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Modern Languages

Xiaozhou Wu

CHNESE1 · CHNESE2 · CHN3 · CHIN1 · CHIN03 · CHINESEI · CH3 · C1 · CHINE1 · CHNES1 · CHINESE1 · CHIN2 · CHINESE · CHINESE3 · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating
63/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you truly want to learn Chinese and will put in steady daily work; skip if you want an easy language elective.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPassionate language teacherLots of homeworkTest heavyWrote the textbookAttendance matters
  • Strong language teacher for students who study daily, memorize characters, and do the workbook and lab hours.
  • Chinese is inherently hard; native speakers in intro sections can make non-native students feel behind.
  • Personality reviews split between funny and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

As are common for diligent students with and full homework, but the class is not an easy A and .

; online sample is too small to change the picture.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Character memorization, tones, and daily drills make Chinese content hard even with .

; both formats still describe a .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Tags and comments repeatedly say participation matters and skipping means you will not pass.

; online also marks attendance mandatory in the sample.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Many students call him the a vocal minority who found him too harsh.

; the two online reviews split extreme positive and critical.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Grades track homework, labs, and a few big tests; some flexibility for effort and , not .

Format shift

and ; online grading detail is sparse.

Workload

Heavy

27/100

Workbook, daily study, lab hours, and memorization create a heavy ongoing load.

Format shift

Heavy-load comments are mostly in-person; online also tags lots of homework.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

, and humor help, though impatience and unequal peer levels frustrate some.

Format shift

; online evidence is thin and mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Several students say a and labs.

Format shift

; online reviews do not contradict it.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person Chinese courses are structured , and major tests; dedicated students learn a lot while casual students often struggle.

Main concern

Pace and workload feel too steep for true beginners, especially when native speakers dominate.

What students said

“Prof. Wu is THE imagine. Not easy, but he cares and is a great lecturer.”
CHINESE1
“this professor is too demanding. For those of us who do not come from Asian backgrounds we need more practice.”
CHIN1
“If you want an A, you have to work for it. 15 hours of ”
CHNESE1

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

one rave for Chinese 1 and one complaint that non-fluent students get little support among fluent peers.

Main concern

Fluent classmates and high expectations can leave beginners unsupported online.

What students said

“OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR!!!!!!!”
CHINESE1
“The vast majority of the class were fluent speakers so if you aren't fluent, get ready to work three times as hard with very little support.”
CHIN2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are central and can be hard for non-speakers, though and reward preparation.

Few major testsPredictable examsCharacter memorizationHomework and lab support

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

major tests plus workbook and lab work; difficulty rises for non-native speakers.

Four major testsPredictable but hard testsNo character writing on some tests
“The majority of grades come from 4 tests, that never ask you to write characters, and aren't too hard.”
CHNESE1
“beware if you're not already proficient with the language because the .”
CHIN2

Online

Online reviews .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Prof. Wu is THE imagine. Not easy, but he cares and is a great lecturer.”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews, mostly in-person Chinese courses, highlighting passion, workload, and fairness themes. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Chinese is not an easy language to begin with but he is thorough and patient.”

📚 Workload Intensity

27/100

“15 hours of online language lab work necessary during the semester in .”

👍 Recommendation

74/100

“ the basics of Chinese.”

⚖️ Effort for an A

42/100

“If you diligently do ALL the work seriously (don't procrastinate), you'll do fine.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Wrote the textbook himself
  • Very sweet and funny
  • Patient and
  • Can be snappy or irritable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Not really an easy A but an easy B if you work
  • Do the
  • Memory intensive class

Theme 3

🗣️ About Class Composition

  • Many fluent speakers in intro sections
  • Harder for non-Asian background students
  • Native speakers can make beginners self-conscious

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

38

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-eight reviews over many years with , and teaching style yield solid confidence despite only two online reviews.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 54
1 out of 56

Course coverage

CHINESE114 reviews
CHIN16 reviews
CHINE14 reviews
CHIN23 reviews
CHNESE12 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 4

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1