Student Feedback:
“This class is highly enjoyable and provides a rich and far more nuanced view of the study of Chinese. Especially in a world when the rise of China into a world superpower seems very likely, it becomes critical for students to not only learn the language, but also the cultural background surrounding the language.”
“It was an enjoyable course that gave a great introduction to the history and cultural aspects of the Chinese language and also showing the evolution of the language in recent years. I found the readings to be engaging.”
“The professor was very enthusiastic and really made me excited to learn the course material. She made us think and analyze the material we read so we could not only understand the content but also gave us the chance to develop our own opinions about it. Her approach to the class really made me interested in the concepts covered and made me appreciate the class so much more! Highly recommend!”
“I thought our class discussions were very productive, and they helped me gain a better understanding of the readings. I also really enjoyed the language and music project, as well as the calligraphy class period.”
“Reading homework to ensure students understood the reading. Discussion as a class after each reading was great. Got to know the students, other peoples opinions, and clarify concepts/ideas.”
“I think the lectures were extremely informational, also the hw readings were very informative as well. I found the topics extremely interesting.”
“I did not expect to learn so much in a single course. It seemed like there was so much covered in a short span of time, and none of it seemed irrelevance or boring to learn.”
“I learned a lot of context for the language I was learning, as well as a good deal of the culture I had never known before.”
“Dr. Liu’s greatest strengths are her high level of knowledge in the subject matter and her enthusiasm. She taught the material of this course very effectively, and she motivated me to do my best work in this class. She does not fear to challenge you a bit during discussion which always adds more flavor to this course.”