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Kim Wha Sook

20238SPAN · SPAN102 · SPAN101 · SPAN203 · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating
21/100
RMP rating
2.3/5
Take again
20.83%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

unless you already know Spanish , and can tolerate strict communication and grading.

Best fit · Self Taught ProTough GraderHeavy HomeworkStrict AttendanceConfusing LecturesLow Support
  • Students frequently describe her as , and difficult to approach.
  • The course is workload-heavy, with , and .
  • A few and participating, but the overall recommendation pattern is strongly negative.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

Some students earn A grades, but the usual path requires constant homework, participation, strong Spanish skills, and tolerance for .

Online sections look especially hard due to heavy Connect work and poor support, while and participation.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

Students often say the language content is because , and expectations are unclear.

Online difficulty comes from self-teaching and heavy platform work, while and strict participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

, and bringing the book matter heavily.

, and online reviews also mention participation and strict assignment access.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

22/100

Most students advise against taking her because , and .

Both formats trend negative, with online reviews especially critical of self-teaching and .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students repeatedly call her a , and say late work or extensions are handled rigidly.

Format shift

Online students emphasize tough grading and , while in-person students emphasize strict expectations and participation.

Workload

Overwhelming

20/100

Many reviews mention lots of homework, lengthy , and fast pacing.

Format shift

Online workload is dominated by Connect homework and tests, while , and participation.

Teaching experience

Poor

24/100

Students frequently describe her teaching as a few positive older reviews.

Format shift

Online students report little actual teaching, while and harsh classroom interactions.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessments include , and platform assignments, with chapter tests often important online.

Format shift

Online sections lean toward Connect homework, quizzes, and chapter tests, while , and book work.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also mostly negative, with repeated concerns about belittling , and .

Main concern

Students report that , and while the classroom tone can feel harsh.

What students said

“She will berate you in front of everyone.”
SPAN101
“Bring your book. Participate in class. .”
SPAN101

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are very negative overall, citing heavy Connect homework, tough grading, poor communication, little teaching, and limited flexibility.

Main concern

Students say online sections require self-teaching and Spanish fluency because instruction and .

What students said

“the class itself is completely through Connect with zero lecturing or actual discussion.”
SPAN203
“Lots of homework and .”
SPAN203

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, but students report , and chapter assessments that can feel difficult or poorly supported.

Chapter TestsQuizzesConnect HomeworkParticipationPop Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and participation, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring requirements.

TestsPop QuizzesFinal PresentationParticipation
“ but if you show that you are trying she will pass you with a C+ like me.”
SPAN101
“Some girl because ms. Kim was bashing her the whole time.”
SPAN102

Online

, and Connect-based work, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Chapter TestsQuizzesConnect Platform
“Lots of homework and .”
SPAN203
“ not been taught?”
SPAN203

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ .”

Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student treatment. Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Teaching Concerns

24/100

“the class itself is completely through Connect with zero lecturing or actual discussion.”

📚 Workload Pressure

20/100

“insane amounts of work and you wont keep up if you work full time and want a social life.”

🚫 Recommendation Risk

22/100

“I wish I never took her class!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She does not make any attempts to help her students understand her.
  • She speaks a million miles a minute.
  • She is tough, but as long as you listen and bring your book to class everyday, you will learn

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • She is a !
  • .
  • Must be basically fluent in spanish in order to pass her class.

Theme 3

💬 About Classroom Treatment

  • She will berate you in front of everyone.
  • So mean to me, made me cry multiple times.
  • she's super sweet and tells you exactly what to expect.

Data context

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Analysis sample

30

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty reviews across online and and consistent evidence, though opinions vary by student preparation level.

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 56
1 out of 513

Course coverage

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20238SPAN1 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 5 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 1