i thought Dr. U was a great teacher... it was a gread course and there were only 2 of us in there but he explained everything very clearly for me and i'm NOT a Philos. major. he was smart and funny and nice.

He's a great teacher, makes you think...A LOT. Blackboard info helps, also counts for class part. points if you post on the discussions. Req'd books are cheap and small, tests come from notes and readings. Not easy,but if an acctg major can get an A?

grow up fellow negative raters. If you study and read, you will do fine in udells class. he is a great guy,i recommend him!

A great teacher. He really wants you to understand the material. Small cheap book. Awesome class if you like thinking. recommend attending though. Easy

He's got a passion for his subject, and he tries to open students' eyes to it. Easy quizzes, lots of online (via Blackboard) info, cheap book that uses actual original philosophic texts.

This course is hard and you have to read and keep up but you really learn a lot. Knows his stuff but very openminded to student ideas. Extremely enthusiastic and seems to love teaching.

This was the best class I have had! It was hard but you learn so much about history and the philosophers and how to read them yourself. You have to go to class and do the readings the way he says but I did and got an A. Very fair and great personality.

Well I thought it was a good one. Readings were impossible at first but interesting after he explained them. He helped us understand difficult stuff and always tried to be helpful. He taught the philosophers ideas and I liked that.

I found him fascinating. He really knows a lot, and I was surprised how much philosophy connects with science and politics and even math. The readings were hard but interesting after he explained them.

had professor udell for logic he was great! loves what he does....quizes are easy..just practice on the logictech program he uses in class and ull b fine!

This professor obviously enjoys the subject he teaches, but he is extremely boring. This was one of the boringest classes I have had yet.

Really nice teacher, drops your lowest quiz if you make most of the classes

Dr Udell is a kewl guy, I had him for logic and he gives some of the clearest explanations you'll ever get from a philosopher. I wouldn't say the material is easy, but if you stick with practice problems (logic coach makes this EASY) it's hard to get a bad grade here.

he's explains everything so you basically don't even read the book (which he made himself), take notes in class and he drops your lowest grade if you go to 90% of the classes...even thursday nights aren't too bad.

pretty easy class. go to class and take good notes and you'll be fine.

Best class I have had here. The readings are hard, but you start to really like them cuz he explains them so well. He tells you that he really wants you to understand the different philosophers and teaches you how to read them. That is so cool. And he is totally not biased toward any philosophy.

I had him for intro to phil and logic and both were great. Like it says, he does love what he does and is very helpful. Take him.

He loves philosophy and teaches it well. However there are a lot of readings and they are not easy. He does explain the readings well, the problem is staying awake...

He is awesome. I worked at it, had difficulty with a lot of the material. I did so bad on the tests, yet he said what I get on the final is what I get in the class. He doesn't care about the school agenda...He wants you to know the stuff. He is funny, smart, and witty. If you want some tools to take out in the world, Udell is the man!! Awesome

Good teacher, only really cares if you understand the material presented or not. He is very helpful if you ask questions of him and he words his tests so that they don't trick you. Can be difficult to listen to for 3 hours straight sometimes, but who isnt.

larry is funny, uhh

I learned so much in this class plus he is a great guy. The readings are hard but he explains them and is VERY fair. Just do the work and you will do fine and enjoy it too.

I loved this class.

he seriously is a really nice guy, and is always willing to help. yea, the class is a little boring, but once he goes over the material mutliple times, you'll do fine on the tests.

take him. he's nice, he cares and he makes it interesting--very passionate about what he does. I would def take him again!

at first i thought this class was gonna be impossible because its very abstract but he is really good at explaining it and he is very good at explaining it. its not real easy stuff but if you keep up with the work you will learn it and do fine.

He loves what he does, he cares about you and makes sure you understand, he's smart, he makes it interesting, and he has a great personality. What more is there? Take his class and then take another one from him!

This class is really interesting. Hard readings but he helps you figure them out. I never learned more in any course here and would def take him again.

Nice, funny, a great teacher. He loves what he does and is ALWAYS willing to help. He is funny and has a great personality. I'm not taking any more philosophy courses, but if I was, I would definitely take him over again! Take him if you have the chance!

I went to his class 4 times: the first day, the first exam, the second, exam, and the final. I still got a B. If you can teach yourself, buy the book and use the CD-rom in the back of the book to learn. Obviously, I don't know his true teaching style but he is the only prof I know that advertises his AIM screenname. I just that's cool.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Dr. Udell's class is boring but he really goes out of his way to give you extra credit opportunities and help. He says "Hmm?" after every sentence though. Once I counted how many times he said it in one 2 1/2 hour class period: 127 times. Ugh. Anyway, this class is easy, go for it.

I'm a bio major and I took this class just to fill a gen ed. I never paid any attention in class or read the chapters. I got an A in the class for writing journals and good essays on the test. He's really nice and laid back.

awesome !!! seriously, u dont have to go to class, but if u do, and pay some attention, you wont have to study (thats how good of a teacher he is) and he makes effort to learn your names. id take him over and over again except im not a phil.major

i didnt realize how much math was involved with this class. no one bothered to tell me what i was getting into. so i found myself mid semester drawing pictures more then i was listening. udells definatly a good guy, but i'm not going to say that i didnt fall asleep a couple times before i stopped going to class. udells not bad

I really got interested in philosophy in this class Plus he's friendly and always in a good mood.

Didn't know what to expect going in basically dissecting literature and understanding termonology. I liked how he put the pieces together, cheaper book. Interesting character. Says hmm..a lot, but it snaps you back from you daze. You understand the material and discuss. Interesting how philosophy has impacted us today! Take him, learn, and do well.

Easy class unless you have down syndrome. Apparently, half of my class had it.

Prof. Udell is extreamly help full and very easy to communicate with. You get points for attending class so go!! You have to read the book and take notes in class and you will do fine. He has three exams and three essays that are easy to write! def recommend him!

he's awful to listen to for extended periods of time, but gives you EVERYTHING you need to ace his tests. not only does he go over the text and provide powerpoints, he gives you study guides and the essays are take-home. find a study buddy and make outlines, and its really easy to ace.hes a really great guy and really helpful/easy to access.

Funny and Random. He pretended to throw himself out of a 4th story window once, which was totally weird, but still a cool guy. Gives you all the notes you need to pass.

Great teacher and helpful! Take notes IN the book and study from that, he gives you everything you need to do well on the test. The essays are harder, I had a lot of trouble with them, so if your unclear about something, just ask. I would recommend getting a used book (if you can) and have the notes already in them, mine is on amazon if you want.

I liked this class so much and learned probably a lot. I thought the classes were interesting, and he's always pleasant and in a good mood. The readings are difficult but he helps you understand them.

My 3 hour class was not the most exciting thing in the world, and granted he might be a tad dry regardless of class length. But he goes through the book, tells you all you need to know, and provides study guides. Smart guy and a good professor.

Class is easy if you attend, take notes, and read material. Tests are easy, essays are hard. I found that he makes dull, tough material easier to understand and actually kind of interesting. Definitely would take him again if I were a philosophy major.

Very hard for a gen ed. He is a nice guy but is so confusing. Makes you take a lot of notes and you always need your book. If you miss a day you get so confused. Essays were so hard and he expects a lot from you tests were multiple choice with some fill in the blank. He gives study guides but does not go over them. I suggest taking another class

Dr. Udell is great teacher. I would not be able to understand the readings without his help. His class is three hours long and at times could be boring. But he did his best at making the class fun, and he has a good sense of humor. Also, his tests were easy, reminded me of a history test in high school. His essays are much more difficult though.

He is the best. His class helped with other classes and also with real life. Extremely useful. Made me wish I was majoring, or at least, minoring in philosophy.

I loved this class and am thinking about a minor in philosophy now. He tells you how to get an A, and it worked for me. Not easy material, but very interesting.

Udell is a great professor. Intro to Philosophy was interesting. He gives you all the material needed to get an A. People in my class were so rude showing up late and talking in class, it really bothered me. He is such a nice person, be nice!

Lectures were boring, but as long as you do the reading and highlighting beforehand you can follow it and it'll help you understand best. Gives extra credit points at the end of the semester if you participate with the clickers. Nice guy.

This class was very challenging for me but dr. Udell is excellent at breaking everything down to help you understand the material. The people who complain about him obviously aren't willing to put in the effort necessary to get a good grade. Dr Udell is one of the nicest guys and very knowledgable. There need to be more professors like him!

Dr. Udell's tests are pretty challenging but if you keep up with the material and pay attention in class, you won't have a problem. Udell is very sweet and explains the content in-depth.

Udell was a great professor. His lectures are long and he assigns six papers but the papers are only like 600 words each. You have two exams and one final exactly like the other two exams. You will have to read but I didn't read everything and I still walked away with an A in the class. You're going to have to go to class though. I'd take him again

In this class you get what you work for. If you work for the A then you will get it. When he talks in class, he will say almost every question/answer on the tests, so you have to listen/ pay attention in class! Do the highlighting & write down what he says exactly because those are the test questions. Anything he emphasizes will 100% be on test.

He is actually a great teacher, if you pay attention and come to class. I didn't read a single thing, I just took notes and watched the videos. He will tell you exactly what will be on the test, and his study guides are pretty specific. He does get off topic often, though.

Tough material, however only the weak minded do not do well in his class. stuff isn't that bad people dont even try because they dont get it the first time. Great guy, great class, just be open minded about it. Definitely a little challenging.

He is a great professor! As long as you pay attention in class and do the highlights he asks you to do in the book, you will be fine! People who says he is hard did not try. He takes attendance every class & gives bonus points for doing the highlights. Just pay attention in class & review highlights/powerpoints on D2l for exams & you will do fine.

Prof Udell is one of my favorite professors at WCU. I am not a philosophy major, but have gone to him outside of class and he is so sweet and just wants you to succeed. You will like the class more if you put in the effort. If you just sit there, you won't get anything out of it and it will seem boring because the material is not straightforward.

Very hard class and I almost dropped it but I'm so glad I didn't. I have gained so much from this class in literally every single class since. You need to be engaged in the class especially when it comes time for your journals. Make sure you come to class with the highlights done. STUDY for the tests. The readings are mentioned throughout life

I had Dr. Udell this past semester and do not understand all the negative reviews. Is he tough? Yes. However, if you genuinely try and put in effort, you will not fail. He also has a true passion for what he is teaching and helps any student in need.

No tests. 4 papers, but so worth it. He's awesome and genuinely cares for his students. Class is interesting and what he has to say is cool to hear. Take him you won't regret it, and you'll most likely get an A.

The class isn't that hard to pass. He gives you a couple pages of highlighting before class and posts a pdf telling you what to highlight, then go to class and take all the notes in the book. Write down what he says and use that in your journal. I hit 5000-6000 words easy that way. I also write the journal the day before its due and still passed.

Dr. Udell is absolutely one of the best professors across WCUPA. He wants to teach people HOW to philosophize rather than to just force them to memorize ideas and who they are associated with. Only journals, no tests or quizzes. The journals should be exploring the ideas. Highlighted readings are great for those learning to read Phil. 10/10

He's genuine about wanting you to learn and become better at critically thinking. However when i ask questions after class its never a conversation but another lecture and i can't jump in. genuinely use the writing center even if you think you're a good writer its a tough grade at times. you buy his book but you get the actual text not opinions.

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WORK. Should be offered as a writing requirement. Done an ungodly amount of reading and writing. Assignments include highlighting in textbook, and up to 2-3 books to read a week on Kindle. No tests, only 4 journals (must be 7000+ words) about the philosophers and their philosophies based on the textbook and articles.

Really cares about the material. Very clear with what he expects from the class. The amount of writing required for the class is very high. Grades fairly. I submitted something late and he was really understanding. If your good for the writing then you are good for the class. Lot of writing.

The class is graded by attendance, highlighting material before each class, and the four journals. I wrote 6500-7000 words for each journal and got an A on all of them. Pay attention during the lectures, take notes of what he says, and you'll have enough material for a good grade. Class demands a lot of outside work for the journals though.

Prof. Udell isn't a bad professor by any means the problem is the class setup. He knows that it is gen ed students, but he is very knowledgeable about philosophy and very passionate. I almost felt bad that no one really cared what he was talking about. 7- 10k word papers were rough for sure

Udell is passionate about philosophy and a nice man. He made philosophy interesting to me. Lectures for the whole class. A lot of difficult reading material, but if you listen in class, it's easier. Grade consists of several very long journals, so you need to read and write as much as you can about the readings. DONT PROCRASTINATE

I had his class 3 days a week and although the lectures feel like a lot, they help you greatly if you take notes and for when you go to write your journals. He does 4 journals a semester which also seems like a lot, but there are no other assignments other than highlights. He is a very kind and intelligent professor who is willing to help you learn

People complain most likely because they don't show up or care for the subject. Prof Udell is engaging and you can tell that he loves what he teaches. As constructive criticism I will say that the length of our journals is a lot especially for a 101 class. Other than that he's very kind and cares about his subject.