AI Rate Professor

American Sign Language

Melanie Nakaji

AMSL120 · ASL216 · AMSL115 · ASL206 · ASL121 · ASL115 · ASL100 · ASL4 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
88.89%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a passionate, transparent path to an A and free or low-cost materials.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPassionate ASL teacherClear grading pathInteractive signingNo textbook cultureAttendance matters
  • Most recent , and nearly impossible not to A if you meet stated requirements.
  • ASL classes are interactive and and tests.
  • Older advanced ASL4-level reviews are more mixed, citing tough standards or harsh classroom critique.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Recent students say meeting transparent requirements, participating, and .

Online and ; older advanced ASL was harder.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Intro , but language practice and some advanced sections still demand real effort.

Online intro/Deaf Culture doable; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

and warn that missing class means missing a lot of signing practice.

Online still often lists attendance yes for live or paced participation; in-person strongly expects presence.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Nearly 89% would take again and modern comments call her best or most inspirational ASL professor.

Recent online and intro in-person are glowing; older advanced ASL reviews are more split.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

80/100

Clear criteria and , though advanced levels can feel strict.

Format shift

Recent courses lean transparent and fair; older ASL4/216 comments called tough.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Homework and practice are regular and helpful, not usually crushing, but advanced sections report heavier load.

Format shift

Online has reading and discussions; in-person emphasizes practice and participation.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

, and student support dominate recent reviews despite older tough-teacher outliers.

Format shift

Online and recent in-person are excellent; older advanced critiques lower the average slightly.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Mix of , and signing practice rather than one single assessment type.

Format shift

Online Deaf Culture leans quizzes and discussions; ASL skill classes emphasize live performance and practice.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and grade-you-choose transparency; older advanced sections include tough-grader and embarrassment critiques.

Main concern

Advanced ASL courses may feel strict and high-pressure if skills are uneven.

What students said

“ the requirements, and the grade is yours. Simple!”
AMSL120
“it would almost be impossible not to get an A.”
ASL121
“Stay away, teacher is very tough! expects too much!”
ASL216

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online ASL and Deaf Culture courses are praised as supportive, creative, and easy to follow with and doable quizzes.

Main concern

Compressed intersession pace and .

What students said

“Professor MM is an amazing teacher to learn from and was by far the .”
AMSL120
“ . She and respond to 2 ppl by Sunday.”
ASL100
“She literally makes the language easy to learn, her lectures are amazing.”
ASL121

Exam style

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Tests and quizzes are generally described as fair and straightforward when you practice and attend.

Straightforward quizzesClear grading criteriaParticipation heavyNot hard tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and practice are done; advanced classes may feel stricter.

Straightforward testsParticipation mattersHomework practice
“The and the and helpful in learning ASL.”
AMSL115
“ I think I have ever seen.”
AMSL120

Online

and weekly discussion deadlines without proctoring claims.

Easy quiz/examDiscussion deadlinesShort lectures
“ . She and respond to 2 ppl by Sunday.”
ASL100
“She taught at great pace each subject.”
AMSL120

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ the requirements, and the grade is yours. Simple!”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting , and older advanced-course friction. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Professor MM is one of the ! She literally makes the language easy to learn”

⭐

82/100

“it would almost be impossible not to get an A.”

⚠️ Advanced Course Pressure

35/100

“Stay away, teacher is very tough! expects too much!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She signs very clearly and always repeats signs multiple times.
  • Her methods of teaching ASL are really interactive and extremely helpful
  • She taught at great pace each subject.

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

  • , and kind.
  • but most inspirational & ground breaking.
  • She genuinely cares about her students, and .

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • the requirements, and the grade is yours.
  • The
  • Stay away, teacher is very tough! expects too much!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

17 reviews with strong recent consistency but older polarized advanced-course comments keep credibility medium-high rather than max.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ASL2164 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 4 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

1

B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values