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Professor Nienhauser is extremely nice and clearly cares about the student. He also really enjoyed the subject. I would prefer the class size to be small, and if you like the topic, you will definitely enjoy his class. Really recommend his class.Rate My Professors ↗
Grade the discussion assignment before the due day, and ask the student to not revise it because he does not want to look again. The grading rubric is changing without telling students or showing in the syllabus. Just avoid him! you will not regret.Rate My Professors ↗
Very nice professor!!! Interesting lectures!!Rate My Professors ↗
-Attendance is mandatory: you might read aloud and always fill out a response sheet -Papers are short, with little guidance (we were lucky he decided to explain everything). -NO LAPTOPS ANYMORE. -quiz open notes/book, but he doesn't cover readings well. -GROUP PRESENTATION is vague and might be difficult for english speakers -NO TESTSRate My Professors ↗
Good professor. No midterm & Final. Read the book and prepare for the quizRate My Professors ↗
Easy but boring. No tests but he gives little pop quizzes that don't really matter. There are 2 pretty long papers but basically everyone gets an A. He's strict about posts twice a week- but that's basically all he has to grade on so its understandable. Attendance sucks but bring a laptop... and you'll be fine....Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | ASIAN 371 | Topics in Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2020 | ASIAN 641 | History of Chinese Literature I |
| Spring 2020 | ASIAN 701 | Proseminar in Chinese Literature |
| Fall 2019 | ASIAN 371 | Topics in Chinese Literature |
| Fall 2019 | ASIAN 951 | Seminar in Chinese Literature |
| Fall 2016 | LITTRANS 261 | Survey of Chinese Literature in Translation |
| Fall 2015 | LITTRANS 261 | Survey of Chinese Literature in Translation |
| Fall 2012 | ARTHIST 411 | Topics in Asian Art |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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