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A study of the classical sources of Daoism, followed by a consideration of the varieties of religious practice which developed from those sources.

Prerequisites: Upper Division Only

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
STEAVU-BALINT
Dominic Steavu-Balint
4.7
19 reviews
EACS 147T Steavu-Balint Winter 2024 Total: 16
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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 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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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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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 3 Years Ago

Super chill and cool guy. You can tell he is really interested in the things he teaches and the things he teaches are really interesting! This was the first time this course was ever offered and Dominic was really chill and relaxed with it. Definitely recommend this professor.

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