Courses and Syllabi
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes.
Chinese Fall 2026
Undergraduate
CHIN 101: Elementary Chinese (3 Credits)
Introduction to Mandarin, including basic grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Notes: Students may not receive credit for CHIN 101 and CHIN 109 or 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to CHIN 109, CHIN 110.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 101 - 002: Elementary Chinese I — Xi Chen — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Thompson Hall 1018
- CHIN 101 - DL1: Elementary Chinese I — Xi Chen - Online
CHIN 102: Elementary Chinese (3 Credits)
Continuation of CHIN 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for CHIN 102 and CHIN 109 or 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to CHIN 109, CHIN 110.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 102 - 002: Elementary Chinese II — Jianfei Chen — 12:30 PM to 01:20 PM MWF - Horizon Hall 5012
CHIN 201: Intermediate Chinese I (3 Credits)
Further development of skills acquired in CHIN 101 and 102, including grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Notes: CHIN 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 101 and 102, or CHIN 110.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 201 - 001: Intermediate Chinese I — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 274
CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese II (3 Credits)
Continuation of CHIN 201. CHIN 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence. Notes: Students may not receive credit for CHIN 202 and CHIN 209. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 201.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Chinese
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 202 - 001: Intermediate Chinese II — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - David J. King Hall 2053
- CHIN 202 - DL1: Intermediate Chinese II - Online
CHIN 300: Reading Skills Development (3 Credits)
Develops reading proficiency, emphasizing vocabulary and grammar of standard written Chinese. Introduces discourse structure, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge, and strategies for reading Chinese at an advanced level. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 300 - 002: Reading Skills Develop — Jianfei Chen — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320C
CHIN 310: Survey of Chinese Literature (3 Credits)
Introduces outlines of Chinese literature to the 19th century, presented through literary sources arranged in roughly chronological order. Readings include poetry; fiction; personal essays; documents of philosophy, history, and religion; and transcribed oral records. Notes: Knowledge of Chinese helpful but not required. May be repeated when topic is different with approval of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 101/ENGH 101, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 310 - 002: Survey of Chinese Literature — Karl Kuan Zhang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - Nguyen Engineering Building - Hybrid
CHIN 318: Introduction to Classical Chinese (3 Credits)
Introduces basic structures and vocabulary of Classical Chinese, which still has a significant influence on the formal written prose of modern newspapers and documents. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 318 - 001: Introduction Classical Chinese — Karl Kuan Zhang — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM T - Horizon Hall 5008 - Hybrid
CHIN 328: Asian American Women Writers (3 Credits)
Introduction to selected works by female writers of Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, and Korean descent. Analyzes themes, form, style, language, and structure of a variety of works, mainly novels and short stories. Assesses role and significance of writings as part of ethnic American and women's literature by exploring questions of identity formation and disintegration, and how they are rooted in gender, social status, ethnicity, community, geography, and generational conflict. Notes: Knowledge of Asian languages not required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 328 - 001: Asian American Women Writers — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 5008
CHIN 365: Readings in Chinese Fiction after Mao (3 Credits)
Close readings and discussions of primary texts after the Cultural Revolution. Analyzes themes, subjects, language, and styles. Notes: May be repeated when readings are different with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 300 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 365 - 001: Rdng Chin Fict after Mao — Jianfei Chen — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Aquia Building 219
CHIN 476: Translation Theories and Practice (3 Credits)
An introduction to the theories and practice of English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translation. Includes weekly translation exercises and theoretical discussions. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Corequisite: CHIN 300 or equivalent, or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 476 - 001: Translation Theories/Practice — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Horizon Hall 5008
CHIN 480: Fourth-Year Chinese I (3 Credits)
Advanced work in major grammatical and lexical topics of Chinese. Applies theoretical principles to guided written and oral exercises. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 300 and 301; appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 480 - 002: Fourth Year Chinese I — Jianfei Chen — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM R - Horizon Hall - Hybrid
CHIN 310: Survey of Chinese Literature (3 Credits)
Introduces outlines of Chinese literature to the 19th century, presented through literary sources arranged in roughly chronological order. Readings include poetry; fiction; personal essays; documents of philosophy, history, and religion; and transcribed oral records. Notes: Knowledge of Chinese helpful but not required. May be repeated when topic is different with approval of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 101/ENGH 101, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 310 - 002: Survey of Chinese Literature — Karl Kuan Zhang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - Nguyen Engineering Building - Hybrid
CHIN 365: Readings in Chinese Fiction after Mao (3 Credits)
Close readings and discussions of primary texts after the Cultural Revolution. Analyzes themes, subjects, language, and styles. Notes: May be repeated when readings are different with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 300 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 365 - 001: Rdng Chin Fict after Mao — Jianfei Chen — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Aquia Building 219
Graduate
CHIN 510: Topics in Traditional Chinese Literature (3 Credits)
Introduces different topics and genres of traditional Chinese literature, e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, and personal essays as well as documents of philosophy, history, religion, and transcribed oral records. Emphasizes the relationship between literature and broader socio-historical environment. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 510 - 001: Survey of Chinese LIterature — Karl Kuan Zhang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - Nguyen Engineering Building 1110 - Hybrid
CHIN 518: Approaches to Classical/Literary Chinese (3 Credits)
This course introduces the basic structures and vocabulary of that language, which still has a large influence on the formal written prose of modern newspapers and documents. Reading selections will include passages from the classical philosophers and the early dynastic histories and may also include more recent writings in the literary language. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 518 - 001: Approaches Classical Chinese — Karl Kuan Zhang — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM T - Horizon Hall 5008 - Hybrid
CHIN 576: Advanced Translation (3 Credits)
Introduction to theories and methods of translation. Exercise English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translation of a varied selection of texts (periodicals, short stories, poems, novel excerpts, newspaper articles, etc.). Advanced critical research and writing required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 576 - 001: Advanced Translation — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Horizon Hall 5008