Chinese (CHIN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 6 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4070 CHIN 1101   LEC 001

    • MW White Hall 106
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Divo, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Students must enroll in lecture in one section. Because of limited section size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

  •  5510 CHIN 1101   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll. Students must enroll in lecture in one section. Because of limited section size, students missing first two class meetings without university excuse are dropped so others may register. No students added after second week of classes.

  •  4071 CHIN 1101   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4072 CHIN 1101   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4073 CHIN 1101   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4074 CHIN 1101   DIS 204

  • 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. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5981 CHIN 1109   SEM 101

    • MWF Uris Hall G44
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Liu, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4742 CHIN 1109   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6949 CHIN 1109   SEM 103

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17065 CHIN 1109   SEM 104

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Please contact the instructor to enroll.

CHIN 1121

This course helps students develop basic skills in Mandarin Chinese, at a moderate pace. For complete beginners only. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6357 CHIN 1121   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

  •  6358 CHIN 1121   DIS 201

  • 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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6506 CHIN 1123   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: grade of B- in CHIN 1122, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to: professional degree students (Dyson School, Johnson School, Hotel School, and 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.

  •  6507 CHIN 1123   DIS 201

  • 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. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6511 CHIN 2201   SEM 101

    • MTWRF Uris Hall 398
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102; or equivalent and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6512 CHIN 2201   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102; or equivalent and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6513 CHIN 2201   SEM 103

    • MTWRF Uris Hall 398
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Teng, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B- or above in CHIN 1102; or equivalent and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

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 by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4745 CHIN 2209   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4746 CHIN 2209   SEM 102

    • MWF Sibley Hall B12
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • George, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5526 CHIN 2209   SEM 103

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8358 CHIN 2209   SEM 104

    • MWF White Hall B02
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Qin, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: B in Chin 1110 or equivalent as determined through placement exam. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 3301

Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese Mandarin via authentic multimedia materials.  view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4076 CHIN 3301   SEM 101

    • MTWRF Sibley Hall B12
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Lu, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 2202, or equivalent as determined through placement test. Permission of instructor required. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 3341

Continuing instruction in spoken and written Chinese Mandarin via authentic multimedia materials. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16735 CHIN 3341   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Washington, D.C.

CHIN 4411

Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4747 CHIN 4411   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or higher in CHIN 3302 or equivalent as determined by placement exam and permission of instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

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. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5984 CHIN 4427   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor. Please contact instructor to enroll.

CHIN 4441

Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16736 CHIN 4441   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Washington, D.C.

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. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16737 CHIN 4443   SEM 180

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Washington, DC. Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 with a grade of B+ or above or equivalent as determined by instructor. Permission of instructor required.

CHIN 4445

Intended for advanced language study. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20382 CHIN 4445   IND 601

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor required. Offered in Washington, D.C.

CHIN 4451

Reading, discussion, and composition at advanced levels. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16733 CHIN 4451   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Beijing, China. Permission of instructor required.

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

  • 16734 CHIN 4453   SEM 170

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Beijing, China. Prerequisite: CHIN 2210 or CHIN 4412 or equivalent as determined by instructor. Permission of instructor required.