CHIN 3050

One Book at a Time: Reading China from Cover to Cover

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Course Description

Pre-Requisite(s): Must have earned a grade of C or above in CHIN 2020/CHIN2060, or have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement evaluation
Discipline(s): Cultures & Societies of the World

Students of second or above levels can select a book from a list of great Chinese literary works curated by the instructor to read. Some graded readers will be included for 2000-level students. This course provides students with the opportunity and support to read a book in Chinese language from cover to cover while discussing related social and cultural topics. Heritage students have the opportunity to pick a book of their choice. Contact the Chinese language program director Prof. Ran Zhao (rz4e@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.


  • Ran Zhao

     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.80

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026