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Formal, historical, and cultural issues in the study of Asian American film, television, and digital media practices in independent, Hollywood, and transnational contexts. The role of cinema and visual technology in the understanding of Asian Americans in modern and contemporary culture.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area F Ethnicity
Alexander Cho
4.7
15 reviews
Fall 2024 . Cho A
GIRV 1115
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
Fall 2025 . Cho A
NH 1109
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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AS AM 127 Cho A Fall 2024 Total: 45
AS AM 127 Cho A Spring 2024 Total: 47
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4.7
ASAM127 . 2 Years Ago

Cho is an awesome person and really cares about his students. The small class size meant that students often had the space and time to discuss and debate. The assignments consist of weekly discussion board posts and readings, as well as two essays and participation. The workload and assignments were very easy and the class was a breath of fresh air

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ASAM127 . 3 Years Ago

Very nice and understanding. I would recommend him, his lectures are intriguing and the way he structures class makes it so your grade isn't depended on one of two things. I've taken two of his classes, definitely have to read, but cna get away with skimming. It all comes down to a group project, weekly quizzes and a final paper.

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ASAM127 . 4 Years Ago

This is Cho's first year teaching at UCSB and he's pretty great! Class was super interesting and great discussions in lecture. Readings can be long sometimes, but they're not horrible and aren't hard. Responds to emails fast. 40% participation (attendance and discussion boards), 20% quizzes based on lectures/readings, 15% midterm and 25% final.

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ASAM8 . 5 Months Ago

The class was actually really interesting and helped me learn a lot! While lectures weren't mandatory I highly suggest going to them since they helped me prep really well for the midterm and final. He began posting the slides online too. Graded on final + midterm + weekly quizzes + four mini reflection papers.

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ASAM8 . 6 Months Ago

Professor Cho always made lecture engaging and it was a GE that felt very applicable to lots of modern day challenges and issues. Probably one of my favorite courses I've taken at this school. I learned things I didn't know I would and came away with a much deeper understanding of the subject. He also treats his students with respect and is FUNNY!

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ASAM8 . 7 Months Ago

Prof Cho is very intelligent and being in his presence made me feel inspired to be smarter. He really values his students opinions, time, and hard work. The class itself is not very hard: 4 weekly assignments and you can to pick what weeks to do them, drops your two lowest quizzes, get cheat sheets for midterm/final

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