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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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CHIN 1101
Beginning Mandarin I

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

  •  3265 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

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  •  3266 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

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  •  3267 CHIN 1101   LEC 003

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

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  •  3268 CHIN 1101   LEC 004

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

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  •  3264 CHIN 1101   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

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  •  4659 CHIN 1101   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

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CHIN 1109
Beginning Chinese Reading and Writing for Students of Chinese Heritage I

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

  •  5107 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

    • MWF Uris Hall 331
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test and permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18536 CHIN 1109   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3898 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

    • MWF Uris Hall G88
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test and permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18537 CHIN 1109   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5971 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

    • MWF Uris Hall G88
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test and permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18538 CHIN 1109   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10182 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

    • MWF Uris Hall G88
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test and permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18539 CHIN 1109   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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CHIN 1121
Beginning Mandarin for Professional Students I

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.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5465 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

    • T Uris Hall 438
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. 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.

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  •  5466 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

    • MWF Uris Hall 438
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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CHIN 1123
Beginning Mandarin for Professional Students III

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

  •  5593 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

  • 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.

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  •  5594 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

    • MWF Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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CHIN 2201
Intermediate Mandarin I

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

  •  5596 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18571 CHIN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5597 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18572 CHIN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5598 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18573 CHIN 2201   LAB 403

    • TR Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 2209
Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing for Students of Chinese Heritage I

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 by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3901 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

    • MWF Malott Hall 207
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • George, S

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18542 CHIN 2209   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • George, S

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3902 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

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

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  • 18543 CHIN 2209   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • George, S

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4672 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

    • MWF Uris Hall 369
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • George, S

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18544 CHIN 2209   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • George, S

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6521 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF Uris Hall 369
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18545 CHIN 2209   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • George, S

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

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CHIN 3301
High Intermediate Mandarin I

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3270 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

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  • 18605 CHIN 3301   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

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CHIN 3309
Business Chinese in Global Context I

First part of a two-semester sequence for advanced mandarin learners. This course aims to equip students with the linguistic and intercultural skills necessary to thrive in a Chinese business environment. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHIN 5509, NBA 6150

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17515 CHIN 3309   SEM 101

    • TR McGraw Hall 365
    • Aug 21 - Nov 30, 2023

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: Two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent). Permission of instructor required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 3341
High Intermediate Mandarin I: CAPS in D.C.

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

  •  9921 CHIN 3341   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Washington, D.C.

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CHIN 4406
Readings in Chinese History and Business Culture

This course is designed for those who have studied Mandarin to the advanced level (or equivalent). The course aims to further improve students' Chinese proficiency in a business history and transcultural ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CAPS 4406, CHIN 6606

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18046 CHIN 4406   SEM 101

    • TR McGraw Hall 365
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    At least two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 4411
Advanced Mandarin I

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

  •  3903 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

    • MWF Malott Hall 205
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18606 CHIN 4411   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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.

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CHIN 4427
High Advanced Mandarin I

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

  •  5109 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

    • MWF Uris Hall 331
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18607 CHIN 4427   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Liu, R

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 4441
Advanced Mandarin I: CAPS in D.C.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9922 CHIN 4441   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Washington, D.C.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 4443
High Advanced Mandarin I: CAPS in D.C.

This course is designed for students who have satisfactorily finished CHIN 4427 or the equivalent.  The focus of the course is on formal Chinese, and the main aim of this course is to help students achieve ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9923 CHIN 4443   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Washington, DC. Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor. Permission of instructor required.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 4451
Advanced Mandarin I: CAPS in Beijing

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9919 CHIN 4451   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Beijing, China. Permission of instructor required.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 4453
High Advanced Mandarin I: CAPS in Beijing

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

  •  9920 CHIN 4453   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Beijing, China. Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 or equivalent as determined by instructor. Permission of instructor required.

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CHIN 5509
Business Chinese in Global Context I

First part of a two-semester sequence for advanced mandarin learners. This course aims to equip students with the linguistic and intercultural skills necessary to thrive in a Chinese business environment. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHIN 3309, NBA 6150

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18042 CHIN 5509   SEM 101

    • TR McGraw Hall 365
    • Aug 21 - Nov 30, 2023

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent). Permission of instructor required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 6606
Readings in Chinese History and Business Culture

This course is designed for those who have studied Mandarin to the advanced level (or equivalent). The course aims to further improve students' Chinese proficiency in a business history and transcultural ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CAPS 4406, CHIN 4406

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18047 CHIN 6606   SEM 101

    • TR McGraw Hall 365
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    At least two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent). Permission of instructor required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)