She is the cutest japanese lady ever. She is also really helpful and understanding.Your grade in this class is based on 2 (EASY) projects and your mid-term and final. we just took the midterm and it was so hard. READ YOUR TEXTBOOK! and GO TO CLASS. if you dont go you lose participation.It's a hard class but she is a good teacher if you do your work

Dr. Tanaka is the sweetest professor I've had so far. She is SO nice, takes the time to get to know everyone's name and sends personalized e-mails and comments all the time. She is freakishly good/fast at email. She's also a really easy grader(because she's so nice!). She draws circles on the board when she talks and it's hilarious.

She is so sweet. Really cares about her students and will do anything to help you. Tests, projects are easy if you do the reading and look over the notes she puts up.

Dr.Tanaka is by far the sweetest and most caring professor I have ever met. She gives you easy points just by coming to class and the course basically consists of two projects, two tests, and a presentation. Very easy, and she is the best!

She is really sweet, very willing to help, and makes class fun and interesting. I always enjoyed going to class, and even though the class is pretty easy, she makes the content very interesting, so I was motivated to try my best. Defiantly take her.

She is the sweetest, most helpful woman in the world. She takes the time out to learn everyones name even though the class is so huge. Her accent sometimes makes it hard to understand, and her lectures can be boring. But she gives you study guides that cover everything that will be on the test. Easy A!

Easily the sweetest woman ever. If you happen to get to class early she'll talk to you to find out more about you and will actually remember it. She tells you what'll be on the test and outlines exactly what she wants from you. A lot of her test questions come from the readings though her test outline says otherwise. Definitely take her!!!!

Such a sweet woman! Her tests are SO easy and she posts slideshows on BB so you don't have to take notes. Very helpful in person and through email. I highly recommend her!

Take her. This woman is easy and sweet. If you need help, she'll help. She loves just talking to students about anything and has a passion for what she teaches.

Extremely sweet woman. 3 exams- (all easy because she gives you a study guide which is practically the exam), a group project, and participation grades. soooo willing to help...she really stresses what's important. easy A. highly recommend!

Pretty easy class. 3 Exams, no final, 1 easy project. Highly recommend if looking for an easy gen ed

Professor Tanaka is the quirkiest woman ever! (in a good way) She always unexpectedly makes me laugh. A lot of people say this class is an easy A. Don't be mistaken, the class is easy IF YOU PUT IN EFFORT. Come to class, because she will tell you what is on the test in the lecture. Don't not study for the exams, you will not do as well as you think

She is extremely nice and offers help anytime needed if you go to her office hours. Also if you do go to her office hours she writes down your name which I'm assuming was for extra credit. Her tests can be difficult though. She does give you study guides to go by but still difficult. She randomly takes attendance so you should go regularly.

Very sweet lady, she is always willing to help you if you need it. She boots peoples grades at the end of the semester. She has a heavy accent so she is sometimes difficult to understand. Def. print out her lecture slides on canvas, i didn't and i wish i did. The test questions come right from that. she also gives you the class b4 the exams off.

Kimiko Tanaka is the cutest lady ever. Her lectures are really interesting and she goes over things many times so you will remember. Gives out a study guide before the test that helps a lot, and every question comes from the lecture guides that you use every day. Does random attendance checks and covers everything on the test in class

Such a good teacher, very nice and funny, easy A if you do the work. All of the tests are straightforward and she gives reviews sheets and note packets for every test. Very helpful teacher overall

She is so adorable and really helpful. Go to class because you get credit and the lectures are online but she leaves words blank (you fill in when you're at class). 3 tests-she gives study guides telling you exactly what to study. 1 group presentation (super easy not in front of entire class just in front of another group) and 1 group paper final.

Dr. Tanaka is an incredibly sweet lady who wants her students to pass. Do all the assignments and take notes during the lectures and you should be fine. The amount of work was very fair for a four week summer course, but don't get behind because it will add up. It's an easy A if you do all the work. The class was really interesting, too. TAKE HER!

Dr. Tanaka is very sweet. Her class was very easy if you study and do the work. The most annoying part of the class is the community service coordinator who can be confusing on her part. However, I felt that I learned more about the elderly and how it affects us as society. The book is just used to fill in certain blanks for the notes.

Professor Tanaka is probably the sweetest professor--she is so cute and always willing to help her students/make the class as easy as possible. Go to class to get the notes, and although attendance isn't required it is measured through in class activities that affect your grade. Quizzes are online and pretty straightforward.

Tanaka is really sweet and is very passionate about what she teaches. There is only a midterm and a final, which are pretty hard, 3 online quizzes, and she takes attendance randomly with in-class activities. Notes are fill-in so you need to go to class to get them. Overall a decently easy class except for the exams.

This online japanese culture class was great. Short lectures and weekly reading questions will help you complete the assignments, quizzes, and tests (Which are all open note). She is really nice and gives feedback quickly, along with reminders on when stuff is due. It is clear that she wants you to succeed and connect with you.

Tanaka is precious. She is so passionate about what she teaches and her students. Fill in the blank notes, just show up and fill them in. Provides test review sheets on what you need to know. Refer to book a few times for questions she wants you to look up for tests/essay questions. Highly recommend, such a caring person. S'cute

Dr. Tanaka is very passionate about what she teaches and making sure her students understand the material. If you read and do the study guide she provides you with, there is no reason to do bad in this class. She cancels the class before each exam, quiz, or project. Would highly recommend!

Tanaka is an amazing professor. She is very caring of her students are REALLY wants each student to succeed. One of the only professors that actually gives individual feedback on papers. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND

She is SO sweet. I skipped class all the time, and she would always give me the notes and was super nice about it. The only annoying thing is that the tests actually are more difficult than you expect, but if you study you should be fine. There's a group project, but it's easy and it boosts your grade.

Sweetest lady ever. She really cares about students passing. One of the easiest classes I've taken, other than the fact there's a mandatory 20 service learning hours. Random participation grades throughout the semester. Exams and quizzes correlate with the review guides she posts, easy A. 100% recommend. Point system grading.

She is about teh sweetest professor you could have. Super kind, and extremely organized, follows syllabus to a T! The course work is very very easy, and as long as you do the assigned readings and go to class, you will do fine! Also, she gives out study guides before each exam which are essentially word for word from the test. TAKE HER!!!

Dr. Tanaka is a hoot. She is the cutest lady on the planet who just wants you to succeed and will help you do that in every way that she can. She sticks very firmly to her syllabus so you know exactly what to expect. However, her exams are a little tricky which makes it hard. But worth your time to take.

Very sweet, intelligent person. She really cares about her students and makes the class really easy. Fill out the review guides and you'll be fine for tests. All her classes are really easy A's.

I love this woman. She is so helpful. She just wants you to succeed and will do anything she can to help you do so. As long as you show up to class and do the review sheet it is an easy A.

Dr. Tanaka is the sweetest lady! She is from Japan so there is a slight language barrier, but she provides fill in the blank word documents for lecture notes, and gives a review sheet that, if completed, are word for word her test questions. Do the review sheets and the reading assignments and you'll leave with an A! Randomly takes attendance.

Dr. Tanaka is a great professor. She really cares about her students and takes the time to get to know you individually. She has two tests, an essay, and a final. She also had two quizzes and took attendance randomly. The tests and quizzes come directly from the notes you take in class. She is the nicest professor I have ever had at JMU.

Prof. Tanaka is the sweetest lady. The class was super interesting, and it wasn't difficult either! Attendance isn't mandatory, but you need to go to class to get discussion points and to take notes. Complete and study the review guides before exams, and you can't do that bad. The essays for this class were simple and easy to complete on time too.

Dr. Tanaka put so much effort into becoming acquainted with as many students as she could. She always left clear and encouraging feedback on graded assignments, and exam questions were taken directly from a study guide she provided. Many test questions are taken from assigned readings. She does have an accent, but I didn't find it to be an issue.

2nd semester I've taken her, she's awesome. she's so sweet. her lectures are boring but all you do is fill in blanks on her slides (all on canvas). The good thing about it is she gives you study guides before each quiz and test, which is EXACTLY what will be on the test. I got a 100 on the midterm. only thing that sucks is the CSL. dont put it off!

the actual lecture part of class is fine... but the community service is seriously dreadful. my advice would be to take this class anyway, bc its overall pretty good class. but the CSL just makes me want to do literally anything else but that. seriously. I hate it.

Tanaka is so sweet. Lectures are posted online with fill in the blank format. Theres a couple participation days, but three are dropped. Theres two or three quizzes but they are online. Only tests are the midterm and final. There is CSL, but if you manage your time, it shouldn't be a problem. Strongly recommend her!!

She is the sweetest lady ever and seems to really be interested in what she is teaching. She takes attendance randomly but drops the lowest 2. She makes fill in the blank copies of her lectures which makes it really easy to take notes. Her exams are kind of difficult so its important to do all of the readings and look at the review sheet.

Dr. Tanaka is such a sweet lady who truly cares about her students. She has by far been my favorite professor at JMU. Her class is lecture heavy but she provides fill in the blank notes to keep us attentive. Her tests and quizzes are straight from the notes and she assigns one essay. Attendance is mandatory in order to get participation points.

Dr Tanaka is one of the sweetest professors. She does lecture every class and takes attendance 16 times throughout the semester. Theres two exams, two online quizzes, an essay and a final. As long as you show up, take notes, and complete the study guides that she updates every weekend you will do just fine. Definitely one of the easier gen eds.

Honestly a gem. Make sure you do the readings, and are keeping up with the review sheet she updates each weekend. Notes are fill in the blank, and she truly cares about how you end up at the end of the course. If you ever get the chance to make it to her office hours, DO IT, it will prepare you for the exams!!!

If you can memorize things, you will pass. She provides outlines to fill in for each lecture which help and also gives a question by question review sheet that she uses for tests. If you put effort into the notes and review sheet, it's very easy. The info was also interesting and she gave cool examples.

She is one of the best teachers at JMU. She genuinely cares about her students, and tries to lean the names of the students in the class, especially if you sit in the front. If you take notes in class, answer the reading questions, and fill out the study guide you will do well. For this class making quizlets is the way to go.

Professor Tanaka is amazing! Tests come directly from a study guide that she updates every weekend. There is one short paper but she gives four months to do and basically gives you 100% as long as you tried. Attendance is mandatory, but she gives you three days to miss with no penalty and will make exceptions for emergencies/illness.

I'm currently taking Professors Tanaka for SOCI 374 this summer. The work is very manageable and even though you have to read the textbook, it is interesting. The articles and videos you look at are fun. She is great at emailing back and helps clarify anything you are questioning. I wish I was taking her in person; she seems like a sweetheart.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Honestly best prof I have had at JMU. I took this class online 4week over the summer and never felt stressed. Lectures are 3-5mins long each, readings are long but very interesting and she asks word for word answers, so once you find those you can stop reading. If you pay attention and do the readings you will get a good grade.

One of the nicest professors I've ever had. Gives awesome feedback and really takes the time to be thorough with expectations on assignments and class materials. Makes an effort to make the class engaging and enjoyable without being stressful. Study the questions she gives in the modules really well and you'll do well on exams and quizzes.

Professor Tanaka is the absolute sweetest lady. She really cares for her students. The class consists of short lectures, participation, and weekly open note quizzes that are practically word for word from the notes. There's a paper, midterm and a final as well. It's a really easy A if you do what is assigned, take good notes and stay organized.

Very easy A, take notes on lectures within the modules and participate in 10 out of 14 class discussions and you will do fine. She also gives an essay but if you try even a little bit, you'll get near full-credit. She is also very nice and always willing to help/accommodate.

My easiest professor so far and so sweet and understanding. Easy to reach outside of class and you can tell really cares about her students. The course content was really interesting and as long as you copied down her notes, answered the reading and supplemental questions, you have all the answers for her quizzes and tests.

I am a second semester senior - which means I have had a lot of professors and I have never had a professor who is as good at communicating as Dr. Tanaka is. She replies to emails almost instantly, she grades quickly and fairly, and she always gives good feedback. On top of that, she is incredibly friendly and welcoming, as well as a great profes.

Wow. Dr. Tanaka is awesome. That's all. Just take her. Or don't. Your loss.

The sweetest prof ever. She rounded my grade without me asking! The exams are super easy as long as you do the reading questions and copy her notes. We also had a discussion twice a week which was easy as well- only 150 words or you also had the option to have discussion on Zoom. There is one paper, only 3 pages. Take her if you need an easy class!

Choose her for Soci110! She is absolutely the sweetest and the class isn't bad at all. There are 2 tests (midterm and final), and 1 essay. The tests are a big part of your grade so keep that in mind. They are based on the lectures and homework so make sure you are really organized and take good notes!

Professor Tanaka is so sweet!! As long as you fill out the lecture notes and answer all of the reading questions, the exam is easy!! The essay is also not bad at all. Tanaka answers emails super quickly and is willing to help you with anything, definitely take her!!

TAKE HER! She is such a sweet lady and makes this class so easy. You do have to take detailed and organized notes, but you're allowed to use them on tests and quizzes and the questions and answers are almost word-for-word what was on the lecture Powerpoints and readings. You do have to work for an A, but it's an easy A. I highly recommend.

Dr. Tanaka is one of the best professors I've ever taken. I have been taking her classes for 3 semesters now and will be in her class next semester as well. She's very caring and makes sure you understand the material. If you organize your notes, you pass exams and get an easy A. The topics discussed were very interesting. TAKE HER IF YOU CAN!!!

Very nice prof, but anyone who says this is an easy a is clearly lying lol. Midterm and final make up a combimed 66% of your grade (200/300 pts) which is outrageous for gen ed class. The final tested us on a total of 22 different lectures w reading questions and also video clips. Not at all an easy A, but an obtainable one and an intresting class.

The one of the most caring professors I have ever met. She took the time to interact with all my classmates. Take her if you can. She's the BEST!!!

Dr. Tanaka is SO nice, she provides all of the info for the course in a way that's super easy to understand. Exams are open note, so keep a document of all of her reading questions. Lots of videos, some reading, short lectures, and discussion posts. Super easy A if you just do the work!!!

This woman is such a queen!!! Take good notes and you will get an easy A. Occasional discussion posts and quizzes. I learned a lot from this class and it was definitely interesting content. Take her!!

She is very sweet and I really like her as a professor. In order to be successful in this class do all of the reading questions and take lecture notes. If you stay on top of it the quizzes are very straightforward and you'll get a good grade. She does discussions sometimes in class so I wouldn't skip that often. There's also 20hrs community service

Great lectures, keep your notes organized for open note quizzes and exams. Reading questions are verbatim which are on the exams, so textbook is needed. In class discussions are 2 pts (counted for attendance) once a week. 1 major essay and outline. 5 quizzes, and 5 small assignments. 2 exams.

I took this class completely online during the summer, so I could only interact with Professor Tanaka through emails, yet it was clear that she is a very caring lady and wants you to succeed. As long as you do the readings and the assignments on time then this should be an easy A or B.

Quiz and test questions come directly from readings, lectures, and assigned videos. Attendance is not mandatory but is important for receiving participation credit. Tanaka is very considerate and understanding of extenuating circumstances and absences related to health. She truly and honestly wants you to succeed.

Professor Tanaka is so sweet. There's quizzes, writing assignments, and a midterm and final exam. As long as you do the readings and follow the reading questions (they're very clear and easy) you'll do great in this class. I highly recommend her!

I loved Dr. Tanaka! She was very sweet and her lectures were very organized. She would have quizzes almost every week but if you did the reading questions, they were pretty much the same thing. I had her class M/W/F and Fridays were async days which was great. A few papers but overall such a chill class and very interesting.

Took her over the summer and it was really easy. Time-consuming tho because her quizzes are based on the slides and videos so it's hard to look them up. But if you take the extra time to do her fill-in-the-blank notes and follow the rubric for papers it's an easy A.

I would take her over and over again. I took sociology 110 as a gen ed and ended up loving it. Loved her and her class! She is incredibly friendly and answers questions. She promotes student interaction. She also prepares you well for everything. Take her if you can!

Prof. Tanaka is great. I was nervous about this class because its literally about Japanese culture and I obviously do not speak Japanese but the course ended up being so easy and interesting. I also didnt see any ratings for 306 so that made me a bit nervous. It's super easy class tho. I recommend it!!!

Tanaka was a good professor. Lectures were kinda boring but you have to go to class to do well on the exams and quizzes. Also graded on participation of random in class activities so you cant skip often. Friday classes were always asynchronous. I only struggled because I didn't have the textbook so definitely get that if you are taking her!

She is the sweetest! She is very understanding. Graded on a midterm and final that are pretty easy if you use the lecture notes/textbook. The only thing that was annoying is the community service hours. It can be difficult to get 20 hours during the semester especially if you are involved in other things.

She is one of the sweetest professors I have had here. She cares about you and your degree and is willing to do anything that can help you. She does participation randomly through group discussions, so make sure you don't skip her class often.

All the test and quizzes were take home. She is amazing even though it was an 8am I didn't mind it however, there is participation points randomly which is her attendance but she post it like 20 minutes before class so you can see if you need to go to class for the points. You have 2 absences before it hurts your grade. No final but a final paper.

LOVE her so much, shes the sweetest lady and very responsive/understanding. all the quizzes and tests are open note, outside of class. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS FOR A GEN ED

Tests/quizzes are all open notes, and she posts all lecture slides. Super sweet professor and class is very light except for a reading questions in each lecture. She does sometimes have group discussions, which is how she does attendance for some classes. Highly recommend taking this class with her.

Sometimes she left me in disbelief from how understanding, caring, and clear she was. Everything is open note but still engaging, and her teaching philosophy is very forgiving. I feel like she's the perfect Professor for an introductory gen-ed, take her if you can!

Simple class, little to no homework, just make sure to take notes and use class sources when completing quizzes and tests. Very sweet teacher, you may be scared of her accent at first, but it really isn't that bad, and her knowledge is very impressive.