Professor: James Shimabukuro
Department: English
College: University of Hawaii: Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ENG200
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took this class despite the reviews, and Im glad I did. While he may not give feedback immediately, he eventually does and its always constructive. He teaches many other writing classes, so Im sure he has tons of papers to review so be patient. Hes responded to my emails ASAP. Read his instructions/blog thoroughly and that will help immensely.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ENG273N
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For his creative nonfiction class, getting feedback from him, getting paper grades after the first paper or hearing from him is almost a never. He don't tech the class. The assignments (Papers) and reading (narratives by small time authors ) is all you get. If you want to actually learn, or think it will be fun, this is not the class for you.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ENG200
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was by far the hardest class I've taken at KCC. I'm not a fan of this professor. If you like getting your grades back right away; don't take him. If you want to learn how to improve on your writing; don't take him. If you want to get an A; don't take him. It was a mistake taking this course. Don't do it.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ENG200
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've taken this class expecting it to be a bit easy as the entire class is laid out for you from the beginning. Despite that, one thing to keep in mind is that he WILL only grade your first paper two weeks prior to the semseter's end. Why? No clue. I would imagine he makes it hard for himself as well by doing so. Moreover, he grades hard. Very Hard
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: 270B
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His work was laid out from the get go on what exactly needed to be done. However, he only graded my first paper out of six. I never knew what I was getting in the class until grades needed to be submitted. I got an A in the class, but I would've liked to know what I was getting just in case I needed to drop the class. He was MIA the entire semester
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Shimabukuro cares about his students' learning and does his best to ensure they get a lot out of his class. He knows his material and gives a lot of feedback. He is very approachable and is always willing to help. He's also very prompt in responding to emails. He *does* expect you to take his class seriously so be sure to stay on top of thing
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof Shimabukuro is a hard grader. I received only A's and B's in my essays but ended up getting a C for the course. As long as you do all your essays you should be fine.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ENG200
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: No
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mr. Shimabukuro made everything really clear in his blog but what he didn't do is give you grades for anything. I received one grade for my first essay and after that, nothing. I honestly have no idea what my final grade is going to be. To me that is the worse thing an instructor can do, is withhold your grades and leave confused.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ENG215W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Online class and WI. 4 papers and a final paper, don't need the book. Easy writing prompts, but how he grades is a little stupid. He marks off every little grammar mistake, and in total, the paper grade's only about 50% your score. I guess I just thought that if it's an English argumentative class, grades should be based on THAT.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ENG273N
- 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:
returns grades late, doesn't really communicate well. in fact, i haven't gotten my second essay grade yet, and the semester is almost over. do not take this classes from this instructor. i won't make the same mistake twice.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ENG100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So far (nearing mid-term) I have been challenged by the requirements in this online class. Jim's feedback has been very personable, enthusiastic and supportive. His corrections and grading has been accurate and I would recommend this class as long as you have the self-discipline to survive in an online class. It was my first online class ever.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- 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:
horrible teacher just plain horrible
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is knowledgeable at writing and everything.I learned a lot from him. He is caring and taught me reading out loud to find errors in my writing. Take his class if you really want to improve your writing!
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ENGONLI
- 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:
Was not very helpful when asked. He turned the papers back way late. Never knew what grade I was receiving until the end of the semester. I would not recommend taking a class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- 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:
The class is enjoyable the interactions with your peers are good. The Professor is confusing. He's assignments are not clear. My first paper he said that i pass 2/9 tests. I was like what??? It does not state there is a test. Not helpful at all.. I do not recommend any one to take this class online. He's never on campus.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would not recommend an online class, period. He returns papers way late (turned the first one in in January, got feedback in April) and isn't very helpful. Definitely would not recommend.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ENG273N
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
horrible classes. You never know your grade. Do not take a class from this guy
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ENG215
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Like everyone said, if you take the online class you will not know your grades until end of semester. He does not return papers in a timely manner, asks you to fix errors in your papers but usually the next two have been turned in already before he sends you any feedback. This class was a joke! I would not recommend this class at all!
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ENG273N
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took the online class. Although you get your papers back late, I enjoyed all the topics we got to write about and the readings he assigned were really helpful towards the paper. Overall, I liked the online class and I would probably take it again. Some people don't like it because there's no personal interaction but that's what an online class is.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ENG273
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the class overall is an okay class. the only thing was that grades were never returned in a timely manner and when you confront or email him asking, he just says that he will get to it. he never got back to though. i don't know if i would take this class again if i knew this. i like being updated on what my grade is so i can improve if necessary.
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