Spring 2026 Chinese

CHIN 102

Elementary Chinese II

4 hours. This course is taught in a blended-online format. Extensive computer use required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Course Information: Credit is not given for CHIN 102 if the student already has credit in CHIN 111. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHIN 101; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

CHIN 104

Intermediate Chinese II

4 hours. Credit is not given for CHIN 104 if the student already has credit in CHIN 112. This course is taught in a blended-online format. Extensive computer use and internet access are required. A high-speed internet connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHIN 103; or appropriate score on the department placement test or the equivalent AP or IB test score. Departmental Approval Required

Blended - Online & Classroom

CHIN 196

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CHIN 200

Advanced Communication in Chinese

3 hours. Not intended for students with native proficiency in Chinese; This course may be taught in a blended-online format. Extensive computer use is required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHIN 104; or Grade of C or better in CHIN 112; or appropriate score on the department placement test or equivalent AP or IB Test score.

CHIN 210

Understanding Contemporary Chinese Society Through Shanghai

3 hours. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. The course may meet for 15 weeks or 8 weeks. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE World Cultures course.