Kyu Kim - University of California Davis

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Kyu Kim - University of California Davis

Professor: Kyu Kim

Department: History

College: University of California Davis

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIS195B
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class as a Freshman and I've never read, written, or studied so much, but it's worth it. If you care about the subject and do your best, even if you don't score the best, Mr. Kim will support you beyond expectations. Participate as much as you can and volunteer to lead discussions. Effort is everything. Korea is so much more than Kpop.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: 195B
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Alright, so he cares and is very knowledgeable in the subject. You can really tell and for that I enjoyed the course. Down to earth. However, the course is extremely hard. It is incredibly reading heavy and the exams take forever to do. It took me around 10 hours of just writing and rereading course material for the exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIS194C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely tough professor! Participation matters, attendance is taken!!! Lectures are asynchronous on your own time (pre-recorded), while the assigned class days are for discussions! Discussions are a must and even if you're not the type to speak, points will be taken! 2 midterms and 1 final exam. Be sure you know what you are doing or it's a miss

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIS194C
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kim sent us on scavenger hunts for obscure fill in the blanks as exams that took 10 plus hours to complete during a global pandemic. This course had two midterms, a final, and a 1500 word paper. No other points. Grading is very harsh. Class averages always low C's. He does not respond quickly (if at all) to emails. His accent is fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIS194C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

genuinely rude professor, make sure you not only speak during discussion, but that you also are prepared because he will make you feel horrible otherwise. class is moderate difficulty, lots of assignments are written unclear

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIS194C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kim is great and doesn't deserve all the hate on this page. His lectures are slightly dry and the essays can be tough, but he is a really caring man who knows a lot about the subject he teaches and teaches it with great passion. His discussions sections are always my favorite because of how though provoking they are. I love this man.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIS009C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor is tripping. Way too much work for a GE class. Two Map Quizzes, Midterm, Term Paper, and Final Exam. Lectures are hella long and boring. Slides are dense.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 9C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough Grader.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIS9B
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

People are too hard on Professor Kim. Sit in the front, he talks quietly. He really cares about his students and rewards hard work. Also, he's really funny and a very nice guy. I recommend talking to him outside of class because he's great one-on -one. Lectures are a little dense. but if you out in the effort you'll do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: 9B
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While some of the stuff he talks about is interesting and you can tell hes really into his "stuff". DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He cannot teach. His explanations and examples jump from one end to the other.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 9B
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Kim's class was hard for many reasons: he can be hard to understand, his lecture slides are boring, and theres no guidelines for his exams (I didnt know what to study). Expect to read a lot for this class and although attendance isn't mandatory, its probably the best idea to go to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: 9B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a strong knowledge of history, but he lacks the ability to transfer this knowledge via lectures, assignments, and sections. His thoughts are often disjointed, and he these disjointed thoughts are usually what is on his midterms and finals. Lastly, he is unorganized. I am a history Major and a senior, and this is the worst class I have taken.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIS9B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are bullet points and extremely dense, but you should also take note of the little stories he tells. He's very interested in the topic but is very incoherent and does little to connect the dots (easily one of the worst lecturers I've ever had). Lots of readings too.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: 194B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class. Kim is a hit or miss lecturer, but his accent isn't as bad as people make it out to be. His accent isn't the real problem, anyway, but a lack of thought cohesion. Lots of reading that you'll need to complete if you expect to pass the takehome midterm, papers, and in-class final. The takehome midterm was very difficult too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIS9B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a history major and this by far is the least favorite history class taken, here in davis. The slides are pretty much bullet points. Grading is fair.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIS9B
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you take HIS9B he's the only professor so you'd better be compatible with his teaching style. He's very interested in the subject matter but doesn't know how to convey it to college students in a way that keeps us engaged. I found class to be dense because his slides were plain bullet points and facts. Lots of reading for discussions

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIS194B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mumbles and trails off on his words a lot, making it hard to understand him for most of the times. Also not very helpful during chatroom sessions--acts like he expects students to produce an answer to his questions within seconds. Sorry, but it's impossible for anyone to produce a full paragraph in less than 10 seconds.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIS194A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are sometimes confusing. Participation is a major part of the grade. One in-class midterm, two take-home midterms (HARD), and an in-class final. This class is NOT fun stuff about samurai and ninjas, do NOT take it unless you have a major interest in the various dynasties and eras of ancient Japan.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIS9B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading and there's a lot of information in lecture so take lots of notes. His powerpoints are not organized what so ever and you will need to review your notes a lot to contextualize some things yourself. He can be a bit harsh and mean, but he's academically challenging and sincerely wants you to succeed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIS195B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is a ton of readings. Be prepared to take a lot of notes. He is an excellent teacher though, very enthusiastic, and extremely helpful and nice. Be prepared to work hard and study hard. Those who do so get good grades. You are expected to read everything; it will all be on the test. Basically, work hard and you will do good.

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