Depending on which TA you get, grading of exams could be highly subjective. To get an A you also have to dedicate a lot of time to the readings assigned weekly, which makes the class not as an easy GE as most people said online.

While Chinese 50 is one of the easy GEs, Duthie made it relatively difficult compared to other professors for this class. There were no multiple choices (which all other professor has!) and instead she had tons of questions for definitions and free responses. Grading was highly subjective so you better hope you get an easy TA. If you are taking this class to satisfy GE requirements, just wait for other professors.

Nina Duthie is a good professor in terms of explaining the course materials. However, there are too many assigned readings every week that it makes it really difficult to keep track of all of them. You will be reading primary sources, textbooks, and pdf stories. This is the worst part. There are also discussion posts every week in regards to the readings that can be a real pain depending on what TA you get. TAs are not helpful, and attendance is mandatory. Now, the midterm/final is really tough because they are all fill-in responses, no multiple-choice (unlike the other Chinese 50 classes). You are required to write 4 short paragraphs, respond to 10 topics/ideas, and analyze 4 pictures and texts, all in 75 minutes. There is also no curve in the class, so what you get is what you get. I highly suggest no taking it with her, it's not an easy GE. It's not her, it's the format of the class that makes it tough.

LMFAO I can't believe I got a C for a GE class! I personally liked the professor but the amount of effort required for this class is kinda ridiculous.

Prof. Duthie is a very patient and kind teacher. This class is not difficult, but you need to carefully preview and review the things taught in each class. There is also discussion every week.

Professor Duthie was great. She seemed really nice and passionate about the subject. Her class was relatively easy although we did cover a lot of material. There's no essays, and the tests were straightforward. She even offered extra credit on the final. We also typically finished early most lectures. Overall, this was a solid GE.

Professor Duthie is a very well prepared, well research professor and make this class a pleasure to take. The class itself is not hard. The class surrounds around the translations that are done for every class. Participation does matter but as long as you prepare the translations for the class you will be fine. There are three exams throughout the class and all of them are based on the information covered in the chapters preceding the exam.

Overall, this class is easy and interesting to take. Professor Duthie is a pleasure to learn from.