Question 1

Is PHIL231 hard at Athabasca?

Accepted Answer

Based on 32 student ratings, PHIL231 is demanding (difficulty 91/100). Grade accessibility is high (61/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHIL231?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as heavy compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in PHIL231?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHIL231 is rated 61/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 13%, B: 48%, C: 13%, D: 22%, F: 4%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHIL231?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 13/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does PHIL231 have?

Accepted Answer

PHIL231 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, get ready to read, so many papers, lecture heavy. Its difficulty score is 91/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHIL231?

Accepted Answer

33% of students would recommend PHIL231. Student satisfaction is rated 46/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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