Really good, makes you think

Dr. Handleman is very passionate about teaching. She wants you to learn and walk away with a broader point of view. She gives great feedback and a chance to fix mistakes on earlier papers. If you like learning than take her class.

She is very helpful, I have not finished the class yet, but sofar I like it. She is a very nice person.

She's a little weird. But she's definitely a great teacher. Very enthusiastic in class. Recommend to anyone who wants to have fun in class.

Good teacher, a little too strict on homework. She means it when she says class participation and homework counts. You can lose too many points if you miss homework. I feel it is a little too unfair, but a fun class!

She is sooo easy & funny. Only 1 term paper & you got the whole semeter to write. NO midterm but a quiz that is open book. On the final, you can bring in up to 1 million note cards to use. Gotta do 1 presentation, but got the whole semester to prep.

she's a very nice teacher, just talk to her if you have any questions regarding your paper n she'll help you a lot. she grades mostly on how much you participate in class, your final essay, n your tests (2), in which are open notes.

She is such a great teacher. Shes very eclectic and she loves any sort of feedback from you. I took a night class from 7-10 but i was never bored or tired, she makes the class really fun and interesting. I would reccomend her to anyone who's new to philo.

At first,this class seemed really hard to me but it gets every interesting later on. This teacher will go to her fullest to help you. However, if you do not like writing, you won't like this class.

SHE WAS AN AWESOME TEACHER WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS. SHE GIVES YOU PLENTY OF TIME TO ACCOMPLISH ASSIGNMENTS AND THE MIDTERM & FINAL ARE OPEN NOTE. MAKE SURE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS IF YOU WANT AN A

There's a lot of homework in this class. (logic & argumentaion) The class was very straightforaward. easy to understand. As long as you do your hw.. you can get a good grade.

There's a lot of writing in this class. The readings are short but VERY confusing. If you participate in class a lot and write your essays on basically what she tells you in class, you'll do fine. Tests (2) are open note. I found the class interesting!

I am an A student but philosophy was just too difficult so I dropped it. The second time around I took Handleman and she is an incredible teacher! She engages the class, clearly presents the arguments and facilitates understanding. Expect lots of reading!

She is very sweet, but her grading and standards are very demanding.

This professor is pretty good, but her grading is rather difficult and makes it hard to get an "A". If you want an easy "A", forget about it. Is a bit cranky and depending on the philosopher acts "like that philosopher, her Nietzs

Very hard lots of homework!!!!!!!!!!!! Great teacher though. Good luck.

Great teacher but her class can be difficult if you don't read the material. She's willing to give you a better grade if you redo the work. She makes you work in groups but I find that helpful. You start workin on your final the first week(Research paper)

Much better teacher than the reviews from these slacker asses suggest... you all got to think, people! Peace

She is quite a cool professor. Fun with a good sense of humour. She will also spend time helping you out if you ask for it. Do the readings and write the response papers and you will do very well. She hates laziness for sure!

very difficult material presented by a teacher who is all about leaving the thinking up to you. i bugged her to death for help and got an A. she loves that. if you have ?'s, ask them, see her with drafts and rewrites. she's cool about helping you alon

She's a great teacher!! you can redo homework or essays to get a better grade!! The onlee thing hard about this class is that you have to think and she gives you a lot of time to slack off. Only thing that will prevent you from getting an A is Laziness.

pretty nice person. one 8-10 page paper due at end of semester. other than that not much other hard work.

This class is an easy A as long as you work on your project all along. Don't put it off or your screwed! Tests are open note. Prof is very nice and energetic teacher. Only an idiot could fail this class.

This professor goes out of her way to help students in understanding the material. She really cares about he students and about teaching philosophy. Class is fascinating but not easy - make sure you have completed English 1 A and B. Being a good writer is essential in this course. She is fun too!

Whoever said that she's anti-Christian is lying. There's tons of obsessed Christians in our class and she treats them with the same respect as anyone else. Philosophy requires you to question everything...even religion: GET OVER IT! The bible says that God is a "He"...that's all she was pointing out

She's great, will never get bore in her class, she's very funny and teaches with lots of enthusiasm. She's very easy at the beginning of the semester but becareful at the end, there is more than 10 pages project due and she grades hard, I had an A, got A's and B's on all my tests, but got a C on the project and end up with a B in the class =(

I love her class, she obviously questions everything because its philosphy thats what the course is about. If you want to know about life or intrested in things of life and exisiting take her class. she isnt boring and she will help you in anything she can.

Read assignments, think it over a bit, write an 1-2 page essay with some THOUGHTS put into it, and take it to class for intelligent discussions. That's the breakdown of the class. The key is to THINK; that makes everything so much easier and enjoyable. She's very helpful as long as you ASK for help!

extremely helpful but actually makes you think.

Dr. Handelman is not for everyone, but she is very committed to her students. She's got some funny and unnecessary rules about cookies (you'll find out) but for the most part, she's really committed to having you learn and think critically about ideas and philosophy. Her philospher citizen seminars are amazing, and she created them.

She is nice and will give you lots of chances to fix your papers. The material is not always easy but it is very interesting if you understand it. basically, if your an idiot dont take her class because you have to think! i respect her highly because she rewards hard work and not laziness. make an effort, ask her about your work, and youll be fine

Great teacher

critical thinking is a must. confusing at times. she's helpful, but still confusing. really nice, fair grader. if you want an easy a, dont take her.

I loved Dr. Linda. Homework wasn't exactly easy or hard, but you have to show that you are thinking and at least attempting to come to a resolution. She wants to help as much as possible and creates a comfortable classroom where you feel free to express ideas. I loved this class!

Prof. Handelman was a great teacher who got me really interested in philosophy. Homework isn't hard as long as you read the material. I am definitely taking her again.

She is the best philosophy teacher ever. She makes you think hard and work hard but she's there to help you improve your grade and your knowledge. Would love to take her for another course too. Awesome teacher who has the gift of teaching.

She is a great teacher and is willing to help when you need it! Would take her class again! A lot of class discussion, but it helps you understand the material more.

Not outstanding, but a solid class and Handelman is great. There is a fair amount of work, but it is very interesting. She is very helpful and will work with you as much as you need, just ask. You can tell she cares about the subject and the students. If I have one criticism it is that she is too dogmatic in her interpretation of the philosophers.

She thinks she's funny--but she's not and it get's real annoying!! There's a research paper that's turned in at the end of the semester--but you work on it throughout the entire semester and you present it to the class--interesting to hear other's papers--give her $5 and she'll make a copy of the text book-pretty much it and some minor text book wk

Do your work (which isnt hard) just say something once a day in class (no matter how dumb it may be) and you'll get a B.

Dr. Handelman was tough, but your hard work and extra effort won't go for nil. I liked her. Don't get it wrong she is tough.

This lady is very quirky. She grades hard as hell. At the beginning of the class, she said there are no wrong answers, but trust me, there are. She knows what she is talking about so don't pretend you can bs your way through this one. She is very hard, but is VERY willing to help you along. You'll learn to think in this class.

I found the class fairly easy. I felt that we spent too much time discussing the philosophical concepts, but I enjoyed the class overall. She provides a clear, fool-proof format for the response papers and she is available to anyone that needs help. Getting an A is not very difficult, as long as you attend class regularly and do all the work.

The midterm and final are not difficult, open notes. Attendance and class participation are very important to getting a good grade. The rgument project is very difficult. She didn't make clear what she expected in the project. Recommend you have her review your work as you go along during office hours to make sure you are doing what she wants.

i agree with the below rating she is very clear in what she wants but her grading is very difficult. the class consisted of one paper a week then all the papers are revised and handed in as a portfolio as well as a group project and a final. i was one of the top students and got a C. Most people drop. She is interesting in class discussions.

Do not take her if you're lazy. WORK HARD ON YOUR PORTFOLIOS <--very important. I didn't miss a class. got an a in class participation and an a in hw and the individual project and didn't pass because of of my portfolio. TAKE NOTES IN YOUR BOOK so you can use it during the final as well.

Always write down your notes on your readings as you will able to use them on your final and ask questions. Make sure to rewrite your essays as they are 35% of your grade.. You can always ask her for her feedback, and take advantage of this, seriously!!! if you don't, you will regret it and will fail the class. Good luck!!

I deserve whatever grade I will get in her class. She makes it VERY clear in the first day of class what she wanted. She stresses that the class isn't easy, and that portfolios are worth 35% of your grade. Honestly, she's a GREAT teacher, the class just takes a lot of effort. She kept me awake after spending 12 hours at school! Super entertaining!

Handelman's a great professor, she's waaay better than these rating but you NEED decent writing skills to pass this class. If your willing to work hard this class is easy breezy. Pay attention, write notes, and take advantage of her office hours. oh yeah, BEWARE THE PORTFOLIO! The material pretty interesting. You'll have fun if your open minded. :]

Handleman's philosophy class is highly recommended. I looked forward to walking in her class every thursday. Her class is all about class discussion, written responses to the readings, and the PORTFOLIO (rewrites of the responses). She highlights the main points of each reading needed to write your rewrites, and takes time to answer any questions.

Those that have at least an average IQ you will definitely pass the class. I read and did the writings one day before it was due and thanks to her portfolio which are rewrites of the assignments, I was able to claim my A. The final is pretty much a reiteration of all the readings throughout the semester which she will explain to you in detail

She's a really nice teacher. I was scared to take her class after reading the reviews but I like her. She's straight forward w/ her lesson plans. Basically to pass her class you must always participate & do the weekly homework assignments. She's always willing to help so see her after class or during office hours. The portfolios are important!

I enjoyed taking Handlemans class. This was my first time taking a philosophy and i enjoyed it.She isnt the easiet grader,but she is willing to bend over backwards to help her students if they ask. Great Honest professor!She is so cute too and has such pretty eyes!

SHES A TOUGH COOKIE BUT SHE REALLY GOES OUT OF HER WAY TO BE READILY AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY CONCERN OR QUESTION. SHE EXPECTS TO RECEIVE EXACTLY WHAT SHE ASSIGNED AND EVEN IF YOU KNOW THAT WAY ISN'T THE BEST, YOUR BETTER OFF DOING IT EXACTLY AS SHE REQUESTED OTHERWISE EXPECT A BELOW AVERAGE GRADE.

Though this professor may have a specific path she insists you follow, she is a great teacher. More than writing or reading, you will be thinking in this class which provides the most rewarding experience. If you pay close attention and always ask questions, you will better comprehend the ideas presented and do well in the class.

Professor Handelman's class is easy if you're dedicated. She provides lots of her free time to help you out. Make sure to keep reviewing the write ups until she gives you a check plus. She is clear to tell you what your papers need to include. The only problem is that she does not like it when you challenge her ideas.

The hardest class Ive ever taken before in my life! You had to write EXACTLY in the precise wording she wanted!! I've never been more frustrated with a class before! That being said, she's a sweet lady but be prepared to do LOTS of rewrites and possible tears of frustration!

She was very clear and helpful through out the entire course, and she gave countless opportunities to fix whatever issues might crop up in your work for a higher grade. I highly recommend her as a philosophy professor.

I loved professor Handleman. She may be a critical grader, but she gives you ever opportunity to make up for your mistakes. If you hate this class it's because you were not willing to really learn to information, or even read a few pages every day. I loved this class, and I would recommend it to anyone. I had no problem getting a good grade.

Anyone with a desire to gain knowledge and expand their views would enjoy this class. While she may be a "hard grader" she gives you every possible opportunity to make back the points. This is not the class to take for a meaningless easy A. She's a passionate educator. I recommend this Professor 100%

Very tough class if you take days off. Tough grader as well, but she gives you every opportunity to make up your mistakes. Essentially you can get a 100 percent if you try hard enough. Listen to her corrections and write them down. I dont know why theres alot of hate for this teacher. Just follow her instructions and pay attention you will pass.

My heart sings when I think of this wonderful human being. The study of Ethics is invaluable as is and you can tell she lives and breathes the stuff. She's not easy but does everything she can to help you if you seek her out. I felt like I was in a meaningful conversation with a close friend. Deeply resonating life long lessons to be gained here 3