An introduction to the study of China, Japan, Korea, and their neighbors in modern times, including the process of modernization, intellectual and political movements, national identity, literature and the arts, and popular culture.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult Writing
Unlocks CHIN 185T HIST 185T
YANG M
Mayfair Yang
3.0
30 reviews
HWANG S
Susan Hwang
4.8
9 reviews
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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 . Hwang S 7 Days Ago

Kind professor, very knowledgeable about the subject. She reminds me of my mom. She includes lots of info on their slides that cover the info in the readings. A lot of material that has to be covered, but it is manageable and she does a good job being thorough. Overall good prof., not a difficult class, and grade is more dependent on your TA.

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EACS4B . Yang M 19 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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EACS4B . Yang M 20 Days Ago

Prof. Mayfair is really kind, passionate, and knowledgeable about her subject. (You can get away with not doing the readings since the PPs are very text-heavy.) She offers a lot of anecdotes from her field work in the 90's which I appreciate. She felt like my cool Asian grandma.

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EACS4B . Hwang S 20 Days Ago

Really kind and clearly passionate about her subject. Lectures could be a bit long and dry at times but I enjoyed myself overall. Lots of extra credit opportunities too. Lecture attendance was required and there were a lot of assigned readings (but I didn't do the latter and did fine in the class).

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EACS4B . Yang M 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

Tests were part online, part IDs on terms from the lectures and readings. Would take another class with Dr. Yang

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