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39 courses with the subject CHIN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CHIN 001Beginning Chinese Reading and Writing I2

Introduction to the Chinese writing system and beginning character acquisition; reading practice with pinyin transcription system. (Fall) Non-heritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 002Beginning Chinese Reading and Writing II2

Continuation of CHIN 001: continued character acquisition, reading practice in pinyin and simple character texts. Non-heritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 003Beginning Spoken Chinese I2

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese pronunciation, the pinyin transcription system, and modern colloquial Chinese; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 004Beginning Spoken Chinese II2

Continuation of CHIN 003: further practice with text based dialogues in modern colloquial Chinese; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 011Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing I2

Continued focus on vocabulary/character acquisition and text-based reading and writing exercises using Chinese characters. Non-heritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 012Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing II2

Continuation of CHIN 011: vocabulary/character acquisition and text-based reading and writing exercises using Chinese characters. Non-heritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 013Intermediate Spoken Chinese I2

Further development of communicative skills in Chinese using situational dialogues and class discussion; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 014Intermed Spoken Chinese II2

Continuation of CHIN 013: further development of communicative skills in Chinese using situational dialogues and class discussion; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 021Survival Chinese2

A brief introduction to the language and culture. Focus on speaking and listening skills. Lessons based on practical situations for living or traveling in China. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 080Independent Study1-4

Topics related to China or Chinese language not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 091Special Topics1-4

Materials not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 099(ARAB 099, ASIA 099, FREN 099, GERM 099, HEBR 099, JPNS 099, MLL 099, RUSS 099, SPAN 099) Language & Culture Abroad I0-8

Beginning level of Chinese language, literature, or other culture courses taught abroad. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 115Advanced Intermediate Chinese Skills I4

Continuation of IC series to volume 3. Prerequisite: CHIN 012 or 014 or permission of the instructor. Students will gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-Adv level on the ACTFL/ETS proficiency scale. Prerequisites: CHIN 012 or CHIN 014 Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 116Advanced Intermediate Chinese Skills II4

Continuation of CHIN 115. Prerequisite: CHIN 115 or permission of the instructor. Students will gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard (Mandarin) Chinese, attaining approximately the Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-Adv level on the ACTFL/ETS proficiency scale. Prerequisites: CHIN 115 Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 119Writing Skills in Chinese2

Students above the intermediate level of spoken and written Chinese work individually with the instructor on topics of their own choice. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 122Intermediate Business Chinese2

Introduction to Chinese business environment and business terminology. Emphasis on reading comprehension and translation. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 124Chinese Translation Workshop4

The objectives of this course are to improve students' facility in working between Chinese and English by improving their ability to translate from one into the other. Students will render Chinese text into English , or vice versa, in a workshop environment that fosters cooperation and mutual enrichment. The language of instruction is Chinese. The 100 level workshop is for those who have previously taken Chinese at the 100-level or equivalent. Course may be repeated for credit. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 134Chinese Short Stories2

Supplementary reading designed for students at the intermediate level Chinese. Focus on improved reading and speaking proficiency. Reading materials will strengthen understanding of both contemporary and historical Chinese culture. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 180Independent Study1-4

Topics related to China or Chinese language not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 191Special Topics1-4

Materials not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 199(ARAB 199, ASIA 199, FREN 199, GERM 199, HEBR 199, JPNS 199, MLL 199, RUSS 199, SPAN 199) Language & Culture Abroad II0-8

Intermediate level of Chinese language, literature, or other culture courses taught abroad. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 224Chinese Translation Workshop4

The objectives of this course are to improve students' facility in working between English and Chinese by improving their ability to translate from one into the other. Students will render Chinese text into English or vice versa, in a workshop environment that fosters cooperation and mutual enrichment. The language of instruction is Chinese. This 200-level workshop is for students who have completed the 100-level workshop. Course may be repeated for credit. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: CHIN 124 Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 230Chinese Translation Workshop4

The objectives of this course are to improve students’ facility in working between Chinese and English by improving their ability to read and understand in the former while translating into the latter. Students will render Chinese text into English on a weekly basis in a workshop environment that fosters cooperation and mutual enrichment. The language of instruction is Chinese. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 237Chinese Film Art4

This course is an introduction to Chinese film art, from its narrative forms to elements of style. Students will analyze individual films in both presentations and compositions. The course objectives encompass a keener appreciation of Chinese cinema as well as an enhanced ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write Chinese. The language of instruction is Chinese. This 200-level course is for those who have previously taken Chinese at the 100-level or equivalent. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 252Advanced Business Chinese2

Directed readings on the Chinese business environment and business terminology. Emphasis on reading comprehension and translation. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 255Newspaper Readings In Chinese2

Newspaper readings in Chinese. Emphasis on reading comprehension and translation. Prerequisites: CHIN 112 or CHIN 114 Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 270Internship1-4

Professionally supervised practicum experience in an area related to the field. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 275Supervised Research1-4

Research project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 280Independent Study1-4

Topics related to China or Chinese language not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 291Special Topics1-4

Materials not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HE, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 299(ARAB 299, ASIA 299, FREN 299, GERM 299, HEBR 299, JPNS 299, MLL 299, RUSS 299, SPAN 299) Language & Culture Abroad III0-8

Advanced level of Chinese language, literature, or other culture courses taught abroad. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 300Apprentice Teaching1-4

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 337Chinese Film Art4

This course is an introduction to Chinese film art, from its narrative forms to elements of style. Students will analyze individual films in both presentations and compositions. The course objectives encompass a keener appreciation of Chinese cinema as well as an enhanced ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write Chinese. The language of instruction is Chinese. This 300-level course is for those who have previously taken Chinese at the 200-level or equivalent. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, HU

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 370Internship1-4

Professionally supervised practicum experience in an area related to the field. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 371Advanced Readings in Chinese1-4

Directed study of an author, genre, or period not covered in regular courses. Can be combined with select Asian Studies courses to include relevant readings in English. Consent of instructor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 375Supervised Research1-4

Research project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 380Independent Study1-4

Topics related to China and Chinese language not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 391Special Topics1-4

Materials not covered in regular courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu
CHIN 399(ARAB 399, FREN 399, GERM 399, HEBR 399, JPNS 399, MLL 399, RUSS 399, SPAN 399)0-8

Professional level of Chinese language, literature, or other culture courses taught abroad. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: AL, CC, HU, W

Subject
CHIN
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Catalog
Source
catalog.lehigh.edu

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