This course is really reading intensive, but the reading material is really intereting and I really learned and enjoyed the class. Its like a fast paced crash course on Chiniese history. I did most of the reading an got an -A. My T.A. (Wu. H.) was also very helpful and insightful.

The professor makes the course really intrestig, epecially because she is really passionate about the subject. However, it is your T.A. that determines your grade. So read and participate and you will pass the class with stellar grades.

Also, if you are a Chiniese international student and think that taking this course will be a breeze because your already know Chinese history, be warned. Your version of history may be very diffrent from the one taught by this course.

Overall, I reccomend this course to student who enjoy history and excell in hummaninites, but not for math or science majors whose writing skills are lacking.

I liked the professor but AVOID the TA Roanna Cheung like the plague. You have been forewarned. If you end up in her section, may your GPA rest in peace.