Courses - Fall 2025
CHIN100
Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
An introduction to the Chinese language and Chinese culture, covering the linguistic, ethnic, and religious diversity of China, and to explore the rich nuances of Chinese culture. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the origins and evolution of Chinese characters, poetry, philosophy, calligraphy, and painting.
CHIN121
Elementary Chinese I
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ACTLF Novice Low proficiency in all language skills, or must have attained appropriate World Language Placement score.
Credit only granted for: CHIN121 or CHiN101.
Formerly: CHIN101.
Introduces Chinese phonetic system and writing system; develops students' Chinese proficiency on the basic linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as their cultural competence.
CHIN201
Intermediate Spoken Chinese I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: CHIN102; or must have attained appropriate World Language Placement Test (WLPT) score.
Corequisite: CHIN202.
Additional information: Must be taken in conjunction with CHIN202.
Emphasis on development of conversational skills with vocabulary build-up and controlled conversation.
CHIN202
Intermediate Written Chinese I
Prerequisite: CHIN103; or must have attained appropriate World Language Placement Test (WLPT) score.
Corequisite: CHIN201.
Additional information: Must be taken in conjunction with CHIN201.
Reading and writing skills with emphasis on grammar and Chinese characters.
CHIN301
Advanced Chinese I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: CHIN202; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department. And must have taken a placement interview offered by the department for Non-majors.
Readings in expository and fictional writing with conversation and composition.
CHIN307
Linguistic Landscape of China
Prerequisite: Must have completed CHIN204 or above; or permission of Chinese Program Advisor.
Comprehensive introduction to Chinese and other major languages in the Sino-Tibetan, Altaic, Austroasiatic, and Austronesian families, all of which are spoken in China. Taught in English.
CHIN315
Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
Major works of fiction and drama from 1920 to the present read in the context of social and literary change. Emphasis on western and traditional Chinese influences on the writers and their works. No knowledge of Chinese required.
CHIN331
Chinese Calligraphy: Theory and Practice
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: CHIN220; or permission of instructor.
History of the writing system; major scripts, modes, and styles. Intermediate brushwork and lectures on the culture. Characters for practice selected to correspond to lecture topics. Taught in English.
CHIN386
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Must have learning proposal approved by the Office of Experiential Learning Programs, faculty sponsor, and student's internship sponsor.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
CHIN401
Readings in Modern Chinese I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: CHIN302; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department. And must have taken a placement interview offered by the department for Non-majors.
Readings in history, politics, economics, sociology, and literature. Emphasis on wide-ranging, rapid reading, reinforced by conversations and compositions.
CHIN411
Business Chinese I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: CHIN402; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department. And must have taken a placement interview offered by the department for Non-majors.
Conversation, reading, and writing applicable to Chinese business transactions, social meetings, and meetings with government organizations, plus background material in English on professional business practices and social customs associated with business.
CHIN418T
Special Topics in Contemporary Chinese Fiction and Film; Where Truth Lies: Chinese Cinema between Fact and Fiction
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with CINE429F. Credit will be only granted for CINE429F or CHIN418T.
Explores Chinese/Sinophone films and media that unsettle the boundary between fiction and nonfiction in this class. Course materials under discussion draw on a variety of genres, forms, and approaches: reportage, mockumentary, docudrama, found footage, true crime series, crowd-sourced video remix, filmed reenactments, essay film and ephemeral media of various kinds, etc.
Explores Chinese/Sinophone films and media that unsettle the boundary between fiction and nonfiction in this class. Course materials under discussion draw on a variety of genres, forms, and approaches: reportage, mockumentary, docudrama, found footage, true crime series, crowd-sourced video remix, filmed reenactments, essay film and ephemeral media of various kinds, etc.
CHIN441
Traditional Chinese Fiction
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Major works of fiction from the 4th century tales of the marvelous through the 19th century Qing novel. Readings are in classical Chinese and English. Designed for students with advanced language skills. Taught in English.
CHIN499
Directed Study in Chinese
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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