Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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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

  •  3086 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

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

  •  3087 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

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

  •  3088 CHIN 1101   LEC 003

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

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

  •  3089 CHIN 1101   LEC 004

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

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

  •  3085 CHIN 1101   LAB 401

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

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

  •  4428 CHIN 1101   LAB 402

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

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

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

  •  4860 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Placement test required.

  • 10903 CHIN 1109   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3682 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Placement test required.

  • 10904 CHIN 1109   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5631 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Placement test required.

  • 10905 CHIN 1109   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8994 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • Placement test required.

  • 10906 CHIN 1109   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

  • 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

  •  5199 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

  • 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.

  •  5200 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Li, F

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

  •  5314 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Divo, S

  • 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.

  •  5315 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

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

  •  5317 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

  • 10932 CHIN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

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

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5318 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

  • 10933 CHIN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

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

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5319 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

  • 10934 CHIN 2201   LAB 403

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

  • 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

  •  3685 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

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

  • 10907 CHIN 2209   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3686 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

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

  • 10908 CHIN 2209   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4441 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

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

  • 10909 CHIN 2209   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6077 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

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

  • 10910 CHIN 2209   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20568 CHIN 2209   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • George, S

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

  • 20569 CHIN 2209   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • 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

  •  3091 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Lu, J

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

CHIN 3309

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 5509NBA 6150

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10140 CHIN 3309   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 27 - Dec 5, 2024
    • Chen, Z

  • Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent).

CHIN 3341

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.  Combined with: CHIN 4451

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8907 CHIN 3341   SEM 180

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 2202 or equivalent.

CHIN 4406

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 4406CHIN 6606

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10560 CHIN 4406   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Chen, Z

  • Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese 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

  •  3687 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Teng, F

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

  • 10966 CHIN 4411   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • 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

  •  4861 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Liu, R

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

  • 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.

CHIN 4441

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

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 3302 or equivalent.

CHIN 4443

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

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • 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.  Combined with: CHIN 3341

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8905 CHIN 4451   SEM 170

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 21, 2024
    • Staff

  • 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

  •  8906 CHIN 4453   SEM 170

    • TBA
    • Sep 9 - Dec 13, 2024
    • Staff

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

CHIN 5509

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 3309NBA 6150

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10556 CHIN 5509   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 27 - Dec 5, 2024
    • Chen, Z

  • Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent).

CHIN 6606

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 4406CHIN 4406

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10561 CHIN 6606   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Chen, Z

  • Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent).

CHIN 6616

This optional course aims to expand the students' vocabulary, and advance their speaking and reading skills as well as enhance their knowledge and deepen their cultural understanding by attaching ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Project Management and Leadership for Complex Syst

  • 20123 CHIN 6616   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Zeng, H

  • Corequisite: SYSEN 5930. Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or four years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent)