Chinese (CHINESE)
Chinese Courses
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Beginning Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 101.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 101(P).
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Economics, politics, society, people, culture, and the environment in contemporary Chinese life. Representation, interpretations, and practices of Chinese cultures, traditions, and customs.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: In English.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cultural, historical, geographical, and sociological influences on Chinese cuisine.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to Chinese ideas and practices of enhancing physical and mental health, including Taoist theories, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and methodologies for mindful practices, with hands-on experiences to cultivate balance and wellness in daily life.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: In English.
General Education Requirements: Natural Science and Wellness
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific humanities topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent work under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult department chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
History, development, aesthetics, and appreciation of Chinese calligraphy; in-class, hands-on practice in producing calligraphy; aspects of the fascinating cultural heritage of China.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 102.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 102(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 201.
Prerequisites: CHINESE(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Survey of Chinese poetry and poetics from beginning to the eighteenth century, with opportunity to practice composing poetry. Taught in English. All readings in translation. Knowledge of Chinese not required.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion in Chinese, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills. Offered in conjunction with courses in other disciplines (ANTHRO, HIST, POL SCI, etc).
Prerequisites: CHINESE 202(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Chinese in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP, and prior or concurrent registration in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to juniors or seniors.
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1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 202.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 202(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 301.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 301(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Film as a context for examining issues in contemporary societies of China and Taiwan; emphasis on development of language proficiency.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 202(P) or equivalent.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Chinese language and contemporary culture through various forms of media.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 202(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2021, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Martial arts genre fiction from various periods of Chinese history; analysis of the philosophical and societal factors that shaped the genre.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of OWC-A GER or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Survey of China's modernization through the lens of popular culture and entertainment in global context; inquiry into China's unique roles in enriching the theory and practice of 'popular culture'.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: Civics and Perspectives
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 302.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 302(P).
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHINESE 401.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 401(P).
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Chinese in cultural contexts of actual business situations; commonly-used commercial terms, phrases, sentence patterns, and cultural background.
Prerequisites: CHINESE 302(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles to Chinese in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing' additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a Chinese studies faculty or academic staff member.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 2.0 GPA, and consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/