Chinese Language Program

The Department of East Asian Studies has a strong Chinese Language program, with general instruction available in three levels, from beginning to advanced, plus specialized instruction in advanced reading, writing, and conversation. In addition, there are opportunities for overseas Study Abroad programs.

Faculty

  • Professor Feng-hsi Liu has been been director of the Chinese Language Program at the University of Arizona since 1991.
  • Instructor Xia Zhang has recently joined the program, after completing her M.A. at the University of Iowa
  • Instructor Hongyi Jia has joined the program, after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Arizona.

Together they direct a staff of GATs, all of whom are graduate students in EAS or SLAT.

Language Testing

For full information, FAQs, and registration links please see the language testing information page 

Placement Exams: Before enrolling in Chinese language classes, students may be required to take a placement exam to determine their level. These tests are given during the week before the start of each semester. 

Proficiency Exams: The Chinese Language program offers proficiency exams in Mandarin to allow students to complete their foreign language requirement without taking classes. These tests are given during the week before the start of each semester. 

CLASSES

CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II
  Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 201 - Intermediate Modern Chinese I
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 202 - Intermediate Modern Chinese II
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 301 - Third Year Chinese I
Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course
CHN 302 - Third-Year Chinese II
Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in Modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 415/515 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Readings in Social Science Texts
Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in social science texts for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 416/516 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Composition
CHN 417/517 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Readings in Modern Literature
Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature. for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
CHN 418/518 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Conversation

Advising

For questions about the major/minor, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Camp.