Spring Quarter 2026
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Catalog Descriptions
Lower Division
CHN 001 - Elementary Chinese
Ling-Yu Lu
CHN 002 - Elementary Chinese
Haiqing Yin
CHN 003 - Elementary Chinese
I-Chia Lee
Jiao Li
CHN 003BL - Accelerated Written Chinese III
Ling-Yu Lu
CHN 006
I-Chia Lee
CHN 011 - Great Books of China
Yutian Tan
This course has three major goals. First, it introduces you to the cultural heritage of pre-modern China. Second, it improves your analytical abilities in reading unfamiliar texts, which are skills of great importance in college and the working world beyond. Third, it provides you with an opportunity to improve learning (such as note-taking) and writing skills. No background in Chinese linguistics or language is required. All readings and class discussions are conducted in English
GE Credit: AH, WC.
Upper Division
CHN 104 - Modern Chinese Fiction
Xuesong Shao
Taught in English
CHN 109H - Topics in Chinese Literature: Popular Literature
Xuesong Shao
Taught in English
CHN 113 - Modern Chinese: Reading & Discussion
Jiao Li
Prerequisite: CHN 112 or placement exam or consent of instructor
CHN 114 - Introduction to Classical Chinese
Yuming He
Prerequisite: CHN 112 or equivalent language proficiency or consent of instructor
CHN 120 - Advanced Chinese
Mingrui Wen
Prerequisite: CHN 113 or placement exam or consent of instructor
Take your Mandarin Chinese to the next level! Develop your advanced reading, writing, and professional communication skills through exploring today’s most trendy socio-cultural topics in China.
This course also counts toward majors/minors in Chinese & East Asian Studies!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM—11:50AM GE: AH,OL,WC CRN: 54217
CHN 150 - Fifth-Year Chinese: Selected Topics in Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture
Yuming He
Prerequisite: CHN 120 or placement exam or consent of instructor
CHN 198 - Chinese Calligraphy
Yi Wu
No Prerequisites
Explore historical development & aesthetic principles
Focus on at least 3 calligraphy styles, perfect for beginners!
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