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Dunhuang and the Silk Road: Art, Culture and Trade (Online)
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The course covers Dunhuang art, culture, and trade with interesting online content but has varying opinions on its workload; some find it manageable while others consider it heavy. It's good for those interested in cultural studies or history.
Grading is generally generous, as evidenced by multiple students getting A- grades despite irregular attendance and lighter participation.
Workload varies: some find it light with opportunities to earn bonus points, while others consider it heavy due to essays and weekly assignments. Total workload includes two essays (1000 words and 3000 words), a quiz, and a group presentation.
Assessment breakdown includes one midterm quiz, two essays, one group presentation, and participation. The essay topics are on different subjects, and the quiz is open-book and not difficult.
The professor and tutor are described as nice but have varying English proficiency levels; overall, they are helpful despite occasional communication issues.
Follow the review ppt for the midterm quiz to get bonus points. Manage time effectively given the heavy workload of essays and presentations.
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