Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

CHIN 1101
Beginning Mandarin I

Designed for complete beginners, 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

  •  6836 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6837 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the first week of classes.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6838 CHIN 1101   LEC 003

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6839 CHIN 1101   LAB 401

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    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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. If you have basic conversational skills in Mandarin Chinese but can read and write very ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6840 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required only if you can read and write at least 100 characters.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6845 CHIN 1109   IND 601

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6841 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required only if you can read and write at least 100 characters.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6846 CHIN 1109   IND 602

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6842 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required only if you can read and write at least 100 characters.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6847 CHIN 1109   IND 603

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6843 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required only if you can read and write at least 100 characters.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6848 CHIN 1109   IND 604

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6844 CHIN 1109   SEM 105

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required only if you can read and write at least 100 characters.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6849 CHIN 1109   IND 605

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  •  7045 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  7046 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Liu, R

  • 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

  •  6850 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6852 CHIN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6851 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6853 CHIN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  6854 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6859 CHIN 2209   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6855 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6860 CHIN 2209   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6856 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6861 CHIN 2209   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6857 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6862 CHIN 2209   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6858 CHIN 2209   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6863 CHIN 2209   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    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

  •  6864 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Lu, J

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    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

  •  7050 CHIN 3351   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  6865 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6866 CHIN 4411   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    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

  •  7019 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  7020 CHIN 4427   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    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

  •  7018 CHIN 4451   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  7022 CHIN 4453   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)