Soo Choi - De Anza College

Professor: Soo Choi

Department: TBD

College: De Anza College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST19A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some of the worst failings an instructor can exhibit include being unpredictable, imprecise, and disorganized. Unfortunately, Prof. Soo is all of these. His lectures are bordering on incoherent, his tests contradict lectures and sources and cover material that was is not discussed, and his use of language generates significant confusion. Avoid.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ICS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is such a great professor. Truly gets you thinking during course lectures. Paying attention during the lectures is important if you want to do well. The major grades- two midterms and one final cumulative exam.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was the first Asian American history class I have ever taken, and it really opened my eyes to a more diverse story of America's history. Prof Choi delves into immigration stories of Asians and their contributions to American society. Very animated lecturer with tons of stories to tell. He also gives ample extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A, that's for sure. However, you will not learn much. In fact, I began fact-checking a few of the statements he would make in class when more and more of them sounded questionable, and I found many to be false. For quizzes, be sure to answer according to the lecture, because he contradicts the assigned text often.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ICS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is half in person and half hybrid. His powerpoint presentations aren't good, so you actually have to listen to him closely and take notes as he is talking. If you pay close attention to what he is talking about, you are able to pass the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ICS4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

although the class met only once a week, he taught me so much in so little time. even though he was a modest speaker, he opened my mind to racial issues certain minority groups are facing today. the best part about this class was that he was open minded and was willing to listen to any argument and debate them fairly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Although its a very boring lectured class its online quizzing. Open book as well. As long as you can make it through the lectures and read your book or look at his powerpoints your good for the quizzes and tests. two midterms one final. one easy group presentation. two extra credit opportunities!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ICS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had high expectations for this class, but I didn't learn anything. I was beyond disappointed. It's a pretty easy A, but if you're passionate about the topic, consider taking someone else.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ICS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want an easy a, this is the class to take. However, he's an awful professor. Got out of class an hour early every time, he barley lectured at all, and he has student presentation every single day. I feel like I didn't learn anything. All the tests are online, and same with quizzes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ICS22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had! At first, I was thinking about dropping this class because I thought I would have to do a lot of readings, homework, ect., but I decided to stay the first week of class and it was the best decision I have ever made. Take him if you can! Great professor and knows his subject very well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ICS22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As a non-asian taking this class, i found it very informative and engaging. It helped me to learn a great deal that I wouldn't have know about otherwise. I found Professor Choi to be very direct and clear, his lectures were engaging and the tests were easy if you paid attention in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Choi's humor is adorable, his lectures are informative and quite eye opening, and he's not too heavy on hw. Read the textbook and listen to lectures to pass the quizexams! He mainly wants you to be more educated on the subject of Asian Americansrace in general (relative to this class), bc a deeper understanding really chances ur perspective.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of the best professors I have ever had. I never was happier to get up early in the morning to listen to his lectures, which are extremeley informative, interesting, and hilarious! Highly recommended class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ICS22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Weekly online quizzes. Two online exams. One group presentation. Final exam is online. Great professor. I enjoyed his lectures. He lets you out early on most days. Do your part and you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ICS22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice knowledgeable prof; gives a lot of interesting stories that reflects to the class topic; tests sometimes are tricky, but not extremely hard. He lets students go earlier than they are supposed to, and that is great. Also extra credit opportunity is available (not easy tho).

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is nice teacher. weekly easy quizzes, 2mid and final. all online, open text. but you need to read some pages of textbook since mids and final are from there. Lecture is chilling; watch some videos and slide. he offers big extra credit essay, so if youre not doing good on exam, go for it and make those up. youll be fine

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ICS20
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Soo Choi is an amazing teacher. I took ICS 20 with him this summer, and I learned a lot from him. Although I am not Asian, I decided to take this class not only for GPA, also because I wanted to learn about the history of Asian Americans in the U.S. It was very helpful. I really recommend him for everyone who want to learn about Asian Americans.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ICS7
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Choi is an amazing teacher. He is very helpful and patient. He gives extra credit opportunity. I took ICS 7 last quarter and it was an easy class. All quizzes are online and multiple choice. There is a group work. Also, you have to write 2 essays. Easy to get A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ICS7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's really nice and funny. Explain a lot and really helpful. Don't missed too much class. He will fail you. He lets you out pretty early. On test days he lets you off and take test online.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ICS07
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. All the tests and final exam are online. He will let you out early. On test and final day, you don't need to go to class. He does curve grade. Easy class