talk about his life but still he's really interesting. if you want an EASY A take him!!!

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PHI111
Aug 6, 2008

take him! never used the book..only 1 2page paper... really easy assignments... always let us out early.... pretty much talks with class

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PHI111
Aug 25, 2008

had mr. allen for phi111 and hum101. he is an awesome teacher. i enjoyed his class. he's extremely smart and class discussions make class go by fast. he is so understanding -

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PHI111
Aug 27, 2008

I had Allen in Critical Thinking during summer session and it was extremely easy. He's funny guy and is knowledgeable about his subject. I didn't learn much though(summer session, go figure). Easy grader. Brought in guest speakers that were somewhat relevant to the subject. Take him for GPA booster.

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HUM101
Nov 1, 2008

I have him right now hes no nice i love his teaching style all we do in his class is watch movies and have lectures and discussions but you dont have tlk unless you want to and hes really nice. we have one midterm and one final and just small assingmnets there nt graded on wrng or rt just on opinion which is nice, we dont use the book he does but

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PHI111
Nov 10, 2008

Simply put, you have to try REALLY REALLY hard NOT to get an A in this class. This was BY FAR the EASIEST class I have ever taken in my life. The Final was all of 3 questions!!! 3!!! and 1 was Multiple Choice! If you want the easiest possible A, TAKE THIS CLASS WITH ALLEN! HE IS THE MAN!!!!

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PHIL101
Nov 22, 2008

Pretty funny, definitely laid-back but if you're genuinely interested in philosophy, he's not for you. We didn't actually learn a whole lot but watched movies including American History X, Equilibrium, and Dead Poet's Society. All good but not what I had in mind for a philosophy class

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PHI101
Dec 8, 2008

Great class, great teacher! The post b4 me is half true, you do watch a lot of movies but you need to analyze the movies and find the philosophy within them. Also, you can learn a lot about phi. in his class if you actually listen, and take the notes and ask questions! Overall great class, if you show up you'll at least get a B, do some work = A

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HUM101
Dec 25, 2008

Took him for a summer class and a fall. I liked his style of teaching for gen eds. Wasn't very hard to get an A, but he gets annoyed when you don't show up or leave early. I enjoyed the movies and learned more than I thought I would about Humanities. I would take him again but I'm all done with my gen eds. I'll miss him.

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PHI101
Jan 5, 2009

Excellent teacher. He knows what he is talking about and will let you speak your mind. He also has a deep well full of information that he's always more than happy to share.

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PHY101
Jan 15, 2009

His class was easy. Watched some movies, and chatted. He was a nice guy, didn't seem to care about much

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PHI111
May 22, 2009

Easiest class ever. Really. You would have to be stupid NOT to get an A.

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PHI101
Dec 10, 2009

He is awesome!! Definitely taking him again next semester !!

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PHI111
Jan 12, 2010

Nice teacher and easy also.

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PHI101
Jan 23, 2010

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Not too much work involved, but he makes you discuss things...you don't learn about the past philosophy mumbo jumbo. You learn about yourself. Allen makes you think about what is going on in your world and what you can do about it. Easy A, but a great learning experience.

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HUM101
Jan 29, 2010

TAKE HIM !!!!

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PHI111
Mar 24, 2010

nice teacher, easy a

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PHI101
May 7, 2010

This class was awesome there is alot of debating, but if you choose not to participate he does not care. This class is an Easy A, but you learn alot from his discussions. Also you watch alot of movies

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PHI101
May 10, 2010

Dont take him, dont listen to these other reviews. Waste of time.

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PHI101
Jul 8, 2010

I would not take him

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PHI101
Aug 2, 2010

Best professor every! TAKE HIM!!!! He's the best ever! If you don't get on his nerves, he'll like you(:

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PHI120
Aug 14, 2010

He is a good instructor and you will get an A.

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PHI111
Sep 8, 2010

The Best Teacher At Moraine Period Point Blank.

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PHI111
Nov 7, 2010

Terrific instructor, learned a great deal. He is interesting and cares about the students. Definately take him! Sorry I didn't know about him sooner, would have taken many classes with him!

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PHI101
Dec 24, 2010

Craig is the most disorganized, spontaneous teacher you'll ever meet. You won't know your grade until the class is over, but you need only show up to get an A. He tends to ramble a lot and especially likes to insult his own field, psychology. He relates well to students although he didn't teach us much about philosophy. Do not buy the textbook.

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PHI101
Jan 29, 2011

Make sure you read the textbook! It is very helpful and essential to help you get the grade you want!

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PHI101
May 4, 2011

Professor Allen is awesome! He is a great teacher and a genuinely nice guy. He's super smart and the movies we watch he ties into the discussions! If he reads this your a great teacher & I'm glad I took your class. Highly recommended ! :)

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PHI101
May 4, 2011

Professor Allen is awesome! Great teacher and a genuinely nice person! He cares about his students and what he's teaching. The movies we watch he ties in well with discussions. Super fun class everyone gets involved in the discussions. Definetly one of the best teachers at the valley!

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HUM101
Jun 13, 2011

Very nice person. Class wasn't anything thing to complicated. As long as you showed up for class, you were fine. Def. take this teacher!

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PHI111
Aug 15, 2011

Mr. Allen is a great teacher. He is very smart and I like his conversations. This is how you get an A come to class and participate in group work do his super easy assignments (only 2 a semester) and you get that grade.

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HUM102
Aug 28, 2011

Coolest teacher ever :)

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PHI111
Nov 29, 2011

Mr Allen is great! A lot of the class was discussion and we watched a lot of movies as well. Not very many assignments. He does take attendance every class. He is very unorganized but if you can get over this and just show up for class, you got yourself an easy A!

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PHI101
Dec 13, 2011

I'm really gonna miss this guy. Mr. Allen is one of the coolest, most chill teachers you'll ever have. He's just a regular guy that knows you don't want boring, ancient philosophy crap shoved down your throat. He makes everything simple and worth discussing. You're a total idiot if you don't take him.

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PHI101
Dec 18, 2011

TAKE THIS TEACHER. Awesome guy. Anyone (mildly) interested in philosophy will have a good time. Talk a lot, give a lot of input, and don't ditch every class; you'll get an A. Great movies. Don't buy the book. Anything on the final will be in the notes he gives you.

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PHIL101
Jul 24, 2012

The easiest A you will ever recieve just as long as you show up. Doesn't give out many assignments and you get to watch movies all the time.

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PHI111
Aug 28, 2012

I took him for philosophy and noy for critical thinking. He is by far the best teacher. DON'T BUY THE BOOK. He really gets you to think outside the box. He is great at what he does. The movies you watch are really good. Easy A if you come to class and be respectfyl. Really fun and interesting class!

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PHI101
Dec 23, 2012

Best teacher ever!!! Doesn't use the textbook (so don't waste money buying it), little or no homework, and you watch awesome movies almost every class! No tests, just a small midterm and final! If you need an easy A class for a requirement, TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

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PHI101
Dec 27, 2012

Easiest A ever. You won't learn much about philosophy or philosophers, but there will be a lot of interesting conversations.

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PHI101
Aug 2, 2013

BEST TEACHER AT MVCC. TAKE HIM. TAKE HIM. no book, no h.w, easiet A. you watch a lot of movies.

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PHI101
Aug 12, 2013

GREAT PROFESSOR. Very interesting.

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PHI101
Aug 12, 2013

GREAT PROFESSOR.

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PHI111
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2013

DON'T bother getting a book. We never opened it one time. VERY disorganized. Watched a lot of movies/M. Moore docs, a few small writing assn, no tests. Easiest A you'll ever buy.

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PHI111
Oct 14, 2013

This guy is the best.

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PHI101AND102
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2014

this guy is great in the class no book no homework no test & quiz just midterm &final exam but so so so easy watch a lo of movies and some time small group work easy A I love this class

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120
Apr 3, 2014

JUST TAKEEEEEE HIM! Don't think twice!!! And by the way, the same day registration opens, his class fills up in a hear beat so don't wait!!!

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PHI120
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2014

Craig Allen is the man! Super easy HW, and no need for a book. All there is to do is watch movies, and have group discussions. Classes get very interesting when the group discussions happen. HW points are the easiest points you'll ever get, there's no midterm and we worked on the final exam in small groups while being allowed to google the answers!

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PHL120
Grade: B+
Aug 12, 2014

Prof. Allen is the "break old belief systems" through discussions, logic, and critical analysis. These processes happen through watching movies and discussions. He does not focus on testing (such a blood-sucking time-wasting procedure) but by participating in discussions. As long as your discussions are conscious, you will be FINE. A+ for him.

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120
May 14, 2015

mr allen is a very funny professor just take him you wont regret it

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PHI120
May 14, 2015

Best TEACHER ever!!!!!! he is amazing, funny, knows his subject, will take him again.

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PHI121
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2015

Was the best professor I had at Moraine. If you are looking to take any kind of philosophy class, take his. If this means rearranging your schedule, DO IT! It's almost a guaranteed A, pending you participate and show up every day.. Take this class!!

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PHI101
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2016

Easy A class I liked the professor although philosophy doesn't interest me I had to take it and I'm glad that I took it with him.

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PHI120
Grade: A
May 23, 2016

If you have the chance to take Allen, do it!! His class is more focused on getting you thinking than simply giving you material. He really helps challenge your views on things, and get you thinking in a new way. He's an unconventional, but great guy and I hope I'm able to take another one of his classes sometime.

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PHI120
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2016
Would take again

Just show up and get an A. There's hardly any homework and he's very understanding. He appreciates any feedback and just wants you to be interested. He believes that grades don't really matter, so he gives everyone an A if they show up, he just wants you to get interested in the material.

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PHI120
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Professor Allen is the man. Amazing teacher really opens your eyes about the world and what's currently going on. Too bad he doesn't teach any other classes at Moraine, really unfortunate. Show up to his class, pay attention, do the in class assignments and make sure you talk with him a couple times a year and its an easy A.

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PHI111
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

All you really need to is show up to class. No essays no tests no quizzes all you do is watch documentary he asks questions and you write a short review of what you watched. Super easy A.

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PHI120
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

He's a great professor, i recommend him very much. He's also very passionate about his lectures!! Take him!!!

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PHI101
Grade: A+
May 9, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Allen is a very great professor to have. He will provide your brain with the great thoughts and nourishment. I would totally take this class again in a heartbeat if I could. He is one of my favorite professors that I have taken here at Moraine. If you participate you will be fine.

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PHI120
Grade: A+
May 26, 2017
Would take again

just show up and you will get an A. As long as you show up to more than half of the classes youll be good. The class discussions are interesting and I learned a lot, but not on the actual religions. Hes awesome

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PHL120
Sep 19, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher and an easy A

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PHI120
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

mr allens class was the easiest class ever. just show up and do the in-class assignments, thats the only thing he takes for a grade. barely any homework, no papers, easy final! Take him!!!

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PHI120
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

I loved his class. Very enjoyable and easy, I wish every teacher was like him. No tests, no quizzes, barely homework.

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PHI120
Grade: A+
May 14, 2019
Would take again

AMAZING! Theres no tests, no quizzes, and only simple assignments. Very enjoyable class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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PHI120
Grade: A+
May 15, 2019
Would take again

Amazing teacher

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
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PHI120
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2019
Would take again

Mr. Allen is a really interesting teacher. His class is extremely easy. Theres no tests or quizzes, and any homework he gives is reading an article or printing one out. However, I dont recommend this class if you actually really wanted to learn about other religions.

Inspirational
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PHI120
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2020
Would take again

this man is an absolute angel. I loved him and his class so much. I would take his class a million times over. no tests or quizzes either...

Respected
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PHI120
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2020
Would take again

Easiest A!

Gives good feedback
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PHI120
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2020
Would take again

Professor Allen is an amazing teacher. Super easy. I took him online and there are no test or quizzes. Sometimes he uses questions from the book, but thats about the only time I ever used it. There are some documentaries as well but they weren't bad at all. He is very nice, and would give great feedback. Please take him!

Gives good feedback
Caring
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PHI120
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

Super easy class. One assignment per week. A few of them required you to watch movies or short documentaries but they weren't as boring as I expected them to be. Other assignment included questions straight from the text book or short answer question about what you learned from the reading that week. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
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PHI120
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Easy and interesting class. Professor is a very easy grader, just show up and do the work, guaranteed A

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

47%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 23 grades
Most common grades:
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A (7)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 15
A: 7
B+: 1
Common Tags
Respected (10)
Caring (10)
Hilarious (8)
Inspirational (7)
Gives good feedback (5)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Participation matters (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
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