Robert Fung

Fung likes when students participate and will give them points when they do; however, if you do not participate than he will NOT lower your grade. Despite what people say, participation is NOT a big part of this class. Especially when your class is full of asians and only two-three people speak most of the time. I enjoy his lectures because I've learned a great deal. He often cracks jokes and is quite laid back. His tests are NOT hard - they do NOT require a lot of studying. They only require that you come to his class and LISTEN to his lectures VERY VERY well. There are ALOT of trick questions on his exam, and that is why people do poorly. But fear not because he grades on a curve. I like this class because it did not require a lot of work. Although the sylabus lists pages to read, you don't have to read it... unless you want a better understanding of his lectures (but not really). I would DEFINATELY pick him as a teacher again. He REALLY is not that hard as some people say. Those people are either 1) stupid or 2) just not interested in the subject. If you are a flake and dont attend much class than this is not a class for you. If you want to learn in a stress-free environment this is definately a class for you.

Well...Prof.Fung is an okay teacher. You will learn a lot from him, but sometimes i think he is bias when he teaches. The class was big, but sometimes it seems like he is just having a one on one conversation with a student than the entire class. His major project is a court observation, which is not hard but a real hassle and bother. He asks you to buy the book and to read it, but u can still pass his tests without reading the book. He answers questions, but he maybe quiet intimidating sometimes.

Fung's lectures are filled with a lot of good and interesting information. He wants you to be able to understand the HOW and WHY of important events and concepts instead of just knowing the terminology. I'd have to admit, his quizzes are pretty hard...but if you study hard and you understand the HOW's and WHY's, you wont find his quizzes as difficult. As for his lectures, be prepared to be confused! He doesn't lecture chronologically! He tends to jump from one subject to another-from one date to another! Fung's not that bad of a teacher. Study hard, pay attention, go to class all the time, participate, and then you'll pass.

Professor Fung was a really cool guy. In fact, he allowed me to turn in an essay a day late when I was out for a family emergency...even though he specifically said any assignments received after the due date would get a lower grade. But I do have to say, I did have a very difficult time in his class. I felt like I signed up for a class in law school more than i signed up for an Asian American Studies class. Professor Fung is pumped with great information, but many times, i felt like i couldn't follow his lectures. He had a tendency to jump from one topic to another, and then go back to a previous topic that wasn't mentioned for a while. His quizzes were HELLA hard, and some of the questions I don't remember being covered, even when I tape recorded all the lectures and read the material. I think you really have to be into Government and Law in order to do really well in his AAS205 class.

the best teacher i ever had here. his classes are very interesting, with great topics that the whole class can relate. if you have an opportunity to take one or more of his classes, jump at the opportunity.

There are several words that best describes this professor-BORING, INTIMIDATING and his lectures-HARD and CONFUSING. His policy is that students must do their work and also participate in class (BIG EMPHASIS on class participation) which is 10% of your final grade. His homework assignments are not that hard, but students need to argue their points well in their paper in order to get a good grade. What I dislike the most about this professor is not because his tests are hard (and they are) it is his attitude toward the students. He would always tell the class that if they don't participate, it will hurt their grade badly. But when some students try to participate and answer his questions, he gives them an intimidating attitude and remarks that make the student who said it feel studpid in front of the wholed class or feel dumb or something to have said that. He would not show any appreciation that students were trying their best to give a good response to his questions. That is why most of the class don't participate, but he always has this look of confusion why students don't participate. Currently, I'm getting 81% in his class (excluding class participation) from doing all the assigned work. But when he calculates my grade including class participation (which I never participated in) I'm currently getting 69% in the class. WHAT THE HELL! This means that it doesn't matter how good you are doing in class workwise, it matters how good you can debate with him on issues during the lecture. So a student who is getting a 60% in the class workwise can get 70% or higher if he/she do a lot of class participation. I feel that this is wrong for him to make students' grades suffer just because they don't want to feel stupid for answering his questions. Grades should reflect how the student is doing in class assignment-wise not how much they can talk in class. I would not recommend anyone to tak this professor to meet their government requirement. I suggest...chose another professor or take an equivalent class to this one.

He was a smart instructor. I agree with students who say that he gave hard and difficult exams. But, I don't agree with students who say that it's good of mixing critical thinking standing point of view and Asian American Studies. What are these? Critical Thinking Classes?? or Asian American Studies classes? where you're supposed to learn more about Asian histories, facts, cultures, and have some discussion about those issues. Well, he seemed to be well-prepared when he came into classes. However, I don't think that he is able to teach a lot of students who try to learn some basic things about Asian American Studies. Whatever I know that he always related any issues with Laws...He talked like a smart guy, but he never concerned about the whole class on how they're doing in his class. No wonder there's a lot of drop in the second day of his class or through out the semester. People started to realize that they took the right class with the wrong instructor!

I'm not going to BS with you - his tests are pretty hard, but jeez - this is college for crying out loud! Would you be happier if the tests were elementary school level? If any of you are going to take this class, don't expect to just memorize a bunch of dates and names. Don't expect for him to walk you through readings and chapters like in high school. Be prepared to do a lot of critical thinking for his exams...in fact, maybe it's better if you take a critical thinking class before you enroll with him. Know how to look at things from different perspectives and back up your arguements. Depending on the type of students in the class...it could be really interesting when everyone participates. When you have a bunch of people who don't even want (or care) to BE in the class - yes..it could be boring. If you don't talk in class, then it will show on your grade. He obviously encourages class participation, but what can you do if no one wants to talk? This guy knows his stuff and is open to help you out whenever you need it. His classes first got me interested in Asian American Studies. Shoot-now I'm majoring in it. Fung is definitely recommended.

Well, first, he always prepare for his class. Second he always tries to get students involved in the lectures. Third, maybe the bad side, his quizzes are hella hard!! Yeah, you can say he is a good teacher, but somehow his lecture is really "messy" and you have to study every single word from the book in order to get good grades on his quizzes. Actually, he does make his quizzes out of his lecture, but sometimes the answers he got can be arguable. Most of the time he lectures in class, and asks students if they have questions. But i tell you, most of the people in the class only want to fullfill GE requirement and they usually sleep or act passive in the class. Yeah, some students are very interested in the subject and talked a lot, but I know that they even couldn't score high in the quizzes. When i see the score list, the highest score maybe about 60% out of the original score. Yeah, he does curve, and is a big curve. Currently i am getting a D, but i know it's not Fung's fault. He is a good teacher with a lot of knowledge, and i recommend him for the students who are "really" interested in Chinese history in America.

I took Prof. Fung's aas 205 class fall 98. i thought it was an a pretty good class. however, like any class the material does get kinda boring, but i think he tries his best. the exams are pretty tough and i think one in particular was thought by everyone to be unfair. ( tho i didnt take it i would've failed it ). however, he is a good guy who knows his shit. also, i had a medical problem that required me to be out of school for a week and he graciously allowed me to skip an exam ( unheard of for a college professor ). i think he's a fair guy. also, i must sadly agree with the other person in the aas 205 class that the class is primarily asian, mostly chinese and so mostly quiet. though it is a stereotype that is kind of true, the responsibilty to speak up should be up to the student and not the teacher

Prof. Fung teaches a very informative and interesting class. Asian Americans in California (AAS 300) was the first class I ever took that dealt not only with the history of Asian Americans in this state, but also with the significant political, social, and economical impacts that our being here has made. His lectures are designed to present the material to the student in a mostly chronological order, although Prof. Fung likes to string together seemingly insignificant historical events to arrive at some controversial and meaningful end. There was very little reading in this class -- just one book -- and he will warn that the quizzes and midterms will be based mostly on lecture notes. Before a quiz, I simply re-read all my class notes, and I felt mostly prepared. Beyond class material, I can honestly say that this was the first class where I had to force myself to answer questions in class, not only for the 10% participation grade, but also because the material Prof. Fung presented made me curious enough to ask questions of my own. By the end of the semester, the paltry reward of a 10% grade increase paled in comparison to what I learned just by speaking up in class. If you are interested in how your Asian ethnicity is significant in American history and society, then I highly recommend Prof. Fung's upper division classes.

Mr. Fong is a man that is very involve in the well being of Asian Americans, which is great. However, when it comes to his class, they are king of what you call boring....I don't say this to be mean or anything. Mr Fong is a great guy but his lecture are just simply boring. One thing I would recommend to you Mr. FOng is that is stead of waiting for replys, pick on a student for the answer. Like last semester, the usual people answer the your question in calss everyday...Keith the other 2 girls etc,. Pick on a student to give you a answer, don't let them just sit there and pretend nothing is happening. HOwever, Professor Fong is a great teacher but he just needs to get everyone involve. But anyway, I still learn a lot about Asian Americans in AMerica last semester. Thanks for all the info I recieved from your class about Asian American history but I think I should of derseve a better grade then a C.

He's very knowledgable and knows his works. A lot of note taking and he covers a lot of material in each session. Quizes and tests are very hard even if you study. He welcomes student's comments and questions. You learn a lot but the quizes are hard.

BORING. His class was BORING. First of all, he tells you to read a book, then his exam is based on lectures. ???? The reason I took this class was b/c my friend told me just to pay attention and "you'll do fine". He obviously is very involved in the Asian American programs yet I was just bored out of my mind. Take this class to fulfill your requirement, but don't expect to get an A. I sat and I listened, and I still did pretty bad. Still, his homework assignments isn't all too bad since he only assigned a research paper on immigrants. Another thing - his quizzes test you on the most idiotic things, like the inventor of Bing cherries.