Fall 2026

First Semester Hmong

First Semester Hmong teaches elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing using communicative approaches.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Choua Lee3.8/5

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The course moves quickly, requiring significant self-study despite low homework volume. Exams are difficult due to high memorization demands, and attendance impacts grades.

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Raw average: 3.92/5 from 12 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 3.5/5 raw quality · 3.0/5 difficulty · 4 reviews

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Choua Lee receives polarized reviews regarding her teaching of ASIALANG 125. Some students find her unclear and fast-paced, warning that prior Hmong knowledge is essential, while others praise her passion and lenient grading. Disagreement exists on whether the course is difficult or manageable with study.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.76 GPA, 88.2% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

CHOUA LEE is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

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Student experience

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Reviews for Professor Choua Lee are polarized, ranging from harsh criticism of her teaching to high praise for her passion and leniency. Success appears heavily dependent on prior Hmong language knowledge and independent study.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.76 GPA, 88.2% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course moves quickly, requiring significant self-study despite low homework volume. Exams are difficult due to high memorization demands, and attendance impacts grades.

Students without prior Hmong experience report struggling significantly. Conversely, others find the professor caring and passionate, noting that attending office hours helps manage the fast pace.

Topics

  • Hmong language and culture

Skills

  • Elementary proficiency in Hmong listening, speaking, reading, and writing

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ASIALANG 125 · Fall 2026

First Semester Hmong

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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