CHINA 2270
Chinese Civilization
This course is an introduction to Chinese culture through selected topics that link various periods in China's past with the present. Ongoing concerns are social stratification, political organization, and the arts, gender relationships and the rationales for individual behavior, and the conceptions through which Chinese have identified their cultural heritage. Readings include literary, philosophical, and historical documents as well as cultural histories. There will be regular short writing assignments. No prerequisites.
Reviews
2 or less hrs/week
The class being at 9 am is the hardest part. Otherwise pretty easy class and Zhao Ma is super cool. Very memorable guy.
5/30/2024
Professor Ma is amazing. There are so many extra credit opportunities and he responds to emails super fast. Pay attention to class and do well on quizzes and attend the subsection to ensure good grades.
1/18/2023
Amazing lecturer, I'm so happy I took him for Chinese Civilization. This class goes through a deep history from ancient civilization all the way up to today. Interesting discussion sections once a week. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Keep up with the material (don't procrastinate) and you'll do good on the quizzes. I hope to take Prof Ma again
1/2/2023
Professor Ma is one of the nicest people I have met at WashU. Try to get as many extra credits as you can. The lecture is enjoyable to listen to and the material is easy to learn.
12/27/2022
Professor Ma is such a kind man! Expert on US-China relations and Chinese history in general. He also oversees the undergraduate Chinese major. Super nice guy. Chinese Civ class had a lot of readings, but the grading was easy (drop 3 lowest weekly quizzes, participation, and attend 3 outside events). No final. Lots of extra credit opportunities too
4/21/2021