4.5

John Corvino

Philosophy - Wayne State University

4.5
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2.9
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
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4.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

90

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What Students Say

Corvino is nice, but his class so HARD

PHI1110 - 2.0 rating

This guy knows his stuff for sure, but this class is very hard

PHI2320 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

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71% confidence
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C (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 8 reported grades
A: 4
B-: 1
C: 1
Not sure yet: 1
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PHI1100
Jan 15, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PHI2320
Jun 4, 2002

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PHI1100
Nov 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PHI1100
Feb 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PHI2320
Apr 3, 2003

Very good instructor.....Good role model in the GLBT community

3.0
4.0
PHL1100
Apr 4, 2003

Good personality, lots and lots of reading and the course is not student oriented.

5.0
3.0
PHI1100
Nov 16, 2003

Awesome class!

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Dec 11, 2003

Do the reading and you'll be fine

5.0
3.0
PHI1100
Apr 22, 2004

Very interesting course. Makes you really thnik when it comes to writing.Great teacher. Do the readings and go to lectures and you will get an A.

5.0
3.0
PHI3800
Apr 24, 2004

Great!

5.0
3.0
ETHICS
May 3, 2004

Great guy! Very, very, very hot! Go to class, do the reading and you'll do great. A wealth of knowledge and remarkable ability to explain difficult, abstract concepts in easy, understandable terms.

5.0
2.0
PHIL1100
May 14, 2004

Great teacher, very knowledgeable. Excellent rapport with students. Read the material and study for the tests and you can get a good grade. This guy has a great sense of humor, too.

5.0
4.0
PHI
Aug 9, 2004

A wonderful teacher. Reading assignments are well chosen, and lecture/discussions are thought provoking.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Nov 15, 2004

very good professor, probably the best in the school. you just have to do his writings like he wants--one argument one thesis kinda deal. he tends to grade papers like an english professor. other than that he is very very interesting.

5.0
1.0
PHI1100ETHICS
Jan 2, 2005

One amazingly smart and funny person. He tries his best to make the class interesting and is one of the only teachers that is successful. I asked him a lot of tough/ convoluted questions in class and he answered all of them dead on. He shows respect to every student and his exams are pretty easy.

5.0
3.0
PHY1100
Apr 6, 2005

very good teacher, very funny. lectures are very thought provoking. exams are easy only if u study and read the material. Take Mark as TA if possible.

5.0
4.0
PHI
Apr 20, 2005

This man's extreme attractiveness matches his intelligence. I'd attend his classes even if I wasn't registered! Pure stimulation! (intellectually speaking, of course;))

5.0
1.0
PHI
Apr 20, 2005

Best PHI teacher at WSU, class is very easy if you do the readings, which is about 8 pages a day.

5.0
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PHI1100
Apr 22, 2005

He's an amazing teacher,extremley intelligent, and hot as hell. He's also gay, so ladies don't make the mistake of drooling over him for like 10 weeks and then realizing that you are definitley, in every way shape or form, not his type.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
May 4, 2005

He is an amazing professor. He can make something as boring as philosophy interesting. Although he is gay, he is good eye candy for a 9:30 class

3.0
3.0
PHI1100
May 16, 2005

Good professor. DO NOT TAKE MARK AS A TA. HE SEEMS NICE, BUT TRUST ME IT'S LIKE HE DOESN'T WANT STUDENTS TO DO WELL. HE CAN'T TEACH.

3.0
4.0
PHI1100
Jun 20, 2005

He is alright, but his Gay side comes out in class once in a while. Not the best grader in the world...system sort of sucks. Pretty easy A

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Jun 26, 2005

Awesome professor. Topics are very interesting and the 2 hour class flies by in about 10 minutes. I would attend his classes just for enjoyment. He grades a bit hard but he can turn a bad writer into a writer that would amaze english professors. The readings were very interestingand well picked.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Aug 4, 2005

Good professor. Corvino is accessable and to the point. He makes the Univeristy make a packet for him so we can save money not buying a text book. Reading is manageable. Multiple choice is tough, but pay attention to his lectures, and you can't get less than a B. Try and get Evan as your TA. He is great!

5.0
4.0
PHI1100
Oct 5, 2005

John is very nice to look at everyday, too bad he's Gay. He is super smart and encourages group discussion. He is a tough grader but he spells out exactly what he wants in class. If you like to skip class this he is not for you. His tests are based on lectures.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Nov 3, 2005

Good prof, clear and precise in his lectures. Tests are incredibly easy, his study guides lay everything out for you to know. Quizes are easy as long as you are concise.

2.0
3.0
PHILOSOPHY
Nov 15, 2005

Although his lectures were okay, I thought that he was a bit biased in his grading, if not arbitrary. I also thought he invested more in his grad students than his undergrads, and that his feedback was often not very constructive.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Dec 9, 2005

he's an awesome professor very knowledgeable. good looking, smart, and a sense of humor. Very impressive individual. He reminds me of Will from "Will and Grace." he should become an acter instead. but until then he's a great asset to wayne state. take him if u want to be inspired and taught.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Dec 27, 2005

Charismatic, knowledgeable professor. Very helpful. Makes the subject matter interesting. Expectations are laid out in front of you.

5.0
1.0
PHI1100
Jan 10, 2006

This guy is awesome. One of the best teachers I have had so far. Learned a great deal in his class (for once). His T.A's was awesome and they were very clear on what they wanted for tests/quizzes. Take him if you need a PHI credit.

5.0
2.0
PHY1100
Jul 29, 2006

Best teacher I've ever had. He doesn't mind helping in office hours. Take advantage. You must show an interest 2 get good grade. Hard class, but he makes it better. Do all reading/hw, make sure he and TAs know your name by grade time.

5.0
3.0
PHI1100
Aug 2, 2006

Interesting class. Difficult. Great speaker.

3.0
5.0
PHY1100
Aug 29, 2006

he gives a lot of notes

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3.0
PHI2320
Sep 28, 2006

I don't remember the number of the class. it was intro to ethics. The point is, Professor Corvino should be president of the universe. he is amazing and one of the best professors I've had.

5.0
3.0
ETHIC501
Oct 16, 2006

I've been blessed with the good fortune of two consecutive semesters of J.C'S infusion of positivity. listening to John Corvino can be compared to the warm, tender feeling that one experiences after feeding the animals at a petting zoo, stroking the precious flesh of a newborn, or the instant gratification of gramma's hot apple Pie. yesthatgood.

5.0
3.0
PHI1100
Dec 18, 2006

Clear, understandable. Gives plenty of time for questions. The only means of grading are 3 tests. So dont get sick around when a test is scheduled! Otherwise, you will learn a lot from lecture and studying. Great Prof.

5.0
1.0
PHI1100
Dec 28, 2006

great pro, easy if u take an interest. Hes Funny too!

5.0
1.0
PHI1100
Dec 30, 2006

good Prof. As long as you read the section and pay attention in class you can't fail. He gives limited reading a few pages a week. He will go over information until you understand it.

3.0
5.0
PHI1100
Mar 31, 2007

This is a GE class, figure it's easy...Noooo. Corvino makes easy material hard. Tricky multiple choice and they use a rubric for your essays...only 3 tests and a final. If this is just for a GE, too much work for the 3 credits. I work harder on this than I do classes for my major. Lectures are boring and makes me sleep but it helps to pay attention

5.0
5.0
PHI1100
Apr 26, 2007

The tests are hard if you don't study. Don't let his appearance and the easiness of the material fool you. In all though, he is an excellent scholar and he's extremely helpful, not to mention he's pretty famous.

5.0
1.0
PHI1100
Apr 30, 2007

Great professor. Presents class in a clear and indepth fashion. He is also HILARIOUS. -very enjoyble class.

4.0
3.0
PHI2320
Jun 14, 2007

kinda scrawny, but very hot I drooled over him for about a month before finding out he was gay. One or two quizzes about every week and half and 3 papers, none of which could be NO MORE than 500 words. Just make and get to the point

5.0
1.0
PHIL2320
Jul 2, 2007

Perfect

2.0
5.0
PHI1100
Jul 20, 2007

Try to avoid this teacher as much as possible don't let his looks fool you. he's extremely hard, if you think PHI is easy then take his course and you will change your mind! oh did I mension his ****iness??

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Jul 28, 2007

U simply couldnt ask for a better professor

5.0
4.0
PHI1100
Jul 31, 2007

I actually learned about structured arguments! It was wonderful. Wish I could have had a different TA, but Corvino himself was a great teacher. He's tough, but it's worth it.

3.0
3.0
PHILINT
Jan 25, 2008

Wow, did we have the same guy? I remember him as one of the most arrogant, moody professors I ever had.

5.0
2.0
PHIL100
Feb 13, 2008

As a mandatory class, it is perhaps one of the best you could ever hope to have. He explains all the articles (whether he agrees with them or not) very thoroughly. He is very available and does a remarkable job of making the atmosphere comfortable with the use of humor, in an otherwise uncomfortable situation (racism anyone?).

5.0
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PHIL1100
Mar 23, 2008

Great teacher! Makes the readings (which can become mundane and confusing) more exciting and understandable. I actually want to go to class. Respect him and he will respect you, plain and simple.

4.0
3.0
PHI1100
Apr 14, 2008

AMAZING TEACHER!exams were clear and if you attend its a piece of cake! Hes wayy tooo cute :) Hes so smart

5.0
4.0
PHI1100
Aug 6, 2008

Wonderful speaker and great teacer. Being a philosopher he is paid for his opinions, but does a great job representing both sides of the fence in his lectures. T.A. wasn't the best but Corvino is great!

5.0
1.0
PHI1120
Nov 7, 2008

He is an awesome teacher and it is too bad I can only vote hot for him once! No but really as long as you go to class and participate in discussin you will do fine. He gives you review sheets that are very helpful and your TA's will go over anything in discussion. HIGHLY recommended!!!!

5.0
5.0
PHI2320
Dec 23, 2008

I took the honors version and the material was pretty hard, but Corvino is a GREAT teacher and he's funny and lectures are pretty entertaining overall. Learned a lot in the class, but it was still a hard class.

5.0
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PHI2320
Dec 26, 2008

Despite its relative difficulty, I took a lot from this course. Corvino is a little headstrong but very intelligent and helpful (see him during office hours if you're struggling). Grade consists of four exams (no essays) that require a high degree of fluency in the material, which is often dense and sometimes hard to decipher. Go to class and read.

5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Mar 30, 2009

I thought he was an excellent professor. His notes were amazing and his exams followed his study guide pretty much word for word.Do not slack off in this class just because you think it is easy, I saw many people fail because of this.

5.0
4.0
PHI1100
Apr 27, 2009

This was a great class. You should absolutely take this course! It is challenging, but if you keep up with the readings and attend class you will do fine. The TAs were great, and very dedicated. This is the best course I have taken in 3 years.

4.0
4.0
PHI1100
Apr 29, 2009

What can I say John Corvino is one of the best professor at WSU. He is funny and smart. His class is hard work you have to read all the papers and show up to class in order to do well on the exams. But showing up to class is totally worth it...HE IS SOOO HOT! I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR. Take his class you will learn a lot and you won't be sorry.

4.0
4.0
PHI1100
May 5, 2009

Dr. Corvino has been the best professor that I've had at Wayne State. He made class fun but still got the point across!

5.0
2.0
PHI1120
Aug 26, 2009

this class was amazing, i LOVED the material!! they way corvino taught made it VERRRRY interesting and not to sound like a nerd but i loved going to class and wished it were longer!! also the discussion sessions that go with the class which are smaller than lect. are VERY helpful and always turn into fun convo!

5.0
4.0
PHI1120
Sep 20, 2009

he is a wonderful, funny and the best teacher that i have

4.0
4.0
PHI002
Nov 2, 2009

Very good speaker. Tests are hard but if you listen, come to class and read the text you will do well.

5.0
5.0
PHI2320
Dec 7, 2009

Im in the honors philosophy class and i was shocked at how hard this class was. I learned that if you write down every little thing he says (not kidding, i mean EVERYTHING), you will get carpal tunnel but you will also pass the tests! he is a really nice guy, and makes the difficult material understandable. -rita elias

4.0
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PHI1120
Dec 10, 2009

Dr. corvino is a very intelligent guy but is not the easiest teacher. I thought for sure I would do good in his class and have a C. He only has 4 tests that are very difficult and thats what your grade is. HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED.

3.0
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PHI2320
Dec 17, 2009

Intelligent professor, a little condescending when it comes to one-on-one help, but will try to do as much as he can to help. Don't recommend taking the class unless you have a strong interest, extremely dense.

3.0
4.0
PHI2320
Dec 20, 2009

This guy knows his stuff for sure, but this class is very hard. You have to be on top of all the reading and pay attention to every word he says in order to do well on exams. The exams are tough and composed of tricky multiple choice and essays. He can spot if you unsure in your essays and you will be marked down

5.0
5.0
PHI1120
Dec 23, 2009

Very hard class. The material is very mundane and boring. I did not do well in this class and I attended lecture when I could (had 18 credits), read the material, and felt I did well on his tests but did horrible. TA was boring but enthusiastic. Corvino is very smart and loves his job but takes PHI too seriously. My worst grade in college thus far

5.0
3.0
PHI1120
Dec 28, 2009

very good professor. one of the best. you must come to class, pay attention, and do the readings. my only problem was learning phi lingo. but that was on me. not prof's fault. good class

5.0
1.0
QC12
Dec 30, 2009

FANTASTIC...ACTUALLY!

5.0
1.0
PHI1120
Jan 3, 2010

he is a awesome teacher im taking more philosophy classes just because of his teaching and because he is so hot

5.0
4.0
PHI1120
Jan 5, 2010

Amazing Professor! Smart as well as Handsome..you will be glued to your seat during his lecture.and go to office hours..HE WILL HELP YOU OUT!! I lovv him!! You have to study your material and show him you know stuff..clss is noy impossible as long as u know your stuff..

5.0
3.0
PHI1100
May 9, 2010

Prof. Corvino is awesome! Make sure you come to class and read the material and you will do just fine. His TA's were awesome too. Very helpful and clear!

5.0
4.0
PHI1010
Jun 9, 2010

He's the kind of professor every college student should experience at least once in their academic life. He's entertaining so the class never gets boring and if you have a problem and talk to him, he's very understanding. Just make sure to keep up with the reading and try to say at least one thing in class. He likes class participation.

5.0
1.0
PHI1010
Jul 7, 2010

there is no excuses for not doing well, his tests were straight off the notes, and their wasnt even that many notes to learn in the first place. Anyone who said it was hard or that he was bad simply did not try

5.0
3.0
PHI1100
Aug 23, 2010

I had John Corvino for Contemporary Moral Issues, and it was by far my favorite class taken at Wayne. He is hilarious and makes discussions fun. He is open to everyone's opinion and does not force his on you. Overall an excellent professor! Strongly recommended!

2.0
5.0
PHI101
Aug 24, 2011

Extremely difficult professor for a general education course requirement. Gives WAY TOO MANY readings and does not understand that we have other classes and majors. His exams are too tricky. Do NOT take him if you want an A.

4.0
4.0
PHI1120
Apr 20, 2012

Some of this stuff can be confusing or not interesting for most people. There are a lot of readings so be prepared. The number one mistake is not showing up to class. His lectures and class discussions give a lot more clarity to the content. Not bad, but kind of a demanding prof.

5.0
2.0
PL1120
May 1, 2012

Good teacher, class isn't too hard. Only problem I had was my final grade was an 89.7% and I still got a B+! Oh well...

4.0
3.0
PHI1120
May 3, 2012

Dr. Corvino is very smart individual and a good professor. His course was fair. There are a lot of readings so make sure to keep up with them and actually understand them. Four exams (all with the same weight) make up the grade, so prepare well in advance for them.

5.0
1.0
PHI1120
May 6, 2012

One of my favorite courses at WSU! Corvino is very engaging has a light personality, which gets you interested in the material. Make sure to keep up on all the readings and come to every class as his insight into the readings gives much clarity. Very helpful when needed. Exams are not difficult if you follow the readings and notes he gives.

5.0
3.0
PHI1120
Aug 29, 2012

Professional Ethics was maybe the most interesting and engaging class I have taken at Wayne. Corvino wanted us to be involved in the discussion and found a way to make a potentially boring subject really interesting. If you came to class and read the material then you were pretty much set up for an A. I definitely recommend a class with him.

5.0
2.0
PHI1120
Nov 6, 2012

Great professor, makes things easy to understand. Follow along during lecture and you'll be fine.

5.0
4.0
PHI1120
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2013

Invokes discussion, and provides useful feedback. My only issue is the amount of reading, and the exams require you to remember specific points from all readings. TA's do the grading so be sure to ask them what they look for! Not the easiest course, but Corvino's lectures are sure to get you thinking about things from a new perspective. Smart guy.

5.0
3.0
PHIL1100
Grade: B-
Dec 17, 2013

Corvino was an excellent lecturer. He kept the class engaged and interesting. Definitely read the course pack and participate in class. Discussion portion seemed a bit pointless to me sometimes however the lecture itself was wonderful. Exam questions were confusing and tricky at time but the workload is not much!

4.0
3.0
PHI1110
Grade: A
May 9, 2017
Would take again

Professor Corvino is fantastic! He is funny and caring. This class consisted of a lot of reading and only 4 exams so come to every class and study hard for the exams!

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PHI1110
Grade: C
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Corvino is nice, but his class so HARD. No hw, no extra credit, and no test drops. His 4 exams are heavy and graded harshly, 20 MC questions, 3 short answers, and 1 essay. Essays were graded harshly, I would write 3 pages and still get a lot of points off. You MUST read the book in order to write a decent essay. Avoid him if you can.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PHI1100
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2019
Would take again

He's super nice. Doesn't post his powerpoints online and there's no echo so u have to go to class. He leads a discussion and so lectures are engaging. If you participate in class, it can be a good boost if you're on the edge. His tests are mostly easy but depending on the TA, they may grade essays hard. His practice questions for tests really help.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHI1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

If you get a chance to have him as a professor, take it. You will learn a lot. He is not just good at delivering information, but delivering it without stress. I found this class fun and relaxing at times. Nothing too exhaustive.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PHI1100ETHICS
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Corvino is a very captivating lecturer. Even though the class size was large and attendance wasn't mandatory, I felt like I wanted to be in class and hear what he had to say. The course covered some sensitive topics, and Corvino was always respectful of everyones' opinions. Class had many very good discussions.

Inspirational
Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PHI1010
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this guy overall he is a good guy but the class is very hard and the TA's in the class graded the essay part of the exam way too hard.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PHI1110
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2020
Would take again

Great professor and engaging medical ethics class!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
B- (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 8 reported grades
A: 4
B-: 1
C: 1
Not sure yet: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (2)
Get ready to read (2)
Test heavy (2)
Tough grader (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Inspirational (2)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Ratings by Course

PHI3800

5.0

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ETHICS

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PHIL1100

5.0

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PHI

5.0

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PHI1100ETHICS

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

PHI101

5.0

PHL1100

4.0

PHI002

4.0

PHI2320

3.7

PHY1100

3.3

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