Chialan Sharon Wang

There is one movie to watch every week, some weeks there are two movies, and usually a reading that accompanies the film. Weekly discussion posts for the first half of the course and the last two weeks. The class usually begins with some context for the film such as background on the directory, style and artistic motivations for the film, as well as the history taking place in the background in China and Chinese speaking areas. Professor Wang is super kind and knowledgable but the hard part about the writing. There are two papers: a film review and an analytical film essay as the final (you can also do a video essay). The kind of writing she is looking for is completely different than any other kind of writing that I had to and that was difficult.

There is one movie to watch every week, some weeks there are two movies, and usually a reading that accompanies the film. Weekly discussion posts for the first half of the course and the last two weeks. The class usually begins with some context for the film such as background on the directory, style and artistic motivations for the …Read more

this is a very difficult course - but it is so valuable: professor wang is such a nice lecturer and is very accomodating. if you follow the syllabus closely, you can score an A- with some studying! its a good course

My experience in this Chinese course has been very positive. I really like the course because it’s highly interactive, giving us plenty of chances to practice both speaking and reading. The curriculum is well-rounded, highlighting both everyday and formal usage of Chinese, which makes it practical and useful for various situations. For prospective students, I'd recommend staying on top of the vocabulary and trying to stay a bit ahead of the pace, as it can help reinforce learning and make participation in class even more enjoyable.

My experience in this Chinese course has been very positive. I really like the course because it’s highly interactive, giving us plenty of chances to practice both speaking and reading. The curriculum is well-rounded, highlighting both everyday and formal usage of Chinese, which makes it practical and useful for various situations. F …Read more