Keiko Ueda - North Carolina State University

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Keiko Ueda - North Carolina State University

Professor: Keiko Ueda

Department: Languages

College: North Carolina State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready for one of the hardest 101 language classes! Ueda-sensei is the absolute best, but this class is pretty difficult if you've never studied Japanese before. You should at least study a bit of Hiragana before the semester if you want to do well. Ueda-sensei requires her students to participate in class, and she can be really picky on grading

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ueda-sensei is caring and kind but doesn't take any nonsense. If you don't practice and study at home, she will know. Pop quiz every day. That being said, her class is hilarious. She heavily encourages pair work. The class isn't hard if you study. Ueda-sensei was literally the highlight of my day when I had her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ueda sensei was really organized and definitely helped me grasp the basics of Japanese. You have a quiz everyday, but they are really short. Memorize the material and you'll do fine. Tests aren't too bad but the listening can be hard. Overall, really good class and the way she teaches is probably the only way to learn so much in so little time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ueda-sensei is fantastic! She's strict, yes, but for good reasons. She just expects you to show up everyday and to do the work--that's not unreasonable at all. In fact, I think her style makes you learn. She may seem intimidating sometimes, but she's actually approachable and kind. She will meet with you personally and give intesive support! :)

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class is extremely structured, and I found that a great thing. There is usually a quiz every class, but if you pay attention and do the homework, you will do fine on them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: FLJ202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a great professor. Lots of people say she's strict. It's true that she can be a very picky grader, but she isn't unreasonable. Class is a whole lot of fun, but expect to put in a lot of time for homework. If you know the material, you won't have any trouble on the tests, because all of the work she assigns will prepare you for the tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So awesome! I miss her teaching style now that I have Sera sensei. She has a very strict class routine so you'll always know what to expect. Every day you have homework, but that's typical for a beginner language level.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ueda-sensei is smart, funny, and a fantastic teacher. But don't get on her bad side! If you skip class a lot, don't pay attention, or don't want to participate or do homework, you're gonna have a bad time. 46 hiragana in Japanese + 46 katakana + 43 kanji we memorize in this class a huge pain to memorize if you don't actually want to do the work

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
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:

She's super nice and actually makes the class really interesting! Every class you must participate so be prepared to talk.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
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:

Great teacher. Gives lots of homework and tests get longer as the semester goes on, but they're not hard. Need to study material before class because she calls on everyone around five times per class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
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:

Makes you work. Lots of homework. Tests aren't hard, she gives a review sheet for all tests. Lot of the grade is up to flow/fluency, speak and participate; practice; she wants you to form relationships within the class which is nice; she cares about her students a lot. shes quick to respond to emails but really strict on attendance.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ueda sensei is a very good teacher! Although that isn't to say she does all the work for you- as a student, she expects for you to put in the time and effort learning. Excellent teacher, demanding class. Not a "101" or easy class in any sense (assuming you have no prior experience to Japanese.)

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
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:

Hilarious teacher but can be very intimidating at times (especially when she asks you to answer something in class). She is nice though and approachable. Class was easy for me, but not so easy for my friends. Be prepared to put in some effort.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have been in her class for three weeks and i already wanna rip out my hair and throw it into a pit of fire. But no seriously do not take this class!!! It is scary and horrific. Take Gaelic way better!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
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:

Ueda sensei is amazinggg!! she is energetic and entertaining. she knows how to make learning japanese fun for everyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: JPN101
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:

One of my favorite professors of all time. The quizzes are easy, the tests are easy, and the classes are very enjoyable. She is such a sweet teacher and I will always remember her. I wish she also taught higher levels of Japanese :(

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
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:

Very good teacher gives you a great base for future learning of Japanese. Very funny and entergetic.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, you will learn Japanese. Be prepared to be asked questions in Japanese, and then having to answer them in front of the class (this will happen every day). Also, make sure you aren't learning Japanese for all the wrong reasons.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily my favorite professor of the semester. She speaks clearly, gives fairly easy tests, and is very helpful and lighthearted. Getting an A isn't hard as material is learned very slowly and there is a lot of practice in class. There is 15-20 minutes of homework every night with a very easy quiz every day. I'm happy to have her again for FLJ 102.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: FLJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class to get you started with Japanese. Homework and studying only took about 15 - 20 minutes a night, but you have to do it every night. She calls on each person 4 or 5 times per class. Be ready to speak Japanese in front of the entire class. Don't learn Japanese for the wrong reasons.

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