Question 1

Is PHIL134 hard at UC Merced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 9 student ratings, PHIL134 is demanding (difficulty 71/100). Grade accessibility is high (75/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PHIL134?

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 PHIL134?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PHIL134 is rated 75/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 38%, B: 38%, C: 25%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PHIL134?

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 PHIL134 have?

Accepted Answer

PHIL134 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: get ready to read, tough grader, participation matters, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 71/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PHIL134?

Accepted Answer

67% of students would recommend PHIL134. Student satisfaction is rated 78/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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