CHIN

& CHIN 102 and Elementary Chinese 2

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

An introduction to spoken Mandarin and written Chinese. Providing a foundation in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and communication skills and an introduction to the Chinese culture. level CHIN course may not register for CHIN 102. GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 101 or equivalent. Students who have taken any higher

An introduction to the history, geography, literature, and social issues China through readings, films, music, poetry, and web-based resources. Taught in English. Three class hours weekly. One unit. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring 2026-2027 Catalog 305

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

A critical survey of modern Chinese popular culture, focusing on the growing cultural influence and widespread popularity of cultural productions from the Sinophone world. The core focus will be on popular culture from the Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Students will examine the socio-political and economic contexts in which Chinese popular culture has gradually gained regional and global recognition. Special attention will be paid to the roles of aesthetic and intellectual movements, ideological shifts, technological innovations, and government regulatory strategies that have shaped these cultural phenomena. Through analysis of a wide range of genres and cultural forms, students will explore topics such as media globalization, literary adaptation, and cultural censorship. The course will span from martial arts TV dramas to commercial blockbusters, and from 1930s Jazz music to 2020s Douyin videos. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

A critical survey of modern Chinese popular culture, focusing on the growing cultural influence and widespread popularity of cultural productions from the Sinophone world. The core focus will be on popular culture from the Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Students will examine the socio-political and economic contexts in which Chinese popular culture has gradually gained regional and global recognition. Special attention will be paid to the roles of aesthetic and intellectual movements, ideological shifts, technological innovations, and government regulatory strategies that have shaped these cultural phenomena. Through analysis of a wide range of genres and cultural forms, students will explore topics such as media globalization, literary adaptation, and cultural censorship. The course will span from martial arts TV dramas to commercial blockbusters, and from 1930s Jazz music to 2020s Douyin videos.

Subject

CHIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Catalog 2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

This course explores humananimal relationships in China from past to present, examining how animals (both supernatural and worldly) have shaped cultural imagination, social life, and storytelling. Students will investigate animals as cultural symbols, humananimal encounters across historical and social contexts, and ethical and philosophical debates about animals and humanity. Through critical analysis of literary works in dialogue with Chinese philosophy, religion, art, popular culture, and modern media, students will explore the complex and ongoing interactions between humans and animals throughout Chinese history and society.

Subject

CHIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Catalog 2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

& CHIN 202 and Intermediate Chinese 2

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Continued focus on the development of oral and written communication skills and on the strengthening of cultural competency in Chinese through the use of written texts and multimedia resources. Five class hours weekly. One and one-quarter units each semester. level CHIN course may not register for CHIN 202. GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 201 or equivalent. Students who have taken any higher

Introduction to major works in traditional Chinese literature. One Unit. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Literature

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

GPA units: 1 Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

An exploration of Chinese culture through 20th- and 21st-century Chinese cinema. Taught in English. One unit. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

An overview of the history and structure of the Chinese language. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Social Science

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

count: 1 This course explores the intersection of language, migration, and aging, with a focus on the experiences of immigrants from different age groups, including a case study of Asian American immigration stories. GPA Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies, Social Science Typically Offered: Alternate Years

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

units

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

GPA units: 1 Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies, Literature

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Have you eaten yet? As one of the most common greetings among people in China, it suggests the important role food plays in Chinese culture and society. This course examines the Chinese culinary tradition and practice from antiquity to the present and explores diverse representations of food in historical accounts, literature, traditional arts, and the modern media. In this journey to Chinese cultures heart through its stomach, we will savor every bite: both food for thought and food for stomach. While digging into our food, we will also discuss a variety of topics related to the subject of Chinese food, such as food and culture values, food and identity, food and hunger, and Chinese food in the West. Students will develop critical eating skills and will further embrace cultural diversity through food. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Cross-Cultural Studies, Literature

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Continued focus on the development of oral and written communication skills and cultural competency through the use of traditional Chinese readings and multimedia resources. Five class hours weekly. One and one-quarter units each semester. taken any higher level CHIN course may not enroll in CHIN 301 GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Fall

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 202 or permission of the instructor. Students who have

Continued focus on the development of oral and written communication skills and cultural competency through the use of traditional Chinese readings and multimedia resources. Five class hours weekly. One and one-quarter units each semester. GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 301 or equivalent.

GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Continued development of oral and written communication skills and cultural competency through the use of readings, videos, and other multimedia resources. One unit each semester. instructor. GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Fall

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 302 or Study Abroad in China, or permission of the

Continued development of oral and written communication skills and cultural competency through the use of readings, videos, and other multimedia resources. One unit each semester. GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 401 or Study Abroad in China

This course continues its focus on the development of higher level skills in spoken Mandarin and formal, written Chinese. GPA units: 1.25 Common Area: Language Studies

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

CHIN 302 or permission of instructor.

An introduction to the classical literary language of China. instructor. GPA units: 1 Common Area: Language Studies Typically Offered: Annually

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

Prerequisite

Any 400 level Chinese class or permission from the

GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu

GPA units: 1 Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Subject

CHIN

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.holycross.edu