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Sign Language

Don Bangs

ASL1 · ASL3 · ASL183763 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want a lively immersive ASL class and are ready to attend, participate, and stay focused.

Best fit · Effort For RewardImmersive ASL TeachingCaring and FunnyParticipation RequiredBeginner ChallengeMostly Fair Grades
  • Students often praise his caring, funny, immersive teaching style and say they learn a lot.
  • ASL 1 can feel hard for beginners because the class relies heavily on full immersion and constant attention.
  • Grades are usually manageable when students attend, participate, and practice, but a few students report harsh or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Getting an A is realistic with , and practice, but it is not effortless for students who struggle with immersion or .

The online review calls grades super easy, while up, participating, and practicing.

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The content is manageable for engaged students but challenging for ASL beginners because the class uses full immersion and fast visual communication.

Online evidence suggests an easy workload, while demanding for first-time ASL students.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly described as important, and .

The online review only warns skipping hurts success, while and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

, though several warn that the class can be confusing or strict.

The online review is fully enthusiastic, while but include more mixed beginner and .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Many students report good grades are attainable, but some complain about tough grading, participation penalties, or .

Format shift

The online review describes full points for doing the work, while in-person reviews show fair but .

Workload

Light

72/100

as light or optional, but class participation and practice still matter a lot.

Format shift

The online review says there is , and in-person reviews mostly describe manageable workload with .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students describe him as caring, funny, creative, and effective, but some report confusion, poor communication, or negative classroom experiences.

Format shift

Online feedback is very positive but limited, while older complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews mention homework, participation, chapter tests, a , and a final, so assessment .

Format shift

Online evidence does not clarify assessments, while in-person , and a final.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and engagement, but beginners may struggle with immersion and attendance demands.

Main concern

Students who miss class or struggle with full ASL immersion can fall behind quickly.

What students said

“If you attend all classes and practice, you'll get a good grade.”
ASL1
“He is Deaf and has a full immersion method so if you have no prior experience with ASL it can be exceptionally hard.”
ASL1
“ .”
ASL1

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

The single online review describes a .

Main concern

Evidence is thin because there is only one online review.

What students said

“Not a lot of homework.”
ASL1
“Grades super easy, you just do the work and .”
ASL1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove a consistent exam policy, but , and a final with filming in one review.

Tests PassableMidterm MentionedFinal MentionedFilmed Final

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a final, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

Tests PassableMidterm MentionedFinal MentionedFilmed Final
“The and passing the class shouldn't be too hard if you show up and participate.”
84513
“aced the and did really well on the final.”
ASL1
“And he films you during the final.”
ASL1

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove the .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you attend all classes and practice, you'll get a good grade.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and beginner fit; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He is by far the .”

👍 Recommendation Strength

82/100

“I highly recommend Don Bangs”

📈 Grade Reality

68/100

“As long as you pay attention, do the homework, and participate in class you will get a good grade.”

⚠️ Beginner Challenge

46/100

“He is Deaf and has a full immersion method so if you have no prior experience with ASL it can be exceptionally hard.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Don Bangs is very creative and makes every class interesting and fun.
  • Hes willing to explain everything clearly and, if you .
  • He really cares about his students and makes his class a fun place to learn ASL.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • If you attend all classes and practice, you'll get a good grade.
  • .
  • The and passing the class shouldn't be too hard if you show up and participate.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Fit

  • if you are easily distracted, this class is not the class for you.
  • The fact that he is Deaf and you are Hearing is not a barrier - it's one of the .
  • it is nearly impossible to always understand what is going on.

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 28 reviews span many years, include detailed comments, and show consistent themes despite some disagreement.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 55
1 out of 53

Course coverage

ASL122 reviews
ASL1837633 reviews
845132 reviews
ASL31 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 6 · A- 2

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

3

C 3

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1