Very nice woman and knows what's she is teaching at Suffolk, no less.

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Loved this Professor! She is tough but rewarding if you do the work. She has total respect for you if you are willing to think, but she isn't easy on the students who don't try to grasp the material. I can't wait to take her class again.

Don't think this is a professor that will let you skate by her without doing any of the reading. If you ask questions she will always help you, however, if you fall asleep and don't do the reading, you will fail her class.

postl was a very interesting individual. she was very loud and active. i enjoyed her class

She's explains everything until everyone understands it. Its always clear.

i loved her

She was awesome. I still think of her from time to time. She told me I was naive...I love her for it. She is open minded and easy to speak with. I really enjoyed her class and her personality.

I enjoyed her class very much. Occasionally, she'll put you on the spot but as long as you read the texts and do your best she'll give you credit for trying. Another thing, when she does call on you, don't say "I don't know" speak your mind with what you think is the answer. Yet, she does explain things fully so you understand better.

I thought she was great. Her humor is harmless, don't be so sensitive. Philosophy sucks, we all know that but she makes the best of it. Nice professor, and very helpul!!!!

no she is an amazing woman and extremely smart, she just forces you to think. the material isnt that difficult and she makes her quizes upon her notes. only two papers for the semester.

Gertrude Postl is such a wonderful professor. She is fun, interesting, & really knows her stuff-her Austrian accent is fun to listen to. If you want to learn about philosophy, she's it. She is very involved in Women's Studies, an important topic. It's worth looking into what they offer for classes at SCCC. You will work, but you will learn! Great!

she is a very good teacher, she makes things clear and her quizes are easy BUT u have to pay attention and read the text. NEVER use sparknotes, even on text reports, she knows!! she makes the class very interesting and she definately knows her stuff. time goes by fast in the class. pay attention bc she calls on u a lot when ur not paying attention.

My favorite teacher ever

Professor Postl is possibly the best teacher I have ever had. Not only does she explain things in a crystal clear manner but she has a certain way of speaking which makes those who don't understand, and sometimes even those who do understand, look like idiots. I enjoy her somewhat abrasive style.

Whoever complained about her accent is retarded. Ms. Postl is foreign and must think you are attacking her on a topic, very defensive. be prepared for debate 5 books, read, very important. I enjoyed the class very much. Open forum, we discussed everything, hope you get good classmates ;). She can be a bit ruthless at times. Happy sabaticle!

Great class. Postl is a great teacher/philospher. you can tell she is very passionate. She is funny interesting. Very clear and I cannot believe people think she grades hard! sheesh...some of these kids are so friggin stupid!

This isn't a easy class b/c it contains phil,art,hist, and literature. the prof is great, one of the best I've in Suffolk.This is collage so you get what you deserve. two textbooks assigned, three fill in exams, one museum assignment and one paper. if you go to class take good notes and do papers its an easy A. she gives upto 15 points extra credit

I took both ID11&12 at the same time w/ her and loved it. She is a great professor. Take her class if you're a serious student. there are two textbooks assigned and you have 2 read them. three fill in exams with choices. 1 museum assignment and one term paper on given topic. if you go to class, take good notes and do well on papers its an easy A

1st the bad, Prof Postl's papers make you walk a fine line and it's difficult to know with certainty how to give her exactly what she wants; she's a tough grader. However, despite her thick accent, she has exemplary command of the language and is easy to understand; she is extremely understanding helpful and will sometimes give leeway on deadlines

I took her Honors Phil 101 class. She is absolutely terrific at what she does. Yes, she has an Austrian Accent, but she speaks perfect English, I don't understand what others are whining about. Her class is very organized, and as long as you do the work, you will be fine. After all, you are supposed to be in College so just read the texts .

You gotta go to class and participate and do assignments. Not hard if you just do what you are suppose to do. The problem is, some people just want to be pampered. This woman is brilliant! Grow the hell up kiddos!!!

I love her! She is an amazing professor. if you participate, read and do your work you will have no problem acing this class.

She expects a lot out of you but it's good motivation and a challenge. Her accent makes her sometimes hard to understand, but also entertaining. She's pretty funny and I think she genuinely wants you to learn and do well, but makes you earn an A.

Professor Postl is the best professor I have ever had. I don't understand why people are complaining. Do the reading, go to class and you will be fine. All essay tests, impossible not to get an A if you actually do the work. She rocks!!

Take this professor and be ready to learn. Her assignments are very easy to do well on: display a basic understanding of the material and, when asked to do so, be prepared to defend your opinion. Her accent is not impossible to work with, and if you are interested in continental philosophy there is probably no one else with her background.

What is the problem? Prof. Postl speaks perfect English! All these kids whining are amazing. Read the material, go to class and you will get an A. Apparently it's too tough to do some work for the people complaining. Prof. Postl is brilliant and sweet lady.

One of the best professors ive ever had. Ide take her again if I had the chance.

Prof. Postl is a great teacher. She makes the material very clear and easy to understand. Plus you get to watch films in this class. She also brought in a former student (now a grad student I think) who taught us a class on Inception and Descartes, it was fun. She is a great Professor. Take her if you can!

Why are people complaining? She does have a heavy accent, but you can understand her very clearly. She very helpful, answers all questions and emails. She does get frustrated when nobody participates (can you blame her?). 4 quizzes, 2 papers. She goes over and interprets every reading. Great teacher!

She's such a nice lady! The class is a bit boring, but she tries to make it interesting. I loved how she compared some philosophical topics to films like The Matrix and Inception. She actually teaches a film philosophy class, but I graduated after this class, so I couldn't take it. She will help you if you need it!

She speaks with an accent but you get used to it. People think she's hard, but this is college and all she expects is for you do come to class, do the readings she assigns and participate. If you put in the effort, you will do well. She even allows extra credit. She's a very good teacher. ALWAYS willing to help you if you talk to her.

She's an excellent professor who you can learn a lot from if you're willing to do your part. If you came to college to be babied, don't take her. If you're willing to do the reading that's asked of you and actually learn something, she's the one for you. Explores ideas from many different perspectives. Does give reading quizzes.

Philosophy is a difficult subject as it is. She makes it easy to understand and have many class discussions. I suggest reading and taking notes. Participate she helps you understand. She turns something that can be boring into something that makes you think and learn and it's not such a bad class. But GET THE BOOK! YOU USE IS EVERY DAY

DO NOT GO TO THE BATHROOM DURING HER CLASS. She does NOT like it and WILL make that known. Other than that, she's really a wonderful professor. Very knowledgeable, very enthusiastic, she can make the class fun if the students participate. If you're struggling, let her know, be honest with her and she'll be understanding and very helpful.

I took her honors course last spring. She has a thick German accent that's hard to understand at first but you'll get used to it. Really interesting lectures if you're into philosophy like I am but I did notice some people around me falling asleep. She graded us based on two tests, one paper, participation, and 5 response papers (1 page each).

Everyone complained about her grading for her papers and said she was a harsh grader. She is one of those professors you have to show that you care and are interested. She does care. Her part of the exams were tough. Some would say her British? accent is rough. Stay away if you aren't prepared to put in work.

She's so sweet. The work is literally cake, all you do is readings. She'll respect you way more if you did, and give you credit if you participate because not a lot of people do. She doesn't like laziness and if you do the bare minimum and just try you'll easily get an A. I took this as an elective and it was actually cool and thought provoking.

Great Lectures. Get ready to write. Loved her sense of humor. learned a ton and enjoyed coming to class

While she does have a thick accent, she is more than willing to elaborate on her thoughts. She answers questions in a very concise manner and is never vague. She thinks in terms of philosophy and wants to relate that to the now. She only gets better with time!

Let's sum it up. Postl's accent is not that bad. Her tests are 15 short answer. Q's, pick 10 only. She is humorous, and willing to explain things to you that you dont understand. She gives great feedback on essays. Please make Postl happy and read the damn texts

Great teacher, I had her in fall of 2018 and am writing this now. Things I will say: she knows who did the reading and who didn't.... , she WILL pick on you for questions if you are unprepared/uninterested and you need to go to class! GO TO CLASS! She is pretty smart person, you can learn a thing or two about life/yourself by listening to her speak

Took this class in Fall 2019. Postl and O'Brien really run the class well. Their test questions come directly from the notes that they write on the board before class. Take time to study the lectures, find something interesting and write a good essay. Go to the writing center. Email Postl what you're thinking of writing. Postl is a good person

Professor Postl responds to questions/concerns. Majority of class is participation on blackboard (took this class online), 3 papers, and 2 tests. Do the weekly assignment, study from lecture and you'll do fine. Highly recommend

Professor Postl has a strong Austrian accent, does not mean she is hard to understand, just have to adapt. She is really a sweetheart, she means well. If you don't pay attention you will get roasted by her. So pay attention. She is extremely funny. You don't have to read just pay attention clear grader, easy class, she makes it easy 3 essays 2 test