Question 1

Is PHIL420 hard at Ball State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 7 student ratings, PHIL420 is demanding (difficulty 71/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHIL420?

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 PHIL420?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHIL420 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 60%, B: 20%, F: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHIL420?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 100/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does PHIL420 have?

Accepted Answer

PHIL420 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, tough grader, lecture heavy, graded by few things. Its difficulty score is 71/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHIL420?

Accepted Answer

50% of students would recommend PHIL420. Student satisfaction is rated 66/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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