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KIYOMI KAWAKAMI

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 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.

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What students say

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JPNS1001 · course not matched2023-12-16

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

I love Kawakami. Easily the best teacher I've had. If you are interested in Japanese, definitely take her class.

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JPNS1001 · course not matched2018-04-06

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

Kawakami sensei is really nice. Easiest course.

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JPNS3102 · course not matched2015-01-13

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

This was my favorite class as an undergrad. Kawakami-sensei makes her sessions very entertaining and encourages participation. Put the effort in and you are sure to be rewarded.

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EA103 · course not matched2006-10-20

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

Kawakami-sensei is like a flower. At first, she is closed, but this makes it more exciting when she opens up and laughs. She has a beautiful personality which is all the more disarming because she seems she has other things in mind. Nonetheless, she never cheats her students of her time (even extra time) and she really wants you to succeed.

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Classes with KIYOMI KAWAKAMI

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Instructor identity & provenance

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