POLI 140D: Politics/East Asia
University of California, Santa Cruz
Explores the political development of East Asia's primary democracies: Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Examines the historical origins of these states, the process through which they emerged from authoritarian roots, and topics such as protest, corruption, and women's political roles.
Average GPA: 2.81
Grade distribution records: 274 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 6 | 2.2% |
| A | 40 | 14.6% |
| A- | 26 | 9.5% |
| B+ | 19 | 6.9% |
| B | 58 | 21.2% |
| B- | 13 | 4.7% |
| C+ | 7 | 2.6% |
| C | 25 | 9.1% |
| C- | 3 | 1.1% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.7% |
| F | 24 | 8.8% |
| P | 33 | 12.0% |
| NP | 9 | 3.3% |
| W | 9 | 3.3% |
Based on 274 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Benjamin Read 255 students, Average GPA 2.77
- Yannong He 19 students, Average GPA 3.23