Reviews of professor Ling Ma

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I love Prof. Ma's class. She is truly caring, funny, and easy to talk to. We got to read so many eye-opening things about East Asia, most very short primary sources. She expects participation but she never makes anyone uncomfortable. I don't have any problem with attendance. She lays out rules clearly in the syllabus and she is a fair grader.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Don't get me wrong Ling is a great woman and very knowledgeable about China. I have been enjoying her class but damn is there a lot of work. Hella reading for every class and participation is 30% of final grade. You only get 3 absences so use them wisely. Great woman, interesting subject, but a lot of work. If you put in the work you'll do well.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Ma is truly a kind woman. She cares about your knowledge in her course and will help you with any questions you have. Participation matters but it's really the bare minimum, she respects her students and all she asks if for your respect back. Show up to class most of the time and raise your hand. I love professor Ma!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Ma is amazing. She is a genuinely kind, caring and down to earth person. She's also an amazing lecturer and her passion for history shines. Words cannot express how much I love her! Take her class, seriously! You will learn a lot. I have a much greater appreciation for East Asia.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
She is so amazing! She is my favorite professor. All the material you learn is so engaging. Do not hesitate to take a class with her. One of the kindest professors you will ever meet.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you are unsure of taking a course with her, take one. She is kind and is here for you to learn. She is not like most professors here at Geneseo.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Ma is a queen. She is brilliant, kind , and caring. Even a class on China at the 400 level is accessible for those who do not necessarily have a background in the history. She is a generous grader and is always willing to be accessible and is usually very accommodating. Definitely take her class if you need a LACANNA credit, She's amazing!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Ma's Women and Gender in East Asia class was reading-intensive, with about 2-5 short readings a week, and most classes we spent the time discussing the readings and giving our take on them, so actually doing the work and participating matters, because its a big part of your grade. Lots of short papers to write, she's an easy grader, though!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I have taken two classes with Dr. Ma and both have been great. The content assigned is always very interesting, and in-class discussions are generally a blast. She doesn't grade harshly, but still leaves very useful, detailed feedback and has always been willing to offer advice for research, and point students in the right direction.