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Foreign Languages

Suyoung Yu

KOR2 · KOR21 · KOR1 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want intensive Korean practice and can handle a high workload plus blunt communication; otherwise look elsewhere.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy handwritten notesTough graderRude email tonePolarizing personalityLots of homework
  • Workload is very heavy with biweekly long handwritten notes and frequent graded speaking or quiz work
  • and condescending
  • Several students withdrew after unclear expectations or harsh communication

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

As are possible for diligent students, but , and huge note loads make an easy A unlikely.

and withdrawals; in-person comments still call quizzes particular despite some A grades.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Content itself is not rocket science, but sheer volume of , and speaking work makes the course feel hard.

Both formats describe heavy work; and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Online sections are often asynchronous with , while in-person KOR2 reports mandatory attendance.

; in-person evidence leans mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

About half of reviews are strongly negative on temperament and organization, outweighing a smaller set of glowing recommendations.

Positive in-person praise exists, but most online reviews warn others away or report withdrawals.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

25/100

Students report tough or tanks points quickly.

Format shift

Harsh quiz stories dominate online; outcomes.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

Biweekly multi-page handwritten notes, weekly speaking tasks, and .

Format shift

Both formats mention heavy notes and homework; online adds partner speaking work.

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

A and supportive, but many describe rudeness, short temper, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews are split; online reviews are mostly hostile about communication.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Assessment mixes weekly quizzes, notes, speaking assignments, midterms, and other graded .

Format shift

Online comments detail quizzes and midterms; in-person comments emphasize notes and particular quizzes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Two in-person KOR2 reviews split between grateful praise for organization and support versus warning about curt manner and extreme note volume.

Main concern

Even successful students report particular quizzes and 8-20 pages of handwritten notes every two weeks.

What students said

“expects 8-20 pages of handwritten lecture and reading notes every 2 weeks along with other work!”
KOR2
“Her class was so and structure.”
KOR2

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

heavy partner speaking work, , and repeated complaints about rude or .

Main concern

Condescending communication and when work volume is manageable with discipline.

What students said

“the biggest issue is she incredibly rude and condescending when emailed.”
KOR21
“Prof unbearable Syllabus unclear Prof HATES students who give her extra work”
KOR1
“I . They were time-consuming 5 unit courses, but not rocket science.”
KOR1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Quizzes and midterms are strict and unforgiving, with little flexibility once a window closes.

Particular quizzesShort midterm windowsNo retakesHeavy note checks

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students highlight very particular difficult quizzes plus massive handwritten note .

Particular difficult quizzesLarge handwritten notesTough grading
“ and difficult.”
KOR2

Online

, and weekly quizzes are graded very harshly point by point.

Midterms open one dayNo retakesHarsh weekly quizzesPartner speaking graded
“ ”
KOR1
“Each question is worth 10 points and if you miss any you're practically screwed.”
KOR21

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Yu is an extremely difficult person. Intense load of coursework that is all a big chunk of .”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews with mixed online and and communication splits. Credibility rating: Medium.

📚 Workload Intensity

18/100

“expects 8-20 pages of handwritten lecture and reading notes every 2 weeks along with other work!”

💬 Communication Concerns

28/100

“the biggest issue is she incredibly rude and condescending when emailed.”

⚖️ Polarized Experience

35/100

“I don't know why Prof.Yu is underrated, I took 2 of her classes and both were amazing.”

Theme 1

❤️ About Character

  • incredibly rude and condescending when emailed
  • Prof is a
  • and approachable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and difficult
  • as long as you follow her direction and any problem getting an A

Theme 3

📝 About Workload

  • Intense load of coursework
  • LOTS OF HOMEWORK
  • time-consuming 5 unit courses, but not rocket science

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

52/100

Evidence confidence

Only seven reviews with mixed years and polarizing tone limit confidence, but the heavy-workload and communication themes repeat enough to trust the direction.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

KOR13 reviews
KOR22 reviews
KOR212 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 3