On Sept. 9, the school slightly changed some parts of the existing evaluation system. Before, retaking a course was limited to only six times until graduation, but it has changed the limit to a maximum of 18 credits. The “Type B” Grading System has also changed, reducing the percentage of ‘A’s from 50 percent to 40 percent, but grades that are a ‘B’ or lower are at professors’ discretion now. The Argus asked HUFSans on campus about this change.

Kim Soo-bin, Division of Integrated Japanese Studies ‘15

My major classes are almost two credits per class so the change on “retaking the courses” means I can retake three more classes. This is quite good news to me. However, I always thought Type A evaluation was a more important problem than Type B, because most of the classes are Type A. Moreover, if the school wants to change Type B, I think the school should change the scope of the application to more of a quota like 15 students or more.

Lee Ha-na, Journalism and Media Studies ‘15

When retaking courses was limited to six times, my friends were all saying that we must take classes with bigger credits. I was also reluctant to retake liberal arts studies courses since they are only worth two credits per class. Now that we have the same limits as everyone, I think it is a good change. However, I have doubts about the changes in Type B because HUFS has a lot of majors with a small number of students. Lowering the percentage of ‘A’s to 40 percent can decrease students’ desire to study harder.

Kim Tae-yang, Dept. of Bioscience and Biotechnology ‘13

I am especially unsatisfied with the change in the Type B grading system. In my major, there are only about 10 students in each laboratory course. This course is valuable in a sense that the students can learn from their mistakes in the lab. Since the Type B evaluation system lowered the percentage of ‘A’s to 40 percent, I think this value will be diminished. I hope the Type B will be reverted back to an absolute evaluation.

Lee Han-gyeol, Dept. of Political Science and Diplomacy ‘16

I am positive about the changes made to retaking courses since it is fairer for everyone, but I wish the school would not set a limit on retaking courses. Grades before a course is retaken are still going to be recorded on the report card, so the school should at least not set up a limit. Since my major classes do not have many classes with an admission limit of 10 students or lower, I have not experienced the Type B system yet, so I am not sure how it affects the students.

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