Professor
Lothar von Falkenhausen
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Fall 2024 - Do not mistake this class as an easy GE. The lectures were disorganized and sometimes confusing to really take note. Sometimes I wasn't able to hear clearly of what the professor would say, so my notes would be incomplete, but it was still do-able. There is a lot of reading that you need to stay up-to-date simply to participate during discussions. I had a strict TA so I had to be very precise with dates and the dynasties talked about in class. The midterm was okay, but the final was brutal. You needed to memorize 11 terminologies, 30 images, and be prepared for any of the 5 essay questions that would be chosen (3 selected). I am glad to have passed the class but be prepared for the long readings and boring lectures.
Fall 2024 - Do not mistake this class as an easy GE. The lectures were disorganized and sometimes confusing to really take note. Sometimes I wasn't able to hear clearly of what the professor would say, so my notes would be incomplete, but it was still do-able. There is a lot of reading that you need to stay up-to-date simply to participate during discussions. I had a strict TA so I had to be very precise with dates and the dynasties talked about in class. The midterm was okay, but the final was brutal. You needed to memorize 11 terminologies, 30 images, and be prepared for any of the 5 essay questions that would be chosen (3 selected). I am glad to have passed the class but be prepared for the long readings and boring lectures.
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I took Chinese Art with him in the Fall. He's unfortunately boring and pauses a lot when he speaks. The readings for this class were a bit excessive, but it was overall doable for me. Technically, you COULD miss lecture, but just to secure the A, it's great to write down everything he says. I was able to get an A in this class (make sure to consult with the TAs about the essays, by the way), but I would not recommend it. I had to memorize 50+ paintings (including the artist name, time period, and title), which is just not worth all the time. Overall: interesting subject, boring professor, possible to get an A with standard effort.
I took Chinese Art with him in the Fall. He's unfortunately boring and pauses a lot when he speaks. The readings for this class were a bit excessive, but it was overall doable for me. Technically, you COULD miss lecture, but just to secure the A, it's great to write down everything he says. I was able to get an A in this class (make sure to consult with the TAs about the essays, by the way), but I would not recommend it. I had to memorize 50+ paintings (including the artist name, time period, and title), which is just not worth all the time. Overall: interesting subject, boring professor, possible to get an A with standard effort.
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I took this class fall quarter of my freshman year and I almost never went to lecture, just discussion. I got a B+ with minimal effort. Maybe it was because I took AP Art History in high school or that my TA was awesome (Julia). Anyway, when I did go to lecture I almost always fell asleep or didn't pay attention- soooo boring and I'm an Art History major. If you want this for an interesting GE or requirement for your major you have to bank on getting a good TA or else it will be a really boring class.
I took this class fall quarter of my freshman year and I almost never went to lecture, just discussion. I got a B+ with minimal effort. Maybe it was because I took AP Art History in high school or that my TA was awesome (Julia). Anyway, when I did go to lecture I almost always fell asleep or didn't pay attention- soooo boring and I'm an Art History major. If you want this for an interesting GE or requirement for your major you have to bank on getting a good TA or else it will be a really boring class.