Choji Hayashi - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Choji Hayashi

Department: Languages

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Explains things really well and makes things easy to understand. His tests are kind of difficult though but if you actually want to learn Japanese then his class will help you a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best prof I have ever had the privelage of taking a course with. He really cares about helping his students succeed and is very understanding towards students who show they are making some effort. Wish I could have took more classes with him!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JAP1115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hes defitniley a good instructor , but theres just way too much interacting with other classmates, and he calls you out a lot. Also the chairs are so uncomfortable .but as long as you follow along what hes saying youll ace the course , its very straightforward and theres no suprises. There are quizzes every week but its almost always vocab

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JAP1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is rlly nice and explains rlly well if u dont get something just go to his office! He will explain again but u must check the office hours before u go. Theres a quiz almost once a week but its not a pop quiz. He uploads all the exam preparation it will help u a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JAP1215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a good person and a very animated teacher, he tends to focus on the lecture and neglect the other aspect of actually speaking Japanese. My previous Japanese class was filled with talking, the prof would teach us the grammar and then have us talk to the person next to us, With hayashi I have gone weeks without saying a word to my neighbor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, yes. However, his exams are very difficult - BE WARNED. Verging on unnecessarily difficult. Which is shame because it is very demoralizing/discouraging (honours student here so laziness is not my problem). Im assuming that this is a "weed-out" class so if you are not dedicated don't bother continuing on to this level.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JAP1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really good teacher

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JAP1215
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If your serious about learning Japanese then Choji Hayashi is easily the best choice. He knows everything about the language and can answer your questions effectively. Often Japanese teachers find it difficult to explain to English speakers how the grammar works. This isn't the case for Hayashi. He is simply amazing and it shows.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JAP1115
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The real concept of Sensei: he does not only care about technicalities and grammar, he also care about culture, values and respect. Probably the best explaining why use this marker or do not use it and everything makes sense but ! Expect a tough grader and never skip classes (5% of the final grade on just attendance and participation) . Cheers !

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JAP1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's funny and engaging, but it's tough to take two languages in one semester so I had to drop the course because I didn't know what was going on. He's was really kind because he allowed me to attend the classes even if I dropped it, only because I paid for it. He picks on you through the attendance sheet every class, so you really have to prepared

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JAP1215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best Japanese professor I ever had. Super helpful, dedicated and enthusiastic. Many people complained about him being a tough marker. But hey doesn't it help you to be more detailed oriented and meticulous? Just work hard work hard and work hard in his class, and you will nail it. Btw, his guitar, painting, calligraphy, and singing are amazing!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

An extremely helpful teacher. Will patiently answer all your questions regarding Japan or Japanese. Materials and instructions are pretty straight forward. I took both his 1115 and 1215 and planning to go for the next level. Quizzes are easy, exams are not tough either if you study. So far the best instructor at Langara I've ever had!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1215
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, very nice and helpful teacher. But can be a very difficult marker. Make sure you pay attention in class and ASK if you are unsure about something. DON'T skip classes or else you're going to fall behind.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice prof, but picky marker (may not be him but his student marker). Very picky about penmanship. Class was pretty hard. Will pick on you to speak in class. Quizzes are on vocab and are easy, tests are not. Will deduct marks for absences.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best. Just the best JAPN instructor in Langara. Moreover, I haven't seen any teachers whose teaching skill is better than Choji. Mid terms and Final seem little bit tough, but his teaching is so clear and you will do well if you spend much time.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Strongly recommendedVery helpful teacher. Explain every grammar clearly. You can really learn a lot in his class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily the best Japanese teacher at Langara. He involves you deeply in the subject matter. Also just a great guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1115
• 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:

really good professor, always be nice and helpful. Interesting lectures and a lot of homework

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JAPN1215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A lot of homework to do by yourself, but it really helps if you try it before the class. Very detailed presentation with a extra organized grammar book. Although my English is not very proficient, I achieved sufficient marks in translating the two languages.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JAP1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A great prof who is willing to help all the time. However, the standard for japanese course is too high. Also, we are the first class of using new textbooks. He has too much stuff to cover and you won't have time to memorize all. In truth, you can learn so much from him, but you won't get high grade.