Richard Boothby - Loyola University Maryland

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Richard Boothby - Loyola University Maryland

Professor: Richard Boothby

Department: Philosophy

College: Loyola University Maryland

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HN204
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

3 papers, Oral Final, and readings for every class. He is really passionate and gives pretty interesting lectures. He also really cares about the students in the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PL210
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Boothby has been one of my favorite professors at Loyola so far. His class can be difficult at times but her really wants you to succeed. Really interesting material and he makes it easier to understand. A few papers and reading every night for homework. If you can, take him!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PL210
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Boothby is an excellent professor, he is caring and kind. His classes are very discussion based and are very interesting if you do the readings. My biggest complaint is how tough of a grader he is. He enjoys when you go to him for feedback on papers and the midterms, so I STRONGLY suggest you keep that in mind if you want a good grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PH201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Str8 up ledge, mans a straight up beast when it comes to philosophy. Makes it very enjoyable and you should have no problem paying attention. It was definitely my favorite class during my first and only year at Loyola. 10/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PH201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really enjoyed Dr. Boothby's class. He's a fair grader especially if you go to his office hours and ask him questions. He gives extra credit opportunities. He's a really nice guy and he's a genius.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PL200
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

super nice, willing to meet outside of class, papers aren't too long, all exams are essay format and he gives the questions in advance, take your time on the papers they're a big part of grade. He calls on you randomly but doesn't care if you don't know the answer. I would take him again

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PL352
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was interesting at times, but also a mess. Deadlines change all of the time, and sometimes the criteria for essays can be confusing. Overall a great guy though, and the class was interesting. He loves you if you participate and engage in the class, and honestly you will enjoy it more that way. I just really wish it was more organized.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PL352
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Boothby is a great guy. This class was genuinely interesting. However, like a typical philosophy professor, he's a pushover and very scattered. Almost never followed the syllabus and changed readings/due dates. Only graded based on two papers and a final essay exam. Really cool class but can be kind of depressing because it makes you question life

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHIL201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Boothby is a very understanding professor when it comes to attendance, although it is highly recommended to not skip. If you fall behind in this course, it's hard to pick back up. He's a tough grader on papers and likes to give quizzes, but also warns you the class before that there may or may not be a quiz the next class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PL201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Definitely a demanding course in terms of reading and participation but i came away from that class with so much. He is extremely intelligent and his lectures are very engaging. It is a very interesting course and even though I'm not a big fan of philosophy, he definitely heightened my interest because it relates so much with the real world.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PH201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A lot of reading, gives at least 1 quiz per week, doesnt really clarlify what the reading mean but hes a very nice man

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHIL201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Boothby is a little eccentric in his own way, but we all love him for it. Solid professor. Some of the topics are a little bit out there, but just go with it. You have to have an open mind. Do the readings, because he'll pop quiz you. You definitely need to go to class and work at it. Great person and teacher. Very intelligent. Take him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PL230
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's brilliant and loves what he's teaching, which makes the subject matter easier to get throughCharismatic and hilarious. He WILL call on you and probably use you as an example and you will be embarrassed. But he does it to everyone so it's just funny. He's just so enthusiastic that even if you get the answer wrong, you feel good about yourself.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PL201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's awesome. Doesn't post grades but in the end your grade will be fine. Pop quizzes on the readings but they're not that hard and he might not but them on your actual grade. We wrote three big papers and that's it

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PL201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I wouldn't say participation matters as much to Prof. Boothby as much as it does toward your grade. It's hard to get a word in edge wise but the more discussions you take part in, the easier you'll understand. Philosophy is hard in general, our brains aren't wired to think like this. Boothby has a lot of knowledge to share though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Interesting teacher. A lot of pop quizzes on the readings, 1 in class essay, 1 take home essay, 1 midterm and final. Be prepared to feel uncomfortable, constantly will call on you whether you raise your hand or not. Lectures explain the readings, spark notes is helpful. If you like to participate take this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PL210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best decision I have ever made! He is so unbelievably charismatic, and extremely intelligent. He has this way of getting you so engaged in his class, and makes you want to do his homework. Honestly...Boothby for next president. haha

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HN201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is the most amazing person you will ever meet in your entire life!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PL69
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of my favorite teachers at loyola. I was lucky enough to have him as my advisor, I STRONGLY reccormmend taking any classes you can with him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HN220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A great, great teacher. He makes philosophy so interesting and classes seem to fly by. Definitely one of the best teachers I've had and the class is completely manageable.

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