Chinese Studies Courses
Browse and search our fall 2025 courses in Chinese Studies.
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82-131 Elementary Chinese I
This course is for students with no prior experience in Chinese. Using a proficiency-oriented approach, students will develop contextually appropriate interpersonal communication skills in both written and spoken Chinese, develop reading and listening skills through…
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82-132 Elementary Chinese II
This course is designed for students who have taken first-semester Chinese at Carnegie Mellon or its equivalent by placement. Students will continue developing contextually appropriate interpersonal communication skills in both written and spoken Chinese, developing…
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82-133 Elementary Chinese I Online
This course is designed for students who need a more flexible approach to language learning than that offered in a standard classroom course. It is designed to help beginners develop communicative competence in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and…
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82-134 Elementary Chinese II Online
This course is the continuation of 82-133 Elementary Chinese I Online. Students will continue learning more useful and complex expressions and sentence structures necessary for use in everyday life. Students will also continue building their skills in listening, speaking,…
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82-135 Cultural Roots: Chinese Language & Culture for Heritage Learners
This course is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of spoken Chinese, but know little of how to read and write Chinese. While an integrated approach will be applied to the development of all the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and…
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82-137 Chinese Calligraphy: Culture and Skills
Fulfills 'The Arts' Gen Ed requirement!
Chinese calligraphy is a crucial part of Chinese culture and world art. It is also a clear manifestation of Chinese philosophy that has influenced Chinese people for several thousand years. This introductory course on Chinese…
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82-139 Chinese Learning Through Arts, Cultural Practices and Community Engagement
Do you want to apply your learning to some community engagements to share your learning and have some impact? In this course, you can immerse yourself in these cultural learning activities through classroom discussions, group collaborations, and hands-on practice. This…
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82-231 Intermediate Chinese I
This course is the continuation of 82-132 Elementary Chinese II. At the intermediate level, students will continue to improve the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with the goal of becoming more proficient in daily communication needs. In addition to…
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82-232 Intermediate Chinese II
Fulfills 'Intercultural and Global Inquiry' Gen Ed requirement!
This course is the second semester of Intermediate Chinese. More sophisticated grammar points and vocabulary are introduced to help students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills reach the…
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82-331 Reading Into a New China I: Population, Youth, Marriage, & Housing
Fulfills 'Intercultural and Global Inquiry' GenEd requirement!
This course is designed for students who have reached the intermediate level of proficiency in the use of Chinese language to develop their language process competency in all four skills to a more advanced…
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82-333 Chinese Language and Culture
SECTION A: China before the Republic
With China as a growing political and economic power, understanding the country through its history and culture becomes necessary for students as responsible citizens of the world. This course is designed to help students, previously…
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82-340 Business Language & Culture in China II
Designed for students who have had at least two years of Chinese language training, this 9-unit course aims to help students enhance their language proficiency in professional environment and develop in-depth understanding of the current business culture in China.…
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82-439 Black Myth: Wukong and the Journey to the West
China's 3A game "Black Myth: Wukong" became a global sensation after its launch on August 20, 2024. The game captivated gamers worldwide with its stunning visuals and profound reinterpretation of the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West. This novel tells the story of…
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82-534 Chinese Calligraphy and Classic Painting: History, Culture and Practice
This course offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese calligraphy and classical painting from historical, cultural, and artistic perspectives. Students will examine the evolution of these art forms, focusing on key historical periods, influential artists, and their…
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82-539 Chinese Digital Arts and Literature: Nezha and Wukong
This advanced Chinese course explores the vibrant world of Chinese literature and mythology through the lens of modern digital arts, focusing on the recently-released animated film Nezha 哪吒2 (2025) and the popular video game Black Myth: Wukong…
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