Courses and Syllabi
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Chinese Fall 2025
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 - Enterprise Hall 274
- 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
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 102 - 002: Elementary Chinese II — Yu Fen Hsiao — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Thompson Hall 2021
- CHIN 102 - DL1: Elementary Chinese II — Zhongya Liu - Online
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 — Yu Fen Hsiao — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Enterprise Hall 275
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
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 202 - 001: Intermediate Chinese II — Wendy Lin — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Krug Hall 19
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 — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Horizon Hall 5012
CHIN 305: Chinese for the Business World (3 Credits)
Introduces terminology and structure of business Chinese. Emphasizes acquiring vocabulary and developing facility in Chinese business articles and correspondence. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent; 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 305 - 001: Chinese for the Business World — Jianfei Chen — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 5012
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 - Music Theater Building 1002 - Hybrid
CHIN 311: Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (3 Credits)
Introduction of outlines of modern Chinese literature from early 20th century to post-Mao era, presented through literary sources arranged in roughly chronological order. Readings include poetry, fiction, personal essays. 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 term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 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 311 - DL1: Chinese Lit in Trans — Jianfei Chen - Online
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 - Krug Hall - Hybrid
CHIN 320: Contemporary Chinese Film (3 Credits)
Explores China from 1949 to present through cinematic and literary representations. Discussions focus on representations of cultural, social, and political changes in the movies. Also introduces critical readings that address issues of gender and youth, family, ethnicity, modernity and the nation, as well as visuality and memory. Notes: Knowledge of Chinese language helpful but not required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
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 320 - 001: Contemp Chinese Film — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 5008
CHIN 325: Major Chinese Writers (3 Credits)
Studies works of major Chinese writers. Writers studied may vary. 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
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: 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 325 - DL1: Taiwanese Literature — Maria M Yang — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Online
CHIN 470: Special Topics in Chinese Studies (3 Credits)
Covers topics on Chinese language, literature, or culture organized by theme, genre approach, or era. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
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 470 - 001: Food and Culture in China — 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 — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Thompson Hall 1018 - 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 - Music Theater Building 1002 - Hybrid
CHIN 311: Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (3 Credits)
Introduction of outlines of modern Chinese literature from early 20th century to post-Mao era, presented through literary sources arranged in roughly chronological order. Readings include poetry, fiction, personal essays. 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 term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 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 311 - DL1: Chinese Lit in Trans — Jianfei Chen - Online
CHIN 325: Major Chinese Writers (3 Credits)
Studies works of major Chinese writers. Writers studied may vary. 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
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: 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 325 - DL1: Taiwanese Literature — Maria M Yang — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Online
CHIN 470: Special Topics in Chinese Studies (3 Credits)
Covers topics on Chinese language, literature, or culture organized by theme, genre approach, or era. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
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 470 - 001: Food and Culture in China — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Horizon Hall 5008
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 - Music Theater Building - 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 - Krug Hall - Hybrid
CHIN 520: Chinese and Sinophone Cinema (3 Credits)
Introduction to Chinese and Sinophone cinema. Examine works of key contemporary directors, which reflect China’s history, culture, politics, and aesthetic conventions over the past decades. Particular attention to issues of national, cultural, and gender identities, the relationship between art and politics, tradition and modernity, and cross-cultural communication. Advanced critical research and writing required. 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 520 - 001: Contemp Chinese Film — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 5008