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CHIN 1102
Beginning Mandarin II

For 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 Test ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 6 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3737 CHIN 1102   LEC 001

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  •  3738 CHIN 1102   LEC 002

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  •  3739 CHIN 1102   LEC 003

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  •  3740 CHIN 1102   LEC 004

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  •  3736 CHIN 1102   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite: Grade of C+ or higher in CHIN 1101 and permission of instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll. (Students must enroll in one lecture in one lab. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register.)

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  •  4665 CHIN 1102   LAB 402

  • Grade of C+ or higher in CHIN 1101 and permission of instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll. (Students must enroll in one lecture in one lab. Because of limited class size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register.)

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CHIN 1110
Beginning Chinese Reading and Writing for Students of Chinese Heritage II

Continuation of 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, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3731 CHIN 1110   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 1109 or placement by instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17502 CHIN 1110   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3732 CHIN 1110   SEM 102

    • MWF Uris Hall 262
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 1109 or placement by instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17503 CHIN 1110   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5346 CHIN 1110   SEM 103

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 1109 or placement by instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17504 CHIN 1110   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6431 CHIN 1110   SEM 104

    • MWF Sibley Hall 115
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 1109 or placement by instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17505 CHIN 1110   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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CHIN 1122
Beginning Mandarin for Professional Students II

A continuation of  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

  •  5433 CHIN 1122   LEC 001

    • T Uris Hall G22
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Divo, S

  • Prerequisite: grade of C+ in CHIN 1121, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to professional degree students (Dyson School, Johnson School, Hotel School, and Cornell Law School), 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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  •  5434 CHIN 1122   DIS 201

  • Prerequisite: grade of C+ in CHIN 1121, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to professional degree students (Dyson School, Johnson School, Hotel School, and Cornell Law School), 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 1124
Beginning Mandarin for Professional Students IV

A continuation of  CHIN 1123 . 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

  •  5579 CHIN 1124   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: grade of B- in CHIN 1123, 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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  •  5580 CHIN 1124   DIS 201

  • Prerequisite: grade of B- in CHIN 1123, 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 2202
Intermediate Mandarin II

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

  •  3733 CHIN 2202   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CHIN 2201 or by placement. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17542 CHIN 2202   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CHIN 2201 or by placement. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3734 CHIN 2202   SEM 102

    • MWF Uris Hall G44
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CHIN 2201 or by placement. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17543 CHIN 2202   LAB 402

    • TR Uris Hall 331
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CHIN 2201 or by placement. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3735 CHIN 2202   SEM 103

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CHIN 2201 or by placement. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17544 CHIN 2202   LAB 403

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CHIN 2201 or by placement. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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CHIN 2210
Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing for Students of Chinese Heritage II

If your long-term goal is to move past the intermediate Chinese learning plateau and gain the ability to participate fully in the Chinese-speaking world, this course is the next step you need to take.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3745 CHIN 2210   SEM 101

    • MWF Morrill Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • George, S

  • Enrollment limited to: students who have passed CHIN 2209 with a grade of B or higher or have equivalent as shown by placement test and permission of instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17515 CHIN 2210   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: students who have passed CHIN 2209 with a grade of B or higher or have equivalent as shown by placement test and permission of instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3746 CHIN 2210   SEM 102

    • MWF Sibley Hall B10
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • George, S

  • Enrollment limited to: students who have passed CHIN 2209 with a grade of B or higher or have equivalent as shown by placement test and permission of instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17517 CHIN 2210   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: students who have passed CHIN 2209 with a grade of B or higher or have equivalent as shown by placement test and permission of instructor. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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CHIN 3302
High Intermediate Mandarin II

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.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3865 CHIN 3302   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3301. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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  • 17519 CHIN 3302   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3301. Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

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CHIN 3316
Mandarin Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)

This 1-credit 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: Psychology of Language

  • 20359 CHIN 3316   SEM 102

    • M
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Wang, S

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 3301/3302, 1109/1110 or equivalent. Must be concurrently enrolled in PSYCH 2150.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: China's Next Economy

  • 20403 CHIN 3316   SEM 103

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 3301/3302, 1109/1110 or equivalent. Must be concurrently enrolled in GOVT 3044.

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CHIN 3352
High Intermediate Mandarin II: CAPS in Beijing

Equivalent to CHIN 3302. 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

  • 18329 CHIN 3352   LEC 001

  • Taught in Beijing, China. Prerequisite: CHIN 3301 or CHIN 3341 or permission of instructor. Permission of instructor required.

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CHIN 4412
Advanced Mandarin II

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

  •  3864 CHIN 4412   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 4411, or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required.

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  • 17524 CHIN 4412   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 4411, or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required.

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CHIN 4428
High Advanced Mandarin II

This course aims to help students achieve an advanced level of performance both in speaking and writing through reading authentic Chinese materials, watching TV shows, various writing exercises, and class ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6427 CHIN 4428   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: CHIN 4427 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor. Permission of instructor required.

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  • 17866 CHIN 4428   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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CHIN 4452
Advanced Mandarin II: CAPS in Beijing

Equivalent to CHIN 4412 .  Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18333 CHIN 4452   SEM 101

  • Taught in Beijing, China. Prerequisite: CHIN 4411 or CHIN 4441 or permission of instructor. Permission of instructor required.

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CHIN 4454
High Advanced Mandarin II: CAPS in Beijing

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. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18335 CHIN 4454   SEM 101

  • Taught in in Beijing, China. Prerequisite: CHIN 4427 or equivalent as determined by instructor. Permission of instructor required.

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