Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

CHIN 1101

For complete beginners only, providing a thorough grounding in conversational and reading skills. Students with some facility in the spoken language (because Chinese is spoken at home) but who do not read ... view course details

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

  • 6 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5569 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

  • Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

  •  7407 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

  • Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

  •  5571 CHIN 1101   DIS 202

  •  5572 CHIN 1101   DIS 203

  •  5573 CHIN 1101   DIS 204

  •  5574 CHIN 1101   DIS 205

  •  5575 CHIN 1101   DIS 206

CHIN 1109

Intended primarily for students whose family language is Mandarin but have had little or no formal training. The focus is on characters, reading comprehension, composition, grammar, standard pronunciation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8050 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

  • Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6385 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

  • Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6386 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

  • Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18807 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

  • Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

CHIN 1121

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

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

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8647 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

  • Limited to students in professional schools (Dyson School, Johnson School, Hotel School, and Cornell Law School), or permission of instructor.

  •  8648 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

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.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9321 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 1122 or permission of instructor.

  •  9322 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

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. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9370 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102; or equivalent and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9371 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

  • Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102; or equivalent and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9372 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

  • Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102; or equivalent and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 2209

This course focuses on reading and writing Chinese at the intermediate level for Chinese heritage students who can speak Mandarin fluently. It provides ample opportunities to read authentic texts written ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6389 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6390 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

  • Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7443 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

  • Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 3301

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5577 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 2202, or equivalent as determined through placement test. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6391 CHIN 3301   SEM 102

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 2202, or equivalent as determined through placement test. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 3309

First part of a two-semester sequence for those who studied Mandarin to advanced level. Will cover first five chapters of the textbook, developed surrounding five real cases. These are multinational companies, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHIN 5509NBA 6150

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8627 CHIN 3309   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.

CHIN 4406

This course is designed for those who have studied Mandarin to the advanced level (or equivalent). The course aims to continuously improve students' Chinese proficiency while, at the same time, preparing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CAPS 4406CHIN 6606

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8629 CHIN 4406   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.

CHIN 4411

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6392 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3302 or equivalent as determined by placement exam and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 4427

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8054 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 5509

First part of a two-semester sequence for those who studied Mandarin to advanced level. Will cover first five chapters of the textbook, developed surrounding five real cases. These are multinational companies, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHIN 3309NBA 6150

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8628 CHIN 5509   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.

CHIN 6606

This course is designed for those who have studied Mandarin to the advanced level (or equivalent). The course aims to continuously improve students' Chinese proficiency while, at the same time, preparing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CAPS 4406CHIN 4406

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8788 CHIN 6606   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.