One of the best aspects of this course was the class format of both conversational sessions and grammar sessions. Students felt this structure helped them learn the language and actually use it practically in conversational class sessions. The worst aspect of the course was the fast paced teaching style, which some students felt made them fall behind with little room for catching up. The class would improve if students had more opportunities to practice the language through more assignments, vocabulary reviews, and quiz reviews. Prospective students should know that this is a rapid-paced Japanese course and previous Japanese background paired with a lot of hard work wil help them be successful in the course.

Students thought that the best aspects of this course included the daily conversation sessions. They thought that this course provided them with a comprehensive understanding of the language and grammar. However, students did not like the amount of homework or the quizzes. Suggestions for improvement included changing the way the course is graded so that quizzes have less weight than the in-class sessions. Prospective students are encouraged to take this course if they hope to increase their knowledge of the language and culture. They should be prepared for a substantial amount of work both in and outside of the classroom.

Students praised this course for being an interesting and chal enging class that gave students an opportunity to learn to speak Japanese in a short period of time. Perceived issues in the course included a belief from multiple students that the grading in the course could be harsh. Suggestions for improvement included a desire for additional opportunities to speak Japanese with others in the course. Prospective students should know that students found that the course required them to memorize a good amount of vocabulary.