Kevin Robb - University of Southern California

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Kevin Robb - University of Southern California

Professor: Kevin Robb

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Southern California

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Robb is a phenominal lecturer. He is extremely knowledgable, and does genuinly want students to learn. That said, he never follows his syllabus and he is extremely hard to reach outside of class. Expectations for assignments can be unclear. It can also feel like a boys club (He's old), but if you attend class but do the readings you'll succeed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GESM120
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well respected teacher. Very kind and professional, however, the online format was a little rough. There are two essays and a midterm, and the class is very reading heavy -- if you do choose to read. All around though, great and fair teacher, does care about the class and material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest and most well respected teachers at USC

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GESM120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not follow syllabus at all. No electronic communication ever. Class is completely based on what he feels like talking about in lecture that day. There is no outline for midterms or finals. If he likes you, you will get A-. If he does not, you will get C+. Avoid at all costs unless you know the Odyssey, the Iliad, and Plato's work inside out.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He clearly loves the class's topic, and class is spent with him lecturing in a disorganized fashion. You can get by on midterm and final just by doing the reading. No sort of instruction on final paper which is 15 pages. Definitely grades based on how much he knows/likes you so make an effort

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kevin Robb is a wealth of knowledge. He really just wants his kids to learn-- all the assignments are open-ended, so you can really dive deep into any topic that interests you. That is valuable beyond words. He also has a good sense of humor. The one thing that bothered me was that he seemed to prefer male students-- a symptom of his age, likely.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely brilliant man. Rambles on in lectures but it is fascinating. He has a wealth of knowledge in many facets of academia.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GESM120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Robb is an absolutely brilliant man all-around. I've had my fair share of great professors, and there's no doubt he is at the top of the list. Every step of the way he draws on unique tangents that make it very interesting. If you pay attention and make insightful comments/questions it goes a long way.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GESM120
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:

Professor Robb is astoundingly knowledgable in his field and passionate about his subject. The workload is not heavy, and his lectures are wonderful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GSEM120
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No grading criteria - he doesn't care about his students at all. The extent of feedback you get from 1-on-1 review sessions is deplorable. He told me what to fix in my essays - when I fixed them, I still got a bad grade. He didn't give me a reason nor any room for improvement. His class is more like a pathetic ad for his book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHIL310
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Grading is attendance based and two midterms that are essay format. You can show up and not pay attention in class, as long as you sparknotes the readings before midterms. Make sure to ask him a question every now and then after class- you will get an A if you express any kind of extra interest

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, I had him twice (GSEM and PHIL 315) If you make even the slightest effort to get to know him outside of class and show interest in the class you will get an A. He grades based on how much he likes you, but he is super friendly. Honestly my favorite teacher ive had at USC so far,

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ARLT105
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's one of the most incisive, wonderful, inspiring educators I've ever had. Some of my other classmates thought he was dry, but if you love the subject matter and engage with him, this will be one of the best courses you ever take.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHIL104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For PHIL 104, you have to write two essays. For both of which, you can practically write anything you want. But, oh my god, this guy is a horrible grader. Gives you practically no feedback, his comments are literally 2 words, and underlines random things and gives you a fabricated grade based on no set rubric. Terrible professor who does not help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't recommend him as a Professor. Although he is extremely knowledgable about his subject, he misses the whole point of what the subject should be. Instead of eliciting class participation via the Socratic Method, his class is all lecture (which often times gets off topic). Much more a historical account of philosophy than actually philosophy

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ARLT105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had at USC!!! He is really passionate about the subject. It is a very easy and interesting class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ARLT100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best Professor I have had at USC by far. His lectures are very interesting and he is extremely knowledgable about he subject. The work load is not bad at all and he is helpful with the essays.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ARLT100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Robb is a funny, nice, if sort of rambling, old man. The class is very easy (only two out of class and two in class essays), but you need to attend lecture enough to write the kind of essay he will want. It's based almost entirely on The Odyssey and then Plato's works- not exactly the philosophy class I expected.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
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:

Dr. Robb taught my dad so I had grown up hearing how wonderful his class was. I'm so thrilled I got to take it before he retired, because he totally lived up to his reputation. He is an expert in his field and shows incredible passion. Take this class! I loved every minute!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHIL315
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Robb is a kindly, chuckling old man. He's enthusiastic about the pre-Socratics for sure, but he is hard to understand. His format is totally lecture-style, and it is hard paying attention the whole time. It's easy to get lost during class since what he says gets convoluted a lot and often goes on tangents. 1 midterm, 1 final, 1 15-page paper.

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