David X. Shan - El Camino College

Professor: David X. Shan

Department: TBD

College: El Camino College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Every meeting we use the textbook, and he pushes for students to engage both with him and other students in Chinese. He assigns a lot of homework, but it's all really helpful for really learning and understanding the language. He gives great feedback and is more than happy to go over grammar points again if asked to. I absolutely recommend him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JANPANESE1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Okay, if you are taking Japanese, it will not be easy. If you are willing to TRY and PARTICIPATE, he will help you as much as an instructor is allowed. Just show up ready to achieve and he WILL teach you so that you are prepared and knowledgeable enough for Japanese 2. Ganbatte kudasai! Do the homework and you will be prepared for his quizzes. 39!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Japanese teacher! He teaches beyond what's in the book which is harder at first, but makes the assigned book work very easy! His method of learning a foreign is very good! My only warning is his dry humor, and heavy accent. Other than that, great teacher! Will take his Japanese 2 class next semester :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHIN6000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shan Laoshi is such a great professor. If you study and read the dialogues daily, you will do well in his class. Everyday come into class ready to participate because he loves class participation! The class in the beginning was difficult but it got easier as time went by. He is incredibly kind, funny, and educated. I loved him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love him! best chinese teacher ever! he's laid back, considerate, and cares about his students and he always finds ways to make class enjoyable. If youre not too good with learning a language you will have to read some but it makes the tests that much easier! definitely recommend him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHIN3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This man is that one shining diamond that unfortunately resides in the prison like walls of El Camino's humanities building. Prolific professor, passionate, intelligent, charismatic. Cares about all his students and is great at breaking down the components of Asian languages for newcomers to understand. I will miss him dearly and his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JAPANSES2
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Since I tooke his Japanses 1 and 2, I can tell him exactly and correctly. 1. He is a super Chinese letters expert. 2. Tests are not esay but not hard too. 3. He does not decut your score. Slightly give u extra credit. 4. His class has speaking class which really helps u.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JANPANESE1
• 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:

Overally, he is a good Japanses teacher. As I am East Asian, his class was really interesting. He is really expert about Chinese Charaters because he is a Chinese and studied about several languages . He will offer u the best understanding about not only Japanses but also Chinese Charaters.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHINESE2
• 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:

Took him 2014 Spring. He tells you what will be on the test, which is always from the homework and notes! Just do the homework to memorize characters and understand grammars. Attendance is mandatory! He's willing to help and makes everything clear! I recommend him. I actually improved a lot on my Chinese skills and now I can make my own sentences.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JAPA26796
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Shan sensei is the best Japanese professor you can get. Take him if you need this course. His teaching style is unique and makes the language enjoyable to learn. He is very laid-back and loves students who actively participate in class. Put effort into the hw and your speech then you'll be sure to do well in the tests. Ganbatte(good luck)! -Rekku

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JPN2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a VERY difficult teacher if you do not have any prior knowledge of the language. Expect to do a LOT of reading and work at home - he expects you to read the txtbook chapter at home and study it, and come in knowing it for class, where he will make sure you know it. Ignores students who know the answer-likes putting students who DONT on the spot!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• 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:

Before I took his class, I looked onto here to see which professor I should take. Definitely made the right choice. His class is fun and memorable. Very helpful with hw or any questions. Drills you until you get things down right and the correct way. I'm taking J2 right now and its wayy harder! But still, great teach. "Show me you can play tennis"

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHINE1
• 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:

the best teacher ever!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHIN1
• 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:

Sublime. He's fierce and dedicated and knows what he's talking about. He'll drill you until you've got it down pat without making you feel stupid. He's incredibly passionate, and definitely, definitely a demigod. Play your tennis!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JAPA6787
• 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:

Mr. Shan is a great teacher. You could easily understand what he's saying and he's very helpful. This class takes a lot of memorizing and the tests take a lot of studying. However, he does not come down hard if he sees you're struggling. You will definitely need the book and a lot of flash cards. Good Luck!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JAP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't expect this to be a free GPA raiser. Actually takes some effort and practice. 5 tests, last counts for x2. Thats it. Should revise his teaching plan, HW mandatory. He deducts the pts from your test if you don't do it. No quizzes, should be more to your grade than just test scores. Class is interesting however, just takes practice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JAPAN6787
• 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:

very helpful and friendlt. teacher. His class does seem to short. it was so much fun learning and if you had an trouble he would help you. he even got some of his native Japanese students to help out when the tutor was away. he is very nice, you have to be committed to really get a good grade. i loved this class i wished he would teach Japanese 2.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHIN6000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His teachings are excellent. Pay attention to details in his class and you will pass the class with a C or even above. Many people in my class got A's because they are interested to know more about language from him. You must appear on quiz days to get points. There are 4 quiz and 1 oral presentation. You must commit yourself to learn the language.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHIN2
• 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:

This man is a gentleman and a scholar, and most likely a demigod. He is quite possibly the greatest teacher in existence, certainly the best at El Camino. I have no idea why he deigns to teach at this gritty school instead of a proper university. My only complaint is that his classes are too short. I've taken all of his language classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JAPA6787
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very energetic and passionate about Japanese. He also speaks Chinese and (of course) English, making the learning experience much easier with his humorous metaphors. Definitely a great professor.