We have a diverse and balanced curriculum of courses in cultural studies, thought systems, literary masterpieces, and cinema. Those courses will equip students with knowledge of both ancient and modern China, which they will find very useful whether they wish to communicate with people on the other side of the globe or pursue a career path that is related to this country that boasts one of the longest cultural histories in the world.
All our language classes are taught by full-time instructors who specialize in pedagogy and language studies. Pitt Chinese students achieve intermediate-level proficiency by ACTFL standard around their third semester of learning and many students achieve advanced-level proficiency in their third-year classes. Many scholarship opportunities (FLAS, Chinese nationality room scholarships, etc.) are available to Chinese students. Cultural immersion and using language for hands-on activities (e.g. making Chinese dishes based on recipes) are prominent parts of our curriculum. Contact Professor Yi Xu if you have inquiries or want to request a placement test.
Note: If you already have a background in the Chinese language and need to be placed in one of the levels, please contact Yi Xu.
Language Courses
Course Number |
Course Name |
CHIN0001 | First Year Chinese 1 |
CHIN0002 | First Year Chinese 2 |
CHIN0003 | Second Year Chinese 1 |
CHIN0004 | Second Year Chinese 2 |
CHIN1009 | Third Year Chinese 1 |
CHIN1010 | Third Year Chinese 2 |
CHIN1050 | Fourth Year Chinese 1 |
CHIN0005 | Chinese for Heritage Speakers |
CHIN1033 | Advanced Chinese Across Genres |
CHIN0008 | Beginning Chinese for Professionals |
Language-related Content Courses
Course Number | Course Name |
CHIN1700/2700 | Translation Theory and Practice |
CHIN0177 | Savoring the Language in Chinese Food Culture (Fall 2024) |
CHIN1025/2025 | Aspects of the Chinese Language |
CHIN0083 | Intercultural Communication in Chinese |
CHIN1045 | Chinese Writing System in East Asia |