Reviews of professor Masako Onakado

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Beginning of the semester, and its already difficult. She teaches almost only vocally. I can't learn that way. She grades way too heavy, and simple homework bring down your grade hard by her grading. She also doesn't take criticism well and expects everyone to be at her level, not the other way around. We are all forced to take her. Not prepared.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you REALLY want to learn Japanese, she is the professor to take. While the course was at times very difficult, the coursework is actually regulated across all JPN101 classes. What makes her stand out is her attention to detail especially in homework. This explicit feedback allows you to hone your skills. Im far more prepared in JPN102 than most.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Onakado-sensei is TOUGH, but it's b/c she genuinely cares about the success of her students. She assigns a lot of supplemental material, which you will miss if you take another JPN class. She's thorough, strict, but fair. And so nice once you get to know her! DO your work, work HARD, and you'll see results. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Sensei has a good humor and wants to see you succeed. She is strict on grading, so study! But she is super quick on grading and gives good feedback.