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Historical and anthropological approaches to the interaction between religious practice and state forces, with emphasis on popular religion and the decline and revival of religion in Chinese modernity.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or instructor approval

4

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult
YANG M
Mayfair Yang
3.0
30 reviews
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RG ST 183B Yang M Winter 2024 Total: 29
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RGST183B . Yang M 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

As a RG ST major this was the worst professor I've had. Her lectures were packed full of random information and there was no clear layout to the course. As a side note the neon colors she's used on her slides gave me a headache every class. Tests were hard but at least the final was online. Would recommend avoiding this teacher.

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CHIN183B . Yang M 9 Years Ago

People can have different opinions, and she listens very carefully about our questions and opinions. She has really been helpful and was in her office hour every time.

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RGST183B . Yang M 13 Years Ago

She's a cute little lady willing to help if you ask. The lectures are boring and a bit unclear but read her lecture notes and you'll be fine and be sure to at least skim through the readings. Expect a history class not an anthropology class. She offers extra credit opportunities and a very generous curve. Try and you will pass with flying colours.

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CHIN183B . Yang M 16 Years Ago

SHE WAS AWFUL!!! never take this professor unless you absolutely have to-even then I would say DON'T. She drones on and on about what she wants- she is useless in office hours and only wants to hear what she WANTS to hear which is super hard to understand from lectures and readings anyways. I literally have never been so bored and frusterated.

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EACS4B . Yang M 7 Days Ago

Very knowledgeable professor who is passionate about what she teaches, she often brings up examples from firsthand experiences. Lectures have a lot of information. Reading and films required, but the info from the readings are often covered by the lecture material. Pretty easy GE class, grade is more dependent on your TA.

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EACS4B . Yang M 20 Days Ago

she reminds me of my auntie, a very kind and passionate professor. lots of reading on syllabus but you can get away with doing almost none of it, but i suggest going through some of the films. midterm is bluebook with ID questions/short essay (2-3 paragraphs) + multiple choice, final is same + one full essay. 1 film essay, be prepared to write!!

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