Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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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

  •  3086 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

    • MTWRF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  3087 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

    • MTWRF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  3088 CHIN 1101   LEC 003

    • MTWRF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  3089 CHIN 1101   LEC 004

    • MTWRF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  3085 CHIN 1101   LAB 401

    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  4428 CHIN 1101   LAB 402

    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  4860 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10903 CHIN 1109   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • 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

  •  3682 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10904 CHIN 1109   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • 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

  •  5631 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10905 CHIN 1109   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • 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

  •  8994 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Placement test required.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10906 CHIN 1109   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  5199 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

    • T To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • 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.

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  •  5200 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  5314 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

    • T To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  5315 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  5317 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10932 CHIN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5318 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10933 CHIN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5319 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10934 CHIN 2201   LAB 403

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102.

    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

  •  3685 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10907 CHIN 2209   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3686 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10908 CHIN 2209   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4441 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10909 CHIN 2209   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6077 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10910 CHIN 2209   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 3301
High Intermediate Mandarin I

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

  •  3091 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

    • MTWR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 2202, or equivalent as determined through placement test.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  • 10140 CHIN 3309   SEM 101

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 27 - Dec 5, 2024

    • Chen, Z

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

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

  •  8907 CHIN 3341   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2202 or equivalent.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 3351
High Intermediate Mandarin I: CAPS in Beijing

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

  •  5663 CHIN 3351   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2202 or equivalent.

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CHIN 4406
Readings in Chinese History and Business Culture

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

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10560 CHIN 4406   SEM 101

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: at least two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent.

    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

  •  3687 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3302, or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10966 CHIN 4411   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3302, or equivalent as determined through placement exam.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  4861 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 10967 CHIN 4427   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • 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.

    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

  •  8908 CHIN 4441   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CHIN 3302 or equivalent.

    Instructor 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 GradeNoAud

  •  8909 CHIN 4443   SEM 180

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

    Instructor 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

  •  8905 CHIN 4451   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CHIN 3302 or equivalent.

    Instructor 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

  •  8906 CHIN 4453   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 or equivalent as determined by instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  • 10556 CHIN 5509   SEM 101

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 27 - Dec 5, 2024

    • Chen, Z

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

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CHIN 6606
Readings in Chinese History and Business Culture

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

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

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10561 CHIN 6606   SEM 101

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: at least two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent).

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)