Johnson, Joseph B.

Ateneo de Manila · 16 comments

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Clarity3.4

Grading fairness3.4

Workload3.0

Would retake2.3

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For some context, to those who took his class last semester, the exams are generally longer (an additional 5 questions for the multiple choice), there are no longer 2 bonus papers, and he removed the bonus points in the first exam (but he did put them back in for the second.) He also does not have practice questions posted on canvas which presumably appears on the exam. So, his class has generally become objectively harder compared to last semester, so please keep that in mind!more

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extremely heavy class. the people who like him are a very very specific demographic of people so please beware & run.

neutral

Also the long exams require you to memorize and apply the lessons in the reading.

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Johnson is A-able if you pick up points from his lecture and work out a thesis around it

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Anonymous member 398 the additional 5 questions tho are technically bonus. there are 35 items, 2 pts each, but the total is only 60pts (which is why some people on canvas got over 60pts). u actually get up to 5 mistakes before it actually starts getting deducted from the total point countmore

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Anonymous member 689 johnson bootlicker

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Anonymous member 689 Aint no way 😂😂😂

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Anonymous member 731 git gud, skill issue ez A actually 😂

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Anonymous member 107 my point was that comparatively between the past semester exams, barring bonus, were still shorter. Last semester it was OUT OF 50 WITHOUT BONUS and now it is OUT OF 60. Thanks for reading.more

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if u wanna read long ass readings every session and u want a prof whos so anal retentive abt his schedule, go pick johnson. otherwise, RUN FAST

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if you value ur IPS, avoid sir johnson lol

neutral

Johnson is great. He really improved over rhe years!

positiveTHEO 1313 reactions

JOHNSON, Joseph for Theo 13 is a 20% hit, 80% miss. Teaches really well, but the Long Exam content is too much. (15-30 pages each reading with 7-8 readings) He doesn't do Quizzes anymore, (so bonuses are lacking now) The exam's multiple choice component is difficult. Essay grading is brutal. Heavy workload is not recommended, but if you came from a religious school or are devout you will probably have an easy time. Hard B+ Normal Effort C+~D A great prof where you will learn a lot at the cost of your sanity, and qpi. (Is Theo 13 fundamentally anti-divorce?)more

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i feel like his class is best if youve had a solid background in catholic theology from grade school and highschool. the readings are long, but pretty digestible, and the exams are confusing but also manageable especially if you listen to his discussion and examples, since most of his questions are situational. his essays tho, 💀💀. the prompts seem simple and straightforward but he expects a LOT in those essays, so u really gotta pick which question to answer properly and be able to answer the question in detail, and provide an example related to your answermore

positiveTHEO 13

johnson's the goat actually, despite what people say about him being conservative. the way he put it, "i grade you on your grasp of the material, not your personal opinions." Its true theo 13 touches upon contentious topics especially in the 2nd half. Learning about church teaching includes learning the *reasonings* that the church/theologians have for certain beliefs, which can make u uncomfortable. But mr johnson makes it clear that hes saying, "this is what the church teaches," not "i insist that you believe this." he expects u to know and apply the church's reasoning in essay portions of LTs, but he wont ask u for ur personal identity/morality or judge u for it. that aside, some more reasons to pick johnson: - WILL NOT COUNT YOUR CUTS/TARDINESS - Assessments are only LTs and there are 4.* Multiple choice section is 50 points but has 8 points' worth of bonus questions that are within the same topic coverage. Extra bonus points beyond 50/50 carry over to future LTs. Essay always asks you to pick one of 3 questions, so it's likely u know how to answer one of them. - *There's also a final exam but u can be exempted if ur pre-final grade is at least B+ i think. Then ur pre-final grade will be ur final grade. - Gives online not-graded optional practice quizzes early before each LT, for most of the readings. BTW some practice quiz items show up in the LTs (!!!) - Small bonus points can also be obtained in multiple ways including a couple essay homeworks like the post-recollection essay, and 5-point trivia quizzes on random days. - Super organized class sched given in advance, but he can still adjust it toward the end if the class goes off pace. - Classes are interesting bc he doesnt just repeat the reading; he points out whats important, gives clarifying examples, or talks about stuff not in the reading but relevant to the LT. In the latter case he makes sure not to rush it. - Sometimes gives the class his personal Word notes about the reading. - Open to questions and gives pretty clear answers. johnson is A-able. I just had to skim each reading the day before it's discussed in class, listen in class, and do practice quizzes when i had time.more

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