Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

CHIN 1101

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

  • 12201 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

    • 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.

  • 12202 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

    • 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.

  • 12203 CHIN 1101   LEC 003

    • 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.

  • 12204 CHIN 1101   LEC 004

    • 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.

  • 12205 CHIN 1101   LAB 401

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12206 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  • 12210 CHIN 1109   IND 601

    • 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

  • 12207 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  • 12211 CHIN 1109   IND 602

    • 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

  • 12208 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  • 12212 CHIN 1109   IND 603

    • 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

  • 12209 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Placement test required.

  • 12213 CHIN 1109   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CHIN 1121

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

  • 12428 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Liu, R

  • 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. Enrollment limited to: non-heritage beginners.

  • 12429 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12434 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Liu, R

  • 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.

  • 12435 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12214 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    CHIN 1102 with grade of B- or above, or equivalent as determined through placement exam and permission of instructor.
    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.

  • 12217 CHIN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 1102 with grade of B- or above, or equivalent as determined through placement exam and permission of instructor.

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12215 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    CHIN 1102 with grade of B- or above, or equivalent as determined through placement exam and permission of instructor.

  • 12218 CHIN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 1102 with grade of B- or above, or equivalent as determined through placement exam and permission of instructor.

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12216 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    CHIN 1102 with grade of B- or above, or equivalent as determined through placement exam and permission of instructor.

  • 12219 CHIN 2201   LAB 403

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHIN 1102 with grade of B- or above, or equivalent as determined through placement exam and permission of instructor.

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

  • 12220 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12225 CHIN 2209   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12221 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12226 CHIN 2209   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12222 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12227 CHIN 2209   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12223 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12228 CHIN 2209   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12224 CHIN 2209   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12229 CHIN 2209   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • 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

  • 12230 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lu, J

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12231 CHIN 3301   SEM 102

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12358 CHIN 3309   SEM 101

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese, or equivalent.

CHIN 3351

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

  • 12441 CHIN 3351   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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 4406

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12395 CHIN 4406   SEM 101

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  • 12232 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12233 CHIN 4411   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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

  • 12388 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 12389 CHIN 4427   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    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. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12387 CHIN 4451   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  • 12391 CHIN 4453   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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: NBA 6150

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12361 CHIN 5509   SEM 101

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 12430 CHIN 6606   SEM 101

    • Chen, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese, or equivalent.