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First Semester Chinese introduces the sounds, basic grammar, and 400 characters of standard spoken Chinese.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is vocab-heavy and requires strict attendance, as missing lectures can negatively impact performance. Students report significant homework loads typical for language classes.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary of literary Chinese prose and poetry
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleIntroduction to Classical Chinese grammar, vocabulary, and translation for native modern Chinese speakers.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleFirst-semester Asian language study for graduate students, focusing on vocabulary development and reflection on research language goals.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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CHINESE CONVERSATION teaches oral communication skills, including verbal and nonverbal behavior, in Mandarin Chinese for daily and professional contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A critical introduction to Chinese literature from early texts through the late imperial period.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA critical survey of premodern Chinese literature from earliest times to the 18th century.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
One historical review characterizes the workload as minimal, suggesting the class is an easy A if students simply attend lectures.
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Fall 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample