Chen genuinely cares about his students learning and understanding the material, as long as you are actually reading and he sees you are trying. Don't let his ratings on Global 2 discourage you from taking his upper divs. 2 weekly discussion posts for the heavy readings and an essay and final project. Go to lecture. Read.

He is a caring professor who wants his students to do their best and is clearly an expert in his field of study. Highly recommend taking his class if you are interested in learning more about globalization in China. Keep in mind that there is a lot of reading but it is worth it as it provides a thorough view of China and its unique conditions.

His lectures were super dense and random. The homework consisted of super long readings that are super dense. The midterm is multiple choice, short answer, and long answer but the final was ONLY multiple choice. He was also literally editing the final while we were taking because he made so many mistakes when he was writing it.

This was one of the first classes I took at UCSB and I can say now in my spring quarter this was undoubtedly the worst experience I have had in my academic career. Jia-Ching Chen (JCC) is knowledgeable but one of the worst professors and even instructors I have ever had. The average on the final was 55%. Save yourself don't ever take him.

this brother is actually from hell. condescending. dropped the f word in the middle of the lecture to seem hip. the readings are long and dense ASF. JCC thinks he's like a prophet and just rambles about nothing for his lectures it's actually unbearable. my TA was chill tho, he didn't even like JCC

Content wise the material is interesting. As a professor, however, he sucks. He's condescending to people who ask questions and his TAs. The final and midterm appear purposely worded to trip you up. Also, he made the final essay due the day after Thanksgiving which was just plain rude. Midterm- 20%, Final essay-30%, Final-25%

Don't take this class with him. He is a terrible professor: lectures are boring, hard to hear, he goes off on tangents, there's an insane amount of reading, and he makes you feel bad for asking genuine questions. midterm and final were okay content-wise but there were typos throughout and he had to clarify/rewrite numerous problems as we took it.

DISORGANIZED. His lectures are non-linear and difficult to follow, often going off on pointless tangents. He doesn't communicate with his TAs, leaving them unable to clarify his confusing essay guidelines, lectures, or exam questions that aim to trip you up rather than test you on material. He seems constantly flustered and unprepared. Avoid.

Don't bother asking questions not only will he not anwser, but he will be mean and condesending. Also don't bother emailing him, he wont respond. Also don't bother studying the tests are litterlay just mind games.

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! This is by far the most horrible teacher I have ever had in my life. I promise that NO amount of studying can prepare you for his tests, knowing the material does not matter as the weird multiple choice is only trying to trick you. I hope he sees this review and does some self reflection!!!

Lectures are usually incoherent with some sort of tangent in mind, rarely explains concepts related to the material. Guidelines for some assignments like essays can be vague, even gave a final paper over thanksgiving break. I was lucky to already have History knowledge before taking this class. Please just find another professor/class.

If this class is not for your major, do NOT take it, especially not with Professor Chen. He is a horrible lecturer who is always mumbling and often doesn't even complete his sentences. He speaks condescendingly to students and outright shames them for certain questions. It is very difficult to follow in class, even when paying full attention. 0/10