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“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 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
47%
Textbook Required
67%
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A+
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120
5.0
(2)HUMANITIESPHIL
5.0
(1)PHILOSOPHY
5.0
(2)HUMANITIES
5.0
(1)HUM102
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PHI101
1.6
PHI120
1.3
HUM101
1.2
120
1.0
HUMANITIESPHIL
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Reviews (97)
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
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!
Very easy teacher. I like his style.
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.
Like everyone said, great teacher. The end.
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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
easiest class ever
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
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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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.
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.
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.
He is a great teacher. I promise you'll have a good laugh everyday!!!
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.
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!
HE IS ONE OF THE COOLEST TEACHERS AND IS VERY LAID BACK. NO ONE SHOULD HAVE A PROBLEM PASSING HIS CLASS
Allen is a great teacher I would recommend that any and everyone takes his classes.
best class ever you learn a lot and the best teacher and class ever!!!!
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!!!!!
Movies!
A+++++ MOVIES AMERICAN HISTORY X-Great movie!
Easy course, watched Am History X. learned little tho...
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.
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!!!
take him! never used the book..only 1 2page paper... really easy assignments... always let us out early.... pretty much talks with class
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 -
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.
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
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!!!!
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
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
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.
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.
His class was easy. Watched some movies, and chatted. He was a nice guy, didn't seem to care about much
Easiest class ever. Really. You would have to be stupid NOT to get an A.
He is awesome!! Definitely taking him again next semester !!
Nice teacher and easy also.
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.
TAKE HIM !!!!
nice teacher, easy a
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
Dont take him, dont listen to these other reviews. Waste of time.
I would not take him
Best professor every! TAKE HIM!!!! He's the best ever! If you don't get on his nerves, he'll like you(:
He is a good instructor and you will get an A.
The Best Teacher At Moraine Period Point Blank.
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!
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.
Make sure you read the textbook! It is very helpful and essential to help you get the grade you want!
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 ! :)
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!
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!
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.
Coolest teacher ever :)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
Easiest A ever. You won't learn much about philosophy or philosophers, but there will be a lot of interesting conversations.
BEST TEACHER AT MVCC. TAKE HIM. TAKE HIM. no book, no h.w, easiet A. you watch a lot of movies.
GREAT PROFESSOR. Very interesting.
GREAT PROFESSOR.
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.
This guy is the best.
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
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!!!
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!
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.
mr allen is a very funny professor just take him you wont regret it
Best TEACHER ever!!!!!! he is amazing, funny, knows his subject, will take him again.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He's a great professor, i recommend him very much. He's also very passionate about his lectures!! Take him!!!
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.
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
Great teacher and an easy A
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!!!
I loved his class. Very enjoyable and easy, I wish every teacher was like him. No tests, no quizzes, barely homework.
AMAZING! Theres no tests, no quizzes, and only simple assignments. Very enjoyable class!
Amazing teacher
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.
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...
Easiest A!
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!
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.
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
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.60 avg changeRatings by Course
120
5.0
(2)HUMANITIESPHIL
5.0
(1)PHILOSOPHY
5.0
(2)HUMANITIES
5.0
(1)HUM102
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PHI101
1.6
PHI120
1.3
HUM101
1.2
120
1.0
HUMANITIESPHIL
1.0