Hugh Afshari - California State University San Marcos

Professor: Hugh Afshari
Department: Philosophy
College: California State University San Marcos
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class has weekly chapter summaries for the textbook but I'm convinced he doesn't actually read them. He usually grades everything shortly after submission for full points (for the most part). He clearly states what he wants for his assignments and the quizzes are usually questions directly related to the textbook.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Afshari is one of my favorite teachers, since attending college. I have taken his course during the fall of 2019 as a freshman. There are multiple assignments given out each week and be prepared to present once or twice a week. In the end, this class helps improve your thinking skills and communication skills.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You will be teaching yourself everything, the workload is so heavy and he is not sensitive or empathetic AT ALL through the COVID-19 pandemic. I got evicted twice and got the virus and he did not care and was really passive-aggressive about it implying I was lying. I bet he knows his stuff but would not recommend taking the class during these times
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
this is from the 2020 online class and HONESTLY, his class is so easy. Just make sure to do the summaries which are due every Monday and Wed. the discussion form. There are pop quizzes every Friday and it supper easy. It just a critical thinking class. easy pass in this class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Ashanti is a sweet older man if you have any questions just ask him. As long as you do work which is a chapter summary, discussion, and quiz each week you'll be okay.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL100
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
lots of writing but its a real easy class, quizzes are pretty hard especially if you don't read
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you're super shy don't take this class because there are weekly five minute presentations and weekly group presentations. Otherwise, as long as you keep up with the chapter summaries every week, it is a super easy A. Also, I enjoyed his personal stories, and attending class is mandatory because you do get points!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Boy was he intimidating at first, at one point I got scared of he's class on the way he acted. But he's great and does care for he's students, he will also bring up things about he's past making it more enjoyable. Just beware that you do have to read and participate for he's class every time. So try your best not to be shy.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Afshari is beyond amazing! He will act tough and scary the first day, trying to scare students off, but he is nothing like that the rest of the semester. Keep up with weekly chapter summaries and group exercises. Easy A!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL101
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The class is time consuming, but as long as you do your papers week by week, you will pass the class with an A. He seems strict at first, but you'll see that he's actually funny and rewards you for good performance. He gave me money to buy the class chocolates because everybody wrote good papers. Don't be intimidated by him in the first day.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL101
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the most inspirational people I've ever met in my life. If he is still alive today and you take him for critical thinking 101 I'm sure it was brutal. But if you take his environmental 300 philosophy class you will be absolutely inspired he's a wonderful human being. -2013
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor, dont get discouraged on the first day because he purposely is scary but after the first week he isn't like that at all. The readings aren't hard at all and as long as you do your work you'll get an A.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He tries to scare you off the first day of class but he's hilarious and not too bad. You have a group presentation and quiz each weak, but it's not difficult. He lectures and likes to sprinkle in some jokes which keeps the class going and interesting. Overall, just do what is expected and participate and you should be fine.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He seems really mean at first, but it gets better after a few weeks. After that, he's kinda funny and starts liking you. Be sure to the get the book before the semester starts! The workload is easy and repetitive. It's an easy A as long as you show up and do the work.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This man is a trip. Makes the same jokes every class, but for some reason its funny. He doesnt tolerate anyone messin around. Hes like a strict dad who only likes his kids but still yells at his kids (us). The homework is straight forward. Easy A, but his class can be a pain if you do not like typing. Buy the book, youll need it. I like him, kinda.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Overall it's an easy class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you do all the work and show up, you will get an A. Just be aware that he does not allow anyone messing around. He will drop students who don't do there work or or respect him. Easiest A I have ever gotten, just have to do the weekly writings, essays, and presentations.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Although his lectures were not the most exciting, he is a great professor and a passing grade is guaranteed, as long as you show up everyday. Homework is the same every week and online quizzes every weekend, but are very easy.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
nice guy, willing to help, responds to e-mails. Class was an easy A as long as you do your work. quizzes every week online not to hard if you skim through the chapter. You have to write up summaries every week. lectures arent every helpful.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The classwork can be extremely tedious + involves a great deal of writing. You do a presentation at least twice a week, but only have to read small portions of chapters in the textbook + 2 of Plato's dialogues. The professor's voice can be hard to follow at times (thick accent), but he's respectful and tells good jokes sometimes. Groupwork-based
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