Zhining Zheng - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Zhining Zheng

Department: Languages

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHIN481
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His grading is so subjective. If you have a different opinion, your mark will be extremely low. He doesn't accept different perspectives though he said he would. Besides, he always talks about politics in class and criticizes Chinese government. In the final quiz, the questions are all about Chinese history, but not "literature"!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHN483
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is a knowledgeable and fair instructor. You will receive a decent grade if you put in a genuine effort to attend all lectures, take notes, and do the required reading. Just reading the comments made by the people who complain makes you wonder how they even passed grade school given the pathetic spelling and grammar.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHIN483
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Basically this course is about a hilarious old men sharing his experiences with the students. Comparing to my other hardcore classes this course is like an escape from hell.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHIN481
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

apparently, this is a course only for Chinese student.otherwise, ur chinese foundation must be strong. Nice and patient pro and easy to get 80% if u go to the lecture every time and take notes in class. i would take his CHIN 483 if possible

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHCHIN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very kind prof! Flexible and considerate! Go to his lectures, listen attentively and take notes! He gives interesting background info about authors and their works. Exam essay questions are those covered in class, so there shouldn't be anything surprising.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHIN314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lots to study for a chinse course. however, its not hard to get a good mark if u study all his notes and questions... he will emphasize in class so paying attention is important... strict marker though..

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHIN381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is not a easy marker, but justified. He not only teaches you the knowledge in the textbook, he also teaches you many things that u just can't learn from the textbook. Get him and prepare for the exams, then you will be fine

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHIN381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

great professor!very patient when you ask questions, he will explain again and again until make sure you really understand.but the course was one of the hardest econ class, textbook is useless, but you need to be a great note taker since everything he is gonna put in the exam is everything he said in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHIN381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

one of the best professors in ubc!!very patient and has a sense of humor,easy marker,too.all of my friends got 80+ in the midterm~!knows his stuffs and teaches in a very effective and interesting way!if you show interest and effort in literature to him, you will get an A!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

THIS MAN IS NON-SENSE!!!!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is ridiculous!! he just handed the first marking assignment back,and everyone were basically shocked by his high standards!!i disagree w. the person below abt we r in university now,cuz other chinese prof. dont mark as hard as him~and the comments he gives r realli nonsense!i showed to my dad, n my dad got so mad and agreed that he is a bad prof

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHIN314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

one word: hard. but atleast he tells you what will be on the exam, and you will always pass the exam if you actually do it...he calls it "insured." but overall, not a bad prof., he marks hard but i think thats because we are in university now and should be realistic in marking, can't really blame him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class wasnt as easy as i expected. attendence not mandatory but DO attend lectures since he cues which ones would be tested on exams. assignments were easy but i found his exams quite chanllenging. overall, not a bad prof, loved his laid-back style =)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

good

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHIN300301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the greatest prof at UBC. He is easy-going amd funny. He always tells you clearly what is going to be on the exam. I told him I got something important to do on the day of the midterm, and he was willing to reschedule the midterm for me. Yes, a really caring prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

helpful? maybe. easy? if ur chinese writing skill is very good, then yes. But his point of view , sometimes, doesnt make any sense. If u really want to learn modern chinese litt, he is not the best choice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

3rd courses with him. His teaches not bad. Explnations r getting better. But marking is not very high as alwasy. class avg 76 this term.~

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHIN112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor, he was very helpful, and although he grills you pretty hard during drills, it only forces you to learn. Has some awesome hand gestures that are good laughs, da ge da is the best. XP

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great prof overall, very easy-going and lenient. If you're an average or below average looking male but you are very funny and likes to lie, you will do well in class. The prof enjoys chatting to students afterclass and is always available in his office. You can ask to see a map of China anytime and he will always have one to show you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHIN102112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Loved his rants about "disqualified" Cantonese teachers. His grading is a bit on the harsh side but gives "insurance" guaranteeing you to pass the course if you work hard. Aim for a B or B+ but nothing higher. He's a serious old Chinese man but funny as hell and knows how to take a joke or two, unlike other weirdos teaching Chinese at UBC.