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Examines Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities in the Middle Kingdom from 500 to the present day, debunking the myth of a closed and insular China.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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STEAVU-BALINT
Dominic Steavu-Balint
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RGST109B . Steavu-Balint 6 Years Ago

Definitely the best! Very clear lectures. He knows how to explain concepts and makes historical facts interesting. Simple tasks: 1/3 final grade for attendance, group presentation, and final paper each. Very approachable and gives good academic and life advice. I've taken almost all of his classes and he's basically the reason why I major in RG ST.

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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 4 Months Ago

Attendance was mandatory; it counted for your grade. HW was fairly simple. Class sometimes got boring because you're mostly copying the slides (by hand btw). BUT he's also funny and if you copy what's on his slides, you'll be more than fine.

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RGST48 . Steavu-Balint 5 Months Ago

Lectures are very well formatted and his course has a very thought out structure. Must go to lecture since all of the material is only shown in lecture, and he will take attendance in lecture. Homework was one reading analysis every 2 weeks, no final, but midterms sucked with 3 essays and 4 SAQ's in only an hour and 15. Amazing class though.

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INT-37VR . Steavu-Balint 8 Months Ago

He has very interesting lectures and he knows a ton about his fields of expertise. He's a very interesting guy himself as well and has interesting perspectives. This class was super interesting and unique as well and if they do it again, I would highly recommend it.

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EASC147T . Steavu-Balint 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Very lecture heavy, be sure to go to them and take notes since he doesn't post his slides online. Overall though he's a pretty nice guy and is very chill (strict no phones and technology policy in class and he will *jokingly* call you out if you're late to class). Nice eye candy too lol. We had a short midterm essay and an in-class final.

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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 2 Years Ago

Steavu is an interesting guy, you'll either love him or tolerate him. He rambles at times, but the important stuff is on the slides. He does not allow any kind of electronics in class, no phones/laptops/tablets, you have to take handwritten notes. I really enjoyed the class, it was a nice easy break from my major courses on a topic I love.

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