Professor: Zhiwei Xiao
Department: History
College: California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HIST363365
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor! Very knowledgeable in History of China and Asia. I highly recommend Professor Xiao. Super helpful, quizzes are each week and they consist of 2 questions.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIST364
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Xiao is a great professor, but be warned abouta few things: Each week is a quiz on the (average) 100+ pages of reading he assigns. You will be assigned to teach the reading one week with a class. Accent isn't too thick, but can cause issues. Tests and quizes are easy as pie if you do the reading. Participating is manditory in class an on forums.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIST361
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Xiao is a great professor and historian. He was very passionate about the subject of Modern East Asian History & went into great depth in each of his lectures. The reading load is heavy, and if you miss a lecture, you miss a LOT of information. He really wants to make sure you understand the material & is always happy to help you.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HIST367
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
In class presentation which isn't too bad, and small quizzes every lecture as well. He takes feedback very well and tries to accommodate students as much as possible. Tests consist of multiple-choice which is a godsend on a college campus, and he brings a lot of outside material to help relate to lectures. Overall a very good professor.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HIST102
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Xiao is interesting. He is nice, but strict; helpful, but confusing. Basically if you read the news and the book you'll be absolutely fine for the weekly quizzes and papers. The group debate wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad. Heads up though, he has a very strong Chinese accent - so if that affects your learning then avoid taking him.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HIST367
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took this class first semester, turns out I didn't need it. Anyways his class is alright. He is fairly strict person, but the subject itself is not too hard. He gives regular quizzes on readings, you get assign few paper essays, and there is an online forum. The class btw was women in china. Half of about history and other was movies.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST102
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took world civilizations 1500's-present, he goes on and on for 34 of the class about current events. I did not sign up for a current events class. He is very knowledgeable but is teaching the wrong class, his speciality is about Chinese history. The class average on the midterm was a D... Attendance is mandatory
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: 50060
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Xiao is a genius. He seems to know everything about Chinese history. He is also a great professor. He gives out a quiz every wee, and as long as you do the reading (there is a ton of reading) and watch the film scheduled for the week, you will be okay. He gives out 2 tests and 2 papers, which isn't bad. I highly recommend this professor.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HIST102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Xiao seems like he is really strict, but in the end he really rewards those students who participated and had great attendance. He is extremely passionate about history. The work is not hard, there is just a lot of it. If you are willing to do it, you'll get a good grade! I would recommend him!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIST267
- 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:
He really wants everyone to pass. This is a easy class if you do the readings. There is a quiz once a week on the readings. He will do everything he can to help you understand what is going on and really knows his information.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: 362
- 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: Mandatory
Comment:
show up, read, and start writing as soon as essay prompts [2] are assigned and you'll be great. the material itself was interesting and fun to imagine. you learn about historical perspectives in this class while focusing on the topic of women in china. tardiness will eff you over, so just show up on-time. overall breezy class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HIST301
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overwhelmingly challenging when it came to the standards on how much work to get done. Easy concepts. I would have developed more as a student if the class were not too rigorous to allow me to focus more on writing component. It was still an honor to learn from someone so accomplished in teaching and research.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIST102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
World History 1500-Present: extremely easy quizzes and exams, however he assigns two brutal essays that take a couple days of research. Sometimes the lectures would get dull but overall the class was interesting and pretty laid back. He has an accent but his vocabulary is great and he's understandable
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HIST130
- 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:
EASY teacher! 2 essays throughout the semester if you do well you will get a lot of extra credit. Weekly "surprise" quizzesSUPER EASY)just read the syllabus and u got the A. Just attend class(its mandatory)but as long as you read what you need to or you know what its about you can just go to class and go on facebook or sumthing.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HIST202
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not the easiest to understand, but he is very easy going and the assignments aren't hard. The tests are pretty easy if you read. The midterms and final was only 20 questions. He uses cougar courses a lot. You write 3 papers with a group and have a debate. Every paper you only have to write 1-2 pages and the debate is really easy. Take him!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HIST362
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Prof Xiao's China And The West class. We met once a week and watched a movie once a week on our own. There were quizzes at EVER meet (so watch the movies BEFORE the meet day). I did well but there was a LOT of reading material. Take good notes and you'll do OK and learn a lot! His tests are easier than expected.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HIST362
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Read his course description; If you want to learn about China, this is your guy.He is from Manchuria, and therefore is an authentic source who is very knowledgeable in his chosen subjects. You must read the material, and there is a LOT, + know the syllabus. One of the most interesting classes I have taken; I would study again w/him, no hesitation
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST202
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Majored in Asian film so expect a lot of emphasis on Asian culture. Lecture could be dry at times. During finals, he took out a lot of time to answer questions and review.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: HIST203
- 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:
This teacher is amazing. He is a great guy and very smart. His vocabulary is a little intimidating at times though. I really loved this class and the way he ran it was superb. He is an awesome prof. His test can be a little tricky if you dont read, and his essays are hard but his class is awesome.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HIST202
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
avoid class if possible
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