[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDIyMDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2025-12-31 19:15:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very sweet :) Her lectures were very fascinating and I learned A LOT. This class went so well I decided to minor in Asian American Studies. Her no-tech policy can make some people groan, but it's there for a reason + to help you pay attention and succeed. Readings are dense, but skimming will be okay since most of it's covered in lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDAyNzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2025-12-02 23:39:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cheng is super awesome! Her lectures are super helpful and as long as you take notes and understand, you'll do well. Readings can be heavy, but most of it is unpacked during lecture or discussion. Overall a super good class and I would def recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTYxNDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2025-08-09 21:11:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I enjoyed listening to her lectures, she made them very interesting! The class was overall pretty easy as long as you do the homework readings. Extra credit opportunities were provided, and attendance was randomly taken in certain lectures as a part of your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjUwMjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2021-01-07 21:43:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cheng was always so nice during lectures. She adapted well to the online format and truly wanted everyone in the class to get a good grade. If you put in the time and do the work, the class is easy. She even gives extra credit opportunities for you to earn points you missed. Really nice and easy to be in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA5MzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2020-12-28 21:56:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cheng is a gem who really cares about her students. Knowing how difficult online classes can be, she got rid of all exams and quizzes this semester and changed her lecture to be only once a week. Grades were based entirely on weekly homework assignments. As long as you do the readings and participate, you'll get an A. Loved the class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDc0NDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2018-12-18 02:51:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cheng was amazing and super sweet. She truly cares about her students. There's a lot to read in this class, but the professor and the TAs go through the readings with the students for better understanding of the text. They also help you with the exams, basically giving you the answers. Highly recommend taking this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzE0Nzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2018-11-13 15:05:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like this class! Professor Cheng is super sweet and makes the course really interesting. It's a fair amount of reading, but not horrible. The tests and papers are exclusively on the reading, so lecture isn't super necessary. She and the TAs will basically give you the answers for the exams and papers. Discussion is mandatory but very easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDIzOTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2018-05-08 12:59:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is really a passionate professor, wants her students to success the course. She is clear about not permitting cell phones or laptops, which is somewhat convenient and inefficient, but on the other side, this encourages students to attend class. The course itself is interesting, fun and inspiring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTI2NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2016-12-16 02:26:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely interesting. Loved her teaching and her passion for Asian American studies. One  of the best professors I have had on campus. Has a clear grading criteria and is a generous grader. Lectures are interesting. Tries to help with grades as much as possible. Absolutely recommend her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDIwNjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2016-10-07 13:58:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class made me realize that the true tragedy of Asian American immigration lives on today. The decedents of Asian-Americans are oppressed to this day by having to take this horrible class.  Lectures are borderline useless if you do the reading, just go to discussion. Take another ethnic studies class if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODI5NjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2015-12-26 23:45:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a super hard class.  2 papers, 2 exams.  She gives you the exam study guide about 2 weeks prior to the exam and chooses 4 ID's and 4 short essays to put on the exam.  Therefore you know what's coming ahead of time sort of.  She gives 4-5 pop quizzes, 5 points each that count as extra credit toward your final grade.  A lot of weekly readings!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njg3MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2015-12-14 16:14:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Lectures aren't online and  2 papers and 2 essays are the only things that count toward your grade. However, she helps you a lot and makes sure that you get a good grade in the class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjQ3NzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2015-12-11 14:38:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. Take note though, no lectures will be put online ever. If you miss lecture you have to get notes from someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTQwODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2013-12-13 13:31:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the only class that I could stay awake in. And it's pretty interesting in my opinion. The only thing is that she does is push her opinions pretty strongly. Also she doesn't put lectures online and the readings are really long and repetitive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:06.048839+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjg4MDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1555222","instructor_name":"Cindy Cheng","course_label":"ASIANAM160","course_id":"ASIANAM/HISTORY 160","course_uid":"course_a08c002b9c02a82e43021507","review_date":"2013-11-10 15:58:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cheng is amazing because she knows how to teach, is passionate about the class, and knows her stuff. Readings are long, but are very interesting and beneficial. Exams are easy because ques are given to you beforehand. Every day I leave class learning a lot! Great professor, very interesting class, and an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1555222","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]