The best aspects of the course included the clear grading structure and the ample opportunities for students to improve on their Chinese through written and listening exercises. The worst aspects of the course were the heavy amounts of vocabulary that had to be memorized, along with the lack of clarity on some assignments and grammar structures. The course would improve if there were more opportunities for students to practice the spoken language and if there was more clarity on assignments. Prospective students should be prepared for a fair amount of work that involves lots of speaking, writing, and listening exercises.

Many students who took this course enjoyed the constant conversational aspect and the professors. The professors were described as engaging and exciting and the workload for the course was very balanced. The worst aspects of the course were the quizzes that required knowledge of 25 words each time, the confusing lectures and in some classes there was a heavy workload. Suggestions for improvement include: clearer lectures, a slower pace, and more cumulative practice. Prospective students should be comfortable with memorization and studying each day.

Students enjoyed the fact that Professor Chen ran a class that was funny and engaging. Students appreciated the variety of assignments and media used to facilitate learning, and the emphasis placed on conversation. Some students found that the two weekly quizzes were unnecessary, and that the vocabulary requirements were excessive. This class could be improved by offering grammar worksheets and homework assignments that are required to be handwritten. Prospective students should know that they must keep up with vocabulary in order to succeed.