Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences
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CHIN 1101
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
6 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the second week of classes.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the second week of classes.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the second week of classes.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the second week of classes.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
Students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped. No enrollment after the second week of classes.
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CHIN 1109
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Liu, R
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Additional Information
Placement test required.
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Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Liu, R
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Additional Information
Placement test required.
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Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Liu, R
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Additional Information
Placement test required.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Liu, R
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Additional Information
Placement test required.
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CHIN 1121
Course Description
This course helps students develop basic skills in Mandarin Chinese, at a moderate pace. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
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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CHIN 1123
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Divo, S
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Additional Information
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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CHIN 2201
Course Description
Continuing instruction in written and spoken Chinese with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and ability. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Teng, F
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Additional Information
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Teng, F
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Additional Information
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Teng, F
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Additional Information
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
CHIN 2209
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
George, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.
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Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
George, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
George, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
George, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
George, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: grade of B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam.
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CHIN 3301
Course Description
Continuing instruction in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese via text and authentic multimedia materials. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
CHIN 3309
Course Description
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
CHIN 3341
Course Description
Continuing instruction in spoken Chinese and in various genres and styles of written Chinese. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHIN 4451
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
CHIN 4406
Course Description
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
CHIN 4411
Course Description
Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Teng, F
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3302, or equivalent as determined through placement exam.
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CHIN 4427
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Liu, R
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Liu, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor.
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CHIN 4441
Course Description
Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details
CHIN 4443
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
CHIN 4451
Course Description
Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHIN 3341
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
CHIN 4453
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
CHIN 5509
Course Description
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
CHIN 6606
Course Description
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
CHIN 6616
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Project Management and Leadership for Complex Syst
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Zeng, H
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Additional Information
Corequisite: SYSEN 5930. Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or four years of Chinese language learning (or equivalent)
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