Cathy Wei - Pasadena City College

Professor: Cathy Wei

Department: Languages

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wei is very caring and every time you meet there will be a test, mainly about characters, English meaning, and pinyin. In the test, she provides hints and they are free points. She is willing to reschedule tests if something else is required to do. She doesn't want to overwhelm the students. You do role plays, remembering Chinese dialogue

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHINE3
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is her first year teaching Chinese 3 and in my opinion, she's a great teacher, she has her own sense of humor and that's what I like about her. She's a little picky on attendance but just be on time. It's not that hard. Her class isn't too hard to get an A. Put in a little effort and you'll be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHIN5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Strict on attendance. Quizzes on vocabulary almost every class, so be on time. Tests are basically straight from the vocabulary and sentence structures discussed during lecture. You need to follow her instructions since she was strict on this. One field trip to the Huntington Garden. Not super easy, but A is guaranteed if you put a little effort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's okay. For the most part, she's nice, but there were times when she contradicted herself and then blamed the class. I found that to be annoying. She makes everyone talk and participate in her class, but that's pretty essential when it comes to learning a new language. She likes to share food very often.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wei is someone who encourages you to participate and enthusiastic in teaching students Chinese. I learned a lot from her. She is hilarious and gives extra credit, so take advantage of it! I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Participate in class and do your homework because the points really add up. Stay off your phone, she will call you out. She really tries to help her students, and provided EC upon request. Her lectures are very useful, but this class is definitely difficult. She is the best mandarin teacher that I've taken and one of my favorite PCC teachers.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is the best mandarin teacher that I've taken. I felt that her lectures and explanations of the texts and grammar structures were easier to understand than in other classes. She really tries to help non native speakers. Be sure to participate in class and do your homework because the points really add up. She is very friendly and funny.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can definitely take her class and pass. Just do the HOMEWORK!! the tests are based off the homework. Do the homework and you'll be fine. She's pretty funny and she brings FOOD!!! idk if thats just because she taught a night class but OMG FOOD. PARTICIPATION hella bumps up your grade too!! Good luck!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher!! I learned so much in the class!!! My chinese improved so much in 6 weeks!! Highly recommended

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is such a sweet heart. It is very obvious that wants the best for your future and, although she nags, it is in a motherly way. She made me want to continue learning Chinese. We need more passionate and loving professors like her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hated her style of teaching. The lecture was ok but the quizzes were useless. Everyone just tried to memorize the vocab on the day of and tried to pass the quiz. She does these Sentences, everyone waits in line to say their sentence when class ends and it takes forever! Like there's a long line and I need to go to my next class! Zoe Wu is better!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super easy and very helpful. must study for quizzes and memorize the characters but of course that is a given. her tests are very simple and she is a generous grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is energetic and tries to make class fun (though she doesn't always succeed). There is lots of food involved! The class is pretty easy overall, but she is not the best at explaining grammatical concepts. You don't have many choices for Chin 2 professors, so you can't go wrong with her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Laoshi is extremely nice, helpful, and a lenient grader. There is a lot to memorize in characters and pinyin so it's not an easy course, however you will learn quite a bit. It's important to spend time practicing outside the classroom if you want to do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she is really nice and helpful, but if you are taking more than three classes i wont recommend you to take her class because her class takes a lot of time to practice and to learn the vocab words. almost every other day you will have a quiz with 10 words and it can be really overwhelming, so be ready!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE1
• 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:

She challenges you to learn chinese. For sure, you definitely learn a lot. very outgoing, very helpful. 10-item vocab quizzes every chapter. do your homework. it's very helpful, does not take a lot of time and not hard anyway. practicing & remembering all the vocabulary words are time-consuming but are very important for you to pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE1
• 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:

Challenging professor but worth taking! teaches well and pushes you to learn. 10-item vocab quizzes every chapter. she reviews before tests and gives hints. do your homework. it's very helpful and not hard anyway. practice & remember vocabulary words. buy workbook and textbook. you'll definitely learn how to speak and read chinese after the course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHNS24397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

PCC has great language teachers, Cathy Wei is not one of these. Her spoken English grammar & syntax are poor, making her explanations difficult to understand. She is frequently disorganized, does not encourage students to do more than what is required, & she belittles what students do know. One of the poorest teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHINE1
• 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:

She is very easy if you pay attention and dedicate time to study. She is not always clear but this was one of my fav. Class.. I payed attentio and studied at home. This class would of been easier if i didnt have a daughter or a job..so if you dnt have any resposibilities this class will be a piece of cake:)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHNSE1
• 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:

She is a fun teacher but I think she is the hardest one compared to the other chinese teachers. Also, she does not give any extra credits.