Shigeru Osuka - Seton Hall University

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Shigeru Osuka - Seton Hall University

Professor: Shigeru Osuka

Department: Japanese

College: Seton Hall University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: JAPN1102
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Can I say most amazing professor ever? Because he really is! :) He is so understanding and caring towards his students. He puts in every possible effort to make sure students get the best grades they possibly can. He genuinely wants you to do well in his class! Take his class, and don't give him a hard time. He tries so hard for his students!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: JAPN1102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Osuka Sensei is one of my favorite teachers. He's really looking for everyone to succeed, and is always available for questions. He's always providing opportunities to learn, get tutoring, etc. I was really intimidated going into Japanese, but he makes learning really easy and fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ASIA6121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Osuka's Japanese History class was the first Asian-themed course I've ever taken. Prof. Osuka does assign homework, but it's nothing unreasonable. Take notes whenever he PowerPoints, it's a bet it'll be on exam. Class is enjoyable because he's so easy to talk with, and if you participate, he remembers it. Take. His. Class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ASIA6121
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I found his class a joke. Took a graduate class/Japanese. I already spoke Japanese very well. Sure, I got an "A", but he never corrected anything. To me, there are two types of teachers, those who teach and maintain high standards and those who just smile and give everyone an easy A so that they can boost numbers. Osuka is in the second category.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: JAPN6113
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Osuka is a great professor. He is very professional at teaching Language and history as well. Very fair grader, the only thing you need is to study. He is an amazing advisor if you have a plan to get a job, or you think about graduate studies and PHD. Osuka sensei's knowledge is huge.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ASIA6114
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr.Osuka is a great professor overall. He is passionate about his teaching and research and has been supportive and insightful into my research. The lecture section of class is very interesting, and the student presentations challenge students to engage more deeply with the material. Very fair grader but students must show dedication and effort

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: JAPN1102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Osuka Sensei is my favorite teacher that I've had at Seton Hall. There is a decent amount of homework, but it is only for a completion grade and helps. Attendance counts toward the grade as well. He is easy to approach, is extremely knowledgeable, and very funny too. If you have any interest in seriously learning Japanese, I highly recommend him

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: JAPNAA
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's not very hard to pass as long as you do the material. His class is easy to pass who only want a grade but is recommended for those who want to learn Japanese. it's just a matter of how much effort you put in his class = how much you understand.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: JAPNAA
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good professor. Always willing to help students out, and always willing to re-explain any materical that was not uderstood. Professor is always enthusiastic and makes the class fun and enjoyable. My favorite class this semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CAJBNA
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His Graduate courses provide a challenge for his students, but he is always available to help and advise you along the way. Emphasizes effort, good research and dedication over page numbers on his thesis assignments, as well as in class discussion on reading assignments. Enjoys what he teaches, and keeps students interested while they learn.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ASIA6121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrible professor. Never read students' papers and give invaluable comments, and give unfair grade. If you can skip his class, then definitely skip it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: JAPNCLAS
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I don't get what's with the bad reviews but I took him for Introductory Japanese I. I thought he was pretty good. I understood everything. He's really easy too. Very easy A. If you somehow fail this class you shouldn't be in college. Seriously.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ASIA9192
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: JAPANESE
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

easy? yes. recommended? no.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: JAPNBLAH
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Real ez A. But u wont learn nethin. if you actully wanna learn jpnz da class dont help. just a easy A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ASIA5195
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

They ran out of Japanese classes for Undergrads so they put me in the graduate newspaper reading course. He didn't teach anything. Nothing! He gives you a newspaper and you translate it. That's it. It's by no means difficult but it's tedious and frustrating, and you aren't going to learn anything. To quote Osuka "Good professor doesn't teach."

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: JAPN1102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sensei is really a great language professor. He's patient, always fun and energetic, you can tell he loves what he teaches and is good with everyone of all speeds. Getting an A was no problem at all, there is regular homework but it really isnt graded and not that important, just study for the important hiragana reading quiz and that's about it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: JAPN
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

OHAYO! OSUKA SAN IS THE BEST TEACHER, IF HE SEES U TRYING, AND U DO BAD, HE WILL GIVE YOU A GENEROUS CURVE... THE BEST LANGUAGE TEACHER IVE HAD EVER.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: JAPN1102
Grade Received: P
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

*SMILES* that is the biggest part of his class! When ever you are asked to say something back, he always tell you to remember to put on a smile. A great Japanese teacher, taught us some "bad" words, just from one. I have no idea what else to say, except he is great!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: JAPN1102AA
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Defenetley RIght with Spontaneous, Osuka Sensei wa awesome desu. Is I will say, please take Japanese With him because from what I hear and I know he is the best!

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