Spring 2026 - CHIN 281 D100
Intensive Mandarin Chinese for Beginners IV (3)
Class Number: 5404
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Feb 23 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Cynthia Xie
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Prerequisites:
CHIN 280, CHIN 200 or equivalent. Corequisite: This course may be taken concurrently with CHIN 280.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of CHIN 280. Students further develop conversational, reading and writing skills in Chinese. Lessons also include on-line listening and writing exercises. Students with credit for CHIN 201 may not take this course for further credit.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.