Steve Felder - Irvine Valley College

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Steve Felder - Irvine Valley College

Professor: Steve Felder

Department: Humanities

College: Irvine Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Felder is amazing! A lot of the material given can be challenging, but if you have a decent background in literature you'll be okay! His lectures are VERY informational. He isn't too tough of a grader. As long as you READ and take time to comprehend these intricate concepts you'll pass AND understand unforgettable new perspectives.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HUM1
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is definitely not a class where you can get A with hard work. I try my best to complete all the homework and exams. But his scoring standards are very strange. I dont know why I lost my credit. He doesnt give any feedback every time he scores. If this is not your major class, please stay away from him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him last semester. The material was pretty difficult; I found myself rereading his books and rewatching lectures due to the content. Overall, nice guy

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HUM1
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If this is not your major class, please stay away from him. This is definitely not an easy class to get A. The class is very very difficult. Taking this class will only waste your time and money. All in all, if this is not your major class, please stay away from him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HUM4
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The course was very unorganized and offered absolutely zero learning experiences. Dont take this class if you actually want to learn and broaden your knowledge.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took both his introduction courses for humanities and cultural studies. This course was lecture heavy and if you aren't a fan of reading in general, you need to stay away from him and these courses. However, he is an easy going professor that doesn't ask for much outside of doing what needs to be done. Course is mostly 4-5 papers and a final exam.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HUM10
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was surprised by the complexity of the content. Interesting concepts that are applicable to life. There are four essays and a final exam. He also grades the first two fairly easily. But that doesnt mean you dont need to put a lot of effort in! He is a very caring professor with great lectures. Tips: Read material and participate!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The final exam makes you feel like all the papers that you put your time and effort into went in the trash. I felt like the final exam made or break your grade. This class only consists of 3 papers and 2 tests. So there isn't room to fail. If you fail the final exam your grade is going to tank from 6-10 percent of your grade. Don't recommend it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HUM1
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a real gem in lecture, I took him for both HUM&Hist21 keeps you really intrigued with concepts! They can be hard to grasp but he is very helpful during office hours and doesn't shame you. HUM is not my intended major, I started out the semester shakey (didn't attend office hours) though at the end was throughly grasping the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Felder himself is a great guy and is very passionate about what he teaches. If you're not majoring/interested in the areas of Humanities and are looking for Honors courses to complete in order to maintain Honors status at IVC do not make the same mistake I did and take this class. Find a class that is not based on 100 points.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This honors class was one of the hardest I've taken at IVC. Felder is a great guy, and a great teacher. But the grading system for his class is a little strange. The entire class is based off of 3 papers, a midterm and final giving each assignment a weight of about 20% of your grade. The material is hard and his lectures are not easy to follow.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took summer history online, clear grading criteria, lots of supporting material, graded like an English/history hybrid. tests are reflection essays. easy grader but you have to read the material and must be good with reading comprehension/good at essays. book does not reflect white American history in a flattering light i enjoyed that perspective

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST21
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his summer class and it was okay, I leaned a lot but the class was just essentially reading the textbook. He says hes tests on and you will fail if you dont watch the lectures, documentaries, or read the additional material. But I only read the text book (And took notes on it) and did well. Not a bad choice, just be ready to read.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was seriously difficult. It's not an easy honors course at all. I spent so much time on the essays and listening to the lectures over and over again to fully understand the material. I did, however, get a great grade in the class, just be prepared to spend a lot of time. You're graded on three essays and a comprehensive final. That's it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HUM1
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:

Felder is truly an amazing teacher. His class is therapeutic and welcoming, and his material is challenging and insightful. You will have to work for an A, but it is achievable if you take good notes and can write proficiently. Good vibes from this guy, highly recommend if you want to learn.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HUM1H
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a philosophy student, I really enjoyed going to this class. I loved the lectures. The class examines complex subjects but if you are into philosophy or psychology you will learn a lot. Professor Felder is there for you, but will certainly challenge you with the material, as it is an honors class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HUM1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Decent professor. Class is only lectures. 3 Tests, two papers. He is a fair grader on the essays and gives good feedback. Gives study guides full of content, but only puts about 5-10 questions from it on the test. Read, go to class, and use his study guides and you should be fine. I just wish he graded on more than just tests and essays.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For someone who has no interest in humanities, his lectures are LONG and circular. The class was unstructured: do the reading and then the next class is just you asking him anything. He won't tell you the important things you need to know. The small participation grade got me my A so definitely go to class and just ask ANY ?'s to get credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HHUM1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Felder is a truly amazing professor. If you go to office hours he is happy to help you out. There is quite a bit of reading and if you cannot stand psychology/philosophy I would not recommend this class. It is not an easy A, but if you put in the work he will recognize that and you'll do fine. Make sure to go class and pay attention to lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HUM1
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Felder was great! I really enjoyed his lectures and he was a super great person/teacher. The class is basically reading 6 books and than 3 exams and 2 essays. Attendance is not mandatory but fairly mandatory to understand and pass the class! Take his class for HUM 1 I loved it!

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