CHIN 1First-Year Chinese
Instruction in elementary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin), beginning with the sounds of Chinese and their representation in the pinyin romanization system. Conversation, structural analysis, and an introduction to character texts. The first-year sequence (1-2-3) begins only in the fall quarter. Students interested in learning Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Soc Sci 2 165 | E. Tu | Wait List 25/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Soc Sci 2 167 | T. Wu | Open 11/25 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Soc Sci 2 165 | E. Tu | Open 23/25 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Soc Sci 2 165 | T. Wu | Open 16/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Soc Sci 2 167 | E. Tu | Open 24/25 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Soc Sci 2 167 | E. Tu | Closed 26/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elu Tu | 5.0 / 5 | 1.4 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
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