Edward Park - Loyola Marymount University

Professor: Edward Park

Department: Ethnic Studies

College: Loyola Marymount University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: APAM117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I love prof park!! even though he's a tough grader he knows so much about the subject it's inspiring! i also liked his teaching style and how his tone to students is conversational and friendly and NOT SCARY i hate scary prof. also i took apam4350 but i couldnt find that option on ratemyprofessor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: APAM350
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes much more a sociologist than a professor so if youre not super into the history of immigration from the pilgrims, its gonna be boring and determined by tests that are open ended, vague, and graded extremely tediously, not worth your effort

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: APAM117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Park is a living god. While he may give out a lot of work, the burden is lightened by his humor and iconic catchphrases (if you take his class you'd know what I'm saying). I look forward to his class every day. APAM with Park is not a class, it's not even an experience, but it's a lifestyle.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: APAM117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots and lots of reading for the class, but his lectures are all based on the reading so read and you'll be fine. He's passionate about what he teaches and the lectures are interesting, but he assigns a huge study guide for the final and gives lots of out of class work.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FFYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Park seemed passionate about the FYS focus, but he relied on student presentations of readings the entire semester. He realized on numerous occasions that he was giving too much work and would cancel class because he felt bad. Didn't really seem to care about the students and would make condescending comments at times. Would avoid if possible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: APAM4350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pf Park makes you work an insane amount for no reason. I took this class in the summer and he treated it as if it was the normal semester. A LOT of reading, he makes you do two-slide presentations for every single class that he takes over. And when you ask him a question he doesn't really answer it. Avoid him especially if this is not your major

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: APAM117
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor talks so slow, takes forever to get to one point. He also covers the same points over and over, such as some events that we know front and back and unnecessary. Most of the class is presentations by students that are then taken over by him. Hes not too hard of a grader but he does expect participation and hard tests.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FFYS100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Park is the type of teacher who flaunts his 'impressive' credentials, but has no idea how to apply them to a classroom setting. His assignments are very vague, as are his lectures. not a good teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: APAM198
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He reprinted the syllabus two or three times. Went to a study session and asked questions, but he told me that I should've listened in class. Unclear with what he expects for answers on midterm&final, even after reviewing midterm with him. Other than that there's one photo essay (8 pages of text) which isn't too bad.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: APAM198
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Changed his mind on practically everything on the Course Syllabus, and was unclear about what he expected in the class, on the assignments, and tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 76056
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most arrogant professors I've ever had. I'd say don't bother raising your hand since he'll just shoot it down, but if no one participates he'll get all passive aggressive on the class. Don't be late. He calls you out for everything. Only reason I did well was because I already took an APAM class before. Interesting topic, bad professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: APAM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Park humiliates students when they don't know the answers. He is constantly cursing in class and complaining that students are ill-prepared. This was the worst experience I've had at LMU.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: APAM350
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's always angry and annoyed with his students. Creates a very tense environment in the classroom. Seems burned out on teaching. Exams are ridiculous. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: APAM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach. He has students present material and he berates them for not knowing everything. He assigned 7 essay questions and 35 terms for the midterm. Unreasonable, rude, arrogant and boring. Do not take.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Most arrogant professor I have ever taken. He doesn't teach the class, he has his students do it via presentations. It would have been an interesting class with a different professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AMCS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unreasonable

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AMCS350
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor is knowledgeable of the subject, but is super unreasonable with his assignments. Be prepared to do a LOT of reading, and don't raise your hand unless you're 100% sure that your answer is correct. He will more than likely shut you down and humiliate you. Also, he always pointlessly rambles about one small, unrelated topic for hours.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AMCS350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not enjoy this class. His tests are rather difficult

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FFYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am in his Asian Americans in LA first year seminar class and it is alright. He is not a bad teacher, he is funny in his own special way. He grades the essay midterm fairly and just wants to make you did the reading.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AMCS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, smart, funny with lots of relevant information and views to share! LOTS of reading, a nice photo essay and Mid Term and Final-- so Listen, read a lot and do the especial responsibilities. Fascinating topic, I learned a lot.