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I enjoyed Professor Cheng's lectures, the material was interesting and thought-provoking. As long as you do the readings and take notes during lecture you should do well on the exams. Don't let the no-tech policy scare you away, I found that writing things down by hand made me retain the info better anyway. Would definitely take again!Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
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!Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
Amazing professor - few tests and no other homework. Very interesting materialRate My Professors ↗
Lots of readings and if you want to do well you have to read it all. You are given all the possible exam questions before each of the 2 non-cumalative exam which is nice and there are 2 simple essays along with multiple extra credit opportunites. You will be called out for using any tech in class. Lectures can be boring/take longer then needed.Rate My Professors ↗
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Examines the impact of colonialism, war, and capitalism on Asian immigration to the U.S. and how racial, gendered, and class formations structured these movements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Cindy Cheng is praised for her passion, engaging lectures, and genuine care for student success. Reviewers highlight her generous grading and clear criteria. Conversely, some note that readings are lengthy and repetitive, while others mention a strict no-tech policy and her tendency to push opinions strongly.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025HISTORICAL STUDIES: INTRODUCTORY introduces elementary-level historical studies with an emphasis on interpretation and critical thinking.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Spring 2026HISTORY 681 is a mentored independent research and thesis writing course for honors students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 682 is a mentored independent research and thesis writing course for honors students, requiring concurrent enrollment in HISTORY 680.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleHISTORY 691 is a mentored independent research and writing course on an original topic, titled Senior Thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 692 is a senior thesis course focused on mentored research and writing on an original topic.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 698 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleHISTORY 990 is a research and thesis course where students conduct independent research and write a thesis under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTORY 999 is an independent work course involving directed study under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ASIANAM/HISTORY 160 | Asian American History: Movement and Dislocation |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 100 | Historical Studies: Introductory |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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