Gerald Kato - University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Professor: Gerald Kato

Department: Journalism

College: University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Kato lectures for the whole class time and will repeat a lot of information week after week. There is no room to ask questions or anything. You simply sit there and listen to him ramble for an hour and 15 minutes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JOUR365
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took two classes w/Kato (req'd for major). We had one thing in common: we both wished we were somewhere else. Despite his years of experience, Kato consistently fails to make class interesting. He also doesn't bother getting to know any of his students, even the JOUR majors. Avoid if you can: this guy is just waiting to retire and collect benefits.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 77988
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Kato is a good guy overall. I'd rather talk story with him than actually listen to a class lecture. He's very passionate about what he does and would help you as long as you ask for it. This class is more of a "work-your-worth" kinda class, and sometimes, his grading is unclear. Make sure that you know how to write a lead for Newswriting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JOUR250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I've never failed a class until I got here. Doesn't even give you credit for doing assignments. CONSTANTLY giving people grades like 620 and 3050. If I wasn't trying or if I forgot to turn in assignments, this would be different. I have turned in EVERY assignment (and they aren't even half-assed) but I'm still failing. If I get a D, I'll be happy

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JOUR451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a habit of saying "uhh or um" in every sentence...not a hyperbole. Really bad teacher, but seems to know a lot about the field.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JOUR302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor, despite his experience in the field. Has a speech impediment that makes it very difficult to pay attention or to understand what he's trying to get across. Makes you feel ignorant when you ask a question. Very rude and does not help students whatsoever.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JOUR365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He does have a hard time spitting out whatever it is he has to say, but I think he's a nice guy. He is helping me get an internship and at least he knows his stuff. We should take more note of what he has to say instead of making fun of him, because he's been around a lot longer than us and has lot so connections to the industry. Stop hating guys!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He tends to talk a lot and has a stutter, but if you listen to what he's saying it's interesting. He has a generous grading system. I took it summer and it wasn't bad. He gives you all the notes and there is only 3 exams. No other work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JOUR402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His law class is boring, but it'll help you in the real world of politics and defending yourself against people who will fool you into thinking you did something wrong. In 402's Meditations willkill u if you don't do them early. Speech delays aside, he's a great person who will present you with internships u cnt find

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JOUR302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would suggest anyone considering Journalism as a major to sit in through his Media Law class to see if you can take it. He goes on and on and even the best student finds themselves day dreaming. But most of his test are multiple choice (watch out for trick questions) and he gives study guides so he's not impossible by any means.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JOUR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he seems like a very smart guy, but he is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to listen to, and can go on about something endlessly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JOURN350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He can be tough.Stay up on assmnts,current events & ask others;profs,prev.students about assmnts. In the end, he treats you the way you'll be in the job-REAL! He'll help you get internshps or jobs. Your frmr Scott Young.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JOURN01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

ehh he's kinda boring. hard to read.. but he seems phoney. the classes were good when there were guest speakers, but other than that, a bore. :(

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JOUR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A cute older man...very passionate about communications but doesn't make it very interesting to learn for yourself. Tests and quizes are super easy and he is very easygoing when it comes to assignments...just make sure you keep up with what you need to do.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JOUR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are boring and I found it hard to get up in the morning to go to this class. Was somewhat interesting and I aced all the quizzes and tests. You just have to read the book on your own because it is not used or discussed in the class but is the main focus of the midterm/final. Not worth the time, but if you're stuck in it-just read the book.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JOURN150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

unlikely you will get an A. not because he is difficult and I never skipped the class. he is plain and simply a bad teacher. never covered and material that ne tested on. covered material that was common sense.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JOUR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is getting old. Plain and simple. Keeping you focused on Journalism's roots is his mission, but he needs to involve the students more. It is true that mediocre students will give mediocre responses to this class, but who can blame them? An easy class to pass, but a harder one to pursue journalism after...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JOURN150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

tests are on material he never even mentions in class (textbook, current events). Lectures are mindless and as a journalism major, very very disappointed

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JOUR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst prof's I have had. It seemed a waste to fight traffic to sit in his class. Lectures covered little more than the average person would already know and the prof. was not only boring but rude to other students. It is an EASY A if you keep up with current events and turn in your reactions to lectures. Attendance is monitored daily.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JOUR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

freakin horrible. he's hard to understand. the best part is that he's often too lazy to lecture so gets guests to speak