Feedback for EPEC-Dialogues of Plato

Facilitator: Nick Drozd

Description of course: "The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." If this is true, than anyone interested in the European philosophical tradition ought to have at least a fair knowledge and understanding of Plato's works. To this end, we will read and discuss some of his short and medium-length dialogues, attempting to answer questions such as: How do we read a dialogue? What can we learn from it? Is there such a thing as "Platonic" philosophy? How does Plato relate to other philosophers?

= The Statistics =

(Note: Percentages based on number of students that filled out the feedback form.)

I took this course because of:

 * Interest in continuing to study the subject matter = 100%
 * Offer of general academic credit/satisfaction of Div obligations = 0%
 * Curiosity about an EPEC class in general = 0%
 * Curiosity about beginning to study the subject matter = 0%
 * It sounded better than watching YouTube in my room = 0%
 * Personal friendship with a facilitator = 0%

I attended the meetings of the course:

 * Entirely = 100%
 * Frequently = 0%
 * Occasionally = 0%
 * Rarely/Never = 0%

I engaged in discussions with the course facilitator outside of classroom:

 * Often = 100%
 * Occasionally = 0%
 * Never = 0%

I completed the outside readings for the course:

 * Entirely = 100%
 * Sometimes = 0%
 * Never = 0%
 * Not Applicable = 0%

I completed the outside homework assignments for the course:

 * Entirely = 0%
 * Sometimes = 0%
 * Never = 0%
 * Not Applicable = 100%

I found the course facilitator available for help outside of the classroom:

 * Always = 0%
 * Occasionally = 0%
 * Never = 0%
 * Not Applicable = 100%

I found the course facilitator able to answer questions within the classroom:

 * Always = 0%
 * Occasionally = 100%
 * Never = 0%
 * Not Applicable = 0%

I found the classes to be well organized and well conducted:

 * Always = 100%
 * Occasionally = 0%
 * Never = 0%
 * Not Applicable = 0%

I found the course material to have been presented clearly and intelligibly:

 * Always = 100%
 * Occasionally = 0%
 * Never = 0%
 * Not Applicable = 0%

I found the facilitators amenable to tailoring the course to my needs:

 * Greatly = 100%
 * Somewhat = 0%
 * A Little = 0%
 * Not at All = 0%

This course increased my knowledge of the subject matter:

 * Greatly = 100%
 * Somewhat = 0%
 * A Little = 0%
 * Not at All = 0%

This course challenged me:

 * Greatly = 100%
 * Somewhat = 0%
 * A Little = 0%
 * Not at All = 0%

This course increased my desire to study the subject matter further:

 * Greatly = 100%
 * Somewhat = 0%
 * A Little = 0%
 * Not at All = 0%

I would take another course on a different subject from this facilitator:

 * Yes! = 100%
 * Probably = 0%
 * Depending on the subject = 0%
 * No = 0%

I would take another course on this subject from a different facilitator:

 * Yes! = 0%
 * Probably = 0%
 * Maybe = 100%
 * Depends on the facilitator = 0%
 * No = 0%

= The Comments: what students thought, in their own words =

What I particularly liked about the course:
"The dedication and intelligence of the participants."

What I particularly disliked about the course:
"Nothing."

What I would suggest the facilitators do differently next time:
"Another author, just for variety."