Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

CHIN 1101

For complete beginners only, providing a thorough grounding in conversational and reading skills. Students with any previous background or training in the language will need to take the Mandarin Placement ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 6 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2204 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the first week of classes.

  •  2205 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the first week of classes.

  •  2206 CHIN 1101   LEC 003

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the first week of classes.

  •  2207 CHIN 1101   LEC 004

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the first week of classes.

  •  2203 CHIN 1101   LAB 401

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CHIN 1109

Intended primarily for students whose family language is Mandarin but who have had little or no formal training. The focus is on reading, writing and speaking, as well as culture, and current events in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3374 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  •  6936 CHIN 1109   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2733 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  •  6937 CHIN 1109   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3932 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  •  6938 CHIN 1109   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5901 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  •  6939 CHIN 1109   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CHIN 1121

This course helps students develop basic skills in Mandarin Chinese, at a moderate pace. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3622 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Professional degree students (Dyson School, Johnson School, Hotel School, and Law School) are encouraged to enroll. Beginning Mandarin students in the College of Arts and Sciences should take CHIN 1101. Students with any previous background or training in the language will need to take the Mandarin Placement Test to determine which Chinese course will best suit their needs.

  •  3623 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CHIN 1123

A continuation of CHIN 1122 . This course helps students develop basic skills in Mandarin Chinese, at a moderate pace. For non-heritage learners only. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3706 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B- in CHIN 1122, or permission of instructor. Students with any previous background or training in the language will need to take the Mandarin Placement Test to determine which Chinese course will best suit their needs.

  •  3707 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CHIN 2201

Continuing instruction in written and spoken Chinese with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and ability. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3709 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6954 CHIN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B- or above in CHIN 1102.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3710 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6955 CHIN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B- or above in CHIN 1102.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3711 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6956 CHIN 2201   LAB 403

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B- or above in CHIN 1102.

CHIN 2209

This course focuses on reading and writing Chinese at the intermediate level for Chinese heritage students who grew up speaking Chinese with family members . Students will read authentic texts written ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2734 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

  •  6940 CHIN 2209   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2735 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

  •  6941 CHIN 2209   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3081 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

  •  6942 CHIN 2209   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4185 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

  •  6943 CHIN 2209   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9696 CHIN 2209   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

  •  9697 CHIN 2209   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CHIN 3301

Continuing instruction in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese via text and authentic multimedia materials. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2208 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

    • MTWR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 2202, or equivalent as determined through placement test.

CHIN 3351

Continuing instruction in spoken Chinese and in various genres and styles of written Chinese. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3946 CHIN 3351   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 2202 or equivalent.

CHIN 4411

Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2736 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3302, or equivalent as determined through placement test.

  •  6976 CHIN 4411   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CHIN 4427

This advanced course aims to further develop the four communication skills in Chinese: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, through learning materials and activities on various topics related to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3375 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor.

  •  6977 CHIN 4427   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor.

CHIN 4451

Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5833 CHIN 4451   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 3302 or equivalent.

CHIN 4453

This course is designed for students who have satisfactorily finished CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412, or the equivalent. The focus of the course is on formal Chinese, and the main aim of this course is to help ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5834 CHIN 4453   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 or equivalent as determined by instructor.