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Professor Asif was a great professor. He didn't assign very much homework at all for a 4 credit class, and when he did he would give a good grades to everybody. He says there's required textbooks on the syllabus, but he provides everything you will need. He also does care about how people do in the class and will help you if you ask for it.Rate My Professors ↗
He is a knowledgeable and supportive instructor who explains the material clearly and creates a positive learning environment. He is kind, organized, and always willing to help students understand the coursework. I truly appreciated their teaching style and would highly recommend their class. He is easily accessible outside of the class too.Rate My Professors ↗
He is an excellent instructor who explains concepts clearly and supports students throughout the course. I truly appreciated his teaching style. He is patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. He creates a positive learning environment and makes difficult material easy to understand.Rate My Professors ↗
One of my best professors, highly recommend taking this class. He is so kind and makes learning Hindi-Urdu so much more fun!Rate My Professors ↗
I enjoyed Professor Asif's class and have greatly improved my Urdu skills! He's very caring and wants you to succeed. He is patient with you and works at your own pace. I'm excited for next semester when the classes aren't so early. Participation and attendance are important but that's the only way you can really learn a language. Great prof!!Rate My Professors ↗
I started Urdu feeling very nervous, but Professor Asif was great. He really focuses on where you're at with your learning. Approaches the language to help you understand without feeling rushed. Fair amount of homework, but as long as you put in the effort to try, you'll succeed. Probably one of UW's best profs. Only downside is early morning classRate My Professors ↗
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Elementary second-semester Asian language course focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing through communicative approaches.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleFourth semester Asian language course focusing on intermediate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing via communicative approaches.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
An advanced sixth-semester course developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through communicative approaches.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A graduate-level fourth-semester course in a selected Asian language that combines departmental language instruction with research-linked materials, reflection on language-learning goals, and regular instructor or supervisor meetings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Eighth semester course targeting advanced high proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing an Asian language through communicative approaches.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
No recorded grade history
Directed Study offers students an opportunity to work with a faculty member on an individual study program in Asian studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ASIALANG 122 | Second Semester Asian Language |
| Spring 2027 | ASIALANG 222 | Fourth Semester Asian Language |
| Spring 2027 | ASIALANG 322 | Sixth Semester Asian Language |
| Spring 2027 | ASIALANG 358 | Fourth Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students |
| Spring 2027 | ASIALANG 422 | Eighth Semester Asian Language |
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASIALANG 121 | First Semester Asian Language |
| Fall 2026 | ASIALANG 221 | Third Semester Asian Language |
| Fall 2026 | ASIALANG 321 | Fifth Semester Asian Language |
| Fall 2026 | ASIALANG 355 | First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students |
| Fall 2026 | ASIALANG 357 | Third Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students |
| Fall 2026 | ASIALANG 421 | Seventh Semester Asian Language |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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