Takashi Suzuki - Riverside City College

Professor: Takashi Suzuki

Department: TBD

College: Riverside City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki Sensei is the most compassionate professor I ever had. At first few weeks of class the class syllabus may seem overwhelming but as you progress the class it becomes manageable. Grading criteria is reasonable and earning that A is doable as long as you put in some effort to labs/classwork/ and studying a reasonable pace.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Funny, extremely caring, and definitely wants you to succeed. Easy A if you pay attention and do the work but be prepared to put time into this class with weekly labs and a 2.5 hr long class. But totally worth it and made many unforgettable experiences. Very clear grading and gave a detailed progress report on your grade breakdown halfway through

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki sensei is amazing! Really a fun class, it wasn't hard, only when it came to the kanji, but he is willing to help you. Be prepared with books FOR EVERY LECTURE. Really loved this class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JAPANESE4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for both Japanese 3 and 4 I took Japanese 1 and 2 with a different professor and she was amazing but I really liked Suzuki Sensei he is really kind and understanding. His lessons are well planned out and you always know what you are going to be learning for the day I highly recommend taking his class if you want to learn Japanese 10/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Suzuki is one of the best professors i've taken in RCC, he is very enthusiastic in what he teaches, and he makes it very fun. You will have to participate with your neighbors so at the end of the term you will most likely leave with new friends. Make sure you study, and do lab! Other than that it's an easy A! I would definitely take JPN2!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JAN1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki-sensei is a very respectable, mild, and quirky man. Class doesn't have a lot of homework, but you *MUST* study. There are 3 WebQuests which are a ton of work. You cannot breeze by this class. His criteria, however, is clear and he is a lenient grader; He wants to see effort. He is helpful if you ask for it. Often he speeds through things.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Like everyone else here has said, Suzuki-sensei truly is one of the best professors at RCC. When I first came to class, I was overwhelmed by the syllabus and the grading. However, you'll quickly learn that as long as you do your work, he'll grade easily. He is unintentionally quirky but it's very charming, and he genuinely cares!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JAP49023
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an amazing professor-very approachable. For someone who never took Japanese, the first few months are easy. After the 3rd month in, it gets difficult because he tends to speed through the lectures and writes really fast in romaji/kanji to where it's hard to keep up. Don't miss a class, do all the hw/labs, study hard,and you'll get an easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JAPANESE1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! I took Japanese on a whim, and he made it so much less daunting than it seemed like it would be. The work isn't hard, and is helpful for learning. The best thing you can do in the class is go over the dialogues often. He is very patient and respectful, and explains all of the intricacies very well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The is class easy if you study and practice the materials. The test were so-so, but pay close attention during the listening sections! Homework was reasonable; labs are important; oral tests are nerve-wrecking, but if you practice, you'll be fine. Great class to those who are willing to learn the language

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great teacher overall and really lit my passion for a language I took on a whim to fill out my credit sheet for the year. I'm now studying over the break and trying my best to use the language as much as I can. He helps you create good study habits by requiring you to take 1 hour of lab each week. I'm looking forward to his next level classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki sensei was an absolute fantastic professor. The lectures can feel very long and can tire you out, however if you truly love the language and want to learn it you will enjoy learning. Suzuki sensei tends to accidentally do funny things or say funny things a lot too so it's an enjoyable experience. I don't think he realizes he is funny though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JPN123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki-sensei was without a doubt the best teacher I've had at RCC, and one of the best teachers I've ever had. He makes learning a difficult language fun and is extremely helpful, he cares and wants his students to learn. Grading may be a bit too lenient at times but you still have to work hard to pass his upper level classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JPN147612
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki-sensei tries to make learning a rather difficult language as simple as he can through the content of his lessons, and his willing answer any relevant question you have about the language. He is also very willing to stay after class to answer students' questions and offer additional help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JPN12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki is probably one of my favorite professors I have had. He is the only professor I've had that is willing to go the extra mile for his students. Gives lots of help during class, as well as during office hours. He gives some culture notes during class. he also gives practical assignments, none of this "useless" garbage some professors give.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JPN2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Japanese 2 is a little more difficult that Japanese 1. Suzuki sensei is a great teacher that is willing to help you out with any inquiry that you might have.Great class! It was interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JPN2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really cool ??. It's really sad that they don't offer levels 3 and 4 anymore. Suzuki sensei will go out of his way to make sure a student understands the topic and is more than willing to help whenever he is available. Certainly has me studying Japanese even after I'm out of his class. I love his "choto videos" they made the class laugh.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• 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:

Clear teaching, although there was a lot of tedious work. It pays off in the end though. I did so well on the work I didn't have to take the final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JPN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Suzuki Sensei is one of my favorite teachers at RCC. I was expecting his class to be overwhelmingly hard, however I was able to keep an A throughout his class and have fun while obtaining a deeper understanding of the Japanese language and culture. I will be taking JPN 2.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class, definitely taking Japanese 2. He is very organized and prepared for his lectures and there is alot of homework (its not hard though), but I think he just wants to make sure you learn everything. Hes super nice and helpful.