CHIN 101 - First Course in Mandarin Chinese

    Recent Professors
    Xiaoguang Shi, Chia-Chuan Wu, Eva D'Amico
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    34 students
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHIN 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This interactive, entry-level course introduces students to the Mandarin Chinese language and to Chinese culture. Emphasis is placed on the basic phonetic system, characters, grammar and common daily expressions. Topics also include Chinese culture, geography and history. This course is intended for students interested in an introduction to Mandarin Chinese language.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–1:35pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:25pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–1:35pm, Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:55pm