Chinese

Gain basic to intermediate conversation skills and explore cultures related to the Chinese language.

Noncredit

The FLI offers noncredit courses tailored to the needs of travelers, youth, medical professionals and law enforcement professionals. No prior language skill necessary.

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For credit

Review the for-credit course sequence and current schedule below. Enroll and receive credits at your home institution.

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Chinese (CHI) course sequence

For-credit courses follow a four-semester sequence so that students may complete all elementary and intermediate courses in one language within two academic years.

Fall courses

CHI 101
Novice Mid

The first part of the introductory sequence. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products and practices of Chinese speakers.

CHI 201
Intermediate Low
The first part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Novice High proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Chinese speakers.

Spring courses

CHI 102
Novice High

The second part of the introductory sequence. Students reinforce Novice Mid proficiency and acquire Novice High competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Chinese speakers.

CHI 202
Intermediate Mid

The second part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Intermediate Low proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Chinese speakers.

Student learning objectives for each course align with the corresponding level of the NCSSFL–ACTFL Can-Do Benchmarks across five modes: interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive listening and interpretive reading.

Chinese (CHI) course schedules

Spring 2027

Course Title CRN Instructor Days Time Room Format
CHI 101.301 Elementary Chinese I 37099 Guo, Dongsheng MW 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 501 Seated
CHI 102.301 Elementary Chinese II 31022 Liu, Fan TTH 9:30–10:45 AM SICL 222 Seated
CHI 202.301 Intermediate Chinese II 31046 Schaefer, Weirong TTH 9:30–10:45 AM SICL 119 Seated

Fall 2026

Course Title CRN Instructor Days Time Room Format
CHI 101.301 Elementary Chinese I 40120 Liu, Fan TTH 9:30–10:45 AM SICL 222 Seated
CHI 102.301 Elementary Chinese II 55908 Guo, Dongsheng MW 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 501 Seated
CHI 201.001 Intermediate Chinese I 40134 Schaefer, Weirong TTH 2:00–3:15 PM SICL 225 Seated

JDMC = Jim D. Morris Center · SICL = Siceluff Hall. Schedules are subject to change; confirm current sections with the registrar.

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