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  "college": "uc-irvine",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "CHINESE",
  "name": "Chinese",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalogue.uci.edu/allcourses/chinese/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 1A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "1A",
      "title": "Fundamental Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "Placement into CHINESE 1A is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specifically designed for students with no previous experience in any dialect of Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with CHINESE S1AB, CHINESE 1MA"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-1a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 1B",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "1B",
      "title": "Fundamental Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1B is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specifically designed for students with no previous experience in any dialect of Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with CHINESE S1AB, CHINESE S1BC, CHINESE 1MB"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 1C",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "1C",
      "title": "Fundamental Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 1B with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1C is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with no previous experience in any dialect of Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with CHINESE 1MC, CHINESE S1BC",
        "(VI)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 1MA",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "1MA",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Background Track",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "Placement into CHINESE 1MA",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specifically designed for students with previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional, and simplified Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with CHINESE 1A, CHINESE S1AB"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-1ma"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 1MB",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "1MB",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Background Track",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 1MA with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1MB is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specifically designed for students with previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional, and simplified Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with CHINESE 1B, CHINESE S1AB, CHINESE S1BC"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 1MC",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "1MC",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Background Track",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 1MB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1MC is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Specifically designed for students with previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional, and simplified Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with CHINESE 1C, CHINESE S1BC",
        "(VI)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 2A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "2A",
      "title": "Intermediate Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 1C with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE S1BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 2A is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Both authentic and pedagogically-prepared materials are used to further develop students' ability to communicate in culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate manners. Taught in Chinese using Pinyin romanization system and both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese.",
      "notes": [
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-2a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 2B",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "2B",
      "title": "Intermediate Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 2B is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Both authentic and pedagogically-prepared materials are used to further develop students' ability to communicate in culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate manners. Taught in Chinese using Pinyin romanization system and both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese.",
      "notes": [
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 2C",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "2C",
      "title": "Intermediate Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 2C is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Both authentic and pedagogically-prepared materials are used to further develop students' ability to communicate in culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate manners. Taught in Chinese using Pinyin romanization system and both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese.",
      "notes": [
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 10",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Learning Assistant Program",
      "units": "0",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Learning Assistant Program in which advanced Chinese students provide assistance to students at a lower level. One hour of learning assistance per week.",
      "notes": [
        "1 Workload Units",
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-10"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 100A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "100A",
      "title": "Classical Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103C or JAPANSE 103C or KOREAN 103C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading basic texts.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-100a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 100B",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "100B",
      "title": "Classical Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103C or JAPANSE 103C or KOREAN 103C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading basic texts.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 100C",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "100C",
      "title": "Classical Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103C or JAPANSE 103C or KOREAN 103C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading basic texts.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 103A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "103A",
      "title": "Advanced Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 2C with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE 2DC with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE 2MC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 103A is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "A continuation of CHINESE 2A-CHINESE 2B-CHINESE 2C. Emphasizes conceptualization, self-expression, and academic skills in Chinese. Authentic texts from modern Chinese prose and newspapers are used. Taught in Mandarin Chinese using both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-103a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 103B",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "103B",
      "title": "Advanced Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103A with a minimum grade of C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "A continuation of CHINESE 103A. Emphasizes conceptualization, self-expression, and academic skills in Chinese. Authentic texts from modern Chinese prose and newspapers are used. Taught in Mandarin Chinese using both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 103C",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "103C",
      "title": "Advanced Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 103C is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "A continuation of CHINESE 103B. Emphasizes conceptualization, self-expression, and academic skills in Chinese. Authentic texts from modern Chinese prose and newspapers are used. Taught in Mandarin Chinese using both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese characters.",
      "notes": [
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 104A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "104A",
      "title": "Fourth-Year Mandarin Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103C with a minimum grade of C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Continued emphasis on comprehension, grammar, and proficiency in reading, composition, and conversation through intensive study and analysis of specific literary texts.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 105",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "Topics in Professional Chinese",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 103C with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 104A or higher is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Designed for students with advanced fluency in Chinese. Develops students’ language learning to professional levels with cultural and contextual knowledge and with formal communication and presentation skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary",
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-105"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 115",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "115",
      "title": "Topics in Chinese Literature: Advanced Texts",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Designed for students with near-fluency in reading Chinese. Readings may include both literary and philosophical work by important writers, but the emphasis is on literary texts and writings that interpret those texts.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 199",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "199",
      "title": "Independent Study",
      "units": "1-4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Investigation of special topics through directed reading in Chinese. Paper required.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-199"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 202",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "202",
      "title": "Readings in Traditional Chinese Poetry",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Close readings of selected premodern poetic texts.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 203",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "203",
      "title": "Readings in Modern Chinese Literature",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 101C with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Close readings of selected modern literary texts.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 204",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "204",
      "title": "Readings in Chinese Literary and Cultural Theory",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Close readings of selected texts in premodern criticism and theory.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 211A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "211A",
      "title": "Studies in Traditional Chinese Narrative and Prose",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese narrative and prose, with topics varying from year to year.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 211B",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "211B",
      "title": "Studies in Traditional Chinese Narrative and Prose",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 211A with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese narrative and prose, with topics varying from year to year.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 212A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "212A",
      "title": "Studies in Traditional Chinese Poetry",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese poetry, with topics varying from year to year.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 212B",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "212B",
      "title": "Studies in Traditional Chinese Poetry",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 212A with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese poetry, with topics varying from year to year.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 213A",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "213A",
      "title": "Studies in Modern Chinese Literature",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Two-quarter seminar in modern Chinese literature, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 214",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "214",
      "title": "Studies in Chinese Literature and Cultural Theory",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B- or CHINESE 101C with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Seminar in Chinese literature and cultural theory, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 230",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "230",
      "title": "Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B- or CHINESE 101A with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Seminar in Chinese literature and culture, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 290",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "290",
      "title": "Independent Study",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Directed research on topic determined in consultation with faculty member. A term paper or project is required.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-290"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CHINESE 299",
      "subject": "CHINESE",
      "number": "299",
      "title": "Dissertation Research",
      "units": "4-12",
      "prerequisite": "Advancement to Ph.D. candidacy",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Dissertation research with Chinese faculty.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/chinese/#chinese-299"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}