Reviews of professor Deberniere Torrey

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I loved taking Professor Torrey's class. There were less than 10 people in the class, and she prompted participation a lot. At first, it was a bit annoying, but I think it was the participation that helped me do well on tests and presentations. She also cares more than other profs. She is eager to make connections with her students personally.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Lots of reading so you understand what's going on in discussion classes and so you do well on exams. Her grading criteria are very vague, though. Essentially, if she doesn't like the point you're making in essays, she'll give you a poor grade. She seems to expect mind-reading. You'll be fine; just turn in things on time.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Don't get me wrong I think she is very well educated but the amount of pressure she puts on students is insane. I have no room to even think about any of my other classes with how much work she piles on. She grades so harshly even if it's a minor mistake. I really wish there was some other Korean teacher than her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Torrey usually teaches the upper level Korean classes which are a bit difficult by default, but the hw level of her classes is generally the same as the other Korean teachers. She is super nice and always willing to answer questions but is a strict grader. That being said imo her study guides were always very clear so follow those and you'll be ok!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took a Korean language class so there was a ton of class involvement and participation. The professor is very open and inclusive of all students and will always make time outside of class to go over anything at all that you might want help with.