Kevin Corcoran - Calvin University

Professor: Kevin Corcoran
Department: Philosophy
College: Calvin University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL318
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly, you can read the powerpoints after class and pass it w/o taking notes. That's what I did.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Corcoran was so fun to have for class. He was lively and was super passionate about what he was teaching. He encourages you to think about the subject and makes it interesting. Going to his class was enjoyable and I never dreaded going. He gives out weekly writing assignments, but they're short and easy to finish.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Corcoran was amazing. I wasn't sure how the class was going to be, but it exceeded all expectations and I would totally retake the class!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a fantastic lecturer. But he doesn't post midterm grades or communicate clearly when homework is due.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am far from a philosophy major, but Corcoran made it enjoyable! I am a biochem major and was worried about philosophy ruining my GPA, but Corcoran is very clear about what he requires to receive an A. He is hilarious and every lecture was interesting. If you can get him for philosophy DO IT. Princeton Review ranked him in the top 300 professors.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I like Corcoran as a person, and I also think he gets his ideas across to students in a clear, easy to understand way. The content of the course really wasn't that difficult if you took notes, but he is very harsh in grading essays. You have to make your arguments very clear because he will roast you if you are ambiguous in the slightest.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
he throws chalk so watch out, but, like take the class anyways, it's so worth it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I LOVED having Corcoran for Philosophy. He was funny, and he explained complicated topics over and over again to make sure we understood it. I genuinely miss going to this class. His tests were also online, as well as the exam, and the homework is just responses to the readings. If you have to take Phil153, take it with Corcoran!!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Corcoran is great! I learned a lot and really enjoyed the material! He clearly and thoroughly explains everything. Just take good notes and you'll be fine.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is the best philosophy professor I've ever had. Fun lectures. His lectures are always the highlight of the day I have philosophy class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Corcoran is a fair, gracious, and engaging instructor. He doesn't talk down to or belittle his students but works VERY hard to make ideas clear and understood no matter how long it takes. I appreciated his balanced and careful presentation of many of the challenging topics in philosophy. Felt like he cared about me even in an online course.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Corcoran is the best! He is passionate about his teaching, and even though his lectures are long, I looked forward to them every week! He expects you to read the material and write a response paper each week. He is hilarious and incorporates lots of class discussion into his lectures. I highly recommend his class!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Corcoran is funny, and his 90 minute lecture is bearable. He expects you to always complete reading and relies on class participation. There is a 1 page paper due every week, but he is always willing to help during office hours ( which will boost your exam grades). There are a few extra credit chances during the semester.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153H
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Honors philosophy with Corcoran was one of my favorite classes so far at Calvin. I learned a lot and he is really good at explaining the philosophy concepts.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HE IS THE BEST!!! His lectures are amazing, not much homework or papers, and hist tests are all online. He makes philosophy more exciting than Harry Potter. I seriously considered changing my major to Philosophy while taking his class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Corcoran is the best. Not an easy course, but he's absolutely wonderful. Great lectures, super nice, and super hot. ;)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic Prof! He tries to make it interesting, which is extremely helpful since it's philosophy. I had him for an online class, but the lectures posted were very helpful. He also had review sessions before each test to make sure that we understood the material.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A really great prof. The way he runs his class is different than the other philosophy professors at Calvin from what I've heard. His class is very discussion based and he leaves lots of time for questions and debates. He also doesn't require participation which was great for me because I am a quiet person who just likes to listen.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHI153
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
It is clear that Corcoran loves teaching and cares about his students' well-being. During midterms, he even took our entire class out to dinner. His expectations are very clear, so you are not surprised if you get a bad grade. He loves chatting with his students outside of class. He is understanding if you make your case and are a good student.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL153HONORS
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor. He explains difficult theories well and makes sure that everyone understands. He's happy to have impromptu discussions. I hated it at first , but it grew on me. He is a bit opinionated, but he really tries not to share them. There's a lot of writing assignments and reading, but do the work, ask questions, and you'll be fine.
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