J. Angelo Corlett - San Diego State University

Professor: J. Angelo Corlett
Department: Philosophy
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL200
  • Grade Received: D-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor who is really passionate about what he teaches. Lectures are fun, although a bit lengthy. BEWARE: class is only graded by the midterm and final. This makes it hard to pass if you don't do well in either, considering his expectations for these exams are a bit over the top (ex: 5+ pages and 30 MC in under 1 hr 15 min).
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I ended up dropping out of his class because of how upsetting his class is. He formats his class without clear expectations and refuses to curve his exams. He doesn't even use canvas, instead of using google classroom. Just don't take him, you'll be much happier.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL342
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do yourself the favor & don't take this class . The midterm and final are based on "everything we've gone over." 8 pages , 1 hour without any guidance or real test preparation. He makes his own plans & ideas that don't exist in the real world & expects you to study them. Everything in this class is based off his own opinions and views .
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL512
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You gotta on top of the reading and make sure you email him questions if you don't understand something. Those exams were hard, but I feel like I learned stuff from it. This prof isn't for slackers. People need to get past the lectures being about him bc it's about the profession. If a bio prof shared their work in bio no one would care
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL328
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
There is only a midterm and a final exam. If you're taking this class as a general ed you should not take him because it will drop your gpa. I am a philosopher major and I barely passed this class with a C and I spend so much time studying for his exams. If you're planning to go to law school I recommend him, since he grades like a law prof.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Spent the majority of lectures talking about himself and often makes inappropriate comments. Test are ridiculously hard. Avoid taking him.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL510
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
most people would say think twice before taking him, I would say don't even think about it at all- DO NOT TAKE HIM! Swears he's the best but all his lectures are 90% about himself and 10% about the material. His writing is confusing and gets offended when you don't understand what he's writing about. Worked my butt off for a B, not worth it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL510
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Corlett's teaching style is a mix of conservative and by the books. While the topics/questions asked in class were great for discussion, I spent most of the time trying to copy enough notes to study. I also spent a lot of time outside of class trying to memorize the book and notes word for word for 2 exams. Overall wish I couldve gained more.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL510
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Funny prof. His methods are old school. His classes are tough, but if you enjoy a challenge go for it. There is so much freedom to fall off the cliff in his class, so you have to be disciplined. I don't think the other posts are wrong, but they don't see where he's coming from in his humor or criticisms of other thinkers. GO TO OFFICE HOURS
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL510
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Napolean complex. Corlett downgrades any and all philosophers who aren't him. He repeatedly bashes ivy league philosophy professors (probably because he wouldn't be given professorship at such a school). . Mandatory to buy his overpriced, biased and pretentiously written books. Best avoid this professor.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL535
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doable. Attendance not necessary. Grade midterm + final, which each consist of 2 in-class essays (min 8 pages each). If you want an A, you must read all 3 books and cite them in your essays. His humor gets old; I'd rather learn about religion than his stories/jokes. 1/2 the class focuses on his material, which I would say is disproportionate.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL328
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've been at state for four years. JAY is the worst teacher I've ever had. He is narcissistic. His theories are unfounded and weak, but he believes he is the god of race philosophy. He does not allow you to think for yourself. His writing is repetitive and he talks in circles. If there's a counterpoint, he will simply leave it out or denounce it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHI101
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Funny dude, make sure to attend every class because a lot of the material from the notes that are only given in class are on the tests, there are a few books that coincide with the different parts of the course, reading isn't necessary to pass but is if you want an A, maybe even a B.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL510
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Boring lectures and goes on rants constantly. He's narcissistic and has you use his overpriced books as material. 50% of your grade is the midterm and 50% is the final. It's ridiculous and impossible. Do NOT take his class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great teacher, hard tests and the 4 exams make up your entire grade. So it is very difficult.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor as he is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about Philosohpy yet SO HARD. The grade is all based on exams and they are so so hard. So much reading is required and even if you read its so hard to understand. 100% not an easy A. Probably getting a C in the class and Im a very smart A student. Should probably avoid.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Corlett is one of the most amazing professors at state. He has immense wisdom and just one particular way to describe him would be inaccurate. I learnt more from this class than any of the classes. Dr. Corlett does make sarcastic comments and admits it. If you are someone really willing to learn, you should take this class. Ready to be refuted?
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL510
  • 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:
He challenges your very core & will get a clean, healthy debate going. I went to school for 6 years &have 3 degrees,he's by far,one of my most memorable professors. His class will NOT be easy, but it'll be worth it. For my final I challenged one of his theories. It could have gone 1of2 ways, either he'll be pissed or appreciative. He gave me an A.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
PHIL 110 with Dr. C. He allows up to 6 absences w/o losing 30 points in the class. Bear in mind, your whole grade in the class is comprised of 2 exams ONLY 50-50. So if you dont do so well in the exams and lose 30 points, youre done. The exams compose of multiple choice and essay question. We take LENGTHY notes everyday. He's hilarious though
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I'm taking Dr. C for PHIL110. So far he is freaking hilarious. Beware, he swears in almost every sentence. He teaches our class with heavy lecture slides, which will be your only study guides for exams so take good notes! He's awesome, but it bugs me how much he talks and goes off into tangents about his stories and philosophical thinking.
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