Courses and Syllabi
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Chinese Spring 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 - 001: Elementary Chinese I — Xi Chen — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Music Theater Building 1002
- CHIN 101 - DL1: Elementary Chinese I - 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 - 001: Elementary Chinese II — Jianfei Chen — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320C
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
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 201 - 001: Intermediate Chinese I — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Planetary Hall 126
- CHIN 201 - DL1: Intermediate Chinese I - Online
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 - Thompson Hall 1017
- CHIN 202 - DL1: Intermediate Chinese II - Online
CHIN 301: Advanced Grammar and Syntax (3 Credits)
In-depth review of Chinese grammar and syntax. Provides extensive practice in controlled and free writing, emphasizing fundamental difficulties and points of interference between English and Chinese. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
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 301 - 001: Advanced Grammar and Syntax — Jianfei Chen — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Peterson Hall 1111
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 - 001: Survey of Chinese Literature — Karl Kuan Zhang — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM T - East Building - 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 - 001: Science Fiction in Context — Liang Luo — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Thompson Hall 1018
CHIN 338: Gender, Sexuality, and Representation in China (3 Credits)
Explores literary and philosophical traditions, social practices, and cultural representations of gender and sexuality in China. Texts include fictional, religious, and historical writings, as well as contemporary cultural representations of gender and sexuality. Notes: Knowledge of Chinese language helpful but not required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Corequisite: ENGH 101 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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 338 - 001: Gnder &Representation in China — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 274
CHIN 355: Readings in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (3 Credits)
Close readings and discussions of primary texts covering major periods in Chinese poetry to 1949. Analyzes variety of themes, forms, 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.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
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 355 - 001: Rdngs Chin Poetry/Poetic — Karl Kuan Zhang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - West Building 1008 - Hybrid
CHIN 475: Chinese Popular Culture (3 Credits)
Combines language learning with an introduction to the complex and vibrant popular culture of contemporary China: music, food, games, gender and family issues, commercial culture, and digital media. Authentic texts will include popular music and poems, films, TV shows, and social media posts. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Recommended Prerequisite: Three years of college Chinese or equivalent.
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 475 - 001: Chinese Popular Culture — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Aquia Building 213
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 - 001: Survey of Chinese Literature — Karl Kuan Zhang — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM T - East Building - 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 - 001: Science Fiction in Context — Liang Luo — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Thompson Hall 1018
CHIN 355: Readings in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (3 Credits)
Close readings and discussions of primary texts covering major periods in Chinese poetry to 1949. Analyzes variety of themes, forms, 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.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
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 355 - 001: Rdngs Chin Poetry/Poetic — Karl Kuan Zhang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - West Building 1008 - Hybrid
Graduate
CHIN 555: Topics in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (3 Credits)
A survey of Chinese poetry and poetics. Close readings and discussions of primary poets and texts. Focuses on the large variety of themes, forms, and styles making Chinese poetry one of the most intriguing subjects of Chinese literary studies. 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.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 555 - 001: Chinese Poetry and Poetics — Karl Kuan Zhang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - West Building - Hybrid
CHIN 575: Chinese Popular Culture (3 Credits)
Combines language learning with an introduction to the popular culture of contemporary China. Topics may include popular music, foodways, gender and family issues, popular myth, commercial culture, and digital media. 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: Seminar
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 575 - 001: Chinese Popular Culture — Hongmei Sun — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Aquia Building 213