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An introduction to the social structures, institutions, systems of thought and belief, and the arts and entertainments of China and Japan during the pre-modern period.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult Writing
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MAZANEC T J
Thomas Mazanec
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EACS 4A Fleming W Fall 2024 Total: 277
EACS 4A Mazanec T J Fall 2024 Total: 277
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EACS4A . Mazanec T J 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

The reading is a bit heavy but the content itself isn't the worst. I would say the worst part of EACS 4A is the participation requirements needed to earn points.

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EACS4A . Mazanec T J 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

A lot of reading, and lectures were very dense with information, but overall pretty good. Tests were reasonable in content and grading.

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EACS4A . Mazanec T J 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

There is way too much information crammed into each lecture. Readings are heavy, but tests are reasonable: you have to recall information about topics discussed in the course. This course is interesting though.

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EACS4A . Mazanec T J 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Professor Mazanec's dense lectures are essentially information dumps, and are sometimes hard to follow. Readings are lengthy and tedious, but there are very few assignments other than the readings. The midterm and final are easy, and grading is reasonable. I wish the lectures were a bit more engaging, but the class was fine overall.

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EACS4A . Mazanec T J 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

If you have classes before his, get ready to have a ton of information thrown at you. His lecture slides provide a ton of information and he can elaborate too much at some points.

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CHIN80 . Mazanec T J 4 Years Ago

For a summer class, it's pretty easy. Essays are short and the readings are honestly not super necessary, skimming should be fine.

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