Very reading/discussion-heavy class. Two readings per class (so four per week), each reading varies from 20~40 pages. One reading response (250~300 words) due before each class. These responses are graded on a completed/uncompleted basis iirc. He gives feedback on every reading response. The midterm and final essays are the ones that he actually grades. No extra credits.

Lectures are pretty much discussion-based. Sometimes we have classmates present on one of the two readings (to get the full participation credit).

About the grading, he said in our announcement that he doesn't use the grade book system that much because it automatically assigns number grades to his letter grades. Can't complain honestly since I got a good grade (tysm if you're reading this). Future takers, just make sure to write nice midterms/finals. He's really nice in person.

This professor doesn’t know how to do basic math, and it’s beyond frustrating. Even if you’re averaging an A in the class, he’ll find a way to drop your grade for no reason. He straight-up lied in the syllabus, claiming grades were based on completion, only to change it after we finished the final. He’s dishonest, disorganized, and completely incompetent. Avoid this class at all costs.

This was a great class where we got to explore different religions in Southeast Asia by country and by religious practice. Every week, we had to do four academic article readings and two reflections on said readings. It was pretty chill as long as you got these done. For the midterm and final, you also got the option to write a fictional story based on the course content or create a PowerPoint presentation if you didn't want to write an academic paper. Overall, it was a chill and informative class about Southeast Asia! Definitely would recommend it.